New York Initiates $144.6M Transportation Infrastructure Spending Effort
The state of New York recently gave the green light to $144.6 million worth of infrastructure investment for 72 projects supporting the construction of new multi-use bicycle and pedestrian facilities, new Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible sidewalks, plus improved access to public transportation and enhanced roadway safety. [Photo of Gov. Andrew Cuomo by Marc Hermann/MTA New York City Transit.] “New York State is making historic, nation-leading investments in cleaner and more susta...
Fluor Completes Construction of Third Major U.S. Transit P3 Commuter Rail Line in Denver
IRVING, Texas – Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the Eagle P3 Commuter Rail Project completed construction and opened the 11-mile Gold Line (G Line) from Downtown Union Station to Wheat Ridge Station located in the growing metro area of Denver. This milestone marks the third and final commuter rail line opening for the Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD), which in 2016 opened the University of Colorado A Line, serving downtown Denver and Denver International Airport a...
MARS Company Launches New and Enhanced Version 3.1 Enterprise-Grade Software Solution for Water Meter Testing
OCALA, Fla. - MARS Company, a global leader in water meter testing and technology solutions, announced today that it has launched a new, enhanced version of M3 Enterprise Software Suite, the industry's leading enterprise-grade software solution designed specifically for the waterworks industry. A key component of the New M3 Version 3.1 Enterprise Software Suite enhancements include Business Intelligence and Data Visualization Tools for Quick Analysis of Meter Performance and Distribution System...
Intelligent Transportation Systems Expert Loreana Marciante Joins HNTB
BELLEVUE, Wash. – Loreana Marciante, PMP, joined HNTB Corporation as emerging mobility solutions engineer, based in the firm’s Bellevue office. Marciante focuses on advanced technologies programs and is a key resource for HNTB in the electric vehicle solutions space. Marciante also supports Zero Emission Vehicle programs across the country and helps the firm strengthen partnerships with leading technology solution providers. Marciante has nearly two decades of experience in the urban built en...
Oldcastle Infrastructure Names Vice President of Human Resources
ATLANTA, Ga. (April 29, 2019) – Oldcastle Infrastructure™ is part of the Building Products division of CRH, the largest building materials company in North America. Oldcastle Infrastructure is pleased announce the appointment of Wendy Race to the Leadership team. Wendy Race joins the Leadership team as our Vice President of Human Resources. In this role she holds responsibility for leading all of HR and benefits programs. She brings more than 20 years of human resources experience from Genera...
AISI Releases Cold-Formed Steel Shear Wall Design Guide, 2019 Edition
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has released Cold-Formed Steel Shear Wall Design Guide, 2019 Edition (AISI D113-19), which provides discussion and design examples of steel sheet and wood structural panel sheathed, cold-formed steel framed shear wall assemblies used to resist wind and seismic forces. The guide is available for purchase in electronic format only at the AISI Steel Store at https://shop.steel.org/collections/frontpage/products/cold-formed-steel-shear-...
Hoffmann Named President of the Geoprofessional Business Association
(Harrisburg, Pa.)- Members of the Geoprofessional Business Association recently elected Gannett Fleming’s Arthur Hoffmann, Jr., PE, DGE, to the role of president and chairman of the group’s board of directors. During his tenure, he will oversee the 50th anniversary year of one of the few membership organizations specifically dedicated to the business success of geotechnical and environmental professionals.Hoffmann, who has been with Gannett Fleming for nearly 35 years, currently serves as a memb...
Irfani to Lead Gannett Fleming’s Architectural PLT
(Harrisburg, Pa.) - Gannett Fleming named Huzefa Irfani, AIA, to the role of Architectural Practice leader. His primary responsibilities include strengthening the practice’s presence in the firm’s 60 offices across the nation by implementing innovative technologies, providing technical guidance, and enhancing quality across operations.“Huzefa, who will continue in his role as architecture organization manager in New York, played a critical role in the creation of the Architectural Practice Leade...
Black & Veatch Selected for Major Onshore Wind EPC Contract
Black & Veatch has been selected to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services on a new onshore wind facility for Capital Power, a North American power producer. Under the terms of the balance of plant (BOP) EPC contract, Black & Veatch, a global provider of renewable energy solutions, will deliver the Cardinal Point Wind Project, a new 150-megawatt (MW) onshore wind facility that will be located on privately-owned lands in McDonough and Warren Co...
As Europe’s Largest Fossil Fuel Consumer Makes Transition towards Renewables, Central Eastern Europe Leads Way
The government of Norway recently decided to allocate $14 billion USD ($120bn Norwegian Kronor) from its $1 trillion oil fund in order to finance investments into renewable energy projects. As Europe’s largest producer of petroleum and one of the world’s largest suppliers of oil, Norway’s decision is a clear sign that even oil-rich nations are shifting away from fossil fuels in the global battle against climate change. Despite sourcing 99% of its electricity from hydropower, Norway ranks amon...