Creating a solid foundation for economic development
The Dangote Group planned a world-class new refinery in Nigeria that would reduce the country’s reliance on imported energy and bring with it over 30,000 jobs. It was a project requiring some truly massive moves – among the continent’s largest, in many cases. But before work could even begin, the team had to tame this patch of reclaimed swampland, turning it into a stable heavy lift surface. To support the drive for growth, Africa is looking to reduce reliance on imports; producing more of i...
GlobalData highlights transformative impact of immersive technologies across sectors
The growing demand for immersive experiences is driving the evolution of advanced platforms and technologies. These innovations are set to transform how people engage with content and their environment, offering captivating virtual worlds and enhancing education, training, and various sectors like healthcare, consumer, retail, automotive, travel & tourism, and gaming, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Saurabh Daga, Associate Project Manager of Disruptive Tech at GlobalDat...
FK Architecture Celebrates Grand Opening of The Harmony at Ekos at Santa Barbara Affordable Housing Community
Naples, FL– FK Architecture, a Fugleberg Koch company, is pleased to announce the grand opening of The Harmony at Ekos at Santa Barbara, an affordable housing complex the firm designed in southwest Florida. The Harmony at Ekos at Santa Barbara will provide housing to residents making between 33-80% of the area's median income. The builders first broke ground in the spring of 2022. The grand opening for the project, developed by McDowell Housing Partners and designed by FK Architecture was hel...
Walter P Moore Names Kelly Roberts Atlanta Managing Director
Doug Robinson transitions Managing Director role for Atlanta’s structural engineering practice to Kelly Roberts Atlanta, GA - Walter P Moore, a global engineering firm renowned for its commitment to innovation and engineering excellence, is excited to announce the promotion of Kelly Roberts to the role of Managing Director of the Atlanta Structural Engineering team. In addition to her role as a Principal, Roberts is a distinguished leader in structural design, with an extensive portfoli...
Atwell continues growth in Florida with acquisition of Banks Engineering, expanding engineering, planning, and surveying services
Jan. 11, 2024 (Southfield, MI) – Atwell has acquired BEI Engineering Group, LLC, doing business as Banks Engineering, a 90-person firm providing civil engineering, planning, and land surveying services. The acquisition of Banks Engineering continues to strengthen Atwell’s resources and capabilities in Florida, specifically in Fort Myers and Port Charlotte. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Banks Engineering has provided Florida with civil engineering, planning, and land surveyi...
APWA Urges EPA to Improve Lead & Copper Rule
Says insufficient funding will hamper lead service line replacement across the U.S. Washington D.C.— In comments submitted today to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the world’s largest organization of public works professionals said EPA should consider other variables as it works to remove lead service lines, and keep its promise to not require ratepayers to cover the cost of the massive project. American Public Works Association CEO Scott D. Grayson, CAE, and APWA President...
TRC Companies, Inc. Acquires Locana, A Global Leader in Enterprise Geospatial Solutions and Services
Expands TRC’s Digital Portfolio with Broad-based Location Intelligence Capabilities WINDSOR, Conn. – TRC Companies, Inc. (TRC), an environmentally focused and digitally powered global solutions firm, announced the expansion of its geospatial technology and location intelligence capabilities with the acquisition of Locana (Critigen LLC dba Locana). A global leader in enterprise geospatial technologies, Locana has decades of experience supplying modern location-based solutions that help solve t...
Aquajet Offers Super Lance System for Ultimate Concrete Removal Versatility
Dual and triple nozzle heads split the waterjet to impact the concrete at multiple points, allowing it to cover more surface area in each pass. HOLSBYBRUNN, Sweden — Aquajet, a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative Hydrodemolition technology, offers the Super Lance System to increase the versatility of its line of Aqua Cutters by allowing for several configurations. The system includes multiple parts — such as elbows, lance extensions and different nozzle options — to...
New ESIG Report: Opportunities to Evolve Grid Planning for Electric Vehicles
Reston, Va. – The Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG) has released a new report, Charging Ahead: Grid Planning for Vehicle Electrification, a national-level examination of transportation electrification challenges that impact integrated distribution planning. The report’s primary audiences are utilities, utility regulators and other state decision-makers, EV manufacturers, charge station operators, aggregators, and other technical experts. It explores the challenges of grid planning for elec...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $623 Million in Grants to Continue Building Out Electric Vehicle Charging Network
Photograph: Bjoern WyleZich/Getty Images Funding will deploy chargers in communities and along major travel corridors, while promoting American jobs and leadership in EV charging WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris Administration today announced $623 million in grants to help build out an electric vehicle (EV) charging network across the U.S., which will create American jobs and ensure more drivers can charge their electric vehicles where they live, work, and shop. This is a critical p...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
