AECOM and China Communications Construction Corporation Subsidiary Establish Joint Venture Company to Service Environmental Solutions Opportunities in People’s Republic of China
HONG KONG — AECOM, a premier, fully integrated global infrastructure firm, announced today that it signed an agreement with China Communications Construction Company Limited Highway Consultants Co., Ltd. (HPDI), a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Group Limited (CCCC), the fourteenth largest state owned enterprise in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), to establish a Beijing-based Joint Venture (JV) company for the purpose of servicing the growing need for stronger environmental...
Dewberry Awarded Multidisciplinary Environmental Term Agreement by the New Jersey Department of Transportation
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has selected Dewberry for a $5 million, three-year term agreement to provide multidisciplinary environmental services. The firm will be tasked with developing National Environmental Policy Act and other various environmental compliance documents. Additionally, Dewberry will be responsible for conducting technical environmental studies in an array of specialty disciplines, including asbestos remediation, cultural resources, hazardous waste in...
TerraGo and Laser Technology Partner to Integrate Industry-Leading Rangefinders with Advanced Field Data Collection Apps
TerraGo is pleased to announce a partnership with Laser Technology, Inc. (LTI) that will enable all custom apps built by TerraGo Magic to seamlessly utilize LTI’s professional grade laser rangefinders. TerraGo Magic partners and customers can now add TruPulse® rangefinder support to their custom iOS and Android apps with the click of a button using the TerraGo Magic zero-code app platform. Seiler Instrument – Geospatial, a partner of both LTI and TerraGo, will now add TruPulse support to its ne...
Adelaide Flicks Switch on Gig City Network
ADELAIDE has switched on its $7.6 million ultra-fast GigCity internet network, making it the first Australian capital to become a Gig City. The GigCity scheme uses the existing SABRENet fibre optic network to deliver internet services to five key innovation hubs in the CBD and Adelaide suburbs including the Tonsley Innovation Precinct and TechInSA. Commercial tenants of those precincts will also have access to internet speeds 100 times the national average with more affordable and less res...
Advanced Drainage Systems Acquires Duraslot, Inc
HILLIARD, Ohio – (August 3, 2017) – Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (“ADS”) (NYSE: WMS), a leading global manufacturer of water management products and solutions for commercial, residential, infrastructure and agricultural applications, today announced that it has acquired DURASLOT, Inc., a manufacturer of storm water collection surface drains used in a variety of construction applications. This transaction is consistent with ADS’ strategy of making synergistic tuck-in acquisitions to leverage t...
Jacobs to Acquire CH2M to Create Premier $15 Billion Global Solutions Provider
DALLAS & DENVER - Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) and CH2M HILL Companies Ltd. today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Jacobs will acquire all of the outstanding shares of CH2M in a cash and stock transaction with an enterprise value (EV) of approximately $3.27 billion, including approximately $416 million of CH2M net debt. The combination unites two industry-leading, innovative companies with complementary capabilities, cultures and relationshi...
Arcadis Acquires E2 ManageTech
Amsterdam, Netherlands & Chicago – Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the leading global design and consultancy firm for natural and built assets, today announced the acquisition of E2 ManageTech (E2), the preeminent enterprise technology solutions firm providing information technology and business services for the environmental, health and safety (EHS) information market. E2, headquartered in Chicago, was established in 1998 and employs 55 people in the United States and Canada. “Our clients aroun...
AQUAOSO Launches Water Trading Platform in California
GRANITE BAY, Calif., July 31, 2017 - AQUAOSO™, an early-stage water management and trading platform that helps customers manage, identify, buy and sell water rights is launching a beta version of its water trading platform. This initial roll-out is intended to better connect buyers and sellers of water rights. "We are excited to bring advanced technology to water managers in California," said Christopher Peacock, CEO/Founder of AQUAOSO, a 20-year veteran of the water sector. "The beta vers...
Esri Honors Architect of the Capitol, Woolpert for Special Achievement in GIS
SAN DIEGO — The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) and Woolpert were awarded Esri’s Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award on Wednesday at the 2017 Esri User Conference in San Diego. The team was among 180 selected from more than 300,000 eligible candidates worldwide for its U.S. House of Representatives Congressional Suite Transition Selection Application project. Esri, the global leader in spatial analytics, recognizes the innovative application of technology, data collection, geospatial inform...
Tetra Tech Awarded FAA Security and Hazardous Materials Support Contract
PASADENA, Calif. - Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Office of Security and Hazardous Materials Safety (ASH) has awarded the Company a contract for a maximum cumulative ceiling value of $77 million for ASH III Program Support Services. Tetra Tech will support ASH to make aviation safer and smarter through improvements in hazardous materials safety, personnel security, and facility security. ASH has the primary responsibility within t...