Gas Demand Hits Lowest Level in 2 Years
DENVER – The latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) data register gasoline demand at 8.6 million barrels per day for the week ending December 28 – the lowest level on record since February 2017. Overall demand was down nearly 900,000 barrels despite a record holiday travel period. That suggests that winter demand could be lower than expected, further driving down already-foundering pump prices for the time being. Today's national gas price average is $2.23 and has declined for 12 wee...
Stantec Bolsters Mid-Atlantic Transportation Practice with Addition of Hiten Patel
Laurel, MD- NYSE, TSX: STN: Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed a strategic addition to its Transportation team in the Mid-Atlantic region. Hitendra (Hiten) Patel, PE, former deputy chief of construction and design engineering with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), has joined as a principal and program manager. Based in Laurel, Maryland, Patel will help manage and grow Stantec’s Transportation and Transit practices across the Mid-...
McNeilly Named to Lead Program Management and Construction Management at WSP
NEW YORK — Bernard P. McNeilly has been named to lead program management and construction management (PM/CM) at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. McNeilly heads a new organizational unit within the company that serves clients with a broad range of services, including program/project management, program controls, project information management systems and construction management. The firm’s PM/CM organization includes more than 1,200 professional...
James Hardie Distribution Update for Pittsburgh District
CHICAGO- James Hardie Building Products, the world leader in fiber cement siding, announced an addition to its distribution partnerships today for the Pittsburgh District that will allow for the continued growth of its fiber cement siding and trim business. Effective immediately, Boise Cascade, Wheatland, PA will carry the full range of James Hardie® siding, trim and interior products to service Western Pennsylvania, while Boise Cascade, Westfield, MA will service Western New York. There are...
Eco-Friendly Infrared Heating Technology Vows to Disrupt the Home Energy Sector by Cutting Carbon Emissions
New infrared heating technology from Saiterm can help cut energy consumption in domestic buildings and significantly reduce carbon emissions An eco-friendly heating technology created by Saiterm is changing the way homeowners stay warm over winter. Based in Amsterdam, the heating technology firm has patented “Spring”, an infrared system that aims to render traditional gas boilers and electric heaters things of the past. With Spring’s infrared heating technology, homeowners can turn up the...
Global Commission Describes New Geopolitical Power Dynamics Created by Renewable Energy
Abu Dhabi, UAE: 11 January 2019 —Political and business leaders from around the world have outlined the far-reaching geopolitical implications of an energy transformation driven by the rapid growth of renewable energy. In a new report launched today at the Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the Global Commission on the Geopolitics of Energy Transformation says the geopolitical and socio-economic consequences of a new energy age may be as profound as those which accomp...
Profile Products Acquired by Incline Equity Partners
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (January 10, 2019) – Profile Products LLC, an environmental solutions company providing soil, water and vegetation management solutions for customers in erosion control, sports turf, golf and horticultural markets, today announced its acquisition by Incline Equity Partners, a Pittsburgh-based private equity firm focused on making investments in growth companies specializing in value-added distribution, specialized light manufacturing and business services. The new owners will...
Sanveo Announces Expansion into Electrical Engineering and Welcomes Juan Orosco as The VP of Engineering Services
NEWARK, Calif.- Sanveo Inc., a pioneer in bringing next generation technology solutions to the AEC industry worldwide, solidified their intent in providing Electrical Engineering services, and recently welcomed Juan Orosco as their VP of Engineering Services. "Sanveo is sticking with its promise to not only expand geographically, but to also grow its service offerings," says Irshad Rasheed, COO of Sanveo Inc. "Adding Electrical Engineering services will enable the company to be a well-rounde...
Woolpert Acquires Waller, Todd & Sadler Architects
DAYTON, Ohio — Woolpert announced today that it has acquired Waller, Todd & Sadler Architects, an architecture firm located in Virginia Beach, Va. This addition bolsters the architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm’s design and planning capabilities. Woolpert President and CEO Scott Cattran said, as part of the firm’s strategic plan, Woolpert was looking for an architecture firm with strong leadership, management and technical resources. “We conducted a nationwide search for an...
The Vortex Companies Promotes Gonnella to Executive Vice President of Products
HOUSTON- With greater emphasis being placed on growing the Vortex Products division, Andrew Gonnella has been promoted to Executive Vice President of the Vortex Products division. "This allows Andrew to focus exclusively on a fast growing part of our business," stated Mike Vellano, CEO of the Vortex Companies. "Andrew is extremely innovative and has shown an exceptional ability to introduce our products, not only to new markets, but within our existing market segments as well," he added. As E...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
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