DOT Should Take Actions to Improve the Selection of Freight and Highway Projects
In 2016, the Department of Transportation (DOT) developed a multi-phased review and selection process for a new grant program—the Fostering Advancement in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE). DOT awarded FASTLANE grants to 18 freight and highway projects. Multiple teams of reviewers evaluated 218 applications based on an evaluation plan that outlined the criteria and process for evaluating applications. GAO found that the awarded projects...
American Traffic Solutions Partners with Laser Technology Inc. To Launch ATS StreetSafe
MESA, Ariz. - American Traffic Solutions (ATS) has partnered with Laser Technology Inc. (LTI) to develop and launch ATS StreetSafe, a hand-held laser device designed to protect communities from the dangers of speeding by providing an efficient, safe and effective way of enhancing enforcement. Speeding is one of the leading causes of traffic fatalities in the U.S. Combined, ATS and LTI currently partner with more than 100 municipalities nationwide to provide speed enforcement technology....
Barko Launches Purpose-Built 270B Logging Processor
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The Barko 270B processor is purpose-built for its application, providing several performance advantages over equipment commonly used for processing jobs. Offering exceptional horsepower, swing torque and tractive effort, the 270B features a dangle head boom configuration for picking, delimbing, cut-to-length harvesting, and stacking. Powered by a 225-horsepower Cummins Tier 4 Final diesel engine with SCR aftertreatment, the 270B offers excellent fuel economy and feature...
Acrow Bridge Announces Two Senior Management Appointments
(Parsippany, New Jersey) – Acrow Bridge, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, today announced that Mark Joosten has been named President over the Acrow group, in addition to his ongoing role as Chief Operating Officer. At the same time, Paul Sullivan has been named Senior Vice President – International. The changes were announced by Acrow CEO Bill Killeen. Joosten will be based in the company’s Parsippany headquarters and Sullivan in Acrow’s International headquarters...
HNTB Opens New Pennsylvania Office in Lehigh Valley
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Ongoing growth and commitment to client service led HNTB Corporation to open a new office, the firm’s fifth in Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley region on Oct. 12. Located at 640 Hamilton Street, in Allentown, the office enables the firm to enhance services to clients in the region. “As our footprint continues to expand in Pennsylvania, a presence in the Lehigh Valley gives us the ability to better serve regional clients and attract new hires to help address critical infr...
Michael Baker International Appoints Scott Roux, S.E. (HI), P.E., as National Bridge Practice Lead
Pittsburgh - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Scott Roux, S.E. (HI), P.E., has joined the firm as Senior Vice President and National Bridge Practice Lead. In this position, he is responsible for implementing Michael Baker’s strategic direction for the bridge practice and will work in collaboration with regional bridge and management teams to ensure solid growth and performance across the national practice. Mr. Rou...
Microdesk Expands Services In United Kingdom And Europe As A Newly Authorized Autodesk Reseller
NEW YORK – Microdesk announced the expansion of its services in the United Kingdom and Europe as a newly Authorized Autodesk Reseller. Microdesk is the United States’ largest AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Owner/Operator) industry consulting firm with expertise in Connected BIM, Enterprise Development, and Asset Management. Microdesk, an Autodesk Platinum Partner in the United States, has been delivering Building Information Modeling (BIM) and implementation services...
AESP/essense partners survey: More Than Half of Energy Program Management Groups at Utilities Have Unfilled Positions
PHOENIX, AZ – In a recent survey aimed at energy industry professionals and conducted by the Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) and Essense Partners, more than half of the respondents reported having open positions – some of which have been open for six months or longer. The number of utility program jobs is increasing steadily across utility companies. On average, energy efficiency program departments have grown 20% in the past five years, according to the survey. The ha...
HP Introduces 24-inch HP DesignJet T830 Multifunction Printer
PALO ALTO, Calif. — HP Inc. today announced the new HP DesignJet T830 24-Inch Multifunction Printer, an ultra-compact, versatile large format printing solution for architects, engineers and construction teams to seamlessly collaborate onsite and across sites by printing, copying, scanning and sharing plans with a single device. The 24-inch T830 printer joins the HP DesignJet T830 Multifunction Printer Series creating a portfolio that can handle any size project, yet offering the same HP Desig...
GeoSLAM Launches Time & Cost Saving 3D Mobile Laser Scanners at Dallas Fall BIM Forum 2017
DALLAS, TEXAS - After a hugely successful European launch of GeoSLAM’s new hardware and software offering at InterGeo in Berlin, GeoSLAM will be premiering its new products to American audiences at the Fall BIM Forum in Dallas, Texas. The ZEB-REVO RT is the next generation of the hugely popular ZEB-REVO – GeoSLAM’s lightweight, handheld laser scanner which allows the rapid and simple mapping of complex, indoor and multi-level spaces. The ZEB-REVO RT utilizes WiFi technology to s...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
