The LiRo Group Welcomes Phillip Eng, PE, as Executive Vice President
(Syosset, NY ) The LiRo Group, (LiRo), a national, multidisciplinary project and construction management, engineering, architecture, and technology firm, is pleased to announce the recent hire of Phillip Eng, PE to Executive Vice President. Mr. Eng has joined LiRo after a 40-year career in public service in which his most prominent role was President of the MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR). He held the position for nearly four years until he stepped down in February 2022. As President, he establ...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces All 50 States, DC and Puerto Rico Have Submitted Plans for National Electric Vehicle Charging Network
WASHINGTON – In keeping with President Biden’s commitment to build out a national network of 500,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers by 2030, the U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy today announced all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have submitted EV infrastructure deployment plans as required under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program established and funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. These plans are required t...
ACI Foundation’s Annual Request for Concrete Research Proposals Now Open
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council seeks to advance the concrete industry through the funding of concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures. The annual request for proposals is open now through December 1, 2022. Proposal and funding parameters include: Topics are encouraged from all areas of concrete research. Up to $50,000 may be approved per project for direct costs. The ACI Foundat...
Dallas Hammit Joins WSP USA Leadership for Southwest Mountain District
Former deputy director for the Arizona Department of Transportation brings more than three decades of transportation experience to his new leadership role at the firm. TEMPE, ARIZONA, August 2, 2022 — Dallas Hammit is joining the Southwest Mountain District leadership team at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. Hammit will support the district across all business lines by providing marketing, sales and technical leadership; by maintaining relationship...
GSSI Showcases Its Latest GPR Technology at PWX 2022
Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc, (GSSI) will be attending the American Public Works Association’s Public Works Expo (PWX) 2022. This show will be at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC August 28-31. In booth 2062, GSSI will have the UtilityScan® GPR System and the StructureScan™ Mini XT GPR system available for demonstrations. The UtilityScan® makes locating and marking the depth of underground utilities in real-time in the field easier. With real-time target mapping, advanced s...
NETZSCH Announces New TORNADO® T1 Rotary Lobe Pump
Produces high flow at low to medium pressures in a small compact package NETZSCH Pumps North America, LLC, experts in solutions designed specifically for difficult pumping applications, announces the new TORNADO® T1 pump, designed to produce high flow at low to medium pressures in a small compact package. It is ideal for applications in industrial applications. The TORNADO T1 pump can handle a wide range of viscosities, solids, temperature, abrasion, and corrosive/acidic process fluids a...
Three National Groups Announce Partnership to Highlight Innovative Engineering, Public Works Projects
‘Infrastructure Works—An Engineering and Public Works Roadshow’ will spotlight visionary projects tackling America’s pressing challenges WASHINGTON — The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), American Public Works Association (APWA), and American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) today announced a nationwide partnership and awareness effort to highlight the meaningful, transformational work of engineers and public works professionals. America’s engineers and public works p...
REGENT and Siemens collaborate for revolutionary zero-emission seaglider
REGENT seaglider expected to dramatically reduce time and cost of moving people and goods between coastal cities Siemens Xcelerator is REGENT’s fundamental design, engineering and development platform Siemens Digital Industries Software today announced that REGENT has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of cloud-based software and services to help pioneer a new category of vehicle called the seaglider. The seaglider is a high-speed zero emission vehicle that operates exclusive...
Atlas Copco completes acquisition of Lewa and Geveke
Nacka, Sweden: Atlas Copco has completed the acquisition of LEWA GmbH and subsidiaries, and Geveke B.V. and subsidiaries for a combined enterprise value of MEUR 670 (BSEK 7.15*). LEWA is a leading manufacturer of diaphragm metering pumps, process pumps and complete metering systems. Geveke distributes compressors and engineers advanced and complex process pump installations. LEWA was founded in 1952 and is based in Germany. The company has around 1200 employees and in 2021 they had revenues o...
Birkla Investment Group and Woolpert Partner to Design Multifamily, Mixed-Use Second Phase of Proscenium in Carmel
THE FIVE-STORY EXPANSION OF PROSCENIUM WILL PROVIDE 48 RENTAL UNITS AND SEVEN PENTHOUSE CONDOMINIUMS. The $29 million project will complement Proscenium, an $85 million development also designed by Woolpert. CARMEL, Ind. — Birkla Investment Group and Woolpert have partnered on the development of phase two of Proscenium, a multifamily, mixed-use development at 1215 Rangeline Road in Carmel, Ind. The $29 million project will complement and extend the amenities offered by Proscenium, an...