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Santa Barbara, CA – Cardno, an international professional infrastructure and environmental services firm, has built and is continuing to refine an unmanned aviation program for the U.S. Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) at Twentynine Palms, the world’s largest USMC training and testing range. This included developing the installation infrastructure, safety management system, and operational regulatory framework to support routine Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) flight operations in conjunction with and in support of large-scale training events. As part of this program’s development/management contract, Cardno created all of the unmanned aviation pilot training curriculum for MCAGCC. The full program is compliant with both the Federal Aviation Administration and the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The program is currently focused on application engineering, including the identification of capability gaps, aerial surveying and mapping, and the development of professional

Firm will provide engineering design and infrastructure support services throughout New York City Fairfax, VA— Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has been selected for a requirements contract with the New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYCDDC) for engineering and related services for bridges, step streets, retaining walls and bulkheads, and other miscellaneous structures throughout the city. The firm has been working with NYCDDC since the agency’s inception more than 30 years ago and has expertise in civil, structural, and environmental services in dense urban areas, including projects to enhance the resilience of municipal infrastructure. Dewberry is one of three firms to be awarded the contract to provide engineering design and related services throughout New York City. These infrastructure projects may be federally and/or city-funded and located in any of the city’s five boroughs. “We are excited to be one of the firms selected to work on th

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Aug. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  NV5 Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “NV5”) (Nasdaq: NVEE) , a provider of professional and technical engineering, geospatial, and consulting solutions, announced today that it has been awarded $4 million in transportation infrastructure contracts in New Mexico.  These projects will provide planning, engineering, surveying, and environmental services to support improvements to roadway infrastructure throughout the state. “Expansion and improvement of transportation infrastructure is essential to support economic growth and population expansion in New Mexico and across the nation,” said Dickerson Wright, PE, Chairman and CEO of NV5.  “These projects will enhance transportation reliability and safety for some of the New Mexico’s busiest corridors, and we are pleased to contribute to improvements that will support residents and the business community.” The City of Albuquerque awarded NV5 a $2.2 million contract to provide engineering desi

By joining forces, Airthings strengthens its position as the global leader in indoor air quality and energy-saving technology Oslo, 25th August 2020 – Airthings , a global authority in indoor air quality and producer of award-winning radon and indoor air quality monitors, has acquired Airtight, a Norwegian proptech company that develops smart sensor technology to significantly reduce energy waste from buildings. With the acquisition, Airthings emerges as a dominant market leader in helping businesses around the world use air quality and environmental data to improve energy efficiency, comfort and to ensure a healthy, productive indoor environment. We spend more than 90% of our time indoors, where the air is often anywhere from five times to 100 times more polluted than even the lowest quality outdoor air. In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, which has thrust the issues of personal health and environmental sustainability into the spotlight, technology that can improve the eve

RS&H Dissolves Disputes with Appia ® ’s Audit Trail CHALLENGE As the Construction Services Discipline Leader for RS&H, David Elliott and his team travel to job sites around the country to “kick the tires” and ensure projects proceed as planned. With responsibilities spanning the coast, Elliott needs to maximize his time and ensure project disputes don’t slow down progress or come back to haunt him. SOLUTION Appia ® — Infotech’s leading solution for construction administration and inspection. By storing daily reports and other project data in Appia’s easily accessible and searchable cloud database, Elliott and his team are more productive in the field and back at the office – where potential disputes are squashed thanks to robust recordkeeping. RESULTS Reduction in Research Time Increased Productivity in the Field Clearer Project Communication RS&H and Appia: A Decade Strong Elliott and his team have been using Appia for over 10 years to manage inspections and

Will lead digital asset management services to help the firm’s U.S. clients improve and enhance their business and financial strategies. ORANGE, California, Aug. 25, 2020 — Keyur Shah is returning to WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, as a vice president and managing director for the U.S. Asset Management practice. In his new role, Shah will lead the firm’s digital asset management services to help clients take advantage of advances in data analytics and asset management tools and technologies. Most recently, Shah served as the transportation industry lead for an international research and advisory firm. Previously, he led asset management technology services at WSP for seven years. Shah’s clients have included transit organizations, state departments of transportation, city and county governments, and airport authorities. “I have helped clients across North America on their asset management improvement journeys through strategic plan preparatio

Focused on robust growth, the acquisition bolsters Kleinfelder’s Environmental Practice   SAN DIEGO, CA (August 25, 2020) – The Kleinfelder Group, Inc., a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm, announced today that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Garcia and Associates (GANDA).  The transaction, which closed on August 24, 2020, adds integral environmental planning and permitting services to Kleinfelder’s West Division. “The GANDA transaction brings key environmental capabilities to our business in the Western United States.  GANDA’s strong and established reputation will align perfectly with our growing and diverse client portfolio,” said Kleinfelder President and CEO Louis Armstrong. “GANDA’s expertise can be leveraged to deliver additional value to existing clients as well as create opportunities with new clients that will fuel growth,” Armstrong continued.

Announces Full MEP Design Services with Expansion of HVAC Technologies Boulder, Colorado, Aug. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Surna Inc. (OTCQB: SRNA) today announced an expansion of its portfolio of services and products. While Surna has been historically known for its expertise in 2 and 4-pipe chilled water solutions (also known as hydronic cooling and dehumidification), its new technology offerings include: Direct expansion (DX) units with standalone dehumidification options, including split systems, mini-splits and packaged roof top units (RTUs). Complex DX system options with integrated dehumidification via hot gas reheat and wintertime economization. Desiccant solutions for low humidity applications. Racking solutions for optimal airflow designs in tiered layouts. Many clients have already benefited from Surna’s expanded MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) engineering services incorporating the new technologies. Four recent contracts include the following designs: Proj

TROY, Mich. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Altair  (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global technology company providing solutions in product development, high-performance computing (HPC), and data analytics, has joined the  Avicenna Alliance , an international consortium committed to the use of simulation to enable faster and more efficient development of new medicine and healthcare solutions. “It’s time to take healthcare development into the digital age. We are excited about the opportunity to make a positive contribution to the work of the Avicenna Alliance, which offers the prospect of more affordable, effective, and efficient delivery of new diagnostics, medicines, and medical devices,” said James Scapa, founder and chief executive officer of Altair. Traditionally, development of new medicines and medical devices has involved extensive testing on people, and often included major investments in products that ultimately fail. Even when successful, the process is lengthy and expensive. In contrast, computer

SK Food Group installs an UberData Networks engineered Tellabs Optical LAN that lowers costs while balancing machine and human connectivity demands in modern manufacturing environment   CARROLLTON, Texas, Aug. 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tellabs, the leading provider of Passive Optical Network (PON) solutions and UberData Networks, a full-service network system integration company deployed a Passive Optical Local Area Network (LAN) at SK Food Group’s 220,000 square foot Phoenix, Arizona facility. The Tellabs ®  Optical LAN (OLAN) architecture in a manufacturing environment demonstrated a more flexible design and lower in cost, all while balancing both machine and human connectivity needs. Under the skilled leadership of UberData Networks, SK Food Group has successfully implemented Optical LAN at six additional facilities in the US. The Tellabs Optical LAN solution is a passive point-to-multipoint fiber-based infrastructure for in-building and property-wide network connectivity. Co

PHILADELPHIA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Hill International (NYSE:HIL)   (“Hill”) , the global leader in managing construction risk, announced today CEO Raouf Ghali and CFO Todd Weintraub will participate in the virtual Midwest IDEAS Investor Conference on August 26-27, 2020. The Company’s presentation will be webcasted and is scheduled to be available on August 26, 2020 at 8:00 am ET / 7:00 am CT. The presentation can be accessed through the Midwest IDEAS conference portal for registered participants, via the investor relations section of the Company’s website  www.hillintl.com , and on the IDEAS conference website  www.IDEASconferences.com . About Hill International Hill International, with approximately 2,700 professionals in more than 65 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors.  Engineering News-Record  magazine recently ranked Hill as the eighth-largest construct

Schools, sporting events and other social activities present increased risk for the spread of coronavirus, says top safety staffing and training company leader Euricka Alugas NEW ORLEANS  – Aug. 24, 2020 –  Safe Kit , the leading licensed and certified safety staffing and training company for jobsites and emergency situations, reminds contractors and construction professionals that precautions for preventing the spread of COVID-19 remain an essential part of every jobsite and workplace, especially as schools, entertainment and sporting events, and other social activities return this fall. “It’s critical that people stay aware of the risks and keep best practices in mind right now,” said Euricka Alugas, founder and CEO of Safe Kit. “There’s going to be an increase in social activity and contact over the next couple of months, especially as children return to school in many places. But if we all remain vigilant and follow the recommended guidelines, we can minimize the risk and increas

WASHINGTON (Aug. 24, 2020)  –   Common Ground Alliance (CGA) , the only stakeholder-driven trade association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines, people who dig near them and their communities, announced that the  Call for Proposals  for the   2021 CGA Conference & Expo  is open now through Sept. 15. CGA is seeking session proposals from industry professionals and subject matter experts to help facilitate thoughtful discussions and develop concrete actions that the industry can implement to reduce damages to underground utilities. The  2021 CGA Conference & Expo , set to take place March 2-5, 2021 in Orlando, Fla., is the damage prevention industry’s premier event, bringing together the foremost experts and decision-makers for a week of focused collaboration and innovation designed to  Break New Ground  on the industry’s most persistent challenges. Educational and action-oriented programming will engage stakeholders in thoughtful roundtable discussions, focused p

HOUSTON, Aug. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Radix Engineering and Software  will hold a technical presentation on the “Economic Benefits of an FPSO-As-Built Digital Twin” at  AVEVA World Digital  (AWD), August 25-26, 2020. Radix is a silver sponsor of  AVEVA ’s digital engineering conference, which brings together industry leaders, software innovators and analysts to discuss how a wide range of industries are shaping their new, more sustainable future. An AVEVA Strategic Global Alliance partner for 10 years and registered Systems Integrator, Radix is a global consulting company that provides industrial OT/IT consulting expertise, engineering, customized software development, and automation services under one umbrella.  Radix will virtually exhibit and present how the company is working with AVEVA in different industries to accelerate digital transformation to support clients’ business models, with a highlight on FPSO Digital Twins. “FPSO Operators can realize significant economic, ris

Chasing specific business applications to solve a unique challenge used to be the answer to one problem, except as the technology stack grows, so does the disjointedness. This problem introduces more data and workflow challenges to be solved. As the construction technology landscape continues to evolve, one solution will not be the answer to today’s complex file sharing and storage challenges. Join Newforma, Autodesk, and Schmidt Architects to learn how the construction technology space is progressing towards more unity and the benefits of working in a connected environment. Discover how Newforma’s integration with Autodesk BIM 360 further streamlines collaboration to provide increased flexibility to view, search, and manage project files to improve project delivery. This webinar will be aired on Thursday, September 17th at 2pm CST. Register Now   Sponsored by: The post Newforma & Autodesk BIM 360 – Working Together appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine .

Starting October 29, 2020 Register Now Overview: Practical leadership skills are vital to the health and success of every company in any industry. Effective leaders motivate their teams to achieve exceptional results, inspire others to be better than they thought possible, and create an environment where their team is focused and working towards a common vision. Zweig Group’s team of management experts – who have extensive experience working with AEC firms providing solutions to the challenges facing AEC firms today – deliver practical solutions that technical professionals can put to work immediately to lead their firms to success. This program provides AEC professionals with the skills to become more competent leaders and helps attendees develop and affirm the leadership skills, strategies, and techniques necessary to grow personally and professionally. Summary Details: Four-week program, with one-hour meetings each week of live content Taking place on a Zoom meeting, partici

FORT WORTH, Texas – Aug. 24, 2020  –  Freese and Nichols, Inc. , has added Financial Services Director Richard Campbell to lead our work in helping municipal clients across the South and Southeast develop funding strategies for their water-related infrastructure projects. With national experience leading projects involving water, wastewater, reclaimed water, stormwater, electric and natural gas utilities, Campbell understands cities’ fiscal challenges — along with their options for maximizing financial resources. His 31 years of industry experience cover the full range of utility finance issues, including: Wholesale and retail ratemaking Revenue bond financial feasibility reports Impact fees Capital financing analyses Economic feasibility studies Strategic and business planning Valuation studies for acquisitions and mergers (including condemnation proceedings) Campbell’s role will expand on the work of Freese and Nichols Funding Specialist Mark Evans, who has helped multipl

(Starting October 13, 2020) Register Now Overview: With the uncertainty of traveling to In-Person events, Zweig Group has created a NEW virtual seminar program.  This is a 6-week program of 2 hours each week of a live zoom meeting with our seminar instructors.  These meetings will be a mix of presentations as well as open-ended Q&A sessions. This will be the same great content that is taught during our in-person The Principals Academy seminar that has trained over 800 attendees in the last 5 years. The Principals Academy is Zweig Group’s flagship training program encompassing all aspects of managing a professional AEC service firm. Elevate your ability to lead and grow your firm with this program designed to inspire and inform existing and emerging AEC firm leaders in key areas of firm management leadership, financial management, recruiting, marketing, business development, and project management. Learning and networking at this premiere event challenges traditional seminar for