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Pennsylvania Governor Announces ‘PennDOT Connects,’ New Transportation-Project Approach

February 27, 2017 - in News, Projects

Philadelphia, PA – Recognizing transportation's role in connecting communities and supporting economic development, state Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Leslie S. Richards today announced PennDOT Connects, an approach that will enhance…

Ryan’s Well: 20 Years of Drinking Water to Millions & Growing Stronger

February 27, 2017 - in Drinking water, Featured, Water

Ontario, Canada - Ryan’s Well Foundation is celebrating its 20th successful year in digging wells to provide clean drinking water to the poorest regions…

MDA to Acquire DigitalGlobe, Creating Industry Leader in End-to-End Space Systems, Earth Imagery and Geospatial Solutions

February 27, 2017 - in Corporate, Featured, News

SAN FRANCISCO and WESTMINSTER, COLO ., Feb., 2017  - MacDonald , Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. ("MDA") (TSX: MDA), a global communications and information…

UROS Brings IoT Connectivity to Smart Water Grid

February 27, 2017 - in Drinking water, Water

UROS – Uni-fi Roaming Solutions, the leading global Roaming IoT Solution provider today announces co-operation between UROS and Pisara – a Finnish water management platform initiative from Jyväskylä Energy – to jointly deliver innovative new services…

Urban Solar Gains Tenured Transit Expert Dick Ruddell

February 27, 2017 - in News, People, Transit, Transportation

BEAVERTON, OR - Urban Solar is pleased to announce Dick Ruddell has joined its team of experts as the new Vice President of Business Development to help lead its transit division. Urban Solar specializes in transit passenger amenities, with a focus on transit…

New Life Safety Network for Norway’s New Airport Terminal

February 24, 2017 - in News, Products

A new life safety system based around Kentec’s Syncro XT+ addressable extinguishing control panel technology is being installed in the new 4 billion Kroner (Euro 407m) terminal at Norway’s Bergen Flesland International Airport. Bergen Flesland’s…

3.2 Trillion Miles Driven On U.S. Roads In 2016

February 24, 2017 - in Transportation

WASHINGTON – New estimates released today by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) show that U.S. driving topped 3.2 trillion miles last year. It is the fifth straight year of increased mileage on public roads throughout the nation, and underscores the…

75,000 Deaths Forecast for Northern Haiti Disastrous Earthquake 

February 24, 2017 - in Land Development

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – A UNDP conference on the “Seismic Risk and Consequences for Northern Haiti and Vulnerable Schools” was held last week for stakeholders including the Haiti government, international agencies and the private sector. The conference…

Antarctic Research Station Survey Cited In National Engineering Competition

February 24, 2017 - in Awards, Events

WASHINGTON, DC (February 23, 2017) – Merrick & Company of Greenwood Village, Colo., has earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 50th annual Engineering Excellence…

New Book Examines Work of MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects

February 24, 2017 - in Buildings

Coming April 18, “The Work of MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects” captures the practical yet beautiful work of one of the leading architectural firms in the world   The “modern vernacular” work of MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects—winners of more…