IECA Region One Announces New Tagline
Denver, CO – The International Erosion Control Association Region One (IECA) recently held a vote for the new association tagline. Votes have been tallied and the new tagline is, “Protecting Soil and Water Resources.” “The new tagline highlights the mission of IECA Region One. Everything IECA does, from education, to professional development, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and networking, boils down to the preservation of soil and water,” says Joanna Fetherolf, Education Director IEC...
Brown and Caldwell to Manage Portland’s Historic Switch to Filtered Water Supply
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — Brown and Caldwell, a leading environmental engineering and construction firm, today announced it was awarded a contract to provide program management services for Portland Water Bureau’s (PWB) $500 million Bull Run Filtration Project. The project marks a critical transition for PWB and its customers, who have relied on unfiltered water from the federally protected 102 square mile Bull Run Watershed as its primary source of water for over a century. Triggered by traces...
Greensmith Energy Unveils Standardized Energy Storage Solution
The technology group Wärtsilä has released a new solution, GridSolv, the company’s first standardized energy storage solution. GridSolv is an advanced energy storage solution that is designed to offer maximum flexibility and speed of deployment. This innovative and standardized architecture supports both standalone energy storage deployments as well as integrated hybrids with thermal or renewable generation assets. Coming in three sizes, the GridSolv solution is typically housed in an ISO 40-...
Mobile Mapping Market size worth over $40bn by 2024
Mobile Mapping Market size is set to be over USD 40 billion by 2024; according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc. The mobile mapping market is propelled by the increasing adoption of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets across the globe. Smartphone users are extensively using mapping applications on their devices for navigation and driving assistance. Furthermore, they are also leveraging on the GIS and GPS applications to access geo-referenced data for searching...
Hanes Geo Components Announces Acquisition of Greenscapes Home and Garden Products
Hanes Geo Components, of Winston Salem, NC, announces they have reached an agreement to acquire Greenscapes Home and Garden Products of Calhoun, GA. John Dowdell, President of Hanes Geo Components, commented that “Greenscapes distributes a variety of innovative home and garden products which can be found at most major retailers. Hanes Geo Components’ acquisition of Greenscapes provides a solid foundation in which to continue growing our retail market presence.” Jerry Greene, President of Hane...
AASHTO Adds New Staff
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials made four recent hires for its policy division and AASHTOWare product group. Oscar Bermudez, Sofie Rhoads, and William Lusk are joining AASHTO’s policy team and will be based at the organization’s Washington, D.C., headquarters. Bermudez is the new program specialist for environment at AASHTO and will help support the group’s Center for Environmental Excellence and the Committee on Environment and Sustainability. Pri...
DOT Announces Competitive Grant Solicitation for Two New University Transportation Research Centers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) today published a Notice of Funding Opportunity for $15 million to fund two new University Transportation Centers (UTCs). “Our Universities are at the forefront of solution-oriented research addressing America’s changing demographics and increased freight volumes,” said Keith Nelson, Senior Advisor for Research and Technology. “These funds will support UTC programs that provide students with real opportunities to take part in cutting...
South Carolina Approved for $8 Million of Federal Highway Administration “Quick Release” Emergency Funds
COLUMBIA, S.C. – At the request of Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Secretary Christy Hall, SCDOT has been approved for $8 million in Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) "Quick Release" Emergency Funds. USDOT Secretary Elaine Chao confirmed the approval over a phone call with the governor this afternoon. These funds would allow SCDOT to accelerate the start of repair work in the areas where highway infrastructure has been damaged. Secretary...
State DOTs Helping Out with Hurricane Florence Recovery Efforts
[Above: Christy Hall, Secretary of the South Carolina DOT, inspecting flood prevention work on U.S. 501 being conducted by SCDOT and the South Carolina National Guard.] State department of transportation workers, national guardsmen, and a host of other federal, state, and local personnel fanned out across North Carolina and South Carolina this week to assess and start fixing the damage left behind by Hurricane Florence. The Carolinas took the brunt of storm, which dumped between one a...
With NECA 2018 Convention on the Horizon, Sanveo Announces Major Additions to Its Service Offerings For Electrical Contractors
NEWARK, Calif., Sept. 24, 2018 - Sanveo Inc., a pioneer in bringing next generation technology solutions to the AEC industry worldwide, recently announced some significant additions to its service offerings. Supplementing the advanced BIM & VDC solutions that Sanveo currently offers, the company will now provide additional value-added services such as Electrical Engineering, Seismic Design for MEP systems, and Field Layout Solutions (BIM to field). "Sanveo has been consulting some of the bi...
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