Unprecedented Massive Rapid Disaster Damage Assessment Completed in Haiti
Les Cayes, Haiti — An unprecedented massive damage assessment has been completed in Haiti for the purpose of starting the reconstruction process. In the aftermath of the devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake of August 2021, the Haitian Ministry of Public Works (MTPTC) initiated earthquake damage and repair assessments across the affected regions south of the island in partnership with UNOPS (United Nations Office of Project Services) and Miyamoto International as technical partners. The project w...
New ASCE Publication Explores Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on Transportation Systems
Reston, Va. – Disruptive technology changes the way things are done, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is doing just that, occurring exponentially, and affecting almost every industry, including transportation. Emerging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), fifth-generation (5G) wireless technologies, artificial intelligence, robotics, and connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) offer great potential to mitigate existing transportation issues and will as such affect many aspect...
DuPont Publishes 2022 Sustainability Report
Report details progress on sustainability strategy organized under three pillars: Innovate, Protect and Empower. Advanced strategic actions across all nine 2030 Sustainability Goals achieving significant results in three priority goals: Delivering solutions for global challenges, Acting on climate, and Accelerating diversity, equity and inclusion. WILMINGTON, Del., May 2, 2022 – DuPont (NYSE: DD) today published its 2022 Sustainability Report detailing the progress made in its...
Woolpert Hires Florida Geospatial Leader Rick Householder to Augment Statewide Mapping
A longtime trailblazer at the South Florida Water Management District, Householder will support the collection of geospatial data for applications that include disaster mitigation, coastal resilience and habitat conservation. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (May 2, 2022) — Woolpert has hired Rick Householder as a geospatial program director to advance multiple topographic, bathymetric and hydrographic mapping and surveying efforts in Florida. Householder is an award-winning GIS leader who has spent nea...
NETZSCH Will Inaugurate New Houston, Texas Facility on May 4th with an Opening Ceremony
New facility will bring NETZSCH’s innovation and industry-leading knowledge to Houston NETZSCH Pumps North America, LLC will inaugurate its new Houston facility with an afternoon barbecue celebration on May 4th from 3 to 6pm at 1511 FM 1960 Road, Houston, TX. Here, NETZSCH partners, customers, vendors, local authorities, and NETZSCH’s employees will be able to enjoy a traditional Texas barbecue accompanied by live music. At this event, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony attended...
Woolpert’s Landcue Helps Gallia County (Ohio) Increase Efficiency of Agricultural Land Taxation Process
This screenshot was taken from a Landcue project in Fairfield County, Ohio. Image courtesy of Woolpert The geospatial tool uses satellite imagery to support local governments as they verify applications for the differential tax assessment of agricultural land. GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio (April 29, 2022) — Gallia County (Ohio) Auditor Robbie Jacks has joined Woolpert in a pilot program implementing Landcue, a geospatial tool that will increase the efficiency of Ohio’s Current Agricultural Use...
Equity in Infrastructure Project launches to drive federal infrastructure funds to historically underutilized businesses
Chicago Transit Authority, Denver International Airport, Port of Long Beach, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority First to Sign Equity Pledge Visit: EquityInInfrastructure.org April 26, 2022 -- The Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) launched today to improve public contracting practices by creating more opportunities for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) to build generational wealth and reduce the racial we...
Hyatt House Miami Airport Hotel Adorns Polystick® XFR as its new Roof Underlayment
Maxx Leverage Roofing & Restoration is a licensed roofing company with over two decades of experience operating out of Idaho, Oregon, Florida, Louisana, and Alabama. This veteran-owned company offers roof repairs, reroofing, and roof replacement services for residential and commercial properties and specializes in emergency disaster relief for survivors needing temporary roofing and tree and debris removal. When Maxx Leverage contractor and long-time Polyglass customer, James Moore, learned a...
S&T Steel Bridge Team wins fourth consecutive regional competition, will compete at nationals
Missouri S&T’s Steel Bridge Design Team is headed for national competition after winning its fourth consecutive regional contest. Photo by Michael Pierce, Missouri S&T.(image) ROLLA, Mo. – The Steel Bridge Design Team from Missouri University of Science and Technology recently won first place at a regional American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Mid-Continent Student Conference and will now put their bridge engineering and construction skills to the test nationally May 27-28 at Vi...
Port Boosts Rail Capacity with New Project
From left, Long Beach 7th District City Council Member Roberto Uranga, Harbor Commissioner Bonnie Lowenthal, Pacific Harbor Line President Otis Cliatt II, Harbor Commission Vice President Sharon L. Weissman, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council Communications Director Anne-Marie Otey, Port Executive Director Mario Cordero, Deputy Executive Director Dr. Noel Hacegaba, and Deputy Executive Director Rick Cameron. (Image) The Po...
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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