U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $20.3 Million in Grants to Improve Transportation Access Through Innovative Technologies
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced approximately $20.3 million in grant selections through the Integrated Mobility Innovation (IMI) program. IMI supports projects that use innovative technologies and processes to improve access to public transportation, increase public transportation efficiency, and enhance the overall rider experience. Twenty-five projects in 23 states will receive funding under the program. "Thes...
AISC Cancels 2020 NASCC: The Steel Conference Due to Coronavirus Threat
The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) announced today that it is canceling the 2020 NASCC: The Steel Conference, which had been scheduled for April 22-24 in Atlanta. “Just as the design community and construction industry turns toward AISC for reliable information and advice on steel design and construction, we turn to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for health information and advice on dealing with the coronavirus,” said Scott Melnick, AISC’s senior vice pr...
Dynamic Infrastructure partners with InVision to improve maintenance of bridges and tunnels in Greece
The New York and Tel Aviv-based company Dynamic Infrastructure, is expanding in Greece following a broad cooperation agreement with Greece’s InVision Consulting, a leading consulting and software providing firm specializing in the transportation industry. InVision will offer Dynamic Infrastructure's AI-based predictive maintenance solution to tollway operators in Greece to help them maintain their assets and improve Opex. Dynamic Infrastructure's deep learning system quickly creates "medical...
QUIKRETE and Oak Ridge National Laboratory Partner to Develop Printable Concrete
ATLANTA, GA – The QUIKRETE® Companies and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) recently entered a cooperative research and development agreement to design next-generation concrete for use in the production of large-scale structures through a 3D printing process. Using an additive manufacturing system developed by ORNL, the collaboration with QUIKRETE® will deliver specially-formulated concrete that establishes new construction capabilities. In alignment w...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Increased Flexibility to Help Transit Agencies Respond to Coronavirus
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that expanded eligibility of federal assistance is available under FTA’s Emergency Relief Program to help transit agencies respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in states where the Governor has declared an emergency. This includes allowing all transit providers, including those in large urban areas, to use federal formula funds for emergency-related capital and operating expenses, and raises...
Teleste to provide on-board solution to Alstom’s Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains in France
Alstom has selected Teleste’s on-board solution for the company’s next-generation very high-speed trains, designed for the French national railway operator SNCF Mobilités. TURKU, FINLAND – Teleste Corporation will provide the on-board solution to Alstom’s very high-speed trains, which will be delivered to the French national railway operator SNCF Mobilités. With the deployments starting in 2021, Alstom’s order covers the equipment of 50 double-decker very high-speed trains and includes a furt...
BI2020 is moving to August 16-19, 2020 Register Now
NEW DATES: August 16-19, 2020 The leadership of the National Institute of Building Sciences has made the decision to move the Building Innovation Conference scheduled for April 6-9, 2020, to later in the year. This change was required after thorough review of the growing challenges related to COVID-19. The health and safety of our members, attendees and staff is our top priority. Register Now ABOUT BI2020 There is no other place where everyone who impacts the built environment comes to...
Leica Geosystems, Hidromek integrate machine control solutions for graders
(HEERBRUGG, SWITZERLAND) – Leica Geosystems, a Hexagon company, announced today its Leica Ready machine control kits will now be offered on Hidromek motor graders, a globally known manufacturer of construction machinery. The Hidromek Grader HMK600MG will now be supported with a new cable kit for the Leica iCON iGG2, iGG3 and iGG4 machine control solutions for motor grader guidance. The new integration, with no hydraulic kit needed, improves the working efficiency and productivity of grader o...
Leica Geosystems, Zoomlion integrate machine control solutions to advance heavy construction industry
(HEERBRUGG, SWITZERLAND) – Leica Geosystems, a Hexagon company, announced today it is entering into a working relationship with Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of major high-tech equipment in the areas of engineering and agricultural industry, to develop integrated 2D and 3D machine control and guidance systems. The relationship will begin with supporting the Zoomlion Badger 215G excavator with Leica Geosystems machine control solutions for excavator gui...
Leica Geosystems, John Deere integrate machine control solutions for dozers
(HEERBRUGG, Switzerland) – Leica Geosystems, a Hexagon company, announced today its Leica Ready machine control kits will now be offered on crawler dozers by John Deere, a world leader in providing advanced construction products and services. The John Deere Crawler Dozer Series 700-750-850 L Series will now be supported with a new cable kit for the Leica iCON iGD4SP, iGD2 and iGD3 machine control solutions for bulldozer grading. The kit consists of all parts for a seamless installation of mac...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
