U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $272 Million in ‘State of Good Repair’ Program Grants 10 projects in 10 states to receive funding
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced more than $272 million in grant funding to 10 rail projects in 10 states. Funding is provided through FRA’s Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Program (SOGR Program) and will help to repair and rehabilitate railroad infrastructure around the country. “This Administration is committed to investing in the enhancement and safe operation of our country's passenger rail networ...
Asia-Pacific T&D project tenders activity up 16% in July 2019, finds GlobalData
There were 300 T&D project tenders announced in the Asia-Pacific region in July 2019, marking a rise of 16% over the last 12-month average of 258, according to GlobalData’s power industry tenders database. T&D Project stood at first place when compared with other power tender categories in the Asia-Pacific region in July 2019 with 300 tenders and a 48% share, followed by T&D Equipment with 126 tenders and a 20.2% share and Generation Equipment with 99 tenders and a 15.8% share during the mon...
Asia-Pacific Solar technology tenders activity drops 14% in July 2019
Asia-Pacific solar technology tenders in July 2019 saw 83 tenders announced, marking a drop of 14% over the last 12-month average of 96, according to GlobalData’s power industry tenders database. The proportion of solar technology tenders by category tracked by GlobalData in the month was as follows: Project Implementation with 71 tenders and an 85.5% share Repair, Maintenance, Upgrade & Others: five tenders and a 6% share Supply & Erection: five tenders and a 6% share Consultin...
Stantec Celebrates Grand Opening of UPMC Memorial Hospital
York, PA, NYSE, TSX: STN: UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, reached a significant milestone on August 15, with project partners celebrating its grand opening. The 130-bed, 260,000 square foot facility replaces the existing hospital in downtown York and provides acute and emergency medical care, cardiology and vascular services, maternity services, chronic disease management, surgical services, and treatment for patients in need of long-term care. “The doors to UPMC Memorial are op...
Darold Woodward Joins HNTB in Washington to Lead Expanding Electrical Engineering Group
Broad-spectrum expert brings extensive experience with the National Electric Code as well as state and local electrical codes BELLEVUE, Wash. – Darold Woodward, PE, has joined HNTB Corporation as electrical department manager. Based in the firm’s Bellevue office, Woodward’s primary duties include coordinating project priorities and staffing assignments to ensure clients receive the best design capabilities. He is responsible for technical coaching and mentoring, as well as meeting clients’...
Yotta Raises $1.5 Million for Development, Commercialization of its Panel-Level Energy Storage System
AUSTIN, TX — Yotta, the developer of safe, panel-level energy storage, has raised $1.5 million in seed funding and an additional $300,000 in grants for the continued development and commercialization of the SolarLEAF™, a simple and affordable energy storage technology with smart thermal protection. The new funding allows Yotta to expand its beta testing to several new installations with strategic partners. According to Wood Mackenzie, the U.S. energy storage market is expected to reach $4.5 b...
Academic Named 'Civil Engineer of the Year'
For over twenty-five years the University of Sydney’s Head of Civil Engineering, Professor Brian Uy has played a central role in building Australia’s civil engineering capacity as a leading academic and through his contributions to large infrastructure works such as The Star Casino and offshore structures in the Bass Strait. On Sunday, he was named 2019 Sir John Holland Civil Engineer of the Year at a celebration marking the centenary of Engineers Australia. Professor Uy has developed a r...
HNTB’s Kimberly Slaughter appointed to Business Council for African American Mayors Association
Advisory group shares best practices to tackle problems, share research, policy analysis, market trends, create jobs and strengthen communities. CHICAGO – Kimberly Slaughter, HNTB Corporation transit/rail practice leader and senior vice president, has been appointed by the African American Mayors Association to the group’s Business Council. According to the AAMA website, the Business Council allows mayors and corporate representatives to share best practices to tackle problems, sha...
Martha Kelly joins HNTB as senior technical advisor in Cincinnati
Her extensive experience serving the City of Cincinnati bolsters the firm’s capabilities locally and nationally CINCINNATI – Martha Kelly, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as senior technical advisor, based in Cincinnati. Kelly provides services on a broad range of transportation and Smart Cities programs that HNTB supports across Ohio, Kentucky and throughout the U.S. Kelly previously served the City of Cincinnati for 33 years in several transportation planning and design roles, including c...
State DOTs Win Awards for Drone-Based Hurricane Response, Launching an Innovative Bus Rapid Transit Program and Preserving a Century-Old Bridge
SAVANNAH, GA —Seven southern state departments of transportation won regional awards today for 10 transportation projects credited with preserving a 100-year-old community bridge, expanding transportation options for commuters through a modern, high capacity bus rapid transit program and using drone technology to get transportation systems back up and operating after Hurricane Florence struck the East coast in September 2018. “For 12 years, the America’s Transportation Awards have recognized...
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