Woolpert Hires Florida Geospatial Leader Rick Householder to Augment Statewide Mapping
A longtime trailblazer at the South Florida Water Management District, Householder will support the collection of geospatial data for applications that include disaster mitigation, coastal resilience and habitat conservation. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (May 2, 2022) — Woolpert has hired Rick Householder as a geospatial program director to advance multiple topographic, bathymetric and hydrographic mapping and surveying efforts in Florida. Householder is an award-winning GIS leader who has spent nea...
NETZSCH Will Inaugurate New Houston, Texas Facility on May 4th with an Opening Ceremony
New facility will bring NETZSCH’s innovation and industry-leading knowledge to Houston NETZSCH Pumps North America, LLC will inaugurate its new Houston facility with an afternoon barbecue celebration on May 4th from 3 to 6pm at 1511 FM 1960 Road, Houston, TX. Here, NETZSCH partners, customers, vendors, local authorities, and NETZSCH’s employees will be able to enjoy a traditional Texas barbecue accompanied by live music. At this event, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony attended...
Woolpert’s Landcue Helps Gallia County (Ohio) Increase Efficiency of Agricultural Land Taxation Process
This screenshot was taken from a Landcue project in Fairfield County, Ohio. Image courtesy of Woolpert The geospatial tool uses satellite imagery to support local governments as they verify applications for the differential tax assessment of agricultural land. GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio (April 29, 2022) — Gallia County (Ohio) Auditor Robbie Jacks has joined Woolpert in a pilot program implementing Landcue, a geospatial tool that will increase the efficiency of Ohio’s Current Agricultural Use...
Equity in Infrastructure Project launches to drive federal infrastructure funds to historically underutilized businesses
Chicago Transit Authority, Denver International Airport, Port of Long Beach, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority First to Sign Equity Pledge Visit: EquityInInfrastructure.org April 26, 2022 -- The Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) launched today to improve public contracting practices by creating more opportunities for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) to build generational wealth and reduce the racial we...
Hyatt House Miami Airport Hotel Adorns Polystick® XFR as its new Roof Underlayment
Maxx Leverage Roofing & Restoration is a licensed roofing company with over two decades of experience operating out of Idaho, Oregon, Florida, Louisana, and Alabama. This veteran-owned company offers roof repairs, reroofing, and roof replacement services for residential and commercial properties and specializes in emergency disaster relief for survivors needing temporary roofing and tree and debris removal. When Maxx Leverage contractor and long-time Polyglass customer, James Moore, learned a...
S&T Steel Bridge Team wins fourth consecutive regional competition, will compete at nationals
Missouri S&T’s Steel Bridge Design Team is headed for national competition after winning its fourth consecutive regional contest. Photo by Michael Pierce, Missouri S&T.(image) ROLLA, Mo. – The Steel Bridge Design Team from Missouri University of Science and Technology recently won first place at a regional American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Mid-Continent Student Conference and will now put their bridge engineering and construction skills to the test nationally May 27-28 at Vir...
Port Boosts Rail Capacity with New Project
From left, Long Beach 7th District City Council Member Roberto Uranga, Harbor Commissioner Bonnie Lowenthal, Pacific Harbor Line President Otis Cliatt II, Harbor Commission Vice President Sharon L. Weissman, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia, Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council Communications Director Anne-Marie Otey, Port Executive Director Mario Cordero, Deputy Executive Director Dr. Noel Hacegaba, and Deputy Executive Director Rick Cameron. (Image) The Po...
FARO® Enables AEC Professionals to Harness Power of Data at Oracle Industry Lab
New Chicago facility provides testing ground to explore and innovate breakthrough solutions— Lake Mary, Fl – FARO® Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced it has joined forces with Oracle to help architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals create opportunities to solve their toughest challenges at the new Oracle Industry Lab. Officially opened this week, the 30,000-square-foot facility brings customers, te...
Gas Technology Institute updates name to GTI Energy, strengthens focus on low-carbon, low-cost energy solutions
Today Gas Technology Institute announced it has updated its name to GTI Energy to reflect the breadth of its mission and capabilities across energy systems. GTI Energy has built on its legacy of natural gas research to provide a portfolio of research, services, and training focused on scaling low-carbon, low-cost energy solutions that leverage gases, liquids, infrastructure, and efficiency. “Our track record as a science-based problem-solver is what makes GTI Energy a preferred partner when...
American Concrete Institute Opens New Midwest Resource Center in Illinois
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has opened a second Resource Center, located in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, to serve Midwest communities in the concrete industry. This new ACI Resource Center – Chicago/Midwest, will help meet the increased demand for ACI knowledge through hands–on training, educational offerings, and on–demand access to ACI Certification Programs. ACI’s Resource Centers offer a diverse array of custom training programs designed to communica...