DuPont Water Solutions Launches Breakthrough Dry-Tested Seawater Reverse Osmosis Elements
With continuous advances in science and innovation, DuPont becomes only supplier in market to offer dry-tested SWRO membranes WILMINGTON, Del. – DuPont Water Solutions, a business unit of DuPont Safety & Construction, will now offer dry-tested seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) elements to the industry. Newly launched next-generation SWRO technology enables customers to transition from wet to dry testing, which increases shelf life and offers more flexibility for storage. In addition, dry SWRO...
New MapleMBSE release from Maplesoft improves workflow of systems engineering process
MapleMBSE 2020 offers enhanced flexibility, communication, performance Waterloo, Canada: Maplesoft™ today announced a new release of MapleMBSE, the software that enables companies to employ a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) process within their design projects without requiring every stakeholder on the project to be an expert in complex MBSE tools. The latest release, MapleMBSE 2020, offers improved workflow for creating and documenting models. MapleMBSE provides a streamlined, Exce...
KAI Expands with Addition of Senior Project Manager, Controller and Senior Project Accountant
St. Louis, MO - KAI has expanded with the addition of three new team members — Michelle Huber as Controller, Kevin Jacobsmeyer as Senior Project Manager and Tonya Valentine as Senior Project Accountant. Michelle Huber, Controller As Controller, Huber will oversee accounting functions, internal and external financial statement reporting, monthly close activities and cash flow forecasting, plus provide oversight of the professional services project accounting team. Huber has 10 years of...
Stantec Selected as Lead Designer for Battery Coastal Resilience Project in Lower Manhattan
The 4-year project will involve raising the waterfront esplanade at Battery Park to protect against rising tides and ensure usability over the next 80 years New York, NY (January 16, 2020) TSX, NYSE: STN: Top 10 global design firm Stantec has been selected by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) to lead design for the Battery Coastal Resilience Project, spanning one third of a mile of waterfront along the 25-acre Battery Park. The project is one of several underway or i...
HNTB grows aviation practice in Miami office to help provide solutions to clients throughout South Florida
Maria Mendoza, Andrea Herdocia, Xue Li, Ricardo Martinez bolster firm’s capacity supporting airport capital improvement projects. Miami, Fla. – HNTB Corporation, a national infrastructure solutions firm, is growing in Miami to help address the area’s increasing aviation needs. The firm hired Maria Mendoza, Andrea Herdocia, Xue Li and Ricardo Martinez – four veteran professionals who add expertise to the firm’s portfolio in South Florida. They all are based in the firm’s Miami office. “Th...
International Low Impact Development Conference: Abstract Submission Deadline Extended
Abstract Submission Deadline Extended to January 30 The 2020 International Low Impact Development (LID) Conference invites you to submit your research or practice oriented abstract for consideration by the LID Steering Committee. SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT Conference Topics: USA regional specific GSI/LID applications Pacific Rim, Canada, and International applications Co-benefits: urban ecosystem services, economic development, public health, workforce development E...
FINLEY Bridge Designers, Jan Zitny and Jiri Bures Obtain Licenses and are Promoted to Bridge Engineers
Tallahassee, Fla. – January 15, 2020 – FINLEY Engineering Group (FINLEY), Tallahassee-based bridge design and construction engineering firm, is pleased to announce that Jan Zitny has passed his Professional Engineering exam and is a licensed Engineer in the State of Texas, and Jiri Bures has passed his Chartered Engineering exam in the Czech Republic. FINLEY recognized these significant accomplishments by promoting both Zitny and Bures to Bridge Engineers. Jan Zitny, P.E. Jan Zitny, P.E....
ACEC Announces New Volunteer Leaders
Washington, DC – The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) – the voice of America’s engineering industry – is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has elected five new members to its Executive Committee, with terms beginning later this year at the ACEC 2020 Annual Convention and Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. At the Convention, Charlie Gozdziewski, principal emeritus at Hardesty & Hanover in New York City, will take over the role of Board Chair from current ACEC...
Federal Transit Administration Launches $11 Million Innovation Initiative
WASHINGTON – Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Acting Administrator K. Jane Williams today announced the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Accelerating Innovative Mobility (AIM) initiative, which supports and advances innovation in the transit industry. Speaking at the Transportation Research Board 2020 annual meeting, Williams described the AIM initiative, which encourages innovation throughout the industry by promoting forward-thinking approaches to improve transit system design, service,...
Wärtsilä converts Brazilian power plant to run on gas for improved sustainability and competitiveness
The technology group Wärtsilä will convert a Brazilian power plant to 100 percent natural gas operation, while at the same time increasing output from 85 MW to 92 MW. This will reduce the plant’s operational costs, and lessen its environmental impact. The contract with Rio Amazonas Energia (RAESA) is for the Cristiano Rocha power plant in Manaus, Brazil, and was signed in November 2019. In addition to the conversion, the two companies have signed a long-term service agreement with power plant pe...