SATORP Awards Jacobs General Engineering Services Contract
DALLAS - Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has received a two-year contract renewal from Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP) for its subsidiary in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jacobs Zamel and Turbag Consulting Engineers (Jacobs ZATE), to provide general engineering services at SATORP's facilities in Jubail Industrial City 2 on the Arabian Gulf coast. Jacobs continues to provide a range of services, from basic engineering to Front End Engineering Design (FEED...
Dewberry Selected to Design Route 7 Corridor Improvements
Dewberry has been selected by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to provide transportation engineering services for the Route 7 corridor improvement project in Fairfax County, Virginia. The firm is teamed with Shirley Contracting Company, LLC on the design-build project. The project is intended to widen Route 7 from a four-lane divided highway to a six-lane divided highway from Reston Avenue to Jarrett Valley Drive. In addition to the widening to six lanes, improvements to Route...
Skanska and AECOM Hunt Joint Venture Selected as General Contractor for Seattle Center Arena Redevelopment Project
SEATTLE – OVG-Seattle and NHL Seattle today announced Skanska-Hunt, a joint venture between Skanska and AECOM Hunt, as general contractor for the redevelopment of the Seattle Center Arena. Together the project team is set to begin construction on the largest private investment in the history of Pacific Northwest sports and entertainment. Skanska-Hunt joins project partners including, CAA ICON (developer representative and project manager), Populous (architect) and Labor Partners. Construction...
America’s Most Trusted Homebuilder Reveals New Design Studio in Denver
DENVER — With the opening of the Denver Design Studio, Taylor Morrison once again proves its commitment to making dream homes into reality. Now, consumers across Taylor Morrison Denver’s six active-selling communities will have access to professional design guidance through its dedicated design studio. The newly opened Taylor Morrison Denver Design Studio simplifies the home design process by offering a vast array of design services under one roof. With the aid of professional designers,...
Ramboll Opens Mexico City and Minneapolis Offices, Announces Americas Division Senior Hires
ARLINGTON, Va.- Ramboll has opened two new offices in Mexico City, Mexico, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, and announced several senior-level appointments in its Americas Division. “We’re excited that Ivette, Shauna and Todd chose to join us,” said Allan DeLorme, Americas President of Ramboll’s Environment & Health business. “Their addition brings us closer to clients in key geographies in the US and Mexico and bolsters our bench strength in multiple service lines.” Ivette Catalán León will le...
Neste, ReNew ELP and Licella to Collaborate in Utilization of Waste Plastic as a Raw Material
Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel, UK-based chemical recycling company ReNew ELP, and Australian technology developer Licella are joining forces in a development project to explore the potential of using mixed waste plastic as a raw material for fuels, chemicals, and new plastics. In addition to studying liquefied waste plastic feasibility and sustainability as refinery raw material, the companies are also collaborating with the aim to facilitate regulatory acceptance for c...
Mobile App Provides Safety Net for Lone Workers
Co-founders Greg Lindner and Adam Whittaker started the WorkSafe Guardian Smartphone app in 2015 and have signed up more than 100 companies with a user base heading into the thousands. The South Australian company already monitors the safety of workers in New Zealand and is looking for more global opportunities. Their WorkSafe Guardian lets employers and workers manage many common workplace risks through a mobile device. The app, which Linder said is Australia’s first 24/7 monitored sma...
Sure Shot Drilling Names New CFO and Controller
DENVER - Sure Shot Holdings and its subsidiary, Sure Shot Drilling, are proud to announce that Michael Walker and Debbie Perry have joined the company as its Chief Financial Officer and Controller. Michael joins Sure Shot from Great Western Oil & Gas where he served as the company's Vice President of Finance from 2012 to 2018. At Great Western, Michael built and led the finance department and helped contribute to the businesses' significant growth. "I am thrilled to have Michael and De...
State of Iowa Finalizes Plan for uUe of Volkswagen Settlement Monies
AMES, Iowa – A working group of state agency officials, led coordinated by the Iowa Department of Transportation, has finalized and submitted a plan outlining the use of approximately $21 million awarded to the state as a result of a 2016 settlement between Volkswagen and the United States. Iowa’s Beneficiary Mitigation Plan describes a high-level vision for use of Iowa’s allocation of funds and is intended to improve air quality in our state. Volkswagen funds are only available for eligible...
MADSKY Launches Material Purchasing Program for Insurance Companies
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., August 16, 2018 - Today, MADSKY officially launches Material Purchasing Program which provides a six percent discount to insurance companies on roofing materials needed for homeowner claims. For the past year, a few insurance companies participated in a pilot program that reduced their claim costs associated with roofing materials. With prices of roofing materials up six percent from this time in 2017, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, MADSKY'S program helps of...
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