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NEW YORK  — WSP USA, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, has recently joined two outstanding fashion, textile and apparel organizations that are making positive impacts in consumer goods. The firm is now a member of the  Sustainable Apparel Coalition  (SAC) and the  Textile Exchange . The SAC is a global, multi-stakeholder nonprofit alliance for the consumer goods industry. The Textile Exchange is a global non-profit organization that works closely with every sector involved in the fashion and textile supply chain. The mission of SAC is to lead the industry toward a shared vision of sustainability, based on a joint, multi-stakeholder approach for measuring, improving and sharing performance. “WSP’s inclusion in the SAC is an opportunity for us to continue to advocate for our apparel clients, but also to be part of forward-thinking conversations as new industry tools are developed, the path forward and how to expedite change an...

KYLE, TX –  STV, a professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced that it has signed a contract with the City of Kyle, Texas, to serve as lead design engineer for the second phase of the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) expansion. STV’s work will double the plant’s current capacity from 4.5 million gallons per day (MGD) to 9 MGD and incorporate a new total phosphorus limit of 0.5 mg/L, which is currently being finalized as part of the plant’s permit amendment. The expansion will equip the city to meet the increasing infrastructure needs of its rapidly growing community.   STV will provide a full suite of planning and design services for Kyle’s WWTP, including the development of a nutrient management strategy and the installation of vital equipment that will double the plant’s flow capacity while meeting strict water quality permit limits.   Located approximately 20 miles south of...

WASHINGTON, DC  – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) welcomes Dustin Young as the director of business development for the construction program. Dustin is responsible for managing the optimization of the AISI construction programs by providing strategic leadership to direct multiple construction committees and implement program business plans. He succeeds Dan Snyder, who was recently promoted to AISI vice president, construction program. Before joining AISI, Dustin was the manager of technical and research activities for the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP). “Dustin brings a strong background in strategic business planning and extensive experience in technical committee management and program implementation to our AISI construction team,” said Dan Snyder, vice president, construction program. “Over the course of his career, he has worked primarily in the bridge market, and will now be expanding his expertise to include building codes and standa...

The Port of Long Beach Community Grants Program is accepting proposals from government agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to fund large, impactful environmental projects at the area’s existing and future public parks and open spaces. This solicitation, which at $7 million is the highest amount offered to date, represents a unique opportunity to fund proposals capable of achieving substantially greater environmental benefits in the neighborhoods most affected by Port operations. Eligible applicants will propose open space and “multi-benefit” parks projects, which support the community and the environment. Fundable project elements include trees and vegetation, irrigation, stormwater systems, noise buffers, paved areas creating access to the park and support facilities. Prospective applicants should describe projects at a high level and allow program staff to determine eligibility. Eligibility for this solicitation is defined by the Community Infrastructure guidelines. To v...

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Bendheim  announces the public launch of “ Building a Clear Future ,” a comprehensive initiative to advance sustainability in every aspect of its operations.  “Sustainability is a 360-degree, 365-day-a-year mindset, and this program is designed accordingly,” noted Bendheim President Donald Jayson. “We are going far beyond a product-by-product approach to build a long-term culture of sustainability at Bendheim. Now is the time to redouble our efforts towards securing a better future for our children and grandchildren.” The Building a Clear Future program is the guiding organizational structure for Bendheim’s sustainability initiatives across all areas of operations and will measure their resulting environmental impacts. The program addresses manufacturing processes, product development, supplier outreach, and employee engagement and well-being. Bendheim will also explore avenues for strategic collaborations, advancing transparency across the industry. As a ...

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has selected WSP USA, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, to lead a new study aimed at addressing the current challenges that global water utilities of all sizes are facing. The project team brings together experts from across WSP’s global footprint and includes Deltares, a not-for-profit Dutch and U.S.-based water and subsurface knowledge institute. The project aims to answer several questions, including how utilities can expand or upgrade their infrastructure to adapt to future risks and challenges to their operations.   “We are honored to lead this WRF project team that is developing guidance for the water sector to help water utilities around the world navigate many uncertainties that have emerged in recent years and are further complicated by climate change and other stressors,” said Maya Buchanan, PhD, principal investigator for WSP on this study and newly elected directo...

NEW YORK — Christi Byrd has been named national business line leader for Advisory at WSP USA, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy. In her new role, Byrd will lead the continued expansion and success of the Advisory practice, which has more than 300 team members nationwide, with a future-forward focus on growing services and deepening client relationships in transportation, buildings, energy, water and environment. “Throughout her career, Christi’s inspirational leadership and expertise has driven organic growth, operational efficiency and inspired leading innovations,” said Sofia Berger, WSP senior vice president and national director of Transportation and Infrastructure. “I’m excited for Christi to bring her incredible passion to the mission of Advisory, and for the spark of energy she will provide to our incredible Advisory experts as they drive deeper collaboration throughout WSP.” Byrd has been with WSP for more than two decades and previous...

ATLANTA – Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. is kicking off its digital inclusion strategy and announcing the partners for the organization’s first smart cities demonstration project. Smart cities projects use digital technologies in urban areas in a strategic and inclusive manner to improve quality of life for residents. In partnership with Atlanta-based Fortune 500 and local disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) companies, strategy development and demonstration pilot sites will bring together a wide spectrum of partners. Two interactive pop-up sites along the Atlanta BeltLine will provide Atlantans with tech-driven experiences to help bridge the digital divide by providing free public Wi-Fi, an autonomous grocery store, information on BeltLine activities, smart trash cans, maps and more in the coming months. It’s part of a pilot project with Fortune 500 and local businesses to address urban issues such as access to food, technology and wellness.   According to the Federal Communication...

BATON ROUGE, La. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Research has shown that the Louisiana coast is slipping away little by little, which will continue to impact coastal communities. One such community that goes mostly unnoticed are Native Americans, whose archaeological sites are greatly affected by coastal erosion. Wanting to help Louisiana tribes sustain their sacred ground, faculty in the LSU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and LSU Department of Geography and Anthropology are working alongside other Louisiana universities to evaluate and determine how these tribes can protect their land. LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Professor Navid Jafari has teamed up with LSU Geography and Anthropology Associate Professors Kory Konsoer (principal investigator) and Jill Trepanier—along with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette anthropology department, Tulane University’s archaeology department, and the National Park Service—to come up with a vulnerability and risk assess...

ST. LOUIS, MO –  Kwame Building Group (KWAME) has added three new team members: Junior Theolus as Project Administrator and Diversity Monitor, Patrick Jeep as Project Controls Scheduler and Chris Draper as Project Engineer and Construction Manager. In his role as Project Administrator and Diversity Monitor, Theolus’ responsibilities include tracking contract changes, submittals and RFIs, creating presentations, managing, and maintaining project document control systems and processing invoices for several projects such as the St. Louis Convention Center and St. Louis Community College. In addition, Theolus is responsible for monitoring, tracking, and reporting the active involvement of Minority, Women, and/or Emerging Small Business (MWESB) firms to ensure project compliance for the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District. Theolus holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Supply Chain Management & International Business from University of Missouri-St....

New York, NY  –  Goldman Copeland , the New York City-based consulting engineering firm, announced today that  Julia Dworetzky , an Energy Engineer at the firm, is featured in the public television documentary series “Roadtrip Nation: Empowered State,” which explores New York’s energy future. The series is created by  Roadtrip Nation , the renowned, mission-driven, media production and career education platform that is supported by the  Strada Education Foundation . Julia Dworetzky is one of three featured “roadtrippers,” who are the focus of the four-episode series as they travel over three weeks from Buffalo to Long Island, exploring energy innovations and meeting with energy leaders generating those innovations. A 2021 graduate of Duke University, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Julia grew up in Los Angeles and moved to New York City after graduating from college. At 23, she is the oldest of the three “roadtrippers.” The others ...

(St. Louis, MO) Western Specialty Contractors – Indianapolis, IN Branch has the honor of restoring the masonry facade of The Stutz, the historic Stutz Motorcar Company factory in Downtown Indianapolis, as part of a multi-million-dollar renovation project. The Stutz complex was built in 1911-1912 by Harry Stutz who produced cars there until 1935 when it closed due to the Great Depression. Eli Lilly and Co. purchased the complex in 1940 and operated its packaging division there until 1982. The complex remained vacant until 1993 when Turner Woodard purchased it as a hub for artists and businesses. Spanning 3.8 acres, the four-story, seven-building complex occupies an entire city block. New York and Nashville-based developer SomeraRoad acquired the property at the start of 2021 with plans to revitalize its 441,000 square feet into a live-work-play destination offering flexible space for retail, restaurants, artist studios, office space, a car museum, and a range of event capabilities....

BOWLING GREEN – A $1.1 billion investment in rebuilding Interstate 75 from Lima to Toledo is wrapping up with the opening of the Michael DiSalle Bridge. Northbound I-75 traffic will be switched to the new DiSalle Bridge next week, putting the interstate in its final traffic configuration and capping the massive investment project. “Northwest Ohio is a transportation powerhouse in the state and the main artery is I-75,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “The investment we’ve made here and all along the I-75 corridor, from the Ohio River to the Port of Toledo, is key to Ohio’s local economy and the nation’s economy.”  I-75 is a vital freight route that connects Canada to Miami, Florida. Originally constructed in the 1950s and 1960s, sections of the interstate began reaching capacity in the 1980s. As the infrastructure continued to age, it was clear that additional investment and capacity was needed to keep pace with Ohio’s growing economy. The first projects began in 2012 and have cont...

COWI in North America has been awarded a contract for the High-Level Design and Construction Supervision Consulting Services of a Waste to Energy Facility at the Port of Bridgetown, Barbados.  Global engineering consultancy COWI will carry out the preparation of the high- level design and functional specifications and at a later date undertake construction supervision for the implementation of the waste-to-energy facility through an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract.  BPI has received financing from the IDB Invest to construct this new Waste to Energy Facility.  The new facility, which will replace the port’s existing incinerator, will use less energy and reduce pollutant emissions and consists of a wet-dry incinerator and a steam rankine cycle turbine.  Kasper Frohlich, Business Development Director, COWI in north America, said: “This renewable project can pave the way for other projects of similar nature on islands worldwide, with a huge...

(Southfield, MI) – Atwell announced today that it has acquired Bay Engineering, Inc., an engineering, surveying, and environmental firm headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland. The firm specializes in land development services for both public and private clients throughout Central and Southern Maryland. This acquisition continues to strengthen Atwell’s presence in the Mid-Atlantic, building upon the firm’s acquisition of Ben Dyer Associates, Inc. in 2022. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Bay Engineering – together with its affiliate Bay Environmental, Inc. – provides technical consulting services for commercial, industrial, retail, and residential projects. Its services include engineering design, land surveying, land use and site planning, permit processing, stormwater management, environmental consulting, and more. The company has worked closely with local government agencies for years, supporting its clients’ real estate development needs. “Alignment of mission and va...

Riga, Latvia – SPH Engineering, a leading provider of cutting-edge drone solutions, is thrilled to announce the release of three major updates – the Newest Drone Show Software v.4.2, Firmware v. 4.2, and Drone Show Creator updates . These updates bring an array of powerful features that will elevate the world of drone shows and enhance the creativity and control available to drone show professionals. Drone Show Software Release 4.2 and Firmware v. 4.2 includes significant advancements in synchronization capabilities, with the DSS Controller now perfectly aligned with GPS time . This precise synchronization allows drone show designers to synchronize color animation and music integrated into the Drone Show Software, enabling the launch of even more vibrant shows integrated into large-scale events that involve music, pyrotechnics, and more. Users will benefit from the Weather service tool in DSS Controller which includes a weather widget, providing real-time weather data for informed de...

The Marine Partner of Choice, Red7Marine, recently supported a major marine civil engineering project at the Coal Authority’s Dawdon Mine Water Treatment Scheme (MWTS). The Dawdon MWTS protects a vital underground source of drinking water that is supplied to around 30,000 people in the region. The MWTS is situated 1km south of Dawdon in County Durham and treats mine water that has built up since pumping stopped due to the closing of local collieries, each year it treats over 2,000 million litres of mine water. To ensure full protection of the public, marine maintenance was undertaken to sustain the flow of the mine water.The overall project was managed by Principal Contractor Southbay Civil Engineering on behalf of The Coal Authority. Red7Marine’s 250t deck capacity Haven Seariser 1 jack-up barge supported the operations, acting as a dive platform for the maintenance activities to be performed from. A close collaborative working relationship between all members of the project tea...

(St. Louis, MO, July 25, 2023) Construction has started on a new $62 million Center for Nursing and Health Sciences at St. Louis Community College’s (STLCC) Florissant Valley campus in Ferguson, Missouri. Minority-owned KAI is the architect and MEP engineer on the state-of-the-art academic building. A groundbreaking event was held on July 19, with construction expected to be completed by fall 2024. PARIC Corp. is the general contractor on the project. KAI designed the 100,000-square-foot, four-story building to meet the job training and retaining demands of St. Louis area hospitals and healthcare system. It will be home to the college’s first bachelor’s degree. The building is also designed to achieve a LEED v4 Silver certification, with accessibility and inclusivity being a major focus. Features of the new facility include: Indoor and outdoor student gathering spaces Classrooms expanding capacity for STLCC’s nursing, dental hygiene and radiology technology programs Simulator...

Jakarta … San Francisco … Shanghai … Phoenix … Houston. These major cities and others around the globe have many similarities, but they share one particular commonality that is concerning for residents. They are among the global cities most affected by climate change. While each of these cities has proven resilient for centuries, urban planners, community leaders and civil engineers continue to address their many environmental challenges. In preparing for these cities’ future, however, it might be more expedient to revisit the distant past for inspiration. A recent article in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) explores how ancient Mesoamerican civilizations fared against environmental threats and provides examples of how modern metropolises can learn from their successes. “Mesoamerican Urbanism Revisited: Environmental Change, Adaptation, Resilience, Persistence, and Collapse”  was published in the latest edition of PNAS and also is available to review o...