Arup Appointed to Advisory Role for Sydney’s Parramatta Light Rail
Parramatta Light Rail is an upcoming twin track light rail line that will connect the growth areas surrounding Western Sydney’s CBD. Arup is supporting the NSW Government as Infrastructure Technical Advisor for the project, providing definition design services. By 2036, more than half of Sydney’s population will reside in Western Sydney. This shift is pulling the heart of metropolitan Sydney westward and will increase the importance of Parramatta as the region’s centre. Parramatta Light Ra...
Bentley Systems 2017 Year in Infrastructure Conference to be Held in Singapore Oct. 10-12
EXTON, Pa., U.S.A. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced that The Year in Infrastructure 2017 Conference will be held Oct. 10-12 in Singapore. The conference will take place at Sands Expo and Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands, a world-class hotel and conference facility, and one of the most iconic buildings in Asia. The Singapore location brings the conference to a city recognized globally...
Indonesian Telco Uses Advanced Analytics Aechnology to Double Subscribers
State-owned telecommunications company Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) has turned to advanced location-based analytics technology as part of its efforts to double the number of their IndiHome subscribers from 2 million to 4 million by 2020. Their new location-based analytics tool is a military-grade mapping technology – known as the ArcGIS platform - capable of integrating data from multiple business systems, performing advanced analytics, and representing actionable data on a dynamic m...
USAID Awards Tetra Tech $29 Million Contract for Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene Partnerships
PASADENA, Calif.- Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) announced today that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded the Company a $29 million, single-award contract to establish improved water supply, sanitation, and hygiene in priority countries within sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. Under the five-year Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Partnerships and Learnings for Sustainability project, Tetra Tech will work with USAID’s Global Health Bureau to increase access to cle...
WSP Acquires Mouchel Consulting, a Leading UK Pure Play Infrastructure Engineering Consulting Firm
/ / / OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS WSP believes that Mouchel Consulting is an attractive acquisition for the following key reasons: It strengthens WSP's presence in the UK public infrastructure sector and more specifically in highways design, Intelligent Transport Systems and the regulated water industry, which are markets where WSP was looking to increase its presence. It strategically positions WSP to benefit from upcoming opportunities in...
AECOM Acquires Remaining 50 Percent Interest in FT Services Joint Venture
CALGARY — AECOM (NYSE:ACM), a premier, fully integrated global infrastructure firm, announced today that it has acquired the remaining 50 percent equity interest in FT Services Limited (FTS), a joint venture company based in Calgary, Alberta. Formed in January 2007 between Flint Energy Services Limited, an AECOM subsidiary, and Broadspectrum Limited, FTS specializes in large-scale maintenance and turnaround services for the Canadian resource and energy industry, including oil sands, refining,...
Michael Baker International Ranks in Top Seven Percent in Engineering News-Record’s Latest Industry Rankings
Michael Baker International Ranks in Top Seven Percent in Engineering News-Record’s Latest Industry | Michael Baker International Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, continues to strengthen its industry leadership position as Engineering News-Record (ENR) lists the company in the top seven percent in the magazine’s annual ranking of the Top 500 Design Firms in the United States. According to the 2016 results, Mich...
DroneDeploy Launches Drone Service Provider Directory to Help Businesses Ramp Drone Operations
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DroneDeploy, the leading cloud-based drone software platform, today unveiled the Drone Mapping Directory, a drone mapping marketplace to connect businesses with drone service providers. At launch, the Drone Mapping Directory unites more than 250 drone service providers operating in 48 countries and servicing 10 industry verticals. DroneDeploy also announced the launch of a co-branded offering, which enables companies to brand their DroneDeploy portal and maps. The emerging...
Trimble Sells its Unmanned Aircraft System Business to Delair-Tech
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that Delair-Tech has acquired its Belgium-based Gatewing Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) engineering and manufacturing business. Delair-Tech is a leading provider of long-range, fixed-wing UAS solutions for industrial inspection and asset management applications headquartered in Toulouse, France. Delair-Tech intends to grow the acquired business as part of its portfolio. Financial terms were not disclosed. "This transaction is part of...
DJI and Datumate Partner to Deliver Site Survey Solution
DJI and Datumate have begun offering a drone, software and app package that fully automates and expedites site surveys. Tailored for professional surveying jobs, the DJI-Datumate Site Survey Solution simplifies the surveying and mapping processes, while maintaining superior accuracy. Shenzhen-based DJI is the world’s top aerial-imaging company. Israel based Datumate is a leader in automated “field-to-plan” surveying solutions. / DJI and Datumate Partner to Deliver Site Survey Solution /PR...