Newport Utilities Lobby Comes to Life with the Help of Studio Four Design
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Studio Four Design, a top Knoxville-based architecture and design firm, helped bring to life a new customer-focused, interactive lobby area for Newport Utilities, in Newport, Tennessee. The lobby was redesigned to put a spotlight on the Newport Utilities’ new offering of premise fiber optic cable broadband services. Previously, the lobby reflected a traditional utilities business, but now it’s an interactive experience center where customers can see and feel the superior pe...
Pettibone Introduces Next Gen T944X Telehandler With Industry-Exclusive Traversing Boom
BARAGA, Mich. — The new Pettibone Traverse T944X is the industry’s only new telehandler with an extendable, traversing boom that moves loads by traveling horizontally. Up to 70 inches of horizontal boom transfer allows users to precisely and safely place loads at full lift height through tight openings without having to coordinate multiple boom functions. With the Traverse, the specified lift height of 44 feet, 6 inches is nearly identical to the 44-foot landing height. This stands in co...
MDOT Chief Engineer Honored by AASHTO for 25 Years of Service
JACKSON, MISS. – Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) Deputy Executive Director and Chief Engineer James Williams of Brandon was recently honored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) at their annual meeting in Phoenix, Az. Williams received the 25-Year Award of Meritorious Service. Each year, AASHTO honors transportation employees who have accrued 25 years of service with one or more AASHTO member departments and attained the grade...
Leica Geosystems Introduces Latest in Linear Mode LiDAR
Heerbrugg, Switzerland – Leica Geosystems, industry leader in measurement technology, announced today the launch of TerrainMapper, its next generation linear mode LiDAR system. As part of the RealTerrain airborne LiDAR mapping solution, the new sensor builds on Leica Geosystems sensor technology and is supported by the HxMap unified multi-sensor post-processing workflow. TerrainMapper enables users to increase point accuracy, deliver even point density across the swath, and accommodates more...
Trimble Announces New MX9 Mobile Mapping System for Surveying, Engineering and Geospatial Professionals
SUNNYVALE, Calif —Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the release of the Trimble® MX9 mobile mapping solution. The Trimble MX9 combines a vehicle-mounted mobile lidar system, multi-camera imaging and field software for efficient, precise and high-volume data capture for a broad range of mobile mapping applications such as road surveys, topographic mapping, 3D-modeling and asset management. The Trimble MX9 captures dense point cloud data along with 360 degree immersive georeferenced im...
Structural Engineer Stephen Cegelka Joins Stantec’s Anchorage Office
Anchorage, AK, NYSE, TSX:STN: Stephen Cegelka, PE, SE, has joined Stantec in its Anchorage office as a senior structural engineer. He has more than 20 years of in-state industry experience serving both public and private clients. Cegelka will provide senior design leadership for a variety of both building and civil design projects. Since joining Stantec, Cegelka has focused on military, transportation and water projects. His previous project experience includes multiple North Slope and o...
Bryan Ulrich Named Vice President in Stantec’s Mining Practice
Denver, CO, NYSE, TSX:STN: Bryan Ulrich has joined Stantec as a vice president in its mining practice. Ulrich is an internationally-recognized authority on tailing storage, including alternative tailing disposal. He has been involved with all aspects of heap leach facility design, including dozens of projects globally. Ulrich has more than 30 years of experience in engineering, project management, design, construction, and site investigations for mining-related projects. He will work fro...
Dane Schneider Joins HNTB in Houston as Project Director
HOUSTON – Dane Schneider, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as project director, based in the firm’s Houston office. Schneider leads the firm’s municipal practice in the region, focusing on projects with the City of Houston, Harris County, and Harris County Flood Control District. His work includes supporting disaster recovery efforts following Hurricane Harvey. Schneider has more than 25 years of industry experience in Texas, including capital improvement program development and delivery; storm wa...
Leica Geosystems Multipurpose Mobile Mapping Platform Increases Smart City Applications
Heerbrugg, Switzerland – Leica Geosystems, industry leader of measurement technology, released today the new Leica Pegasus:Two Ultimate, an upgrade to its current mobile mapping platform bringing higher quality digital reality capture to the market. Users can service new market segments, including Smart City applications by digitising road and rail infrastructures while expanding into new markets in support of autonomous vehicles, with seamless 360 and higher resolution imagery, and increas...
Gannett Fleming Names 2018 Stockholders
(Harrisburg, Pa.) Gannett Fleming names Andrew Gillespie, PE, PEng; Teresa Peterson PE, CME, LEED AP O+M, ENV SP; Eric Rensel; and Terry Snow, PE, as stockholders of the firm. These recognized firm leaders drive innovation and strengthen client relationships. They also advance the culture of opportunity and empowerment within the firm through their demonstrated leadership, integrity, and commitment to Gannett Fleming’s corporate values. Gillespie brings more than 25 years of experience to...