Two New Reports Examine Viability of Electric Propulsion for Buses and Trucks
Two new reports are renewing the focus on electricity as the main power source for school buses, transit buses and heavy-duty trucks. The first, published by the U.S. Public Research Interest Group, touts the environmental benefits and operational savings of all-electric school and transit buses. U.S. PIRG's electric bus report noted that some 95 percent of America's roughly 480,000 school buses run on diesel. Where the nation's 70,000 transit buses are concerned, more than 60 percent are...
SimActive Software Saving Hours for DJI Drone Surveys
Montreal, Canada, May 15th, 2018 – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, is proud to announce an improved workflow for DJI users. Hours of processing time per project are now saved, with volume measurement, pre-construction planning, land development, and other applications streamlined. Butler & Associates Inc., a professional surveying firm with over 35 years of experience, is one such user. In conjunction with their DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone imagery, Co...
USDOT Announces Participants in National Drone Testing Program
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao officially announced the first 10 participants in the agency's Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program at a May 9 event in Washington D.C.; a three-year test program led by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), that includes local, state, and tribal governments plus private sector firms that will integrate drones into the nation's airspace system. "Our country is on the verge of the most significant development in aviation sinc...
Siemens USA Participates Coast to Coast in Infrastructure Week 2018
Siemens highlights digital infrastructure poised to improve air quality, build a low-carbon economy, and enhance efficiency of building, energy and transportation systems for U.S. cities Siemens Global CEO Joe Kaeser, incoming Siemens USA CEO Barbara Humpton, and Head of Urban Development Martin Powell address Infrastructure Week audiences across the country New advancements rolled out during the week in key infrastructure areas: cyber security, autonomous buildings, resiliency and s...
Stantec Selected to Design Hampstead Bypass and US 17 Improvements in Hampstead in New Hanover and Pender Counties, North Carolina
Division Three of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has selected international consulting design firm Stantec to provide analysis and engineering services for the Hampstead Bypass from I-140 to US 17 north of Hampstead. Corridor improvements to the existing US 17 in Hampstead are also included in Stantec’s design services. These projects, totaling $250 million in construction, will greatly improve north-south mobility along the North Carolina coastline north of Wilmington,...
Jacobs Consortium Wins New Dublin Metro North Contract from Transport Infrastructure Ireland
DALLAS - Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC), in consortium with Idom, has been appointed by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) as Employer's Designer for the development and implementation of Ireland's first metro system, central to a new multi-modal transport strategy to support Dublin's continued economic growth. Working collaboratively with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and TII, the Jacobs Idom consortium will take the scheme from emerging preferred route status through...
Dewberry Promotes Jennifer Novac and Mark Maloney
Dewberry announced the promotion of two employees in its Denver, Colorado, office. The promotions coincide with Dewberry's ongoing expansion of engineering, architectural, and consulting services in the western region, where the firm has practiced since 2010. These promotions include: Jennifer Novac, GISP, has been promoted to associate. She is a quality manager supporting the geospatial and technology services group. Novac earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology, a minor in geograph...
SEAOI Celebrates 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 9, 2018 at the Museum of Broadcast Communcations in downtown Chicago. This event is the highlight of the SEAOI activities each year. In addition to announcing the winners of the 2018 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards and honoring recipients of the John F. Parmer, SEAOI Service and Outstanding Young Engineer Awar...
Industry Safety Leaders Western Specialty Contractors Launches S-T-E-P-P-S to Re-Evaluate Safety on Changing Jobsites
(St. Louis, MO) The construction industry is fast-paced and ever-changing. Change can be exciting for workers and their supervisors, but it can also be challenging. Not taking the time to ask the right questions about safety when a job changes can potentially lead to unsafe choices, accidents and delays. Starting in May, Western Specialty Contractors launched its S-T-E-P-P-S (Stop, Think, Employees, Public, Property, Safety) Program designed to get workers to ask the right questions about sa...
ASCENT Announces Autodesk 2019 Courseware Roadmap
Baltimore, MD — ASCENT – Center for Technical Knowledge, a member of the Autodesk Authorized Publisher Program, announces the release of its updated Learning Guides for Autodesk 2019 software. ASCENT’s comprehensive Autodesk 2019 Courseware Roadmap outlines the release dates for over 70 titles. Titles are available in both print and eBook formats through ASCENT’s online store at ASCENTeStore.com, and in print at Amazon.com. In addition to the Autodesk 2019 offerings, ASCEN...
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