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Former Arizona DOT Deputy Director Scott Omer joins the firm as transportation planning director for Arizona; Joshua Palmer named Southwest Mountain District water lead.   PHOENIX  —WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, is welcoming Scott Omer and Joshua Palmer to the Southwest Mountain District leadership team in response to rapid growth in the five-state area. Omer is joining the firm as vice president and principal director for transportation planning in the district and will be based in the Tempe office serving Arizona. Palmer has been named district leader for water and will be based in Salt Lake City. “WSP has been experiencing tremendous growth in the Southwest, so having proven leaders like Scott and Joshua join our team to guide our transportation and water businesses will be of tremendous value to our clients,” said Shaun Grimm, senior vice president and Southwest Mountain District lead. “Scott and Joshua not only bring a high level...

Indianapolis, Ind. — Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, is thrilled to announce the promotion of long-time employee Jeff Carlson to Director of Construction Services. In the newly created role at Superior, Carlson will manage labor relations, collective bargaining negotiations, man-hour allocations and workforce development across the Midwest region. “I am honored and excited for this opportunity to teach and grow Superior leaders while continuing to foster our core values,” Carlson said. Carlson has devoted 26 years to Superior and is a proud second-generation employee. He joined the team in 1996 as a carpenter apprentice and quickly impressed leadership with his strong work ethic and enthusiasm for learning. He has climbed through the ranks, leading projects that received both national and regional high distinctions. Carlson recently worked as the General Structures Superintendent for the four-phased I-65 / I-70 North Split reconstruction pr...

Riga, Latvia – SPH Engineering announces the 3rd generation of the UgCS SkyHub hardware and releases the largest update of the UgCS SkyHub software ever. The development accumulates the 5 year knowledge of supporting diverse ‘drone and sensor’ integrations for geophysical and hydrographic purposes. The UgCS SkyHub hardware is a unique UAV onboard computer to support the collection of data from diverse sensors. The 1st generation version of UgCS SkyHub was developed in 2017 to integrate a low-frequency GPR system with DJI M600 Pro drone. Since then its functions have been constantly improved, connectivity possibilities have been extended, support for more types of drones and sensors have been added. As of today the functions of UgCS SkyHub allow to maintain flights of UAVs with a mounted sensor (like a magnetometer, echo sounder, metal detector etc) and to collect data from sensors like GPR, methane detector, gamma radiation counter, etc. which don’t have an internal data logger. ...

London, UK — Supply Chain Sustainability School (the “School”) has joined an exclusive group of companies in receiving Britain’s most coveted business prize; a Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Launched in 2012, the School is an industry-wide collaboration of major companies to enable a sustainable built environment through knowledge and collaboration. The School is unique – it enables collaboration between competitor companies who share a common supply chain, and a realisation that the industry cannot develop the sustainable buildings and infrastructure society it needs without more sustainable suppliers. Its free online learning platform gives 50,000 registered users access to 3,000 learning resources, 400 virtual training sessions each year, and a range of diagnostic and benchmarking tools to support companies on focusing their sustainability strategies. The School has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development because its approach has delivered signifi...

Simpson Strong-Tie , the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions,  announced the debut of the Simpson Strong-Tie ®  Quik Drive ®  PROHSD Wood-to-Steel solution, a faster, more reliable,  more ergonomic fastening system designed to boost efficiency and performance for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and truck bed manufacturers as they produce trailer floor and truck bed assemblies. The  Quik Drive PROHSD solution  consists of a family of auto-feed screw driving systems and wood-to-steel fasteners. To the existing PROHSD60 and PROHSD75 Wood-to-Steel products and Strong-Drive ®  TB Wood-to-Steel screws, Simpson Strong-Tie is adding enhanced variations: the PROHSD60M and PROHSD75M tools, and a new high-performing Strong-Drive TF Wood-to-Steel screw. The Quik Drive PROHSD60M and PROHSD75M tools have been modified with a new nosepiece that provides greater stability when driving the robust Strong-Drive TB and TF Wood-to-St...

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) and its members are proud to support Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD), which this year will take place on 7 July 2022, and encourages organisations and individuals to share any content they are producing or events they are hosting for adding to the new dedicated website for #GLAD2022, which is now live at globalliftingawarenessday.com . The site provides a hub for the latest news, updates, videos and downloads around the big day and lists the partners supporting the event. #GLAD2022 will see the Lifting Industry reach out to a broad coalition of end user sectors by uniting to share material promoting safety and high standards of load lifting. Anyone with an interest in lifting and working at height can contribute. Participating can be as easy as using the hashtag #GLAD2022 across social media platforms such as of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikToK, adding the GLAD2022 logo to email signatures, all the way through...

EXTON, Pa. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the  infrastructure engineering software  company, announced the date for the release of its first quarter 2022 operating results and its presentations at upcoming investor conferences. First Quarter 2022 Operating Results Bentley Systems will release first quarter 2022 operating results, before the market opens, on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. A live Zoom video webinar of the event can be accessed at 8:15 a.m. EDT that same day  through a  direct registration link .  Alternatively, the event can  be accessed from the Events & Presentations page on Bentley Systems’ Investor Relations website at  https://investors.bentley.com . A replay and transcript will be available after the conclusion of the live event on Bentley Systems’ Investor Relations website. U...

DETROIT –   Giffels Webster , a Detroit-headquartered consulting firm specializing in planning, land development and infrastructure solutions for public, private and institutional clients, announced the promotion of three new partners in its practice. “They bring energy and new ideas that, when coupled with the existing leadership, are an integral part of the future of Giffels Webster,” said Scott Clein, PE, LEED, AP, president and partner at Giffels Webster. “For 70 years, Giffels Webster has been committed to providing quality service to our clients, and our new partners will play a key role in continuing this legacy while guiding the future of the firm.” The most recent additions to the leadership team are: Nancy Standish, PE, LEED AP  – Standish has 17 years of experience with Giffels Webster and most recently served as a senior project manager. She is a registered professional engineer, LEED AP certified and has degrees in architecture and civil engineering from Lawre...

Integrated Emergency Vehicle Preemption Solution Technology Now Informs Traffic Signals and Other Motorists of Approaching First Responders Santa Clara, Calif., –    LYT , a leader in intelligent connected traffic technology solutions, announced its LYT Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) solution now integrates with HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud to better inform traffic signals and other motorists of approaching emergency vehicles.  Click here for more information . LYT’s EVP solution, known as LYT.emergency, produces a consistent and reliable green light for every emergency vehicle more affordably than other products on the market. These solutions harness the power of a single secure edge device installed in Traffic Management Centers that enable emergency vehicles to speak directly to networked traffic signals in cities through the LYT.speed cloud platform. HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud collision prevention solution delivers real-time notifications from active emergency vehi...

As women continue to enter skilled trades as a career choice, we’re seeing more female-owned businesses and organizations emerge. But how do these new women-run companies get started? What resources are available to help them succeed? There are many great resources available to help women who want to enter these industries, including apprenticeships, classes, certifications, associations, books and blogs. This guide will provide you with valuable information and inspiration as you prepare for your career in the skilled trades. What Are Skilled Trades? Skilled trades are those that require a high level of education and training. There are many kinds of skilled trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, roofing, HVAC and painting. Each of these trades requires its own skill set, knowledge and certifications. Many skilled trades require a vocational school certificate or degree, and some may require a bachelor’s degree. It’s important to know what each tra...

Trimble Access Field Software Now Integrates with Infotech’s Appia Service to Bring Survey-Grade Accuracy to Inspection Workflows SUNNYVALE, Calif.  — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and Infotech ® announced an enhanced collaboration to improve the inspection process for civil infrastructure projects. Through the connection of Trimble ® Access field software and Infotech’s Appia ® service, the software integration streamlines the workflow from survey to construction to provide high-accuracy measurement workflows for daily work reports and inspection reporting for inspectors in engineering, construction and local public agencies. Simplified Field-to-Office Inspection Solution with Survey-Grade Accuracy   Traditionally, inspectors manually transcribe their measurements. By streamlining the connection between data collected by Trimble GNSS rovers and simultaneously syncing Trimble Access, Infotech Mobile Inspector ® and Infotech Appia, inspectors can now complete their daily work...

Dallas, Texas – Austin Duehr, PE, ENV SP, has completed the National Society of Professional Engineer’s (NSPE) Emerging Leaders Program. Austin was one of the 16 individuals chosen from around the country to participate in the program created to develop strong leaders in the engineering field. “NSPE’s program has benefitted and improved my presence in the workplace. The training has helped me to create more efficient and consistent processes to help clients and my community,” said Duehr. “I’m glad I had the opportunity to be selected for this program. I know I will be a better leader for my team.” The members of the program completed tasks throughout the course that focused on skills to better strategize plans, build efficient teams, and successfully provide valued service to clients. The seven-month training allowed Duehr to master skills such as team development, communication, ownership and presentation skills. Duehr has been with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam for nearly three ...

VALPARAISO, IND. — The heavy lifting equipment and engineering specialist, Engineered Rigging, has hired Nick Darlage as director of projects. Darlage is based at the company’s facility in Valparaiso, Ind., where he coordinates internal and external resources throughout the project life cycle — from concept to completion. Darlage brings 13 years of experience to the job. Prior to joining Engineered Rigging, he served in numerous project management and engineering positions, including operations manager for Diamond Waterjet and project engineer for Indiana Toll-Road Contractors. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering & Management Technology from Purdue University. Engineered Rigging’s pioneering culture attracted Darlage to the company. “I enjoy being part of a team that is willing to put in the extra effort and ingenuity needed to solve tough logistical challenges,” he said. “We are excited to add such an experienced project director to our team,” shared Chr...

More accuracy. More options. Logan, UT  – Juniper Systems is excited to introduce the all-new Geode GNS3 GNSS Receiver. The Geode GNS3 allows users to easily collect real-time GNSS data with sub-meter, sub-foot, and decimeter accuracy options – without the huge price tag or complexity of other precision receivers. This scalable platform allows users to purchase the level of accuracy they need now while having the option to increase accuracy in the future. The Geode GNS3 GNSS receiver is now available worldwide. “This new Geode offers expanded accuracy options to our users,” said John Florio, Geode product manager at Juniper Systems. “We set out to deliver a product that is scalable to our user’s needs. The GNS3 allows users to purchase a receiver that fits their accuracy needs at the moment, while still being able to unlock greater accuracy through subscriptions when that need arises.” Available in both single frequency and upgradable multi-frequency antenna configurations...

Fayetteville Campus to Create 140 Jobs Over Five Years and Expand JMP’s U.S. Footprint for Greater Access to Intelligent Automation Solutions Project is JMP’s Latest Step in Building a Global Presence in the $500 Billion Automation Market FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.  – JMP Solutions recently announced that construction is complete on its new state-of-the-art Automation & Robotics facility in Northwest Arkansas and that it is open for business. The 20,000-square-foot manufacturing and integration space will provide world-class automation and robotics solutions to the region and create approximately 140 jobs in the next five years. The new facility opened for business on March 1, 2022. With the new facility, the automation systems integrator provides U.S. customers greater access to its intelligent automation and robotics services and can more easily serve its growing roster of core customers in the region. In addition to automation and robotics integration, the company’s offerings als...

Widespread pullback in construction activity following a strong February HAMILTON, NJ —  Total construction starts fell 12% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $903.8 billion, according to Dodge Construction Network . Nonresidential building starts lost 29%, in part due to the start of three large manufacturing facilities in the prior month. When those three large projects are removed, nonresidential starts in March would have risen 10%. Residential starts also fell 3%, and nonbuilding starts lost 2%. Year-to-date, total construction was 9% higher in the first three months of 2022 than in the same period of 2021. Nonresidential building starts rose 26%, residential starts gained 3%, while nonbuilding starts were 1% lower. For the 12 months ending March 2022, total construction starts were 15% above the 12 months ending March 2021. Nonresidential starts were 25% higher, residential starts gained 15% and nonbuilding starts were down 1%. “The volatility caused by the e...

WALTHAM, MA — Simpson Gumpertz & Heger’s (SGH) Applied Science & Research Center recently received ISO/IEC17025 accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) for several concrete testing methods. These procedures, conducted in SGH’s Waltham, MA, headquarters, went through a stringent evaluation process with A2LA professionals observing and auditing the facility in 2022 and will be reaudited biannually. Achieving this accreditation (Certificate Number: 6551.01) affirms SGH’s commitment to quality and allows us to continue enhancing the services we provide to our clients and peers across the industry. “I am impressed every day at the breadth and depth of our testing capabilities,” said Norman Perkins, SGH Director of Applied Science and Research. “Our technical professionals and laboratory staff continue to grow their expertise in physical testing, environmental simulations, materials science, microscopy, and research partnerships, and allow us...

Solving housing issues with new, cutting-edge technology MELBOURNE, Fla. and MIAMI (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Apis Cor , the company that prints buildings, and  SMASH , a community land trust for housing justice, announced their partnership to 3D-print affordable homes in Miami-Dade county. As partners, Apis Cor and SMASH will define the unique needs and specific technical objectives of their first building project and work with officials in Miami-Dade to demonstrate the viability of 3D-printing homes in South Florida. “In a market where land is prohibitively expensive like Miami, and where there are limited funds for housing production, 3D-printing technology offers the kind of market disruption that could finally provide conscious builders with the means to meet the extraordinary demand for affordable housing in the county,” said Adrian Alberto Madriz, Executive Director, SMASH-Miami. “Partnering with SMASH gives us the opportunity to push our technology and materials in new way...

3D-Printing Homes for Low-Cost Housing Communities MELBOURNE, Fla. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —   Apis Cor , the company that 3D prints buildings, announced the construction industry’s only Affordable Housing Cooperative Program (AHCP) for the design, development and production of low-cost, 3D-printed homes. Apis Cor, recognized for developing the first robots and equipment capable of 3D printing full-scale buildings completely on site, is launching the AHCP with  Eden Village ,  SMASH , and  VPG Enterprise . Planning and defining the cost requirements, environments, and community needs of each project has begun. AHCP partners will break ground and 3D-print their first homes in 2023. “Affordable housing is a complex problem and it differs from city to city and state to state,” said Anna Cheniuntai, CEO and Co-Founder of Apis Cor. “We know 3D-printing technology can be adapted to satisfy a wide range of needs, environments and specific building design and cost requirements. W...