Microdesk Appoints Nicholas Wolf as Director of Virtual Design and Construction Services
New York, April 10, 2018 – Microdesk, an AECO technical consultancy, announced the appointment of Nicholas Wolf as Director of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Services. Previously AECO Project Manager, Wolf will now oversee all construction and VDC projects across Microdesk, and directly manage specific ongoing construction projects with government agencies and Fortune 500 companies. Wolf joined Microdesk in 2016 as a Construction Solutions Specialist with a background in BIM managemen...
HNTB Corporation Welcomes John Barton as Leader of National DOT Market Sector and Senior Vice President
ANSAS CITY, Mo. – John Barton, PE, has joined HNTB Corporation, assuming a national role as DOT market sector leader and senior vice president. Barton, working in collaboration with regional/division presidents and office leaders, develops and directs strategies that enhance HNTB’s service to state departments of transportation across the country. He is based in the firm’s Plano, Texas, office. “John is a critical addition to HNTB’s leadership team,” said Doug Mann, FASLA, HNTB corporate dev...
March – April 2018 TRENDS
In this section, Informed Infrastructure compiles infographics from trusted sources that reveal insight on infrastructure spending. We also compile some of the top infrastructure stories that shouldn’t be missed. For ongoing news coverage, turn to Informed Infrastructure online (www.informedinfrastructure.com), our Twitter feed (@IInfrastructure) and our weekly e-newsletter. Breaking, Evolving News Stories Affecting Infrastructure On March 23, 2018, the U.S. Congress pass...
The UP Companies Hires Four New Employees
(St. Louis, MO) The UP Companies (UPCO) recently added four new employees to its staff: Jim Knaust of Wentzville, MO as Senior Drywall Estimator. Knaust has 40 years of industry experience, having previously owned and operated a commercial drywall company for the majority of his professional career. Jeff Tubb of Desoto, MO as General Drywall Superintendent. Tubb has 13 years of industry experience, having previously worked as a Project Superintendent for a commercial construction company...
Stantec Expands Leadership of Urban Planning and Design Group
Washington, D.C. TSX, NYSE:STN: Global design firm Stantec announced that Jess Alexander has moved from the firm’s Abu Dhabi office to help lead the expansion of Urban Places, Stantec’s multidisciplinary team of urban planning, design, mobility and resilience experts, across the U.S. East Coast. As a principal based in the firm’s Arlington, Va. office, Alexander will focus on planning, public realm design and urban design, as well as building an awareness of Urban Places in the Washington, D.C....
Mott MacDonald Appoints Ricardo Tavares as General Manager for Brazil
Mott MacDonald has appointed Ricardo Tavares as its new general manager for Brazil. Ricardo takes over from Ric Staniforth, who has returned to the UK after leading the consultancy’s Brazilian operations for the last five years. With over 30 years’ experience of working in Brazil, Ricardo has an extensive track-record of developing and co-ordinating environmental studies and projects in sectors including energy, transportation, industry and urban development. He has also been responsible for re...
Sharp SmartStorage System Estimated to Save More than $90,000 a Year in Demand Charges for Retirement Community in San Diego
SAN DIEGO - Sharp Electronics Corporation’s Energy Systems and Services Group (Sharp ESSG) announced today that its SmartStorage® behind-the-meter energy storage solution has been selected by NW Photon Energy and Paradise Village Retirement Community, a senior Independent Assisted and Memory Care Community in San Diego, California. A 240 kW/324 kWh SmartStorage® system will be installed in six buildings on the community’s grounds and integrated with 516 kW of solar PV. A detailed analysis of Pa...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $264 Million in Grants to Modernize and Improve America’s Bus Infrastructure Nationwide
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced approximately $264 million in project selections to improve the safety and reliability of America’s bus systems and enhance mobility for transit riders across the country. A total of 139 projects in 52 states and territories will receive funding from FTA’s Buses and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program. "Every day, working families across America rely on buses, and these gran...
UDOT Names Additional Deputy Director
SALT LAKE CITY – UDOT Executive Director Carlos Braceras announced today he has named Teri Newell as an additional deputy director for the department. The additional deputy director will help guide the department as it moves to address issues relating to Utah’s growing population, advances in technology and the evolution of the transportation industry. The newly-created position comes after the passing of SB 136, which addressed the governance of transportation in Utah. Newell joins Bracer...
Nebraska Public Transit Week Celebrated April 8-14
(Lincoln, Neb.) — Governor Pete Ricketts has proclaimed the week of April 8-14 as Nebraska Public Transit Week. Nebraska Public Transit Week is a celebration and promotion of public transit across Nebraska, organized by the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), the Nebraska Association of Transportation Providers (NATP), and Advance Innovation in Research and Safety, in cooperation with Nebraska’s public transit providers. Nebraska public transit had over 6.5 million riders in 2...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
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