Stantec completes volunteer drainage project for town of Taylor, Arizona
Project supplies critical support for town’s key economic driver Taylor, AZ (November 5, 2020) NYSE, TSX:STN: Stantec, a global design, engineering, and consulting firm recently completed a comprehensive drainage project for the town of Taylor, Arizona’s Taylor Rodeo Grounds in partnership with Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA). Located in Navajo County, the economy of Taylor is, in part, supported by its rodeo grounds, which do not currently have proper drainage. In recent ye...
Thornton Tomasetti releases 'Healthy Reentry' free software to aid safe office return
Open Source App Provides Customizable Health Reporting And Contract Tracing Capabilities New York, NY – Thornton Tomasetti has open sourced its proprietary Healthy Reentry (HR) application for health monitoring and contract 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 record their health s...
Rebuilding of Paradise Counts on HDPE Pipe
PARADISE, CA, November 06, 2020 - The rebuilding of the town here that was destroyed by the Camp Fire continues with a focus on the rapid replacement of water service lines. "When we're done, there will be about 315,000 feet of new HDPE service lines," stated Kevin Phillips, Town Manager for the Town of Paradise. Prior to the 2018 fire, the town had a population of 26,000. During 17 days starting on November 8, 2018, the fire destroyed some 150,000 acres and nearly 19,000 homes and buildings....
NIBS Rebrands Council to Focus on Building Information Management
The BIM Council will lead the development of U.S. information management standards and building processes (WASHINGTON, DC) – The National Institute of Building Sciences has rebranded the buildingSMART alliance to the Building Information Management Council to emphasize its role in the development and deployment of national information management standards and processes. The BIM Council focuses on all aspects of BIM and how technology impacts the built environment to benefit asset own...
AISC Announces Two New Vice Presidents
CHICAGO - Brian Raff has been named the American Institute of Steel Construction's new Vice President of Market Development and Carly Hurd has been promoted to Vice President of Operational Engagement. "I'm excited to recognize Carly and Brian, who have made key contributions to advancing AISC's mission to increase the use of domestically fabricated structural steel," said AISC President Charles J. Carter, P.E., S.E., PhD. Raff will lead a team of steel building and bridge specialists loca...
Dust detection and warning system tracks its first season
With its first monsoon season under its belt, data shows that ADOT’s innovative dust detection and warning system works as designed. Monsoon 2020, however, was not the most robust weather event, jokingly dubbed a ‘nonsoon.’ “It was a mixed blessing,” said David Locher, resident engineer for the project. “Less dust storms is obviously a good thing when it comes to driving conditions; however, we didn't have the normal weather events that would have been ideal for data gathering in our first...
Woolpert CEO Scott Cattran to Discuss Technology Strategies, Innovation at AEC Virtual Chief Executive Summit Today
Cattran will discuss the evolution of Woolpert’s digital strategies and will evaluate innovative digital ideas being considered in the AEC industry as a guest ‘shark.’ DAYTON, Ohio — Woolpert President and CEO Scott Cattran is scheduled to speak on “Digital & Technology Strategies & ‘Shark Tank 2.0’” from noon to 2 p.m. EST today, Nov. 5, at the AEC Advisors’ 2020 Chief Executive Summit. Cattran is among the CEOs and presidents who have been asked to take part in one of six virtual sessions o...
Enscape Releases Version 2.9 With Vectorworks 2021 Integration
Milestone release adds Vectorworks to Enscape’s list of fully supported 3D modeling programs Columbia, MD (November 5, 2020)—Enscape GmbH, the leading provider of real-time rendering and virtual reality technology for the global architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, has launched Enscape 2.9. This release supports Vectorworks 2021 from global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. and allows architects, landscape design professionals and entertainment designer...
New guidelines now available for businesses winterizing outdoor spaces
With the cold season approaching, businesses need to remember, safety-first, when creating outdoor spaces Washington, D.C.- As the world continues to navigate pandemic restrictions, many businesses have relied on outdoor seating spaces to continue serving their communities throughout the COVID-19 considerations. As a result of the nuanced and regulated nature of adding outdoor seating, the International Code Council has published considerations and guidelines for business owners and desig...
Johnson Assumes Role as Area Manager for WSP in Minneapolis
Brings deep regional knowledge and established relationships to drive business growth and efficient project delivery in Minnesota and Dakotas. MINNEAPOLIS — Craig Johnson has been named area manager, Minnesota and the Dakotas, by WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. In his new role, Johnson will expand WSP’s presence in all markets in the region, including transportation, buildings, water, environment, energy and federal. He will support diversificatio...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
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