The Intelligent Transportation Society of America said its board elected new members, including some current and former heads of state departments of transportation. The group that is starting new three-year terms includes California DOT Director Laurie Berman,…
HDR Becomes Fitwel Champion, Certifies First Office with 3 Star Rating
(OMAHA, Neb. — April 10, 2018) — HDR has adopted Fitwel, a global building certification system that promotes health, and has certified its first…
Microdesk Appoints Nicholas Wolf as Director of Virtual Design and Construction Services
New York, April 10, 2018 – Microdesk, an AECO technical consultancy, announced the appointment of Nicholas Wolf as Director of Virtual Design…
HNTB Corporation Welcomes John Barton as Leader of National DOT Market Sector and Senior Vice President
ANSAS CITY, Mo. – John Barton, PE, has joined HNTB Corporation, assuming a national role as DOT market sector leader and senior vice president. Barton, working in collaboration with regional/division presidents and office leaders, develops and directs…
March – April 2018 TRENDS
In this section, Informed Infrastructure compiles infographics from trusted sources that reveal insight on infrastructure spending. We also compile some of the top infrastructure stories that shouldn’t be missed. For ongoing news coverage, turn to Informed…
The UP Companies Hires Four New Employees
(St. Louis, MO) The UP Companies (UPCO) recently added four new employees to its staff: Jim Knaust of Wentzville, MO as Senior Drywall Estimator. Knaust has 40 years of industry experience, having previously owned and operated a commercial drywall company…
Stantec Expands Leadership of Urban Planning and Design Group
Washington, D.C. TSX, NYSE:STN: Global design firm Stantec announced that Jess Alexander has moved from the firm’s Abu Dhabi office to help lead the expansion of Urban Places, Stantec’s multidisciplinary team of urban planning, design, mobility and resilience…
Mott MacDonald Appoints Ricardo Tavares as General Manager for Brazil
Mott MacDonald has appointed Ricardo Tavares as its new general manager for Brazil. Ricardo takes over from Ric Staniforth, who has returned to the UK after leading the consultancy’s Brazilian operations for the last five years. With over 30 years’ experience…
Sharp SmartStorage System Estimated to Save More than $90,000 a Year in Demand Charges for Retirement Community in San Diego
SAN DIEGO - Sharp Electronics Corporation’s Energy Systems and Services Group (Sharp ESSG) announced today that its SmartStorage® behind-the-meter energy storage solution has been selected by NW Photon Energy and Paradise Village Retirement Community,…
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $264 Million in Grants to Modernize and Improve America’s Bus Infrastructure Nationwide
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced approximately $264 million in project selections to improve the safety and reliability of America’s bus systems and enhance mobility for transit…
