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Continental Divide – United States The Continental Divide manifests a mountainous natural beauty spanning the length of North America. In the United States, there are various passes throughout the Great Divide – each route offering dreamlike views and allowing visitors to experience some of the world’s most inspiring natural beauty. Along the Divide lies Independence Pass – a Rocky Mountain byway that is part of a formally disused stage coach route. Discovery of this route stems back to 1806 after glacial action and erosion made way for a high mountain passage. Prior to this renovation, the hallway area was very dark, so I redesigned it with sliding Hope’s doors instead of solid walls. This allows light to pass through the glass, into the hall, and makes a small space appear larger. At first, this area was utilized for activities like hunting, silver mining, and the eventual construction of inns and rest stops. Times have changed. The areas surrounding Independence Pass are now a s

Fayetteville, AR (October 30, 2020) — Civil+Structural Engineer Media released their 2021 Media Kit this week, which includes the editorial calendar for the new year. For the first time, Civil+Structural Engineer Media is offering the chance for advertisers to sponsor an entire monthly issue of the magazine.  Our issue partnerships are flexible, but the base sponsorship includes: Cover Image and Story Full Page Magazine Ad Homepage Website Ad E-News Takeover Specialized Social Media Shares Social Media Promotion With nearly 100,000 views per month, this sponsorship is the perfect opportunity to amplify your content within the AEC industry.  Coupled with our specialized social media promotion, your content will become the center of conversation amongst our readers. Anyone interested in becoming a Issue Sponsor for one of our 2021 publications should reach out to Anna Finley ( afinley@zweiggroup.com ) The post Issue Sponsorships Now Available appeared first on Civil + Str

Available to All Heavy Work Industry Partners and Friends for the Months of November and December BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Command Alkon , the Leading Supplier Collaboration Platform for Construction’s Heavy Work, announces two free months of ELEVATE content delivered online. The virtual ELEVATE Awards Ceremony on October 28th at 12 PM CDT will kick off this digital learning experience for members of Command Alkon’s community of customers and partners from all around the world. “Although we won’t be together at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino as originally planned, we are still looking forward to providing content of value to the industry and to our system users,” said Lori Allen, Director of Corporate Marketing at Command Alkon. “All of this content is free to our customers and industry partners as we work together to wrap up a very unique 2020.” The ELEVATE online content schedule will begin the week of November 2nd and continue through to the week of December 14th. O

EL DORADO, Ark. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Standard Lithium Ltd.  (“Standard Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSXV: SLL) (OTCQX: STLHF) (FRA: S5L) announced that its CEO Robert Mintak, was a featured guest on Fox Business Networks Mornings with Maria Bartiromo (weekdays 6-9 am ET) on Monday October 26 th , 2020. During the show the two discussed why the lithium industry needs to adjust the critical minerals supply chain from China to the U.S. Mr. Mintak summarized the progress being made at the Company’s Arkansas project and highlighted the fact that currently the only lithium extraction that is actively underway in the U.S. is at the Company’s El Dorado, Arkansas based “LiSTR” industrial scale direct lithium extraction demonstration plant. A replay of the segment can be found at the following link https://video.foxbusiness.com/ v/6204691469001/#sp=show-clips About Standard Lithium Ltd. Standard Lithium (TSXV: SLL) is an innovative technology and lithium development company. The company’s fla

Leos’ advancement is aimed at strengthening Tellabs’ alignment with our customers and all our products and services growth initiatives. CARROLLTON, Texas (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tellabs, the leading provider of access network solutions for both enterprise and telecommunications customers, announced today the promotion of Karen Leos as Vice President of Global Sales and Professional Services. In her new role, Leos will be responsible for leading Tellabs combined Sales and Services organization. This realignment of all revenue generating functions under one leader will help accelerate the Tellabs services business as it enhances the combined enterprise Optical LAN and telecommunications service providers solutions successes. Leos’ accomplishments have been consistent and impactful through-out her nearly 20-year career with Tellabs. She has led departments focusing on areas that improve the corporate tools, processes, metrics, training and incident management initiatives utilized to enable

‘We Build Streets for People’ and They Should Be Included in the Process, Drew Parker Says   OMAHA, Neb.  — Complete Streets have a transformative effect on communities. They increase safety, expand travel options, encourage healthier lifestyles and promote community-building. Including community members at every step means the public owner and design team have a better understanding of people’s priorities and goals and can use that information to guide planning and design decisions. Stakeholder input and support in the planning stages are critical to the success of the project and lead to a well-functioning Complete Streets corridor. In HDR’s latest Experts Talk interview, Drew Parker offers concrete strategies for partnering with the public and project stakeholders on Complete Streets projects. He also touches on the best ways to reach traditionally underrepresented communities and how to use data to build project support. Parker is a transportation planner focused on improving c

The SMEC Australia Board welcomes a new Director, Kate Drews, effective immediately. Kate is the Market Director of SMEC’s Urban Communities business, leading a diverse and talented team of over 200 specialists across the country. She is also a member of SMEC Australia’s Executive Committee. With more than 25 years’ experience in the property, construction and infrastructure sectors, Kate has held several senior leadership roles and is currently a Director on the Board of Consult Australia. SMEC Australia’s CEO James Phillis welcomed Kate to the Board and recognised the significant contribution she has already made to the Urban Communities business, particularly during the difficult environment brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Kate’s invaluable knowledge and experience are an incredible asset for our Board and organisation,” James said. “During this challenging year, Kate has been an inspiring leader at SMEC, and she is also highly-regarded in our industry. We look forward

David Amalong, PLA, LEED AP ® , brings domestic and international experience   RALEIGH, N.C. – Stewart, an interdisciplinary design, engineering and planning firm, announced today David Amalong, PLA, LEED AP ® , is joining its landscape architecture practice as studio leader. “Leveraging his knowledge and more than 30 years of experience on a broad range of domestic and international projects, David has a history of creating spaces and places that serve more than mere purpose or beauty – they are actively enjoyed,” said Michael Batts, vice president and practice leader of landscape architecture at Stewart. “David’s experience as a proven strong leader and collaborator within interdisciplinary design teams makes him an ideal fit among our passionate collective of landscape architects who collaborate with other practice areas to ensure a fully integrated and responsive design strategy.” Amalong is based out of Stewart’s Charlotte office, managing and collaborating with landscape archi

Kate Drews has been promoted to lead SMEC’s Urban Communities business in Australia, following the retirement of Michael Jones. Since joining SMEC in 2018 as the National Manager, Urban Renewal, Kate has led the growth and diversification of SMEC’s Australian Urban Renewal business. Kate has more than 25 years of industry experience and has held several senior leadership roles. She was recently appointed a Director on the Board of Consult Australia. “Kate has been integral to the growth of our Urban Renewal service offering,” said James Phillis, SMEC’s Chief Executive Officer, Australia & New Zealand. “Her wealth of experience and leadership has driven success for our clients and projects in the urban development sector. I look forward to working more closely with Kate and welcome her to our Executive Committee. “My congratulations also to Michael for his impressive track record in the industry, and his outstanding contributions to our business over many

GSSI , the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, announces new updates to the StructureScan Mini XT all-in-one GPR concrete inspection system, including a software update and a newly designed survey wheel for the Palm XT Antenna. Rugged, compact, and flexible, the StructureScan Mini XT is ideal for locating rebar, conduits, post-tension cables, and voids. The Mini XT can help identify structural elements, including pan deck and concrete cover, and can also provide real time determination of concrete slab thickness. The Palm XT is a miniaturized GPR antenna designed to enhance the capabilities of the Mini XT by giving users access in tightly spaced areas and enabling easier overhead scanning. A Mini XT software update with version 1.5.0 allows users to manually adjust their gain – the artificial addition of signal in order to counteract the natural effects of attenuation. Previously, the Mini XT only provided an “Auto Gain” function, which adjusts

NEW YORK –  Nuveen Real Estate, a leading global real estate investment manager, and its parent company TIAA, a leading financial services provider, announced today they have become Fitwel Champions, further advancing their efforts to create office environments that encourage health and wellbeing among employees and tenants. Nuveen Real Estate and TIAA, whose participants utilize Nuveen Real Estate asset management services, have committed to certifying eight U.S. offices, including TIAA’s New York City headquarters. Operated by the Center for Active Design (CfAD), Fitwel was created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. General Services Administration and serves as the world’s leading certification system committed to building health for all®. Fitwel Champions are companies that have committed to certifying six or more projects over a 12-month period. Fitwel streamlines the certification review process throughout a portfolio, making it more efficient for com

QUEBEC CITY, QC-   TSX, NYSE:STN Leading global design firm Stantec has been selected by Quebec’s Ministry of Transportation (MTQ) as part of Groupement Origine Orléans joint venture, to produce the preliminary design for the new Île-d’Orléans cable-stayed bridge, whose selected concept was unveiled today. The team’s mandate is to refine the design for the new bridge connecting Île d’Orléans and the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, near Quebec City. Groupement Origine Orléans includes Stantec and EXP, as well as other world-renowned partners such as Lavigne & Chéron Architectes, Michel Virlogeux Consultant, Ramboll and Ombrages/Éclairage public. Built in 1935, the existing Île-d’Orléans bridge no longer meets today’s requirements. The new 2.1-km cable-stayed bridge, which will be built to the west of the current structure, will feature two wider lanes of traffic, shoulders and a multi-use lane for pedestrians and cyclists on both sides of the bridge. Preliminary works will

SACRAMENTO, CA  – Dr. Kit Miyamoto was elected as a Chair of the California Seismic Safety Commission. This 15-member commission investigates earthquakes, researches earthquake-related issues and reports, and recommends policies and programs needed to reduce earthquake risk in California. Dr. Miyamoto has served as a Seismic Safety Commissioner for the past 8 years where he has advocated for resiliency increase in California. The post Dr. Kit Miyamoto Elected as a Chair of California Seismic Safety Commission appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine . source https://csengineermag.com/dr-kit-miyamoto-elected-as-a-chair-of-california-seismic-safety-commission/

New location serves growing region AUSTIN, TX and LINCOLNSHIRE, IL –  National civil engineering and surveying firm  Manhard Consulting  has opened a new office in Austin, Texas. The firm’s newest location, its 10th office nationwide, is managed by  Jesse Conrad , VP, who is based in the company’s Dallas office and responsible for managing all of Texas. Austin has been a target market for Manhard, and after careful analysis, the opportunity to bring the right associates onto the team, and given the region’s growth, it made sense to establish a presence here. In addition to Conrad as manager, new Manhard team members based in Austin include Adam Burke, PE, project manager and associate principal;  Casey Giles , PE, senior project manager and associate principal; and  John Lewis , who will manage projects and work on business development. “These leaders support the growth in the Austin area, and the office complements our existing presence in Texas,” said  Don Manhard, Jr. , President

Pompano Beach, Florida (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brownies Marine Group, Inc. (OTCQB: BWMG), a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of tankless dive equipment and high pressure air and industrial compressors in the marine industry, announced today that its BLU3 revolutionary line of ultra-portable tankless diving systems will be available on  Amazon.com . The company recently shipped their first product to Amazon Prime and is expected to be available for shipping in the next week. Brownie’s Marine has also created their own store front on Amazon, which was approved and is currently live. ­­­­Robert Carmichael, President and CEO, stated, “Our BLU3 line of tankless diving system is a critical stage in providing full vertical integration of the diving experience for the consumer. The Nemo and future iterations of the product are perfect ways to get people into the water, and start their diving experience. We continue to execute on our growth strategy and are excited about broadening o

Last summer’s explosion at a hydrogen  refuelling station in Oslo  was a wake-up call to the hydrogen distribution industry. Despite the resulting rain of projectiles there were no casualties, but it could have been a lot worse. Explosion risk analysis has now become a mandatory part of the design process and if not followed through effectively threatens to derail the hydrogen fuel revolution before it even begins. UK-based  Rhino Doors ’ planned innovative new range of  U ltra  F ast  E xplosion  R elief (UFER) products contribute significantly to reducing explosion risk and consequence and will help to get the worldwide hydrogen refuelling network along the road to success. With 1.2 million hydrogen fuel cell vehicles expected to be on the road worldwide by 2023, fuel retailers will be facing increasing consumer and commercial demand to provide more hydrogen refuelling stations. It is becoming clear that hydrogen powered buses, lorries and trains will lead the field as battery powe

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 2020 –    McLaren Engineering Group ,  the full-service engineering firm, announced that founder and CEO,  Malcolm G. McLaren, P.E., S.E.C.B., M.ASCE,  has been honored with the  Engineering Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 National Award  by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). “Mal is not only a leader in the office, but he is also an engineering pioneer. Since founding the firm in his basement in 1977, his entrepreneurial spirit quickly propelled McLaren Engineering Group to the forefront of the AEC industry,” says McLaren President, Jeremy Billig, PE. “His vision has enabled us to provide an unparalleled line of quality services for well over 15,000 projects and make positive impacts on communities worldwide. This award is a true testament of Mal’s career and is well-deserved.” This prestigious honor bestowed by the ASCE Committee recognizes entrepreneurs who create successful private-sector organizations that employ civil engineers and expand

Potsdam, NY (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wastewater may hold the key to discovering the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on Clarkson’s Potsdam Hill Campus — before anyone even suspects they are infected. Under the direction of Shane Rogers, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, the University is conducting cutting-edge, wastewater-based epidemiology — in other words, analyzing sewage samples for trace amounts of the coronavirus. “Detection in sewage provides an indicator of potential new cases on campus and is another layer of security in the network of protective measures we have employed,” Rogers explains. In collaboration with local government and school districts, the project is expanding across the North Country to provide a key early-warning system for communities, public schools and higher education institutions in St. Lawrence County and beyond. Rogers is just the scientist for the job. He received his BS in civil engineering and his MS and PhD in civil and envir

American Road & Transportation Builders Association honor awarded for outstanding leadership and long-term service in the transportation design and construction industry’s public or private sectors BOSTON   – The American Road & Transportation Builders Association honored HNTB group director Mary Jane O’Meara with the Ethel S. Birchland Lifetime Achievement Award for her 40-plus year commitment to the transportation industry, including the advancement of female leadership. The presentation took place during the virtual ARTBA 2020 National Convention. O’Meara began her career in transportation working as a consultant for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Several years later, Massport hired her as operations manager for the Tobin Bridge, and subsequently she was promoted to director of the bridge – a post she held for 18 years. In 2011, she joined HNTB to lead the Boston office, and today she is a vice president in the national toll group. As a longtime, active m

World leading noise-mapping software developer, SoundPLAN, has released version 5.1 of its SoundPLANessential software . SoundPLANessential can calculate the noise emissions from roads, railways and industry sources. It is designed for the occasional users who only have an infrequent requirement for noise impact assessment.  The software provides a simple and quick noise model generation, a straight forward application of noise modelling standards and creates reliable tabular and graphical results with the investment of minimal time. SoundPLANessential version 5.1 includes the amendments to the Building Acoustics-Outside calculation due to changes in EN ISO 12354-3:2017, relating to the estimation of the acoustic performance of buildings. The Building Acoustics-Outside calculation features predicts the required acoustic transmission loss based on outdoor noise impact and occupancy (e.g., bedroom, living space,..). The software also incorporates an update to the award-winning [1]

Kais Al-Rawi Awarded Javier F. Horvilleur Outstanding Young Professional Houston, Texas (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Walter P Moore proudly announces that  Kais Al-Rawi, AIA  has been named the 2020 recipient of the Javier F. Horvilleur Outstanding Young Professional Award. The Horvilleur Award is presented annually to one young professional at the firm who has exemplified excellence in technical design, client service, and business acumen. The award is named for and is in appreciative memory of Javier F. Horvilleur, PE (1954-2002), who was an inspirational leader-engineer at the firm for over two decades. The award was presented by selection committee chair  Aaron White , Director of Digital Practice for the Structures Group, and  Erik Verboon , Director of Enclosure Engineering. The presentation was made at the annual Structures Group Operations Meeting, which was held virtually on October 2, 2020. Kais is the first architect to receive this award in the firm’s history. Kais is an Associate

Potsdam, NY (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A generous gift from David M. Spatz of West Hills Lake, Tex., has established the David M. Spatz ’68 Endowed Chair to support the Director of Clarkson University’s nationally- recognized Engineering and Management (E&M) Program. The endowment will contribute to salary, benefits, and research funds for the Spatz Chair. Professor Michelle Crimi ‘95, current Director of the Engineering & Management Program at Clarkson, with a joint appointment as Professor in the Institute for a Sustainable Environment, is the inaugural recipient of the Spatz Endowed Chair. Spatz said he wanted to establish this endowment because, “Clarkson gave me a really strong education, learning environment, and campus experience which became the foundation of my success in life.” Clarkson Provost Robyn Hannigan says this endowment will ignite those connections for students for years to come. “This professorship will enable experiential learning and high-quality research to b