Marine Corps Systems Command Receives Award for Emergency Response System from Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure
Huntsville, Alabama – Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure presented Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) with an Icon Award for its efforts to improve emergency response capabilities at U.S. Marine Corps bases globally. Announced at HxGN LIVE, Hexagon’s annual conference, the Icon Awards are Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure’s highest customer award, presented for visionary use of software to significantly benefit citizens and communities. In 2009, a gunman opened fire at Fort Hood, Texas, killing 1...
Transportation Expert Richard Schmalz Joins HNTB
NEW YORK – Richard Schmalz, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as civil/transportation growth champion and associate vice president in the firm’s New York office, located in the Empire State Building. Schmalz leads New York office growth efforts targeting complex, large-scale highway, bridge and rail infrastructure programs as well as design-build projects. “Richard is a recognized leader with extensive multimodal transportation engineering expertise,” said Thomas J. Spearing III, HNTB’...
Luis Villegas, Construction Management Expert, Joins HNTB
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Luis Villegas joined HNTB Corporation as director of the firm’s construction management and construction inspection practice in Pennsylvania. He brings more than 25 years of experience with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation that includes delivery of highway and bridge projects across a large portion of central Pennsylvania. Villegas is based in the firm’s Harrisburg office. “Luis is a highly respected professional, well known by our clients in Pennsylvania for h...
Environmental Permitting Expert, Jason Lancaster, PWS, CEP, Joins Cardno
Atlanta - Cardno, Inc., is pleased to announce that Jason Lancaster, PWS, CEP, has joined the firm as a program manager in the company’s Atlanta office. As a permitting specialist with more than 20 years of professional experience, Jason has developed and implemented multiple studies on upland, wetland, riverine, and other aquatic systems throughout the Southeast United States. Jason will be focused on supporting clients through Cardno’s surface water and permitting practices in Georgia...
Cynthia Keeffe Joins HDR’s San Francisco Studio as Regional Director for Health
HDR welcomes Cynthia Keeffe, AIA, ACHA, LEED BD+C, as a Regional Director for Health in the San Francisco architecture studio focusing on the west coast region. She brings more than 30 years of experience in architectural project management, planning and design and construction administration specializing in healthcare facility new construction and renovation projects. Cynthia is passionate about engaging client and design teams to identify issues, establish operational, technical and functio...
Urban Solar Lands UL Approval for Entire Product Line
BEAVERTON, OR - Urban Solar is proud to announce that all of our solar powered LED systems are now UL Listed. This listing covers all transit-related lighting products as well as all commercial solar LED lighting systems for applications including pathways, roadways, parking lots, and general illumination. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is a global independent safety science company with more than a century of experience testing, reviewing, and innovating safety solutions to help customers m...
International Panel of Judges Announced for AEC Excellence Awards 2017
Autodesk, HP, Construction Dive & Smart Cities Dive are pleased to announce a diverse, international panel of AEC industry expert judges for this year’s competition. The judges will come together to select projects that represent the best of infrastructure, building, construction, and sustainability showcasing innovative use of connected BIM technology. The AEC Excellence Awards are accepting submissions now through June 23, 2017. The judges will deliberate throughout July and August and fina...
SEAOI Announces Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards Winners and honors three individuals with Special Awards
Chicago, IL: The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) announced the winners of the 2017 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards and the John F. Parmer, SEAOI Service and Outstanding Young Engineer Awards at its Awards Banquet on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Venue SIX10 in downtown Chicago. Download the full list of Excellence in Structural Engineering Award winners. Download the full list of Special Awards winners. The Structural Engineers Association of I...
Atlas Copco to Acquire Swedish Mining Intelligence Business
Stockholm, Sweden: Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has agreed to acquire part of Mobilaris MCE AB, a Sweden-based company that provides advanced software that optimizes underground mining operations. Atlas Copco will acquire 34% of Mobilaris MCE, based in Luleå, Sweden, a business that currently is part of Mobilaris AB. Mobilaris MCE’s software solutions offer situational awareness of the mines, real-time positioning and detailed status information on ve...
MARS Company Launches New and Enhanced Version 2.2 Enterprise-Grade Software Solution for Water Meter Testing
OCALA, Fla.- MARS Company, 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. M3 2017 Version 2.2 Enterprise Software Suite enhancements include: System Performance Improvements for Increased Speed and Efficiency Enhanced Operational Control for the Mobile Truck Mount Syst...