KBR Acquires Honeywell Government Services Provider, HTSI
HOUSTON, Texas, September 19, 2016 — KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has completed the acquisition of Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc. (HTSI). The acquisition of HTSI continues KBR's strategy of expanding its global Government Services offerings into higher end technical services that offer increased margins and a lower risk profile. The addition of HTSI builds on KBR's July acquisition of KBRwyle and HTSI will be integrated into KBRwyle to create a total capability Government Se...
Thornton Tomasetti Announces Strategic Alliance with BRZ-Experts in Brazil
International engineering firm Thornton Tomasetti has expanded its presence in Brazil and Latin America through a strategic alliance with São Paulo-based firm BRZ-Experts. Since setting up shop in 2012, Thornton Tomasetti’s Brazil office has been manned by Director of Engineering Euclydes Trovato with assistance from Consultant Rafael Gomes de Oliveira and support from across the firm. The two have now transitioned to BRZ’s São Paulo office where Euclydes will continue to represent Thornton Toma...
Jacobs on Board for EDF Energy’s UK Hinkley Point C Project
PASADENA, Calif.- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) confirmed today that it is providing EDF Energy with project management services for the building and civil work on the main construction site, including the marine works, at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station project in Somerset, United Kingdom. The announcement follows the U.K. Government’s confirmation that it has reached a new agreement in principle with EDF. This follows last October’s signing of the strategic investment a...
Dewberry Will Support $844,000 Grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management recently awarded the City of Virginia Beach an $844,000 grant to assist the city with sea level rise (SLR) planning. Part of NOAA's Regional Coastal Resilience Grant Awards, the grants are aimed at helping coastal communities prepare for and recover from extreme weather events, climate hazards, and changing ocean conditions. Dewberry will support the City of Virginia Beach, along with the Georgetown Cli...
Pinellas County Signs Woolpert to $6.5M Software Implementation Deal
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Woolpert has been hired by Pinellas County to implement Cityworks software and develop a comprehensive enterprise asset management (EAM) program. The $6.5 million, multiyear contract includes the development of an asset management program, software installation and configuration, enterprise system integrations and deployment to all divisions that manage county infrastructure assets. The asset management program will align with internationally recognized standards e...
Atkins Opens its Doors to a New Wave of Graduates and Apprentices
More than 300 graduates and apprentices have started their careers in design, engineering and project management after joining Atkins. The 256 graduates and 61 apprentices will be based at offices around the country, working across a range of disciplines - from mechanical, electrical and civil engineering through to surveying and project management - and markets, including energy, transport, infrastructure and defence. This year, Atkins’ Infrastructure division has recruited the highest numbe...
Four Steps to a Self-Supporting, High Growth Innovation Ecosystem
SYDNEY — Whether “starting from scratch” or repurposing an existing precinct, a successful innovation ecosystem requires four key elements to succeed, according to a new report released by integrated infrastructure firm AECOM. The Transforming Australian Cities with Innovation report, launched last night in Sydney, found the best economic and societal outcomes are achieved when government provides a flexible platform and vision for commercial, residential and academic tenants through integrat...
HNTB’s Continued Growth in Texas Prompts Office Expansion in Dallas
DALLAS – To accommodate growth in its architecture, urban planning, federal and transportation practices, HNTB Corporation has added space and amenities for 29 new full time employees in its downtown Dallas office, located at 2001 Bryan Street. With the new additions, the downtown office will have 59 full-time employees working at this location. “Our firm’s long history of shaping infrastructure in Dallas, and current fast paced job growth demonstrates our commitment to improving mobility...
Hatch-Indisa Forms New Partnership in Latin America
Santiago, Chile-Mississauga, Canada- Hatch is pleased to announce that Indisa S.A., a leading engineering firm with over 37 years’ experience in Colombia and Mexico, has joined the Hatch Group of Companies. Working together as Hatch-Indisa, this new partnership will further enhance Hatch’s growing presence in Latin America and open up new opportunities to deliver fully integrated solutions to industrial clients in Colombia and Mexico. Established in 1978 as a mechanical engineering design compan...
Sydney Opera House Completes Future Conservation Strategy
The Sydney Opera House has completed a Concrete Conservation Strategy, an initiative designed to conserve the UNESCO World Heritage site for future generations. Arup and the University of Sydney collaborated with the Sydney Opera House to deliver a holistic conservation study, drawing on historical knowledge and potential future technology. The study has been funded in part by the Getty Foundation’s Keeping It Modern project, which aims to preserve international examples of modern architec...