Swiss Steel Group continues to drive the green transformation: it is participating in an initiative to supply its own electricity from renewable energies
It is a significant milestone on the way to more green steel and a true game changer for the industry: Swiss Steel Group is pleased to announce its participation in a renewable energy consortium, the "Initiative EE-Industrie". This initiative, consisting of 19 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany, aims to build, operate and utilize wind and photovoltaic plants for self-supply with green electricity. Based on initial forecasts, the consortium will require a total output of...
Nearmap Appoints Ray Savona as Chief Revenue Officer
SALT LAKE CITY, May 21, 2024 -- Nearmap, a leading location intelligence and aerial imagery provider, is announcing the appointment of Ray Savona as Chief Revenue Officer. Effective May 28, 2024, Savona will play a pivotal role on the company's executive leadership team, leading the development of the company's revenue strategy and overseeing Nearmap global marketing and sales, including sales engineering and enablement. Reporting to Andy Watt, CEO, Savona joins Nearmap with over 28 years of...
Phase 2 Begins for Complete 540 Extension Project in North Carolina
WSP is the prime construction engineering and inspection consultant for the 10.8-mile extension of the Triangle Expressway, which is expected to improve local traffic conditions. RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA — The second phase of the Complete 540 project in North Carolina officially began with a groundbreaking ceremony held Thursday. Once finished, the two-phase, approximately $2.5 billion project will extend the Triangle Expressway by about 18 miles and complete the outer loop around Raleigh....
Jannet Walker-Ford Honored with WTS International’s Inaugural ‘Jannet Walker-Ford Breaking Barriers Award’
Three local WTS chapters also name WSP Employer of the Year; firm recognized with additional honors underscoring continued commitment to advancing women within transportation industry. NEW YORK — WTS International celebrated the barrier-breaking contributions of Jannet Walker-Ford, WSP national transit and rail market leader, by surprising her as the first recipient of a new award named in her honor at its annual meeting in New Orleans May 9. The annual Jannet Walker-Ford Break...
Fluor-led Joint Venture Breaks Ground on Phase 1 of I-35 NEX South Project in San Antonio
IRVING, Texas – Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that its joint venture with Austin Bridge & Road – Lone Star Constructors, NEX – has broken ground on Phase 1 of the Interstate 35 (I-35) Northeast Expansion (NEX) South project in San Antonio, Texas, for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Fluor was awarded the $700 million design-build project in the second quarter of 2023. “Phase 1 of the I-35 NEX South project builds on Fluor’s more than two decades of work helping...
Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Releases Annual List of Exemplary Architecture, Engineering & Construction Projects Around the World
2024 Award of Excellence winners capable of catalyzing “a paradigm shift in design and construction practices” Chicago, May 15, 2024—The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced today its 2024 Award of Excellence winners, more than 100 of the most exemplary projects in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry and adjacent disciplines. Projects from across the globe were recognized in over 20 categories and subcategories, including Best Tall Bui...
Utah water projects garner national acclaim for engineering excellence
Water reuse and resilience projects heralded for setting new standards for innovation and sustainability Salt Lake City, Utah, May 16, 2024 – Carollo Engineers, in collaboration with the City of South Jordan and the Central Utah Water Conservancy District, is proud to announce the distinguished recognition of two water projects at the recent 2024 Engineering Excellence Awards Gala hosted by the American Council of Engineering Companies. Receiving a National Honor Award, the City of South J...
Krishna Sandepudi Joins WSP as U.S. Bridges and Structures Director
WSP has hired Krishna Sandepudi as senior vice president, national bridges and structures practice director to lead firm’s national team of technical experts. TAMPA, FLORIDA — WSP has hired Krishna Sandepudi, PhD, PE, SE, as senior vice president, national bridges and structures practice director. Sandepudi directs a national team of seasoned technical experts, fostering strong client and stakeholder relationships with a focus on leveraging WSP’s 130-plus y...
Using Electromagnetic Flowmeters for Better Management of Produced Water
By Ron Garcia, Strategic Business Director, KROHNE Group The oil and gas industry is increasingly relying on electromagnetic flowmeters, commonly known as magmeters, as a crucial tool to address the ever-growing challenges of managing produced water – the water that is brought to the surface during oil and gas extraction operations. Not only is the volume of produced water surging, but at the same time, the industry faces mounting constraints on its use and disposal. These growing financia...
Vivalon’s Healthy Aging Campus: A Modern Hub Serving Marin’s Older Adults and Their Families
Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus, Photo Credit: © Ken Gutmaker MBH Architects, an award-winning architecture and design firm headquartered in Alameda, CA, in collaboration with Eden Housing and Van Meter Williams Pollack LLP, proudly announces the completion of Vivalon’s Healthy Aging Campus, a forward-looking project designed to redefine the experience of aging in Marin County. This muti-faceted campus, situated as a central hub for Marin’s older adults and their families, represents a sign...