HDR Establishes New Philadelphia Office
Located in the heart of the city directly in front of City Hall is HDR’s new office in Philadelphia. Home to an interdisciplinary practice with expertise in both architecture and engineering, the new space sets the stage for a collaborative work environment amidst sweeping views of Philadelphia's iconic landmarks. “We see definite advantages in terms of being able to provide a wider range of services for our clients,” says Elizabeth Mahon, AIA, LEED AP, Managing Principal of Philadelphia’s ar...
U.S. Department of Transportation Key Staff Appointments
Washington, D.C. – The following is a list of U.S. Department of Transportation recent senior appointees: Anthony Bedell, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs Anthony Bedell brings over 20 years’ experience in business and government relations to the Department. Bedell’s previous federal government experience includes serving as Associate Administrator for Congressional Affairs at the U.S. Small Business Administration, as well as, a Senior Legislative Officer at the Dep...
Barrasso Emphasizes Use of Existing Formula System to Allocate New Infrastructure Funds
The chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee told U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao he wants to see new infrastructure funding distributed through the established formula system in which the Highway Trust Fund allocates money to states and transit agencies. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., first highlighted that issue in his opening statement at a May 17 hearing where Chao was testifying, and later pressed Chao on it. His emphasis on using the formula funding approa...
Environmental Regulation Expert, Shawn Wilcockson, Joins Cardno
Chicago (May 23, 2017) -- Cardno, Inc., is pleased to announce that Shawn Wilcockson has joined the firm as a senior project manager in the company’s Chicago office. He will focus on managing natural resources and environmental sciences projects within the utilities and infrastructures markets. Shawn brings more than 10 years of broad professional experience in land, water, and wildlife resource management. He is an experienced manager with expertise in environmental regulation complianc...
NCPPP Lauds Pioneers of P3 Transportation Infrastructure
The National Council for Public-Private Partnerships (NCPPP), the leading association in the field, is proud to announce its inaugural list of the Top 10 P3 Transportation Infrastructure Pioneers. “Public-private partnerships are as much about the people driving the projects as they are about the projects themselves,” said Executive Director Todd Herberghs. “It takes tenacity, creativity and will to incorporate this alternative project delivery method into the traditional fi...
Charles Stone joins HNTB as principal tunnel engineer
NEW YORK (May 22, 2017) – Charles A. Stone, PhD, PE, will join HNTB Corporation as principal tunnel engineer on May 30. Stone will be based in the firm’s New York City office and work with clients nationwide. Stone has more than 25 years of experience on tunneling, shaft and mining construction projects. His experience includes construction and design of highway, rail, transit, water/wastewater tunnels and deep mine shafts. His area of specialization is the construction of underground struc...
H. Daniel Cessna, P.E., Joins Michael Baker International as Senior Vice President and Pennsylvania Headquarters Regional Director
Pittsburgh - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that H. Daniel Cessna, P.E., has joined the firm as Senior Vice President and Pennsylvania Headquarters Regional Director. In his new role, Mr. Cessna will oversee all engineering, business, marketing and financial operations related to the firm’s Allentown, Fort Washington, Harrisburg, Middletown, Moon Township and Philadelphia offices. He also will leverage Michael Baker’...
Video: Overview of the New Champlain Bridge Worksite - April 2017
Curious to see the evolution of the construction of the new Champlain Bridge as the crow flies? Take a moment to view our new drone images taken last April. An excellent overview of the work progress and a good way to see the colossal work carried out by our teams in the last months! You will be able to see the three main working platforms, the East Approach, the West Approach and finally the Cable-Stay Bridge. Ready for takeoff?
HNTB Selected 2017 Employer of the Year by Women’s Transportation Seminar of Greater Dallas/Fort Worth
DALLAS – HNTB Corporation, an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors, has been selected Employer of the Year by the Greater Dallas/Fort Worth chapter of the Women’s Transportation Seminar. The award was presented at a recognition dinner on April 28, 2017. WTS is an international organization dedicated to building the future of transportation through the global advancement of women. It has more than 5,000 members, both women and men, in c...
Next Generation of Transportation Construction Industry Leaders Press Members of Congress on Highway Trust Fund Fix
(WASHINGTON) - Seventeen emerging leaders in the transportation design and construction industry participated in an intensive Washington, D.C., “boot camp” introduction to the federal legislative and regulatory processes, and then went to Capitol Hill to urge their members of Congress to find a permanent revenue fix for the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) and to fully fund the FAST Act for FY 2018. They were in the Nation’s Capital May 16-18 as part of the American Road & Transportation Builders Ass...
Video: Crashes Drop Measurably After Rural Road Safety Improvement Project on US 521 in Lancaster County
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