Wärtsilä signs operation and maintenance agreement following commissioning of Bahamian power plant
A 132 MW power plant in The Commonwealth of Bahamas, supplied and built by the technology group Wärtsilä, was taken into commercial operation in December 2019. At the same time, Wärtsilä signed a two-year operation and maintenance (O&M) agreement with the plant owner, the Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd (BPL). Wärtsilä will transition, train, and develop the owner’s Bahamian work force for managing the new technology, while also providing key performance guarantees. The Clifton Pier Stati...
Sdiptech lists: Trends – and challenges for the infrastructure sector 2020
Digitalisation, electrification and flight shame that led to train hype. These were some of the leading trends within infrastructure that characterised the past year. But what will be the most important to keep an eye on during 2020? The infrastructure sector is neglected both in Sweden and in large parts of Europe and pressure is increasing to make investments for a functioning and healthy society. A lot of the existing infrastructure is antiquated, and in addition there is currently a lack...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $5 Million in Grants to Improve Public Transportation on Tribal Lands
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced projects selected to receive approximately $5 million in grants to American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments under FTA’s Tribal Transit Program. The Fiscal Year 2019 grants will support 39 projects in 20 states. "The $5 million in Tribal Transit grants will help connect tribal residents with jobs, healthcare and other essential services," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elai...
Three HDR-Designed Hospitals Break Ground in China
Three HDR-designed hospitals broke ground in China at the turn of the New Year, each with its own distinct aesthetic and purpose for communities in Jiaxing, Nanjing and Beijing. "These new facilities in China demonstrate HDR’s dedication to human life, and commitment to creating tailored design solutions that make a difference both to the individual patients as well as the healthcare ecosystem in Asia," said Sangmin Lee, KIA, LEED AP BD+C, HDR's director of health in China. Jiaxing Tr...
DuPont Water Solutions Launches Breakthrough Dry-Tested Seawater Reverse Osmosis Elements
With continuous advances in science and innovation, DuPont becomes only supplier in market to offer dry-tested SWRO membranes WILMINGTON, Del. – DuPont Water Solutions, a business unit of DuPont Safety & Construction, will now offer dry-tested seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) elements to the industry. Newly launched next-generation SWRO technology enables customers to transition from wet to dry testing, which increases shelf life and offers more flexibility for storage. In addition, dry SWRO...
New MapleMBSE release from Maplesoft improves workflow of systems engineering process
MapleMBSE 2020 offers enhanced flexibility, communication, performance Waterloo, Canada: Maplesoft™ today announced a new release of MapleMBSE, the software that enables companies to employ a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) process within their design projects without requiring every stakeholder on the project to be an expert in complex MBSE tools. The latest release, MapleMBSE 2020, offers improved workflow for creating and documenting models. MapleMBSE provides a streamlined, Exce...
KAI Expands with Addition of Senior Project Manager, Controller and Senior Project Accountant
St. Louis, MO - KAI has expanded with the addition of three new team members — Michelle Huber as Controller, Kevin Jacobsmeyer as Senior Project Manager and Tonya Valentine as Senior Project Accountant. Michelle Huber, Controller As Controller, Huber will oversee accounting functions, internal and external financial statement reporting, monthly close activities and cash flow forecasting, plus provide oversight of the professional services project accounting team. Huber has 10 years of...
Stantec Selected as Lead Designer for Battery Coastal Resilience Project in Lower Manhattan
The 4-year project will involve raising the waterfront esplanade at Battery Park to protect against rising tides and ensure usability over the next 80 years New York, NY (January 16, 2020) TSX, NYSE: STN: Top 10 global design firm Stantec has been selected by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) to lead design for the Battery Coastal Resilience Project, spanning one third of a mile of waterfront along the 25-acre Battery Park. The project is one of several underway or i...
HNTB grows aviation practice in Miami office to help provide solutions to clients throughout South Florida
Maria Mendoza, Andrea Herdocia, Xue Li, Ricardo Martinez bolster firm’s capacity supporting airport capital improvement projects. Miami, Fla. – HNTB Corporation, a national infrastructure solutions firm, is growing in Miami to help address the area’s increasing aviation needs. The firm hired Maria Mendoza, Andrea Herdocia, Xue Li and Ricardo Martinez – four veteran professionals who add expertise to the firm’s portfolio in South Florida. They all are based in the firm’s Miami office. “Th...
International Low Impact Development Conference: Abstract Submission Deadline Extended
Abstract Submission Deadline Extended to January 30 The 2020 International Low Impact Development (LID) Conference invites you to submit your research or practice oriented abstract for consideration by the LID Steering Committee. SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT Conference Topics: USA regional specific GSI/LID applications Pacific Rim, Canada, and International applications Co-benefits: urban ecosystem services, economic development, public health, workforce development Economic...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
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