Alaska Native Program Manager Joins Stantec in Anchorage
Anchorage, AK: NYSE, TSX:STN: Adam Leggett has joined Stantec in its Anchorage office as the Alaska Native Program Manager, focusing on developing business relationships with Alaska Native corporations and organizations. Leggett has 10 years of experience working for a variety of Alaska businesses, including oil and gas companies and Alaska Native businesses. Since joining Stantec, Leggett has been working on expanding Stantec’s diversity and inclusion program by ensuring that Alaska Native r...
New Partnership Set to Build Bridges Between Tech Entrepreneurs and Energy Leaders
The World Energy Council and the German Energy Agency (dena) are joining forces to create the premier global platform to celebrate and promote innovation. The project, agreed in Mexico City at the World Energy Leaders’ Summit, will connect innovators with opportunities for development, investment, and research. Starting today the two organisations will work together to build a strong collaboration leading to the 24th World Energy Congress to be held in Abu Dhabi in 2019. World Energy Cou...
Kinetico Introduces Iron And Sulfur Reducing Systems
NEWBURY, Ohio- Kinetico Incorporated, a leading manufacturer of quality water systems, introduces all new, air-injection Powerline PRO Series filters designed for the significant reduction of iron and sulfur from water. Authorized, independent Kinetico dealers can now offer a simple, reliable and economical solution to treat water with iron or sulfur, protecting water-using appliances, fixtures and clothing from iron staining and eliminating the rotten-egg odor caused by hydrogen sulfide gas in...
Zekelman Industries Hurricane Relief Support
Just under two weeks ago, we launched a campaign to support the relief efforts in Houston from the impacts of Harvey. Since then many of you have responded with donations to the American Red Cross, contributing over $150,000 in just 12 days and Zekelman Industries has matched that amount. With this weekend’s events from Hurricane Irma, the need for help has immeasurably grown. Zekelman industries is extending our donation period to now include the relief efforts for Irma through the American...
Iris Ortiz Joins HNTB as Tolls Project Manager
ATLANTA – Iris Ortiz joined HNTB Corporation as tolls project manager, based in the firm’s Atlanta office. She is responsible for supporting strategic planning and delivery of a network of express lane projects as part of the Georgia Department of Transportation’s $11B Major Mobility Investment Program. Ortiz’ background includes extensive experience evaluating and forecasting funding solutions for transportation projects. She has more than 17 years of experience in transportation finance and...
Skyfront Sets World Record for Drones with 4 Hour and 34 Minute Flight
MENLO PARK, CA, SEPT. 14, 2017 – Skyfront, creator of the world’s longest endurance multirotor drones for the agriculture, energy and utility industries, has announced that its flagship drone has just set a world record for endurance. The Skyfront Tailwind UAV flew for a total of 4 hours and 34 minutes, 10 times longer than typical battery-powered drones. Please see link for video. “This is a huge milestone for the commercial drone industry,” said Skyfront CEO Troy Mestler, Ph.D. “Within...
The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association Announces Tim Stewart of Colorado’s E-470 as 2018 President
WASHINGTON, DC – With global transportation leaders from 22 countries meeting for the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association's (IBTTA) 85th Annual Meeting and Exhibition in Atlanta, Georgia this week, IBTTA announced Tim Stewart, Executive Director of Colorado’s E-470 Public Highway Authority has been elected as the association’s incoming President for 2018. “We are thrilled that Tim Stewart will serve as the president of the association for 2018, bringing a wealth of knowledg...
New Airbus Aerial Technology Impacts Hurricane Irma Recovery Efforts
ATLANTA - As residents and insurers in the southeastern United States begin to consider recovery efforts following Hurricane Irma, Airbus Aerial is prepared to help by providing insurance companies free initial access to its library of aerial base maps and data analytics of the affected region. This effort duplicates work the company has already begun with insurers in the Houston, Texas area following Hurricane Harvey. “Our focus is on helping victims restore some sense of normalcy to thei...
Majority of Americans Willing to Pay More to Rebuild and Grow Transportation Infrastructure
NEW YORK – As federal and state lawmakers continue to search for solutions to fund and finance critically needed transportation infrastructure, HNTB Corporation’s latest America THINKS national public opinion survey finds Americans with definitive views on how that funding should be generated and who should be responsible for maintaining and building the nation’s transportation network. According to the survey, “Paying for Infrastructure - 2017,” seven in 10 Americans (70 percent) expressed...
Nessa Williams Joins HNTB as Program Manager
ONTARIO, Calif. – Nessa Williams has joined HNTB Corporation’s expanding Southern California team as project manager, program management. She specializes in program planning and management and will help support HNTB’s growth in California. She is based in the firm’s Ontario office. Williams joins HNTB after spending more than 10 years with San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. She will primarily be supporting the firm’s work on the I-10 Corridor project management and construction...