SwRI developing connected vehicle data exchange platform for Florida Department of Transportation
Resulting platform will enable real-time, safety-critical data analysis, dissemination Southwest Research Institute is leading an $8 million project to develop a data exchange platform enabling the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to analyze road conditions in real-time and communicate important travel information to the traveling public, state/local government entities, private sector partners and other stakeholders. In addition to real-time analysis, the platform will also suppor...
HNTB’s Mark Deaton designated as fellow by Design-Build Institute of America
Prestigious honor from premier industry organization a recognition of accomplishments and contributions within the design and construction profession KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Mark Deaton, FDBIA, RA, LEED AP, was recently named to the 2021 Class of Fellows from the Design-Build Institute of America, joining an elite list of industry professionals who have garnered this designation. Deaton, who serves as director of operations and project director for HNTB’s architecture practice, has built...
Hydropower will continue to dominate annual power generation in Canada to 2030, says GlobalData
Hydropower held a share of 60.2% in total annual generation in Canada in 2020 and this share is expected to marginally decline to 58% in 2030; however, it will continue to hold the dominant share in Canada’s generation mix, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Rohit Ravetkar, Power Analyst at GlobalData, says: “Canada is among the global leaders in hydropower generation, with several provinces in the country, including British Colombia, Quebec, and Manitoba, generati...
Louisiana to receive nearly $6 billion from Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Baton Rouge – Today, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced that the state is slated to receive nearly $6 billion from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) after the United States House of Representatives passed the bipartisan bill, which was passed by the U.S. Senate this past August. The IIJA is the largest dedicated highway and bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system. In addition, Louisiana is well positioned to comp...
Troy Thompson to Lead Testing and Balancing Services at WSP USA
Specializes in science & technology research and healthcare projects; provided medical facilities with critical space testing during COVID-19 pandemic. COLUMBIA, Maryland, November 9, 2021 — Troy Thompson has been tapped to lead testing and balancing services, including critical space testing for healthcare facilities, within the Property and Buildings business at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. Testing and balancing service is the final quality a...
Advanced Drainage Systems Announces EcoPure BioFilter Urban Stormwater Management Solution for Low-Impact Developments and Green Infrastructure Projects
HILLIARD, Ohio – November 9, 2021– Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) (NYSE: WMS), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions, today released the EcoPureä BioFilter urban stormwater management solution in response to increased stormwater runoff as a result of impervious surfaces associated with accelerated urbanization. EcoPure BioFilter is engineered for low-impact developments (LID) and green infrastructure projects requiring design flexibility, application of diverse plant...
Trimble Establishes Dr. Gladys West Scholarship Program
Scholarship Program to Honor Technology Pioneer and Hidden Figure Who Helped Invent GPS SUNNYVALE, Calif.—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today a scholarship program to honor Dr. Gladys West, a pioneer in mathematics, minority advancement and the advent of the Global Positioning System (GPS)—one of our most widely used innovations throughout the world. Known today as the hidden figure who helped invent GPS, Dr. West is one of the reasons why consumers can receive driving directions from a...
ASCE Statement on House Passage of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
The following is a statement by Dennis D. Truax, P.E., President, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE): WASHINGTON, DC. – It is a great day for the nation as the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), fulfilling President Biden’s vision with a historic piece of legislation that will have monumental impacts on the economy, public safety, global competitiveness, and each American’s well-being. Passage of this five-year, $1.2 trillion b...
NARUC Task Force Releases Emergency, Disaster and Pandemic Response Resources at Annual Meeting
Publications Recommend Actions for Improved Energy Systems Resilience and Lessons from COVID-19 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Emergency Preparedness, Recovery, and Resiliency Task Force today announced the release of two new publications that examine key regulatory considerations for emergency preparedness, disaster response and recommend specific actions for state public utility commissions to enhance energy system resilience to major disrupti...
Governors Applaud House Infrastructure Vote
WASHINGTON – Today, National Governors Association (NGA) Chairman Governor Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas and Vice Chairman Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey released the following statement after the House voted 228-206 to advance the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: “On behalf of the National Governors Association, we applaud House members of both parties as they voted to advance the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, which passed out of the Senate last month. T...
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