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OMAHA, Neb.  — Intermodal freight terminals play a crucial role in keeping goods moving through the global supply chain. And ensuring that these important facilities work as smoothly as possible is critical as the industry faces continued capacity challenges and labor shortages. In the  latest interview from HDR’s Experts Talk series , intermodal facility designer Chad Hewitt discusses how to improve efficiency at intermodal yards, addresses sustainability trends and offers strategies for improving flexibility of operations.  Republication of the article, original content on the topic by Hewitt or separate interviews with Hewitt are available on request. Hewitt, a senior rail project manager at HDR, has managed the design and construction of intermodal facilities and gate systems across North America, serving nearly all major railroads and several ports over the past two decades. Hewitt’s background is in both engineering design and construction management, helping him ...

Chico, Calif. AmeraMex International, Inc.  (OTCQB: AMMX), a provider of heavy equipment for  logistics companies , infrastructure  construction   and  forestry   conservation , announced that it has received equipment orders totaling $1.9 million. This order brings year-to-date sales to $16.1 million. The following equipment was shipped to customers throughout California: Two Taylor XRS-9972 Reachstackers One HAMM 32056 Soil Compactor THD955 Loaded Container Handler One Taylor TYC920L Forklift For more information and pricing of equipment for the logistics, construction, and forestry industries, or to book a demonstration of the First Green Company’s Electric’s 100 percent electric skid steer loaders, ASV Posti-Tract and Skid Steer Loaders, Menzi Muck Excavators or a Magni Telescopic Handler, contact the AmeraMex/Hamre Equipment sales team at 530.895.8955. About AmeraMex International AmeraMex International sells, leases and rents heavy equipment...

Reston, VA – Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (“Bowman”) (Nasdaq: BWMN) appointed Clay Worley as executive vice president and chief human resources officer. He brings more than 30 years in the HR field including global experience with public companies. Worley will be responsible for the oversight and strategic direction of Bowman’s HR and talent acquisition departments and will work closely with the firm’s dedicated integration team for company acquisitions. “Clay’s knowledge and experience will be invaluable to us as we continue to implement our strategic growth initiative,” said Bowman Chief Executive Officer Gary Bowman. “Clay is passionate about the development and execution of effective people strategies and has extensive experience guiding a growing public company like Bowman through the human capital challenges of achieving increasing scale. We are confident that Clay will be a terrific addition to our executive leadership team.”   Before joining Bowman, Worley worked at...

RESERVE, LA – What does “benefits and investing” in your people mean?  You’ve probably heard it all, from vacation and health care to fun Fridays and to tell the truth these are all correct, but in today’s environment are those truly engaging and motivating employees? “Benefits” is a term that has undergone subtle change for many years but in today’s work environment it translates to how you invest in your people. In May of this year, brothers and co-owners of DSC Dredge Bob and Bill Wetta attended the international conference WODCON in Copenhagen, Denmark.  During their trip Bill Wetta had the opportunity to personally meet the highly recognized Dr. Sape Miedema, who in the early 1980’s studied dredging engineering at Delft and was the first ever PhD in Dredging. Through the years he is noted as contributing invaluable research and information on the scientific and engineering processes involved in cutting and transporting bottom material of every description....

The three-story mixed-use development blends sustainability, wellness and walkability in the creative tech capital of Southern California LOS ANGELES, Calif.–   C.W. Driver Companies ,  a premier builder serving California for more than 103 years, today announced the completion of a 36,736-square-foot creative office building at 1550 Euclid St. in downtown Santa Monica. The mixed-use retail and office building is located five minutes walking distance from the Metro Expo Line light rail train. The three-story, steel-frame structure is split into two wings by a U-shaped footprint above the ground level that centers around an exposed courtyard on the second floor. Stunning floor-to-ceiling glass wraps the building’s exterior, making it a focal point in Silicon Beach, the creative tech capital of Southern California. The first floor consists of 4,086 square feet of street-facing retail and 9,753 square feet of creative business and professional office space. The s...

Baltimore, Md. –– RMF Engineering , a leader in full-service MEP engineering, today announced the addition of Ohio-based Project Manager, David Mercer, as a shareholder in the company.  “Dave came to RMF as the firm was just beginning to establish its presence in Ohio and has played an invaluable role in the scale of impact and influence we have had across the Midwest in the years since,” said Vincent Jarrett, PE, Division Manager at the Columbus office and recently elected member of RMF’s Board of Directors. “Continually evolving in his leadership capabilities and responsibilities, Dave demonstrates a drive to succeed and dedication to client service that is wholly deserving of this exciting recognition.”  Mercer, PE, joined RMF in 2011 as the Ohio office’s first mechanical engineer. He now heads the Division’s mechanical group and oversees the mechanical design efforts for central utility plant and thermal utility distribution projects across the region. Working closely wi...

Registration is open for September summit that will delve into concepts like circular economy innovations to advance the engineering community as a catalyst for change BOULDER, Colorado — Change leaders from a variety of engineering disciplines will gather in Boulder next month to explore how the engineering community can transform its work through regenerative practices, circular economy innovations and biomimicry. The 2022 Engineering Ideas Institute will be held Sept. 26-28 at The Colorado Chautauqua . The event is hosted by Engineering Change Lab – USA (ECL), a social change lab founded in 2017 that convenes change leaders across the engineering community to accelerate its progress through deep learning and interdisciplinary collaboration. A key focus of the institute will explore how concepts such as circular economy innovations — improvements of designs, products and systems to reduce and recapture waste — can help protect, restore and replenish human capital and natural ...