USDOT Releases $900M in BUILD Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation officially announced it has awarded $900 million through its Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development or BUILD discretionary grants program to fund 55 transportation projects in 35 states on November 12. [Above photo by the USDOT.] In a statement, the agency said its fiscal year 2019 BUILD grants are targeted for investments in surface transportation infrastructure – which includes roads, bridges, transit, rail, intermodal, or ports – that...
California Offers New Funding for Housing, Transit, Active Transportation
Some $610 million in funding is being made available to help California communities build more housing as well as increase transit and active transportation options close to job centers and services – money augmented by the release of $279 million from a separate housing grant program. [Above photo by Caltrain.] “Sky-high housing costs are putting the squeeze on family budgets while long commutes contribute to dirtier air,” said Governor Gavin Newsom (D) in a statement on November 7. “By b...
Michigan DOT Deploys ‘Robot Boats’ for Bridge Inspections
To improve the detection of streambed erosion and degradation around a bridge’s substructure, the Michigan Department of Transportation is deploying four unmanned surface vessels or USVs equipped with sonar and a topside camera; a vessel allows inspectors to take measurements and capture images while positioned safely on the shoreline. [Above photo by the Michigan DOT.] Such remote-piloted drone boats are specifically being used in situations where “scour” may occur, the agency said; when...
Stantec Assisting City of Beaverton to Add Underground Water Storage, Upgrade Water System for Better Resiliency
Beaverton, OR - Stantec—a global engineering, architecture, and consulting firm—is helping the City of Beaverton implement additional underground water storage at its Sorrento Water Works Facility, while also providing seismic upgrades to the facility. The project will help Beaverton meet increasing water demands and will provide critical redundant supply. Stantec, a leading designer of water infrastructure facilities, will assist the city with the renovation of the Sorrento facility. Highlig...
Texas A&M University to Establish Trimble Technology Lab for Geosciences
SUNNYVALE, Calif. and COLLEGE STATION, Tex.- Texas A&M University has received a gift from Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) to establish a state-of-the-art Trimble Technology Lab in the College of Geosciences. The Lab will provide an integrated field and classroom experience that will empower geospatial education at the University. Using Trimble hardware and software, the Technology Lab will incorporate field-based data collection, modeling and analysis capabilities that will provide students hands-on...
Acrow Bridge Names Paul Sullivan President - International Business
Newly-created position reflects firm’s continued growth in international markets (Parsippany, New Jersey) – Acrow Bridge, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, has announced the promotion of Paul Sullivan to the newly-created position of President - International Business. Sullivan will be based in Acrow’s International Office in New York City and will report to Acrow President Mark Joosten. “For more than 12 years, Paul has proved himself an exceptional...
Sylvia I. Garcia, Former Chicago Transit Authority COO, Joins WSP USA
Garcia brings 15 years of federal and local government experience to lead firm’s growing public finance policy business. CHICAGO —WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, is pleased to announce that today, Sylvia I. Garcia has joined the firm as principal consultant for public finance policy. In her new role, Garcia will lead the development and delivery of the firm’s public finance policy business, collaborating with municipal, state and federal clients t...
New Features for IMAGINiT Clarity Unveiled at Autodesk University 2019
BALTIMORE, MD — IMAGINiT Technologies launches Clarity 2020.1 which optimizes Autodesk Revit and increases the efficiency of BIM teams by automating tasks, analyzing data and model health, and enhancing collaboration. The latest update of IMAGINiT Clarity expands and strengthens integrations with software such as Autodesk BIM 360, AutoCAD and Navisworks and includes enhancements to core task automation capabilities and functionality while also improving data visualization. “There’s a reason...
HP Powers Next-Gen Computing with HP ZCentral
LAS VEGAS —Today at Autodesk University, HP Inc. announced HP ZCentral, a solution powering the next-gen of computing with the world’s first single sourced remote workstation solution. ZCentral centralizes high-end computer power in a single location, liberating power-users who work on graphics-intensive applications, and enabling remote, mobile and fluid workstyles. ZCentral combines Z by HP racked high performance workstations, a new generation ZCentral Remote Boost software – formerly known a...
HLW Welcomes New Director of Workplace in New York
New York, NY — Alexander Dunham has joined HLW’s New York studio as Director of Workplace. Under Dunham’s guidance, HLW will further its commitment to enhancing the end-user experience, creating cutting-edge interiors that put people first. Dunham’s portfolio spans 15 years, and includes work across many verticals such as transportation, aviation, healthcare, higher and secondary education, and the arts. “Our powerful Strategy and Discovery team is committed to innovating the future of the w...
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