Woolpert First Provider Approved by PennDOT to Operate Drones for State Projects
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation requires UAS operators to undergo extensive PennDOT training in addition to attaining the FAA’s Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. HARRISBURG, Pa. — Woolpert had numerous surveying, mapping and geospatial professionals complete the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) training July 2. The training is part of PennDOT’s certification process, along with attaining a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate thr...
Wayne Norbeck and Jordan Rogove of DXA Studio Named Visiting Professors of Practice at Virginia Polytechnic Institute
New York- July 9, 2019 – The two co-founders of DXA studio, Wayne Norbeck and Jordan Rogove, have been named Visiting Professors of Practice at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech.) DXA studio is a New York based architecture and design firm known for a diverse range of award-winning projects. The announcement of the appointment was made by Virginia Tech noting that both architects have been involved in teaching and mentoring at the School of Architecture + Desig...
Gregory Elsborg Joins DART as First Chief Innovation Officer
Gregory Elsborg has been named Vice President, Chief Innovation Officer, becoming the first to hold that title at Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). As the agency's CIO, Elsborg is tasked with driving new business partnerships, growing DART's Mobility as a Service (MaaS) options and leveraging technology to aid innovation. Elsborg has a strong track record throughout his career of driving ecommerce, mobile and innovation initiatives across a variety of industries. He has held global and For...
CFSEI Names Recipient of the 2019 CFSEI John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished Service
WASHINGTON, DC —The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has named Steven Walker, P.E., as the recipient of the 2019 CFSEI John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished Service. The award recognizes the significant contributions of an individual who has volunteered time, talent and resources to the cold-formed steel industry. It was renamed in 2016 to honor John P. Matsen, P.E., founder and principal of Matsen Ford Design Associates in Waukesha, Wisconsin, who passed away in June 2015. Steven...
CFSEI Announces Winners of 2019 Design Excellence and Innovative Detail Awards
Pictured from left to right are: Patrick Ford, R.A. Smith, Inc.; Derek Putz, R.A. Smith, Inc.; Patrick Hainault, R.A. Smith, Inc.; Winston Kile, Structuneering, Inc.; Andrew Newland, ADTEK Engineers, Inc.; Shane Ewing, Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers; and Brad Petersen, Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers. WASHINGTON, DC — The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) presented six Design Excellence awards and one Innovative Detail award during the 2019 CFSEI Expo held June 4-6 at...
Global Power M&A Market Remained Strong in 2018 with Transaction Volumes Reaching US$158bn, Reveals GlobalData
The global power mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market remained strong in 2018 with transaction volumes reaching US$158bn, the second highest in the last five years. However, the number of deals registered decreased to 622, compared to 651 deals in 2017, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Out of the 622 transactions reported in 2018, 597 were acquisitions while the remaining 25 were mergers. As of 2019 year-to-date (YTD), 244 M&A deals were witnessed. The largest a...
Cynash Announces Commercial Availability of New Cynalytic™ Analytics Platform for Industrial Control Systems Security
McLean, VA — Cynash Inc., a leading developer of industrial control system (ICS) cybersecurity solutions for critical energy, water and transportation, announces the commercial availability of its Cynalytic™ analytics appliance for serial communications-based ICS/SCADA control networks. The combination of Cynalytic and Cynash’s SerialTap™ sensors brings new visibility and analysis to serial communications—shedding light on ICS cyber blindspots and helping to reduce the risk of cyber-physical dam...
Ideate Software to Discuss Data, Revit Warnings, and Revit Parameters, and Showcase its Time-Saving Solutions at BILT NA 2019
San Francisco, CA – Ideate Software, a veteran Autodesk Developer Network member and provider of applications for Autodesk Revit software, will attend, exhibit, and lead presentations at BILT NA 2019 in Seattle, United States, July 18-20, 2019. BILT NA BILT NA is part of Digital Built Week and is the main conference for AECO industry professionals. Ideate Software continues its tradition of providing best-in-class presentations at BILT NA. Two Ideate Software Presentations Title: Deciphe...
Black & Veatch/Brown and Caldwell Team up to Map out Winter Haven’s Water Future
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — The engineering and design team of Black & Veatch/Brown and Caldwell has been selected to develop a water sustainability blueprint for Winter Haven, Florida. As home to the “Chain of Lakes”, an important regional water and recreational resource, and with a growing population of more than 37,000 potable-water customers, the City views water resiliency as critical to Winter Haven’s continued prosperity. The planned, integrated master plan will adopt a “One Water” approach...
Stantec Selected for Wards Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades
New York, NY- NYSE, TSX: STN- Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has been selected by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) as part of the team delivering upgrades to the Wards Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in New York City. The firm will provide design services during construction through project closeout. The Wards Island WWTP has a design capacity of 275 million gallons per day, servicing over 1 million users. With a drainage area...