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Great Park Board approves comprehensive park design
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April 1, 2009
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IRVINE, CALIF.—The Orange County Great Park Corporation board approved the Comprehensive Park Design for the Great Park presented by Ken Smith, master designer of the Great Park, and the Great Park Design Studio. Design approval moves the 1,347-acre Great Park from the planning and design phase to the production phase....
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Events
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April 1, 2009
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List of upcoming industry events....
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Register for the Civil Engineers Summit & Expo
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March 25, 2009
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CE News magazine presents the 2009 Civil Engineers’ Summit & Expo, April 21-22 at the Sheraton Universal Studios in Los Angeles. The two-day conference will explore themes such as Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure, Exploring Market Trends and Opportunities, Strategic Business Planning in Challenging Times, and Making Technology Work for Your Firm....
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UDOT to hold webinar for prospective design-build teams
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March 19, 2009
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The Utah Department of Transportation will offer a free informational webinar to detail its Utah County I-15 Corridor Expansion design-build project in advance of the release of the Request for Qualifications....
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What is the State of the Industry?
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March 13, 2009
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CE News and Structural Engineer editors want to know exactly how civil and structural engineers think and feel about how things are going in the United States and, more specifically, engineers’ thoughts on the current state of the industry. If you are a practicing civil or structural engineer, please help us to learn more about the civil and structural engineering professions by taking 5 to 10 minutes to complete an online questionnaire....
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FMI predicts three-year contraction in nonresidential construction
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March 12, 2009
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FMI’s Construction Outlook, a quarterly construction market forecast developed by FMI’s Research Services Group, forecasts nonresidential construction will plummet and begin at least three years of contraction. The bottom—in terms of both dollar volume and percent decline—will not occur until 2010. Residential construction is not expected to recover until 2011....
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Transportation recovery funds released
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March 12, 2009
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In early March, President Barack Obama, joined by Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, marked release of $26.6 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to states and local transportation authorities to repair and build highways, roads, and bridges. Release of the funds came eight days earlier than required by law....
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WERF offers water quality research award
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March 12, 2009
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The Water Environment Research Foundation is offering $100,000 to encourage researchers working in wastewater, water reuse, biosolids, stormwater, watersheds, and other areas to use their imagination, take risks, and explore new directions. The annual Paul L. Busch Award is one of the largest in the water quality industry....
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Bentley moves its Be Conference online
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March 12, 2009
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In response to the challenging economic conditions, Bentley Systems, Inc., announced that a Be Connected online seminar series will replace its 2009 Be Conference, originally scheduled for this spring in Charlotte. In addition, the company renamed its 2009 Be Awards program the Be Inspired Awards....
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AEC Technologies Strategies
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March 12, 2009
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AEC business leaders and technology professionals will convene at the 10th annual AEC Technology Strategies 2009 Conference on June 11-12, 2009, at the Green Valley Ranch & Resort in Henderson, Nev. This year’s conference themes include AEC design and business systems; corporate strategy and the role of AEC technology; IT infrastructure for the AEC business; leadership and the role of the AEC IT director; and maximizing IT resources in a challenging economy....
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Firms on the move
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March 3, 2009
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A number of civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, and environmental services firms began the year announcing mergers and acquisitions, new offices, new names, and expanded services. Active firms include Woolpert; Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam; Terracon Consultants; GZA GeoEnvironmental; R.A. Smith National; Stantec; Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Smith Seckman Reid; SCS Engineers; H2M; Golder Associates; and Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber....
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Transportation commission urges shift to mileage-based fee
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March 3, 2009
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A bipartisan, congressionally created commission is urging lawmakers to fundamentally shift the way the federal government collects revenues to fund transportation infrastructure. Recommendations include moving the federal government away from reliance on motor fuel taxes toward more direct fees charged to transportation infrastructure users....
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Employment initiative to help outplaced engineers
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March 3, 2009
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Bentley Systems, Inc., launched its Be Employable initiative to help in sustaining infrastructure professions. Be Employable, an addition to Bentley’s Be Careers Network, is designed to help outplaced architectural, engineering, construction, and geospatial professionals update and upgrade their technology skill sets....
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More A/E firms offering severance packages
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March 3, 2009
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The percentage of architecture, engineering, and environmental services firms offering severance packages to laid-off employees has hit 80 percent, according to ZweigWhite’s 2009 Policies, Procedures & Benefits Survey of Architecture, Engineering, Planning & Environmental Consulting Firms. This number had been steadily declining since 2005, but has reversed for the latest edition of the survey....
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WEF presents Collection Systems 2009
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March 3, 2009
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The Water Environment Federation will present Collection Systems 2009: Working Together to Address Wet Weather Challenges, April 19-22, 2009, at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Ky. This conference is expected to draw professionals from across the United States with a common interest in upgrading and improving the efficiency of their collection systems....
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ARTBA Foundation seeks 2009 awards nominations
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March 3, 2009
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The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation is calling for nominations for its 2009 PRIDE Awards, which honor "excellence in community relations and public education that enhance the image of the U.S. transportation design and construction industry."...
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Stimulus spending to boost infrastructure projects
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March 1, 2009
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—After weeks of debate and backroom negotiating leading up to passage of House and Senate versions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, a rapid conference committee compromise yielded a $787 billion stimulus bill that President Obama signed on Feb. 17. Transportation and infrastructure are big beneficiaries of the spending measure, with a focus on projects that can be funded within 120 days....
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Pennsylvania awards airport project funds
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March 1, 2009
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HARRISBURG, PA.—Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell announced the investment of $12.2 million as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) Aviation Capital Budget/Transportation Assistance Program. The program is funded through state capital bond dollars in the General Fund budget. The grants, which are authorized by the General Assembly, are administered by PennDOT’s Bureau of Aviation....
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Ad promotes engineering profession
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March 1, 2009
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NEW YORK—The American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC New York) launched its first statewide image advertising campaign in February to coincide with celebration of National Engineers Week, Feb. 15-21. ACEC New York sponsored a message to promote the engineering profession to government agencies, policy makers, students, parents, academics, and the general public. Half-page ads ran in regional and trade publications throughout New York State, with posters and billboards in select markets....
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Pinnacle Awards go to top firms
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March 1, 2009
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CHICAGO—Last year, ZweigWhite named 21 firms as 2008 Pinnacle Award winners—a distinction that honors a firm’s ability to achieve a great work environment and to grow revenues significantly. Firms earn the Pinnacle Award for being listed on two prestigious rankings: either the 2008 Best Civil Engineering Firms To Work For or the 2008 Best Structural Engineering Firms To Work For list—which both recognize excellent workplaces and high levels of employee satisfaction—and The Zweig Letter Hot Firm 2008 List—which honors tremendous revenues growth....
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Asphalt Institute celebrates 90th anniversary
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March 1, 2009
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LEXINGTON, KY.—The Asphalt Institute (AI) celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2009 as the international trade association of petroleum asphalt producers, manufacturers, and affiliated businesses. Founded in 1919, AI has focused on asphalt supplier issues, as well as on applications of new technology, and provided technical, educational, and promotional programs for the industry....
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ACI launches eLearning program
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March 1, 2009
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FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH.—The American Concrete Institute (ACI), in partnership with Elsevier, Inc., launched an online training program called ACI eLearning. Through ACI eLearning, concrete industry professionals can participate in ACI training programs on a variety of industry-critical topics and earn CEUs online....
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ASCE launches podcast series
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March 1, 2009
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RESTON, VA.—The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Industry Leaders Council launched a podcast series—Insights—that features civil engineering industry leaders discussing insights into the successful practice of civil engineering....
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AwwaRF changes name to Water Research Foundation
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March 1, 2009
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DENVER—The Awwa Research Foundation (AwwaRF) changed its name to the Water Research Foundation to better reflect its role within the water industry. The organization has funded and managed more than 1,000 drinking water research projects valued at more than $460 million since its inception in 1966....
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Washington signs off on bill to stimulate public works projects and more
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February 12, 2009
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Democrats and moderate Senate Republicans reached a compromise version of President Barack Obama’s economic recovery plan, which was expected to be signed by President Obama by press time. The package of nearly $789 billion is hoped to stimulate the AEC industry through monies slated for infrastructure, energy, education, and science initiatives....
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New guides released for concrete parking lot design and construction, and fiber-reinforced shotcrete and concrete
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February 12, 2009
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The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the availability of four new publications and CD-ROMs to educate and inform industry professionals on the newest concrete-related information and technology, including the following: Guide for the Design and Construction of Concrete Parking Lots (330R-08); Guide to Fiber-Reinforced Shotcrete (506.1R-08); and Guide for Specifying, Proportioning, and Production of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (544.3R-08)....
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M&A in AEC industry amidst slowed economy
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February 12, 2009
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The economic crisis has hit the AEC industry hard, but companies that are ready to invest will find opportunities this year in their struggling counterparts. An increasing number of firms will be at risk for closing their doors over the next few years, which means buyers are in a great position to expand and eliminate competition. That’s the latest prediction from Steve Gido, CFA, a principal with ZweigWhite and leader of the firm’s Merger & Acquisition Advisory Services group....
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ESRI to host 2009 Survey & Engineering GIS Summit
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February 12, 2009
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ESRI to host 2009 Survey & Engineering GIS Summit...
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States accelerate work on recovery projects
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February 3, 2009
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According to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), state and federal transportation officials are expediting highway projects that can put thousands of workers back to work. "The urgency of implementing this recovery package is too great to waste time," said Executive Director John Horsley. "An AASHTO task force has been working with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to identify every conceivable method for getting these projects out to the field." FHWA proposed several ideas states can implement to expedite projects....
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2009 TRB Annual Meeting sessions available online
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February 3, 2009
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Select presentations given at the Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) 88th Annual Meeting, Jan. 11-15, 2009, in Washington, D.C., are now available online as part of the TRB e-Session series. The TRB e-Session series is designed to bring information presented at TRB conferences and meetings to those who were not able to attend....
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