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Advanced geospatial augmented reality overlays now compatible with ANAFI platform drones Paris and Middleton, WI:   Parrot , the leading European drone group, announced today its partnership with  Rapid Imaging – a technology provider delivering geospatial augmented reality (AR) and situational awareness solutions to government and enterprise users. This partnership pairs Parrot ANAFI USA, ANAFI platform drones, and the FreeFly SDK with Rapid Imaging’s  SmartCam3D®  SDK, the industry-leading geospatial Augmented Reality and situational awareness platform for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. SmartCam3D®  overlays valuable geospatial data such as Street Vectors, Road Names, Points of Interest, Polygons, and other pertinent map entities onto real-time, full-motion-video (FMV) provided by the ANAFI USA’s powerful 4K HDR video, 32x zoom, and live video streaming capabilities – providing mission personnel with advanced situational awareness as they perform critical dron...

(AUSTIN, Texas)– AG&E Structural Engenuity (AG&E) is proud to announce Steven C. Ball, PE, SE as Executive Principal and Director of Aviation. Based in our Austin office, Ball will work with our leaders to build and further develop client relationships in the aviation industry across the nation. Ball has more than 35 years of experience in the structural engineering field and has distinguished himself nationally and internationally with award-winning designs and innovative first-time structural solutions. Ball was the lead structural designer for numerous iconic and landmark structures across the United States and in Europe for high-rise buildings, hospitals, museums, sports arenas, convention centers, airport expansions, seismic retrofits, as well as structures using glass as the primary structural system. “Steve Ball’s expertise will allow AG&E to significantly increase its technical depth and breadth for projects across the United States and internationally” said San...

Agreement supports ongoing commitment to reach underrepresented groups through interagency  collaborative efforts   The U.S. National Science Foundation and NASA have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing the framework for collaborative efforts to broaden participation in engineering. The collaboration will involve NASA’s Minority University Research and Education program, which engages underrepresented populations through a wide variety of initiatives, and  NSF’s Broadening Participation in Engineering  and  NSF INCLUDES  programs. NSF INCLUDES supports national infrastructure for collaborations that broaden participation in STEM fields for historically underrepresented groups. NSF’s Broadening Participation in Engineering program supports research to develop a diverse, inclusive and well-prepared engineering workforce. “The goal with this new agreement...

Ferguson brings experience in strategic healthcare facility planning and design, as well as innovative analytical and facilitation skills to McMillan Pazdan Smith. GREENVILLE, S.C. and CHARLOTTE, N.C.  —  McMillan Pazdan Smith , a regional, studio-based architecture, planning and interior design firm with six offices in the Southeast, has hired Minta Ferguson as Director of Planning. Ferguson’s new role will weave together her professional disciplines of planning, strategy, finance and operations. She is looking forward to strengthening the firm’s foundation in research and development and thought leadership, as well as expanding their pre-design service offerings. Ferguson received a Professional Bachelor of Architecture degree from Virginia Tech in 2007, but knew she wanted to do great things in architecture going all the way back to grade school. As her career has developed, she developed a passion for making positive changes through community health and wellness. She...

AI camera and enablement software company announces multiple AI model partnerships as industry analysts forecast US$8 billion in video telematics revenue. Las Vegas / Singapore Smarter AI – the leader in AI cameras and enablement software with precision AI for trusted data and decisions – was named in a recent report by global technology market advisory firm ABI Research . The report states that AI for ADAS, cabin monitoring, and DMS is powering a “29% CAGR in video solution shipments by 2026, generating revenues exceeding US$8 billion.” The report examines the factors driving demand for AI video telematics and provides an in-depth application analysis report, which includes Smarter AI’s software-defined cameras , growing ecosystem of AI models and developers, and expanding global deployments. Ahead of the Curve Prior to the release of the report, Smarter AI had announced partnerships with multiple developers of AI models for commercial video telematics, including Brodmann17 , C...

PHILADELPHIA, IRVINE, Calif., SEATTLE and MIAMI (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hill International (NYSE:HIL), the global leader in managing construction risk, announced today it has promoted Michael Smith to President of the company’s Americas Region. Smith previously served as Hill’s Senior Vice President and Western Regional Manager. In addition, Hill also announced several other key promotions in the Americas. First, Gregory Heinz, current Vice President and Operations Manager, will assume Smith’s previous position as Senior Vice President and Western Region Manager. In addition current Hill Senior Vice President and Southeast Regional Manager Luis Lugo will assume the role of Senior Vice President, Business Development, Americas, current Vice President Eladio Castrodad, PE, PMP, CGC, will be the new First Vice President for Florida and Caribbean Region, and J.P Villamizar will be First Vice President for Southern California Operations. Smith assumes his new role with Hill after nearly 25 ...

As the latest Leica Geosystems authorised distributor and service partner, we can offer the latest innovative technology, including the most advanced GNSS, 3D laser scanner and total station solutions. We supply surveying professionals, contractors, civil engineers, utility providers, construction and geospatial industries, delivering high service levels that match with the calibre of brands we carry. In addition to the sale and hire of leading surveying instruments, we also offer a national support, repair, and calibration service, along with technical support and training. Previously established as Opti-cal Survey Equipment Ltd, we’ve built G2 Survey with high emphasis on cutting edge support. In addition, G2Survey has implemented a full e-commerce platform, with more and more quality products being added each day, as well as a section of used and reconditioned instruments. G2Survey have invested in a suite of Leica Robotic Total Stations, 3D Laser Scanners and GPS Equipment, creat...

Caco Abbo granted licensing contra ct for Personal Protective Equipment NEWS RELEASE BY CACO ABBO INTERNACIONALPanama, Rep. of Panama | Caco Abbo is pleased to announce that on September 22, 2020, Caco Abbo Internacional, S.A. became the exclusive licensee for North, Central, South America and the Caribbean to develop Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) under the GE brand. This includes head, face, arm, eye, hearing, respiratory and fall protection as well as high visibility workwear. Caco Abbo’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program offers the user in the industrial, construction and manufacturing segments the excellence in quality that the GE brand represents. Joel Abbo, CEO of Caco Abbo Internacional, S.A, says: “It is an honor to be a licensed partner of GE and I would like to thank GE for putting their trust in our company. This agreement confirms the solid financial standing of our company as well as the confirmation of our knowledge in creating and dist...

Emergency works are currently being undertaken by leading wet civil engineering firm Land & Water, on the River Don in Doncaster, to repair a large slip on an embankment on behalf of BAM Nuttall and the Environment Agency. The works which commenced this week will see Land & Water use a 100tonne crane  and 17tonne long reach excavator, mounted on to a pontoon from the adjacent Sheffield and South Yorkshire Canal, to carry out sheet piling to the toe of the river embankment. The reach of this machinery makes it an ideal solution for the task which will also see the civil engineering firm dig out in front of and behind the piles, using the crane and grab, to bench in the failed slope section by section, placing rip rap stone to protect the bank. Discussing the works, Land & Water’s Project Manager Charlie Oakes says: “This is such an interesting project for Land & Water as it allows us to use our capabilities and specialist plant to safeguard the river’s embankment a...

(HOUSTON) Planning, engineering and program management firm  Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN)  has appointed four employees – Mathew Busby, Clement Medina, Ruba Shaikh, and Philip Wheat – as associates. A project manager at LAN, Busby, P.E., has 13 years of experience developing solutions for municipal clients. He has designed projects ranging from utility relocations and pipelines to pump stations and treatment plants. Since joining LAN in 2018, Busby has helped grow the firm’s municipal revenue in the Dallas market by more than a million dollars a year. Some of the notable projects he has managed include the City of Tyler sanitary sewer rehabilitation, City of Dallas Montfort Road improvements, and City of Plano Jasmine Lane Street replacement. In addition, Busby is also a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, alumni of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) Leadership Institute, and a leader in his local TSPE Dallas chapter. For hi...

OMAHA, Neb.  — HDR’s Jason McGlashan, P.E., has been promoted to transportation program delivery services director. With nearly 30 years of experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and delivering multimodal solutions, McGlashan will develop and grow our consulting services and program delivery services across all transportation markets, emphasizing how we can help serve clients throughout their projects’ life cycles. His responsibilities will include managing and coordinating program initiatives; supporting the development and implementation of strategic plans and budgets; and facilitating work-share opportunities. “Jason works across our practice to execute planning and transportation decisions that promote tailored, sustainable development in our communities, as well as capitalize on advanced technologies to efficiently solve complex problems,” said HDR Professional Services Director Pat Hickox. “With his leadership, we’ll focus on expanding and diversifying our se...

A More Efficient, Safer Alternative to Sourcing Copper Via Bacteria HOUSTON- Copper remains one of the single most ubiquitous metals in everyday life. As a conductor of heat and electricity, it is utilized in wires, roofing and plumbing, as well as a catalyst for petrochemical plants, solar and electrical conductors and for a wide range of energy related applications. Subsequently, any method to harvest more of the valuable commodity proves a useful endeavor. Debora Rodrigues, Ezekiel Cullen Professor of Engineering at the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering, in collaboration with Francisco C. Robles Hernandez, professor at the UH College of Technology and Ellen Aquino Perpetuo, professor at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil offered conclusive research for understanding how bacteria found in copper mines convert toxic copper ions to stable single-atom copper. In their co-authored  paper , “Copper Mining Bacteria: Converting toxic copper ions into a stable singl...

Best and brightest nondestructive testing (NDT) talent will compete to uncover flaws in a variety of structural configurations, representing the industry’s first and only competition of its kind New York, NY —Atlas Evaluation & Inspection Services ( AEIS ), a leading testing, inspection, and certification company, announced the first-ever Goel Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Challenge will take place this December 3-4, 2021 at the firm’s headquarters at 801 Montrose Avenue in South Plainfield, NJ. Nagesh Goel, President and Co-Founder of AEIS, made the announcement. “Ultrasonic testing is one of the most powerful tools in the NDT toolbox, used on some of today’s most important infrastructure projects to identify flaws before they become problems,” stated Mr. Goel. “We are proud to host the first-ever Goel Ultrasonic Testing Challenge this year, providing inspection professionals from all over the nation the opportunity to complete a series of UT challenges, competing for the grand-prize ...

VALPARAISO, IN — To construct the three v-pier bridges that comprise the Panther Island Bridges in Fort Worth, Texas Sterling Construction Company needed an enormous falsework structure composed of large steel beams, pipe, timbers and wood. Erecting the form with conventional cranes was not a problem, however, removing the structure once the concrete was poured and hardened presented a challenge. The completed bridge did not allow access to the falsework with a traditional crane. In addition, a key concern was the anticipated variation of the loads both in shape and weight.  Each section of falsework weighed roughly 70 tons but due to structural variations, an individual lifting point might equal three tons at one point and 15 tons at another.  What could provide the required lifting capacity and control the uneven loads in the limited footprint? Texas Sterling called upon the heavy lifting experts at Engineered Rigging for a solution. Drawing upon their recent experien...

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is pleased to announce that the special guest at the LEEA Awards 2021 will be stand-up comedian and television presenter Dara O’Briain. Best known in the UK for hosting Mock the Week, The Panel and The Apprentice: You’re Fired!, Dara continues to tour globally with his brilliantly funny gigs, leaving international audiences in stitches. He started his career in television as a children’s presenter on RTÉ, and performed his first stand-up tour in Ireland after studying at University College, Dublin, where he studied Mathematical Physics. He has maintained a stronghold over the comedy circuit ever since performing at the world famous Just for Laughs Festival Gala, The Royal Variety Performance, the Apollo and other leading comedy venues. Dara has developed an enormous reputation as an awards host at ceremonies and corporate events, and LEEA looks forward to a brilliant night of fun and celebration with the award-winning comedian this No...

Continuously active throughout the pandemic, award-winning integrated design firm JZA+D has been pushing past perceived boundaries for small to mid-size architecture and interior design studios. As a result, the firm is expanding its ranks. Joshua Zinder and Mark A. Sullivan – JZA+D managing partner and partner, respectively – have announced the addition of two new project designers to the roster,  Yadie Meko  and  Stewart Tillyer . According to Zinder, the attention to recruitment and hiring comes as the firm looks to expand its portfolio of hospitality, multifamily, retail, workplace, and academic work. The addition of two project designers is expected to sustain business development efforts while enhancing service to current clients and undergirding the firm’s commitment to design excellence. “Yadie and Stewart come from entirely different backgrounds, but both are creative, hardworking, and talented,” says Zinder. “After just a short time since starting with u...

GBI Announces 2020 Green Globes Project of the Year, Runner Up and Honorable Mentions in Virtual Awards Ceremony on Earth Day. Portland, Ore.(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Green Building Initiative (GBI) announced the NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Building 4221 as the 2020 Green Globes Project of the Year in a virtual awards ceremony yesterday on Earth Day. The project earned a Three Green Globes rating under Green Globes for New Construction in February 2020. NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Building 4221, located in Huntsville, AL, was designed with sustainability in mind at each stage, including building planning, design, construction, and operations. This project earned the Project of the Year designation for its innovative and thoughtful sustainability achievements, implemented early in design by a robust integrated design process. A customized stormwater management plan, cistern, and bioswales, reducing runoff rate through the use of a stormwater capture and inf...

Riga, Latvia – SPH Engineering announces the official launch of its in-house drone flight area, enriched with a unique 450×70 meter range for various types of geophysical sensor testing with UAVs. The purpose-built testing ground features multiple targets of different materials and sizes buried in a variety of soil types. SPH Engineering’s test range is designed for manufacturers, surveying and scientific teams for equipment testing and various experiments. The four distinct seasons in Latvia provide the opportunity to test the technologies in a wide range of conditions: dry soil in summer, wet to extremely muddy in spring/autumn, and frozen in winter. Dozens of real-life application scenarios for geological sensors were taken into account to design the testing area. There are 23 permanently installed targets (pipes, barrels, etc.) buried in natural soil (layers from sand to clay) to inspect. The coordinates of the targets are known with cm-level precision to ensur...

Improved ultra-compact design for greater space savings in battery-driven IoT equipment and drones Santa Clara, CA and Kyoto, Japan (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  ROHM  Semiconductor today introduced their new  CSL1104WB  ultra-compact, high luminous intensity white chip LEDs. The products are optimized for applications requiring high brightness white light emission, such as IoT devices, drones, and other battery-equipped applications. In recent years, high luminous intensity (2.0cd) white LEDs have been increasingly adopted to improve visibility in a range of applications in the consumer electronics and automotive sectors. At the same time, the emergence of applications that mount multiple LEDs in a small space – such as IoT devices and drones – require high density mounting. This makes it difficult to achieve high brightness in a compact footprint. High brightness in an ultra-compact size improves design flexibility The CSL1104WB series achieves a high luminous inten...