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Learn about the legendary structure and how Bridge Masters, Inc., is helping facilitate its celebration. London Bridge is a famous structure that was built in the 1830s. It crossed the Thames River in the city of London. So, why is Bridge Masters taking on a project for it in Lake Havasu City, Arizona? It’s related […]
Learn the latest about the future of bridge-related work and how it could impact your business. Many people think that sustainable bridge design and construction is all about being green, meaning that the primary — or only — focus is on environmental factors. The truth is that there’s much more to it than that. A […]
Ever wonder why certain bridges are so transformative and perfect for their locations? It’s because designers and engineers have found the ideal structural solution to span a body of water, valley, or roadway. In this two-part series, we’ll look at: The four most common types of bridges. How they’re engineered. The locations and situations they’re […]
In our previous article, we covered seven megaprojects: bridges that cost at least $1 billion, are extremely complex, and have a long-lasting impact on the local community, economy, environment, and society overall. Here are seven more SUPER mega projects, with total budgets starting at $4 billion, increasing to almost $50 billion. Some are completed. Others […]
Do you know what a megaproject is? Most people don’t but many have experienced one. Megaprojects are unique, limited-time endeavors that: require a massive financial investment (typically more than $1 billion). are extraordinarily complex. have a long-lasting impact on the community, economy, environment, and society overall. Megaprojects are game-changers. Needless to say, they are rare […]
Let’s take a look at newsworthy bridges that recently made headlines. Light after darkness One of the top stories in the news last summer was the Morandi Bridge collapse in Genoa, Italy. More than 40 people were killed in the tragedy. The Morandi Bridge before its collapse. Out of that dark chapter in the city’s […]
Scientists, engineers, and designers have primarily focused their fire protection efforts on buildings and tunnels. People are concerned about being trapped in enclosed spaces when fires break out. In addition, repairing or replacing skyscrapers, shopping centers, hotels, apartment buildings, homes, and tunnels after fires is difficult and costly. Experts have spent less time — and […]
With the end of the year fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to take stock and look at some of the current world-record-setting bridges, including the longest, highest, widest, most trafficked — and the one built using the most bricks. Some of the bridges have held their records for a short time. Others have maintained […]
Learn what led to this popular trend Despite some notable exceptions, like the Golden Gate Bridge, a large number of steel bridges across the United States are painted a similar shade of sage green. Is it a coincidence? Not at all. This particular color became popular because it blends into many natural environments. In this […]
Why did they do that? In a world of banal bridges, new ones are being built that inspire fresh thinking, improve the lives of people and in a few cases, make us smile or even laugh. Check out some of the world’s most unusual bridges. Lego Bridge – Wuppertal, Germany View underneath the unique Lego Bridge. […]