AASHTO Issues 40th Annual Public Transportation Report
The COVID-19 pandemic inflicted an unprecedented crisis upon the public transportation industry – and a new report by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials provides a snapshot of the transit issues caused by the pandemic. [Above photo by Delaware Transit Co.] The 265-page report is the 40th annual overview of the public transportation sector published by AASHTO. Based on fiscal year 2020 data, AASHTO constructs this report from survey responses received fro...
President Biden and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Announce Availability of $1 Billion for Local Communities to Ensure Safe Streets and Roads for All, Address National Roadway Safety Crisis
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Provides Dedicated Funding for Safety Projects that Prevent Fatalities, Serious Injuries WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced that the application process is now open for communities of all sizes to apply for $1 billion in Fiscal Year 2022 funding to help them ensure safe streets and roads for all and address the national roadway safety crisis. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) d...
Nemetschek Group Receives Golden Best Managed Companies Award
Munich - The Nemetschek Group, one of the world's leading providers of software solutions for the AEC/O and Media & Entertainment industries, is a four-time winner of the Best Managed Companies Award and thus carries the gold status of the quality seal for excellently managed companies. The quality seal is awarded annually by Deloitte Private, CreduitSuisse, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, and BDI. This year, the Nemetschek Group once again was awarded with the renowned prize. "We are very p...
Simpson Strong-Tie Honors Washington State University Professors
Industry leaders in research and education were key supporters of the Simpson Strong-Tie® Research and Testing Laboratory at the WSU Pullman Campus. Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, recognized Washington State University retiring professors Dr. Don Bender, P.E., and Dr. J. Daniel Dolan, P.E., for their significant contributions to our industry in the areas of product testing, research, code development and educatio...
CHC Navigation Introduces the i73+ Pocket-sized GNSS Base and Rover with Built-in UHF Modem
The i73+ IMU-RTK is the most compact, lightweight and versatile receiver in its class. Shanghai, China - CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) today announced the availability of the i73+ Pocket GNSS receiver. The i73+ is a compact, powerful and versatile GNSS receiver with an integrated UHF modem which can be used indifferently as a base station or rover. Powered by 624 full GNSS channels and the latest iStar technology, it delivers survey-grade accuracy in all job site configurations. "Building...
National Public Works Week Honors Public Works Professionals
KANSAS CITY, MO. – Each year across North America, National Public Works Week (NPWW) is celebrated by the American Public Works Association's (APWA) 30,000 members in hundreds of towns and cities throughout the U.S. and Canada. This year the NPWW celebration will be held the week of May 15-21, 2022, to honor the public works professionals who plan, design, build, manage and operate the infrastructure that ensures a higher quality of life for our communities. Celebrated each year in the third we...
Franklin Electric Announces Chris Villavarayan Elected to be a Director of the Company
Fort Wayne, IN – The board of directors of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) has elected Chris Villavarayan to be a director of the Company effective May 6, 2022. Mr. Villavarayan has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) since March 2021. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Mr. Villavarayan held a number of positions of increasing responsibility within Meritor, most recently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer with over...
American Welding Society Announces Welding Summit 2022
Miami, FL, January 13, 2022: The American Welding Society is pleased to announce the Welding Summit, taking place August 25-26, 2022, in The Woodlands, Texas. The Welding Summit comprises two days of presentations, demonstrations, and exhibits where the industry comes together to discuss, dissect, and educate on key issues affecting the welding industry. The week kicks off with the Pre & Post Heat Treatment seminar on Wednesday, August 24. It will feature interactive presentations on applying...
ACI Foundation Funds 10 New Research Projects
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected 10 research projects to receive grants this year. The ACI Foundation seeks concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures. The following research projects will receive funding from the ACI Foundation and were awarded based on impact to industry, ACI Committee engagement and collaboration with other funders and organizations. Alternative Supplementary C...
Acrow Names Gordon Scott Vice President Business Development and Operations at Acrow Canada
Appointment positions the global provider of premier modular bridging solutions for continued expansion across North America (Parsippany, New Jersey and Toronto, Ontario) – Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, today announced the promotion of Gordon Scott to Vice President Business Development and Operations at Acrow Canada. In this new role, Scott will take on the broader responsibility of managing strategic aspects of Acrow Canada and work closely with...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
