U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $14 Million in Emergency Relief Funds to Rebuild North Carolina’s Infrastructure Following Hurricane Florence
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $14 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds to help restore access to essential roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Florence throughout North Carolina. The $14 million “quick release” payment is an initial installment of funds used to restore essential traffic and limit further highway damage, which can help long-term repair and recovery effor...
Former Western Specialty Contractors COO Jim Rechtin, Sr. Passes Away
St. Louis, MO – It is with a heavy heart that Western Specialty Contractors announces the passing of former Chief Operating Officer Jim Rechtin, Sr. on Sept. 17 following a battle with cancer. Rechtin officially retired from Western on Jan. 1, 2018 after 46 years of dedicated service to the company. He started working for Western in 1971 as a laborer, then was promoted to foreman two years later, then to Superintendent in 1975. In 1977, Rechtin was promoted to Sales/Project manager, then two...
Sun Investment Group: Solar Energy Records To Be Broken In Winter 2019 Due to Climate Change
The heatwave of summer 2018 saw solar energy records soar across Europe - the Netherlands experienced a 75% year-on-year increase in solar energy output, and in May, Denmark registered 361 hours of sunshine, an increase of 33% more than the previous year. Meanwhile 533 gigawatt-hours of solar energy were produced in the United Kingdom between 21-28 June, meaning it temporarily took over from gas as the country’s primary source of energy. As a result of the increased temperatures that swept ac...
Ovivo Acquires Canada-based FilterBoxx
MONTREAL- Ovivo Inc. ("Ovivo"), a global provider of water and wastewater treatment equipment, technology and systems, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the business of FilterBoxx Water & Environmental Corp. and its subsidiaries (collectively "FilterBoxx"). Based in Alberta, Canada, FilterBoxx is a renowned leader in the design and supply of modular water and wastewater solutions for a wide array of industrial customers across the Americas. FilterBoxx combines engineering expertise, f...
Jeff Nash Joins Gresham Smith as EVP for Water + Environment
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Gresham Smith announces Jeffrey Nash, P.E., has joined to lead the firm’s Water + Environment market. As Executive Vice President of Water + Environment, Nash will guide the implementation of holistic water and environment services for clients as well develop and lead market growth strategies. “Jeff’s dedication to his teams, clients and community are aligned with Gresham Smith’s culture and values,” said Chairman and CEO Al Pramuk. “In this role, he will support smart, su...
Georgia Ports Plan 8 Million TEU Capacity by 2028
Savannah, Ga. - At the Savannah State of the Port event today, GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch thanked Governor Deal for his leadership and detailed GPA's 10-year, $2.5 billion plan to expand the capacity of the nation's fastest growing and single largest container terminal from 5.5 million twenty-foot equivalent unit containers (TEUs) to 8 million. "We're preparing to redefine the Port of Savannah as not simply the load center for the Southeastern U.S., but as the port of choice for major...
Urban Land Institute’s Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance Launches Resilient Design Website
WASHINGTON – The Urban Land Institute (ULI) announced that its Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance has launched Developing Urban Resilience, a free, easy-to-use portal for members and the public to access resources about real estate development projects showcasing best practices in resilient design. ULI is a global, multidisciplinary real estate organization whose work is driven by 42,000-plus members dedicated to responsible land use and building thriving, sustainable communitie...
SPX Cooling Technologies Introduces MarleyGard Water Management Products
Overland Park, Kan. – SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service industry leader in the design and manufacture of cooling towers and other specialized heat exchangers, introduces the MarleyGard™ CD Chemical Delivery System and MarleyGard SP Basin Sweeper Piping System.* The preassembled MarleyGard CD and SP Systems install quickly and help maintain cooling tower water quality. The MarleyGard CD Chemical Delivery System uses electronic monitoring to evaluate the delivery of cool...
M Property Services, NorthSide Regeneration Challenge St. Louis City High School Students to Design for Autonomous Vehicle
Photo by M Property Services. Cutline: Six-time Olympic medalist and East St. Louis native Jackie Joyner-Kersee (far right) poses with the Gold Medal team from McKinley Classical Leadership Academy (O'Fallon, MO) – For the past five years, M Property Services, LLC, along with NorthSide Regeneration, has sponsored a Project Design Challenge to expose St. Louis area youth to the fields of architecture, engineering, urban planning and construction. In 2018, high school students from public, priv...
Stantec Awarded Comprehensive Study of Safety Rest Areas in Washington State
Spokane, WA: Stantec—a global engineering, consulting, and construction firm—will lead a statewide evaluation of 33 safety rest areas starting this autumn and continuing for a year. The project will review water and wastewater utilities at most of the rest areas across the state for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The comprehensive review of safety rest areas will provide a uniform assessment of the condition of each facility, allowing WSDOT to prioritize improvemen...
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