Skanska and McLean JV Selected for Norfolk International Terminal Improvements by The Port of Virginia
Norfolk, VA (March 13, 2024) – The Skanska-led JV with its partner McLean Contracting Company announces its selection by The Port of Virginia to revitalize the Norfolk International Terminal North Wharf. The contract, valued at $85 million, marks a significant step in enhancing the terminal’s infrastructure. The Port of Virginia is the fifth largest container port in the nation and the project is part of a $650 million master program for the North International Terminal to maximize its valuab...
Center of Excellence for Advancing Productivity Welcomes Additional Members
Farmington Hills, Mich (March 13, 2024): PRO: An ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Productivity has added new members Baker Construction, and Cemex. Baker joined as a Platinum Member, while Cemex joined as a Bronze Member. Baker Construction is the nation's largest commercial concrete contractor, specializing in industrial, industrial distribution, structural, and restoration construction. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Monroe, OH, Baker has nearly 7,500 co-workers with a presence...
IECA’s Newly Board and Officers Exemplify Membership Representation
Denver, Colo – The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) is pleased to announce the addition of Matthew Welch, CESSWI, CPESC and Michael Frankcombe to the Board of Directors along with Rafael “Nicky” Araujo, PE as a returning member. New board members were officially welcomed at the IECA Annual Conference in Spokane, Washington in February. Furthermore, officers for the forthcoming year have been elected, comprising a diverse group of industry leaders: Jerry Sanders, CPESC – Pre...
International Code Council and Modular Building Institute Publish New Standard for Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing System Elements Used in Off-site Construction
This comprehensive standard will be part of the 1200 series portfolio of standards to address the challenges faced by the off-site construction industry Washington, D.C. –The International Code Council, in partnership with the Modular Building Institute (MBI), has published ICC/MBI 1210-2023, Standard for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Systems, Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation in Off-site Construction. This American National Standard is now part of ICC/MBI’s existing series of off-s...
Biden-Harris Administration Releases First-Ever National Strategy to Accelerate Deployment of Zero-Emission Infrastructure for Freight Trucks
Landmark Strategy Will Build on New National Electric Vehicle Freight Corridors Designated by the Federal Highway Administration and Advance the President’s Clean Transportation Goal to Decarbonize the Freight Sector to Improve Our Communities, the Environment, and the Economy Washington, D.C. – The Biden-Harris Administration today released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy . Developed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation and U.S. Department...
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Biden-Harris Administration Opens Applications for $1.2 Billion in Funding to Decrease Air Pollution from the Transportation Sector as Part of Investing in America Agenda
New Inflation Reduction Act program provides funding to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico WASHINGTON - As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda and ongoing work to improve air quality, decrease pollution and tackle the climate crisis, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today launched the Low Carbon Transportation Materials Program. The program is aimed at lowering air pollution, specifically greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), th...
Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. (S&SE), Leading the Charge in Clean Air Solutions Across Renewable Energy Sectors
Long Beach, CA, March 12th, 2024 – Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. (S&SE), a forefront innovator in clean air technologies, announces its expansion into the renewable energy market, offering pollution abatement solutions tailored to the solar, wind, electric vehicle (EV), and hydrogen sectors. As renewable energy sources gain momentum globally, S&SE stands poised to leverage innovative technologies and sustainable practices to drive meaningful change. With approximately one-seventh of the worl...
T &T Construction Management Group, Inc. Builds a Basketball Court at Souderton Borough Community Park as Exclusive Sponsor
Souderton, PA – T&T Construction Management Group, Inc., a woman-owned premier specialty contractor, presented the Souderton-Telford Rotary Club with a donation to finance the completion of the Souderton Community Park basketball court. The concrete court was recently completed with a Day of Service by the T&T Construction Management Group, Inc. Northeast Regions team members. The funding will support the installation of basketball hoops, line painting, benches, and landscaping. The check was pr...
DFI Educational Trust Awards 11 Scholarships to Students Pursuing Careers in Civil and Geotechnical Engineering
Hawthorne, N.J. (March 11, 2024): The DFI Educational Trust recently awarded 11 scholarships totaling $38,750 to students pursuing careers in civil and geotechnical engineering. The scholarships went to the following recipients. LANGAN Engineering & Environmental Services Legacy Scholarship Fund ($6,250 each) Yaser Zafari, graduate student, is the recipient of the Bernard F. Langan Scholarship at Purdue University. Kim Hertz, graduate student, received the Donald J. Murphy Memoria...