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Latest Data on Positive Train Control Implementation Show Uneven Progress across Railroads

November 29, 2016 - in Rail, Transportation

The Federal Railroad Administration today released third quarter 2016 data submitted by railroads on their progress in implementing Positive Train Control (PTC). The data show uneven progress across the country and across railroads toward activating the life-saving…

ACEC California Announces Engineering Excellence Awards

November 29, 2016 - in Awards, News

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 29, 2016 - Today the American Council of Engineering Companies of California (ACEC California) unveiled the 2016 recipients of…

Paul Comfort Wins Prestigious National Transportation Award

November 28, 2016 - in Awards, People

Maryland Department of Transportation’s MTA Administrator Earns Top Spot in the Public Transportation Category from the American Association of State…

Texas Mobility Summit Seeks to Advance Innovation

November 28, 2016 - in Transportation

Teams from 10 Texas cities will meet Thursday and Friday at the first Texas Mobility Summit to foster collaboration on a transportation strategy to advance the creation of a Smart State Consortium. The initiative aims to encourage public-private investment…

Bechtel National, Inc. Resolves Civil Lawsuit Related to Hanford Waste Treatment Plant Project

November 28, 2016 - in Corporate, News, Wastewater, Water

RESTON, Virginia - Bechtel National, Inc. today announced it has reached a settlement with the Department of Justice that resolves civil allegations related to work at the Hanford Waste Treatment Plant project (WTP) in Washington state. Bechtel National, Inc.…

How Collaborative Funding Builds New Economic Opportunities in Detroit

November 28, 2016 - in Corporate, Financial, News

The city of Detroit, Michigan, is interested in converting unused open space into a haven for residents, with new recreation opportunities, urban farms, sustainable stormwater infrastructure and natural reserves. CH2M Senior Economist and Planner Mike Matichich…

CH2M Named a Leader in $14.6B US Environmental Services Market in Report by Independent Analyst firm

November 28, 2016 - in Corporate, News

DENVER- CH2M has been named a leader in the environmental services market by Verdantix, an independent research firm. The Green Quadrant Environmental Benchmark Survey is based on a four-month study of the fifteen largest US environmental services providers,…

Success at Hong Kong Green Building Awards

November 28, 2016 - in Awards, Buildings

Arup has won four Grand Awards and six Merit Awards at the Green Building Awards (GBA) 2016. Co-organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) and the Professional Green Building Council (PGBC), this biennale award is one of the highest accolades…

Paul Hobelmann to Lead New Structures Practice in the DC Metro Area for Our Buildings Sector

November 28, 2016 - in News, People

ARLINGTON, VA — Paul Hobelmann has been appointed a vice president in the Arlington, Virginia office of WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global engineering and professional services organization. He will lead the new structural engineering practice for the…

Amsterdam and TomTom Join Forces to Create a Smarter City

November 25, 2016 - in Transportation

AMSTERDAM - TomTom (TOM2) and the City of Amsterdam will collaborate on the development of traffic and travel concepts to improve traffic flow and parking in the Dutch capital. Together with the city of Amsterdam, TomTom will investigate new ways to measure…