Kevin Parker Joins UMC as Sr. Business Development Representative
Strategically strengthening client relationships. Seattle/Mukilteo, WA: UMC welcomes Kevin Parker as our Sr. Business Development Representative. He will focus on UMC’s manufacturing offerings to strategic customers and UMC’s Facilities Services Group. He will put to work his client-focused relationship-building expertise for UMC. “Bringing Kevin on board is a perfect fit for our expanding effort to better serve our customers,” said Steve Brooks, VP of Business Development. “He’s spen...
Skanska signs additional contracts for office improvements in western USA for about USD 198 M, about SEK 1.7 billion
Skanska has signed additional contracts with an existing client for improvements to their corporate office in the western USA. The contract is a joint venture with Skanska Balfour Beatty, and is worth USD 395 M. Skanska’s part is worth about USD 198 M, about SEK 1.7 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the fourth quarter of 2020. Construction is underway and is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2023. Skanska is one of the leading construction- and de...
USDOT Transition Team Unveiled By Incoming Biden-Harris Administration
The incoming Biden-Harris administration has released the names of the 18-member transition team for the U.S. Department of Transportation, which will also review the National Transportation Safety Board, Amtrak, and the Federal Maritime Commission. Jeff Marootian The transition team has significant representation from urban transportation, public transportation, and labor. Jeff Marootian – director of the District of Columbia Department of Transportation and a member of the American Associati...
DFI Educational Trust Announces the Establishment of the Goble Rausche Likins Scholarship Fund
Hawthorne, N.J.: The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) Educational Trust, the charitable arm of DFI, announces the establishment of a new scholarship. The Goble Rausche Likins Scholarship Fund was established in October 2020 with a generous donation from GRL Engineers, Inc. (GRL) and Pile Dynamics, Inc. (PDI). The fund honors George G. Goble, Frank Rausche and Garland E. Likins, the founders of GRL Engineers, Inc. (GRL) and Pile Dynamics, Inc. (PDI). The fund provides At-Large Scholarships to...
Algeria hosts the 22nd Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum
Doha, QATAR: The 22nd Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) was held on the 12 November 2020, under the Chairmanship of HE Abdelmadjid Attar, Minister of Energy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria as its President. The meeting was convened by videoconference. It was attended by Energy Ministers and top authorities from Algeria, Bolivia, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Iran, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Russia, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela, as well as Angola, Aze...
Q.E.D. LASER One™ Natural Gas Leak Detector Now Available in North America
Leading instrument targets methane (CH4) detection and localization of leaks Dexter, MI (DATE) – Q.E.D. Environmental Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative environmental products and subsidiary of Graco Inc., introduces the Huberg LASER OneTM natural gas leak analyzer for sale in North America. This state-of-the-art portable natural gas leak analyzer detects methane using tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy. This highly-sensitive detector offers all of the advant...
Polyglass Announces Polystick XFR Self-Adhered Fire-Resistant Roof Underlayment
Introducing Polystick XFR, a dual-purpose fire resistant and self-adhered waterproofing underlayment featuring Burn-Shield Technology™ Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems, is pleased to announce the release of Polystick XFR, an advanced dual-purpose fire-resistant and self-adhered waterproofing underlayment that provides superior fire resistance for combustible decks with metal roof coverings and other high-temperature applications. Wher...
Two HDR Projects Recognized at Bentley’s 2020 Year in Infrastructure Virtual Awards Gala
OMAHA, Neb. — Two HDR projects received global recognition with this year’s Bentley Year in Infrastructure Awards. The Oroville Dam, 3D Seepage and Stability Analysis was a finalist for the Geotechnical Engineering award, and the Marc Basnight Bridge (Bonner Bridge Replacement) received an Advancing Project and Asset Longevity Special Recognition award. Open to all Bentley software users, the Bentley Year in Infrastructure Awards program has recognized nearly 4,000 of the world’s most outstan...
Arcadis Gen launches two apps designed to help water companies plan and make better investment decisions
The apps help address water and wastewater pipes and above ground asset management Highlands Ranch, Colo.– Arcadis Gen, the digital business from global design and consultancy firm Arcadis, launched two new digital products today designed for the water industry. The Water Above Ground Optimizer (WAGO) and Water Artificial Intelligence Pipe Predictor (W(AI)PP) are web-based apps built to help water utilities plan and better use their data to inform investment decisions on water and wastewater...
Advanced Drainage Systems Wins Wisconsin Recycling Award
Pipe Manufacturer’s Program ‘Exceeds Expectations’ HILLIARD, Ohio – Nov. 13, 2020 – Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) (NYSE: WMS), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions, has received the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2020 Recycling Excellence Award for Innovation. Brad Wolbert, Director, Bureau of Waste and Materials Management for the State of Wisconsin stated that the company is being recognized for its superior performance with a recycling progra...
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