Transoft Solutions Announces Daniel Shihundu as CEO
Transoft Solutions, developers of productivity-enhancing software and services for the civil, transportation, and aviation industry, announced the promotion of Daniel Shihundu to Chief Executive Officer effective January 1st, 2023. In his new role as CEO, Mr. Shihundu will be responsible for providing leadership, guidance and mentorship throughout the organization, developing company strategies and goals, overseeing the execution of Transoft’s operational plans and budgets aligned to the stra...
NELSON Worldwide Appoints John Lewis as National Practice Leader, Multifamily
The experienced leader will further advance NELSON’s presence in the multifamily sector ATLANTA – February 2, 2023 — Award-winning architecture, design, and strategy firm NELSON Worldwide is excited to announce the advancement of John Lewis to National Practice Leader of Multifamily Architecture. John will continue to grow NELSON Worldwide’s presence in the multifamily space through innovative design concepts that transform the human experience. “John’s breadth of experience and keen...
Acquisition of NDT Classroom Bolsters NDT Training Portfolio
(Columbus, OH) – The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), the world’s largest technical society for nondestructive testing (NDT) professionals, today announced its acquisition of NDT Classroom, a leader in the delivery of online NDT training programs. This acquisition will increase the power and breadth of learning opportunities for NDT professionals through an extensive library of curated and convenient online training courses. Founded in 2012 by NDT pioneers Chuck Hellier an...
FHWA Announces $21 Million in Grant Awards for Tribal Transportation Safety Improvements From President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
WASHINGTON -- As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s commitment to reducing roadway fatalities, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced that 70 Tribes will receive approximately $21 million for 93 projects that improve road safety on Tribal lands. Traffic crashes occur more frequently in Tribal and rural communities, and addressing that is one of the safety goals laid out in the Department’s National Roadway Safety Strategy. “This funding from the Bipartisan Infr...
10 Stunning Projects Win Structural Steel Industry Design Awards
CHICAGO - The jury has spoken, and 10 projects across the country have won 2023 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS²) Awards! These awards, presented annually by the American Institute of Steel Construction, are the industry’s most prestigious design honor, recognizing projects that illustrate the exciting possibilities of building with structural steel and highlight the many ways steel can help express architectural intent while harnessing its uniqu...
EcoSmart Solution Partners with RISE to Develop Zero-Energy Capable Mixed-Use and Life Science Real Estate Projects Across Boston
RISE will deploy EcoSmart Solution’s proprietary geothermal infrastructure across all future projects, starting with Neponset Wharf, Sullivan Square, and Mystic Valley BOSTON, Feb. 02, 2023 - EcoSmart Solution, a green energy service provider (Green ESP) designing and delivering innovative geothermal infrastructure for zero energy capable communities, today announced a long term partnership with RISE, a minority-owned development and construction management firm that brings equitable growth o...
Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces New Elevated Column Base Ideal for Stacked Balconies in Multifamily Construction
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the Simpson Strong-Tie® ECB elevated column base, which features added standoff height that makes it easy to install waterproofing and lightweight concrete topping when connecting column or post bases in multifamily construction. A continuation of the Simpson Strong-Tie ECBQ design first launched in 2011, the new ECB elevated column base features a two-inc...
Nominate an Industry Leader or Innovator for the 2023 Transportation Development Hall of Fame
(WASHINGTON) - The American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2023 Transportation Development Hall of Fame class. Launched in 2010, the Hall “honors individuals or families from the public and private sectors who have made extraordinary contributions to U.S. transportation development during their careers.” There are two categories: Transportation Design & Construction Industry Innovators: Honors the people who discovered or cr...
120Water™ Recognized as Inaugural Partner at First Lead Pipe Removal Summit at White House
Solutions provider expands footprint as more than 2000 utilities nationwide leverage software to manage LCRR compliance ZIONSVILLE, Ind. – 120Water, the leading solutions provider for lead reduction and drinking water programs, is honored to be an inaugural partner in the new Biden-Harris Get the Lead Out Partnership. Working with the federal government and a coalition of states, Tribes, local communities, water utilities, labor unions, and nongovernmental organizations, 120Water will ad...
Foam Roof System Saves Texas Warehouse from Extensive Tornado Damage
On October 20, 2019, 10 twisters touched down along the storm line of North and Central Texas, making it one of the costliest tornado events in Texas history. While, thankfully, there were zero fatalities reported, there was extensive damage to building structures. These tornados resulted in over $2 billion of insurance claims. One particular building that took direct hits from the EF-2 tornado, was a wholesale depot warehouse in Garland County. This 1,000,000 sq. ft. horseshoe shaped depot w...