MDOT Refunds Bonds, Saves Taxpayers Millions
Batesville, Miss.–The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently refunded H.E.L.P (Highway Enhancement through Local Partnerships) bonds for Marshall County on the Interstate 269 project saving the taxpayers of Mississippi $3,844,769, announced Transportation Commissioner Mike Tagert. Refunding is the financial practice of refinancing governmental bonds; similar to when individuals refinance their homes. Bond refunding is used to achieve savings on interest costs. “The refund...
Announcing Autodesk Structural Precast Extension for Revit 2018
Autodesk brings into play a new automated workflow for the precast concrete industry. The Autodesk Structural Precast Extension for Revit 2018 is a BIM-centric offering for modeling and detailing precast elements that promotes productivity and precision for engineers, detailers and fabricators working on typical building projects in the precast industry. As an app for Autodesk Revit software, Structural Precast for Revit provides Revit users access to powerful tools for automatic rule-based segm...
Barko “B” Series Merchandising Loaders Deliver Service and Safety Enhancements
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Barko’s B-Series merchandising loader product line has been updated to offer several new service and safety features. Known for rugged components and durable construction to withstand the rigors of forestry jobs, the loaders deliver high-capacity performance for various log handling applications, including sorting, stacking, pull-through delimbing and loading. New enhancements to provide easier and safer machine serviceability on the B-Series loaders include relocated f...
HNTB Hires Kia Gillette as Environmental Project Manager
INDIANAPOLIS – Kia Gillette joined HNTB Corporation as an environmental project manager. Her role is strategic adviser on National Environmental Policy Act projects, programs and pursuits. She offices in Indianapolis and currently is working on environmental documents for the Indiana Department of Transportation. “I am pleased to welcome Kia to HNTB,” said Jack Allen, HNTB national environmental planning professional services leader and vice president. “Her experience and outstanding technic...
Heartland Water Technology Continues Its Global Push with Two Strategic Hires
WALTHAM, Mass.- Heartland Water Technology, Inc., a global technology company that develops products to solve some of the world's most challenging waste water problems, today announced it is adding two executives to its leadership team. Marek Herrmann-Nowosielski joins Heartland as the Senior Vice President for Product Management. In this role, Mr. Nowosielski will lead in developing and commercializing the company's technologies and products, with a key focus on extending Heartland's platf...
House Panel’s 2018 USDOT Bill Would End TIGER Grants, Cut Highway Funding Authority
House appropriators advanced a 2018 Department of Transportation spending bill that would eliminate TIGER infrastructure grants, make up to $900 million available for Amtrak Gateway projects in New York City, curb other new transit project funding and strip state DOTs of $800 million in highway program contract authority. In all, the measure would cut USDOT discretionary spending by $646 million from the level Congress approved for 2017, to $17.8 billion, with cuts to transit and the TIGER gr...
RJN Leadership Transition Names Daniel Jackson, P.E. as Principal-In-Charge of Texas and Arkansas Engineering Operations
WHEATON, Ill. - RJN Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Daniel Jackson, P.E. to the position of Principal-in-Charge of regional Dallas, Texas operations. Daniel graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas and Arkansas. His portfolio of experience centers on water and wastewater infrastructure engineering including collection system condition assessment, flow monitoring, hydraulic modelin...
HNTB’s Tony Shkurti Named President of Structural Engineers Association of Illinois
CHICAGO –Tony Shkurti, Ph.D., PE, HNTB Fellow and Great Lakes Division bridge practice leader, has been named president of the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois. He began a one-year term on July 1, 2017. As president, Dr. Shkurti helps lead the organization’s mission to advance and advocate excellence in structural engineering and aid in safeguarding the public. SEAOI accomplishes this through education, outreach and networking to structural engineering professionals living and wor...
SEAOI Installs New Officers for 2017-2018
Chicago, IL: The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) has installed a new Executive Committee and elected three new Directors. All terms began on July 1, 2017 and the 2017-2018 Board of Directors is as follows: President – Tony Shkurti, HNTB Corporation President-Elect – David Nickell, TGRWA, LLC Treasurer – Christine M. Freisinger, Wiss, Janey, Elstner Associates, Inc. Secretary – Soliman Khudeira, Chicago Department of Transportation and Illinois Institute of Technology...
New Metrolink Deal Sealed
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), MPact Thales (MPT) and WSP have signed on the dotted line as work continues on Metrolink’s latest expansion. The award-winning collaboration will see MPT - a consortium of Laing O’Rourke, VolkerRail and Thales design and construct the extension to the intu Trafford Centre via Trafford Park, while WSP will continue as TfGM’s delivery partner. Advanced utility works are now underway along the line of the route, which will run concurrently with othe...
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