Effective Management Essential to Unlocking Value Behind Infrastructure PPPs
SYDNEY - Stronger public sector oversight and contract management are essential to realising the true value of investment through public private partnerships (PPPs), according to new guidance from the Global Infrastructure Hub. The G20 initiative today launched its Public Private Partnership (PPP) Contract Management Tool—a free online resource that provides practical, user-friendly guidance for public officials in charge of managing PPP infrastructure projects after financial close, through...
Developers Showcase $5 Billion Lincoln Yards Project Along Chicago River
Developers on Wednesday unveiled plans for the $5 billion mixed-use Lincoln Yards riverfront development along the North Branch of the Chicago River — a concept pitched by designers as an economic super engine, but met with skepticism by some residents and parkland advocates. The massive Sterling Bay proposal has been floated for months as one of the city’s top prospective sites in its bid for Amazon’s coveted second headquarters, but Wednesday’s meeting — which drew a standing-room-only crow...
Michigan Creates Councils to Coordinate Infrastructure Investments
In order to forge a more "coordinated effort" for improving the management of Michigan's drinking water, wastewater, storm water, transportation, and private utilities, the state is creating two "councils" to guide infrastructure investments among those five entities. The first is the Michigan Infrastructure Council which will construct the statewide asset management database, facilitate the data collection strategy, and produce a 30-year infrastructure investment and management strategy for...
New Z Modular Offices to Open in Troy, Michigan
CHICAGO - Z Modular, a division of Zekelman Industries, announced today that it will be opening a new 6,000 sq. ft. office in Troy, Michigan to house its engineering, design, estimating and sales teams. The office will open on August 1, 2018, for 10 individuals currently on staff. "With multiple projects in our pipeline, and new opportunities in the Midwest, I'm excited to open this office in the Detroit metro area," said Michael Bell, director of engineering for Z Modular, who will lead the tea...
Thornton Tomasetti Creates New Strategic Roles
(New York, New York ) – Thornton Tomasetti, the international engineering firm, announces the appointments of four executives to three newly created positions. Managing Principals Gary F. Panariello, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., and Peter DiMaggio, P.E., SECB, have been named managing director. Principal Robert K. Otani, P.E. LEED AP BD+C, becomes the firm’s first chief technology officer, and Principal Carol A. Post, P.E., S.E., LEED AP, has been promoted to chief quality assurance officer. “These new...
RIDOT Releases Data for First Month of Tolling .
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today released key data from the State's tractor trailer truck only tolling program for the period from June 11, 2018, when tolling started, to July 10, 2018. The data included the number of transactions, number of diversions, and receivables from gantry locations 1 and 2. RIDOT released the data to maintain transparency about the program and to demonstrate the stability of the system. RIDOT Director Peter Alviti said, "With one full month...
FLIR Announces DM62 Digital Multimeter with Non-Contact Voltage
WILSONVILLE, Ore.– FLIR announced today the DM62 true root mean square (TRMS) digital multimeter with non-contact voltage, an all-in-one tool ideal for do-it-yourself and residential and commercial electricians, as well as technicians who work on electronic systems. Its rich and robust feature set, high-quality measurements, and low price makes it an exceptional value. This meter is easy to use and has been built to last, offering long term stability and robust built quality for field use. Th...
NETZSCH Adds Sizes to Full Service-In-Place Version of NEMO® Progressive Cavity Pump
NETZSCH Pumps North America, LLC, experts in solutions designed specifically for difficult pumping applications, has added to its line of FSIP (full service-in-place) industry-leading NEMO® progressive cavity pumps. Ideal for wear-intensive applications, the maintenance-friendly FSIP™ design has been re-engineered to provide full access to all the pumps’ rotating parts. NEMO FSIP is now available in six sizes (NM045 to NM105) for flow rates up to 700 gallons per minute (gpm). NEMO FSIP models ar...
Wilo USA Solar Borehole Pumps Provide Cost-Efficient, Autonomous Water Supply
Rosemont, IL. Wilo USA, a provider of pumps and pump solutions for water management, building services and groundwater, is pleased to offer a range of solar borehole pumps, including a new, 4-inch solar submersible pump, available in two series, the Wilo-Quick Solar and the Wilo-Opti Solar series. Wilo well pumps feature the most efficient, simple design for clean water on the market. The all-stainless steel solar submersible pumps offer either a centrifugal or helical rotor hydraulic ex...
Epiroc Wins Order from Cormidom in Dominican Republic to Boost Mining Operation
Stockholm, Sweden: Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, has won a significant order in the Dominican Republic from mining company Corporación Minera Dominicana, commonly known as Cormidom. The equipment will strengthen productivity, safety and cost efficiency for the mine. Cormidom ordered Epiroc drill rigs and loading and hauling machines to be used in the Cerro de Maimon copper and zinc mine in the Dominican Republic. The m...
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Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
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