New agreement puts NOAA, ASCE on the road to climate-ready infrastructure
When Hurricane Florence crossed the North Carolina, coast on September 14, 2018, it brought hurricane-force winds and — as forecasted — strong storm surge. Jamie Rhome, now acting director of NOAA’s National Hurricane Center, measures the impact of storm surge at a heavily damaged home in New Bern, North Carolina on September 26, 2018. (NOAA) RESTON, Va. – Leaders from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the...
Wilbur C. Milhouse III Recognized for his Global Philanthropic Initiatives in New Exhibition at the Chicago Cultural Center
Chairman and CEO of Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. featured in exhibition exploring the philanthropic experience and giving traditions of African Americans CHICAGO, IL - Groundbreaking national exhibition “Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited” opens today at the Chicago Cultural Center. The exhibition illustrates Black philanthropy through innovative and interactive presentations, vignette stories and images that depict facets of giving across generations. I...
Transoft co-author Lana Samara wins TRB best young researcher award
Transoft Solutions’ Lana Samara was presented the 2023 Best Young Researcher Award at the 102nd Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, for the Transportation Safety Management Systems award category. Ms. Samara, a Project Specialist on Transoft Solutions’ Traffic Safety team, co-authored a paper titled ‘Do Traffic Countermeasures Improve the Safety of Vulnerable Road Users at Signalized Intersections? A Combination of Case-control and Cross-sectional Studies Using Video-based Trajector...
Transoft Solutions Announces Leadership Changes
Transoft Solutions, developers of productivity-enhancing software and services for aviation, civil infrastructure, transportation and traffic safety industries, announced key organizational changes within their leadership team. Ben van Leest has been promoted from Senior Vice President, Aviation to Executive Vice President, Business Units. He will oversee all three business units, including Aviation, Civil & Transportation, and Traffic Safety. Mr. van Leest joined Transoft Solutions when Simt...
Transoft Solutions Announces Daniel Shihundu as CEO
Transoft Solutions, developers of productivity-enhancing software and services for the civil, transportation, and aviation industry, announced the promotion of Daniel Shihundu to Chief Executive Officer effective January 1st, 2023. In his new role as CEO, Mr. Shihundu will be responsible for providing leadership, guidance and mentorship throughout the organization, developing company strategies and goals, overseeing the execution of Transoft’s operational plans and budgets aligned to the stra...
NELSON Worldwide Appoints John Lewis as National Practice Leader, Multifamily
The experienced leader will further advance NELSON’s presence in the multifamily sector ATLANTA – February 2, 2023 — Award-winning architecture, design, and strategy firm NELSON Worldwide is excited to announce the advancement of John Lewis to National Practice Leader of Multifamily Architecture. John will continue to grow NELSON Worldwide’s presence in the multifamily space through innovative design concepts that transform the human experience. “John’s breadth of experience and keen...
Acquisition of NDT Classroom Bolsters NDT Training Portfolio
(Columbus, OH) – The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), the world’s largest technical society for nondestructive testing (NDT) professionals, today announced its acquisition of NDT Classroom, a leader in the delivery of online NDT training programs. This acquisition will increase the power and breadth of learning opportunities for NDT professionals through an extensive library of curated and convenient online training courses. Founded in 2012 by NDT pioneers Chuck Hellier an...
FHWA Announces $21 Million in Grant Awards for Tribal Transportation Safety Improvements From President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
WASHINGTON -- As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s commitment to reducing roadway fatalities, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced that 70 Tribes will receive approximately $21 million for 93 projects that improve road safety on Tribal lands. Traffic crashes occur more frequently in Tribal and rural communities, and addressing that is one of the safety goals laid out in the Department’s National Roadway Safety Strategy. “This funding from the Bipartisan Infr...
10 Stunning Projects Win Structural Steel Industry Design Awards
CHICAGO - The jury has spoken, and 10 projects across the country have won 2023 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel (IDEAS²) Awards! These awards, presented annually by the American Institute of Steel Construction, are the industry’s most prestigious design honor, recognizing projects that illustrate the exciting possibilities of building with structural steel and highlight the many ways steel can help express architectural intent while harnessing its uniqu...
EcoSmart Solution Partners with RISE to Develop Zero-Energy Capable Mixed-Use and Life Science Real Estate Projects Across Boston
RISE will deploy EcoSmart Solution’s proprietary geothermal infrastructure across all future projects, starting with Neponset Wharf, Sullivan Square, and Mystic Valley BOSTON, Feb. 02, 2023 - EcoSmart Solution, a green energy service provider (Green ESP) designing and delivering innovative geothermal infrastructure for zero energy capable communities, today announced a long term partnership with RISE, a minority-owned development and construction management firm that brings equitable growth opp...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
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