Eric Elk Joins HNTB as Government Relations Director for Great Lakes Division
Former chief of staff to U.S. Senator Mark Kirk will leverage decades of government experience to strengthen relationships with infrastructure policymakers CHICAGO – Eric Elk joined HNTB Corporation as government relations director for the firm’s Great Lakes Division. He brings more than 20 years of experience with federal, state and local governments and public-private partnerships. He is located in the firm’s Chicago office. Elk directs the firm’s government relations activities fo...
IECA and EnviroCert Expand Continuing Education Offerings to Industry Professionals
Denver, Colo – EnviroCert International Inc. (ECI) announced last week a continuing education credit opportunity for their certified professionals using the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Region One education. Retroactive to January 1, 2019 all certified professionals with any five ECI certifications may earn up to three professional development hours (PDH) per year if they are members of IECA. Professionals can collect PDHs by reading the Environmental Connection Magazine a...
WSP USA Will Be Carbon Neutral In 2019
NEW YORK — As the world moves forward to meet the imperative of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting our environment, WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, has announced its intent to become carbon neutral across its U.S. operations, including all offices and employee business travel, in 2019. “Our carbon neutrality commitment fulfills an important social compact,” said Gregory A. Kelly, president and CEO of WSP USA. “We recognize that, in tune with...
New York Initiates $144.6M Transportation Infrastructure Spending Effort
The state of New York recently gave the green light to $144.6 million worth of infrastructure investment for 72 projects supporting the construction of new multi-use bicycle and pedestrian facilities, new Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible sidewalks, plus improved access to public transportation and enhanced roadway safety. [Photo of Gov. Andrew Cuomo by Marc Hermann/MTA New York City Transit.] “New York State is making historic, nation-leading investments in cleaner and more susta...
Fluor Completes Construction of Third Major U.S. Transit P3 Commuter Rail Line in Denver
IRVING, Texas – Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that the Eagle P3 Commuter Rail Project completed construction and opened the 11-mile Gold Line (G Line) from Downtown Union Station to Wheat Ridge Station located in the growing metro area of Denver. This milestone marks the third and final commuter rail line opening for the Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD), which in 2016 opened the University of Colorado A Line, serving downtown Denver and Denver International Airport a...
MARS Company Launches New and Enhanced Version 3.1 Enterprise-Grade Software Solution for Water Meter Testing
OCALA, Fla. - MARS Company, a global leader in water meter testing and technology solutions, announced today that it has launched a new, enhanced version of M3 Enterprise Software Suite, the industry's leading enterprise-grade software solution designed specifically for the waterworks industry. A key component of the New M3 Version 3.1 Enterprise Software Suite enhancements include Business Intelligence and Data Visualization Tools for Quick Analysis of Meter Performance and Distribution System...
Intelligent Transportation Systems Expert Loreana Marciante Joins HNTB
BELLEVUE, Wash. – Loreana Marciante, PMP, joined HNTB Corporation as emerging mobility solutions engineer, based in the firm’s Bellevue office. Marciante focuses on advanced technologies programs and is a key resource for HNTB in the electric vehicle solutions space. Marciante also supports Zero Emission Vehicle programs across the country and helps the firm strengthen partnerships with leading technology solution providers. Marciante has nearly two decades of experience in the urban built en...
Oldcastle Infrastructure Names Vice President of Human Resources
ATLANTA, Ga. (April 29, 2019) – Oldcastle Infrastructure™ is part of the Building Products division of CRH, the largest building materials company in North America. Oldcastle Infrastructure is pleased announce the appointment of Wendy Race to the Leadership team. Wendy Race joins the Leadership team as our Vice President of Human Resources. In this role she holds responsibility for leading all of HR and benefits programs. She brings more than 20 years of human resources experience from Genera...
AISI Releases Cold-Formed Steel Shear Wall Design Guide, 2019 Edition
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has released Cold-Formed Steel Shear Wall Design Guide, 2019 Edition (AISI D113-19), which provides discussion and design examples of steel sheet and wood structural panel sheathed, cold-formed steel framed shear wall assemblies used to resist wind and seismic forces. The guide is available for purchase in electronic format only at the AISI Steel Store at https://shop.steel.org/collections/frontpage/products/cold-formed-steel-shear-...
Hoffmann Named President of the Geoprofessional Business Association
(Harrisburg, Pa.)- Members of the Geoprofessional Business Association recently elected Gannett Fleming’s Arthur Hoffmann, Jr., PE, DGE, to the role of president and chairman of the group’s board of directors. During his tenure, he will oversee the 50th anniversary year of one of the few membership organizations specifically dedicated to the business success of geotechnical and environmental professionals.Hoffmann, who has been with Gannett Fleming for nearly 35 years, currently serves as a memb...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
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