Terracon Purchase of Earth Exploration Inc. Expands Upper Midwest Resources
OLATHE, Kan. - Terracon is pleased to announce its acquisition of Earth Exploration Inc. (EEI). This expansion significantly enhances Terracon's presence in the Upper Midwest by establishing offices in the states of Indiana and Michigan. Founded in 1990, EEI offers a wide range of comprehensive services including geotechnical, materials, construction, exploration, laboratory, and associated capabilities from its headquarters in Indianapolis and office in Niles, Mich. With a staff of engineer...
A Few Months Before Its Official Opening, Tappan Zee Bridge Is Drivable
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — Several months remain before it officially opens to long-expectant commuters, but it is now possible to drive across the entire three-mile length of the new Tappan Zee Bridge, a critical crossing in the suburbs of New York City. Like beavers steadily piling branches and mud into a dam, hundreds of workers have cobbled together enough of the outward-sloping towers, the radiating cables, the steel framework and the concrete-paneled roadway of the first of twin bridges so that...
Michael Baker International Strengthens Railroad and Transit Operations in West Region with Promotion of Don Sepulveda
Los Angeles - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Don Sepulveda, P.E., has been promoted to Vice President and Deputy National Market Lead in the Railroad and Transit Practice for the firm’s West region. In this role, Mr. Sepulveda will oversee Michael Baker’s railroad and transit operations, leading business and strategic development. Based in Michael Baker’s Los Angeles office, Mr. Sepulveda will serve as...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $527.8 Million in Infrastructure Grants to Airports
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration will award $527.8 million in airport infrastructure grants to 584 airports across the United States as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). “The Airport Improvement Program helps to maintain our aviation infrastructure and supports safety, capacity, security and environmental improvements,” said Secretary Chao. The airport grant program funds various t...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $197 Million in Grants for Positive Train Control Implementation
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the grant recipients who will receive $197 million in competitive grant funding to help commuter and intercity passenger railroads meet the December 31, 2018 deadline to implement Positive Train Control (PTC) systems to improve safety. The $197 million in PTC grant funding, authorized under the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, w...
Heartland Water Technology Expands its Board of Directors as the Company Accelerates Growth in the Energy Sector and China
WALTHAM, Mass.- On the heels of closing a $12 million equity round in April of this year, Heartland Water Technology, Inc., a global water technology company that develops innovative products to solve some of the world's most challenging waste water problems, today announced that it has named two high profile additions to its Board of Directors. Kevin T. Knobloch was most recently the Chief of Staff to Secretary of Energy Ernest Monitz at the U.S. Department of Energy, where he led initiativ...
ACORE Statement on U.S. Decision to Withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord
Washington D.C.,- “We are disappointed that the administration chose to withdraw from the Paris accord, placing at risk not just our climate, but also the role of American companies in leading the way to a global renewable energy boom that presents a multi-trillion dollar business opportunity. Despite the Paris exit, we are confident America’s thriving renewable energy sector will continue to play a leading role in reducing U.S. carbon emissions now and into the future. Our analysis sugges...
Before Disaster: Resilient by Design Launches with Open Call for Community Ideas to Address the Local Impacts of Climate Change
Oakland, Calif. – Resilient by Design | Bay Area Challenge, an innovative new approach to prepare the Bay Area for the effects of climate change, launched today with an open call for community leaders, local elected officials, national experts and residents to come together and address this critical issue before disaster strikes. The project, which will develop ten creative, implementable and long-lasting infrastructure solutions, will serve as a blueprint to flip the switch on traditional disas...
Viewpoint Construction Software Launches Industry-Transforming Construction Software Platform, View
PORTLAND, OREGON – Viewpoint, the established leader in providing construction ERP solutions, launched the next evolution of its hosted services with Viewpoint Enterprise Cloud (VEC) at the 2017 ENR Future Tech conference. Unique in the world of construction cloud solutions, VEC is built on a high performance, scalable cloud technology that integrates the industry’s most comprehensive solution suite for the Office, Team and Field. Viewpoint’s vision, building on over 40 years of experience in...
PlanGrid and EarthCam Partner to Integrate Construction Camera Content into Site Plans
WHAT: EarthCam, the webcam technology leader, has teamed with PlanGrid, the leader in construction software that drives productivity for the field, to integrate high-quality webcam content, including 360° photos, into their user platform. The companies made the announcement today at ENR FutureTech, where leaders in architecture, engineering and construction learn about the latest advancements in technology supporting the industry. WHY: Through the strategic partnership, PlanGrid is now able t...