Year in Infrastructure 2017
See presentations that inspire, including what’s next in Bentley software, thought-provoking guest keynotes, and this year’s industry advancements. Hear from the best and brightest speakers and discover the award-winning infrastructure projects that are advancing infrastructure in design, engineering, construction, and operations around the world. Make plans to join us October 10-12 in Singapore: http://www.bentley.com/yii2017
Virginia DOT Wins Award for Smart Scale Web Tool Which Provides Transparency for Projects
RICHMOND, Virginia – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) recently won the Richmond Technology Council (RVATech) award for Innovation in Development – Public Sector. VDOT was recognized for its work with the SMART SCALE web tool, which provides the general public with transparency regarding the agency’s transportation projects. The award is handed out to the organization that has demonstrated exceptional technological development to the benefit of the organization itself, or t...
Launch of new Energy Scenarios for Latin America to 2060
The World Energy Council, will be bringing Arturo Leonardo Vásquez, Deputy Minister of Energy, Peru, and Gerald Davis, Chair World Energy Scenarios, together with global energy leaders to launch a new energy scenarios to 2060 report for Latin America and the Caribbean, which will be streamed live online. The World Energy Council has identified that the Latin American and the Caribbean region needs to focus on large-scale investment and regional integration to mitigate risks and unlock its gre...
Utility Variable-Generation Integration Group Announces 2017 Steven Gilbert Memorial Scholarship recipients
RESTON, VA. – May 19, 2017 – The Utility Variable-Generation Integration Group (UVIG) Board of Directors has announced this year’s Steven Gilbert Memorial Scholarship recipients. Gilbert was a long-time participant in UVIG who served on the UVIG Board of Directors and was Chair of UVIG’s O&M User Group. He passed away suddenly in 2016 and as a way to honor him, the UVIG Board named its scholarship program after him. The scholarship program serves as an extension of one of the organization’s p...
Gardner Asphalt Supply LLC & Florida Transportation Builders’ Association Member Companies Overall Winner of 2017 ARTBA Foundation’s “Helping Hand” Awards
(WASHINGTON) - Gardner Asphalt Supply LLC of Bartow, Fla., and Florida Transportation Builders’ Association member companies were named the first place winner in the 2017 “Helping Hand Awards,” an annual competition sponsored by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF). The awards “recognize extraordinary programs - outside the scope of normal business operations— that demonstrably benefit and help improve the quality of life...
Michael Baker International Partners with Marines to Establish Environmental Stewardship Habits in Younger Generations
Pittsburgh, Pa. - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced completion of activities to promote environmental awareness and increase participation and engagement in the solid waste and recycling programs at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Michael Baker’s work successfully increased understanding of environmental standards and established strong stewardship habits in the installation’s community...
Dr. James Smith to Provide Keynote Address at International Energy Conference in Venice, Italy
MORGANTOWN, WV– Plasma Igniter, LLC announced today that Dr. James Smith will join leaders from around the world to address the International Energy Conference and Workshop in Venice, Italy May 10-12, 2017. In addition to his keynote address, Dr. Smith has co-authored five papers to be presented to this international group of participants representing 58 countries. In addition to Dr. Smith's keynote address “Mankind and Energy – That's Why” he has co-authored five papers entitled, “The...
SEAOI Celebrates the Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards
Chicago, IL: The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) will hold its Annual Banquet and present the Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Venue SIX10 in downtown Chicago. This event is the highlight of the SEAOI activities each year. In addition to announcing the winners of the 2017 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards and the John F. Parmer, SEAOI Service and Outstanding Young Engineer Awards, the 2017 - 2018 SEAOI officers will be introd...
Pennsylvania DOT Secretary Richards Receives Peter Quinn Award from Greater Valley Forge TMA
Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Transportation Secretary Leslie S. Richards was given the Peter P. Quinn leadership award from the Greater Valley Forge (GVF) Transportation Management Association at a ceremony today in King of Prussia. The Quinn award is given annually to recipients who have embodied his spirit of leadership and his belief of giving back selflessly in all that you do. Quinn, the late founding director of GVF, worked in many different industries and leadership positions across t...
Binational Initiative Wins Economic Development Award
YUMA – A binational initiative to increase commerce and tourism in southwestern Arizona and the neighboring region in Mexico, stemming from a collaboration involving border communities and state entities including the Arizona Department of Transportation, has been honored for excellence in economic development. The American Planning Association’s Economic Development Division selected the 4FrontED Initiative for its Donald E. Hunter Excellence in Economic Development Planning Award, saying th...
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