How Collaborative Funding Builds New Economic Opportunities in Detroit
The city of Detroit, Michigan, is interested in converting unused open space into a haven for residents, with new recreation opportunities, urban farms, sustainable stormwater infrastructure and natural reserves. CH2M Senior Economist and Planner Mike Matichich and Water Resources Engineer Mark Mittag elaborate on how collaborative funding can lead to economic opportunities. Open space areas can function as an economically and environmentally productive landscape for cities, but can be a chal...
CH2M Named a Leader in $14.6B US Environmental Services Market in Report by Independent Analyst firm
DENVER- CH2M has been named a leader in the environmental services market by Verdantix, an independent research firm. The Green Quadrant Environmental Benchmark Survey is based on a four-month study of the fifteen largest US environmental services providers, covering 103 assessment criteria including expertise, differentiators, client base and organizational strength. The Green Quadrant Environmental Services report stated, "We believe CH2M should be on shortlists by buyers who want a full-se...
Paul Hobelmann to Lead New Structures Practice in the DC Metro Area for Our Buildings Sector
ARLINGTON, VA — Paul Hobelmann has been appointed a vice president in the Arlington, Virginia office of WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global engineering and professional services organization. He will lead the new structural engineering practice for the buildings sector in the Washington DC metro area. With Paul’s appointment, WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff’s Arlington office adds structural engineering to its existing suite of comprehensive building engineering services, including: mechanical, e...
Michael Baker International Reinforces Its Commitment to Client Service in Fast-Growing Texas Region with Two Strategic Hires
Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Michael Clements, P.E., and Miguel Sanchez, P.E., have joined the firm’s Dallas and San Antonio offices, respectively. In their new roles, Mr. Clements will manage Michael Baker’s Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) projects in North Texas, working alongside the CEI Practice Lead. Mr. Sanchez will manage transportation projects to better serve the growing Transportation P...
Shareholders Approve Name for New Unified National Business
Veris Limited has today been approved as the name for Australia’s first publicly-listed national surveying business, following a vote by shareholders at the company’s AGM. The Veris brand recognises and builds on the company’s strategic transformation over the past few years with the acquisition of a number of successful planning, design and surveying businesses in order to create a national network with a significant presence across all major markets. The companies within Veris that will...
World Class 3D-Model Wins Prestigious Award
With more than 10,000 participants and 162 project contributions from 29 different countries, Ramboll and Sweco won the “infrastructure” category for their innovative approach and usage of 3D modelling in the “InterCity” project in Dovrebanen Norway. “We are extremely proud to win this award because it’s an independent recognition of our world class 3D modelling competencies”, says Marit Loland Tveit, Ramboll’s 3D Discipline Leader for the project. Comprehensive 3D-model in a challenging e...
CH2M wins Performance Audit Group commission from Transport Scotland
GLASGOW, Scotland - Transport Scotland, the agency responsible for the delivery of major infrastructure projects and for overseeing the operation of the Scottish transport networks, has awarded CH2M the Performance Audit Group (PAG) commission. As the holder of the commission, CH2M will remain responsible for auditing, monitoring and reporting on the financial, technical and performance aspects of the operating companies and other suppliers to the Scottish trunk road network, which comprises...
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Reports Earnings for Fiscal 2016
DALLAS - Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. Fiscal 2016 Highlights: Q4 2016 U.S. GAAP net earnings of $30M, or $0.24 per diluted share, and fiscal 2016 U.S. GAAP net earnings of $210M, or $1.73 per share; Q4 2016 adjusted net earnings of $93M, or $0.77 per share, and fiscal 2016 adjusted net earnings of $374M, or $3.08 per share; Fiscal 2016 revenues of $11.0B; Backlog of $1...
Nucor Completes Acquisition of Independence Tube Corporation
CHARLOTTE, N.C.- Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced today that it has closed on its acquisition of Independence Tube Corporation for approximately $435 million. "We are pleased to welcome the 335 teammates at Independence Tube to the Nucor family," said John Ferriola, Chairman, CEO and President of Nucor Corporation. "This is a great acquisition for Nucor, giving us another growth platform and enhancing our position as the most comprehensive provider of steel solutions to the constructi...
Dewberry Welcomes Transportation Engineering Expertise of Jeff Finitz
Dewberry announces that Jeff Finitz, PE, was hired as the head of the transportation department in the Boston, Massachusetts, office. He will manage the bridge and highway teams in the design and in-service inspections of highway, tunnel, and transit infrastructure, as well as support business development efforts in the New England region. Finitz has more than 34 years of experience as a transportation engineer and project manager for bridge, highway, and transit projects. Prior to joining De...