Before Disaster: Resilient by Design Launches with Open Call for Community Ideas to Address the Local Impacts of Climate Change
Oakland, Calif. – Resilient by Design | Bay Area Challenge, an innovative new approach to prepare the Bay Area for the effects of climate change, launched today with an open call for community leaders, local elected officials, national experts and residents to come together and address this critical issue before disaster strikes. The project, which will develop ten creative, implementable and long-lasting infrastructure solutions, will serve as a blueprint to flip the switch on traditional disas...
Viewpoint Construction Software Launches Industry-Transforming Construction Software Platform, View
PORTLAND, OREGON – Viewpoint, the established leader in providing construction ERP solutions, launched the next evolution of its hosted services with Viewpoint Enterprise Cloud (VEC) at the 2017 ENR Future Tech conference. Unique in the world of construction cloud solutions, VEC is built on a high performance, scalable cloud technology that integrates the industry’s most comprehensive solution suite for the Office, Team and Field. Viewpoint’s vision, building on over 40 years of experience in...
PlanGrid and EarthCam Partner to Integrate Construction Camera Content into Site Plans
WHAT: EarthCam, the webcam technology leader, has teamed with PlanGrid, the leader in construction software that drives productivity for the field, to integrate high-quality webcam content, including 360° photos, into their user platform. The companies made the announcement today at ENR FutureTech, where leaders in architecture, engineering and construction learn about the latest advancements in technology supporting the industry. WHY: Through the strategic partnership, PlanGrid is now able t...
The Future of Construction from DEWALT
SAN FRANCISCO - DEWALT announces the new age of jobsite connectivity with its unprecedented effort to make building more efficient through digital solutions. Over the coming months, DEWALT will launch a fully connected system, including WiFi mesh network and, later, an Internet of Things platform, to enhance productivity, profitability, and safety on the jobsite. After extensive research, DEWALT identified that, due to the increase in digital dependency in the construction field, there is an...
Chloe Coney Joins HNTB as Public Involvement Specialist
TAMPA, Fla. – Chloe Coney joined HNTB Corporation as public involvement specialist, based in the firm’s Tampa office. Coney has nearly 40 years of experience advocating for community building and neighborhood revitalization. She is experienced in public involvement, mediation, management and marketing. She has held a variety of leadership and community roles in the Tampa Bay area. Prior to joining HNTB, Chloe was the district director for Congresswoman Kathy Castor, District 14, where she...
Atlas Copco Completes Acquisition of Remaining Stake in Taiwanese Exhaust Management Business
Stockholm, Sweden, June 1, 2017: Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has completed the acquisition of the remaining stake in CSKT Inc., a joint venture in Taiwan that sells and services gas abatement and chemical delivery systems. Atlas Copco acquired a 55% stake in CSKT with the acquisition in 2016 of CSK Inc., the South Korean exhaust management company. Atlas Copco has now acquired the remaining 45%. Atlas Copco announced on April 20, 2017, the agre...
Trump Budget Offers Information on Infrastructure Plan
President Trump used documents released with his 2018 budget proposal to provide more information on his plans for major infrastructure investment, along with a request to spend an initial $5 billion for it in the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1. In all, Trump as expected proposed allocating $200 billion in additional direct federal infrastructure funding over 10 years, with a goal of leveraging non-federal dollars to produce $1 trillion in new project investment over a decade. Although the...
Michael Baker International Appoints New Office Executives to Lead Growing Northeast Region
Pittsburgh - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced the following appointments that support the firm’s focus on growth in the Northeast Region: Magdy Hagag, P.E., to Vice President and Office Executive for the Newark, New Jersey office; Darren Riegler, P.E., to Vice President and Office Executive for the Hamilton, New Jersey office; and William Marman, P.E., to Vice President and Office Executive for the New York (New York C...
Survey Reveals Infrastructure Increase by 4.9%
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WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff Rebranding as WSP
NEW YORK, NY – WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global engineering and professional services consulting firm, will assume the WSP name effective May 2017. The firm has operated as WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff since the acquisition of Parsons Brinckerhoff by WSP in October 2014. “We are adopting a single brand as the next step in the unification of the company, leveraging the rich heritage, reputation and combined portfolios of multiple firms to strengthen our position in the marketplace,” said Gr...
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