Simpson Strong-Tie Vice President of Engineering Annie Kao Named to Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply Class of 2022 for Business Excellence
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced that its Vice President of Engineering Annie Kao has been named to the Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply class of 2022 for Business Excellence. Kao is responsible for engineering strategy, management and innovation across all product lines at Simpson Strong-Tie. This award recognizes leaders who have demonstrated achievement, growth and success in the hardware and ho...
Emlid released Reach RX—pocket-sized RTK rover for $1599
Emlid has launched a new product—Reach RX network rover. This is a high-performance multi-band RTK rover with a focus on simplicity. To start a job, simply enter the credentials for your corrections network (NTRIP), no more configuration is required. Reach RX fits in a pocket and is easy to carry anywhere you go. Uncompromising centimeter accuracy Emlid Reach RX is a multi-band rover tracking GPS/QZSS, Galileo, Glonass, and Beidou. It’s designed for working with any corrections network (NTR...
AISI Announces New Alexander D. Wilson Memorial Award
Photo: Dean Krouse (left) accepts the first Alexander D. Wilson Memorial Award from John Kross. Photo by Sougata Roy. Dean C. Krouse is First Recipient WASHINGTON, DC – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Steel Bridge Task Force (BTF), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) T-14 Technical Committee for Structural Steel Design, and the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) have established a new award to honor Alexander D. Wilson, a ma...
IronCraft, LLC Announces New CEO
NASHVILLE, TN – IronCraft, LLC (“IronCraft”), formerly branded Titan Implement, has named Pat Kozlowski as its new CEO replacing retiring Titan Founder Mike Turner. Kozlowski comes from Caterpillar where he served in a variety of managerial roles across compact construction equipment and ground engaging tools, driving continuous growth for attachments through new product development, loyalty programs, and innovative digital strategies and solutions. He also worked in dealer channel strategy an...
September 2022 Trends
In this section, Informed Infrastructure compiles infographics from trusted sources that reveal insight on infrastructure spending. We also compile some of the top infrastructure stories that shouldn’t be missed. For ongoing news coverage, turn to Informed Infrastructure online (www.informedinfrastructure.com), our Twitter feed (@IInfrastructure) and our weekly e-newsletter. National Groups Partner to Highlight Engineering, Public-Works Projects The American Council of...
Updated ASCE Press Book is an Indispensable Geotechnical Reference Guide
Reston, Va. – In testing, overseeing, and documenting implementation of a construction project, technicians and inspectors are often at the forefront. Author Tim Davis, senior public works inspector for the Town of Windsor Engineering Department in Sacramento County, California, assembled this in-depth field manual specifically for them; the soil technicians, inspectors, and geotechnical engineers, who need guidance during the investigation, grading, and construction phases of geotechnical proje...
In Response to Rapid Growth, Commercial Development Resources Announces Multiple Hires
CDR notably hires five experienced civil engineers to support a significant increase in project work and continued demand for the company’s specialized services in civil engineering, surveying, dry utility, and entitlements. Newport Beach, CA – Commercial Development Resources (CDR), California’s premier civil engineering land development firm, announced today the company has hired five additional civil engineers to support a significant increase in client work. Five civil engineers have...
LFM Capital Announces New Investment in Attachments Manufacturer IronCraft
NASHVILLE, TN – LFM Capital, a private equity firm focused on lower middle market manufacturing and industrial services businesses, announced today its investment in IronCraft, LLC (“IronCraft”). IronCraft, formerly branded Titan Implement, is a leading manufacturer of 3-point, skid steer, and mini-excavator attachments. Their products are sold through the company’s dealer network spanning more than 40 states and used for a variety of applications, targeting the lifestyle farmer, landscaping...
Woolpert Selected by North Central Texas Council of Governments to Provide Orthoimagery, Lidar Products and Services
The contract feeds the NCTCOG Spatial Data Cooperative Program, which supports infrastructure planning and economic development across North Texas. DALLAS — Woolpert has been contracted by the North Central Texas Council of Governments to provide orthoimagery, lidar, survey and value-added mapping services through its Spatial Data Cooperative Program. The NCTCOG facilitates the purchase of spatial data through this public-private partnership, enabling local governments to share costs and appl...
Support for fossil fuels almost doubled in 2021, slowing progress toward international climate goals, according to new analysis from OECD and IEA
Major economies sharply increased support for the production and consumption of coal, oil and natural gas, with many countries struggling to balance longstanding pledges to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies with efforts to protect households from surging energy prices, according to analysis released today by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the International Energy Agency. New OECD and IEA data show that overall government support for fossil fuels in 51...