Performance-Based Structural Fire Design Guidance Published by American Society of Civil Engineers
Available to download for free RESTON, Va. – The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) has published Performance-Based Structural Fire Design: Exemplar Designs of Four Regionally Diverse Buildings using ASCE 7-16, Appendix E. This guidance, available free-of-charge to download, presents guidance for proper execution and potential benefits of structural fire protection. SEI received a research grant from the Charles Pankow Foundation for $2...
Allplan Bridge 2021 provides Code-Based Design as Link between Structural Analysis, Design and Detailing
New version maps complete BIM process for bridge projects for the first time Munich, October 8, 2020 - ALLPLAN today presented Allplan Bridge 2021. The new version enables bridge engineers to work with one single solution from the creation of a parametric 4D model to structural analysis, reinforcement design and detailing. In addition to improved modeling functionality and the consideration of earthquake effects, code-based design according to Eurocode is now available as a link between struc...
Fluor-Led Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway Project in Arizona Named a Finalist for Top National Awards
IRVING, Texas & PHOENIX - Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway project in the Phoenix metropolitan area—the largest project ever managed by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)—has been selected as one of the top 12 finalists in the national America’s Transportation Awards competition. This annual event recognizes projects that make travel in the U.S. safer, better and more accessible to motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. Fluor-L...
Jacobs Wins Two 2020 Innovation Leader Impact Awards
ALLAS, Oct. 8, 2020 - Jacobs (NYSE:J) was named a winner of two 2020 Impact Awards from Innovation Leader, a media and events company that helps the world's largest companies build competitive advantage and foster new growth. Jacobs won the "Best New Initiative Impact Award" for the company's work in developing its Innovation as a Service program to support organizational innovation. Additionally, Innovation Leader named Jacobs Operations Management Director Stephen Taylor as a Most Valuable Pla...
Allplan 2021 focuses on Performance, Cloud Technology and Integration for Successful Interdisciplinary Collaboration
New version delivers maximum performance and scalability for large and complex projects as well as powerful cloud technology for collaboration and structural analysis integration. Munich – ALLPLAN, global provider of BIM solutions for the AEC industry, today announced the new version of its BIM software for architects, structural and civil engineers and contractors. Thanks to highest performance, innovative cloud technologies and integrated open BIM workflows, Allplan 2021 sets a new standard...
Environmental Compliance Expert, Steven vanNieuwkerk, Joins Cardno
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, Canada - Cardno, an international professional infrastructure and environmental services firm, is pleased to announce that Steven vanNieuwkerk has joined the firm as a Senior Consultant. Steven has more than 18 years of environmental program experience, specific to the oil and gas industry. Steven has managed all environmental activities related to site decommissioning and remediation, soil and groundwater assessments, emergency spill response, regulatory compliance, and dr...
Esri Announces New Security Enhancements through Integration of US Government-Approved Drone and Cloud Deployment to the European Union
Global Users Facing Restrictions on Drone Hardware or Drone Data Now Have a Complete, End-to-End Solution for Planning, Executing, and Processing Data REDLANDS, Calif.—Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced two major capabilities in Site Scan for ArcGIS that will enable governments and critical infrastructure organizations to meet hardware and software regulations in the US and Europe. Through an established partnership with Auterion, creator of the most widely...
Stantec bolsters Cleveland architecture and design practice with the addition of Todd Griffith
Griffith brings 30 years of specialized experience in lab planning and design CLEVELAND, OH- NYSE, TSX:STN: Todd Griffith has joined leading global design firm Stantec as a Senior Associate in the firm’s Buildings practice. Based in Stantec’s Cleveland office, Griffith brings 30 years of experience in lab planning and design for the region’s leading higher education, healthcare, and science institutions. In his role, Griffith will contribute to Stantec’s leading position as a truste...
WSP USA Designing Offshore Wind Turbine Foundations
Vineyard Wind will generate 800 megawatts of electricity off the Massachusetts coast, capable of producing dependable energy for more than 400,000 homes. BOSTON, October 5, 2020 — WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, has been selected to provide detailed design services for the wind turbine foundations for the Vineyard Wind project offshore of Massachusetts. WSP had previously completed design of wind turbine foundations for the project, but due to rec...
Sally Librera to join HNTB as vice president, strategic planning and client support
Previously served in leadership roles for MTA and NYC Transit NEW YORK – HNTB Corporation announced today that Sally Librera will join the firm as vice president of strategic planning and client support. Her career in transportation includes 16 years spent solving infrastructure and transportation challenges in the New York area. Librera is based in HNTB’s Empire State Building office and will support clients throughout the Northeast and across the country. “We are delighted to welco...