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Comprehensive Overview of Wind Loads Provisions for Standard ASCE 7-16 Provided in New ASCE Press Book

March 30, 2020 - in Buildings, News

RESTON, Va. – Wind Loads: Guide to the Wind Load Provisions of ASCE 7-16 provides a comprehensive overview of the wind load provisions in Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures, ASCE/SEI 7-16, giving users the tools…

Transcend Spatial Solutions to Rebrand as Rizing, Expanding Geospatial Services to the SAP Marketplace

March 30, 2020 - in Corporate, News

Rizing Geospatial brings location intelligence experience to the transportation industry and SAP customers STAMFORD, Conn., March 30, 2020 - Rizing, LLC,…

Crude Oil Plummets to 18-Year Low

March 30, 2020 - in Energy, News, Oil & Gas

Source: Refinitiv Eikon   Desperate Times, Desperate Measures Today US WTI Crude oil prices dropped below $20 and have seen the lowest price since…

Jacobs Selected to Operate and Manage One of the Country’s Largest Public-Private Partnerships for Wastewater Operations

March 30, 2020 - in Corporate, News

DALLAS - Jacobs (NYSE: J) was recently selected to partner with the City of Wilmington to operate and manage its wastewater treatment plant, combined sewer overflow facilities and its Renewable Energy Biosolids Facility (REBF). Located 30 minutes…

Special Awards 2020 Call for Nominations

March 30, 2020 - in Announcement, Events, News

  Call for Nominations Due April 13, 2020   Do you know someone in the industry deserving of special recognition? We are accepting nominations for the SEAOI Special Awards, and we would appreciate your help!   The John F. Parmer Award is presented…

Free Online Training for Linemen Available from Steel Utility Pole Coalition

March 27, 2020 - in Announcement, Events, News

CENTENNIAL, CO – With social distancing and stay-in-place measures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, many lineman schools have closed, making traditional training avenues impossible. But students and journeyman/apprentice linemen can continue their instruction…

2020 International Bridge Conference UPDATE

March 27, 2020 - in Announcement, Events, News

Due to the COVID-19, the 2020 IBC has been postponed until the fall. New dates are coming soon. For updates, please visit our website https://eswp.com/bridge/bridge-home/ As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold, we have been considering the impact this…

Construction Contractors Are Working to Manage Coronavirus Risks

March 27, 2020 - in Articles, Column, COVID-19

Contractors are staggering shifts and crews are cleaning tools, handles and hands in cities where projects continue. Zurich North America Construction crews in many cities continued to raise cranes and swing hammers as much of the world shut down to stem the…

Kiewit Corporation Tops Out Stantec-Designed Regional Headquarters Campus

March 26, 2020 - in News, Projects

Campus design provides easy access to public transportation and flexibility for expansion   Earlier this month, the design staff at Stantec joined Kiewit Corporation for a topping out ceremony for Kiewit’s new regional headquarters campus in the RidgeGate…

Senate Passes Stimulus Package With Billions, Potentially, for Construction

March 26, 2020 - in Featured, Financial, News

Following five days of tough negotiations among Republican and Democratic leaders and the White House, the Senate has overwhelmingly approved a massive measure aimed at helping laid-off workers, financially strapped companies and a stressed health care system—all…