Contech Engineered Solutions Announces New Version of the Design Your Own Detention System Tool
West Chester, OH – Contech Engineered Solutions released the latest version of its industry leading Design Your Own Detention System tool, an online program for designing stormwater detention and infiltration systems constructed with Contech corrugated metal pipe (CMP). The newest release provides engineers unparalleled flexibility in the layout and configuration of underground detention systems. The free tool is available at www.conteches.com/dyods. The release includes new functionality pre...
ASCE report: Pandemic adds to infrastructure woes
Infrastructure is the foundation that connects U.S. businesses and enables communities to thrive. Our roads, water systems, energy grid and more help drive the economy, support our quality of life and ensure public health and safety. Unfortunately, we have been underinvesting in our infrastructure for decades. In 2019, the U.S. spent just 2.5% of our GDP on infrastructure, down from 4.2% in the 1930s. From 2016 to 2025, we’ll underinvest in our infrastructure by $2 trillion, according to the 201...
Woolpert to Provide Information Technology Archives and Information Management (AIM) Support Services for DOE Office of Legacy Management
The IDIQ contract will help the Legacy Management Support team deliver long-term sustainment of Department of Energy post-closure sites across the country. WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 24, 2020) — Woolpert has been contracted to provide the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Legacy Management Services (LMS) team with information technology, records and information management, and Environmental Spatial Data Management (ESDM) to support activities for DOE Office of Legacy Management (LM) sites located t...
Skanska renovates North Central Bronx Hospital in Bronx, New York, USA for USD 64.8 M, about SEK 606 M
Skanska has signed a contract with the New York City Health and Hospital Corporation to renovate the North Central Bronx Hospital in Bronx, New York, USA. The contract is worth USD 64.8M, about SEK 606 M, which will be included in the US order bookings for the second quarter of 2020. The 71,000-square-foot renovation includes the addition of 120 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds and support space for the executive administration staff at the existing hospital. Construction began in April 202...
USDOT to Award $906M in INFRA Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation noted on June 18 that it plans to issue $906 million to fund 20 projects in 20 states via its Infrastructure for Rebuilding America or INFRA discretionary grant program; funds being funneled largely through state departments of transportation. [Above photo by the USDOT.] USDOT said in a statement that applications for this round of INFRA grant program funding – established by the 2015 Fixing America’s Surface Transportation or FAST Act –...
Duke Energy Chooses ASCENT to Develop Targeted Learning Solutions for its Substation Designers
ASCENT to present overview of custom solutions at Substation Design Solution Industry Consortium on June 24, 2020 Baltimore, MD — June 24, 2020 — As power utilities modernize their energy grids, Duke Energy, one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, turned to ASCENT- Center for Technical Knowledge to develop training content for their design engineers. “Standardizing and implementing the substation design tools and methodologies is an important factor f...
New Acoustics at La Guardia Airport’s Terminal B: Designed to take the stress out of flying
New York; June 24, 2020: Cerami is pleased to announce its role in steering the acoustic design for the new Terminal B at La Guardia Airport. The $4 billion project involved replacing dated stainless-steel columns and low ceilings with an airy, art-filled terminal dotted with trees, natural light and soaring ceilings up to 60 feet in height. La Guardia Terminal B, re-imagined by LaGuardia Gateway Partners, including design by HOK, is now a beacon of light in 21st century development and the over...
Microdesk Expands BIMrx Product Line with Tailored Solutions for Design and Construction
New York, NY - Global BIM and EAM consulting firm Microdesk, a leading provider of business and technology services for the design and construction industry, has expanded its comprehensive BIMrx® portfolio with the release of BIMrx Fabrication and BIMrx MEP as well as updates to BIMrx Core. Each of these custom-tailored solutions allow Architects, Engineers and Contractors to streamline workflows and maximize efficiency within Autodesk Revit. BIMrx Fabrication was built by construction profes...
Sukow Named Southwest Construction Services Lead at WSP USA
Former Caltrans engineer brings nearly three decades of experience to new construction services leadership role covering Southern California and Nevada. ORANGE, CALIFORNIA (June 24, 2020) — Derich Sukow has been named as vice president and construction services lead for the Southwest district at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. Sukow brings over 27 years of construction management, project management and design experience on transportation infrastr...
Robert Mankowski, SVP of Digital Cities, Bentley Systems, Joins the Executive Board of the World Geospatial Industry Council
EXTON, Pa. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twin cloud services for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, announces that Robert Mankowski, Bentley’s senior vice president of digital cities, has been named to the executive board of the World Geospatial Industry Council. Mankowski leads Bentley’s digital cities solution area, which provides infrastructure engineering, digital twin software, and serv...
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