CINTEC Technology Announces Innovative New Dissipative Anchor
CINTEC International, a world leader in the field of structural masonry retrofit strengthening, repair, and preservation, announces that it has developed a new type of dissipative wall anchor. The new anchor solves the issues of how to protect heritage buildings in some of the most earthquake-prone parts of the world. This new product is an innovative dissipative anchor designed for use with Cintec’s proven wall anchor system. “We believe that this anchor is a major breakthrough in further...
Climeon Wins Order Worth SEK 40 Million Within Geothermal Heat Power in Japan
Climeon has received an order from Iwana Power GK of Heat Power modules worth SEK 40 million. The Heat Power modules will be deployed as a geothermal power plant in the Gifu Prefecture in central Japan and are to be delivered in 2019. The order is placed by the Heat Power Operator Iwana Power GK, part owned by Baseload Power Japan and local entrepreneurs. - The high electricity prices and the country’s need for locally produced renewable energy makes Japan one of our most interesting mark...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for Automated Driving System Demonstration Grants
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) today announced up to $60 million in federal grant funding for projects that test the safe integration of automated driving systems (ADS) on our nation’s roadways. These grants aim to gather significant safety data to inform rulemaking, foster collaboration amongst state and local government and private partners, and test the safe integration of ADS on our nation’s roads. Grant applications are due in 90 days and must be submitted throug...
Kelliher Tapped to Lead Minnesota DOT, Lott Joins District of Columbia DOT
The administration of Minnesota Gov.-elect Tim Walz (D) appointed Margaret Anderson Kelliher as commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Transportation on Dec. 18. She previously served as speaker for Minnesota’s House of Representatives and is noted for helping guide passage of a contentious multimodal transportation funding bill in 2008. Her nomination now awaits confirmation by Minnesota’s legislature. Margaret Anderson Kelliher After losing the democratic primary for governor back in 2...
Hensel Phelps Announces Retirement of CEO Jeff Wenass and Appointment of Michael Choutka as Chief Executive Officer
GREELEY, Colo.- The Hensel Phelps Board of Directors is pleased to announce the retirement of Chief Executive Officer Jeff Wenass and the appointment of Michael (Mike) J. Choutka as President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2019. "On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank Jeff for his leadership over his successful 35-year career with Hensel Phelps," said Mr. Choutka. "Under Jeff's leadership, Hensel Phelps has grown into the successful company it is today and I lo...
Koolbridge Solar Signs Master Service Agreement with Device Solutions
Koolbridge Solar and Device Solutions have entered into a definitive Master Service Agreement in which Device Solutions with over 50- highly skilled mechanical and software engineers will develop the second generation full-feature Koolbridge Solar SMART LOAD CENTER™ replacing the 100-year old dumb breaker box. Koolbridge Solar is the inventor of solar-ready electrical power products that automatically select the most economical use of utility, solar, battery, wind or generator power for homes a...
Tri Global Energy Statement: Solar And Wind Energy Could Replace Coal In Texas
DALLAS - A new study from Rice University on the growing role of wind and solar electricity in powering Texas has been attracting widespread attention. John B. Billingsley, CEO for two of the state's premier renewable power developers, says that the study underscores the critical importance of renewable energy – both wind and solar -- in the state. The study points out that wind and solar electricity provided about 18 percent of Texas' power in 2017, but that thoughtful planning to optimize n...
Ballard Appoints Two Board Members From Strategic Partner Weichai Power
VANCOUVER- Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ : BLDP; TSX : BLDP) today announced that, effective January 1, 2019, the Company has appointed Mr. Jiang Kui (also known as Mr. Kevin Jiang) and Mr. Sun Shaojun (also known as Mr. Sherman Sun) to the Company's Board of Directors. These appointments, and expansion of Ballard's Board of Directors from seven members to nine members, are consistent with the terms of Ballard's strategic collaboration with Weichai Power Co., Ltd. ("Weichai"), previously referen...
State Recommends Funding for Completion of Humboldt Bay Trail
The project to complete the 4-mile gap in the Humboldt Bay Trail between Eureka and Arcata is on the list of projects recommended for funding through the state’s 2019 Active Transportation Program. The Active Transportation Program is a competitive grant program that funds bicycle and pedestrian improvements throughout California. The list of recommended projects was released by California Transportation Commission staff on Dec. 28 and is expected to be formally approved by the Commission at...
The Vortex Companies Hires Tammy Love as Director of Human Resources
HOUSTON - To help support its continued expansion into a variety of trenchless product in service industries, The Vortex Companies recently announced the hiring of Tammy Love, a highly experienced human resource and labor relations professional, as its Director of Human Resources. "Our growth path has led us into some nontraditional areas in our industry that now requires more depth and breadth in the management of our existing employees and future recruits," said Michael Vellano, CEO of the Vor...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
