Elwell Appointed FAA Deputy Administrator
Dan Elwell was sworn in this week as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Deputy Administrator. Appointed by President Donald J. Trump, Elwell is the second highest-ranking official at the agency responsible for ensuring aviation safety and air traffic control services for the nation. Elwell returns to the FAA during a historic period of safety and change as air traffic control reform is being considered to speed airspace modernization and new entrants like unmanned aerial vehicles and com...
iCON Infrastructure Closes New €1.2 Billion Fund
iCON Infrastructure is pleased to announce the first and final closing of a new €1.2 billion fund, iCON Infrastructure Partners IV, L.P. (“iCON IV"). iCON IV’s single close at its €1.2 billion hard cap comes just three months after commencing fundraising and reflects strong support for iCON’s investment strategy and recognition of the firm’s track record of outperformance and value creation. iCON IV was significantly oversubscribed, having received considerable demand above its initial €1.0 b...
West Wilson Utility District Turns to GEO Jobe for UAV Data Capture & Orthophoto Updates
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - GEO Jobe, a leading GIS software and solution provider offering UAV mapping services, has been integrating UAV / UAS data capture into a number of projects enabling quick turn-around and cost savings for clients. What this means is that in addition to being experts in the ArcGIS / ArcGIS Online space we can offer our clients custom application development services, GIS analysis, expertise in ArcGIS Online, Enterprise, and Server (as well as our GEOPowered Cloud solution), and...
Local GITA Chapter Partners with Private Industry
St. Paul, Minnesota - A fifth successful EnerGIS conference (June 5-6, Canonsburg, PA) has come to a close. EnerGIS was created out of the need for a local (mid-Atlantic) conference dedicated to the reinvigorated energy industry in the Marcellus and Utica Shale region. Through the efforts of a relaunched GITA Mid-Atlantic Chapter and back office support from the Geospatial Information and Technology Association (GITA) North America, EnerGIS has been able to deliver five years of stellar pre...
Applanix and the University of Waterloo Collaborate on Advanced Guidance and Control Technologies for Autonomous Vehicles
RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO – Applanix, a Trimble Company, announced today that it is collaborating on advanced research for autonomous vehicle guidance and control systems with the University of Waterloo Centre in Ontario, Canada for Automotive Research (WatCAR). Applanix will provide WatCAR with its industry-leading Positioning and Orientation System (POS) for testing autonomous guidance and control systems in real-world conditions. Applanix will also provide the Trimble GNSS-Inertial board set for...
MMFX Expands Its Global Footprint to Puerto Rico and the Caribbean
IRVINE, Calif. — MMFX Steel Corporation announces that it has partnered with a business development representative in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean: José Santiago Aponte will work with MMFX to sell and develop projects in the region. José brings nearly 20 years of experience in construction management for water, wastewater and road infrastructure projects; he also has pharmaceutical plant project experience. José’s unique expertise suite includes being a certified NACE Inspector CIP Level 2, a...
Michael Baker International Amplifies its HR Practice with the Appointments of Robert Balanti, Director of Human Resources, Jim Neral, Director of Compensation, and Brian A. Rider, Director of Talent Acquisition
Pittsburgh (June 29, 2017) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced the expansion of its Human Resources Team with three strategic hires: Robert Balanti, Director of Human Resources; Jim Neral, CCP, GRP, Director of Compensation; and Brian A. Rider, Director of Talent Acquisition. The three executives are based in the firm’s Pittsburgh Headquarters and report to Penny Mercadante, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Reso...
Hexagon Holding Early Talks With Rivals on Possible Sale: WSJ
Swedish measurement technology and software firm Hexagon AB (HEXAb.ST) has held talks on a possible sale to a U.S. or European rival which could value the company at about $20 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The Journal said the talks between Hexagon and the potential buyers were at an early stage and that the company may ultimately decide not to pursue a sale. Hexagon has a current market value of around 130 billion Swedish cro...
KYTC Aims to Develop Future Workforce Through Paid Apprentice Program With Colleges
Beginning this fall, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said, students enrolled in an automotive or diesel technology program with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System "can apply to gain paid, hands-on experience with local Department of Highways maintenance garages." The KYTC said its new Transportation Mechanic Apprenticeship Program is the state's first automotive technician apprenticeship program registered with the Kentucky Labor Cabinet's Division of Apprenticeship. It...
AECOM Appoints Zeynep Erdal as its Water Business Leader in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — AECOM, a premier, fully integrated global infrastructure firm, announced today that Zeynep Erdal, PhD, PE, has been named regional business line leader for its water business in the Los Angeles Metro+ region, which encompasses Southern and Central California and Nevada, effective immediately. In this role, she will be responsible for setting growth strategies, planning execution and delivery for client service excellence, as part of AECOM’s Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS...
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