FMCSA Awards More Than $70 Million in Grants to Enhance Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced that it has awarded more than $70 million in grants to states and educational institutions to enhance commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety. “Our shared goal of a safer transportation system is a top priority,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. “These grants will further assist state and local officials in their efforts to prevent commercial motor vehicle crashes and i...
President Donald J. Trump Announces Key Additions to his Administration
President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key positions in his Administration: James Blew of California to be Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, Department of Education. Mr. Blew is the director of Student Success of California, an affiliate of 50CAN (the 50-state Campaign for Achievement Now), and the former president of Students First, the national advocacy organization founded by former DC Chancellor Mic...
AASHTO Board Elects Tennessee’s Schroer, President, Utah’s Braceras, VP and Arkansas’ Bennett, Secretary-Treasurer
PHOENIX - The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials' Board of Directors today elected Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner John Schroer, as the association's president. Carlos Braceras P.E., executive director of the Utah Department of Transportation was elected Vice President and Scott Bennett, P.E., director of the Arkansas Department of Transportation, was elected Secretary-Treasurer. Schroer, who was appointed Tennessee DOT Commissioner in Janua...
Bridge Yard Seismic and Renovation Project Earns ASCE Outstanding Historical Renovation Project Award
OAKLAND, Calif. – The Bridge Yard Seismic and Renovation Project in Oakland has won the Outstanding Historical Renovation Project Award from the San Francisco Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. HNTB Corporation designed and managed the project as lead architect and engineer for the California Department of Transportation and the Bay Area Toll Authority, which manages, invests and distributes the revenues from the region’s seven state-owned toll bridges. Andrew Fremier, deputy ex...
RIEGL Announces Significant Product News at Intergeo 2017
RIEGL launches their newest, innovative Waveform-LiDAR sensors and systems at Intergeo 2017 in Berlin. For terrestrial laser scanning, RIEGL introduced the NEW RIEGL VZ-2000i 3D Laser Scanner. This long range, very high-speed 3D laser scanner captures up to 1.2 million measurements per second, and covers ranges up to 2,500 m, with 5 mm accuracy and 3 mm precision. RIEGL’s unique Waveform-LiDAR technology enables high speed, long range, high accuracy measurements even in poor visibility a...
FLIR Announces C3 Thermal Camera
WILSONVILLE, Ore. – FLIR announced today that the FLIR C3 thermal camera for contractors is now available for purchase. Unveiled earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the FLIR C3 is a ruggedized, pocket-portable, dedicated thermal camera ideal for home inspectors, real estate professionals, general contractors, and other trade professionals who need a powerful diagnostic tool. With a bright, three-inch touchscreen, the FLIR C3 offers several features that make it a grea...
New Inspector General Position Created
At Governor Walker’s direction, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will create an Office of Inspector General position with a primary role in the Department to review all programs and initiatives for inefficiencies, waste, fraud and abuse. The position will serve as an executive level advisor to the Secretary along with working with the executive leadership in the Department. The primary role of the Inspector General is to review WisDOT policy and practices looking for cost savi...
Bridgepoint to Acquire Cleantech Leader Evac
Evac, the world’s leading provider of integrated waste, wastewater, and water management systems for the marine, offshore, and building industries, is to be acquired by private equity group Bridgepoint. Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Evac was established in 1979 and to date has successfully completed over 20,000 marine, 2,000 offshore, and 2,000 building projects for customers around the world. The company has offices in Brazil, China, Finland, France, Germany, South Korea, Norway, Sweden,...
Construction Documentation Company Multivista Announces New International Franchise Opportunities
PHOENIX, 28 September 2017 – Multivista, a leading global provider of visual documentation services for construction, announced today that its full-service offerings will be made available in new, international territories. The scaled expansion of their franchise system, named a 2017 Top Global Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine, sets out to establish the company’s presence throughout Australia and Asia, while expanding its footprint in South America and Europe. Though visual documentation ha...
Vida (Covington) Mannings Joins Stantec asTransit Advisory Sector Leader
Los Angeles, CA, NYSE, TSX:STN: Vida (Covington) Mannings has joined Stantec as a Transit Advisory Sector Leader for the US West. For the past 25 years, Mannings has worked for public sector transit agencies. She has played an integral role on teams that have built and developed some of the most progressive transit systems in the US, positively impacting millions of people. In her new role at Stantec, Mannings will assist Stantec’s transportation clients throughout North America with tra...
Video: Crashes Drop Measurably After Rural Road Safety Improvement Project on US 521 in Lancaster County
Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
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