KANSAS CITY – Julie Wienberg, NCARB, has rejoined HNTB Corporation as aviation project director and vice president, serving as aviation group leader for HNTB’s architecture practice. Wienberg focuses on strategic planning, client service and…
Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Association to Form
Reston, VA - A new trade and professional association of subsurface utility engineering (SUE) practitioners, the SUE Association, is being formed and…
Soo Locks Improvements Finally Gaining Momentum?
Long-sought improvements and upgrades to Michigan's Soo Locks complex in Sault Ste. Marie, considered a vital linchpin to the nation’s economy and national…
GPA Sees Busiest May for Total Tons, TEUs
Savannah, Ga. - The Port of Savannah handled 3 million tons of cargo in May, an increase of 8.9 percent or 247,671 tons compared the same month a year ago. Total cargo crossing all terminals reached 3.22 million tons. "Our May numbers reflect strong…
EU Reinforces Position at the Forefront of Global Energy Transformation, Says IRENA
Abu Dhabi, UAE — Adnan Z. Amin, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has welcomed the European Union’s (EU) decision to increase its renewable energy target from 27 per cent to 32 per cent by 2030, highlighting that the…
The U.S. Bicycle Route System Grows to 26 States and Over 13,000 Miles
MISSOULA, MONT., June 12, 2018 — With the designation of USBR 50, Nevada becomes the 26th state to join the U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS). Missouri and Kansas joined forces to designate USBR 66, becoming the first states to officially designate…
Vehicle and Passenger Ferry in Operation to Provide Travelers with a Mobility Option to Cross the Mississippi River During Sabula Bridge Construction
SABULA, Iowa – During the closure of the bridge between Sabula, Iowa and Savanna, Ill., the Iowa DOT has implemented a vehicle and passenger ferry to allow travelers another option to cross the Mississippi River. The maiden voyage took place, June 12 at…
Keith Ludwig Elected as Board President for Society of American Military Engineers, Philadelphia Post
Keith Ludwig, PLS, has been elected president of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME), Philadelphia post. Ludwig has been an active member of the Philadelphia SAME post for more than 12 years and has served on the board of directors for nine.…
Musk Poised to Move Fast on O’Hare Express
Elon Musk today laid out an ambitious timetable for getting his proposed high-speed transit between the Loop and O'Hare International Airport up and running, saying he's prepared to begin actual construction “in three to four months” after receiving final…
Bentley Systems Named 2018 Microsoft CityNext Partner of the Year
EXTON, Pa. — Bentley Systems today announced it has received a 2018 Microsoft Partner of the Year award. Bentley was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of user solutions based…
