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HNTB’s growing tunnel team is working on many of the nation’s most complex and innovative tunnel projects NEW YORK– Ana Maria Ruiz Jimenez, Ph.D., joined HNTB Corporation’s national tunnel practice as principal engineer and associate vice president. She is based in the firm’s Empire State Building office and serves as an accomplished resource to clients and projects across the nation. With nearly three decades of experience, Ruiz Jimenez’s specialties includes design and project management of ventilation systems and fire protections systems for complex tunnels. “Ana Maria is recognized internationally for outstanding technical skills and has established herself as an out-of-the box thinker and subject matter expert who consistently provides value to clients on the most complex underground transportation projects,” said Sanja Zlatanic, PE, HNTB national tunnel practice chair, senior vice president and HNTB Fellow. “Her level of experience and is a needle-mover and her ability to app...

24-acre waterfront development Imagine Clearwater will bring new amenities to Coachman Park and support economic development in the community CLEARWATER, FL- TSX, NYSE:STN Leading global design firm Stantec has completed the design and construction documents for Imagine Clearwater—a 24-acre urban waterfront park development in downtown Clearwater, Florida. Also known as Coachman Park, the US$64.5 million project will transform the area into a high-amenity environment that will support community engagement and reinvestment from local residents, visitors, and developers. Stantec is providing architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, civil engineering, structural and MEP engineering, coastal resiliency analysis, and construction administration services for the project. Skanska will lead the construction of the project. Designed to connect the waterfront and the Downtown Clearwater community, Imagine Clearwater includes an expansive park and recreational spaces, a gateway p...

Firm leaders Rafael Sabelli and Jeff Nixon spearhead growth across global markets San Francisco, CA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International engineering firm Walter P Moore is leveraging tenured expertise within the firm’s Structural Engineering team further expanding their reach in the West Coast market. Rafael Sabelli , PE, SE, accepted the role of Managing Director in the firm’s San Francisco office, continuing his role as Director of Seismic Design. He is an award-winning industry leader in the development of seismic design solutions. Additionally, Sabelli is active in developing seismic design standards for steel systems and is a member of the American Institute of Steel Construction Committee on Specifications, serving as vice-chair of the Technical Committee on Seismic Provisions. He is a Past President of the Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC). Sabelli is supported by  Tanjeet Juneja , PE, SE, LEED AP, a Senior Associate and Senior Project Manager with a focu...

ScottMadden, Inc., one of North America’s leading management consulting firms specializing in energy, has released its latest edition of  The Energy Industry Update (EIU) . Themed, “Saved by Zero?” this EIU explores how energy industry stakeholders interested in achieving net-zero carbon emissions are shifting their focus from “whether” to “how.” Rather than being “saved by zero,” the industry is now facing the significant complexity that will come in moving toward these goals. How is Massachusetts envisioning potential multi-sector pathways to ambitious 2050 net-zero goals? How will the industry meet the significant need for new transmission to achieve these goals? What role will fleet electrification play in net-zero carbon ambitions? In this  report , ScottMadden offers the latest on: Massachusetts’ recently released 2050 decarbonization roadmap The role that transmission needs to play in the transition to net zero Why electric utilities should start preparing no...

Corecon’s updated TeamLink Portal is more intuitive than ever before, delivering ease of access to important project information across the project team.   Huntington Beach, Calif.,  –  Corecon Technologies, Inc.  has completely rebuilt its  TeamLink Portal  for use with Corecon’s cloud-based construction estimating, project management and job cost software suite. The TeamLink Portal is a user-friendly, cloud-based service for Corecon subscribers that connects internal and external project team members by providing secure, real-time access to project information. The update is one of many planned for release in 2021 as part of Corecon’s phased platform change to  Angular . “With this latest update, we are rounding the corner on completing major upgrades to Corecon that give subscribers even more functionality to win bids, manage projects and collaborate more closely with the project team,” said Corecon Technologies President Norman Wendl. “A distinct...

Land & Water Services, alongside its Plant division, has returned to the ‘Unlocking the Severn’ fish pass construction site at Holt Weir, along the River Severn in Worcestershire, to complete phase two of works. On behalf of its client Kier, as part of one of the largest river restorations of its kind ever attempted in Europe, Land & Water will be carrying out a range of activities from a Legato Block installation to concrete works to build the fish pass which is essential for the rare migratory fish to travel to their natural spawning grounds. Having achieved one of the biggest crane and pontoon arrangements in the business’ history during phase one of the project, Land & Water is returning with a revised solution to continue works in the unpredictable environment of the River Severn. Lucy Lee, Contracts Manager at Land & Water, said: “We are happy to be returning to the ‘Unlocking the Severn’ project at Holt Weir to continue works that maintain the waterways whilst...

Accomplished transportation leaders continue working to advance equity in transportation solutions. ARLINGTON, Va. – Regine Beauboeuf, PE, and Emily Gallo have been promoted into new roles at HNTB as directors of infrastructure and mobility equity, responsible for supporting policy makers, community leaders and the firm’s clients and teams to address equity considerations in infrastructure planning, design and construction. Through collaboration with all HNTB divisions and offices to implement strategic plans and serve clients, Beauboeuf and Gallo will help project teams optimize opportunities to address equity issues in accordance with federal, state and local priorities. “With the addition of Regine and Emily, HNTB continues to invest in the firm’s commitment to delivering effective, innovative solutions to lift historically underserved communities for a sustainable future,” said Diana Mendes, HNTB corporate president of infrastructure and mobility equity. “We continue forward in...