Simpson Strong-Tie Launches Trades Support Program with Local Habitat for Humanity
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has launched a Trades Support pilot program with Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley. The goal of the program is to garner interest in the trades as a viable career path for youth and for individuals who have recently been out of the workforce. The pilot was held on October 14, 2021, at Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley’s workshop in Oakland, California. The day...
Aries Industries Celebrates Three Years of Successes Following Culture & Leadership Changeover
New products, expansion of dealership network highlight organizational positives CONTACT: Jim Kraschinsky, Aries Industries, (262) 219-9931, [email protected] Waukesha, Wis. – Just three years after revamping its culture and leadership with a new executive management team, Aries Industries is celebrating a list of organization successes, highlighted by positive work environment, several product introductions and significant expansion of its dealership network....
Indhira Figuereo to Lead U.S. Aviation Practice at WSP USA
Brings more than 22 years of aviation infrastructure experience, including five as the firm’s Northeast region aviation market leader, to new national leadership role. NEW YORK, November 4, 2021 — Indhira Figuereo, who has served as the Northeast region aviation practice leader for the past five years at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, has been promoted to national aviation market leader. Figuereo brings more than two decades of experience in the...
Michael Severson is UMC’s New Business Development Manager for the Industrial Group
Seattle/Mukilteo, WA - Michael Severson recently joined UMC as the Business Development Manager for the Industrial Group. In his role, he will be managing client relationships and developing strategies for success in various industrial markets. His talents in forging relationships and leveraging company value propositions will help develop tangible industrial sales growth and predictable, sustainable success for UMC. “As our business development manager, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and...
Woolpert Selected to Collect Aerial Lidar Data for Ohio 3DEP
The data collected will support the U.S. Geological Survey’s 3D Elevation Program and will benefit agencies, governments and individuals across the state. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Woolpert has been contracted to collect topographic lidar data and provide ground control survey to support the third phase of the Ohio 3D Elevation Program (3DEP). This phase will cover roughly 13,000 square miles in the southwest portion of the state, including Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton. This contract to collect...
Perkins&Will’s Austin Studio Appoints New Managing Director
Architect Koleman Uresti, who also serves as operations director, takes on a dual leadership role as the Austin studio enters a new era of growth AUSTIN, Texas—Global architecture and design firm Perkins&Will announces the promotion of Koleman Uresti, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, to managing director in the country’s fastest-growing major metropolitan city. Drawing upon his experiences as a project manager and operations director, Uresti will lead the firm’s Austin studio through a period of rapi...
AISI Announces Recipients of 2021 Market Development Award
First photo: Richard Haws (center) is with Leon Topalian (left) and AISI President and CEO Kevin Dempsey on the right. Second photo: David Stoddard (third from left) is with Leon Topalian (far left); Charles Schmitt, president of SSAB Americas (second from left); and Kevin Dempsey, president and CEO of AISI (right). WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) today presented 2021 Market Development Achievement Awards to Richard (Rick) Haws, P.E., engineer, RBH Consult...
The Masses Make the Difference: Private Individuals Significantly Increase Investments in Renewable Energies and Sustainable Projects
Almost one third of installed renewable electricity capacity funded from investments by private individuals Farmers also play an important role: 47.2% of farms rely on renewable energy production More and more German citizens making sustainable investments: share among general population rises from 5% (2019) to 8% (2021) It is private individuals who are fuelling the energy transition on a massive scale, as shown in a new infographic by Block-Builders.net. They not only represent t...
NOAA, University of Maryland, ASCE to Advance Climate-Smart Construction
RESTON, Va. — The NOAA Climate Program Office has forged a partnership with the University of Maryland (UMD) Center for Technology and Systems Management and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) to accelerate the development of climate-smart engineering codes and standards. The partnership is being announced this week as nations gather in Glasgow, United Kingdom, for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). NOAA will host a panel discussion at COP26...
ATI Forged Products Recognized for Energy Saving Efforts
Cutting energy use key to company’s sustainability goals (Cudahy, WI) ATI was recently honored with a 2021 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award for significantly reducing energy and lighting consumption at its Forged Products operation in Cudahy, Wisconsin, improving worker safety and productivity in the process. Statewide energy efficiency and renewable energy program FOCUS ON ENERGY® presented the award to ATI’s Cudahy, Wisconsin operations on behalf of Wisconsin’s utilities. The 700-worker l...
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Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
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