Hanes Geo Components Announces Acquisition of Greenscapes Home and Garden Products
Hanes Geo Components, of Winston Salem, NC, announces they have reached an agreement to acquire Greenscapes Home and Garden Products of Calhoun, GA. John Dowdell, President of Hanes Geo Components, commented that “Greenscapes distributes a variety of innovative home and garden products which can be found at most major retailers. Hanes Geo Components’ acquisition of Greenscapes provides a solid foundation in which to continue growing our retail market presence.” Jerry Greene, President of Hane...
AASHTO Adds New Staff
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials made four recent hires for its policy division and AASHTOWare product group. Oscar Bermudez, Sofie Rhoads, and William Lusk are joining AASHTO’s policy team and will be based at the organization’s Washington, D.C., headquarters. Bermudez is the new program specialist for environment at AASHTO and will help support the group’s Center for Environmental Excellence and the Committee on Environment and Sustainability. Pri...
DOT Announces Competitive Grant Solicitation for Two New University Transportation Research Centers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) today published a Notice of Funding Opportunity for $15 million to fund two new University Transportation Centers (UTCs). “Our Universities are at the forefront of solution-oriented research addressing America’s changing demographics and increased freight volumes,” said Keith Nelson, Senior Advisor for Research and Technology. “These funds will support UTC programs that provide students with real opportunities to take part in cutting...
South Carolina Approved for $8 Million of Federal Highway Administration “Quick Release” Emergency Funds
COLUMBIA, S.C. – At the request of Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Secretary Christy Hall, SCDOT has been approved for $8 million in Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) "Quick Release" Emergency Funds. USDOT Secretary Elaine Chao confirmed the approval over a phone call with the governor this afternoon. These funds would allow SCDOT to accelerate the start of repair work in the areas where highway infrastructure has been damaged. Secretary of T...
State DOTs Helping Out with Hurricane Florence Recovery Efforts
[Above: Christy Hall, Secretary of the South Carolina DOT, inspecting flood prevention work on U.S. 501 being conducted by SCDOT and the South Carolina National Guard.] State department of transportation workers, national guardsmen, and a host of other federal, state, and local personnel fanned out across North Carolina and South Carolina this week to assess and start fixing the damage left behind by Hurricane Florence. The Carolinas took the brunt of storm, which dumped between one a...
With NECA 2018 Convention on the Horizon, Sanveo Announces Major Additions to Its Service Offerings For Electrical Contractors
NEWARK, Calif., Sept. 24, 2018 - Sanveo Inc., a pioneer in bringing next generation technology solutions to the AEC industry worldwide, recently announced some significant additions to its service offerings. Supplementing the advanced BIM & VDC solutions that Sanveo currently offers, the company will now provide additional value-added services such as Electrical Engineering, Seismic Design for MEP systems, and Field Layout Solutions (BIM to field). "Sanveo has been consulting some of the bi...
Patti Boekamp to Manage WSP Transportation Team in San Diego Will Lead Civic Engagement, Client Relations and Business Development
NEW YORK, NY, September 24, 2018 —Patti Boekamp has been named vice president and transportation area manager for the San Diego office of WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. In her role, Boekamp will work with the regional leadership team to lead civic engagement, client relations and business development strategy in the San Diego area. She will provide oversight for the civil/highways, planning/environment, drainage, traffic and structures depart...
The Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity Launches Four Global Maker Challenges in New York with USD $1 Million Call for Action
The initiative invites the global community of makers and innovators to solve real world challenges Challenges address Sustainable Cities, Digital Divide and Digital Literacy, Rural Transformation and Zero Hunger, and Sustainable Energy The Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity, an initiative of the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit, has launched four Global Maker Challenges at the 2018 Solve Challenge Finals hosted by MIT Solve in New York. With mon...
Gannett Fleming Selected as Prime for Five NCDOT Divisions
(Raleigh, NC)- Global infrastructure and engineering firm Gannett Fleming announced that it will serve as a prime consultant for five North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) divisions and as a subconsultant for two more divisions within the state.“We now have contracting mechanisms in all seven Western region divisions for North Carolina, an outstanding win for Gannett Fleming and a game changer for our operations within the state,” said Terry Snow, PE, a Gannett Fleming vice preside...
Woolpert Strategic Consulting Group Adds Project Manager Specializing in Asset Management
ARLINGTON, Va. — Woolpert has hired Project Manager Dianne Bradshaw as a member of its Strategic Consulting Group, specializing in asset management and condition assessment. Bradshaw has more than 15 years of experience leading engineers and technicians, managing condition assessment and facility management programs, and implementing infrastructure and asset management programs for federal, state and local organizations. Bradshaw said she was drawn to this position at Woolpert due to the comp...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
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