Mammoet begins assembly of world’s biggest land-based crane
SK6000 ring crane redefines modular construction methodologies across heavy industry Mammoet, the global leader in engineered heavy lifting and transport, has started assembling the world’s strongest land-based crane, the SK6000, at its Westdorpe facility in the Netherlands. This monumental project marks a new era in heavy lifting technology, offering unprecedented lifting capacity and reach, and opening up new construction methodologies for large projects. The SK6000 ring crane is te...
USDOT Awards Nearly $60 Million in Advanced Vehicle Technology Grants to Arizona, Texas and Utah to Serve as National Models and Help Save Lives on Our Nation’s Roadways
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced that it is awarding $60 million in grants under the Saving Lives with Connectivity: Accelerating V2X Deployment program to advance connected and interoperable vehicle technologies. The grants to recipients in Arizona, Texas and Utah will serve as national models to accelerate and spur new deployments of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies. “As this Department explores every measure...
InQuik and CMC Join Forces to Drive Innovation in Bridge Building
DENVER - Commercial Metals Company (CMC), a Fortune 500 construction solutions provider, and InQuik Inc., an innovative bridge company, have announced a strategic partnership to deliver the disruptive InQuik bridge solution across the United States, making high-quality, long-lasting bridges more accessible and affordable for communities. The Australia-based InQuik Group is licensing its intellectual property to CMC to produce and sell the bridge solution in the U.S. in an exclusive deal, comb...
Acrow Bridge Installed in Italy’s Vicenza Province to Provide Access for Pedestrians and Cyclists
Detour solution is also carrying utilities during a major bridge reconstruction project PARSIPPANY, N.J.- Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, has announced one of its modular steel bridges has been installed to provide access for pedestrians, cyclists and relocated utility lines during a project to reconstruct an aging and functionally obsolete structure in Northeast Italy. After many years of service, the bridge spanning the Bacchiglione River on Provincia...
Atwell acquires Hydro Consultants, expanding surveying capabilities in the Gulf Coast
June 20, 2024 (Southfield, MI) – Atwell has acquired Hydro Consultants, a professional surveying, engineering, and mapping company located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This acquisition expands Atwell’s presence in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1984, Hydro Consultants services include land surveys, hydrographic surveys, pipeline route surveys, industrial site surveys, GIS, and more. “Hydro Consultants has a reputation for accu...
PortMiami Debuts World-Class Emissions-Reducing Shore Power System
©WSP- The substation at PortMiami's Cruise Terminal F can supply up to 16 MegaVoltsAmps to cruise ships. WSP designed the shore power system, which includes the substation and cable management system minimum requirements, and medium voltage power underground distribution. (Banner photo, top left: Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava speaks at the June 17 launch ceremony, held at Carnival Cruise Terminal F. Top right: The cable management system, which will extend the medium voltage cable...
Hoffmann Green signs a partnership with the Polylogis Group and its subsidiary LogiOuest
Chaillé-sous-les-Ormeaux: Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies (ISIN: FR0013451044, Ticker: ALHGR) (“Hoffmann Green Cement” or the “Company”), an industrial player committed to the decarbonation of the construction sector that designs and markets innovative clinker-free cements, announces the signing of a commercial partnership with Polylogis Group, a leading player in the overall housing market, offering a unique and diversified real estate solution to meet everyone's needs, and with its subsidia...
Michael Shamblen Appointed Director of Human Resources at T&T Construction Management Group, Inc.
T&T Construction Management Group, Inc., a woman-owned premier concrete specialty contractor, is pleased to welcome Michael Shamblen as the company’s new Director of Human Resources. Shamblen will lead ongoing efforts at T&T Construction Management Group, Inc. to recruit and retain top talent from across the construction industry to support the continued growth of the organization. Shamblen brings over 26 years of business administration experience, including 17 years in human resources. His...
Brandon Chavel Returns to NSBA as Vice President of Bridges
CHICAGO - The American Institute of Steel Construction and the National Steel Bridge Alliance are thrilled to welcome back a familiar face: Brandon Chavel, PE, PhD. Chavel leads the Bridge Initiatives Department. “The steel bridge industry is continuously innovating, with many exciting projects on the horizon," he said. “Our team is excited to continue to collaborate with bridge owners, designers, consultants, contractors, researchers, and steel bridge fabricators to address our nation’s curr...
Trimble Releases Top-Tier R980 GNSS System Delivering Greater Work Productivity for Geospatial Professionals
New system levels up with seamless connectivity, market-leading technology and total confidence in a fully-integrated, easy-to-use solution WESTMINSTER, Colo., June 19, 2024 — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) has introduced the Trimble R980 GNSS system, the newest addition to its Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver portfolio. Building upon premium features available on Trimble’s latest receiver models, including the Trimble ProPoint® positioning engine, the new R980 adds several new...