Five Dam Engineering Terms That Hold Water
Most of us are familiar with dams and their basic function, but what about everything else that falls under the water resources umbrella? We can’t cover them all here, but let’s look at some not so weir-d words engineers use to describe some pretty practical structures. What’s a Weir? A weir is generally part of… Read More »
Tags: Cofferdams, Dams, Dewater, Floating Bulkhead, Reservoirs, Stoplogs, Tainter Gates, Weirs
Think Twice: Will That Tree Grow There?
A honey locust is a tough species, able to handle everything from browsing deer to rambunctious children. Trees are living organisms, not inert structures statically decorating our landscape. Those who forget this run the risk of repeated failures in which poorly selected trees placed in difficult environments result in unhealthy trees and costly replacement. This… Read More »
Tags: Boulevard Trees, Food Forest, Landscape Architecture, Native Species, Tree Selection
Investing in Asset Management: Seven Steps to Help You Strategize
From clean water to sanitary sewers to safe roads, elements of our infrastructure are key components in a life where our public health is protected and our desirable living environment is preserved. Problem is, many communities struggle to maintain their deteriorating and aging assets in the wake of limited resources and decreased funding. But delaying… Read More »
Tags: Asset Management, Bridge, Colorado Springs, Golden, Municipal, Pavement, Sewer, Signage, Stormwater, Water