Woolpert Awarded $2M PennDOT Photogrammetry Contract
HARRISBURG, Pa.- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has signed Woolpert to one of three statewide photogrammetry contracts. The five-year, $2 million contract is for geodetic survey and photogrammetric mapping, including stereo-compliant aerial and mobile lidar collections. Mike Zoltek, Woolpert project manager, said that the services requested under this contract include, but are not limited to, vertical and oblique aerial photography acquisition, aeri...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $75 Million Grant Agreement for Bus Rapid Transit Project in Indianapolis, Indiana
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $75 million grant agreement with the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo) for a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line. The IndyGo Red Line Rapid Transit project will provide quick, reliable and convenient service to downtown Indianapolis. “Residents and visitors in Indianapolis can now look forward to faster and more convenient transit service as they travel to work, schoo...
FRA Issues $250 Million Notice of Funding Opportunity for PTC Projects
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $250 million in Positive Train Control (PTC) Systems Grants. “These funds are part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to strengthen our country’s rail safety by helping railroads to more rapidly deploy positive train control systems,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. The purpose of the NOFO is to solicit applications fo...
Georgia DOT’s TIA Program Reaches Halfway Mark of Project Delivery
ATLANTA, GA – As we celebrate National Infrastructure Week, the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Transportation Investment Act (TIA) program reaches the midway point for fund collection and project delivery. In 2012, voters in three regions – River Valley, Central Savannah River Area and the Heart of Georgia Altamaha – approved a 10-year one percent sales tax to fund regional and local transportation improvements. TIA is now in the fifth year of a ten-year program and has accelerated and d...
Perforated Anodized Aluminum Ideally Suited for Austin Central Library
By Phil Pearce, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Lorin Industries, Inc. Recently, the City of Austin, Texas built an entirely new central library building to serve its citizens, and in designing the building, architects from Lake Flato Architects and Shepley Bulfinch chose perforated anodized aluminum from Lorin Industries, Inc. as a central façade design element. The new Austin Central Library building, opened to the public in October 2017, makes full use of the functional and aesthe...
Port Washington Public Library, Architect LHSA+DP, and Stalco Construction Complete Redevelopment and Renovation of the Children’s Section
Stalco Construction, Lee H. Skolnick Architecture and Design Partnership (LHSA+DP), general contractor, and construction manager SCC Construction Management Group have completed the $2.8 million redevelopment of the Port Washington Public Library’s children’s section. Photo by Ola Wilk/Wilk Marketing Communications Port Washington, NY – Port Washington Public Library, Lee H. Skolnick Architecture and Design Partnership (LHSA+DP), general contractor Stalco Construction, and constructio...
Maryland DOT State Highway Administration Approves Keystone® KeySystem™ II Retaining Wall System
MINNEAPOLIS (May 17, 2018) – The Maryland State Highway Administration (MSHA) recently issued approval of the Keystone® KeySystem II™ retaining wall system, using Keystone Compac® II or III and TenCate Miragrid® reinforcement for use on state highway projects for walls up to 50 feet high. KeySystem™ II is designed to the highest standards and unique requirements of the transportation sector. The system consists of Keystone Compac® II or III units and TenCate Miragrid® geogrids by TenCate...
Living Legends of Civil Engineering Sought for ASCE's 2019 OPAL Awards
Know a civil engineering leader who should be considered an icon of the profession? Nominate her or him for a 2019 Outstanding Projects And Leaders award for achievements in construction, design, education, government or management. Submit your nominations.
eSUB Construction Software Receives Autodesk Forge Investment
SAN DIEGO - eSUB, a leading provider of subcontractor mobile and cloud-based project management and labor productivity solutions, is the latest recipient of an Autodesk Forge Fund investment. The investment will accelerate product development for a deeper product integration between the Autodesk BIM 360 construction management platform and eSUB to create a seamless user experience and develop a stronger alignment between the construction project owner, architect, and subcontractors. The investme...
Pennsylvania American Water Unveils Interactive Map to Spotlight Pipeline Projects
HERSHEY, Pa.- Pennsylvania American Water today unveiled the updated 2018 version of its web-based infrastructure map to show customers where the dollars from their monthly bills are flowing. To coincide with National Infrastructure Week that runs May 14-21, the company launched the interactive map displaying planned water and wastewater pipe improvements along with project details. “Our team created this innovative tool for customers to see their water bills at work, and they will notice we...
Video: Crashes Drop Measurably After Rural Road Safety Improvement Project on US 521 in Lancaster County
Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
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