SpotCrime Enlists Woolpert to Deliver Google Maps Platform Services, Technical Support
The goal of the public facing crime alert service is to improve safety and promote transparency in police data. BALTIMORE (Aug. 3, 2021) — Woolpert has been contracted by SpotCrime to provide Google Maps Platform services and technical team support for its independent, public facing crime alert service. SpotCrime, which is based in Baltimore, tracks incidents of crime across the U.S. and in select countries and recently implemented a nationwide missing persons database. Founded in 2008, Sp...
Fugro wins multi-year contract to build new pavement management system for Manitoba
The Province of Manitoba in Canada has awarded Fugro a 4-year contract to develop a new pavement management system that will guide strategic selection of road maintenance projects for optimised use of transportation budgets. Joining Fugro on the contract is AgileAssets, a software company specialising in infrastructure asset management. The Fugro-AgileAssets partnership will provide Manitoba with comprehensive expertise in pavement engineering, consulting and management systems implementation....
CFSEI to Host Webinar on “Innovative Cold-Formed Steel Floor System: Development, Behavior and Detailing” on August 26, 2021
Photo courtesy of Don Allen of Super Stud Building Products, Inc. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “Innovative Cold-Formed Steel Floor System: Development, Behavior and Detailing” on Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT. The webinar is designed for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors. Participants are eligible for 1.5 PDHs. The webinar will focus on the ideation, development, analysis...
Lloyd Brown Brings His Industry Expertise to HDR’s Transportation Strategic Communications Team
OMAHA, Neb. — Lloyd Brown has joined HDR as a senior strategic communications consultant helping to advance our focus on helping clients across North America manage communication and engagement on large infrastructure projects. He joins a rapidly growing group of over 140 strategic communication practitioners who work to deliver communications for our clients. A well-known transportation industry leader, Brown is transitioning from a decade as director of communications for the American Assoc...
Hogan Lovells advises Bridgestone on US$391m sustainability-led acquisition of fleet management software provider Azuga
Washington, D.C.; Baltimore – Global law firm Hogan Lovells is advising Bridgestone Americas on its US$391m acquisition of fleet management software provider Azuga Holdings, Inc., a transaction which will accelerate Bridgestone’s efforts to develop and deploy sustainable mobility solutions as a central pillar of the company’s advanced mobility strategy. Pending regulatory approvals, Bridgestone will acquire Azuga from Sumeru Equity Partners, Danlaw, Inc. and other shareholders. The Azuga fleet...
UC Davis fully opens net zero student housing community with 3,290 beds
Davis, CA- The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) recently hosted a grand opening for The Green at West Village, which includes 1.3 million square feet of student housing and amenity space. The $575 million project adds nearly 3,300 beds to the campus in apartment style units, helping the University toward its goal to house 50 percent of its student population. Phase I opened in September 2020. The Michaels Organization was the project developer, working with UC Davis in a public-priv...
Annual Request for Concrete Research Proposals Now Open
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council seeks to advance the concrete industry through the funding of concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures. The annual request for proposals is open now through December 1, 2021. Proposal and funding parameters include: Topics are encouraged from all areas of concrete research; Up to $50,000 may be approved per project...
LDG’S JASON HURSH HONORED AS ASHE HARRISBURG MEMBER OF THE YEAR
AUGUST 2, 2021: Larson Design Group (LDG) is proud to announce that one of our team members has been honored as “Member of the Year” by the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE), Harrisburg section. Jason Hursh, PE, was recognized earlier this year for leading several initiatives, such as creating a YouTube channel for the section and posting recordings of meetings for those who were unable to attend in person. Most notably, however, was Jason’s work as chairperson of the section’s...
Velodyne Lidar Introduces Vella Development Kit for Building Autonomous Solutions
SAN JOSE, Calif.-Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced a new software development kit which allows customers to utilize the advanced capabilities of Velodyne’s Vella lidar perception software in their autonomous solutions. The Vella Development Kit (VDK) enables companies to accelerate time to market for bringing cutting-edge lidar capabilities to autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), mobile delivery devices, industrial robotics, drones and more....
The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Announces Award for Worldwide Architectural and Engineering Support Services
The Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) has selected 12 Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firms for the Worldwide Architectural and Engineering Support Services Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). Selected from the distinguished stage one shortlist of 25 firms, these teams will provide program-level process- and procedure-improvement support, existing facilities surveys and analyses, and other project-specific support such as master plans, security...
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