First in Australia: Tilt Renewables Chooses Greenbyte for Data Management
Tilt Renewables has selected Greenbyte Energy Cloud, the cutting-edge service for wind farm management and data analysis. Tilt Renewable operates a full wind portfolio made out of 8 farms and approximately 600+ MW, marking the first assets Australia and New Zealand integrated in Energy Cloud. Tilt Renewables is striving to be the leading manager, owner and developer of renewable energy assets in Australia and New Zealand, with an additional 7 wind farms, 3 solar farms and 1 hydro plant under...
Leica Geosystems Introduces New Detection Solution for Utility Construction
(Heerbrugg, Switzerland 17 July 2018) – Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, industry leader of measurement technology, announced today the newest solution for utility and excavation professionals - the Leica DD SMART utility locator series, signal transmitters and DX Shield software. The Leica DD SMART utility locator series uses industry-leading digital signal processing to automatically detect utilities and underground assets deeper, faster and more accurately. New technology from DX Shield...
Victaulic Participates in Let's Build Construction Camp for Girls
EASTON, Pa., July 17,2018 - Victaulic®, the world's leading manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, hosted and sponsored the 2018 Let's Build Construction Camp for Girls of the Lehigh Valley. The week-long camp invites high school age girls to explore the construction trades, architecture, engineering, and construction manufacturing through hands-on experiences and field trips. On the morning of Wednesday, July 11, Victaulic welcomed about 30 participants and volunteers at its corpor...
New Document Provides Latest Specifications for Designing HDPE Conduit Power and Communications Systems
IRVING, Texas - July 16, 2018 - An updated model specification for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit has been published by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), the major trade association representing all segments of the plastic pipe industry. Available free on PPI’s website, document MS-5 “MODEL SPECIFICATION FOR HDPE SOLID WALL CONDUIT FOR POWER AND COMMUNICATIONS APPLICATIONS” assists specifiers in preparing specifications for an HDPE conduit project. According to PPI, while HDP...
Tri Cascade Expands Smart Neighborhood Technology Suite Again with Skydrop Partnership
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — July 16, 2018 — Tri Cascade, Inc., a subsidiary of SkyFidelity, Inc. (OTC Pink: SRMX) and an Internet of Things (IoT) technology company, is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Skydrop® LLC., a pioneer in smart sprinkler controllers and technology. With this partnership, Tri Cascade will utilize it’s industry leading NB (narrowband)-IoT technology to further enhance Skydrop’s current smart irrigation system and integrate Skydrop’s solution into Tri Cascad...
New Downtown Location in Oklahoma City Demonstrates HNTB’s Commitment to Region’s Prosperity and Mobility
OKLAHOMA CITY – A commitment to client service and future growth potential led HNTB to move to new office space in downtown Oklahoma City. Located at 101 North Robinson, the firm’s new office sits in the heart of downtown, and is located directly adjacent to the future route of the Oklahoma City Streetcar. HNTB leadership and local officials celebrated the new office opening with an open house event on July 12. “This new office location puts us in the best position to serve our clients statew...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $9.9 Million in Grants to Help Small Communities Improve Air Service
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation is providing $9.925 million from the Small Community Air Service Development Program to help 16 communities in 16 states develop their own solutions to local air service needs. The Department received 53 applications from 35 states. “This Administration is committed to ensuring that rural communities are not neglected and have access to the air services needed to be competitiv...
Clint Rogers Joins Stantec to Grow Southwest Water Practice Presence
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: NYSE, TSX:STN: Clint Rogers has joined global architecture, engineering, consulting, and construction firm Stantec as regional sector leader for water in the Salt Lake City office located in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. Drawing from his local knowledge and depth of experience in the region, Rogers will oversee growing Stantec’s water practice in Utah, Idaho, and Nevada in the firm’s Southwest U.S. region. Rogers comes to Stantec from Carollo Engineers where he was vice...
48 More Transportation Project Professionals Are Now “Safety Certified”
(WASHINGTON) - Forty eight individuals from 19 companies and representing 14 states have earned the “Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals™” (SCTPP) credential over the past four months, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation announced today. The certification is valid for three years. The SCTPP program is aimed at the thousands of transportation project workers, supervisors, foremen, inspectors, managers, manufacturers and materia...
Cardno Promotes Gretchen Thach to National Assessment & Remediation Lead
Boston, Mass. - Professional infrastructure and environmental services firm Cardno is pleased to announce the promotion of Gretchen Thach to Vice President, Assessment & Remediation Area Lead. In her new position, she will lead the Assessment & Remediation Business Area, guiding the implementation of the unit’s business plan, focusing on client relationship management, program performance, and career development for staff. She is a leading expert in environmental investigations, assistin...