USDOT Opens up Applications for Second Round of INFRA Grant Funds
The U.S. Department of Transportation opened second round of the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America or INFRA discretionary grant program via a Notice of Funding Opportunity or NOFO issued Dec. 21. [Above photo by Colorado DOT.] The agency said in a statement that it expects to offer a pool of grant money totaling between $855 million and $902.5 million, subject to funding provided by fiscal year 2019 appropriations, which are currently in limbo due to the partial federal government shut...
Nason Nominated to Lead FHWA; Szabat Confirmed for USDOT
President Trump has nominated Nicole Nason (above, left) to be the next administrator of the Federal Highway Administration; one of 17 nominations the president sent to the Senate on Jan. 3. Concurrently, the Senate confirmed Joel Szabat (above, right) to be the assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs within the U.S. Department of Transportation on Jan. 2 by a voice vote. Nason – who is currently assistant secretary of the Bureau of Administration within the U.S. Department...
AGC Contractor Survey Predicts Growth for Transportation and Utility Construction
A survey of 1,300 contractors in 49 states and the District of Columbia found that most are “confident” construction demand will increase in 2019 across most industrial sectors, especially for highway, water and sewer, and transportation facility projects. [Above photo by Utah DOT.] However, that survey – conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage Construction and Real Estate following the midterm elections last November – also found that while 79 percent of those...
Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) and Walsh Construction Celebrate Opening of Palos Health South Campus
CHICAGO- Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) and Walsh Construction are pleased to announce the successful completion of the new Palos Health South Campus in the Chicago suburb of Orland Park, IL. The $80 million design-build renovation was executed over the course of a phased, five-year process beginning in 2013 bringing new, modern technologies to an aging campus and incorporating a sophisticated new Cancer program with the help of academic partner Loyola University. The completed campus includes...
CivilGEO Releases Next-Generation 2D River Flood Modeling Software
Middleton, WI: CivilGEO has released a new version of GeoHECRAS that greatly speeds up 2D river model creation and review by rapidly constructing HEC‑RAS models from a variety of data sources. Automation for various engineering workflows is provided to compute water surface profiles for both steady and unsteady flow models, bridge and culvert roadway crossings, FEMA floodplain encroachments, and stream restorations. GeoHECRAS provides an AutoCAD, MicroStation and ESRI ArcGIS compatible interacti...
American Concrete Institute Opens New Middle East Regional Office In Dubai, UAE
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.- The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the opening of its regional office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The grand opening celebration on January 6, 2019, marked the Institute's first physical presence outside of the United States since its inception in 1904. The Middle East Regional Office, headed by Ahmad Mhanna, ACI's newly appointed Middle East Regional Director, will focus on advancing the development, dissemination, and adoption of ACI consensus-based...
Historic Growth at Gannett Fleming Continues with BB&A Acquisition
(Harrisburg, Pa.) Global infrastructure and engineering firm Gannett Fleming has acquired renowned Chicago-based transportation firm Bowman, Barrett & Associates Inc. (BB&A). The 30-year-old consulting firm now operates as BB&A, a business group of Gannett Fleming. “This marks Gannett Fleming’s third acquisition in the past six months, and each new addition strategically positions us to thrive in a rapidly changing marketplace,” said Bob Scaer, PE, Gannett Fleming chairman and CEO. “BB&A’s re...
Stantec Leads Design of First Bus Rapid Transit Line to Open in Calgary
With hundreds of businesses located along the 17 Avenue corridor, a median running transitway was selected to optimize the transit operations and minimize bus/vehicle conflicts (looking eastbound at 44 Street SE). Photo credit: Jaime Vedres. Calgary’s first dedicated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor, called MAX Purple, is now open and serving the community. The design, led by Stantec, has transformed the corridor into a multimodal street with a strong focus on the needs...
Willoughby Fortifies Gannett Fleming’s Transit & Rail Facilities Team
(Toronto, Canada)- Gannett Fleming, a global infrastructure and engineering firm, has hired Doug Willoughby, PEng, as vice president and transit & rail facilities director in Canada. He will leverage the success of Gannett Fleming’s work with Toronto-area transit agencies and grow the Canadian transit & rail facilities and highway teams.“Doug will fill a key leadership role in the expansion of our services in Toronto and across Canada,” said Scott Sibley, PE, Gannett Fleming Transit & Rail Globa...
The Wild Release v0.7 Allows Users to Create, Import, View, and Manage Content with the New macOS App
The Wild have announced an update to their proprietary, cloudbased platform that enables designers to create and share immersive experiences using any device. Now, in addition to PC, iOS, VR and AR, users of The Wild now have the option to create, import, manage content, and view spaces in The Wild directly from their Mac. “The macOS app is a game changer for 3D presentation,” according to The Wild founder and CEO Gabe Paez. “To have the option to access The Wild using one of the most ubiqui...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
