Introducing a Better, Faster InfraWorks
We rang in the start of the new year with the announcement of an InfraWorks update (and even a webcast to share the details) and now that update is available to everyone. We’ve enhanced some workflows with more preliminary engineering design capabilities. Without further ado, let’s get into the details. Preliminary Engineering Design – Road Modeling We’ve enhanced road modeling by streamlining the workflow for how a road is defined and edited, providing more control and precision. It...
Raymond P. Martinez Begins Tenure as New Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today swore in Raymond P. Martinez as the sixth Administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). “Ray’s years of experience promoting traffic safety at the state level, as well as his knowledge of the commercial motor vehicle industry, will help FMCSA fulfill its critical mission of improving truck and bus safety,” said Secretary Chao. Martinez most recently served eight...
HNTB Adds Construction Management Experts Scott Golab and Juan Quiroga to Firm’s Operations in South Texas
AUSTIN – Scott Golab, PE, and Juan Quiroga, PE, MS, joined HNTB Corporation, adding to the firm’s growing talent base in South Texas. Scott Golab, PE “Scott and Juan both bring significant technical capabilities to our team, as well as the necessary leadership skills to help our clients be successful by overcoming their biggest challenges,” said Michelle Dippel, HNTB Central and South Texas office leader and vice president. Golab is based in HNTB’s Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge proj...
HNTB Adds Transportation Planning Professionals to Firm’s Operations in Austin and San Antonio
AUSTIN – Janelle Carey and Jason Rodriguez have joined HNTB Corporation, enhancing the firm’s transportation planning expertise in Central and South Texas. Janelle Carey “Janelle and Jason are both valuable additions to our team. They each bring experience developing creative and efficient solutions to our clients as they work to improve our region’s multimodal transportation network,” said Michelle Dippel, HNTB Central and South Texas office leader and vice president. Carey has 11...
Recreation and Water Quality Expert Brian McRae Joins Cardno's Reno Office
RENO, NV - Cardno, Inc., is pleased to announce that Brian McRae, PE, QSD/QSP has joined the firm as a Senior Consultant in the company’s Reno, NV, USA, office. Brian has 22 years of experience as a civil engineer, specializing in recreation, water quality, and infrastructure projects throughout California and Nevada. Brian’s previous work includes support for the design and planning of over a dozen miles of bike trails in Northern Nevada and California. His project expertise includes constr...
Edmond Hunter, Construction Management Expert, Joins HNTB
BOSTON – Edmond Hunter, CCM, joined HNTB Corporation as a senior transit and rail project manager. Based in the firm’s Chelmsford office, Hunter plays a key role in helping HNTB’s transit and rail clients effectively plan and implement critical programs that provide vital passenger services. “Ed is a highly respected leader in the transportation community here in Massachusetts. He is recognized for his expertise in managing complex programs that enable transit systems to build infrastructur...
Deal: Savannah Harbor Expansion Project on Schedule, Reaches Crucial Milestone
The container ship COSCO Glory (at right), with a capacity of 13,100 twenty-foot equivalent container units, passes the dredge Padre Island as it works the Savannah Harbor entrance channel. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers marked the completion of outer harbor dredging as it reached the midpoint of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project. Find print quality images here . (Georgia Ports Authority/Stephen B. Morton) Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has comple...
The National Pipeline Mapping System: A Innovative Tool for Locating Pipelines
Whether they are emergency responders, city planners, pipeline operators, homeowners, students or just curious neighbors, it’s important for community members to know where pipelines are located so they can be avoided or found, serviced and monitored. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) offers an excellent resource for learning more about local pipelines. The National Pipeline Mapping System’s (NPMS) Public Map Viewer includes...
Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards New/Updated Categories and Call for Entries Now Open
Chicago, IL: The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) is pleased to announce that entries are now being accepted for the 2018 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards. This illustrious design competition takes place each year to recognize excellence in structural engineering, and we are delighted to announce the addition of two new categories: Best Industrial/Utility Project and Best Neighboring State Project (open to members of Structural Engineering Associations neighboring...
Profile Products Hires Northeast Market Development Manager
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (February 28, 2018) — Profile Products is pleased to announce the hiring of Clint McAfoos as Northeast market development manager. “Clint’s strong sales background and knowledge of erosion control and vegetation will fit right in with Profile’s team of industry-leading experts,” said Michael Schupp, national sales manager at Profile. McAfoos will add more than 15 years of sales experience to the Profile team. His career has focused in erosion control, storm water, geosy...