Woolpert Performs Largest Commercial Single Photon Lidar Acquisition in North America for USGS
LAKE ANDES, S.D. — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) contracted Woolpert for single photon lidar (SPL) data acquisition and processing of approximately 3,726 square miles of South Dakota. The task order was issued under the Geospatial Product and Services Contracts (GPSC 3) as part of the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP), which is a USGS initiative to systematically collect enhanced elevation data via high-quality lidar data across the conterminous U.S., Hawaii and the U.S. territories. This nearl...
Bechtel to Manage Groundbreaking Rail Project in Texas
Bechtel, a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction, has been selected by Texas Central to manage the development of the Texas High-Speed Rail project. Once complete, the railway will connect North Texas, the Brazos Valley, and Houston in approximately 90 minutes, capable of reaching speeds of up to 200 miles per hour. “We’re putting all of the elements together, building toward the expected 10,000 direct jobs each year during construction in Texas,” Carlos Aguilar, Texas...
AECOM-Arup JV wins ACEC Grand Award for Second Avenue Subway
NEW YORK — AECOM, a premier, fully integrated global infrastructure firm, announced today that it has received a 2018 Grand Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) for its work on the Second Avenue Subway-Phase 1 project in New York City. This award is shared with AECOM’s joint venture partner, Arup, and the project’s owners, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Capital Construction (MTACC) and New York City Transit (NYCT). The AECOM -Arup JV provided full engineerin...
AECOM leads the list of ReNew Canada’s 2018 Top 100 Biggest Infrastructure Projects
MARKHAM — AECOM, a premier, fully integrated global infrastructure firm, announced that it has received ReNew Canada’s Platinum Elite badge designation for its involvement on 31 of ReNew’s 2018 “Top 100 Biggest Infrastructure Projects.” This year’s report lists CAD$199 billion (US$160 billion) in infrastructure investments throughout Canada from public and private sources. AECOM showcases a diversified portfolio in key markets from across the entirety of Canada, with 16 projects in Ontario...
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Selects Dewberry for Greater Washington Innovation Award, Professional Service Innovator of the Year
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce presented Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, with the Professional Service Innovator of the Year Award at this year's Greater Washington Innovation Awards ceremony. The firm was selected based on its use of geospatial damage assessments to aid response and recovery efforts by quickly identifying the impact of severe flooding in southern Louisiana in August 2016. Geospatial damage assessments can rapidly determine damage by integrat...
PennDOT Announces Statewide Innovations Challenge Winner
Harrisburg PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that a team of students from The Haverford School, Montgomery County, has been selected as the statewide winner for its inaugural Innovations Challenge. "Since last fall, students have been working hard to solve this year's challenge," said PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards. "My personal thanks to all who took part in the PennDOT Innovations Challenge this year. I am impressed by all of the innovative...
HDR Transportation Group Launches “Experts Talk”: Conversations with Thought Leaders
(OMAHA, Neb.) - HDR has launched “Experts Talk,” a series of conversations featuring technical leaders discussing different aspects of transportation infrastructure design and delivery. Each interview segment will offer insights on new and ongoing trends, unique expertise, emerging technologies and the human side of infrastructure. To kick off the series, leaders from HDR’s bridges and structures program were interviewed on diverse topics influencing the practice today. Conversations published t...
2018 Excellence Awards Showcase Galvanized Steel’s Durability, Longevity, and Sustainability
CENTENNIAL, CO - The American Galvanizers Association (AGA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Excellence in Hot-Dip Galvanizing Awards. More than 110 projects, representing the versatility and allure of hot-dip galvanizing, were judged online by a panel of architects and engineers and are now featured in the AGA Project Gallery. The 2018 winners showcase the durability, longevity, and sustainability of the hot-dip galvanized coating. The preeminent award, Most Distinguished, was...
Autodesk News: Eiffel Tower Grand Site Unveiled in 3D for the First Time Thanks to BIM
Today, we saw the unveiling of the 3D model created by Autodesk that will be used during the restoration of the Eiffel Tower grand site – all 2.4 square kilometers of it. The model will be used by the Paris Council to engage with the public during the design and construction process; allowing both Parisians and tourists alike to experience the Eiffel Tower like they never have before – in virtual 3D. Autodesk is the sole technology provider collaborating with the City of Paris on this pr...
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