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Woolpert to acquire Bohannan Huston’s Dallas operations
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February 4, 2011
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DAYTON, OHIO — Woolpert has signed a letter of intent to acquire Bohannan Huston’s Dallas operations by early February. |
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RJN Group conducts major I & I study for village of Roxana, Ill.
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February 4, 2011
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WHEATON, ILL. — RJN Group Inc. recently completed a major Inflow and Infiltration (I & I) study of the village of Roxana’s wastewater collection system and created a storm sewer map. |
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Stantec expands transportation practice in Orange County
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February 4, 2011
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IRVINE, CALIF. — To meet increasing demand for project work in southern California’s transportation sector, Stantec has expanded its regional leadership presence with the additions of Sam Hout as southern California transportation practice leader, Rock Miller as transportation area principal, and Sherry Nour as senior program director. |
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Federal government forwards Central Corridor light-rail funding agreement to Congress
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February 3, 2011
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ST. PAUL, MINN. — The Central Corridor Light-Rail Transit Project is poised to create at least 3,400 jobs now that the federal government has forwarded the full funding grant agreement (FFGA) to Congress. |
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Construction begins on first perchlorate-removing, biological drinking water treatment plant
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February 3, 2011
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KINGWOOD, TEXAS — Envirogen Technologies Inc. has begun construction on a first-of-its-kind biological drinking water treatment plant in collaboration with West Valley Water District (WVWD) and the city of Rialto, Calif. |
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The Water Design-Build Council releases ‘The Municipal Water and Wastewater Design-Build Handbook’
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February 3, 2011
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Design-build and construction management at-risk (CMAR) project delivery methods are practical and cost-effective options for city and municipal leaders across the country to use for water and wastewater systems. To provide a clear and comprehensive overview of these collaborative delivery methods, the Water Design-Build Council (WDBC) has created a second edition to the informative best-practices guide titled “The Municipal Water and Wastewater Design-Build Handbook.” |
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AWWA and WEF sign collaboration agreement
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February 3, 2011
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DENVER — The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Water Environment Federation (WEF) announced an agreement to more closely collaborate on programs, services, and major policy issues. |
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American Water to sell its regulated operations in Arizona and New Mexico to EPCOR USA for $470 million
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February 2, 2011
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VOORHEES, N.J. — American Water Works Company Inc. has entered into an agreement with EPCOR Water (USA) Inc. to sell 100 percent of the stock of its companies that provide regulated water and wastewater services located in Arizona and New Mexico, for an estimated sale price of $470 million, subject to certain adjustments. |
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Report finds commercial insurance premiums stable for construction industry
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February 2, 2011
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NEW YORK — The U.S. construction industry, still reeling from the economic downturn, did not experience premium rate hikes in 2010 and likely will pay the same or less for their commercial insurance in 2011, according to a comprehensive report published by Marsh. |
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ZweigWhite issues call for entries for its Hot Firm List
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February 2, 2011
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FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. — ZweigWhite now is accepting entries for The Zweig Letter 2011 Hot Firm List, the industry’s search for the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, planning, environmental, and multidisciplinary consulting firms in the United States and Canada. |
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AECOM presents at GeoDesign Summit
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February 2, 2011
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LOS ANGELES — AECOM Technology Corp., a provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients, recently presented on the use of GeoDesign for sustainable design and planning at the Esri GeoDesign Summit, held Jan. 6-7 in Redlands, Calif. |
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Headlines from around the Web, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
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February 2, 2011
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From post-gazette.com: Water main breaks in Pennsylvania a constant problem
From wxvt.com: New railway to link Mississippi to coastal ports |
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U.S. Transportation Secretary expands program to help small businesses participate in transportation programs
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February 1, 2011
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced a final rulemaking that will help economically and socially disadvantaged businesses take advantage of opportunities to participate in federally funded highway, transit, and airport projects. |
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Pennsylvania receives $750,000 grant to study Keystone Corridor expansion
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February 1, 2011
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has provided a $750,000 High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) Program grant to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to study the expansion of Amtrak’s Keystone Corridor from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh. |
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AECOM leverages rapid model prototyping technology for sewage treatment works project
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February 1, 2011
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LOS ANGELES — AECOM Technology Corp. recently used rapid model prototyping (RMP) technology to deliver a physical model of historic structures comprising London’s Beckton Sewage Treatment Works as part of enabling works by Thames Water for the Lee Tunnel. |
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University of Arkansas Community Design Center earns two awards for regional and urban design
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February 1, 2011
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FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. — The University of Arkansas Community Design Center received two 2011 Honor Awards for Regional and Urban Design from the American Institute of Architects. |
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DelDOT files suit against Indian River Inlet Bridge consultants
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January 31, 2011
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DOVER, DEL. — The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) filed suit in the Superior Court for Sussex County against bridge design firm Figg Bridge Engineers Inc. and its geotechnical subconsultant MACTEC Engineering and Consulting Inc. for geotechnical errors in connection with the Indian River Inlet Bridge replacement project. |
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San Francisco Public Utilities Commission approves Calaveras Dam replacement project
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January 31, 2011
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SAN FRANCISCO — After the San Francisco planning commission certified the project's final environmental impact report (EIR), the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) unanimously approved the Calaveras Dam replacement project. |
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AASHTO study finds states moving ahead on passenger rail
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January 31, 2011
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — State departments of transportation, the Federal Railroad Administration, and the freight railroads are working aggressively to expand the country's passenger rail system, according to a new study released by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). |
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O’Brien & Gere selects new CEO
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January 31, 2011
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The O’Brien & Gere board of directors has selected James A. Fox to serve as the next CEO for O’Brien & Gere. |
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Headlines from around the Web, Monday, Jan. 31, 2011
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January 31, 2011
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From ctpost.com: East Coast congressmen lobby for high-speed rail
From tampabay.com: Florida governor halts SunRail project |
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$2 million gift to UTEP’s College of Engineering prompts new program
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January 28, 2011
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EL PASO, TEXAS — With a new year and the start of a new semester under way, a generous gift is paving the way for a new program at The University of Texas at El Paso that will be a model for how engineering is taught around the country. |
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Owners-only dialogues highlight CMAA 2011 Owners Forum
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January 28, 2011
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SAN ANTONIO — Construction program owners will have opportunities to interact with their peers during private "owners-only" dialogue sessions at the upcoming CMAA 2011 Owners Forum. |
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LAN appoints senior employees
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January 28, 2011
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DALLAS — Thelma Flores Box, P.E., joins Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN) as director of engineering for the firm’s Infrastructure Extended Texas Business Group. In addition, Jeremy N. Nakashima, P.E., joins LAN as a senior project manager in the Midwest. |
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Headlines from around the Web, Friday, Jan. 28, 2011
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January 28, 2011
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From joc.com: Mica targets Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor in NY hearing
From usatoday.com: Urban renewal revived as ‘intelligent cities’
From cnn.com: China’s investment in high-speed rail draws criticism |
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New report finds urban growth strategies provide economic benefits and improve quality of life
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January 27, 2011
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Efficient urban planning — known as smart growth development — enhances community prosperity and generates economic benefits for local businesses, households, and governments, according to a new report published by the Center for Clean Air Policy. |
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CMAA responds to president’s State of the Union Speech
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January 27, 2011
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MCLEAN, VA. — Bruce D’Agostino, CAE, FCMAA, president and CEO of Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), gives a statement on the president's State of the Union Speech. |
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$2 million gift to UTEP’s College of Engineering prompts new program
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January 27, 2011
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EL PASO, TEXAS — With a new year and the start of a new semester under way, a generous gift is paving the way for a new program at The University of Texas at El Paso that will be a model for how engineering is taught around the country. |
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Headlines from around the Web, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011
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January 27, 2011
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From gazettetimes.com: Engineering program at OSU receives $1.1 million
From gwinnettdailypost.com: Stantec acquires transportation and civil engineering company
From ajc.com: Atlanta leaders ask for unified mass transit
From nytimes.com: Airports may need radical alterations to accommodate future air travelers |
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New guide helps municipalities monetize the value of green infrastructure
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January 26, 2011
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CHICAGO — Quantifying the economic value of green infrastructure’s benefits is the key to helping municipalities adopt this innovative and cost-effective stormwater management approach, according to a new report by the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) and American Rivers. |
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