Thornton Tomasetti Acquires Becker Structural Engineers
Members of the Thornton Tomasetti and Becker Structural Engineers executive teams. From left, Michael Pulaski, Thornton Tomasetti, Portland; Todd Neal, Becker Structural Engineers, Portland; Tom Scarangello, Thornton Tomasetti, New York; Paul Becker, Becker Structural Engineers, Portland; Tod Rittenhouse, Thornton Tomasetti, New York; Brent Vollenweider, Thornton Tomasetti, Boston; Vamshi Gooje, Thornton Tomasetti, Portland. Photo by Winky Lewis (New York, N.Y. – April 1, 2...
Future Growth and Water Supply Management Sparks Arizona Town to Pursue a Water Allocation Policy
Recognizing a need to preserve Arizona’s most prized natural resource, while planning for future growth and development, the Town of Gilbert takes proactive steps to ensure residents have enough water now and in the future. Water is a precious resource, especially in the arid southwest. The Town of Gilbert, Arizona understands the value of its water, and is committed to actively managing its precious resource by making regular updates to its master plans and infrastructure improvement plans....
Coming Home to the Future: Lisa M. Cini Transforms Columbus Woodland Manor Mansion Into Futuristic Technology Lab/Showplace Airbnb for Multi-Generational Living
COLUMBUS, OH: Award winning senior living designer and author Lisa Cini has purchased the storied Columbus Woodland Manor Mansion and is renovating the mansion into a fully functional living experience to highlight the latest technology for senior and multi-generational living. “Quite literally, we’re breaking ground on the future of senior living. Guests can order their favorite gourmet meal from a five-star chef, prepared by Moley Robotics and enjoy a full-service spa. Magnificent outdoor...
SidePlate Team Grows Heading to 2019 Steel Show
Mission Viejo, CA – SidePlate Systems, the industry leader in structural steel design optimization, announces two new hires and two big promotions. The momentum towards growth in 2019 at SidePlate is unprecedented. Starting with promotions, former Director of Business Development, Ryan Smith, has been promoted to Director of SidePlate. Smith’s experience in engineering and Business Development made him the perfect choice to take SidePlate into the future. Already in the role for the last four...
2019 SSRC Annual Stability Conference Proceedings Available
The 2019 SSRC Annual Stability Conference proceedings papers are now available for free download. www.aisc.org/ssrc2019 This link will be active Friday, March 29, 2019 through Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Following the conference, the proceedings will be posted in the Education Archives section of the AISC website as a free download for AISC members. Please contact Rachel Jordan at ssrc@aisc.org with any questions
Colorado State University Expands Curriculum for Integrated Digital Construction with Trimble Technologies
SUNNYVALE, Calif. and FORT COLLINS, Colo.–Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that it has awarded a significant in-kind gift to the Department of Construction Management at Colorado State University (CSU) that will expand the University’s leadership in training and research for 3D building design, construction management, digital fabrication, civil infrastructure, geomatics and the sustainable built environment. This gift will enable CSU to integrate across its curricula Trimble solutions tha...
Bridge Improvement Grant Recipients Announced
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Transportation Commission awarded 28 Preservation, Rehabilitation and Replacement Bridge Improvement Grants (BIG) totaling approximately $13.93 million at their meeting today in Pierre. Grant recipients are: Aurora County, Beadle County (3), Brookings County, Clark County, Day County, City of Deadwood, Deuel County (2), Fall River County, City of Garretson, Hughes County,...
WSP Salutes NCDOT on Opening of the Marc Basnight Bridge
NAGS HEAD, N.C. — WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, congratulates the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and residents of the Outer Banks on opening the new Marc Basnight Bridge to traffic on Feb. 25. A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the new bridge, named in honor of former State Senator Marc Basnight, is scheduled for April 2. The new, 2.8-mile-long Marc Basnight Bridge between Hatteras and Bodie islands...
Senate Confirms Nason as FHWA Administrator
By a vote of 95 to one – with Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., the lone “no” vote – the U.S. Senate confirmed Nicole Nason (seen above) to be the next administrator of the Federal Highway Administration. Nominated by President Trump on Jan. 3 to lead the FHWA, Nason noted in her confirmation testimony that she plans to place particular emphasis on beefing up rural road safety. Nicole Nason “My priority is safety on all roads, but we must recognize and address some of the unique safety challenges...
CTA Architects’ Associate Asaf Yogev, AIA, SARA Elected President of the Society of American Registered Architects’ New York Council
New York, NY – Architect Asaf Yogev, AIA, SARA, an Associate with New York City-based CTA Architects, P.C. (CTA), has been elected president of the New York Council of the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA). SARA, founded in 1956, is a think tank and professional association of architects that provides its members with professional development and educational opportunities, fellowships, information on the industry’s best practices and technical innovations, and peer-to-peer netw...