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Water For People awards AECOM global sponsor status
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October 7, 2011
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LOS ANGELES — AECOM was recently named a “global sponsor” of Water For People (WFP). The designation recognizes companies that raise more than $100,000 per year for the non-profit organization, which supports resources, sanitation facilities, and hygiene-education programs in developing countries. |
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S&ME acquires BBCM
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October 7, 2011
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RALEIGH, N.C. — S&ME Inc. took its first steps in expanding beyond its traditional Southeastern footprint by acquiring Ohio-based BBCM Engineering Inc. The deal, effective Oct. 3, results from S&ME’s purchase of the assets of BBCM. About 75 former BBCM employees joined S&ME, increasing the company’s employment to nearly 1,100. This staff will work from 27 offices in North Carolina, Ohio, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. |
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Report: Upgrading water systems can reduce pollution and put nearly 1.9 million people to work
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October 7, 2011
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MILWAUKEE — A new report — Water Works: Rebuilding Infrastructure, Creating Jobs, Greening the Environment — released by Green For All, in partnership with American Rivers, the Economic Policy Institute, and the Pacific Institute looks at an investment of $188.4 billion in water infrastructure — the amount the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicates would be required to manage stormwater and preserve water quality. According to the report, that investment would inject a quarter of a trillion dollars into the economy, create nearly 1.3 million direct and indirect jobs in related sectors, and result in 568,000 additional jobs from increased spending. |
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Baker Acquires RBF Consulting
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October 5, 2011
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PITTSBURGH — Michael Baker Corporation acquired RBF Consulting (RBF), a 540-person engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services firm based in Irvine, Calif. RBF significantly expands Baker's presence in the Western U.S. transportation, civil, and environmental infrastructure markets and, through its water resources experience and expertise, provides a platform for Baker to build a national water and wastewater practice. |
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President of CH2M HILL’s Water Business Group appointed to the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Water Security
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October 4, 2011
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DENVER — Robert W. Bailey, president of CH2M HILL’s Water Business Group and member of the firm’s board of directors, was recently appointed to the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on Water Security. He currently serves on the Water Initiative Steering Board of the World Economic Forum and has written a chapter about water scarcity for the Forum’s book “Water Security: The Water-Food-Energy-Climate Nexus.” |
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$102 million awarded for Louisiana wetlands and barrier island restoration
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October 4, 2011
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank announced $102 million for three Louisiana projects in the Barataria and Terrebone basins to restore deteriorated wetlands and barrier island habitats along the state’s coast. These awards are funded by the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) program. |
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Haeder receives ASTM award for contributions to standards for concrete pipe
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October 4, 2011
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W. CONSHOHOCKEN, PA. — Corey L. Haeder, chief engineer at Cretex Concrete Products West Inc. in Rapid City, S.D., received the Merlin G. “IB” Spangler Award from ASTM International Committee C13 on Concrete Pipe for his outstanding technical contributions to the committee. |
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Dewberry project wins FHWA Excellence in Utility Relocation and Accommodation Award
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October 3, 2011
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) honored the Rehabilitation of the Passaic Valley Sewer Commissioners (PVSC) Trunk Sewer project for its excellence in utility relocation and accommodation in the innovation category. The project team was recognized for its illustration of how transportation providers have embraced the challenges of providing transportation solutions that enhance public safety, improve mobility, protect the environment, effectively use limited resources, and are delivered in a timely manner, while considering the needs and goals of communities and stakeholders. |
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IECA accepting nominations for 2011 Awards of Environmental Excellence
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October 3, 2011
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DENVER, COLO. — The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) is calling for nominations for its 21st annual Awards of Environmental Excellence. The awards program recognizes industry professionals and organizations for their contributions to the erosion and sediment control community. IECA will honor all award winners during its awards program and general session at Environmental Connection 2012 (EC12) Feb. 26-29, 2012. |
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EPA designates Center of Excellence for Watershed Management at University of Florida
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October 3, 2011
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ATLANTA — The University of Florida’s Water Institute has been designated a Center of Excellence for Watershed Management, becoming the second such institution in the state. Representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), and the University of Florida signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help communities identify watershed-based problems and develop and implement locally sustainable solutions. |
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Best Firm winners announced and celebrated at summit in San Diego
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October 1, 2011
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FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. — Best Firms To Work For Summit, an annual event held by ZweigWhite, publisher of CE News, was held Sept. 28-30 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. This event celebrates the winners of The Best Firms To Work For ranking and is a place for firms to share strategies, success stories and industry news. |
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Webcams show dam removal on the Elwha River
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September 30, 2011
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PORT ANGELES, WASH. — Watch the process of dam removal on the Elwha River through six webcams at http://video-monitoring.com/construction/olympic/js.htm. The webcams provide updated images throughout daylight hours. |
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Legislation widens ownership of design firms in New York
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September 30, 2011
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ALBANY, N.Y. — On Friday, Sept. 23, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law Bill A.4581-A (Canestrari)/S.2987 (LaValle) allowing non-licensed professionals to hold a minority share of ownership in New York’s engineering and architecture firms. The new law permits up to 25-percent ownership by employees other than licensed design professionals, such as corporate counsel, information technology, and business development specialists. |
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AECOM awarded contract for Deep Rock Tunnel Connection project in Indianapolis
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September 30, 2011
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LOS ANGELES — AECOM Technology Corporation was awarded a $25 million contract from the city of Indianapolis to provide construction management services for the $280 million Deep Rock Tunnel Connection (DRTC) and dewatering pump station in Indianapolis. This contract is the initial phase of the city's Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Long-Term Control Plan, which is one of the largest sewer system investments made by Citizens Energy Group, an Indianapolis-based utility company. |
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New technology uses solar UV to disinfect drinking water
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September 30, 2011
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WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. – A team of Purdue University researchers has invented a prototype water-disinfection system that could help the world's 800 million people who lack safe drinking water. The system uses the sun's ultraviolet radiation to inactivate waterborne pathogens. Sunlight is captured by a parabolic reflector and focused onto a UV-transparent pipe though which water flows continuously. |
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Merrick and Ulteig form strategic partnership to serve oil and gas industries in the Williston Basin
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September 26, 2011
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AURORA, COLO. — Merrick & Company, a $125 million engineering, surveying, and geospatial services firm, and Ulteig Engineers, a North Dakota-based, $47 million engineering, surveying, and consulting firm, announced a strategic alliance between the two firms to provide engineering services to oil and gas companies involved in projects in the Williston Basin. The teams kicked off their partnership at the North Dakota Petroleum Council annual meeting recently held in Medora, N.D. |
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Contra Costa Water District receives $150,000 WaterSMART grant for efficiency review of its water delivery and treatment system
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September 26, 2011
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Michael L. Connor announced the Contra Costa Water District was awarded a $150,000 grant through the Department of the Interior's WaterSMART program to complete a system optimization review of the district's water delivery and treatment system. |
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CH2M HILL to acquire Halcrow
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September 26, 2011
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DENVER — CH2M HILL announced that it has agreed to acquire the share capital of Halcrow for approximately £124 million. The acquisition is subject to the approval of Halcrow shareholders and the U.K. High Court. The agreement is expected to close in November. |
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NOAA to construct National Water Center to improve river and flood forecasting
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September 23, 2011
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TUSCALOOSA, ALA. — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded a contract to Triune-Beck, Joint Venture V of Dallas to build the new NOAA National Water Center on the campus of the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. The center will integrate and combine the capabilities of multiple federal water partners to expand and improve river and flood forecasting, enhance water resource management, accelerate the application of research to real-world uses, and provide a single portal for water resources information. |
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IECA accepting entries for 15th Annual Photo Contest
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September 23, 2011
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DENVER — The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) is now accepting entries for its 15th Annual Photo Contest to be displayed and voted on at Environmental Connection 2012 (EC12) in Las Vegas, Feb. 26-29, 2012. The photo contest consists of four categories: Before & After, Erosion Control Bloopers, Impacts of Erosion, and Technology in Action. There is no cost to enter and everyone is welcome to submit an entry. |
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Alumnus gives $5 million to advance civil engineering at Clemson
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September 23, 2011
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CLEMSON, S.C. — A $5 million gift from a civil engineering alumnus and his wife will help Clemson University address one of the largest problems the nation faces in the 21st century: the rebuilding of America’s infrastructure. |
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Interior Department releases Klamath Dam removal studies
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September 22, 2011
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that the federal government has completed numerous peer-reviewed scientific and technical studies providing new and detailed information about the environmental and economic impacts of removing four Klamath River hydroelectric dams. The analysis and studies describe pluses and minuses to potential dam removal on the Klamath River. |
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GAI Consultants’ David Mollish receives HR Leadership Award
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September 22, 2011
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PITTSBURGH, PA. —David Mollish, MBA, M.A., received the 2011 Human Resource Leadership Award for his accomplishments as chief human resources officer of GAI Consultants Inc. Human resources professionals in the 10-county Pittsburgh region were nominated for their contributions to their companies as well as the overall HR discipline. |
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Bureau of Reclamation enters agreement to explore recycling of lime sludge into 'green' concrete
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September 22, 2011
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Bureau of Reclamation's Yuma Area Office is entering into a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with Envirock, Inc. to explore whether sludge from the Yuma Desalting Plant (YDP) can be used in a new green concrete mix formulation. Should the project be viable, it could more broadly benefit the nation's water treatment industry by helping to reduce operating costs and improve sustainability. Lime softening is used extensively in water treatment processes and is estimated to add 7-10 percent to the cost to treat the water. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that water treatment facilities dispose of 6.8 million tons a year of sludge solids. |
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2011 Hot Firm List announced
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September 20, 2011
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FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. — ZweigWhite, publisher of CE News, just released the names of firms making The Zweig Letter 2011 Hot Firm List. Despite this year’s challenging economy, ZweigWhite was able to honor a total of 176 firms (175 winners and one "tie"). |
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Luggage Point Advanced Water Treatment Plant recognized with the 2011 WateReuse International Award
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September 20, 2011
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DENVER — CH2M HILL was awarded the 2011 WateReuse International Award from the WateReuse Association for the Luggage Point Advanced Water Treatment Plant Project (AWTP). The WateReuse International Award acknowledges international facilities that contribute significantly to the advancement of success within the water reuse industry worldwide. CH2M HILL accepted the award on Sept. 12 during the 26th Annual WateReuse Symposium held in Phoenix. |
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Request for proposals: Long-term performance and life-cycle costs of stormwater BMPs
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September 19, 2011
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) issued a request for proposals to develop guidelines for the selection and maintenance of highway-related stormwater best management practices (BMPs) based on long-term performance and life-cycle costs. Proposals are due Nov. 8, 2011. |
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Corps of Engineers releases report on initial research into the effects of woody vegetation on levees
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September 19, 2011
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) released the results of an advanced, quantitative research effort on the impacts of trees on levees. The research, conducted by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), focused primarily on the gathering of root characterization and site conditions through fieldwork, and modeling of single, living trees for both slope stability analyses and seepage analyses. |
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Kleinfelder seeks to grow firm’s wind, solar, and oil and gas services
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September 19, 2011
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SAN DIEGO — Kleinfelder recently hired three new client account managers to its energy market division. Each will be responsible for managing client relationships in key market segments — Lynnette Wood in wind energy, Richard Knox in solar energy, and Mike Manning in oil and gas. |
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Gannett Fleming opens Memphis office
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September 19, 2011
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Memphis, Tenn. — Gannett Fleming opened a new office in the city of Memphis, Tenn., effective as of July 2011. To complement its 16 offices in the firm’s Southeast region, Gannett Fleming opened this office to support the newly awarded city of Memphis Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Year 3 Coordinated Traffic Signal Project, as well as better support the state’s infrastructure initiatives. Through the CMAQ project, the city of Memphis will interconnect and coordinate 84 traffic signals along 16 key city corridors. |
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