The Leading Utilities of the World Network Welcomes Five New Members in Amsterdam
AMSTERDAM, NL - The Leading Utilities of the World (LUOW) Network inaugurated five new members during the Utilities Leaders Forum at the Amsterdam International Water Week (AIWW) conference 2017. The new members will help drive the network’s goal of assembling the world's most successful and innovative water and wastewater utilities, to help drive performance across the sector through achievement, idea sharing, and inspiring others to improve. The inauguration took place during the 2nd half o...
Senior and Emerging Talent Excel for Fugro at Prestigious Drilling Awards
The accomplishments of Fugro drilling practitioners at different milestones in their career have been recognised at the British Drilling Association’s (BDA) annual awards. The coveted Lifetime Achievement award was picked up by John Smith as he marks almost 50 years in the geotechnical industry, over 30 of those with Fugro. Lead Driller of the Year was won by Lee Donachie who has made rapid progress since joining Fugro as a drilling assistant in 2011. Fugro was also highly commended in th...
Smart, Sustainable Building Designs Take Top Place in Juried ITU Architectural Competition
Geneva – The jury appointed to judge the international architectural competition for the new headquarters building of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Place des Nations, Geneva, has named the top four architects selected. The selected four laureates are, in order: Christian Dupraz architects, Switzerland Mads Mandrup Hansen, Denmark Romain Ecorchard, France Jean-Pierre Dürig, Switzerland Of the total of 74 entries from all over the world, these four...
United Water Restoration Group Appoints Roy Billesbach, President, Partner
ORMOND BEACH, Fla.- The founders of United Water Restoration Group, Inc. (UWRG), the premiere franchise provider of disaster restoration services for residential and commercial properties in the United States and Canada, today announced the appointment of Roy Billesbach as President and Partner. Mr. Billesbach is based in the company's headquarter office in Ormond Beach, FL. A recognized leader in the field of business franchising, Mr. Billesbach brings more than 20 years of senior level nati...
Celebrating the 50th Annual Secretary’s Awards Ceremony
Secretary Elaine L. Chao kicked off the 50th Secretary’s Awards Ceremony to a thunderous ovation. Recipient’s from all Agencies, Offices and as far away as Juneau, Alaska, were gathered in the West Atrium of DOT headquarters to receive awards on excellence and merit. The Secretary took the opportunity to give a special thanks to the more than 300 DOT employees who have volunteered for special assignments to assist with recovery efforts after the recent series of devastating hurricanes. The l...
NARUC Installs Connecticut PURA Vice Chair John W. ‘Jack’ Betkoski as New President
BALTIMORE—The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners installed Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority Vice Chair John W. ‘Jack’ Betkoski III as its new President at its Annual Meeting and Education Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. More than 1,300 attendees were on hand for the meeting, held November 12-15, which convened national utility regulators, industry representatives and consumer advocates for panels that covered a range of issues across the energy, telec...
Program Management Expert Alan Williamson Joins HNTB
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Alan Williamson, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as a senior project manager, providing program management services to clients. Based in the firm’s Harrisburg office, Williamson supports the firm’s efforts with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s public-private partnership office. Prior to HNTB, Williamson was with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in a variety of roles, including project manager for the PTC’s conversion to all electronic tolling, project manager...
Engineering Design & Construction Expert Frank Cantrell, PE, Joins Cardno's Charlotte Office
Charlotte, NC - Cardno, Inc., is pleased to announce that Frank Cantrell, PE, has joined the firm as Senior Project Manager in the company’s Charlotte, NC, USA office. With nearly 40 years of professional engineering experience, Frank has provided comprehensive project management for dozens of major road, water, sewer infrastructure, and storm projects throughout the Southeast. Frank’s experience leading teams of engineers and inspectors benefits Cardno’s clients seeking support and guid...
Michael Baker International Hires Peter Quintanilla to Lead Urban Design Studio in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Peter J. Quintanilla has joined the firm as the Urban Design Studio (UDS) Lead for the Pennsylvania Headquarters Region. Michael Baker’s UDS is a national multidisciplinary team of planners, landscape architects, architects and engineers, solely devoted to projects that improve the physical and social environments of communities. Based in the firm’s Moon Towns...
Land Development and Subsurface Utility Engineering Expert Jim Herbert, PE, Joins Cardno's Austin Office
Austin, TX - Cardno, Inc., is pleased to announce that Jim Herbert, PE, has joined the firm as Senior Project Manager in the company’s Austin (Round Rock), TX, USA office. With more than 15 years of professional engineering experience, Jim has an extensive project background in public and private land development, specifically vertical mixed-use projects. Jim has a range of expertise in projects at state, county, and municipal levels including preliminary engineering, feasibility analysi...
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