Trunk Tools Raises $20M Series A Led By Redpoint Ventures to Expand Suite of AI Agents for Construction
New York, NY – August 20, 2024 – Trunk Tools, a groundbreaking AI platform disrupting the $13 trillion construction industry, announces a $20 million Series A. The new capital was led by Redpoint Ventures with participation from Innovation Endeavors, who led the Seed round, bringing the total capital raised to-date to $30M. Trunk Tools leverages the latest in AI technology to build the “brain” behind construction. By structuring millions of pieces of unstructured project data and deploying AI...
Passenger Rail Industry Leader Joins STV’s Vehicles Group
WASHINGTON, D.C. – STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced that Tara Soesbee has joined the firm as vice president of rolling stock client engagement. Soesbee is a passenger rail industry veteran with a long-standing record of delivering impactful transit vehicle programs across the nation. In this role, she will work closely with leading agencies throughout North America to support vehicle procuremen...
ODOT Taps Woolpert for Bridge Replacement, Maintenance Contracts
The contracts proactively address aging infrastructure to support transportation safety throughout the state. DAYTON, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Transportation has hired Woolpert for two separate engineering contracts to support bridge maintenance, repair, and replacement projects throughout the state. The first contract supports ODOT District 9’s bridge replacement projects on State Route 772 in a rural area of Huntington Township in Ross County and State Route 138 near Clarksburg, Ohi...
WSP Signs Equity in Infrastructure Project Pledge
Joe Sczurko (center), WSP U.S. region president, shares his thoughts on the importance of the Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) pledge. Pictured with Phillip Washington (left), chair and co-founder of EIP; and Dorval Carter (right), vice chair of EIP. ©WSP WSP confirms commitment to diversity in contracting, and to full and equitable transportation access for underserved communities nationwide, with Aug. 16 pledge signing. CHICAGO — WSP, a leading engineering, environ...
Topcon Positioning Systems announces retirement plan of Ray O’Connor, appointment of Ivan Di Federico as new president and CEO
LIVERMORE, Calif. — Topcon Positioning Systems has announced that Ray O’Connor, president and chief executive officer, will retire in September 2025 after over three decades of exceptional leadership. O’Connor will transition to the role of Chairman of the Topcon Positioning Systems Board of Directors effective September 1, 2024, providing guidance and support to the executive leadership team during this important year of transition. Succeeding O’Connor as president and CEO is Ivan Di Federi...
DFI Educational Trust Awards Women in Deep Foundations Professional Development Grants
Hawthorne, N.J.: DFI Educational Trust has awarded five Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) Professional Development Grants of $1,750 each to women working in the deep foundations industry. The recipients are invited to attend the DFI 49th Annual Conference on Deep Foundation in Aurora, Colorado, October 7–10. The grant includes complimentary conference registration and covers related expenses for attending the conference. The recipients are: The WiDF Committee is comprised of women and men w...
Meridiam-led Consortium Named Best Value Proposer by GDOT for the SR400 Express Lanes MMIP Project
WASHINGTON-- Meridiam, a leading infrastructure investment firm, together with ACCIONA and ACS Infrastructure—the SR400 Peach Partners consortium (the “Consortium”)— today announced its selection as Best Value Proposer for the SR400 Express Lanes MMIP Project (the “Project”) by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). The Project is a 16-mile-long corridor in the north of Atlanta, which is anticipated to be upgraded and expanded to include additional dynamically-tolled free-flow expre...
Rainscreen Systems Provide Superior Moisture Protection, Extra Insulation for Building Facades
(St. Louis, MO, Aug. 16, 2024) One of the most successful technologies used today to deter rainwater intrusion into a building's exterior wall and protect its envelope is the rainscreen system. Introduced more than 20 years ago in the United States, rainscreen technology has continued to advance, along with its popularity among building owners who desire a "stylish raincoat" for their structure. Walls with rainscreen systems tend to be more durable and are less prone to costly repairs resulti...
DIGroup Architecture’s President Vince Myers is Named a 2024 NJBIZ ICON
Photo Credit: DIGroup Architecture Honor Recognizes Career Achievements & Contributions to NJ’s Business Community New Brunswick, N.J. – DIGroup Architecture (DIG) is pleased to announce Vincent Myers, president / co-founder has been recognized with the prestigious 2024 NJBIZ ICON Award. This esteemed honor celebrates Myers’ exceptional career achievements, not only in the field of architecture but also as a significant contributor to the state’s broader business community. As a vi...
Matt Stone Promoted to HDR’s Global Highways Director
Matt Stone, P.E., has been named the technical leader of HDR’s global highways program. Drawing on nearly three decades of highway planning and design experience, Stone will lead over 1,000 highway professionals across North America, the UK, Middle East and Australia. His primary responsibility will be maintaining HDR’s high level of technical proficiency and quality deliverables. Based in Anchorage, Alaska, Stone has been a leader on numerous high-profile projects in Alaska, includin...
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