U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Over $41 Million in Awards for Innovative Technologies to Improve Transportation Mobility and Access for Persons with Disabilities
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that the Trump Administration will award more than $41 million to 15 teams in 15 states through two Department of Transportation design challenges to improve transportation access to persons with disabilities and individuals with mobility challenges. “These exciting projects support the development of new innovative, inclusive, and affordable transportation technologies that address mobility and access challenges,” s...
MD State Highway Administration Wins Transportation Award for Excellence in Innovation
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) has received an award for excellence from the Maryland State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) for programs and a leadership team that work to build, grow, and maintain a culture of innovation in Maryland. "It is an honor to receive this recognition from leaders in the field of highway construction and operations. We would like to accept this award in memory of our colleague Aaron Jones, who passed awa...
John O’Neill Brings His Leadership Experience to Gannett Fleming
I am pleased to announce that John O’Neill, PMP, has joined Gannett Fleming as a senior tolling and mobility advisor. John has extensive leadership experience in the transportation industry, including 15 years serving the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) and its customers, most recently as its chief operating officer. In his new role, John will continue tackling challenging transportation issues with a commitment to developing powerful partnerships that result in delivering transforma...
Kay Maschek Rejoins Clayco as Director of Design Strategy
Co-leading the Consolidated Distribution Unit, Maschek will assist in advancing Clayco’s strategic approach to design and procurement, particularly with multifamily and other residential construction. CHICAGO—National commercial real estate, design and construction leader Clayco announces Kay Maschek returns to Clayco as Director of Design Strategy within Clayco’s Consolidated Distribution Company (CDC), a Clayco business unit dedicated to providing cost-effective procurement solutions. Masch...
Pizzimenti joins WSP USA to Lead Southeast Region Alternative Delivery
Brings 20 years of international construction experience with large-scale infrastructure projects to his new role as a vice president with the firm. MIAMI — WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, continues its expansion of the firm’s alternate delivery programs with the arrival of David Pizzimenti as alternate delivery leader for the Southeast region. “David’s 20 years of experience in the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects includes ex...
Municipal Sewer Cleaning: 7 Tips to Achieve Better, Faster Production
Industry experts provide guidance to optimize cleaning efficiency, while preventing or quickly resolving problems such as tough blockages and “blown toilets” Operators cleaning municipal sewer, storm and sanitary lines face a host of challenges on the job. This can range from having to clean miles of line in the most efficient manner, complying with annual regulatory mandates, to handling tough blockages caused by roots, grease, and cave-ins. It can even involve dreaded “blown toilets”...
Baltimore Aircoil Company’s Nexus® Modular Hybrid Cooler, which Automatically Optimizes Energy and Water Savings, is now Available with Enhanced Water Management and More
Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) announces enhancements to the revolutionary Nexus® Modular Hybrid Cooler, the world’s first intelligent, plug-and-play, modular hybrid fluid cooler for HVAC and light industrial applications. The Nexus® Modular Hybrid Cooler, which already led the industry for lowest installation costs, lowest operating costs, lowest maintenance costs, and maximum uptime now provides best water quality resulting from enhanced water management. An optional water di...
Skanska builds Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute in Florida, USA, for about USD 64M, about SEK 524M
Skanska has signed a contract with Orlando Health, Inc. to construct the new Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute in Orlando, Florida, USA. The contract is worth about USD 64M, about SEK 524M, which will be included in the US order bookings for the fourth quarter 2020. The new 371,000-square-foot (about 35,000 sqm) institute will include an eight-story hospital that will house 75 inpatient rooms and 10 operating rooms (ORs). An adjoining 6-story medical office building will include two...
Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $78,000 to Community Organizations During the 2020 Holiday Season
Pleasanton, Calif. — Through its headquarters and other facilities, Simpson Strong-Tie has donated $78,000 over the 2020 holiday season to community organizations across the country and internationally. Several of the company’s locations donated funds normally reserved for holiday celebrations to nonprofits in the communities they serve. The company’s headquarters in Pleasanton, Calif., donated $15,000 each to the Alameda County Community Food Bank and Eden I&R, which runs the county’s 211 ho...
ACI Virtual Concrete Convention to Be Held March 28-April 1, 2021
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — The American Concrete Institute announces that the ACI Virtual Concrete Convention will be held March 28-April 1, 2021. Originally scheduled as an in-person event in Baltimore, MD, USA, this 100% virtual event will provide ease for participation from anywhere around the world while prioritizing attendee safety. “The ACI Virtual Concrete Convention held last October provided a record-breaking number of attendees the opportunity to participate in our programming,” st...
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