Terracon Purchase of Earth Exploration Inc. Expands Upper Midwest Resources
OLATHE, Kan. - Terracon is pleased to announce its acquisition of Earth Exploration Inc. (EEI). This expansion significantly enhances Terracon's presence in the Upper Midwest by establishing offices in the states of Indiana and Michigan. Founded in 1990, EEI offers a wide range of comprehensive services including geotechnical, materials, construction, exploration, laboratory, and associated capabilities from its headquarters in Indianapolis and office in Niles, Mich. With a staff of engineer...
ACORE Statement on U.S. Decision to Withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord
Washington D.C.,- “We are disappointed that the administration chose to withdraw from the Paris accord, placing at risk not just our climate, but also the role of American companies in leading the way to a global renewable energy boom that presents a multi-trillion dollar business opportunity. Despite the Paris exit, we are confident America’s thriving renewable energy sector will continue to play a leading role in reducing U.S. carbon emissions now and into the future. Our analysis sugges...
PlanGrid and EarthCam Partner to Integrate Construction Camera Content into Site Plans
WHAT: EarthCam, the webcam technology leader, has teamed with PlanGrid, the leader in construction software that drives productivity for the field, to integrate high-quality webcam content, including 360° photos, into their user platform. The companies made the announcement today at ENR FutureTech, where leaders in architecture, engineering and construction learn about the latest advancements in technology supporting the industry. WHY: Through the strategic partnership, PlanGrid is now able t...
The Future of Construction from DEWALT
SAN FRANCISCO - DEWALT announces the new age of jobsite connectivity with its unprecedented effort to make building more efficient through digital solutions. Over the coming months, DEWALT will launch a fully connected system, including WiFi mesh network and, later, an Internet of Things platform, to enhance productivity, profitability, and safety on the jobsite. After extensive research, DEWALT identified that, due to the increase in digital dependency in the construction field, there is an...
Atlas Copco Completes Acquisition of Remaining Stake in Taiwanese Exhaust Management Business
Stockholm, Sweden, June 1, 2017: Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has completed the acquisition of the remaining stake in CSKT Inc., a joint venture in Taiwan that sells and services gas abatement and chemical delivery systems. Atlas Copco acquired a 55% stake in CSKT with the acquisition in 2016 of CSK Inc., the South Korean exhaust management company. Atlas Copco has now acquired the remaining 45%. Atlas Copco announced on April 20, 2017, the agre...
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff Rebranding as WSP
NEW YORK, NY – WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global engineering and professional services consulting firm, will assume the WSP name effective May 2017. The firm has operated as WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff since the acquisition of Parsons Brinckerhoff by WSP in October 2014. “We are adopting a single brand as the next step in the unification of the company, leveraging the rich heritage, reputation and combined portfolios of multiple firms to strengthen our position in the marketplace,” said Gr...
IMAGINiT Technologies Earns Autodesk BIM 360 Authorization in U.S. and Canada
OWINGS MILLS, MD ― May 25, 2017 — Rand Worldwide (OTCBB: RWWI), a global leader in providing technology solutions to organizations with engineering design and information technology requirements, today announced that its IMAGINiT Technologies division has earned BIM 360 authorization from Autodesk. “We’re thrilled to have validation from Autodesk that our talented team of building design experts in the U.S. and Canada have demonstrated excellence around the BIM 360 products and as such h...
Microdesk Announces Strong Q1 Growth and Increased Hiring
NEW YORK – Citing exceptional growth in sales and new seat development, Microdesk, an Autodesk Platinum Partner and the nation’s largest AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Owner/Operator) industry consulting firm with expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM), announced today the expansion of its talented consulting team. The company’s unprecedented growth is a result of its ongoing success from partnerships with the world’s largest building and infrastructure design pr...
HDR Establishes New Philadelphia Office
Located in the heart of the city directly in front of City Hall is HDR’s new office in Philadelphia. Home to an interdisciplinary practice with expertise in both architecture and engineering, the new space sets the stage for a collaborative work environment amidst sweeping views of Philadelphia's iconic landmarks. “We see definite advantages in terms of being able to provide a wider range of services for our clients,” says Elizabeth Mahon, AIA, LEED AP, Managing Principal of Philadelphia’s ar...
HNTB Selected 2017 Employer of the Year by Women’s Transportation Seminar of Greater Dallas/Fort Worth
DALLAS – HNTB Corporation, an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors, has been selected Employer of the Year by the Greater Dallas/Fort Worth chapter of the Women’s Transportation Seminar. The award was presented at a recognition dinner on April 28, 2017. WTS is an international organization dedicated to building the future of transportation through the global advancement of women. It has more than 5,000 members, both women and men, in c...