Author: ayres

Infrastructure: Fund It, and They Will Build

Federal and state programs, policies, and budgets often are subject to great debate and polarized positions. But there’s at least one policy area where most sides agree: We need to take care of our infrastructure. Countless studies have determined our roads, bridges, public transportation, shipping ports, and utilities are in disrepair. The latest American Society… Read More »

PCI Objectively Rates Pavement Condition

By Mark Petersen and Jason Krueger How much of an impact does your vehicle have on the roads? If you’re driving a passenger car, the impact is probably negligible. But what if your work vehicle is a loaded 18-wheeler? When the transport of heavy materials for a major project is unavoidable, involved parties are protected… Read More »

Bridge Scour Team Wins Award, Keeps Florida Motorists Safer

The Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers is recognizing a massive effort to evaluate the incidence of dangerous scour among more than 1,500 Florida bridges with “unknown foundations” – ones whose foundation construction documentation is lacking – by awarding the project a 2017 Grand Award for Engineering Excellence. Ayres Associates and GCI Inc, in partnership with… Read More »