Quantum Spatial Speeds Utility Pole Clearance and Load Analysis with inSITE Pole Manager
Quantum Spatial, Inc., an NV5 company and North America’s largest geospatial data firm, today announced a pole clearance and loading analytics solution that will enable electric and telecommunications utilities to complete pole inspections faster, safer and with greater accuracy than traditional boots-on-the-ground methods. Quantum Spatial’s inSITE Pole Manager delivers full-system functionality, providing utilities with real-time snapshots of outstanding risk, and allowing them to seamlessly cr...
Hexagon Unveils M.App X 2020 for Enhanced Imagery Intelligence
Latest release delivers 3D display modes and accelerated visualization and analysis (Norcross, GA. USA) Hexagon’s Geospatial division, a world leader in location intelligence solutions, has launched M.App X 2020, the latest version of its cloud-deployable enterprise solution for imagery intelligence. It features new capabilities that enable users to more quickly display critical information and view the same map in 2D or 3D for better analysis. M.App X equips defense and intelligence organiz...
Woolpert and Optimal GEO JV Wins MAPPS Grand Award for Lidar Collection After Hurricane Maria
HONOLULU — Woolpert and Optimal GEO were presented with the MAPPS Award for Data Acquisition & Processing and the MAPPS Grand Award for their “Hurricane Maria: Rapid-Response Lidar Collection” project at the organization’s 13th annual Geospatial Excellence Awards, held last week in Honolulu. The project was performed by WMR-532, the joint venture of Woolpert and Optimal GEO, in support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Joint Airborne Lidar Bathymetry Technical Center of Experti...
Celal Kirandag joins HNTB’s national tunnel and underground team
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Celal Kirandag, PE, joined HNTB Corporation’s national tunnel group as senior project engineer. Based in Santa Ana, he serves as an accomplished resource to the firm’s clients and projects across the nation. “Our clients in the tunnel and underground industry recognize Celal as a technical expert and an authority for complex continuum analyses for both underground and bridge structures. He is an expert in the 3D analysis of segmental tunnel linings subject to seismic force...
Transoft Solutions Acquires Canadian-based Brisk Synergies
Transoft Solutions Inc., (“Transoft”) a global leader in transportation engineering design and analysis software, today announced its acquisition of Brisk Synergies (“Brisk”) the leader in automated road safety analysis headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario. Brisk Synergies’ BriskVANTAGE and BriskLUMINA software platforms apply continuous deep learning analytics on traffic video to help assist transportation professionals reach their Vision Zero goals to prevent vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist c...
February 2020 Trends
In this section, Informed Infrastructure compiles infographics from trusted sources that reveal insight on infrastructure spending. We also compile some of the top infrastructure stories that shouldn’t be missed. For ongoing news coverage, turn to Informed Infrastructure online (www.informedinfrastructure.com), our Twitter feed (@IInfrastructure) and our weekly e-newsletter. The 10 Countries with the Best Infrastructure in the World Although central banks have inject...
Trelleborg to showcase no-dig repair solutions at WWETT 2020
Trelleborg’s seals & profiles operation announces its attendance at the 2020 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) trade show in Indianapolis, USA, in February, to showcase its leading and innovative no-dig polymer-based pipe repair solutions. Mark Yanzo, North American Sales Manager – Pipe Rehabilitation, says: “We are pleased to showcase our reliable and efficient trenchless pipe repair solutions at WWETT. Our team of experts will be on hand to answer questions, prov...
Transit-Planning Expert Todd Hemingson Brings New Mobility Outlook to HDR
OMAHA, Neb. — Todd Hemingson has been hired as a senior transit consultant for HDR, bringing with him a wealth of experience and leadership in mobility issues. A veteran of multiple transit agencies, he brings a deep understanding of client needs at agencies of all sizes. He most recently was executive vice president for planning and development at Capital Metro in Austin. “I’m looking forward to collaborating with organizations to plan and develop more livable communities,” Hemingson said. “...
Department of Energy Announces Nearly $300 Million for Sustainable Transportation Research
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today at the Washington Auto Show, Under Secretary of Energy Mark W. Menezes announced the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) investment of nearly $300 million in funding for research and development of sustainable transportation resources and technologies. This investment, split up between three, separate funding opportunity announcements (FOA), supports DOE’s goal of ensuring that as the transportation system transforms, consumers have affordable, clean, efficient, and domestic...
USDOT Announces $87.4 Million for Division Transit Project in Portland, Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a $87.4 million grant to the Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) for the Division Transit Project. The project will provide faster, more reliable transit service between Downtown Portland, Southeast and East Portland, and Gresham. "This $87.4 million federal investment will provide residents along the Division Street Corridor better access to job...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
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