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Michael Baker International Awarded FEMA MT-1 Processing Services Contract
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services celebrating 80 Years of Making…
Jacobs Announces New Leadership for People and Places Solutions Line of Business
DALLAS - Jacobs (NYSE:J) today announced new leadership roles for Ken Gilmartin and Patrick Hill, effective Aug. 1, 2020, within its People &…
Building Innovation 2020 Resilience Sessions to Cover Zero Energy, Housing Affordability
WASHINGTON, DC – Resilience is a national issue. Natural disasters like wildfires and floods are only increasing in frequency and volume, costing the U.S. an average of $100 billion annually. This is part of the reason building resilience will be prominently…
New Report Helps Local Communities Shift to Clean, Efficient, and All-Electric Buildings
[BOULDER, CO] – A new report and summary infographic released today by the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project guides local governments through policy options and pathways to electrify new buildings – a key strategy for meeting climate and public…
DART Rail Generates $10.27 Billion Near Rail Stations
A new study looking at construction near Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) light rail stations shows just how productive and important it is to the overall North Texas economy, generating billions of dollars in revenue, taxes and jobs. Researchers from the…
Understanding the Structural Behavior of a Duct System in Power Stations in New ASCE Report
RESTON, Va. – Air and flue gas ducts are unique structures, yet the structural analysis and design of ductwork is not currently addressed or governed by any national code or design standard. A new report from ASCE’s Air and Gas Duct Structural Design Committee…
American Concrete Institute Expands Certification Offerings; Launches Android Version of ACI Certification Verify App
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently announced the addition of several new certification programs, marking a total of more than 30 certification program offerings now available. To keep pace with the growing demand…
China’s energy infrastructure mapped by Baker Institute
HOUSTON – Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy has released its latest China Energy Map, an open-source, interactive chart of the country’s energy infrastructure. The map was created by Shih Yu (Elsie) Hung, a research manager at the…
UCA Announces 2020 Award Recipients
Denver, Colo. - The Underground Construction Association, a Division of SME (UCA), is pleased to announce the recipients of its top awards: Lifetime Achievement, Outstanding Educator, Outstanding Individual, and Project of the Year. The UCA Lifetime Achievement…
