Eric Venable Joins HDR as Federal Transportation Director
MAHA, Neb. — Eric Venable recently joined HDR as the new federal transportation director. Working closely with leaders of other HDR practices that provide services to the U.S. federal government, Venable will lead business and staff development for transportation. He will collaborate frequently with diverse HDR experts to maximize opportunities in transportation technology and equitable transit-oriented development, among other fields. HDR has a long history of providing key transportation...
Easy Aerial Achieves AS9100 Certification for Aerospace and Defense
After months of preparation and intensive auditing, the company has satisfied all the AS9100 requirements Brooklyn, New York - Easy Aerial, a leading provider of autonomous drone-based inspection, monitoring and surveillance solutions, today announced its North America manufacturing facility has achieved AS9100 certification and registration, a standardized quality management system for the aerospace industry. The designation is the result of the company passing stringent audit requiremen...
Denver's Water Research Foundation Receives Nearly $1.5 Million for Research on Potential Risks from Pollutants Found in Biosolids from Wastewater Treatment
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $5,976,976 in funding to four institutions for research to support states, municipalities, and utilities in determining the potential risks to human health and the environment from pollutants found in biosolids, also known as treated sewage sludge. Results from this research may inform the development of standards and policies for biosolids management. “It is important that municipalities and utilities have the info...
Health and Safety Update for GeoNashville 2021
Get ready for a safe event at GeoNashville Industrial Fabrics Association International and the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) are pleased to re-confirm that GeoNashville will take place in-person, as planned, on Nov. 4–5, 2021. IFAI/GMA's leadership and conference management team has and will continue to stay in close communication with the Music City Center (MCC), local government and health authorities, and other local venues as necessary, to make the very best decisions...
CompassCom Releases New Features and Pricing Program to Benefit Winter Operations
DENVER, CO –CompassCom is pleased to announce the release of version 7.9 of CompassTrac® fleet and asset tracking and management solution. The features within this new release bring more detailed spreader controller information and provide further insight through enhanced dashboard and reporting functions. More specifically the features include: Integration of Force America, Bosh Rex Roth, and Certified Power Solutions Spreader Controllers for granular, pre-wet and liquid materials –...
ARTBA Announces Winners of Inaugural Leadership Impact Awards
ASHINGTON – The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation is marking the 25th anniversary of its Industry Leader Development Program (ILDP) with the launch of “Leadership Impact Awards” to honor ILDP graduates. The ILDP annually provides attendees with a solid understanding of industry economics, how transportation work in the U.S. is funded and financed, how actions by the federal government impact the industry, and how they—and their company or agency—can become...
Simpson Strong-Tie Marks WBSK Workbench and Shelving Hardware Kit Retail Expansion with Jen Woodhouse DIY Project Challenge
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, will celebrate the expanded availability of its popular WBSK workbench and shelving hardware kit with a DIY project challenge led by The House of Wood host and DIY influencer Jen Woodhouse. Now available at all major home centers, the WBSK workbench and shelving hardware kit provides the hardware to build a workbench or shelving unit in under two hours. The kit features the Simpson...
Stalco Construction Promotes Joseph M. Serpe to Principal
Islandia, NY – Stalco Construction, Inc., an Islandia, NY-based general contracting and construction management firm, promoted Joseph M. Serpe to Principal. Building Design & Construction magazine recently ranked Stalco as the 148th largest general contractor and the 50th largest construction manager in the United States. The value of the firm’s currently on-going projects totals approximately $100 million. “Since joining Stalco in 2008 as Project Manager and then serving as Vice President, S...
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project celebrates 20th anniversary
SWEEP Founder Howard Geller honored for outstanding leadership and impact [BOULDER, CO] – Founded in 2001, the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) celebrated its 20th anniversary by awarding its Founder and former Executive Director, Howard Geller, with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Geller, who served as Executive Director of SWEEP for 20 years, stepped down from his position in January. In a celebration at the eTown Hall in Boulder, Colorado, dozens of policymakers, colleagues, fellow...
Zyter Collaborates with Zurich North America, Qualcomm and Everguard to Enhance Construction Safety
Pilot Started at Rudolph Libbe Group Construction Site, with Insurance Provider Zurich North America evaluating impact for potential use with other customers ROCKVILLE, Md.– Zyter, Inc., a leading digital health and IoT-enablement platform, announced today it is collaborating with Zurich North America (Zurich), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Everguard.ai (Everguard) and Rudolph Libbe Group (RLG) to advance the use of AI-based Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to enhance construction sa...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
