Historic Growth at Gannett Fleming Continues with BB&A Acquisition
(Harrisburg, Pa.) Global infrastructure and engineering firm Gannett Fleming has acquired renowned Chicago-based transportation firm Bowman, Barrett & Associates Inc. (BB&A). The 30-year-old consulting firm now operates as BB&A, a business group of Gannett Fleming. “This marks Gannett Fleming’s third acquisition in the past six months, and each new addition strategically positions us to thrive in a rapidly changing marketplace,” said Bob Scaer, PE, Gannett Fleming chairman and CEO. “BB&A’s re...
Stantec Leads Design of First Bus Rapid Transit Line to Open in Calgary
With hundreds of businesses located along the 17 Avenue corridor, a median running transitway was selected to optimize the transit operations and minimize bus/vehicle conflicts (looking eastbound at 44 Street SE). Photo credit: Jaime Vedres. Calgary’s first dedicated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor, called MAX Purple, is now open and serving the community. The design, led by Stantec, has transformed the corridor into a multimodal street with a strong focus on...
Willoughby Fortifies Gannett Fleming’s Transit & Rail Facilities Team
(Toronto, Canada)- Gannett Fleming, a global infrastructure and engineering firm, has hired Doug Willoughby, PEng, as vice president and transit & rail facilities director in Canada. He will leverage the success of Gannett Fleming’s work with Toronto-area transit agencies and grow the Canadian transit & rail facilities and highway teams.“Doug will fill a key leadership role in the expansion of our services in Toronto and across Canada,” said Scott Sibley, PE, Gannett Fleming Transit & Rail Globa...
The Wild Release v0.7 Allows Users to Create, Import, View, and Manage Content with the New macOS App
The Wild have announced an update to their proprietary, cloudbased platform that enables designers to create and share immersive experiences using any device. Now, in addition to PC, iOS, VR and AR, users of The Wild now have the option to create, import, manage content, and view spaces in The Wild directly from their Mac. “The macOS app is a game changer for 3D presentation,” according to The Wild founder and CEO Gabe Paez. “To have the option to access The Wild using one of the most ubiqui...
CINTEC Technology Announces Innovative New Dissipative Anchor
CINTEC International, a world leader in the field of structural masonry retrofit strengthening, repair, and preservation, announces that it has developed a new type of dissipative wall anchor. The new anchor solves the issues of how to protect heritage buildings in some of the most earthquake-prone parts of the world. This new product is an innovative dissipative anchor designed for use with Cintec’s proven wall anchor system. “We believe that this anchor is a major breakthrough in further...
Climeon Wins Order Worth SEK 40 Million Within Geothermal Heat Power in Japan
Climeon has received an order from Iwana Power GK of Heat Power modules worth SEK 40 million. The Heat Power modules will be deployed as a geothermal power plant in the Gifu Prefecture in central Japan and are to be delivered in 2019. The order is placed by the Heat Power Operator Iwana Power GK, part owned by Baseload Power Japan and local entrepreneurs. - The high electricity prices and the country’s need for locally produced renewable energy makes Japan one of our most interesting mark...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for Automated Driving System Demonstration Grants
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) today announced up to $60 million in federal grant funding for projects that test the safe integration of automated driving systems (ADS) on our nation’s roadways. These grants aim to gather significant safety data to inform rulemaking, foster collaboration amongst state and local government and private partners, and test the safe integration of ADS on our nation’s roads. Grant applications are due in 90 days and must be submitted throug...
Kelliher Tapped to Lead Minnesota DOT, Lott Joins District of Columbia DOT
The administration of Minnesota Gov.-elect Tim Walz (D) appointed Margaret Anderson Kelliher as commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Transportation on Dec. 18. She previously served as speaker for Minnesota’s House of Representatives and is noted for helping guide passage of a contentious multimodal transportation funding bill in 2008. Her nomination now awaits confirmation by Minnesota’s legislature. Margaret Anderson Kelliher After losing the democratic primary for governor back in 2...
Hensel Phelps Announces Retirement of CEO Jeff Wenass and Appointment of Michael Choutka as Chief Executive Officer
GREELEY, Colo.- The Hensel Phelps Board of Directors is pleased to announce the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Jeff Wenass and the appointment of Michael (Mike) J. Choutka as President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2019. "On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank Jeff for his leadership over his successful 35-year career with Hensel Phelps," said Mr. Choutka. "Under Jeff's leadership, Hensel Phelps has grown into the successful company it is today and I lo...
Koolbridge Solar Signs Master Service Agreement with Device Solutions
Koolbridge Solar and Device Solutions have entered into a definitive Master Service Agreement in which Device Solutions with over 50- highly skilled mechanical and software engineers will develop the second generation full-feature Koolbridge Solar SMART LOAD CENTER™ replacing the 100-year old dumb breaker box. Koolbridge Solar is the inventor of solar-ready electrical power products that automatically select the most economical use of utility, solar, battery, wind or generator power for homes a...
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