Governor Cuomo Announces New York State Public Service Commission Approval of Major Transmission Line Project From Rensselaer County to Dutchess County
54.5-Mile State-of-the-Art Power Line Will Enable Greater Flow of Clean Energy to Consumers Downstate and Help Combat Climate Change Additional 20-Mile Transmission Project to Relieve Congestion and Maximize Renewable Hydroelectric Power Resources in Western NY Part of the Governor's 2021 State of the State, These Transmission Projects Will Speed Integration of Upstate Renewable Energy into Statewide Power Grid Projects Will Create Jobs and Spur Investments in Local Economy G...
Auburn professor’s research project tasked with broadening value of coastal infrastructure design
AUBURN, Ala. – Making the world a better place through improved infrastructure has become a passion project for Auburn University Assistant Professor Rob Holmes. Holmes—who teaches in the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture in the College of Architecture, Design and Construction, or CADC—is continuing a collaborative project to help improve the design, function and efficacy of coastal infrastructure nationally. Buoyed by a renewed grant from the U.S. Army Corps of Engi...
Aries Industries Advances Pipeline Video Inspection Technology with New Laser Profiler
Precise laser diagnostics detect and measure pipeline conditions, ovality Waukesha, Wis. – Aries Industries, the industry leader in state-of-the-art equipment for inspection and maintenance of underground infrastructure, has introduced the Laser Profiler, a new video inspection solution offering speedy diagnoses of the condition and ovality of pipelines. Able to analyze pipes from 6 to 96 inches, the Laser Profiler connects to Aries Industries’ Pathfinder and Badger transporters to in...
ThayerMahan-UConn Team Begins High-Resolution Seabed Surveys of Thames River
Groton, Connecticut – ThayerMahan, Inc., a world leader in autonomous maritime security solutions, completed an underwater survey using its SeaScout system to capture high-quality hydrographic imagery of Connecticut’s Thames River. The survey is being conducted under a National Institute for Undersea Vehicle Technology (NIUVT) project in conjunction with the University of Connecticut (UConn)’s Department of Marine Sciences. For more information on ThayerMahan’s subsea capabilities: https://...
Skanska invests EUR 76M, about SEK 770M, in a new office building in Prague, Czech Republic
Skanska invests EUR 76M, about SEK 770M, in the first phase of Port7, a mixed-use project located in Prague, Czech Republic. The ten-story office building will have a total leasable area of around 27,700 square meters, with two underground parking levels. The investment also includes underground parking levels for the planned second phase of Port7. The construction contract is worth about CZK 1.7 billion, about SEK 640M, which will be included in the order bookings for Europe for the first quart...
QED Environmental Systems Highlights SEMSoft 6.0 Software for LANDTEC SEM5000 Methane Detectors
Software improves SEM monitoring device by offering greater versatility and security for recording readings Dexter, MI – Q.E.D. Environmental Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative environmental products and subsidiary of Graco Inc., announces the new SEMSoft 6.0 software that provides users of the LANDTEC SEM5000 Methane Detector the ability to rapidly download, sort and generate EPA compliant reports based on the device’s readings. The new software system comes with improved t...
PennDOT Wins National TSMO Awards Focused on Improving Safety and Efficiency of Pennsylvania Roadways
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) was recently recognized with two 2020 Annual Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSMO) awards presented by the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE)Opens In A New Window. "I am so proud of the department and the recognition that we've received," said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. "These awards showcase the dedication and passion of our Operations team to continually improve safety and congesti...
Registration Open for DFI-COPRI New York City Ports and Engineering Seminar Online April 14-15
Hawthorne, N.J. : Registration is open for the DFI-COPRI New York City Ports and Engineering online seminar being held April 14-15. Each day includes 4 hours of online presentations and discussion on policy, innovations and challenges in design and construction of port and coastal projects. Representatives from government organizations, engineering companies and contractors will deliver presentations on project planning, codes, environmental issues, foundation techniques and more. The complet...
Oculus Inc. Expands Federal Portfolio with $25M Win
LOUIS – Oculus Inc., a full-service architecture and interior design firm, has been awarded a prime contract from General Services Administration (GSA) to provide a full range of architect-engineering services in support of the Heartland Region (Region 6) in the Primary Geographic Area: State of Missouri East of Columbia, Missouri, including the City of St. Louis. The anticipated value of the indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract is an estimated total of $25,000,000 and will ha...
Twelve States Announce Action Steps to Plan for Grid of the Future
State Energy Groups Release Blueprint for State Action for a More Efficient, Customer-Centric Grid WASHINGTON — As part of the conclusion of a national, two-year initiative hosted by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and the National Association of State Energy Officials, 12 states made commitments today to implement key innovations to electricity planning in their states to better meet system and customer needs and state policy goals. To advance the state-of-the-a...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
