(OMAHA, Neb.) - Continuing on the theme of bridges, the latest entry in HDR’s “Experts Talk” interview series introduces Senior Bridge Engineer Nick Burdette, who discusses accelerated bridge construction. A native of Philadelphia, he entered the industry…
Casey Morgan Elevated to Sr. Business Development at the Vortex Companies and Will Relocate to Florida
HOUSTON - The Vortex Companies recently announced the promotion of Casey Morgan to Sr. Business Development Manager, who will relocate to Tampa, Florida…
Brown and Caldwell Promotes Wendy Broley to One Water Leader
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., May 29, 2018 — Brown and Caldwell, a leading environmental engineering and construction firm, today announced the promotion of…
Mark Holmes Joins HNTB as Construction Services Deputy Director
BELLEVUE, Wash. – Mark Holmes, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as construction services deputy director for the Northwest District. Holmes is based in HNTB’s Bellevue office and manages construction projects with the City of Seattle and other clients. Throughout…
Carpenter Contractor Trust Sponsors Yonkers Students at National Competition
EDISON, N.J. - A critical issue facing the American construction industry is the availability of skilled labor and the narrow pipeline of students opting into construction trades. That’s why the Carpenter Contractor Trust (CCT) is investing in local high…
ARTBA Foundation Announces Financial Assistance to 13 Children of Fallen Highway Workers
(WASHINGTON)— Thirteen children of highway workers who were killed or permanently disabled on the job will receive post-high school financial assistance for the 2018-19 school year from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation…
HDR Taps Josh Greenfield to Lead High Performance Design
HDR has hired Josh Greenfield, PE, as the Director of High Performance Design. In this newly created position, Greenfield will apply his nearly 16 years of experience in energy consulting and sustainable design to spearhead the firm’s 100% energy modeling…
Drake Gets Committee Approval for FTA Post
The Senate Banking Committee approved the nomination of former Rep. Thelma Drake to be administrator of the Federal Transit Administration in a 24-1 vote on May 15. The lone opposing vote came from Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., who sparred with Drake [seen below]…
Former FHWA Official and AASHTO Division Director Tony Kane Dies
Dr. Anthony R. (Tony) Kane, whose 45-year highway career included service at both the Federal Highway Administration and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, died May 15 after a long-standing illness. He was 72. "Tony Kane…
Michael Baker International’s Malcolm Dougherty, P.E., Elected to ITS America Board of Directors
Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Malcolm Dougherty, P.E., Senior Vice President and National Transportation Practice Lead, has been elected to the Intelligent Transportation…
