14 XXL monopiles readied for installation with efficient movements and specialized equipment
First 14 XXL monopiles manufactured in Spain by the JV Navantia Seanergies-Windar Renovables were transported with flexible site planning and heavy lifting equipment As offshore wind turbines continue to grow, bespoke engineering solutions are needed to accommodate the handling of their foundations. The specialized equipment used to lift and transport their heaviest parts must be upgraded or, in some cases, created. With bigger components, come additional challenges at job sites, par...
IEEE-USA: Strengthening the Stance of Women in Engineering
New E-Book Marks Fifth Book in IEEE-USA’s Famous Women Engineers in History Series WASHINGTON, D.C. - It is no secret that women represent a far smaller percentage of the engineering workforce than their male counterparts. While some 35% of environmental engineers are women, they make up only 18% of chemical engineers, 10% of electrical engineers, and 9% of mechanical engineers. According to DiscoverE’s 2023 Executive Summary , when high school students were asked how i...
Bluebeam Appoints New Chief Financial Officer to Further Support its Long-Term Growth Strategy
Neil Yekell joins Bluebeam as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will also serve as Nemetschek Group Chief Division Controller of the Build & Construct Division Pasadena, Calif. – Bluebeam, a leading developer of solutions and services for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals worldwide welcomed Neil Yekell to their leadership team to support the company’s plan to focus on advancing innovation and accelerating corporate strategy. Yekell will oversee...
HDR Selected to Provide Civil Engineering Services at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
The Charlotte Douglas International Airport has selected HDR to provide civil engineering services for the airport for the next four years. The selection builds on nearly two decades of supporting the airport's projects and initiatives, including a current role providing on-call environmental services. As an on-call civil engineer, HDR will act as an extension of the airport’s engineering staff, providing a variety of services that could include studies, conceptual designs, investigations an...
David Weekley Homes Names Simpson Strong-Tie a National Preferred Partner for 2024
From Left to Right: John Shiegg (David Weekley Homes), David Smith (Simpson Strong-Tie), Chad Scuncio (Simpson Strong-Tie), John Johnson (David Weekley Homes) Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has earned David Weekley Homes’s prestigious “National Preferred Partner” designation for 2024. The 20th annual award recognizes the builder’s field and manufacturing partners that have consistently operated at world-...
Nearmap Unveils New Brand Identity, Signaling a New Era of Innovation and Growth
SALT LAKE CITY — Nearmap, a global leader in location intelligence and aerial imagery solutions, today unveiled a refreshed brand direction and reaffirmed its commitment to customers. As part of this visual evolution, Nearmap is dedicated to delivering its brand ambition to be the source of truth that shapes the livable world by providing reliable full-stack solutions—from proprietary camera systems and imagery capture to AI-derived insights. For over a decade, Nearmap has provided customers...
WSP Congratulates Miami-Dade on Groundbreaking for Transit Center
WSP’s design-bid-build contract for the South Dade Transit Operations Center (SDTOC) advances the county’s climate action strategy to integrate more electric buses into its fleet. MIAMI — The Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) has begun construction on a state-of-the-art Transit Operations Center (TOC) that will charge, service, operate, maintain and house its new sustainable fleet of battery electric buses (BEB). The SDTOC is the first of i...
Heidelberg Materials Acquires Concrete Recycling & Materials Business in South Texas Market
Heidelberg Materials acquires Aaron Materials, an established concrete recycler and materials producer in the Corpus Christi area. Irving, Texas, July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has acquired all assets of Aaron Materials, an established concrete recycler and materials producer in the Corpus Christi area. The operations include concrete crushing, stabilized materials and a volumetric concrete business. “The acquisition of Aaro...
ACI Foundation Now Accepting Fellowship and Scholarship Applications
The ACI Foundation is now accepting applications from graduate and undergraduate students for the 2025-2026 academic year. Two new fellowships and one new scholarship have been added, growing the total annual awards available to 48. New awards include: Kenneth C. Hover Honorary Fellowship ACI Houston Chapter Fellowship Honorary Dr. Mohan Malhotra Quebec and Eastern Ontario Scholarship ACI Foundation fellowships are offered to both undergraduate and graduate students...
Bull Moose Tube Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
CHESTERFIELD, Mo.- Bull Moose Tube Company ("BMT"), a Chesterfield, Missouri-based manufacturer and subsidiary of Caparo Bull Moose ("CBM"), has named Jim Fink Chief Operating Officer. Jim is an industry veteran with a wealth of pipe and tube engineering and operations experience spanning 35 years. BMT CEO & CFO John Krupinski commented that, "BMT is, and always has been, committed to building, maintaining, and fully leveraging a cutting-edge portfolio of assets, our operation...