California's largest setback levee completed with unique funding and reused material

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The design and construction of California's largest setback levee along the Bear River by MBE Engineers is described. The funding of the levee's construction with proceeds of land sales is discussed, besides the usage of recycled material for the construction of the levee.

Financial management, Management dynamics, California, Management, Finance, Company business management, Company financing, Levees

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Sensors designed to protect famous covered bridges

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Bridge Engineering Center (BEC) is developing a three-component monitoring system to protect the famous bridges of IowaEs Madison County in the effect of the destruction of 119-year-old structure by arsonist in 2002 is discussed.

Strategy & planning, General services, Iowa, Planning, Safety and security measures, Bridges, Bridges (Structures), Company business planning

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Korean Convention Center features a boat-shaped roof design

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The design of the roof of the Korean Convention Center which is part of the New Songdo City Project, a free trade zone near Incheon, South Korea, by the construction firm Arup is described.

South Korea, Government expenditures, Contracts & orders received, Administration of General Economic Programs, Contracts & orders let, Foreign Trade Zones, United Kingdom, Economic policy, Contracts, Design and construction, Contract agreement, Arup

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