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Precast Protects Life During Nature’s Fury

May 7, 2024 - in News

CHICAGO – A tornado outbreak April 26-28 reminds us of the ferocious destruction nature’s most violent storms can cause. At least 28 tornadoes occurred from Texas to Iowa, tragically killing five, injuring several more, and destroying many buildings. …

DFI Announces 2024-2025 Traveling Lecturer Matthew E. Meyer, P.E., BC.GE

May 7, 2024 - in News, People

Hawthorne, N.J. (May 6, 2024): Matthew E. Meyer, P.E., BC.GE, principal at Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, has been selected as the 2024-2025…

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $3 Million in ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief Funding for I-95 Repairs After Truck Fire in Norwalk, Connecticut

May 7, 2024 - in News, Roads, Transportation

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $3 million…

GHD Names Chris Hunter as Americas CEO

May 6, 2024 - in News, People

TORONTO — Global professional services company GHD has announced the appointment of Chris Hunter as Americas Chief Executive Officer. Following a 25-year career at GHD, he was most recently responsible for the company’s operation in Canada as Executive…

Hexagon acquires Xwatch to strengthen its construction safety portfolio

May 6, 2024 - in Corporate, News

Hexagon, the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced the acquisition of Xwatch Safety Solutions. Xwatch provides machine control hardware and software technologies designed to enhance…

ButcherJoseph Advises Environmental Restoration on a Sale to Its Employees

May 3, 2024 - in Corporate, News

Saint Louis, MO – ButcherJoseph & Co. (“ButcherJoseph”) served as financial advisor to Environmental Restoration, LLC (“Environmental Restoration”) on a sale to its employees. The transaction, which closed on April 16,…

COWI and BOT Construction Group reach major milestone in William Halton Parkway Bridge construction

May 3, 2024 - in Bridges, News

[Toronto, 2 May 2024] – Leading international engineering consultancy COWI in collaboration with BOT Construction Group has achieved a critical milestone in the construction of the North Bridge by successfully achieving continuity within Spans 2 and 3 of…

Duperon Corporation Receives Export Achievement Certificate

May 3, 2024 - in Awards, News

US Commercial Service recognizes wastewater treatment manufacturer for impact on US international economy    Saginaw, Mich. – Continuing its global commitment to people, water and the planet, Duperon Corporation has been awarded an Export Achievement…

Trimble Introduces New Features for R780 GNSS Smart Antenna for Construction

May 3, 2024 - in News, Products

Trimble has introduced a new version of the R780 GNSS Smart Antenna for construction site positioning. The following features now come standard with the R780: A dual-band radio (450 / 900 MHz) that connects to diverse base stations and job sites without the…

New Executive Director Named for Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Chapter

May 3, 2024 - in News, People

CHICAGO – The Northeast chapter of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) has named Sarah Patrie, PE, as its new executive director. In her new role, Patrie will advance PCI’s marketing, technical, and educational efforts in New England and New…