HDR’s Erin Slayton Promoted to Transportation Program Management Director
OMAHA, Neb. — With nearly 20 years of experience in the planning, design and delivery of major transportation infrastructure programs, Erin Slayton, P.E., DBIA, ENV SP, has been promoted to serve as HDR’s transportation program management director. In her new role, Slayton will lead delivery of program management services for clients in all transportation markets and continue to diversify HDR's service capabilities. She will guide the further development of HDR’s program management practice,...
Trimble Business Center Streamlines Point Cloud Workflows and Adds Vertical Applications Enabling Survey and Mapping Professionals to Maximize Productivity
SUNNYVALE, Calif.— Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today version 5.40 of Trimble® Business Center office software, which adds new automation and integrates additional data types to generate compelling deliverables. In addition, new subscription options also lower the point of entry—increasing the accessibility and scalability for survey, mapping and engineering businesses. Automated 3D Point Cloud Extraction As the capture and processing of rich 3D point cloud data becomes mor...
Registration Open for DFI Middle East Online Conference
Hawthorne, N.J. : Registration is open for the DFI Middle East Conference being held online on February 16-18, 2021. The theme of the fifth DFI Middle East conference is “Geotechnical Engineering for Delivering Sustainable, Cost-Effective Projects.” There are four technical sessions: Deep Foundation Piling Effective and Sustainable Design Ground Improvement Deep Mixing and QC/QA for Grouted Elements This conference, organized by DFI’s Middle East Chapter, typically p...
DART Celebrates Silver Line Construction with First Concrete Pour Ceremony
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and Archer Western Herzog (AWH) commemorated construction of the future Silver Line Regional Rail project with a First Concrete Ceremony on Wednesday, December 16. The event took place near the intersection of Preston Road and the Keller Springs Road, a mile northeast of the future Knoll Trail Station in Dallas. The ceremony included a long-held tradition by the Walsh Group, parent company of AWH, of placing Miraculous Medals in a project's first concrete pour...
Brian G. Morgen Joins Thornton Tomasetti as Vice President and Seattle Office Director
(New York, N.Y. ) – Thornton Tomasetti announces that Brian G. Morgen, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., LEED AP has joined the firm as vice president and Seattle office director. Morgen has more than 16 years of experience in the Seattle market and an extensive background in structural analysis and design, and project management. He has collaborated with project teams on many technically challenging structures, including office and residential towers, healthcare facilities, civic and cultural centers and m...
Specialty Contractors Turn to Autodesk Construction Cloud in Record Numbers to Streamline Workflows, Ensure Quality and Win More Work
Leading subcontractors such as Helm Mechanical, Veit & Company and MAREK are standardizing on Autodesk’s cloud-based construction management and collaboration solutions SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced more than 4,000 specialty contractors across all industry segments – from mechanical to earthwork, HVAC, concrete, interior buildouts and more – now turn to Autodesk Construction Cloud technology for their projects. Helm Mechanical, Veit & Company and MAREK are...
Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces Versatile WBAC Wood Backing Steel Connector for Attaching Wood Backings to Cold-Formed Steel Studs
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, today introduced the WBAC wood backing steel connector designed to eliminate alignment issues and reduce installation time in connecting wood backing to cold-formed steel (CFS) studs. Answering contractor demand for an all-in-one wood-to-CFS connector for interior and finish applications, the WBAC provides a strong, easy-to-install, versatile solution that’s ideal for heavy wall han...
Scorecard: States Adopt New Energy-Saving Rules but COVID-19 Slows Overall Progress
CA ranks #1 in U.S.: MA, MN, CO, and VA are regional winners; NV is most improved Washington, DC—More U.S. states have adopted or advanced new energy-saving targets and vehicle and appliance rules, but COVID-19 slowed other efficiency efforts, according to the 2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard released Wednesday. For the first time in four years, California took first place nationwide, edging out Massachusetts, the leader in the Northeast. Other regional leaders include Minnesota in...
ARTBA President & CEO Dave Butler Released the Following Statement on Pete Buttigieg’s Nomination as U.S. DOT Secretary
(WASHINGTON)— “As a former mayor, Pete Buttigieg has seen firsthand how transportation improvements can improve the economy and quality of life in communities. “He put forward a comprehensive and thoughtful plan during his presidential run to make major improvements to highways, roads, bridges and public transit systems, and address the Highway Trust Fund’s solvency challenges. His understanding of the issue will allow him to hit the ground running once confirmed as secretary. “The pivo...
Is that building done yet? Researchers test sensors that could speed up construction schedules
Purdue University engineers developed sensors that can instantly measure concrete strength, speeding up a construction timeline. (Purdue University photo/Rebecca McElhoe) Future building complex at Purdue University is a test bed for new technology measuring concrete strength WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — How long it takes to construct a building depends in large part on when the concrete of each floor is strong enough to take on loads. Purdue University engineers have developed sensors that c...
Video: Crashes Drop Measurably After Rural Road Safety Improvement Project on US 521 in Lancaster County
Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
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