$300 Billion Transportation & Logistics Industry Is Still in Infancy of Digital Transformation
While steady industry growth continues, Lux Research finds that new hurdles arise in agility, sustainability, and visibility BOSTON, MA, JULY 30, 2020 – The transportation and logistics (T&L) industry has observed steady growth for more than 10 years and now represents an over $300 billion industry. The industry has three major challenges – agility, sustainability, and visibility – and companies operating in the industry are hoping to address those challenges through digital transformation. I...
STV Hires National Director of Environmental Planning for Transportation and Infrastructure Division
CHICAGO – Ron Deverman, CEP, has joined STV as vice president and national director for environmental planning in the Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Division. Deverman will be responsible for helping to grow the firm’s environmental planning practice with an emphasis on new markets. He also will play a key role in the further development of the Chicago and Midwest planning practice. “Ron is a respected leader in environmental planning, with a 35-year career in transportation infrastruc...
NavVis IndoorViewer 2.7: Taking the next step towards seamless virtual planning and communication
With the most recent release of NavVis IndoorViewer 3D visualization software, every building stakeholder can now look forward to even more functionality to the highly accurate measurement tool which now lets you annotate, export and share measurements. Munich, Germany – NavVis, the leading global provider of indoor spatial intelligence technology and enterprise solutions, announces the release of NavVis IndoorViewer 2.7. With this major software release users can look forward to a numbe...
American Concrete Institute Offers New Shotcrete Inspection Certification Program
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is now offering a Shotcrete Inspector certification program to certify individuals who demonstrate the knowledge and experience required to properly inspect the placement of shotcrete. Comprehension of the responsibilities and qualification requirements of a Shotcrete Nozzleman are necessary. The Shotcrete Inspector program joins several others in a set of concrete inspection certification programs offered by the Institute and wa...
Woolpert Hired to Research and Develop Airfield Design Guidelines for Large UAS
The firm will evaluate the safety, capacity and logistical challenges of introducing drones into airport operations and provide planning standards for airports to follow. DAYTON, Ohio (July 29, 2020) — Woolpert has been contracted to research and develop airfield design guidelines for large unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP). The ACRP is managed by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine...
WSP USA Announces Key Leadership Changes
Denise Turner Roth succeeds John Porcari as U.S. Advisory Services president; and veteran strategist Corey Dade joins firm as vice president of communications. NEW YORK — WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, announced three key changes to its leadership aimed at ensuring continuity in business growth and strengthening the company’s brand in emerging markets. John D. Porcari, who has served as president of U.S. Advisory Services since 2014, has accepte...
New MapleSim Insight Product from Maplesoft Greatly Simplifies Machine-Level Controller Testing
New tool provides 3-D visualizations for simulation-based testing on common automation platforms Waterloo, Canada: Maplesoft™ announced the release of MapleSim™ Insight, a new software product from Maplesoft that gives machine builders powerful, simulation-based debugging and 3-D visualization capabilities that directly connect to their automation tools. As a result, engineers can perform simulation-based testing of their controller easily and efficiently. Simulation-based testing of mach...
New Topcon laser with mobile app display connectivity to bring improved productivity to today’s job sites
LIVERMORE, Calif., U.S./ CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, the Netherlands – Topcon Positioning Group announces mobile device connectivity control has been added to its pipe laser offering. By pairing an Android mobile device via Bluetooth with the new TP-L6 pipe laser, operators will be able to set up and make changes right from their phone to any of these lasers in their fleet. The mobile app connectivity is designed to provide greater flexibility for making adjustments and ease of use on the job site. ...
Why Sustainability and Resiliency Make Fiscal Sense: HDR’s Latest Experts Talk, with Pamela Yonkin
OMAHA, Neb. — With stiff competition for every dollar, transportation agencies need facts and data to make the best decisions for their communities. Sustainable, resilient projects last longer, can save money in the long term and can withstand unique shocks and hazards. Resiliency and sustainability planning makes good financial sense — just ask an economist. In HDR’s latest Experts Talk, economist Pamela Yonkin explains the difference between resiliency and sustainability, why it makes sense...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $11.2 Million in Grants for Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced $11.2 million in grants from the Fiscal Year 2019 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise/Supportive Services (DBE/SS) program to help eligible small businesses compete for federal highway contracts in 47 states, as well as Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. “Grants like these help small business owners create jobs while keeping costs low, which is a powerful way to help strengthen the America...
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