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PERI USA Delivers Custom Solutions for 16-Story Healthcare Facility In response to the growing healthcare needs of the greater St. Louis area, Barnes-Jewish Health Systems (BJC) undertook a long-term, campus wide renewal project. The renovations and improvements ultimately called for demolition of Queeny Tower and construction of a new in-patient center to take its place.  Queeny Tower which once housed hotel rooms, doctors’ offices, a restaurant, and a pool, has made way for a new era in healthcare architecture.  Because of the ever-evolving expectations for new healthcare facilities to provide visitors and patients with optimal comfort, the plans for the new tower included unique yet challenging design elements.  “The floors change throughout the first five floors, both geometrically in the floor plates and structurally,” said Joe Galli, national accounts manager, PERI USA. “Some of the structural beams had dropheads, so it made it very challenging to complete something modular li

Dr. Tehrani specializes in transportation, water, nuclear, and oil & gas infrastructure; Dr. Udoh brings expertise in offshore wind energy development Waltham, MA  – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger’s (SGH) Engineering Mechanics & Infrastructure (EMI) group recently welcomed senior leaders  Payman Tehrani  and  Ike Udoh  to the firm, bolstering our advanced analytical capabilities in energy development and water and transportation infrastructure. Advanced Infrastructure Analysis: Payman K. Tehrani, Ph.D., P.E. Payman Tehrani joins as a Principal and Vice President with SGH’s Structural Mechanics & Materials (SMM) Division, partnering closely with team members across the United States while operating out of San Jose, CA. He leads advanced analyses of complex infrastructure for clients in the transportation, water, nuclear, and oil and gas industries. He specializes in assessing geotechnical and structural systems under seismic, blast, impact, and construction sequencing dema

As vertical transportation department manager, Yaghobi focuses on enhancing and reinforcing the firm’s growing range of elevator and escalator design services on transportation and building projects. NEW YORK  — Sean Yaghobi joined WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, as senior vice president and vertical transportation department manager. Based in WSP’s New York office, Yaghobi is responsible for delivering design, construction and testing commissioning services for elevator and escalator design on WSP projects, such as airport terminals, transit facilities, government buildings and more. In addition to supporting the full project lifecycle, he drives strategic growth of WSP’s vertical transportation business serves on the firm’s Northeast Transportation and Infrastructure business management team. “Sean’s leadership and specialized skillset is definitely a plus for our clients’ new projects and upgrades to existing buildings and transp

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, proudly announces the appointment of Dan Brewer, PE, to principal, regional manager, Carolinas’ operations. Operating from Bowman’s Charlotte, NC, office, Brewer will oversee operations across four key offices—Charlotte, Raleigh, Charleston and Columbia—with a focus on driving growth and development across the region. With a career spanning nearly 40 years in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering and land development, Brewer will leverage his proven processes and strong reputation in the industry to secure opportunities across all Bowman verticals and service lines. “It’s an honor to be joining Bowman in the Carolinas,” said Brewer. “The Company’s diverse talent pool and access to resources makes them an ideal partner for advancing the region’s infrastructure

This specialty aviation architectural-engineering (A/E) firm is known for hiring the best in the business and will soon open Lakewood Ranch, West Palm Beach and Jacksonville offices. Tampa, Fla. – American Infrastructure Development, Inc. (AID), a female- and minority-founded engineering firm offering innovative solutions in aviation, just celebrated its 15th anniversary but is far from reaching its maximum potential. The addition of architectural services and new expertise marks an exciting season of growth for the firm as it plans to expand to three new Florida markets.  Adding architectural services to its repertoire comes alongside AID’s hiring of a well-known name in the industry, Chip Hayward, AIA, CSI-CDT, CCS, CCCA. Chip is no stranger to architecture as his 45-year tenure has allowed him to work on numerous aviation projects in the Southeastern United States, and other projects like downtown Tampa’s 42-story-Bank of America Tower, George M. Steinbrenner Field (New York Yank

CLEVELAND, OHIO –  www.mbma.com : The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is pleased to welcome four new associate members to its ranks:  Innovative Clean Energy LLC , the  International Accreditation Service (IAS) ,   Robert Sage Careers, LLC,  and  SWD Urethane . Innovative Clean Energy of San Francisco, California provides services for companies in the clean energy space by providing products and services related to renewable energy. The IAS is a member of the International Code Council (ICC) family of solutions and is headquartered in Brea, California. It is a nonprofit, public-benefit corporation that provides accreditation services to companies, government agencies and professional associations. Robert Sage Careers has offices in Tampa, Florida and provides executive recruiting services for the metal building systems and engineered structures industries. SWD Urethane is a supplier of spray foam insulation products for walls and roofs and is headquartered in Mesa, Ar

The architecture firm names 12 Associates, reinforcing commitment to nurture talent and advance leadership  ORANGE, Calif. – AO , a leading full-service architecture firm with design expertise spanning the full commercial and multifamily real estate spectrum, announced an additional round of promotions today, recognizing several key team members for their outstanding contributions.  Twelve key employees were promoted to the position of Associate:  Minami Baum oversees every stage of the design process, ensuring a unified integration of aesthetics and functionality, focusing on commercial design and master planning.   Aaron Childs, Architect, focuses on multifamily design and production, serving as a primary contact with clients on complex residential assignments.   Ether Dai oversees the entire design process from concept through completion, while generating essential drawing documents and engaging with clients and consultants to ensure project successes.  Genaro Diaz, ASLA,

Trimble Catalyst Now Integrates with Radiodetection’s RD Map+ Application and Precision Locators to Bring Survey-Grade Accuracy to Utility Workflows in North America WESTMINSTER, Colo. —  Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and Radiodetection announced today a collaboration to improve the technology used in the utility measurement and mapping process. Through the integration of the Trimble® Catalyst DA2 GNSS system and Radiodetection’s RD Map + application and precision locator products, the software and hardware integration streamlines utility-locating workflows to provide high-accuracy measurement capabilities for the creation of underground utilities maps in a single field operation.  Simplified Utility Mapping with Survey-Grade Accuracy Traditionally, field technicians manually mark their measurements onsite or rely on data entries to provide to office staff for map creation after a site visit. Data collected with the Trimble Catalyst DA2 GNSS system can now be simultaneously synced with

Enhancements and Further Open Standards Adoption Boost Collaboration Performance WESTMINSTER, Colo.  — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the introduction of 2024 versions of its Tekla ®  software for constructible Building Information Modeling (BIM), structural engineering and steel fabrication management. Boasting an enhanced user experience,  Tekla Structures 2024 ,  Tekla Structural Designer 2024 ,  Tekla Tedds 2024  and  Tekla PowerFab 2024  let users collaborate with ease through enhanced communication for more integrated, connected workflows between all construction project stakeholders. Usability improvements make the Tekla suite of solutions ideal for experienced and new users alike, helping them to be on schedule and within budget of their projects. Collaboration is one of the deciding factors for the success of BIM. The 2024 Tekla versions include industry-standard communications improvements that allow users to deliver required documentation and model information effi

ROSEMONT,  Ill .  –   In recognition of today’s funding announcement from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)—the Low-Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) grant program—the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) is pleased to announce the formation of a supporting industry consortium, the Reduced Carbon Concrete Consortium (RC3). The ACPA, National Concrete Pavement Technology Center (CP Tech Center), and other qualified engineering professionals created RC3 in anticipation of the LCTM program, with the purpose of helping disseminate information on reducing carbon in the construction process and assisting DOTs and other qualifying entities with the LCTM application. RC3 is also available to provide technical assistance to DOTs and facilitate contractor preparedness with critical next steps such as Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). The ACPA will be developing and releasing various materials and offering specifications consultation, materials selection consultati

PEX: State-of-the-Art for Potable Water; Historical Overview of Discontinued PB Piping Materials Also Examined IRVING, Texas –  A new technical document that addresses the critical  differences between crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing systems with polybutylene (PB) systems has been published by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI). The initiative was deemed necessary to eliminate any confusion between the two products because of problems associated with polybutylene, which was discontinued.  Prepared by PPI’s Building & Construction Division , PPI TN-31 Differences Between Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) and Polybutylene (PB) Piping Systems for Potable Water Plumbing Applications discusses the advantages of modern PEX tubing and fittings as compared with PB tubing and fittings, which were last sold in the U.S. during the late 1990s. “In short, PEX is not polybutylene,” explained Lance MacNevin, P. Eng., director of engineering for PPI’s Building & Construction Div

Brandon Joy and Guinevere Ngau Explain Proactive Approach to Contract and Risk Management in Latest Experts Talk Interview In the world of infrastructure projects, managing risks and contract issues is a constant concern for owners. Commercial management is a proactive approach that focuses on contract administration, change management and risk management. At HDR, this approach helps our clients effectively manage contract risks and streamline delivery of some of the largest infrastructure projects being designed and constructed. Commercial Management Director Brandon Joy and Transportation Commercial Management Practice Lead Guinevere Ngau focus daily on the commercial aspects of our projects to manage risk, satisfy clients and deliver successful projects. In the  latest from HDR’s Experts Talk interview series , they delve into the concept of commercial management, its benefits to infrastructure owners and how it can be implemented to avoid common contract issues.  The article is a

CLEVELAND, OHIO –  www.mbma.com:  The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) ) is pleased to announce the winners of its third annual Student Design Competition. On February 27, 2024, the association granted $28,500 in awards to six winners and to their faculty sponsors in an online ceremony. Additionally, two Honorable Mention awards were presented. Jamie Jang, a graduate student at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, took home the top prize of $5,000. He was advised by Professor Stephen Schreiber, Chair of the Department of Architecture in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. In the Graduate Division, Ian Tibbetts, from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico, earned first place and $4,000. He was advised by Professor Kristina Yu of the School of Architecture and Planning. Second place and $2,500 went to Mohamed Ashik Mubarak Ali, a student at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He was advised by Professor Schreiber. Xiaoyan Lang of the

PEX: State-of-the-Art for Potable Water; Historical Overview of Discontinued PB Piping Materials Also Examined IRVING, Texas –  A new technical document that addresses the critical  differences between crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing systems with polybutylene (PB) systems has been published by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI). The initiative was deemed necessary to eliminate any confusion between the two products because of problems associated with polybutylene, which was discontinued.  Prepared by PPI’s Building & Construction Division , PPI TN-31 Differences Between Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) and Polybutylene (PB) Piping Systems for Potable Water Plumbing Applications discusses the advantages of modern PEX tubing and fittings as compared with PB tubing and fittings, which were last sold in the U.S. during the late 1990s. “In short, PEX is not polybutylene,” explained Lance MacNevin, P. Eng., director of engineering for PPI’s Building & Construction Div

By Peter Tardy, PE, Director of Telecommunications  Whether sitting in the corner end zone or the corner bar, encountering slow, interrupted, or complete loss of internet service is a major inconvenience. Ten years ago, it may have been tolerable. In 2024, there is no excuse.  “The days of people holding up their phones during a concert or a game to find cell service should be a thing of the past,” said Peter Tardy, PE, Director of Telecommunications at French & Parrello Associates (FPA), a full-service engineering and consulting firm based in Wall, NJ. “It’s the same with having slow service. It’s just not necessary.  “There is no reason for service to slow down because too many people are simultaneously accessing the area’s cellular service,” continued Mr. Tardy. “These are issues that we have encountered, solved, and currently have solutions to address.”  The solution Mr. Tardy referenced is a Distributed Antenna System, or DAS. This common connectivity infrastructure is use

By Thomas J. Fulton, Senior Vice President of Operations at Skanska In late 2022, the ribbon was cut on the new four-lane Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge, a remarkable infrastructure project that not only improves mobility and safety but also sets an example of important environmental restoration and sustainability efforts in the Potomac River region. The project, connecting Newburg, Maryland, and Dahlgren, Virginia, has redefined transportation and environmental conservation. Skanska, a global development and construction company, has been at the forefront of this remarkable endeavor.  This joint venture of Skanska, Corman Kokosing Construction Company, and McLean Contracting Company has demonstrated their commitment to sustainable practices and the preservation of the local ecosystem. A standout feature of this project is the innovative repurposing of materials from the old bridge, showcasing Skanska’s dedication to sustainability. Approximately 9,500 t

“Time is an enormous, long river, and I’m standing in it, just as you’re standing in it. My elders were the tributaries, and everything they thought and every struggle they went through and everything they gave their lives to and every song they created and every poem that they laid down flows down to me. And if I take the time to ask, and if I take the time to see, if I take the time to reach out, I can build that bridge between my world and theirs. I can reach down into that river and take out what I need to get through this world. Bridges: from my time to your time, as my elders from their time to my time. And we all put into the river, and we let it go, and it flows away from us and away from us until it no longer has our name, our identity. It has its own utility, its own use, and people would take what they need and make it part of their lives.” ~Utah Phillips, Bridges By: Aaron Unterreiner, PND Marketing Manager Roy Peratrovich, Jr. was an engineer. He was an artist. He was Tl