WSP USA to Support NYC Clean Energy Transmission Project
High-voltage transmission line bringing hydropower-generated electricity from Canada to New York City is the largest underground project of its kind ever attempted in North America. NEW YORK — WSP USA, a leading engineering and environmental professional services consultancy, will provide owner’s engineer and environmental compliance services for the U.S. portion of the Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission line project, the largest underground high-voltage transmission project eve...
Verus® Research Announces Victor Garcia as Director of Human Resources
Albuquerque, N.M. – Verus® Research, a New Mexico-based team of scientists and engineers specializing in advanced research and development, announces Victor Garcia as its new director of human resources. In his new role, Garcia will support the organization with corporate governance, compensation planning, employee relations, organizational design, team member development, and performance measurement. “I am honored to join the talented team at Verus Research,” said Garcia. “I have had many...
Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces 10mm Premium Strong-Drive® Screws for Mass Timber
The new family of 10-millimeter Strong-Drive mass timber screws includes an impressive selection of countersinking fasteners in fully threaded, partially-threaded, cylinder-head, and flat-head options Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has launched an expanded line of Strong-Drive premium screws designed to provide structural fastening solutions for the construction and repair of mass timber assemblies and struc...
Pivot Energy Starts Construction on 17-Megawatt Community Solar Portfolio In Illinois
Pivot Energy's community solar capacity in Illinois now stands at 51 megawatts, making the company one of the leading providers in the state. One of these projects includes a 2.8-megawatt system in Kankakee, Illinois (shown above). DENVER, CO – Pivot Energy, a national renewable energy provider, is pleased to announce the start of construction of ten new community solar projects in Illinois that will provide low cost electricity to households and businesses across the state. The...
Autodesk Expands Learning Resources to Boost Digital Skills of Construction Teams in the Office, Trailer and Field
New initiatives aim to develop tech skills in the current workforce and encourage a new and diverse generation to consider construction as a career San Francisco, CA – July 20, 2022 – As part of its strategy to provide customers with digital tools for a competitive advantage in the market, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today launched the next phase in its effort to upskill current construction workers and help the industry engage the next generation of prospective recruits. The company’s late...
Managing More than 80,000 Miles of Roads, Texas DOT Implements a Digital Delivery Initiative for New Bridge Projects
Image Courtesy: Adobe Stock Innovative Technology Advances High-quality Bridge Design and Construction EXTON, Pa. – July 20, 2022 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, wishes to recognize Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). With more than 80,000 centerline miles of highway and more than 14,000 employees statewide, TxDOT manages the largest highway system in the United States. TxDOT continues to lead the way in this indu...
Water recycling system Hydraloop wins prestigious UN award
WIPO Global Award Ceremony Hydraloop founders Arthur Valkieser and Sabine Stuiver amongst all other winners, with WIPO Director General Daren Tang and Chair of the WIPO General Assembly Tatiana Molcean Patent Hydraloop system praised for role in solving global water crisis GENEVA and LEEUWARDEN, The Netherlands - World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the agency of the United Nations, has chosen Hydraloop as winner of the WIPO Global Awards Program. Hydraloop was elected be...
Optimism for growth in the North American construction industry remains high but digital transformation success hinges on human-centric implementation, Outlook says
Ninety-nine percent of North American capital project and construction professionals are optimistic about their organization’s future. Digital technology is the top driver of growth but change management must improve for successful transformation SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – InEight Inc., a global leader in construction project management software, today launches its second annual Global Capital Projects Outlook. The Outlook draws insights from research conducted with 300 of the world’s largest...
WSP USA to Manage World’s Largest Green Hydrogen Underground Storage Project
WSP will manage engineering, procurement and construction of an advanced clean energy storage project in Utah for the Magnum Development and Mitsubishi Power Joint Venture. SALT LAKE CITY — WSP USA was awarded the engineering, procurement and construction management contract (EPCM) for the underground storage portion and related surface facilities of a major clean energy storage infrastructure to build the world’s largest green hydrogen production and storage facility. WSP was selecte...
HDR-Moffatt & Nichol Joint Venture Selected to Develop Rehabilitation Plan of Seawalls Protecting National Parks and Memorials in Washington, D.C.
OMAHA, Neb. — The National Park Service has selected a joint venture team of HDR and Moffatt & Nichol to repair, rehabilitate, and reconstruct several failing seawalls in the National Capital Area. The multi-year program will address waterfront improvements in National Parks throughout the Washington, D.C. area. The joint venture team will start work under an initial task order of $5.7 million to begin the planning and compliance process. The program includes the rehabilitation of historic se...
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Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
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