U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $25 Million TIGER Grant for Northstar Boulevard Project in Loudoun County
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today joined Congresswoman Barbara Comstock and representatives from Loudoun County government to announce the awarding of a $25 million Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) discretionary grant to Loudoun County, Virginia for the expansion of Northstar Boulevard. “This $25 million investment in the Northstar Boulevard project will help grow the local economy, create jobs and...
More than $160 Million Going to Rural Communities for Infrastructure Improvements
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation announced today that $161.2 million in federal transportation funding is being awarded to 66 cities, towns, and counties in rural portions of Indiana to invest in local road and bridge improvements as well as sidewalk and trail projects. Combined with local funds, approximately $212 million is being invested in infrastructure in communities receiving funds. Types of projects receiving funds include 27 bridge rehabilitation/replacement pr...
Concept Companies Announces North Florida Regional Medical Center Primary Care Facility to Be First Tenant in Markets West Development, Concept Companies' New Project on Tower Road in Southwest Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla., March 30, 2018 - Concept Companies, a local real estate development and construction company, will start construction in summer of 2018 on Markets West, a new commercial development project located on Tower Road (SW 75th Street) at the intersection of SW 14th Avenue. Markets West will become home to a new North Florida Regional Medical Center Primary Care facility. “We are looking forward to expanding into the Southwest area of Gainesville and allowing folks in our communi...
The Nemetschek Group in the U.S. – A Hidden Champion
Following a successful 2017 with new records in revenue and operating result, the Nemetschek Group, the world’s second largest software provider for the AEC industry, announces a mid-term growth target for the first time: For 2020, a rise in revenue volume of more than EUR 600 million is planned. The United States is the largest single market in the Nemetschek portfolio, with a 30% share of total revenue.You can learn more from today’s press release here and from this Press FAQ, “The Nemetschek...
Jason Chambers Joins Stantec as Project Manager
Irvine, CA , NYSE, TSX:STN: Jason Chambers, R.A., NCARB has joined Stantec as a project manager in its architectural practice. With more than 17 years of experience, he will manage multidisciplinary teams on a variety of projects for the US West buildings group. He is working in the Irvine, California office. “Jason’s skills as a senior project manager and technical architect are a great addition to our rapidly growing design team in Irvine,” says Richey Madison, principal. “He’s been fantast...
ILC Dover’s Flex-Wall Verified to Factory Mutual Standards
Frederica, DE — ILC Dover, a world leader in the innovative design and production of engineered products employing high-performance flexible materials, announces its Flex-Wall® dry floodproofing solution has completed rigorous testing to Factory Mutual (FM) standards. The Flex-Wall® uses high strength textile-based materials to withstand a water surge of six feet—80 percent more than any other dry floodproofing product on the market. FM is an international leader in third-party testing and cert...
Western Specialty Contractors Promotes Jon Carden to Branch Manager of its San Francisco Branch
(St. Louis, MO) – Western Specialty Contractors has promoted Jon Carden of Hayward, CA to Branch Manager of its San Francisco branch office. Carden was previously Superintendent at the branch. Serving Northern California since 1965, Western's San Francisco branch offers the following commercial specialty services: Building cleaning Concrete restoration EIFS restoration/recoating Epoxy and chemical grout injection Expansion joint systems Exterior wall coatings...
ARTBA Moves to End Federal Procurement Rule That is Stifling Use of Innovative Products in State Highway Programs
(WASHINGTON)— The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has formally petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to repeal a 102 year-old federal procurement rule the group says has blocked, since its inception, the use of products that could improve safety and quality on the nation’s major roadways. At issue is 23 CFR 635.411, a federal regulation that prohibits state and local governments from using patented or proprietary products on highway and bridge p...
FedEx Reserves 20 Tesla Semi Electric Trucks
MEMPHIS, Tenn.- FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced it has placed a reservation for 20 Tesla Semi trucks. The fully-electric trucks, which are scheduled to begin production in 2019, will be operated by FedEx Freight, its less-than-truckload unit. “FedEx has a long history of innovation and incorporating sustainability efforts throughout its global network,” said FedEx Freight president and CEO Mike Ducker. “Our investment in these trucks is part of our commitment to improving road safety...
Michael Baker International to Improve Safety and Accessibility for Downtown Atlanta Commuters with Courtland Street Bridge Replacement
Norcross, Ga. - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced it was selected by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to lead the engineering design efforts for the Courtland Street Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) project in Atlanta. The firm was awarded the $1.5 million Design-Build contract last year and will use ABC technology to coordinate the replacement of the bridge, which will improve safety and accessibility, wh...
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