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...
Global Cities Call for Collaborative Ation to Combat Impact of Climate Change
/ / / / Los Angeles – A report released today by global infrastructure firm AECOM and non-profit organization CDP, sponsored by Bloomberg Philanthropies, reveals the challenges faced by global cities and the opportunities they see for collaboration. Nearly 300 global cities have called for collaborative action to combat the economic and environmental impact of the changing climate. The report, It Takes a City: the Case for Collaborative Climate Action, estimates the 720 climate c...
Central Alliance Purchases First of Its Kind Mobile Mapping System
Pre-construction specialist Central Alliance has further established its reputation for innovation by becoming the first surveying company in the UK to purchase a new, ground-breaking LiDAR mapping system – the first of its kind on the market. The new system, named ROBIN, has been produced by world leading geospatial technology supplier, 3D Laser Mapping, and provides three alternative mounting options rolled into one solution. The system allows users to map a variety of areas via walking, dr...
Skanska Divests Its Investment in the M25 Motorway in London, UK
Skanska has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for its investment in the M25 motorway in London, UK, for about SEK 2.9 billion. The buyer, Edge Orbital Holdings Limited, is a consortium of institutional investors arranged and advised by Macquarie Capital (Europe) Limited. The transaction is expected to be recorded by Skanska Infrastructure Development in the first quarter of 2017. Skanska is divesting its 40 percent ownership in Connect Plus, who is managing the M25 orbital motorwa...
Supplier Diversity Efforts Help Earn Black & Veatch Honor as Kansas Corporation of the Year
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – The Kansas Department of Commerce (KDOC) has selected Black & Veatch as Kansas Corporation of the Year for its leadership and the opportunities its supplier diversity program provides for minority- and women-owned businesses. “Black & Veatch is a good example of the type of first-class businesses that we have in the state of Kansas,” said Kansas Commerce Secretary Antonio Soave. “The Corporation of the Year award is the perfect way to recognize the innovative programs,...
Fluor and ABB Form Alliance to Deliver Large EPC Substation Projects Globally
IRVING, Texas - Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) and ABB have formed a global strategic alliance for the execution of large turnkey engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) electrical substation projects. By combining ABB’s world leading technology and its market leadership position in power transmission and distribution with Fluor’s expertise and experience in delivering large EPC projects, the alliance will help to meet the evolving needs of power grids across the world for safe, reliable and...
Hydrostor Inc. and AECOM Announce Partnership to Deploy Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) Systems Globally
AUSTIN, TX — Hydrostor Inc. (Toronto, Ontario) and AECOM announced a partnership to jointly develop, market, propose and construct projects using Hydrostor’s Adiabatic Compressed Air Energy Storage technology connected with their proprietary underwater air cavity or in underground geological formations. This global partnership will accelerate deployment of one of the lowest cost, bulk-energy storage technologies available. To satisfy the growing energy storage market, Hydrostor and AECOM wil...
Fluor Announces Financial Close on A27/A1 Motorway Project in the Netherlands
IRVING, Texas and AMSTERDAM – Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the 3Angle B.V. special purpose company, comprised of Fluor, 3i Infrastructure and Heijmans Capital, reached financial close with the Dutch government for the A27/A1 public private partnership (PPP) project in the Netherlands. The project is valued at more than $246 million, which includes a 25-year management and maintenance period. Fluor will book its portion of the award in the fourth quarter of 2016. 3A...
Autodesk and SBS Form Strategic Alliance
Lakewood, CO – Spatial Business Systems (SBS) has formed a strategic alliance with Autodesk to provide an expanded set of solutions for the utility industry. Through the alliance, SBS will be responsible for future development, support and licensing of Autodesk® Substation Design for Inventor®, Autodesk® Substation Design for Electrical and AutoCAD ® Utility Design (AUD) software. The alliance will allow SBS to focus on the ongoing development and support of Substation Design and AUD, while...
Latin America Responds to Urban Earthquake Disaster Before It Happens
THE AMERICAS – Miyamoto International has expanded to Latin America with two project offices for USAID, one in San José, Costa Rica and the other in Pasto, Colombia. The project helps first responders and governments better understand the impacts of large earthquakes – before they happen. Located on the “Ring of Fire,” Costa Rica and Colombia are in one of the most seismically dangerous regions in the world. Called “PREPARE,” the earthquake risk identification and preparedness program was est...