Ten Minutes With Victor Hernandez—Young Engineer Molds His Career on Major LA Projects

Victor Hernandez is an assistant project manager for Skanska with over a decade of experience in civil construction. He began his career through its Core Competency Training Program after earning a civil engineering degree from University of California-Irvine, working his way up from field engineer to his current role on the estimated $9.5-billion Westside Purple […]

Understanding Engineering Tabs for Basement Waterproofing

Engineering tabs are a powerful addition to any interior basement waterproofing installation. It works like having ten people lift and move a car instead of one. The tabs stabilize your foundation by keeping your concrete slab up against your basement walls. We will explain below. What Are Engineering Tabs? Engineering tabs keep your foundation’s original […]

Jacobs/HDR Win Contract to Convert NYC Freight Line Into Passenger Service

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is advancing plans to convert an abandoned freight line in New York City into a commuter light rail line. The Interborough Express will travel 14 miles through Brooklyn and Queens and create 19 new stations on an existing right-of-way. The agency recently awarded a design-build contract to a joint venture of […]