Garrett Moore joins HNTB in Arlington as transportation group director
Former VDOT chief engineer brings program and construction management expertise to clients across the region ARLINGTON, Va. – Garrett Moore, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as transportation group director and vice president. Moore brings to the firm’s Arlington, Virginia, office more than two decades of managing and delivering significant transportation construction and maintenance projects, including public-private partnerships. Moore leads multiple engineering departments, directing pr...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $9.3 Million for Innovative Projects to Improve Rail Transit and Bus Operator Safety
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the availability of $9.3 million in research funding for innovative projects that will improve rail transit and bus operator safety. This includes $7.3 million for projects that demonstrate and evaluate new technologies, safer designs and practices to improve rail transit safety; and $2 million for projects that redesign transit bus operator compartments to improve safety for bus operators a...
American Concrete Institute Releases 2020 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released the 2020 ACI Collection of Concrete Codes, Specifications, and Practices. The ACI Collection is the most comprehensive and largest single source of information on concrete design, construction, and materials, with nearly 50 codes and specifications and more than 200 practices – including all guides and reports. The ACI Collection features ACI 318 “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete,” ACI 301 “Speci...
Skanska Invests in a Climate-Neutral Office Project in Malmö, Sweden
Skanska invests about SEK 590 M in a climate neutral office project in Malmö, Sweden. The construction contract is worth about SEK 420 M, which will be included in the Swedish order bookings for the first quarter 2020. The office building Hyllie Terrass comprises 12 storeys and will have a total leasable area of approximately 14,000 square meters. It will offer an optimal location close to public transportation, enabling companies to be able to act sustainably at all levels. Hyllie Terrass...
Chris Williams Joins Stantec as Senior Vice President to Lead US Federal Program
Denver, CO - Chris Williams has joined Stantec—a global engineering, architecture, and consulting firm—as senior vice president leading the firm’s US Federal Program. Williams will work from one of Stantec’s Denver offices to provide leadership and focus in support for the program, while leading Federal strategy and growth in alignment with Stantec’s key regions and sectors. Williams has more than 35 years of experience in operations and sales, delivering innovative solutions to US Governme...
Vectorworks Design Summit Keynote Speakers Announced: CEO and First-Ever Entertainment Design Keynotes
Vectorworks CEO Dr. Sarkar and International Lighting Designer Roland Greil to address attendees at the ultimate training event Columbia, MD — Global design and BIM software provider, Vectorworks, Inc. has named Lighting Designer Roland Greil and Vectorworks CEO Dr. Biplab Sarkar as the keynote speakers for the fifth Vectorworks Design Summit. This year’s Summit will have two firsts: an entertainment design keynote speaker and a West Coast location. From April 22 to April 24, 2020 i...
American Concrete Institute Announces ACI 318-19 Building Code Seminar Dates for 2020
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is offering a new series of seminars to focus on the new ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. “ACI 318-19: Changes to the Concrete Design Standard” seminars will feature face-to-face interaction with highly recognized speakers, and attendees will receive a free copy of the ACI 318-19 code requirements and presentation handouts. The new ACI 318-19 Building Code Requirements for Structur...
Banks to lead Pacific Northwest Bridge and Structures Group at WSP USA
Brings nearly two decades of major bridge structure experience with firm to his new leadership role in the region. SEATTLE — Greg Banks has been named bridge and structures manager for the Pacific Northwest District of WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. In his new position, Banks will be responsible for securing and delivering structural engineering work for transportation projects in Oregon, Washington, Hawaii and Alaska. He will lead major bridge p...
Bentley Confidentially Submits Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for Proposed Public Listing of its Class B Common Stock
EXTON, Pa., U.S.A. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated today announced that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to the proposed public listing of its Class B common stock. The public listing is expected to take place after the SEC completes its review process, subject to market and other conditions. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy...
VCU researchers to develop next-generation, long-lasting batteries
From left: Mo Jiang, Ph.D., Ram B. Gupta, Ph.D., and Jethrine Mugumya. (Courtesy VCU College of Engineering) RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Commonwealth University researchers in the College of Engineering Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering will receive a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop next-generation rechargeable batteries. By redesigning the materials inside lithium-ion batteries, which power everything from smartphones to electric vehi...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
