The U.S. Senate has a rejected a 10-year ban on artificial intelligence regulation, now states and others can step up to build regulatory AI frameworks for engineering

The state of America’s crumbling infrastructure continues to be a perennial concern as the scale of the problem continually outpaces both the funding and the human resources needed to solve it. Engineers have the solution — AI systems that offer unprecedented speed and potential cost savings — but to leverage its full potential, engineers need to take on a new role — and potentially a new business model. 

Artificial intelligence has exploded into the world of architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), with more firms than ever investing in AI technologies, hoping to gain a competitive edge. But as the mad grab for AI bonafide accelerates, the industry must grab this opportunity to adopt universal standards for the good of the industry and the world we serve.

In the aftermath of the devastating floods caused by Hurricane Helene, which hit the southeastern United States in late September 2024, communities that once considered themselves immune to the impacts of climate change are being forced to recons...

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If there's one lesson to be learned from Minnesota's recent floods, it's that it's time for the nation to begin rethinking its approach to critical infrastructure. In addition to physical improvements to high-risk infrastructure, technolo...

Severe flooding is shaking communities across the globe — whether it’s the millions of dollars in property damage in Michigan or through the loss of hundreds of lives in Rio de Janeiro. Floods are happening more often and in more unexpected places, and governments everywhere — regardless of their historical risk factors — need to use more advanced technology systems in order to keep citizens safe.

The West Coast was drenched this winter by an astounding 51 atmospheric rivers from fall 2023 to spring 2024, according to the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes. The tally was more than twice the average.

California provid...

As extreme and irregular weather events slam communities across the country, the subject of our changing climate will likely be a divisive issue in the upcoming election. Given political sensitivities, is it possible that government officials in more conservative areas can make smart investments in infrastructure preparation without triggering sensitive political tripwires?

Southern California's recent severe floods are flashing a warning for local and state governments to reexamine their flood mitigation preparedness plans. The uncertainty and flooding risks from a more extreme weather future are driving some gov...