Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Appoints TTI Director Greg Winfree to Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity
In a move to advance the United States’ commitment to equitable and accessible transportation infrastructure, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has appointed The Honorable Gregory Winfree, director of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT’s) Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity (ACTE). Secretary Buttigieg re-established ACTE to provide independent advice and recommendations about the various contexts of transportation equi...
T&T Construction Management Group Commences Work at New Highlands Elementary School
Jacksonville, FL, T&T Construction Management Group, Inc., a woman-owned premier concrete specialty contractor, is moving ahead at the ground-up Highlands Elementary School, which replaces another school on the same site. Current Highland students will attend Duvall County Public Schools’ nearby Martin Luther King Jr. campus for the 2023-2024 school year as the construction, scheduled to be completed next August, is underway. CPPI is the general contractor, and Zyscovich is the architect. The...
International Code Council Expands its Global Outreach in the Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Field
The Code Council welcomes Tom Roberts whose industry expertise will support and expand plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas PMG related solutions to the global community Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council recently appointed Tom Roberts as the new Director of Plumbing Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) Global. In this new position, Roberts will focus on identifying opportunities pertaining to emerging technologies, plumbing designs and installation practices outside of North America. ...
Salient Awarded NOAA Grant to Advance Water Availability Forecasting with Weather Patterns Threatening Agricultural Production
NOAA SBIR award supports improvement of water availability predictions with Salient's advanced weather forecasting technology to aid communities with better resource management BOSTON - Salient Predictions, a leading pioneer in weather forecasting analytics, has been awarded a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to advance water availability forecasting that spans an unprecedented two to 52 weeks ahead. Focused in the vast agric...
Matthew Tucker to Lead HDR’s Global Transit Program
After three decades of public transportation service, Matthew Tucker has joined HDR to lead the firm’s top ranked global transit program. As global transit director, Tucker will set the vision and direction for continued growth of HDR’s transit program including expanding advisory and technical services to best serve HDR's clients and their communities. He will be responsible for more than 600 global transit employees who provide a diversified portfolio of services tailored to the needs...
Stand Up and Drive: Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces New, Low-Cost Cordless Combo Kit for Decking and Subfloor Contractors
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced a new, lower-cost combo kit for its popular Quik Drive® Cordless PRO300SG2 auto-feed screw driving system. Powered by a DeWalt® cordless driver motor, the Quik Drive Cordless PRO300SG2 Decking System is designed for stand-up operation to make deck and subfloor installations fast and easy, and it’s now available without having to purchase the duplicative charg...
Yunex Traffic US Welcomes Patricia Plonski as Executive Vice President Sales and Business Development
Patricia Plonski brings a wealth of experience from leadership roles at industry giants like Oracle, Conduent, Xerox Business Services, and more. Her extensive track record in the ITS sector positions her as a valuable addition to Yunex Traffic's leadership team. As Executive Vice President of Sales & Business Development, Patricia Plonski will lead the go-to-market strategy and implementation, playing a pivotal role in expanding Yunex Traffic's presence in the US. Patricia Plonski's passi...
Senior Living Community’s Water Supply Protected by an AVT EZ Valve
Creating control points with the AVT EZ Valve (Chicago) – When engineers at the Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD) identified a need for a new control point near a senior living community they reached out to AVT distributor Western Water Works. SMWD had heard of the benefits of the AVT EZ Valve insertion valve and requested a demonstration of the system. Once that was complete, they decided to invest in the installation equipment required along with valves for this project and tho...
Brown and Caldwell bolster digital capabilities, welcomes tech industry innovator
Allan Luk brings more than 20 years of digital transformation leadership experience DENVER, Colo., Sept. 06, 2023 — Brown and Caldwell has strengthened its digital service offering as tech industry leader Allan Luk joins the firm as senior director of digital solutions. The strategic hire enhances the firm’s ability to assist clients through their digital transformation journey to optimize infrastructure and operations while saving time and money. Luk joins the company having held various...
Arts & Culture Plan Produced by FCA is Adopted by Asbury Park Planning Board
Firm Completes Community-Centric Planning Effort to Enhance City’s Cultural Ecosystem ASBURY PARK, NJ — September 6, 2023 — Leading architecture, planning, and interior design firm FCA presented an Arts and Culture Plan on August 21 to the city of Asbury Park’s Planning Board, which officially adopted it as a component of the city Master Plan. Developed in collaboration with residents, the local creative community, and the Asbury Park Arts Council (APAC), the plan provides a roadmap for...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
