Democrats eye major infrastructure component in next coronavirus package
With the ink barely dry on a massive, $2 trillion coronavirus relief package, House Democrats are already laying out their targets for the next round of emergency aid, including major investments in the nation's infrastructure systems. Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), joined by several key committee chairmen, said Monday that the Democrats' fourth phase of coronavirus stimulus would be largely focused on helping the front-line medical workers, homebound parents and patients afflicted by the...
Bentley Institute Press Announces Availability of “Inside MicroStation CONNECT Edition” Book Series
The three-volume set of “Inside MicroStation CONNECT Edition” is available now at bentley.com or ebook.bentley.com EXTON, Pa. March 31, 2020 – Bentley Institute Press, publisher of cutting-edge textbooks and professional reference works for the advancement of the engineering, architectural, construction, operations, geospatial, and educational communities, has announced the availability of a new publication series titled “Inside MicroStation CONNECT Edition,” now available in print at ww...
Via raises Series E financing to expand access to efficient, sustainable, and equitable public mobility across the globe
March 30, 2020 (New York, NY) — Via, the company that provides digital infrastructure to power public mobility in cities around the world, announces today that it has raised a Series E financing led by EXOR. The financing values the company at $2.25B and will enable Via to advance its vision of efficient, accessible, and equitable public mobility. Via’s technology powers the next generation of public transportation, helping cities move beyond a system of rigid routes and schedules to a fully...
Bayonne Bridge Raising Wins Top Honor from American Society of Civil Engineers
Two Other HDR Projects Also Honored by ASCE OMAHA, Neb. — The HDR-designed Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance project has been awarded the top project honor from the American Society of Civil Engineers. On March 13, the bridge redesign earned the organization’s Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement award, given annually to the project that best illustrates superior civil engineering skills and represents a significant contribution to civil engineering progress and society. The awa...
Pix4D Announces a New Generation of Tools for Photogrammetry, Drone Mapping and Analytics
Lausanne, Switzerland, March 31st, 2020: Photogrammetry leader Pix4D is announcing today the commercial release of next-generation software addressing the modern-day professional challenges. Developed in close collaboration with customers and partners, Pix4Dsurvey, Pix4Dmatic, Pix4Dinspect, and Pix4Dscan will contribute to revolutionizing the way professional customers operate and deliver their services. Breaking ground with Pix4Dsurvey & Pix4Dmatic Digital photogrammetry is an essential p...
State Governments in the U.S. Using Vexcel Imagery to Aid in COVID-19 Response
United States : The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has now reached all 50 states in the U.S. In accordance with Federal Government and Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mandate social distancing is being put in place throughout the nation. As announced on March 17, 2020, state and federal government agencies have been given no-cost or obligation access to high-resolution aerial imagery and related geospatial information captured by Vexcel Imaging to support their responses to the...
Comprehensive Overview of Wind Loads Provisions for Standard ASCE 7-16 Provided in New ASCE Press Book
RESTON, Va. – Wind Loads: Guide to the Wind Load Provisions of ASCE 7-16 provides a comprehensive overview of the wind load provisions in Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures, ASCE/SEI 7-16, giving users the tools and insight needed to apply ASCE 7-16 in everyday practice. Authors Coulbourne and Stafford focus on the provisions that affect the planning, design and construction of buildings for residential and commercial purposes and introduce readers...
Transcend Spatial Solutions to Rebrand as Rizing, Expanding Geospatial Services to the SAP Marketplace
Rizing Geospatial brings location intelligence experience to the transportation industry and SAP customers STAMFORD, Conn., March 30, 2020 - Rizing, LLC, a privately held multinational company and leading professional services firm that focuses primarily on SAP technology, announced today that their Geospatial Solutions business, Transcend Spatial Solutions, is rebranded as Rizing. Location intelligence extended beyond the transportation industry “Transcend has been instrumental in solving lo...
Crude Oil Plummets to 18-Year Low
Source: Refinitiv Eikon Desperate Times, Desperate Measures Today US WTI Crude oil prices dropped below $20 and have seen the lowest price since 2002. It’s impossible to predict where the prices will go from here, but as demand continues to weaken and the clash between Saudi Arabia and Russia continue, lower seems likely. With the US and China struggling with COVID-19 and the repercussions on the Supply Chain, the world’s two biggest oil consumers are not looking at a recovery a...
Jacobs Selected to Operate and Manage One of the Country's Largest Public-Private Partnerships for Wastewater Operations
DALLAS - Jacobs (NYSE: J) was recently selected to partner with the City of Wilmington to operate and manage its wastewater treatment plant, combined sewer overflow facilities and its Renewable Energy Biosolids Facility (REBF). Located 30 minutes south of Philadelphia, Wilmington is Delaware's largest city and the state's economic engine, with a wastewater operation serving more than 400,000 residents. The agreement, which combines the operations and maintenance of all facilities under Jacobs...
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