Dr. Jeri Brittin, a public health research scientist, has been named director of research in HDR's Omaha office. Her research portfolio includes a focus on health and behavioral outcomes in school environments, as well as expertise on diverse community, healthcare…

Executive Corner: The Dilemmas of A/E Family Ownership
During the last several years, there has been increased consulting demand for ownership transition as well as mergers and acquisitions for family owned…

A National Vision is Needed for Comprehensive Coastal Risk Management
A national vision for coastal risk management that includes a long-term view, regional solutions, and recognition of the full array of economic, social,…
ETI Announces Two Senior Appointments – Director, Strategy Development & Chief Engineer
Jo Coleman has been appointed Director, Strategy Development at the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI). Jo has been acting director for the last year and will become a formal member of the ETI’s executive committee. Responsible for the development of…

New Research Center Focuses on Extending Pavement Life
With nearly 4 million miles of public roads crossing the United States and millions of dollars spent to maintain them, it’s imperative that researchers look for better ways to preserve these roadways. That work is being advanced at the Michigan State University…

Harvesting Transparency with Location Intelligence
Today government agencies at all levels are challenged with severe resource limitation, yet they are required to foster the quality of service they offer to their respective communities. The global financial crisis made it even more difficult for state and…
Top Utility and Security Leaders to Gather at EnergyBiz Securing Power Forum in D.C.
Attending the EnergyBiz Securing Power Forum will be utility CEOs from around the country, the former director of the CIA and numerous cybersecurity experts. The forum will be held in Washington, D.C. March 3-4, 2014. Focused on security threats and solutions,…