CIRCOR International Features R.G. Laurence On/Off Valves for Hazardous Conditions
TAMPA, FL –CIRCOR International, a worldwide manufacturer of valves for the power generation, industrial, marine and oil and gas markets for over a century, features high-quality R.G. Laurence on/off control valves for applications demanding rapid opening and sealed closure. ATEX-certified and Factory Mutual-approved R.G. Laurence valves offer reliable performance in high temperature and extreme service conditions. R.G. Laurence 2500 series two-way globe-type piston valves are operated by an...
Hill International Consolidates Eastern Europe Presence With new Local Roads Improvement Project in the Republic of Moldova
PHILADELPHIA and BUCHAREST, Romania - Hill International (NYSE:HIL), the global leader in managing construction risk, announced today it has been selected by the World Bank to provide Construction Supervision Services for the Local Roads Improvement Project in the Republic of Moldova. As a member of an international consortium, Hill will provide Contract Administration, Engineering, and Financial Supervision services for civil works contracts of the regional and local roads improvement works...
Intermodal Cargo up 10.5 Percent in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Intermodal cargo continues its powerful rise at the Georgia Ports Authority, achieving 10.5 percent growth in July. Over the past three years, the Port of Savannah has grown its rail volume by 35.4 percent, completing more than 507,000 intermodal lifts in the fiscal year that ended in June. "We're moving containers from ship to outgoing rail in less than 24 hours at the Port of Savannah," said GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch. "That world-class service is why we're capturing...
Jason Yunlong Liu Joins HNTB in Seattle as Senior Technical Advisor
BELLEVUE, Wash. – Jason Yunlong Liu, Ph.D., PE, returned to HNTB Corporation as senior technical advisor in the Seattle tunnel ventilation and fire life safety engineering group. Based in the Bellevue office, he delivers tunnel ventilation engineering design and analysis across the United States. With more than 20 years of experience in the field, Liu has overseen the successful delivery of multiple tunnel ventilation projects from engineering through construction. Liu previously worked with...
LiftEx 2019 Open for Registration
Visitor registration is open for LiftEx 2019, which takes place on 13-14 November 2019 at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes, UK. In a new development, Day Two of LiftEx 2019 will have a sharp focus on training and knowledge. LEEA Learning & Development and Technical teams will be offering visitors free training sessions and clinics in the Open Learning Zone. This will be an open learning environment for visitors supported by TEAM card assessment sessions, mini presentations on specific subjec...
Second annual Indiana Water Summit proposes solutions for water quality and availability issues facing Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS - The White River Alliance, the premier organization for regional water resource protection in Indiana, is bringing together dynamic speakers, national experts and interactive elements for the second annual Indiana Water Summit, an apolitical and inclusive forum developed to examine the complex interests and issues that face our state’s diverse water supply. This year’s event will be held on Aug. 14-15 in Indianapolis at Conner Prairie and the Athenaeum, and the topics selected are...
U.S. Department of Transportation Awards $32.8 Million to Selected Projects Nationwide to Improve Passenger Ferry Service
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced approximately $32.8 million in project selections to improve the safety and reliability of America’s passenger ferries and enhance mobility for ferry users across the United States. A total of nine projects in nine states will receive funding from FTA’s Passenger Ferry Grant Program. "These federal grants invest in marine infrastructure to improve mobility and enhance safety for passe...
Esri Releases Green Infrastructure Planning Book
REDLANDS, Calif.- Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the publication of Green Infrastructure: Map and Plan the Natural World with GIS. The book offers a road map for planning communities whose design stresses the importance of humans and a shared ecosystem equally. "We need houses but often 'grow' them—instead of food—on our best agricultural soils. We need clean water but often cover the tops of recharge zones with roads and parking lots," says one of the book'...
The World’s Top 4 Ride-Hailing Companies Are Worth More Than $166 Billion
Shared Mobility Poised to Disrupt Multitrillion-Dollar Auto Industry BOSTON, MA – The rise of shared mobility services like Uber and Lyft is threatening to disrupt a multitrillion-dollar industry. Self-driving cars, zero-emission vehicles, connectivity, and innovative materials are defining the future of mobility. To guide innovation and investment in the mobility space, the team at Lux Research, a leading provider of tech-enabled research and advisory services for technology innovation...
Gannett Flemings Western Growth Continues with New Utah Office
(Salt Lake City, Utah)- Gannett Fleming, a global infrastructure and engineering firm, continued its swift expansion in the West by opening a new office in the Salt Lake City area. “Engineers in this new location have expertise in hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and dam safety. In addition to serving local clients, the office is currently supporting multiple projects in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, and New Mexico,” said Bob Scaer, PE, Gannett Fleming chairman and CEO. “Throu...