Epiroc and Ericsson Cooperate on Optimizing Wireless Technology for Mines
Stockholm, Sweden: Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, has signed a cooperation agreement with leading communications technology provider Ericsson to jointly help mining companies achieve optimal wireless connectivity in their operations through LTE and 5G technologies. Mining companies are increasingly seeking to digitalize and automate their operations to increase productivity, enhance operator safety and lower cost. This i...
Autodesk to Acquire BuildingConnected, a Leading Construction Bid-Management Platform
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., - Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BuildingConnected for $275 million net of cash acquired. This acquisition will add bid management, risk analysis and other preconstruction solutions to Autodesk's construction portfolio. In addition, BuildingConnected's network presents an opportunity to create a robust digital marketplace for construction goods and services. BuildingConnected has built a network of more than 700,000 cons...
Woolpert Strategic Consultants Named to ISO Facility Management Committee
DAYTON, Ohio — Woolpert Market Director Eric Dillinger and Project Manager Emily Seamster, both members of the firm’s Strategic Consulting Group, have been appointed to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee (TC) 267 that is developing the new ISO 41000 Standard in Facility Management. “The committee’s main objective is to provide a clear interpretation and understanding of the facility management industry globally,” Dillinger said. “This is the only inte...
Woolpert Announces Corporate Restructure to Accommodate Growth
DAYTON, Ohio — Woolpert has announced a corporate restructure to reflect the trajectory and scope of its sales and revenue growth over the last few years, to better align project teams and deliver for clients, and to better position the firm for future organic and acquisitive growth. The restructure includes seven corporate positions and three sector leaders, and will go into effect in January. Scott Cattran will remain as chair of the board of directors, president and chief executive officer...
Wilo USA Realigment Strategy Includes Consolidating Thomasville, Georgia and Cedarburg, Wisconsin Locations
ROSEMONT, IL — The decision to consolidate the Wilo Thomasville, GA locations at 86 Genesis Parkway and 710 Campbell Street, into the existing Cedarburg, WI facilities, was announced last week in Thomasville. Wilo USA LLC, CEO & Managing Director, Jeff Plaster, and CFO, Daniel Podgorny, made the announcement. "Reshaping the Wilo legacy business model was done in order to capitalize on synergies, and to position Wilo USA for future growth and success,” Plaster said. “Business decisions that di...
Stantec Selected for $35 Million Critical Infrastructure Design at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Maine
EDMONTON, AB; NEW YORK, NY (December 18, 2018) NYSE, TSX: STN: Global design firm Stantec has been awarded more than $35 million in assignments for planning and preliminary design of a multi-mission dry dock and other upgrades at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) in Kittery, Maine. The projects represent tasks under Stantec’s $60 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for multi-discipline waterfront architect-engineering services for the Naval Facilities Engineering Comma...
GenServe, LLC Announces Acquisition of On Call Power, Co., Inc.
NEW YORK, Dec - In partnership with GenNx360 Capital Partners, GenServe, LLC ("GenServe"), a leader in the sale, maintenance and repair of industrial generators and backup power solutions, acquired On Call Power, Co., Inc. ("On Call Power" or the "Company") on December 11, 2018. Based in Bohemia, New York, On Call Power provides maintenance and repair services to industrial generators and backup power solutions, as well as generator and equipment sales and rentals. The Company serves a diver...
Woolpert Providing Military Airfield Planning and Conceptual Design to Defense Projects in Eastern Europe
DAYTON, Ohio — Woolpert has been contracted for the European Deterrence Initiative (EDI), a multibillion-dollar U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) program enabling a capable and prepared operational presence for U.S. Air Forces, NATO allies and regional partners in Eastern Europe. Woolpert, working as a subconsultant to the Louis Berger Group Inc., is providing master planning, programming and conceptual design support to multiple locations in Eastern Europe. Rebecca Knolle, Woolpert projec...
Fluor Set to Modernize Red & Purple Rail Lines in Chicago
IRVING, Texas - Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the joint venture team of Walsh Construction Company and Fluor has been selected as the preferred partner to design and build Phase One of the Red and Purple Line Modernization Program for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The $2.1 billion project will be the largest capital project in CTA’s history, ultimately resulting in expanded capacity and improved infrastructure along the region’s most used rail lines. Fluor plans to bo...
Neste Strengthens its Global Leading Position in Renewable Products with a Major Investment in Singapore
Neste Corporation has made the final investment decision on additional renewable products production capacity in Singapore. The decision is based on a growing global market demand for low-carbon solutions in transport and cities, aviation, polymers and chemicals. The investment worth approximately EUR 1.4 billion will extend Neste’s renewable product overall capacity in Singapore by up to 1.3 million tons per annum, bringing the total renewable product capacity close to 4.5 million tons annua...