HDR Expert Shares Sustainable, Modern Strategies for Keeping Intermodal Freight Moving
OMAHA, Neb. — Intermodal freight terminals play a crucial role in keeping goods moving through the global supply chain. And ensuring that these important facilities work as smoothly as possible is critical as the industry faces continued capacity challenges and labor shortages. Chad Hewitt (courtesy HDR) In the latest interview from HDR’s Experts Talk series, intermodal facility designer Chad Hewitt discusses how to improve efficiency at intermodal yards, addresses sustainability trends...
President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Help Communities Reduce Vulnerability to Drought
Over $310 million investment will support 25 projects bringing water to more than 850,000 per year IRVINE, CA — Following a tour of the Syphon Reservoir Improvement Project at the Irvine Ranch Water District today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton announced the allocation of $309.8 million in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and $1 million in appropriated funding for the planning, design and constr...
RMF Engineering Announces New Shareholder from Columbus, Ohio Office
Baltimore, Md. –– RMF Engineering, a leader in full-service MEP engineering, today announced the addition of Ohio-based Project Manager, David Mercer, as a shareholder in the company. "Dave came to RMF as the firm was just beginning to establish its presence in Ohio and has played an invaluable role in the scale of impact and influence we have had across the Midwest in the years since," said Vincent Jarrett, PE, Division Manager at the Columbus office and recently elected member of RMF's Boa...
Richard Wilden Rejoins NELSON Worldwide as Mixed-Use Design Leader
The established architect will lead master planning and architectural design out of the firm’s Ohio office ALPHARETTA, Georgia — NELSON Worldwide, award-winning architecture, design, and strategy firm, welcomes back Richard Wilden as Mixed-Use Design Leader of the Alpharetta office. Richard will lead master planning and architectural design, leveraging his experience designing complex mixed-use projects and ability to conceptualize projects throughout the design phases, enhancing the cap...
Syrinix Adds East and West Coast Distributors
Partners target wastewater monitoring to protect critical ecosystems HENDERSON, Nev. – Syrinix, a market leader in water and wastewater monitoring solutions, expands its footprint with the addition of two new distributors: Environmental MD (EMD) and Whitney Equipment Company, Inc. (WECI). Covering four states in the eastern and western US respectively, the new partnerships will apply smart water solutions to solve challenges shared coast to coast, including reducing non-revenue water los...
AISC Undergraduate Fellowships Support Research in 3D-Printed Structural Connections, Modular Steel Bridge Decks
CHICAGO - The American Institute of Steel Construction’s Education Foundation is pleased to present Undergraduate Research Fellowships to two exceptionally promising students. Aneesh Kakirde of Rutgers University and Haixin Zhou of Washington University in St. Louis will each receive $2,500 to conduct research projects during the fall 2022 academic term. "These fellowships prepare today's promising students to become tomorrow's thought leaders,” said AISC Director of Research Devin Huber,...
Crowley Names Bob Karl as Senior Vice President and GM of Wind Services
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.; Aug. 18, 2022) – Crowley has appointed Bob Karl as senior vice president and general manager of the company’s new business unit, Crowley Wind Services. As Crowley elevates the scope of its offerings in wind energy, Karl will lead the company’s wind services team in the strategic development and expansion of services to support the emerging sector. The development of a wind service business unit emphasizes the growing importance of wind to Crowley’s diverse portfolio to...
WSP USA Welcomes Steven Gray to Maritime Engineering Team
Gray brings 26 years of civil engineering experience to his new role, including planning, design and construction for key container, bulk and break bulk terminals. SEATTLE — Steven Gray has been named a national maritime senior project manager at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, serving as the national maritime civil leader for one of the largest waterfront/marine design groups in the U.S. “We are excited to have Steven join our nationally recogniz...
Semtech’s LoRa® Devices and LoRaWAN® Standard Integrated Into IoT Ventures and Lacuna Space Water Monitoring System
New Zealand and South Pacific to utilize the LoRaWAN® standard to anticipate and mitigate droughts CAMARILLO, Calif., Aug. 18 2022 – Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading global supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced a collaboration with New Zealand’s IoT Ventures and global connectivity provider Lacuna Space. IoT Ventures has used Semtech’s LoRa® devices to develop its Drought Early Warning System, a network of low...
AKULAR TWIN achieves Powered by iTwin designation
The powered by iTwin platform helps Akular users detect collisions and check the clearance between geometric elements. AKULAR TWIN places gigabytes of fragmented databases into an easily understandable, information-rich picture that’s transparent to all users McLean, VA – August 18, 2022 – Akular announced the release of AKULAR TWIN, a lightweight app that is built on the Bentley iTwin platform. The app enables users to upload a BIM model during construction or have a BIM model...