HUNTSVILLE, Ala., June 5, 2017 – On behalf of the Department of Interior (DOI), the U.S. Geological Survey awarded Hexagon US Federal, formerly Intergraph Government Solutions, a five-year blanket purchase agreement to provide access to a full suite of geospatial…
Video: Earthquake Safety: Building the World’s First “Flexible” Bridge
Seattle’s newest bridge is built to do much more than withstand an earthquake – it’s built with columns designed to move with the ground and flex…
Bechtel Completes Stonewall Energy Facility Ahead of Schedule
Bechtel, a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction, has completed the state-of-the-art Stonewall Energy Facility in Loudoun County,…
Project Alloyed Wins Backing from Government’s £31 Million Future Fund to Boost UK’s Research and Development of Driverless Cars
LONDON - The consortium-led Project Alloyed has been awarded a government grant, having identified technical solutions for Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) technology, as part of the government's bid to promote the UK auto sector, as well…
Terracon Purchase of Earth Exploration Inc. Expands Upper Midwest Resources
OLATHE, Kan. - Terracon is pleased to announce its acquisition of Earth Exploration Inc. (EEI). This expansion significantly enhances Terracon's presence in the Upper Midwest by establishing offices in the states of Indiana and Michigan. Founded…
A Few Months Before Its Official Opening, Tappan Zee Bridge Is Drivable
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — Several months remain before it officially opens to long-expectant commuters, but it is now possible to drive across the entire three-mile length of the new Tappan Zee Bridge, a critical crossing in the suburbs of New York City. Like beavers…
Michael Baker International Strengthens Railroad and Transit Operations in West Region with Promotion of Don Sepulveda
Los Angeles - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Don Sepulveda, P.E., has been promoted to Vice President and Deputy National Market Lead in the Railroad and Transit Practice…
As Coal Shipments Decline, Rail Remains Dominant Mode of Coal Transport to Power Sector
The U.S. electric power sector consumed 677 million short tons of coal in 2016, the lowest amount since 1984. Electric power sector coal consumption accounted for more than 93% of all coal consumed in the United States, and more than two-thirds of this coal…
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $527.8 Million in Infrastructure Grants to Airports
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration will award $527.8 million in airport infrastructure grants to 584 airports across the United States as part of the FAA’s Airport…
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $197 Million in Grants for Positive Train Control Implementation
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the grant recipients who will receive $197 million in competitive grant funding to help commuter and…
