Trinity Metro names new President and CEO
FORT WORTH, TX – Trinity Metro is pleased to announce that Richard W. Andreski, a public transportation veteran with 23 years of experience and more than 10 years of executive leadership, has been selected as the next president and chief executive officer for the agency. Andreski previously served as the Bureau Chief for Public Transportation for the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) since 2015. In this capacity, he oversaw public transportation in Connecticut and had an operatin...
Skanska builds theater and museum in Trondheim, Norway for NOK 410M, about SEK 430M
Skanska has signed a contract with Trondheim Postgård DA, owned by Reitan AS, to build a new theatre and museum in Trondheim, Norway. The contact is worth NOK 410M, about SEK 430M, which will be included in the Nordic order bookings for the second quarter 2022. The project is called Nye Hjorten Teater & Posten Modern Museum. Since January 2021, Skanska has been working in close collaboration with the customer, architect, and consultants in the development phase of the project. The project is...
CRTKL Research Division Welcomes Dr. Helia Taheri and Amy Keller Frye
The research team accelerates their commitment to evidence-based design through strategic hiring WASHINGTON D.C. — CRTKL, global architecture, design, and strategy firm, is excited to announce the expansion of its research division with two new additions: Dr. Helia Taheri and Amy Keller Frye. The seasoned specialists join as Research Strategist and Research Manager, respectively. Alongside the CRTKL research division, Dr. Helia and Amy will focus on uncovering critical themes and aspir...
Empire State Building Goes Green
To celebrate the launch of "Empire State Playbook: A Guide to Low Carbon Retrofits," the Empire State Building sparkled in green the night of April 21, 2022, beginning at sunset. Over the past decade Johnson Controls efficiency projects have helped the Empire State Building save over 40 million dollars Last week, former President Bill Clinton joined Empire State Realty Trust`s Chairman, President and CEO, Anthony E. Malkin alongside NYC Office of the Mayor, Governor Kathy Hochul and New...
New ASCE Manual of Practice 151 Offers Guidance for Sustainable Planning and Design of Water Pipelines
Reston, Va. – ASCE’s latest Manual of Practice, Sustainable Design of Pipelines: Guidelines for Achieving Advanced Functionality, MOP 151, is a resource for those interested in promoting sustainability in the development, construction, and operation of pipeline projects. Developed with both industry professionals and interested parties unfamiliar with applying sustainability practices to pipelines technologies, the MOP can be used to evaluate the potential impacts of a project and promote improv...
COWI acquires award-winning FINLEY Engineering Group
COWI has entered into an agreement to acquire FINLEY Engineering Group, a specialty engineering firm recognized for its expertise in complex bridge projects of all kinds. The acquisition is part of COWI's strategic focus on growing its presence in North America following the recent opening of its offices in Houston and Toronto. FINLEY Engineering Group (FINLEY) is headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, and has a satellite office in Prague, Czech Republic. It employs 35 specialists within brid...
Autodesk Introduces the Next Generation of Tools for a New Era of Infrastructure
Autodesk is uniquely positioned to strategically partner with our AEC customers in the public and private sectors, enabling them to drive a new era of infrastructure. The breadth of our industry expertise makes Autodesk one of the very few companies that can bring architecture, manufacturing, and construction to bear for the infrastructure of the future – facilitating more interconnected vertical and horizontal infrastructure design processes, more efficient civil structures workflows, and...
Gov. Wolf Announces $47.8 Million Investment in 56 Multimodal Projects to Improve Safety, Mobility, Local Economies
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that 56 highway, bridge, transit, and bike and pedestrian projects in 28 counties were selected for $47.8 million in funding through the Multimodal Transportation Fund. "Transportation is critical to connecting communities and economies, and we are an important partner in bringing progress across the state," Gov. Wolf said. "These investments will improve overall mobility and safety while bolstering commercial projects." Reflecting PennDOT...
Clirio Launches World’s First End-to-End Holographic Scan and Review Apps for Field Inspections and Digital Twinning
The new Clirio app builds on their acclaimed Ada visualization software to add the features clients need to capture, organize, and share field observations in real-time 3D. VANCOUVER, BC / April 25, 2022 – Clirio, Inc. today announces a revolutionary software solution for field data capture that builds on the company’s previous success in geospatial data visualization. The new application, branded simply as ‘Clirio’, uniquely combines mobile LiDAR 3D scanning with smart remote collaborat...
WSP USA Expands Leadership in the Southwest Mountain District
Former Arizona DOT Deputy Director Scott Omer joins the firm as transportation planning director for Arizona; Joshua Palmer named Southwest Mountain District water lead. PHOENIX —WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, is welcoming Scott Omer and Joshua Palmer to the Southwest Mountain District leadership team in response to rapid growth in the five-state area. Omer is joining the firm as vice president and principal director for transportation planning i...