ASCE installs new, ‘more clear and concise’ Code of Ethics
ASCE has updated the primary document that guides and protects decisions made by civil engineers around the world. At its quarterly meeting Oct. 26, the ASCE Board of Direction approved the suggested changes to the Society’s Code of Ethics, marking the first wholesale update of the code since 1974. The changes went into effect immediately. “It has been a while since we had a comprehensive review of our Code of Ethics, so it was time that we did one,” said ASCE 2020 President K.N. Gunalan,...
Urban Land Institute Launches Curtis Infrastructure Initiative
WASHINGTON D.C. (November 9, 2020) – The Urban Land Institute (ULI) announced today the launch of the Curtis Infrastructure Initiative, a multi-year initiative to identify and promote infrastructure solutions to create equitable, resilient cities and enhance long-term community value. ULI is a global, multidisciplinary real estate organization whose work is driven by more than 45,000 members dedicated to responsible land use and building thriving communities. The Curtis Infrastructure Initiat...
Thornton Tomasetti’s Raymond Daddazio Inducted into National Academy of Construction
Open Source App Provides Customizable Health Reporting And Contact Tracing Capabilities New York, NY – November 10, 2020 – Thornton Tomasetti has open sourced its proprietary Healthy Reentry (HR) application for health monitoring and contact tracing. Designed to facilitate the safe return of employees to the workplace, the web-based solution can be customized to meet the needs of large and small companies while protecting the privacy of staff. Healthy Reentry enables employees to reco...
FINLEY Welcomes New Marketing Coordinator, Megan Collins
Tallahassee, Fl. - Finley Engineering Group (FINLEY), recognized nationally and internationally for its expertise in complex bridge design and construction engineering projects, is pleased to announce the addition of a new member of the FINLEY team, Marketing Coordinator, Megan Collins. Megan Collins, Marketing Coordinator Megan Collins Megan Collins has recently joined the FINLEY team as our Marketing Coordinator. She previously served as Creative Director for over 12 years where she...
President’s Awards Presented at DFI Annual Conference
Hawthorne, N.J. (November 6, 2020): Matthew Janes, MBA., P.Eng, of Isherwood Associates and president of DFI, presented four President’s Awards at the business meeting during the DFI 45th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations held online October 29. Established in 2016, the DFI President’s Awards are given at the discretion of the DFI president to recognize the efforts and service of DFI members to advance the work of DFI. This year’s awards were presented to: Peggy Hagerty Duffy...
Houston Natural Resources Receives Financing Commitment for It’s Second Wastewater Disposal Unit
Houston, Texas - HNR Oil Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Houston Natural Resources Inc., the wholly owned Operating company of Houston Natural Resources Corp. (OTC: HNRC) (“HNR or the Company”) announced today that it has received a financing commitment for the purchase of its second saltwater disposal unit. In addition, the company has received a $1,000,000 commitment to fund its working capital requirement. The second unit will be installed at HNR Oil Services LLC YO Ranch Commer...
Voters Approve Record 94 Percent of Transportation Investment Initiatives Totaling $14 Billion
Support Hits 20-Year High WASHINGTON — Voters in 18 states have approved a record 94 percent of state and local ballot initiatives to date, providing an additional $14 billion in one-time and recurring revenue for transportation improvements throughout the country, according to an analysis by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). Results are still pending for 13 measures, but the analysis by ARTBA’s Transportation Investment Advocacy Center™ (ARTBA-TIAC) indic...
ACI Releases New Concrete Detailing Manual Including Downloadable CAD Files
Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, (November 6, 2020) – The American Concrete Institute has released a new and updated ACI Detailing Manual. Previously updated in 2004, the 2020 edition of the ACI Detailing Manual includes many new updates and revisions, plus the addition of valuable downloadable CAD files. The updated ACI Detailing Manual includes example details and guidance to licensed design professionals on satisfying the provisions of ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural...
Highview Power Breaks Ground on 250MWh CRYOBattery Long Duration Energy Storage Facility
Highview Power is beginning site work on 50MW/250MWh liquid air energy storage facility in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom UK facility to be one of Europe’s largest energy storage systems LONDON and MANCHESTER, UK – Highview Power, a global leader in long duration energy storage solutions, in partnership with Carlton Power, announced today that it is beginning the execution process on a 50 MW liquid air energy storage facility (with a minimum of 250MWh) in Greater Manchester, United Kin...
Arup Names New Underground-Infrastructure Leader for Americas Region
Global engineering and consulting firm Arup has named Andreas Raedle as their new Underground-Infrastructure Leader for their Americas region. Andreas Raedle Joining their San Francisco office from Arup’s Singapore office where he served as the Australasia Tunneling Skills Leader, Andreas will grow Arup’s tunneling and underground-engineering practice in the rail, water, aviation and science and industry sectors and be responsible for technical leadership and excellence. He has extensive e...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
