Mulqueen Named to Gannett Fleming Board of Directors
(Harrisburg, Pa.) Gannett Fleming, Inc. elected Bryan P. Mulqueen, PE, to its board of directors effective Jan. 1, 2018. Based in the firm’s Raleigh, North Carolina, office, Mulqueen is an executive vice president and Transit & Rail Global Business Line director. Mulqueen has led some of the most challenging and high-profile transit and rail projects across the United States and Canada during his 30-plus year career. During his tenure with Gannett Fleming, Mulqueen has overseen multiple proje...
Concrete Suppliers Say Federal Budget Delay Interrupts FAST Act Funding Hikes
Associations representing concrete suppliers and related businesses are pressing Congress to soon complete a full-year budget bill for fiscal 2018, saying the delay prevents highway agencies from accessing a scheduled funding increase under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. Since the new fiscal year began Oct. 1 Congress has funded federal agencies with a series of short-term "continuing resolutions" that hold most spending to 2017 levels, including programs of the Highway Trus...
Groups Urge Infrastructure Plan That Maintains, Strengthens Current Investment System
A large coalition of national trade associations, all of which are stakeholders in infrastructure investment, called on Congress to pass a plan that increases direct federal project spending and encourages participation by states and private investors "without shifting federal responsibilities." In a Jan. 3 letter to congressional leaders that was also sent to the office of every member of Congress, more than 150 groups signed on including the National Association of Manufactur...
VolkerWessels and Trimble Working Together to Drive BIM Technology Innovation
SUNNYVALE, Calif.—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and VolkerWessels, a leading construction firm and global player in the field of information and communications technologies, announced today a strategic relationship to standardize VolkerWessels’ projects on a key set of Trimble construction technologies. The collaboration is designed to leverage each company’s core capabilities to advance innovations in Building Information Management (BIM) technology and improve the management and predictability of bui...
Wilo USA and Weil Pump Join ASPE’s Affiliate Sponsor Program
Rosemont, IL. Wilo USA and Weil Pump, providers of pumps and pump solutions for water management, building services and groundwater, are pleased to announce that they have signed on as American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) Affiliate Sponsors for 2018. Earlier this year, Wilo USA acquired pump manufacturer Weil Pump to reinforce the company’s commitment to the North American market. Headquartered in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, Weil Pump designs and manufactures centrifugal pumps for con...
Half Million Dollars Available from Idaho Curb Ramp Program through March 2 in Individual Grants up to $60k
BOISE - Individual grants of up to $60,000 are available to Idaho organizations statewide through a competitive application process ending March 2 for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramp Program. In total, the Idaho Transportation Department will allocate $500,000 of state funds for this program. Local jurisdictions (cities, counties and highway districts) and tribal governments are eligible to apply. Applications are available on the Idaho Transportation Department website at...
Michael Baker International Strengthens Operations in Dallas with Appointment of Laura Weis as Office Executive
Dallas (January 9, 2018) – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Laura Weis, P.E., has joined the firm as Vice President and Office Executive in Dallas. As Texas experiences aggressive growth, Ms. Weis will lead the Dallas office’s balanced portfolio of services and bring the full range of the firm’s expertise to the region in support of various infrastructure projects. She will oversee office personnel and manage the...
WinCan’s New ScanExplorer Presents Sewer Side-Scan Data
PITTSBURGH, PA — Side-scanning technology is used to image the interior of sewer pipes without relying on video. A side-scan captures the entirety of a pipe wall as a single high-res image, allowing engineers to quickly evaluate condition and identify defects. There are two major benefits to side-scanning: It speeds up inspection. The equipment operator doesn’t have to stop to pan, tilt or zoom. It speeds up analysis. Engineers and supervisors do not need to sit through video footage,...
Use of Cortec MCI-2005 Admixture Raises Seawall Service Life Prediction to 150+ Years!
A new reinforced concrete seawall off the Gulf Coast of Florida is predicted to last more than 150 years, thanks to a high density concrete mix enhanced with Migrating Corrosion Inhibitor™ admixture MCI®-2005. The owner of the structure had future generations in mind as he planned the construction of a new residence on the shore of Longboat Key. A seawall was needed to protect the shoreline from erosion, and the owner requested that the mix be designed with a minimum service life of 100...
Arcadis Names Justin Wright Chief Information Officer for North and Latin America
Highlands Ranch, Colo. – Jan. 08, 2018 – Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD) announces the appointment of Justin Wright as chief information officer for its North and Latin America regions. Wright joined Arcadis in 2007 and brings 20 years of professional experience in the design, consulting, real estate, and aviation industries. With two decades as a successful leader, Wright brings a wealth of expertise delivering innovative, technology-based solutions for companies and clients across multiple geogra...
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