WinCan’s New ScanExplorer Presents Sewer Side-Scan Data
PITTSBURGH, PA — Side-scanning technology is used to image the interior of sewer pipes without relying on video. A side-scan captures the entirety of a pipe wall as a single high-res image, allowing engineers to quickly evaluate condition and identify defects. There are two major benefits to side-scanning: It speeds up inspection. The equipment operator doesn’t have to stop to pan, tilt or zoom. It speeds up analysis. Engineers and supervisors do not need to sit through video footage, pa...
Use of Cortec MCI-2005 Admixture Raises Seawall Service Life Prediction to 150+ Years!
A new reinforced concrete seawall off the Gulf Coast of Florida is predicted to last more than 150 years, thanks to a high density concrete mix enhanced with Migrating Corrosion Inhibitor™ admixture MCI®-2005. The owner of the structure had future generations in mind as he planned the construction of a new residence on the shore of Longboat Key. A seawall was needed to protect the shoreline from erosion, and the owner requested that the mix be designed with a minimum service life of 100...
Arcadis Names Justin Wright Chief Information Officer for North and Latin America
Highlands Ranch, Colo. – Jan. 08, 2018 – Arcadis (EURONEXT: ARCAD) announces the appointment of Justin Wright as chief information officer for its North and Latin America regions. Wright joined Arcadis in 2007 and brings 20 years of professional experience in the design, consulting, real estate, and aviation industries. With two decades as a successful leader, Wright brings a wealth of expertise delivering innovative, technology-based solutions for companies and clients across multiple geogra...
Woolpert Providing Integrated Design Services for CareSource Site
DAYTON, Ohio — Woolpert has been contracted by BHDP Architecture to provide integrated design services for the newest CareSource building at First and Jefferson streets in downtown Dayton. These integrated services include civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineering, and landscape design. CareSource, a nonprofit managed care company headquartered in Dayton, provides health care coverage to more than 1.8 million customers across five states. It has a workforce of...
Trimble Acquires Stabiplan to Expand its European MEP Engineering Solutions
SUNNYVALE, Calif.—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today it has acquired Stabiplan B.V. based in Bodegraven, Netherlands, a 3D Computer Aided Design and Engineering (CAD/CAE) software and Building Information Modeling (BIM) content provider for the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) industries in Europe. The Stabiplan acquisition broadens Trimble's existing construction solutions for MEP contractors and engineers that enable automated estimating, project management, modeling, detailing, l...
Atkins Appoints Philip Hoare as CEO for the UK and Europe
Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has appointed Philip Hoare as CEO of its UK and Europe region. Philip will be responsible for leading Atkins’ 10,000 strong team and operations across multiple transportation, infrastructure, building and industrial markets. SNC-Lavalin acquired WS Atkins plc on July 3, 2017. A chartered civil engineer by profession, Phillip has led Atkins’ UK and Europe transportation division since 2014 and prior to that was Managing Director for the rail and high...
New Port in Bangladesh
In collaboration with local and international partners, Ramboll has been engaged to undertake a feasibility study and master plan for a new multi-purpose port. The port will be central to a special economic zone being established in Mirasarai, north of Chittagong in Bangladesh, with the aim of encouraging rapid economic development through the increase and diversification of industry, employment, production and export. The project involves wide-ranging environmental and traffic impact asse...
Atonix Digital to Provide Data-Driven Infrastructure Solutions
Responding to the widening importance of Big Data analytics across the global business landscape, leading engineering, construction and consulting company Black & Veatch today launched Atonix Digital™ LLC. Atonix Digital is a wholly-owned subsidiary tasked with delivering transformational, data-driven solutions for clients. Atonix Digital, based in Overland Park, Kansas, focuses on software development, sales and delivery, as well as innovative analytics through the proprietary ASSET360® data...
Fluor Completes Major Transmission Lines in Puerto Rico
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR) confirmed today that the company, working under its contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in support of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mission to help repair and restore the power grid in Puerto Rico, has completed work on two 115kv transmission lines between substations in Sabana Llana and Canóvanas in Puerto Rico. Transmission lines move large amounts of electricity over long distances. Fluor has pre...
AECOM to Provide Site Supervision Services for Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link Project
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 8 Jan. 2018 – AECOM, a premier, fully integrated global infrastructure firm, has been appointed by China Communications Construction Company to provide site supervision services for the stations, viaducts, tunnels and depots of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project. “AECOM is proud to be involved with this project, which is a tremendous game-changer for the economy of the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia,” said AECOM Malaysia Transportation Vice President Ailee Loh...