Leadership Reset Underway for Several Transportation Agencies
A new administrator has been sworn in at the Federal Aviation Administration, with a new acting deputy secretary announced for the U.S. Department of Transportation and the current chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board re-confirmed to serve a second three-year term. Meanwhile, both the Federal Highway and National Highway Traffic Safety administrations are getting new deputy administrators. Stephen Dickson Stephen Dickson officially became FAA administrator on Aug. 14. Dickso...
Microbes for Hire: Snapshots of Bionetix® Natural Wastewater Solutions Around the Globe
Bionetix® International helps solve wastewater imbalances and odor problems around the world by supplying specially targeted microorganisms and nutrients to degrade waste with greater efficiency. Bionetix® International’s full line of natural wastewater treatments ranges from solutions for starting new operations, to meeting wastewater discharge limits, to making biogas plants more productive. Wastewater Startup Solutions Starting a new wastewater operation requires “seeding” it with a hea...
Michael Baker International Awarded up to $99 Million Contract to Support the Navy and Marine Corps in Delivering Mission Critical Infrastructure
The firm will provide engineering services to facilitate infrastructure improvements within the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest (NAVFAC SW) Area of Responsibility San Diego - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that it has been awarded a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract worth up to $99 million to provide civil engineering services for projects at various government install...
AECOM Leads Design of the Inglewood Basketball & Entertainment Center
Home to the L.A. Clippers, the arena’s design focuses on immersive fan experience and fostering community engagement LOS ANGELES — AECOM (NYSE:ACM), a premier, fully integrated global infrastructure firm, has been selected to lead the design of the Inglewood Basketball & Entertainment Center – an iconic new venue in Inglewood, Calif. Designed for optimal engagement of community and fans, the arena will be home to the L.A. Clippers and feature a multi-purpose plaza, complete with concert stag...
Fluor Joint Venture Selected for Vital Asheville, N.C. Interstate Expansion Project
IRVING, Texas & GREENVILLE, S.C. – Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that its joint venture together with United Infrastructure Group, Inc. was selected by the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to widen and improve a 7.5-mile stretch of Interstate 26 from Exit 40 (N.C. 280/Airport Road) to the I-40 interchange in Asheville, N.C. Fluor will book the $263 million contract in the third quarter of 2019. The project will widen I-26 from two lanes to four lanes in each directio...
Profile Products Introduces ProGanics DUAL Biotic Soil + Erosion Control
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (August 16, 2019) – Profile® Products introduced ProGanics® DUAL™, a new environmentally friendly, hydraulically applied product formulated to efficiently accelerate development of depleted soils while simultaneously providing effective erosion protection in a single, concentrated application. This high-loading, time-saving product combines patented Biotic Soil Media™ to ignite the soil-building nutrient cycle with the erosion control protection customers have come to exp...
Kansas Receives Approval For First Beyond-Visual-Line-Of-Sight Drone Flight In The Nation Using Only Onboard Detect And Avoid
FAA UAS Integration Pilot Program partners Kansas Department of Transportation, Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus and Westar Energy solely leverage Iris Automation to limit the risk of airborne collisions while flying BVLOS TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) received permission to conduct the first ever beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operation in the nation leveraging only onboard detect-and-avoid systems. This is the first-ever FAA authoriz...
SUE Association Announces National Conference
FAIRFAX, VA - A national conference on state-of-the-art practice in subsurface utility engineering (SUE) will convene in Washington, DC on September 25-26, the Subsurface Utility Engineering Association announced today. "An outstanding program of speakers, presentations, and discussion on issues specific to the SUE community will be presented. We'll focus on new markets, emerging technology, policy and legislation, and innovative business offerings," said John Berrettini (A/I/Data, Inc., Bal...
Low-carbon Neste MY Renewable Diesel now available in Oregon, US
With climate change at the forefront of the global conversation, Neste, the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel fuel, is making reducing CO2 emissions more accessible to fleet owners in Oregon, US. The company is proud to announce an exclusive partnership with a distributor in Oregon, McCall Companies. Through this partner, fleet owners now have access to high-performance low-carbon Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, making this the first time the fuel is available in Oregon. “Neste MY R...
The Concrete Convention and Exposition, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Highlights Include Student Competition and Networking Events FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – More than 2,000 engineers, students, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives from around the world will convene at the Duke Energy Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA, October 20-24, 2019, to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications, and practices. Technical and educational sessions will provide attendees with the latest research, case s...
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