U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $76 Million in Airport Improvement Grants
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced three grants for infrastructure projects through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) FY2021 Airport Improvement Program. The grants, the first of approximately $3.2 billion in funding available through this program annually, will provide a total of $76 million to Chicago O’Hare International, Dallas-Fort Worth International and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airports. “Modernizing our nation's infrastructure is...
American Concrete Institute Releases 2021 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practice
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — The American Concrete Institute has released the 2021 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. The ACI Collection is the most comprehensive and largest single source of information on concrete design, construction, materials, and repair, with nearly 50 codes and specifications and more than 200 practices – including all guides and reports. The ACI Collection features ACI 318 “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete,” ACI 301 “Spe...
Carlson Software Uses AutoCAD OEM to Build an Innovative Product that Eliminates Rework for Site Contractors
Takeoff OEM creates more seamless transfer of information from design phase to construction, while leveraging the trusted and proven functionality of the industry standard for CAD BEND, Ore. - Tech Soft 3D, the leading provider of engineering software development toolkits, today announces that Carlson Software is using AutoCAD OEM to power Takeoff OEM, the company's flagship product designed to eliminate inefficiencies in the exchange of information between designers and contractors. Take...
BIM for Infrastructure Webinar Series
The Highway Engineering and Exchange Program (HEEP) has partnered with TRB AED80(1) BIM for Infrastructure Visualization Subcommittee and buildingSMART USA Chapter to continue its BIM Education Webinar Series. This BIM for Infrastructure Webinar Series is for the U.S. Transportation Industry promoting Model Based Digital Delivery throughout the project lifecycle. The first in the series is titled, "Using Model Based Digital Delivery in Design and Construction" and is scheduled for Tuesday M...
GSSI Announces Distribution Agreement with InstroTek on PaveScan® RDM Continuous Asphalt Density Gauge
GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, announces that InstroTek Inc. will serve as national and international distributor of GSSI’s PaveScan® RDM Continuous Asphalt Density gauge. PaveScan provides accurate real-time measurements to ensure pavement performance and quality. Based in Research Triangle Park, NC, InstroTek is a global leader in products and technology development for the construction and raw materials industry, with sales and services...
JCJ’s Mill River Park Concept Receives Citation for Design Excellence by the Boston Society of Architects Design Awards
BOSTON, MA — JCJ Architecture, a nationally ranked design, planning, architecture, and interior design firm, is pleased to announce that they have received a citation from the Boston Society of Architects (BSA) 2020 Design Awards. The firm’s concept design for the Mill River Park Whittingham Discovery Center was recognized in the Unbuilt Architecture and Design category. “We are honored to have our work recognized by an organization as esteemed as the Boston Society of Architects,” said...
InEight Unifies Cost and Schedule Risk in the Most Intelligent Multi-Dimensional Planning Solution for Capital Projects
InEight changes the game for construction project risk with the most comprehensive and complete risk analytics toolbox in the marketplace for total cost schedule risk assessment SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – InEight Inc., a global leader in construction project management software, today announced enhancements to its planning, scheduling and risk offering to deliver the most intelligent and multi-dimensional planning solution for capital projects. With increased infrastructure spending widely...
Crowley Integrates Jensen Maritime into New Engineering Services Group
Brings wholistic design, build and operate solutions for maritime industry clients (SEATTLE, Wash.) – To bring Crowley’s complete depth and breadth of services to maritime clients seeking design-build-operate solutions, the company has now fully integrated Jensen Maritime into the Crowley Engineering Services group. The new group will seamlessly combine Crowley’s diverse business portfolio and long history of engineering, project management and marine operations with Seattle-based Jensen’...
HDR Transit Grant Experts Help Secure $1.2 Billion for Agencies
An early design concept for NICTD’s Double Track project in Northern Indiana. Design subject to change. Recent Awards Continue Strong Record of Successful Applications in FTA’s CIG Program OMAHA, Neb. — HDR’s transit and grant experts have helped a trio of agencies recently secure a combined $1.23 billion in federal grant awards for four capital projects. The recent funding from the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grant program will contribute to $3.1 billion...
Exelon's Aquify Leverages Trimble's Digital Water Technology to Expand its Analytics Services for U.S. Water Utilities
SUNNYVALE, Calif. and CHICAGO - Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and Aquify, Exelon Corporation's water analytics service company, today announced that Aquify will leverage Trimble's advanced IoT and remote water monitoring technologies to expand its services for water utilities. The collaboration enables Aquify to make it easier for public and private water utilities to implement digital solutions for improving sustainability, reducing non-revenue water loss and improving infrastructure performance....