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Atlas Copco Completes Acquisition of Swedish Mining Intelligence Business

July 5, 2017 - in Corporate, News

Stockholm, Sweden: Atlas Copco, a leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions, has completed the acquisition of part of Mobilaris MCE AB, a Sweden-based company that provides advanced software that optimizes underground mining operations. Atlas…

Even as Renewables Increase, Fossil Fuels Continue to Dominate U.S. Energy Mix

July 5, 2017 - in Energy

Fossil fuels have provided more than 80% of total U.S. energy consumption for more than 100 years. Since 1928, when consumption of natural gas surpassed…

U.S. Department of Transportation Launches Infrastructure For Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant Program, Announces New Funding Opportunities

July 5, 2017 - in Financial, News

WASHINGTON - The Department of Transportation (DOT) is announcing the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) discretionary grant program through…

As Motorists Hit the Road for the 4th of July, a Video Series Focuses on Funding

July 5, 2017 - in Transportation

WASHINGTON – This Fourth of July holiday millions of motorists will use America’s multimodal network of highways, bridges, bike trails and railways to make trips to vacation destinations across the country. Keeping the nation’s vast surface transportation…

Douglas Dynamics Announces Sustainability Manager For Commercial Snow and Ice Division

July 3, 2017 - in News, People

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – Douglas Dynamics has named Pam Buckley to the position of Sustainability Manager for its Commercial Snow and Ice Division. In this newly created role, Buckley will work with snow and ice associations and professional contractors to develop,…

HNTB Continues Commitment to STEM Education Through Successful Second Year of SPARK Program

July 3, 2017 - in Featured, News, Projects

CHICAGO – HNTB Corporation, an infrastructure solutions firm, and Chicago Public Schools, recently completed the second year of a successful on-going partnership to support and grow student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through…

Elwell Appointed FAA Deputy Administrator

July 3, 2017 - in News, People

Dan Elwell was sworn in this week as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Deputy Administrator.  Appointed by President Donald J. Trump, Elwell is the second highest-ranking official at the agency responsible for ensuring aviation safety and air traffic…

iCON Infrastructure Closes New €1.2 Billion Fund

July 3, 2017 - in Financial, News

iCON Infrastructure is pleased to announce the first and final closing of a new €1.2 billion fund, iCON Infrastructure Partners IV, L.P. (“iCON IV"). iCON IV’s single close at its €1.2 billion hard cap comes just three months after commencing fundraising…

Impres Performs First Case Studies in California

July 3, 2017 - in Transit, Transportation

Case studies of the infrastructure projects California High Speed Rail and San Francisco AirTrain Extension have recently been completed in the research project Impres. Interviews along the projects’ value chains have provided valuable input and examples…

West Wilson Utility District Turns to GEO Jobe for UAV Data Capture & Orthophoto Updates

June 30, 2017 - in News, Projects

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - GEO Jobe, a leading GIS software and solution provider offering UAV mapping services, has been integrating UAV / UAS data capture into a number of projects enabling quick turn-around and cost savings for clients. What this means is that…