State DOTs Across the Midwest Grappling with Damage Inflicted by Floods
State departments of transportation across the Midwest continue efforts to mitigate and repair damage to roads, highway, bridges, rails, and other modes of travel from severe flooding caused by rapid snow melt combined with heavy rains. [Above photo by the Nebraska National Guard.] President Trump issued federal disaster declarations for Nebraska on March 21 and Iowa on March 23 due to the flooding. Gov. Mike Parsons Gov. Mike Parsons of Missouri declared a state of emergency on March 21...
47,000 U.S. Bridges in Poor Condition & Pace of Repair Slows to Crawl, New Analysis of Federal Data Shows
Report Comes as Congress & President Continue Debating Infrastructure Highlights: 47,052 of America’s 616,087 bridges are “structurally deficient” and in poor condition. The pace of repair slowed to its lowest point in a half-decade; bridges with structural deficiencies dropped by just 1 percent last year. Brooklyn (N.Y.), Arlington Memorial (Washington, D.C.-Va.), Pensacola (Fla.), San Mateo-Hayward (Calif.) and Vicksburg (Miss.) bridges are among notables on the list....
Fluor Instructor Clemon Prevost Named Nation’s Top Craft Instructor by Associated Builders and Contractors
IRVING, Texas (April 1, 2019) – Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that Clemon Prevost was named the 2019 Craft Instructor of the Year by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). Prevost is the electrical trade instructor at Fluor’s U.S. Gulf Coast Craft Training Center in Pasadena, Texas. He was recognized during the Careers in Construction ceremony at the ABC Convention in Long Beach, California last week. “Clemon has a passion for developing tomorrow’s workforce, and the heart...
Stantec Welcomes Senior Industrial Architect
Jared Weismantel has joined global design and engineering firm Stantec as a senior industrial architect to support the growth of the Transit Buildings practice in North America. A strategic addition to the team, Weismantel brings extensive experience with a longstanding specialty in the transit sector. “Jared brings exceptional knowledge and expertise, coupled with an innate understanding of the impact public transit and city services facilities have on the communities they serve,” said Ken A...
AEC Excellence Awards 2019 Call for Entries Now Open
Now in its eighth year, the AEC Excellence Awards competition—co-sponsored by Autodesk, Construction Dive, Smart Cities Dive, and Informed Infrastructure —is an incredible way to honor the AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industry and the ingenuity of the professionals who are stretching the limits of what is possible in AEC. Last year's award winners ran the gamut—from Facebook’s massive data centers in Ireland to a $4 billion infrastructure megaproject in China, an innova...
Gannett Fleming’s Nationwide Expansion Continues with Acquisition of SAGE Engineers
Harrisburg, Pa.: Innovative engineering and infrastructure firm Gannett Fleming has acquired one of California’s most well-respected geotechnical companies, SAGE Engineers Inc. This marks the fourth acquisition for Gannett Fleming in seven months and the second in California.“Gannett Fleming’s entrepreneurial and innovative spirit is critical to our culture, so we always look for that same characteristic when evaluating other firms – SAGE is the perfect match,” said Bob Scaer, PE, Gannett Flemin...
Kevin Edwards to be Honored for Advancing Bechtel's Diversity and Inclusion Program
Kevin Edwards, global manager of the diversity and inclusion program at Bechtel, has been named a recipient of the National Society of Black Engineers' (NSBE) Golden Torch Award. Edwards is being recognized for his leadership of the company's efforts to strengthen its hiring, retention, and advancement of minorities and women. He will be presented the Golden Torch Award at the NSBE annual convention's gala on March 30 in Detroit. Edwards also will deliver the keynote address on March 28 at th...
Thornton Tomasetti Acquires Becker Structural Engineers
Members of the Thornton Tomasetti and Becker Structural Engineers executive teams. From left, Michael Pulaski, Thornton Tomasetti, Portland; Todd Neal, Becker Structural Engineers, Portland; Tom Scarangello, Thornton Tomasetti, New York; Paul Becker, Becker Structural Engineers, Portland; Tod Rittenhouse, Thornton Tomasetti, New York; Brent Vollenweider, Thornton Tomasetti, Boston; Vamshi Gooje, Thornton Tomasetti, Portland. Photo by Winky Lewis (New York, N.Y. – Ap...
Future Growth and Water Supply Management Sparks Arizona Town to Pursue a Water Allocation Policy
Recognizing a need to preserve Arizona’s most prized natural resource, while planning for future growth and development, the Town of Gilbert takes proactive steps to ensure residents have enough water now and in the future. Water is a precious resource, especially in the arid southwest. The Town of Gilbert, Arizona understands the value of its water, and is committed to actively managing its precious resource by making regular updates to its master plans and infrastructure improvement plans....
Coming Home to the Future: Lisa M. Cini Transforms Columbus Woodland Manor Mansion Into Futuristic Technology Lab/Showplace Airbnb for Multi-Generational Living
COLUMBUS, OH: Award winning senior living designer and author Lisa Cini has purchased the storied Columbus Woodland Manor Mansion and is renovating the mansion into a fully functional living experience to highlight the latest technology for senior and multi-generational living. “Quite literally, we’re breaking ground on the future of senior living. Guests can order their favorite gourmet meal from a five-star chef, prepared by Moley Robotics and enjoy a full-service spa. Magnificent outdoor...
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