Cardno Leads the Discussion on Challenges and Opportunities in Philippine Infrastructure
Rod James, Country Manager of New Zealand, and David van Senden, Asia Pacific Water Resources Director, presented as part of the Transport and Water and Wastewater session at the Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (ANZCHAM) Philippines, 19 September, 2017. Cardno’s Rod James, Country Manager of New Zealand, presented on outcome based projects and maintenance as part of the Transport session. The intent of the presentation was to highlight the benefits and challenges of these types o...
Global Design Firm Stantec Consolidates 5 NYC Offices into New Fifth Avenue Location
Global design firm Stantec has consolidated its five New York offices and nearly 360 staff in one landmark location at 475 Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The firm’s employees—architects, engineers, interior designers, landscape architects, and environmental and management professionals— now occupy 40,000 square feet over four floors in the 24-story LEED® Silver certified building. One of the largest design firms in the world with 22,000 employees, Stantec has been steadily expanding it...
Bechtel and U.K. Science Museum Group Partner to Inspire the Next Generation of Engineers
Bechtel, a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction, has joined forces with the Science Museum Group to encourage young people to take up careers in engineering and technology. The partnership will run through 2018, which is the Year of Engineering in the UK, a government-led campaign to support the engineering profession in inspiring the next generation of engineers. “Bechtel is passionate about inspiring young people to follow careers in engineering,” said Paul Gibbs, Be...
Jacobs Announces Sale of Its Interest in Neste Jacobs Oy
DALLAS - Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced that Jacobs has sold its 40% interest in Neste Jacobs Oy to the Neste Corporation. The purchase price has not been disclosed. After this transaction, Neste holds all shares in Neste Jacobs Oy. The sale of Jacobs’ interest in Neste Jacobs Oy aligns with the company’s strategy outlined last year to grow profitably by executing a balance of organic growth, acquisitions and active portfolio management that positions Jacobs in the most at...
CH2M thought Leaders to Share Latest Innovative Water Technology Solutions at WEFTEC 2017
CH2M is participating in the 90th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC 2017) in Chicago, Illinois, at McCormick Place, being held September 30-October 4. The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is anticipating participation of more than 22,000 attendees from more than 70 countries, which means ample opportunities to network, share best practices and new industry knowledge, as well as learn from one another. Numerous CH2Mers will be...
GRM FieldForms Connects Intelligent Data Collection in the Field to the Cloud
JERSEY CITY, NJ – GRM Information Management, a leader in enterprise content management and records management, has introduced FieldForms. FieldForms is the latest advancement in GRM’s SaaS-based Intelligent Forms technology that incorporates intelligence behind distinct data fields in order to deliver higher quality and more efficient data collection. The new offline version of GRM’s cloud-based forms solution, FieldForms, delivers the same benefits without requiring internet connectivity durin...
GeoMax Releases All-In-One Office Software for Topographical Data
Widnau, SWITZERLAND: GeoMax, professional surveying and construction product provider, announced today the X-PAD Office Fusion, the all-in-one office software combining data from multiple sensors into one easy-to-use interface X-PAD Office Fusion software manages, combines and processes data from GNSS receivers, total stations, laser scanners and other sensors in one single environment whether from GeoMax or any other provider in the market. There is no need to export the data from one progra...
Secretary Elaine L. Chao Names Newest FAA Management Advisory Council Members
WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the appointment of seven new members to the Federal Aviation Administration's 13-member Management Advisory Council (MAC). The MAC advises the FAA's senior management on policy, spending, long-range planning, and regulatory matters. The MAC's newest members continue to represent a cross section of public and private sector transportation and business leaders. They include: Philip Trenary, former C...
FMCSA Awards More Than $70 Million in Grants to Enhance Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced that it has awarded more than $70 million in grants to states and educational institutions to enhance commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety. “Our shared goal of a safer transportation system is a top priority,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. “These grants will further assist state and local officials in their efforts to prevent commercial motor vehicle crashes and i...
President Donald J. Trump Announces Key Additions to his Administration
President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key positions in his Administration: James Blew of California to be Assistant Secretary for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, Department of Education. Mr. Blew is the director of Student Success of California, an affiliate of 50CAN (the 50-state Campaign for Achievement Now), and the former president of Students First, the national advocacy organization founded by former DC Chancellor Mic...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
