Woolpert Acquires Southern Mapping, a Geospatial Firm Based in South Africa
Southern Mapping is an international aerial survey and mapping company that specializes in high-accuracy lidar, hyperspectral imagery and remote sensing technologies. DAYTON, Ohio — Woolpert has acquired Southern Mapping, a geospatial solutions provider and aerial survey company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Southern Mapping has extensive high-accuracy lidar, imagery and remote sensing experience, and produces airborne topographic, hyperspectral, and thermal surveys and mapping. Sou...
FEMA Awards 5-Year Housing Inspection Contract to WSP USA
Since 1995, WSP has supported FEMA as a nationwide housing inspections services contractor, inspecting homes damaged during presidentially declared emergencies or natural disasters. WINCHESTER, VA — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has renewed its housing inspection services (HIS) contract through 2024 with WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. Under the contract, WSP is required to maintain a culture of preparedness for timely mobiliza...
Nearmap Acquires Pushpin Technology To Provide Roof Geometry Insights
SALT LAKE CITY – Leading aerial imagery company Nearmap today announced that it has acquired technology and assets from Pushpin, a deep learning and analytics technology company that extracts data from 3D models to provide roof geometry insights to a variety of sectors including roofing, solar and government. The technology acquisition allows Nearmap to rapidly extract and disseminate roof geometry from its wide scale 3D models and offer a new form of location content to its customers. ‘‘By...
Hanes Geo Components Announces Acquisition of JMD Company
Hanes Geo Components, of Winston Salem, NC, announces they have reached an agreement to acquire Johnston Morehouse Dickey Company (JMD). JMD is a geosynthetics and mine ventilation manufacturing and supply company headquartered in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. JMD was founded in 1902 and was owned and operated by the Forse family. JMD is a leader in the distribution of a wide range of geosynthetic fabrics, grids and erosion control products in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Mark and Scott Fo...
Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Announces DVL Group Named Manufacturer’s Representative for Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Idaho
Hingham, MA – Russelectric, A Siemens Business, a leading manufacturer of power control systems and automatic transfer switches, announces that the DVL Group has been named Russelectric manufacturer’s representative for the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Idaho. DVL Group has a mission of powering critical environments with the experience, innovation, and passion that the company has built over the past three decades on a foundation of professional culture and commitment to personne...
T.Y. Lin International Acquires The Municipal Infrastructure Group Ltd. (TMIG) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
SAN FRANCISCO - T.Y. Lin International (TYLI), a globally recognized full-service infrastructure consulting firm, announces the acquisition of The Municipal Infrastructure Group Ltd. (TMIG). Based in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada, TMIG is a private civil engineering consulting practice dedicated to creating healthy and sustainable communities through innovation and technical excellence. “It is my great pleasure to welcome the talented staff of The Municipal Infrastructure Grou...
Vortex Companies Partners with Gemex and its Water Solutions Division, Umbral, to Form Vortex Mexico
HOUSTON - After months of strategic planning and negotiation, the Vortex Companies officially announced the launch of Vortex Mexico, a joint venture with Gemex and its subsidiary, Umbral, to provide water, sewer and commercial infrastructure repair solutions in key markets and cities in Mexico. "It's no secret that Mexico's infrastructure needs attention and collectively I believe we can help bring vital water and sewer services back to life and provide a better quality of life for Mexico's gen...
Wilo acquires US pump manufacturer American-Marsh Pumps
The acquisition was announced at American-Marsh Pumps headquarters in Collierville, Tennessee Cedarburg, WI — WILO USA LLC, a subsidiary of WILO SE, through its newly-established subsidiary, American-Marsh Pumps LLC., has acquired the assets of US manufacturer J-Line Pump Co. d/b/a American-Marsh Pumps. Headquartered in Collierville, Tennessee, American-Marsh Pumps currently employs 55 people. “The acquisition of American-Marsh Pumps strengthens our strategic market position in the US...
HNTB awarded national program management oversight contract from the U.S. Federal Transit Administration
ARLINGTON, Va. – HNTB Corporation received a contract from the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration to provide project management oversight services in support of major transit capital projects nationwide. As PMO contractor, HNTB will support FTA’s technical and management role in assessing the ability of transit project sponsors to successfully implement FTA’s capital programs. PMO contractors provide recommendations and insights to assist FTA in determi...
Topcon Solutions Stores Announce Partnership Plan With Autodesk to Expand Platinum-level Service to All North American Locations
LAS VEGAS - Topcon Positioning Group announces a new strategy through their Topcon Solutions Store retail channel. Together with Autodesk, and as an Autodesk Platinum Tier Partner, the Topcon Solutions Store retail channel plans to expand top-tier service to civil-construction and BIM professionals through acquiring and adopting automation into their workflows. The plan calls for a shift from traditional retail “box moving” sales approach, to a complete solution offering that combines hardware,...