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Ty Jahn, P.E., is serving as the technical program chair at ISM’s  15th International Workshop on Micropiles  being held May 31-June 2, 2023, in Vail, Colorado.  Jahn is an area manager for Condon-Johnson & Associates, working in Bozeman, Montana.  With over a decade of experience in the geotechnical construction space, Jahn specializes in small-diameter drilling and micropiles. He has used that experience to lead successful construction projects and designs across the Western United States. He is a registered professional engineer in three states. Over the years, his strengths at Condon-Johnson have garnered recognition for representing North America in the 2019 ISM Micropile World Cup and publishing several papers. He may spend his days in Bozeman, but it’s the desire to come up with creative new solutions to problems that gets him out of bed in the morning.  ISM’s 15th International Workshop on Micropiles includes lectures, discussions and panel sessions on all aspects of micr

Sue Frank is serving as the chair of ISM’s  15th International Workshop on Micropiles  being held May 31-June 2, 2023, in Vail, Colorado.  Sue Frank is the CEO/president of TEI Rock Drills in Colorado. She has worked in the drilling industry for 32 years. Since taking on the role of CEO in 2006, she has lead TEI Rock Drills to achieve ISO Certification streamling the company’s manufacturing process and increasing overall productivity. Under Frank’s leadership TEI has experienced financial gains and has grown to be a leading manufacturer of excavator drill attachments, limited access drill rigs, safety equipment and associated components.  She is an active member of industry organizations, currently serving her second term on the ADSC Board of Directors. She is also an active member of DFI and ISM, and a member of ADSC/DFI Micropile Committee, ADSC Safety Committee, ADSC Anchored Earth Retention, ADSC Associate Committee, and DFI Women in Deep Foundations Committee.  Frank was honore

Andrew Foden, PhD, PE has joined HNTB as national bridge practice consultant and vice president. Based in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Foden is a known leader and expert in all aspects of bridge design, evaluation, rehabilitation, testing and analysis on bridge projects from conception to construction. He has a particular strength and expertise in the use and application of ultra-high-performance concrete. Recently, he was the lead subject matter expert for the UHPC overlay project currently underway on the Delaware Memorial Bridge. This is the first application in the world of this technology on a suspension bridge. When completed, it will set a record in the United States for the largest use of UHPC on a single project. “Andrew has an extensive career in structural engineering and proven expertise in developing innovative approaches to complex bridges across the nation,” said Ted Zoli, HNTB senior vice president and national bridge practice consultant. “We are fortunate to add Andrew

Leading edge asset management software solutions provider MentorAPM has been selected to provide and implement a complete Computerized Maintenance Management Solution (CMMS) for Alexandria Renew Enterprises (AlexRenew), Alexandria, Virginia’s wastewater treatment provider. Continuing on its 70-year-old mission to protect public health and the environment, AlexRenew will utilize the MentorAPM Work & Asset Performance Management Suite to optimize its infrastructure investments, increase productivity and enhance its ability to manage existing assets and maintenance through improved processes. The MentorAPM Work & Asset Performance Management Suite is a cloud-based CMMS with an extensive catalog of master asset types and asset strategy libraries that help expedite system configuration and management programs for rapid time to value. It provides field operators with real-time insight and a holistic understanding of system assets, integrating data from both vertical and GIS-based ho

Tyler Ranf, a specialist in the design and management of aviation projects, has joined Thornton Tomasetti’s Structural Engineering practice. Working from the San Francisco office, the new vice president will serve as aviation sector leader for the West region and will focus on a broad range of new construction, expansion and modernization projects. Tyler has more than 15 years of structural engineering experience, including the design of terminals, hangars and support facilities across the U.S. His expertise includes seismic resilience, sustainability, and innovative delivery methods, including progressive design-build. Most recently, he was with KPFF Consulting Engineers. Tyler holds bachelor’s degrees in physics and civil engineering from University of Puget Sound and Washington University, respectively. He also has a master’s degree in civil engineering and Ph.D. in structural engineering, both from the University of Washington. He is a licensed professional engineer and licensed st

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected by the City of El Paso to lead planning, visioning, and schematic design for a proposed deck plaza over the IH-10, which runs through the heart of El Paso. The deck plaza would reconnect neighborhoods that have been divided since the construction of the highway and create a public space with regional amenities that meet the needs of the community. The proposed deck plaza will consist of a cap over the roadway approximately 2,300 feet in length, over the entire length of IH-10 through downtown. In addition to planning and visioning work, Stantec’s team will provide landscape architecture, civil engineering, and structural feasibility assessments, as well as market and economic feasibility assessment in collaboration with HR&A Partners, all in coordination with community stakeholders and the Texas Department of Transportation. “El Paso’s proposed Downtown Deck Plaza project would have a profound impact

National architecture and interiors firm Dyer Brown & Associates has announced the elevation of two longstanding and successful firm leaders to the rank of principal, both women: The acclaimed firm’s director of workplace, Ashley L. Dunn, AIA, and the director of corporate services, Sara Ross, LEED AP, have been promoted to these key positions. The promotions affirm the essential role each plays in distinguishing the Dyer Brown brand in a crowded marketplace and contributing to its continued growth through innovative, sustainable design work and industry-leading levels of client wins and service. “Our success depends upon the success of the people and companies we serve,” says president Brent Zeigler, AIA, IIDA, in announcing the key elevations. “Ashley and Sara consistently deliver results for our clients in return on investment, in healthy and sustainable built environments, and in strategic, head-turning designs that singularly reflect their brands and vision. In our firm, wher

Fayetteville, AR, January 31, 2023 – Civil+Structural Engineer Media is currently seeking sponsors for the 2023 iteration of their international competition, the  Engineering Drone Video of the Year (EDVY) .  The competition runs from now through April 28th, 2023 and draws interest from more than 60 countries all over the world. From transportation to infrastructure to inventory management, the EDVY competition covers the full spectrum of drone technology’s use in the AEC industry.  By becoming a sponsor for the 2023 competition, companies are putting their product in the same conversation as those on the front lines of the industry. Sponsorship packages begin with advantages such as branding on all competition materials, access to leads, and an email marketing campaign.  These benefits only increase as the tiers of sponsorship increase. Sponsorships packages  are now available, and can be tailored to fit any firm.  Those interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2021 Engineering Dro

As it begins its 105 th year of building, Alberici Constructors, Inc. has promoted Fred Biermann to executive vice president and strengthened operational excellence with a new Integrated Project Support Services Department to be headed by John Smith .  Alberici is one of the largest privately-held companies in St. Louis and one of the nation’s largest construction firms.  Alberici reported revenue of $2.7 billion in 2022, including $330 million from St. Louis area projects.  It employs 3,500 companywide.   Biermann leads Alberici’s nationally-ranked civil, marine, and heavy industrial markets. He has orchestrated several highly complex projects including the $1.9 billion Olmsted Lock and Dam on the Ohio River; the nearly $600 million in improvements to the Naval Submarine Base in Kings Bay, Ga. for the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) ; and the $400 million Fermilab Long Baseline Neutrino Facility/Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment project in Lead, S.D.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University engineers and entomologists are making some sweet discoveries about how honeybees build and structure their honeycombs, which could lead to new fabrication techniques taken from the buzzing builders. Nikhilesh Chawla, the Ransburg Professor of Materials Engineering at Purdue, is one of the first to utilize four-dimensional (4D) imaging to delve further into the complexities of the honeycomb. The imaging allows a time-lapse view of the bees’ work without cutting into their home. The innovative view of the bees’ construction found techniques that could eventually translate into new concepts for structural materials or additive manufacturing for the construction industry. Chawla said some of the junctions between the honeycomb cells were created using less material, with the resulting porous connections resembling Swiss cheese. “It’s a lesson in materials utilization that could lend itself to new ideas and practices in structures,” Chawla said.

Engineering and construction organizations continue to turn to Oracle Primavera Cloud . Since 2017, Oracle has seen a 132% year-over-year average growth rate in customers using the solution to connect office and field teams, synchronize schedules and resources, and improve project outcomes. Companies taking advantage of Primavera Cloud’s planning, scheduling, resource and risk management capabilities include  Bashundhara Group ,  DMCI Homes ,  McCarthy , and  TNB Genco . “To help ensure successful project and business outcomes, stakeholders at every level—from the C-suite to the job site—have turned to Oracle Primavera Cloud to increase coordination, control, consistency, and compliance,” said Mark Webster, senior vice president and general manager for Oracle Construction and Engineering. “Scheduling is the heartbeat of every project and given the complexity of projects today, customers are realizing the benefits of integrating critical path method (CPM) scheduling and task management

Powered by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) and supporting organisations, it is now a widely celebrated day where manufacturers, suppliers, and end users are among those sharing material that promotes safe and high quality load lifting. Social media posts, videos, articles, and in-person activity will again be bound together by the hashtag, #GLAD2023. Industry stakeholders are also invited to share their content so LEEA can add it to the newly updated website— www.globalliftingawarenessday.com —where information about apprenticeships, military recruitment, diversity, sustainability, and technology has been posted during previous years. While the key message remains the same, LEEA has updated the logo, which will be used as another point of identity before, during, and after the event. Anyone with an interest in lifting and working at height can contribute by using the graphic and hashtag to celebrate their involvement with the industry and promote it as an interesti

Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced that construction is complete on a new high-rise creative office building located at  2130 Violet Street  in the Arts District of Los Angeles. Ware Malcomb provided architectural design services for the project;  Lowe , a Los Angeles-based national real estate investor, developer and manager, developed the project; and  Swinerton  provided general contracting services. The nine-story project totals more than 113,000 square feet and is situated along the Los Angeles River. It includes 109,100 square feet of office space, 3,400 square feet of ground-floor retail, four levels of parking for 275 vehicles, outdoor spaces including private terraces, and a 3,000 square foot rooftop deck/lounge with stunning views of the city and mountains. The building incorporates 27,000-square-foot open floorplates, high ceilings, energy efficient building systems and HVAC. The ground-up project included the reuse of an existing s

HNTB Corporation has named Bryan Jones president of the firm’s Mid-Atlantic Division. In this leadership role, Jones will oversee complex infrastructure programs, business operations and lead more than 580 multi-disciplinary HNTB professionals serving Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. “Bryan is a people-focused leader and strategic thinker who has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence in everything he does,” said Mike Sweeney, PE, president of HNTB’s Eastern Region. “That dedication and commitment to excellence is key to supporting the division’s professionals as they continue to deliver success for their clients and their communities.” Jones, a 17-year industry veteran, most recently served as office leader for HNTB’s Gulf Coast office covering Louisiana and Mississippi, achieving significant year-over-year growth. Jones joined HNTB in 2007 and held numerous management, sales and str

Josh Allison, AIA, LEED AP, Principal of Josh Allison Architecture of Charlotte, NC, selected Hope’s® Windows, Inc. custom handcrafted steel window and door systems to renovate and expand the 4,700-square foot home – while respecting the original mid-century modern architecture. Vacant for a number of years, the house sits atop a hill on a beautiful 18-acre piece of property in a mid-Atlantic state. Decades ago, it served as the birthplace for the family’s business and now hosts both large gatherings and intimate, multi-generational family get-togethers. “This project had to allow for multiple uses by the family,” Allison says. “In addition to transforming the house into a structure that is relevant and useful today, a significant part of the program was to preserve a piece of the family business’s history.” The combination of design, engineering and technology of the renovated house is a breathtaking salute to the historic innovations that took place in the home’s lowest level. Th

Thomas & Hutton (T&H) is pleased to announce its newest Professional Engineer (PE) in Georgia. Michael Lerque passed the Principles and Practices of Engineering Civil exam with the Water Resources and Environmental depth examination and satisfied the experience requirements needed to become a PE. Michael Lerque is a Civil Designer and joined Thomas & Hutton in 2015 as a CAD Technician, shortly after obtaining his degree in physics at Armstrong State University (Georgia Southern University). With a penchant for engineering and design, Michael further examined the opportunity to obtain his Engineer In Training (EIT) in the state of Georgia with his background in physics. With the support of his mentors and peers, Michael obtained his EIT certification in 2017 and went on to obtain his PE. As a Designer, Michael is responsible for preparing site development construction drawings; engineering design considerations for water, sewer, and storm drainage infrastructure; prelimin

The site features a comprehensive product guide showcasing the company’s most recent innovations and product line extensions including the award winning Flex MSE Vegetated Retaining Wall System. In Addition, the user-friendly platform boasts an extensive resources library that features 100’s of downloadable assets including literature, photos, videos, FAQ’s as well as a full CAD library for site specific installations from housing developments, road and rail and so much more. Along with this, Gravitas International have a wealth of case studies available, that showcase the variety and scale of recent projects from culvert headwalls to large scale retaining walls that is a great way to see how your own projects and schemes can benefit. ‘’We are excited to unveil our new and enhanced website to the industry. Our primary goal during the redesign and construction of  gravitasint.com  was to create a more valuable, user-centric and responsive resource across all platforms and devices, wh

Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company (“Xylem”), and Evoqua (NYSE: AQUA), a leader in mission-critical water treatment solutions and services, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Xylem will acquire Evoqua in an all-stock transaction that reflects an implied enterprise value of approximately $7.5 billion. As water risks rise in global importance, this transaction unites two companies with a shared focus on solving the world’s water challenges by addressing customers’ and communities’ most critical needs. Building on Xylem’s global leadership in water solutions and Evoqua’s leadership in advanced treatment solutions and services, the combined company will be uniquely positioned to develop and deliver an even more comprehensive offering of innovative solutions. Evoqua, a leader in North America water treatment, complements Xylem’s distinctive portfolio of solutions with advanced water and wastewater treatment capabilities

COWI in North America’s Senior Vice President Steve Kramer has been inducted into the Trenchless Hall of Fame honors list. The Hall of Fame recognizes NASTT members who have made outstanding accomplishments and exceptional contributions to the advancement of the North American trenchless industry and NASTT. Steve has 40 years of experience in engineering/construction and research and development serving the infrastructure industry. At COWI Steve oversees the growth and development of the transportation and water business across North America. He is recognized as a pioneer and leader in the underground and trenchless industry. He was a key figure integral in the development of the trenchless tools and techniques that were created over 25 years ago that continue to be used today. Steve said: “It is a tremendous and very special honor to be elected to the NASTT Hall of Fame and be included among the other notable members. Being part of the trenchless community has played an influential

The global respiratory protection equipment market is valued at US$ 19.09 billion in 2023 and is predicted to increase at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2023 to 2033, as per a new industry analysis by Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider. Demand for respiratory protection equipment (RPE) is increasing rapidly as a result of strict government rules for health safety in the workplace and growing consumer awareness regarding self-hygiene due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, sales of respiratory protection equipment are anticipated to increase at a high rate over the forecast period as a result of the emergence of new biological viruses such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), as well as a shift in the trend towards proactive measures in the healthcare industry. Additionally, it is anticipated that more people will utilize respiratory protection devices over the coming years, such as powered air-purifying respirat

RINA, the Inspection, Certification and Engineering consultancy multinational, has announced the acquisition of the entire share capital of Patrick Engineering Ltd., the Chicago-based engineering consultancy company active in Infrastructure, Transport and Renewable Energy. With a turnover of approximately 82 million dollars and 340 employees in 19 offices mainly located in the North-East of the US, Patrick Engineering will be fully integrated into RINA Consulting, the subsidiary of the RINA Group operating in the engineering sector. The acquisition is aligned with RINA’s strategy to grow both organically and via acquisitions and further strengthens the Group’s geographic footprint which already has a presence in the largest markets worldwide. As well as adding competencies across the Group, the continued international expansion represents a further step in the implementation of RINA’s plan and also positions the Group to better support international and local clients in large oversea

Clarkson University Professors of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Michael Bazzocchi and Marcias Martinez are working together to develop an Assistive and Intelligent Device Fabrication (AIDFab) facility for aging in place. The aim of AIDFab is to translate advances in robotics, advanced manufacturing, and intelligent systems into assistive devices that allow individuals to continue to live safely, independently, and comfortably as they age. Bazzocchi and Martinez have received funds from La Fondation Dassault Systèmes, Clarkson’s Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP), and internal sources to help fund the facility.  Nearly 17% of the US population is age 65 and older, and that number is expected to grow to over 20% by the year 2040. As people enter the twilight of their lives, the ability to live in one’s own home safely and independently is paramount. There is a critical need for the design and development of new assistive and intelligent devices to promote aging in

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) will receive more than $1 million for new initiatives that will bolster engineering education, as well as manufacturing and mechatronics apprenticeship training, under the federal spending bill signed by President Joe Biden. The $1.7 trillion spending package carves out $1.3 million for the two new NJIT initiatives. The community college pre-engineering network initiative will develop community college-serving programs to strengthen the pathway and readiness for traditionally underserved students to pursue a STEM degree. The advanced manufacturing and mechatronics workforce development initiative will provide upskilling to individuals from underserved and economically disadvantaged communities for in-demand jobs and will advance manufacturing capabilities throughout the state. Proposals for both these initiatives were developed and led by Principal Investigator Ashish Borgaonkar, assistant professor in the School of Applied Engineering and T