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Some things improve as they get older, but when it comes to our country’s aging infrastructure, the opposite is true. Water treatment plants, electric transmission lines, roads and bridges, and most utilities in the United States are decades old, some well beyond 50 years. Add extreme weather events and outdated technology to this issue, and…
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Societal and economic systems help make the world go round. Everyone uses energy, communication, water, and other infrastructure networks. Add to those our healthcare and emergency services, and it’s easy to see how our safety, well-being, and peace of mind are at risk when these systems and services are unprotected and vulnerable. Deliberate attacks…
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When considering the myriad of design, permitting, and construction activities associated with transmission and utility-scale pipeline installation, the placement of waterbars in the field is typically not an operator’s first concern. However, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) has recently initiated an enforcement action that may change that. When a pipeline is completed and…
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More than one million acres conserved. Last week, the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act was passed and signed by both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, and sent to the President’s desk. It designates more than one million acres of wilderness for environmental protection, reauthorizing a federal program that will…
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Top 10 Civil Engineering Projects of All Time
During National Engineers Week, we’re showcasing what civil engineers can do! It was one of the services RETTEW offered when we first hung out a shingle 50 years ago in 1969, but engineering was making an impact on the world long before that! Check out this infographic from Norwich University depicting the 10 most impressive…
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Every year, scammers come up with more and more clever ways to trick you. We care deeply about safety, which applies not only to job sites and standard operating procedures, but also to the safety and security of our identity, money, and online presence. We’re rounding up several major scams identified by the Better Business…
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“Oh, the weather outside is frightful!” In the past few weeks, much of the U.S. has been blanketed by sub-freezing temperatures. Many of us, including RETTEW’s technical experts in the field, work outdoors nearly every day. Even when it’s not below freezing, winter air and temperatures can be dangerous. Follow our safety tips to make…
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A New Chapter
Creating more support for professional women. One of RETTEW’s transportation engineers is helping to spearhead a new chapter of WTS, an organization dedicated to advancing professional women in the transportation industry. Juli Wolfe, Senior Project Manager, is one of five women partnering together to start a chapter in the Lehigh Valley, which encompasses Allentown, Bethlehem,…
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For the first time ever, personal protective equipment is on OSHA’s annual list of Top 10 most cited violations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforces workplace safety in the U.S. via periodic inspections of both company offices and job sites. Inspectors note unsafe practices, ranging from minor to extremely hazardous. In 2018, Personal…
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Many of us take to the highways and byways for our annual holiday travel. Along with all your presents, cookies, and that festive ugly sweater, make sure you remember to be safe as you travel this season! Tips for keeping your road trip a smooth ride: About a week before you leave, check your vehicle’s…
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Go to NewsroomPenn State Baseball Player Named RETTEW 2023-24 Endowed Scholarship Winner
RETTEW is proud to announce the recipient of the 2023-24 RETTEW Endowed Scholarship for Intercollegiate Athletics at Penn…
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When the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement was developed, it established goals and outcomes for restoring the Chesapeake Bay, its tributaries,…
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