Montroy DeMarco Architecture-designed U.S. Headquarters Office of SOCOTEC in Manhattan Receives LEED CI v4 Platinum Certification
The highlight of the suite is a centrally located, 2,000-square foot open space that serves as a co-working area, technical library, pantry, and event and presentation space. Photo by Ola Wilk Photography New York, NY – A newly completed, 11,000-square foot U.S. headquarters office of SOCOTEC, Inc. (formerly Vidaris, Inc.) designed by Montroy DeMarco Architecture (MDA), received LEED Platinum certification from the US Green Building Council. LEED Platinum is the highest level of certific...
HDR Appoints John Henderson as New CEO
HDR, a global employee-owned architecture and engineering firm, has named its new chief executive officer. President and Chief Operating Officer John Henderson succeeds Chairman and CEO Eric Keen, who will continue as chairman of the company’s board of directors. Replacing Henderson as president and COO is Neil Graff, who previously served as the firm’s director of U.S. and North America operations. The planned transition will maintain HDR's success in delivering multidisciplinary design s...
Black & Veatch Earns Esri State and Local Government Specialty Designation
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.- Global engineering, consulting and construction leader Black & Veatch today announced it has earned the State and Local Government specialty designation from Esri, the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence and mapping. With this Esri Partner Network designation, Black & Veatch is recognized for its commitment in applying Esri ArcGIS technology to develop and configure ready-to-use solutions and deliver geospatial services...
AISI Updates Standard for the Design of Profiled Steel Diaphragm Panels
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has updated AISI S310, North American Standard for the Design of Profiled Steel Diaphragm Panels. This standard, first published in 2013, provides design provisions for diaphragms consisting of profiled steel panels which include fluted profiles and cellular panel profiles. The diaphragm may be installed with or without insulation between the panels and supports, and may be supported by materials made of steel, wood or concrete. AISI...
Heron Innovators Revolutionizes Liquid/Solid Separation for Wastewater Treatment in the Food, Dairy and Animal Products Industries
Suspended Air® Flotation produces a cleaner effluent and dryer skimmed solids while reducing operating costs and maintenance Roseville, CA – Heron Innovators, a pioneer in water treatment technologies, is driving the industry forward with its advanced Suspended Air® Flotation (SAF®) system, setting new standards for efficiency and effectiveness in solid/liquid separation in the food, dairy and animal products industries. SAF® has consistently demonstrated superior performance compared to...
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Opens New Office in Denver, CO
1700 Broadway (Photo: Beacon Capital Partners / Robert Benson Photography) National firm expands to offer building enclosure and structural engineering consulting services in the U.S. Mountain Region DENVER, CO, 21 December 2023 – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is pleased to announce the opening of its new office location in Denver, Colorado. Located in the “Atrium” building at 1700 Broadway, the space will welcome clients, partners, and team members to collaborate on cutting-edge pr...
Profile® Products and Freudenberg Performance Materials Partner to Offer Sustainable Erosion Control Solutions
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (December 21, 2023) – Profile® Products and Freudenberg Performance Materials have reached an agreement awarding Profile Products exclusive rights to distribute Freudenberg’s Turf Reinforcement Mat (TRM) and High-Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat (HP-TRM) line of products within the United States. Currently marketed as Futerra® and EnkaMat, these products are utilized to provide permanent erosion protection on challenging terrain. “As long-time partners, this agreement is...
Polyglass Welcomes Metro Building Solutions Inc. as their New Independent Rep Group in NY Metro and Parts of NJ Regions
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions, remains dedicated to consistently improving their services for their customers. Starting December 1st,2023 Polyglass is partnering with Metro Building Solutions, Inc. (MBSI) to build sales representation in the NY Metro & NJ areas. MBSI comes with a century of experience and with an extensive customer base of architects, developers, distributors, engineers, façade consultants, general contractors, installers,...
Woolpert Senior Vice President Melvin Spinks Named 2024 Houston Area Engineer of the Year
Spinks has helped shape stormwater design policies and criteria throughout the Houston area for over three decades. HOUSTON (Dec. 20, 2023) — The Houston Engineers Week Committee has named Woolpert Senior Vice President Melvin Spinks as the 2024 Houston Area Engineer of the Year. The award recognizes engineers who have made significant contributions to both the profession and Houston area. It will be presented in February during Houston Engineers Week and National Engineers Week. Spinks, w...
Arcadis unveils new Miami office dedicated to design in The Plaza Coral Gables
MIAMI – December 20, 2023 – Arcadis, a global leader in design and consultancy for natural and built assets, moved into its state-of-the-art workspace, nestled in the heart of The Plaza Coral Gables. The office is dedicated to Arcadis’ architecture and urbanism team, who designed it with the future workplace in mind. The team that now occupies this office are also the architects behind the visually stunning, technologically innovative, and eco-friendly workspace. Drawing inspiration from nat...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
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