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Corrosion Protection of Electricals One of the beauties of a new facility is that everything has a fresh start with less chance of breaking for many years. That does not, however, mean the facility should not take precautions against corrosion. In fact, protecting electricals and electronics from corrosion can be one of the first steps toward ensuring a long, healthy service life through good preventative maintenance habits. High Cost of Corrosion on Electricals and Electronics Corrosion can cause electricals and electronics to malfunction and fail. The risk is higher in a hot, humid climate and/or near the high chloride sea spray of the ocean. Often, the corrosiveness of a facility stems from its industrial activities. For example, wastewater treatment, pulp and paper manufacturing, and chemical processing create highly corrosive industrial environments. Possible results of accelerated corrosion in these facilities include electrical shorts, frequent repairs, or early replacemen...

During the past year, Orlando’s Stone Tile Group (STG) earned award honors for a multi-faceted hardscape project known as Mirage Porcelain Pavers by Belgard®. Belgard Commerical is part of Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company. Located at the MMA Robinson Apartments, a 368-unit luxury complex in the heart of downtown Orlando, the project was constructed from the Mirage Porcelain Pavers which were chosen to showcase a high-level aesthetic and sustain heavy traffic areas of the property. STG is one of Central Florida’s leading providers of architectural and natural stone surfaces, fine porcelain, ceramic and glass tile and elegant wood flooring. Founded more than 20 years ago by Chris Guadagnoli, the firm partners with the design-build community on custom residential and select commercial projects. They were introduced to porcelain pavers by the architects. Partner and Principal, Jim Antonucci, explained, “We credit the architects with bringing Mirage Porcelain Pavers to our attention for th...

PHILADELPHIA, PA  – STV, a professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced that Carol Rose, PMP, has been promoted to vice president. In this new role, Rose leads the vehicle team’s projects and pursuits with some of its largest clients. “Over the course of her more than 28-year career at STV, Carol has demonstrated exceptional technical expertise, having started as an electrical test engineer and growing into both project management and supervisory roles,” said James Martin, P.E., PMP, senior vice president and the head of the vehicles group at STV. “We are proud of how Carol has grown her career at STV, as well as her long-standing rapport with many of our key clients.” Rose joined STV in 1996 and has served in various capacities for rail vehicle procurement and engineering programs. She has worked in close partnership with agencies like the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Ma...

Stantec-designed facility will support growth of high-performance rechargeable battery manufacturing across Canada MAPLE RIDGE, BC — TSX, NYSE: STN Bringing advanced manufacturing and hundreds of jobs to British Columbia,  E-One Moli Energy  is building a lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facility in the province. The CAN $1 billion project will create up to 350 new jobs and secure over 100 existing positions.  Stantec , a global leader in industrial architecture and sustainable design and engineering, was selected to provide a full suite of services including planning, architecture, mechanical, electrical, fire suppression, structural, industrial, ICT, civil, geotechnical, and substation engineering, as well as interior design, landscape architecture, sustainability consulting, building commissioning, and environmental services. Powered by British Columbia’s clean energy supply, the facility will become the largest factory in Canada for high p...

Established in 1985,  Stellar   is an industry-leading design-build firm that incorporates architecture, engineering, and construction into an integrated approach. Each division focuses on its area of expertise, and they work together to provide clients with the one-on-one attention required to achieve the company’s mission of creating long-term value by understanding each customer’s goals and delivering comprehensive, innovative solutions that exceed their expectations. The Challenge  Stellar believes in the power of repeat business. Whether you are a Fortune 100 company or a new startup, they promise to provide the best possible service so that you will return to them again in the future.   “To build long-lasting relationships with customers, everyone regularly takes stock of the technology we use, the processes we follow, and our workflows to ensure we work as efficiently as possible,” said David Mueller, Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager, Stellar. ...

CHICAGO — H.W. Lochner, Inc. (Lochner), a leading provider of infrastructure planning and engineering services, is proud to join public agencies, architectural and engineering consultancies, and professional organizations throughout the U.S. as a signatory of the  Equity in Infrastructure Project  (EIP) pledge. The signing ceremony took place on November 20, 2023, at  Engineering News Record’s  Los Angeles Infrastructure Forum.  The EIP is an initiative aimed at providing greater access to prime, joint venture, and equity contracting opportunities for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs). As a signatory, Lochner recognizes the importance of creating a more equitable playing field for underrepresented businesses to thrive and contribute to the nation’s infrastructure development. Lochner CEO and Board Chairman Terry Ruhl emphasized the significance of this commitment, stating, “At Lochner, we believe in the transformative power of opportunity. By ...

Chad Snyder Assumes Managing Director Position in Houston HOUSTON, TX — Global engineering firm, Walter P Moore, announces a key transition within the firm’s Parking Consulting team which provides a comprehensive suite of services for planning, designing, and operating parking systems both nationally and internationally. Chad Snyder has been promoted to Managing Director for the Parking Consulting team’s Houston office, serving the central region of the country effective immediately. With over 25 years of experience, Chad specializes in master planning, shared use analysis, functional design, pedestrian and vehicular wayfinding, and parking technology integration. He has worked on a variety of projects of varying scale and complexity, including airports, universities, hospitals, and commercial mixed-use developments. “Chad has played a key role in managing the Houston team and mentoring our staff since joining us in 2018. His ability to balance these responsibilities while oversee...

PHOENIX — DBM Global Inc. (“DBM Global”) celebrates a monumental milestone of its subsidiaries Banker Steel Co. LLC (“Banker Steel”) and NYC Constructors LLC (“NYCC”) in erecting the last piece of major structural steel atop 270 Park Avenue in New York City today. The “Topping Off” ceremony celebrated the completion of the steel framework of the 60-story building, the new state-of-the-art global headquarters of leading financial services firm JPMorgan Chase. The supertall building is the largest steel structure in New York City and will provide 2.5 million square feet of flexible and collaborative space for up to 14,000 employees. The topping off celebration included appearances by JPMorgan Chase Chairman & CEO Jamie Dimon, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and other local officials. DBM Global CEO James Rustin Roach commented, “Banker Steel continues to successfully complete some of the largest and most-complex structures in New York and along the Ea...

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York has selected an HDR-led team to support the procurement of a six-package program to make 24 subway stations accessible per the Americans with Disabilities Act. The team will conduct site and technical investigations, finalize selection of optimal design alternatives for each station, and prepare preliminary plans and bridging documents for release to design-build teams. It will also provide program management services up until the award of the six packages to design-build teams. Key features of the program include direct-access elevators that take passengers directly from street level to the platform. “This project will be transformative for New Yorkers who need accessible platforms,” said Elena Barnett, the program’s principal-in-charge and HDR’s New York/New Jersey transportation manager. “We are thrilled to assist MTA achieve its vision of a more equitable transportation system.” HDR, along with partners WSP, di Domenico + Par...

CHICAGO — H.W. Lochner, Inc. (Lochner), a leading provider of transportation infrastructure planning and engineering services, is expanding its professional talent and service offering in the Transit & Rail and Municipal Services markets with the acquisition of Triunity, Inc.   Founded in 2003 by brothers Jonnie Thomas and Marvin Thomas, Triunity delivers best-in-class program/project management and controls, construction management, and specialized communication systems/electrical engineering services for transit and rail agencies, as well as road and highway, aviation, water and wastewater, and municipal clients throughout the U.S. The company is headquartered in Denver, with additional offices in Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; and Boston, MA. “We are thrilled to welcome our new colleagues,” said Lochner’s Board Chairman and CEO Terry Ruhl. “Triunity’s stellar reputation for program/construction management services and differentiated engineering solutions are complement...

The final of three tunnel dewatering pump stations will complete a program to reduce combined sewer overflow and protect local environment Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been chosen to lead design of the Southerly Tunnel Dewatering Pump Station (STDPS) for the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD). The pump station is the third and final large pump station for NEORSD’s combined sewer overflow (CSO) program, which has been in progress for 13 years. The goal of the program is to reduce CSO to the environment over 25 years and capture 98 percent of CSO flow in a typical year, as required by the US Environmental Protection Agency. When complete, Stantec will have led design for all three deep tunnel dewatering pump stations. The STDPS will be used to dewater 54 million gallons per day from NEORSD’s Southerly Tunnel System. It will be located in a 65-foot diameter shaft with screening and grit collection and is currently planned to use six p...

Nevada State Contractors Board grants Platinum Contracting of Nevada unlimited bidding capabilities LAS VEGAS – Platinum Contracting of Nevada, an award-winning general contractor specializing in underground utilities, has been granted an Unlimited Monetary Bid Limit on behalf of the Nevada State Contractors Board.  “This is another step in the right direction of solidifying our position as a key player in the competitive construction marketplace. We are ready to take on diverse and expansive projects across the region,” said Robby Jay, co-managing partner of Platinum Contracting of Nevada. “Reaching this milestone demonstrates our commitment to providing top-tier services to our community and clients.” Previously holding a bid limit of $8 million, the contractor’s unlimited capabilities will elevate its services to bid on and undertake projects of any scale and complexity. Earning the distinction signifies Platinum’s financial growth, technical expertise and business deve...

Inaugural award honors Union Pacific customers and suppliers for innovative sustainability initiatives, cites WSP for sustainability principles and helping clients achieve low-carbon goals. OMAHA  — Union Pacific Railroad honored a dozen customers and suppliers with its first-ever Sustainability Partner Award, including WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy. “Union Pacific’s recognition confirms that when it comes to environmental and social stewardship, WSP is on the right track,” said Jay Aber, transportation vice president and national Future Ready® program lead at WSP. “Addressing sustainability, resiliency, and social equity challenges is at the core of WSP’s corporate strategy. Our  Future Ready  approach helps prepare our clients like Union Pacific for a changing world and to create a more equitable, inclusive, and net zero future.” The awards were announced  during a Nov. 14 ceremony  at the Union Pacific Center...

Covers Performance Requirements and Details Comparisons IRVING, TX –  The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced the publication of a new document that provides the technical basis for comparing PE 100-RC to PE4710 pressure pipe.  Called PPI TN-68, Historical Review of the PE 100-RC Concept – How PE4710 Compares to PE 100-RC , it will provide a perspective on the Slow Crack Growth (SCG) resistance requirements for the PE 100-RC designation in comparison with the North American PE4710 designation.  This publication offers a common basis and understanding to industry.  PPI is the major North American association representing the plastic pipe industry. “The PE 100-RC concept has been around since 2009,” stated Patrick Vibien, P.Eng., technical director, PPI, “but there is a lack of clarity to the implications of the designation and a lack of consensus on whether a comparable designation has value for the North American industry given the already elevated...

Adam Christensen has been named Olsson’s Vertical Infrastructure leader. Christensen is responsible for growing technical excellence and developing services within the discipline. He oversees facilities engineering, transmission and distribution services, on-site services and substation design.  “Adam is a talented engineer and a natural leader,” said Len Swartz, Olsson’s Executive Vice President of Disciplines. “I look forward to watching him expand our capabilities and provide industry-leading expertise for our clients and communities.”   Christensen has more than two decades of structural engineering experience and has a background in technical and team leadership at Olsson. He received his bachelor’s in architectural engineering and master’s in architectural and structural engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Olsson restructured its senior leadership group to position the firm for continued growth and success. The senior leadership group now includes le...

Justin Petersen has been named Olsson’s Civil Infrastructure Leader. Petersen is responsible for growing technical excellence and developing services within the discipline. He oversees site design, landscape architecture and planning, airport and rail design, road and bridge design, telecommunications services and traffic and technology services.  “Justin has the qualities and experience that we need to run our Civil Infrastructure discipline,” said Len Swartz, Olsson’s Executive Vice President of Disciplines. “He’s been a major factor in our success for many years and I look forward to working with him in his new role.”   Petersen has been at Olsson for more than two decades and has extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams and projects and managing client relationships. He received his bachelor’s in civil engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  Olsson restructured its senior leadership group to position the firm for continued growth and succ...

Reston, VA – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop, and maintain the built environment, today announced the acquisition of High Mesa Consulting Group (“High Mesa”), a multi-disciplinary consulting firm headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded in 1977, High Mesa provides land and UAV (drone) based surveying, mapping, and geospatial services; sub-surface utility infrastructure engineering, inspection, and mapping; civil engineering; and planning services throughout New Mexico, Eastern Arizona, and Southwestern Colorado.  High Mesa is Bowman’s tenth acquisition in 2023.  High Mesa serves a wide range of customers involved in the design, construction and operation of horizontal and vertical infrastructure including local, state and federal clients in addition to private sector owners, contractors and other technical consultants. ...

Cochrane brings comprehensive experience in delivering high-profile transit and transportation infrastructure projects, including senior leadership roles on Europe’s largest infrastructure project, High Speed 2. NEW YORK  — WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, hired David Cochrane as senior vice president and transportation program director .  He will be based in the Pacific Northwest region. In this role, Cochrane will be responsible for delivering emerging complex mega-projects, in response to significant congestion and growing mobility needs in the region. “David’s exceptional experience and technical excellence speaks volumes about his leadership skills and international expertise that we’re eager to share with our clients,” said Jannet Walker-Ford, WSP senior vice president and national transit and rail market leader.               Cochrane has more than 35 ye...

On November 9, 2023, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (Rail Commission) approved $264,000 in grant funding to the Napoleon Defiance & Western Railway and authorized staff to administer a recently awarded Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) grant.  A total of $10,792,000 was awarded in CRISI funds, with $4,361,000 in private railroad funds contributing to the total $15,417,000 project. The Napoleon Defiance and Western (NDW) partnered with the Rail Commission on a December 2022 submission to the Federal Railroad Administration. The project is a continuation of previous partnerships between the railroad and the Rail Commission and is the second federal grant received for this rail line.  NDW owns and operates 43 miles of track from Woodburn, Indiana to outside Napoleon, Ohio. The railroad has suffered from years of deferred maintenance and ranks among the highest derailment rates in the country, leading ...

Reston, VA – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop, and maintain the built environment, today announced the acquisition of CFA, Inc. (“CFA”), headquartered in Reno, Nevada.  Founded in 1981, CFA provides a mix of civil engineering, planning, surveying, mapping, and remote sensing to a mix of public and private sector customers.   CFA works on projects involving public works and utility infrastructure, traffic and transportation management, data centers, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, hospitality venues, and recreational complexes.  The firm’s staff of approximately 30 professionals includes licensed surveyors, professional engineers, a certified planner, certified survey technicians and FAA Part 107 certified UAS pilots.  All CFA employees will join Bowman in connection with the acquisition. “CFA’s team of...

Zweig Group , a leading provider of management consulting services, research, and education for the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with  illuceo  inc. (“illuceo”), an expert in performance-based diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). This partnership and the work that will be done together marks a pivotal step toward addressing the recruiting and retention challenges within the AEC industry. This collaboration begins with Zweig Group and illuceo launching a co-branded DEI survey, the AEC People and Culture Survey, set to launch on November 15. This is an employee sentiment survey designed to provide AEC industry-specific insights into how individuals experience their firm’s culture, and ultimately provide AEC firms with the data and insights to help guide firms to build workplaces where everyone can thrive. In Zweig Group’s 2023 Best Firms to Work For survey, employees overwhelmingly identified culture...

Lincoln, Nebraska – After announcing changes to its executive team this past summer, Olsson has restructured its senior leadership group to position the firm for continued growth and success.   “Our updated structure and leadership will help us best serve local and national clients, allow us to gain greater depth in technical expertise and provide great opportunities for employees,” said Chief Executive Officer Brad Strittmatter.   The senior leadership group now includes leaders for Olsson’s disciplines, markets and geographies. It also includes senior directors for both IT and Operations.  The five discipline leaders are responsible for growing technical excellence and developing Olsson’s services and expertise.   Adam Christensen  leads the  Vertical Infrastructure  discipline, which includes facilities engineering, transmission and distribution services, on-site services, and substation design.  Andrew Phillips  over...

New Technical Document Details Proper Steps for Use IRVING, Texas –  A new technical document that addresses techniques for the safe and proper use of spray polyurethane foam insulation on and around plastic pressure pipe materials has been published by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) with input from the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA).   Prepared by PPI’s Building & Construction Division, PPI TN-69 Recommendations when Applying Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation on and around Plastic Pressure Pipes & Fittings discusses the proper application of spray polyurethane foam insulation to avoid damage due to  heat generated by the foam. Pipe and fitting materials include CPVC, PEX, PEX/AL/PEX, PE-RT, PP-R, PP-RCT, PSU, PPS, PPSU, and PVDF.  PPI and SPFA recommend that when there are plastic pipes and fittings in a wall, ceiling, or floor cavity, the SPF installer should apply one layer of foam until it touches the pipe but does not encase the p...

Multi-Structure Triton Center will Reinvigorate Campus Gateway and Offer State-of-the-Art Facilities SAN DIEGO, Calif. — McCarthy Building Companies  (McCarthy) has broken ground on the  Triton Center at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) campus. Designed by  LMN Architects , the 400,000 square-foot project is the grand entrance to the university and seamlessly blends art, culture, entertainment, and student academic resources to foster a sense of connection. The total projected cost is estimated at $428M. “This amazing project is our 17 th  on the UCSD campus, and it has been such a unique pleasure helping to reshape the campus over several years,” said Bob Betz, Executive Vice President at McCarthy. “The new Triton Center is beautifully designed to not only add functional spaces for student support and campus administration to take place but is also an open space for students to enjoy events, experience the vibrancy of the environm...