Engineering News-Record

Umóⁿhoⁿ Nation Project Earns National Recognition

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Mardi, mai 7, 2024
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Omaha, Neb., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 13th, Umóⁿhoⁿ Nation Public School was honored with the prestigious national Best of the Best K-12 education project award by the industry publication Engineering News-Record.

Key Points: 
  • Omaha, Neb., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 13th, Umóⁿhoⁿ Nation Public School was honored with the prestigious national Best of the Best K-12 education project award by the industry publication Engineering News-Record.
  • This transformative project, situated on the Omaha Reservation in Macy, Neb., is not just a school but a beacon of progress that uplifts the entire community.
  • "This project embodies our core values of stewardship, integrity, and innovation," said Jon Crane, President of Boyd Jones.
  • "The collaboration between Umóⁿhoⁿ Nation and Boyd Jones allowed us to bring to fruition a dream of career and tech education for the indigenous students of the Omaha reservation," said Umóⁿhoⁿ Nation Public School Superintendent Stacie Hardy.

Jacobs to Restore NASA Installations Through Environmental Engineering

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Jeudi, avril 18, 2024
Engineering News-Record, Johnson Space Center, PFAS, Hazardous waste, Santa Susana Field Laboratory, Conversation, Environmental justice, National Environmental Policy Act, Wallops Flight Facility, Health, Management, NASA, City, Annual report, Security (finance), Partnership, Armstrong Flight Research Center, Carbon, Mission, Result, Climate change, JV, Legislation, Risk, Kennedy Space Center, Michoud Assembly Facility, Analysis, Infection, Multimedia, Marshall Space Flight Center, Private sector, Goddard Space Flight Center, Government, Engineering, Communications satellite

DALLAS, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A Jacobs (NYSE:J) led joint venture (JV) was selected to provide environmental engineering, restoration and compliance services for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). As an architect-engineer, Jacobs and JV partner Geosyntec will support safe, sustainable operations for multiple NASA centers, component facilities and other infrastructure assets.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A Jacobs (NYSE:J) led joint venture (JV) was selected to provide environmental engineering, restoration and compliance services for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
  • As an architect-engineer, Jacobs and JV partner Geosyntec will support safe, sustainable operations for multiple NASA centers, component facilities and other infrastructure assets.
  • Jacobs will continue to serve NASA as a premier technology-enabled solutions provider focused on addressing its infrastructure, environmental and sustainability needs.
  • The project will also support NASA with Environmental Justice and National Environmental Policy Act evaluations, environmental permitting, planning and compliance activities surrounding emerging contaminants, hazardous and solid waste management, emergency spill cleanup and prevention, energy and water management.

PCL Construction Signs Enterprise Partnership with Document Crunch, Commits to Bringing Tools of the Future to All Project Teams

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Mardi, mars 12, 2024
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This will bring over a century’s worth of PCL experience to the fingertips of its people.

Key Points: 
  • This will bring over a century’s worth of PCL experience to the fingertips of its people.
  • “Our bigger vision has always been around project teams being better enabled at contract compliance,” said Josh Levy, co-founder and CEO of Document Crunch.
  • “We made a significant investment into building an enterprise-grade product ready to be adopted by project teams across the board.
  • PCL was an early adopter and an excellent partner who helped us get over the threshold from good early solution to enterprise ready.

AECOM publishes new high-speed rail report presenting first-of-its-kind research on the future of rail delivery

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Mercredi, mars 13, 2024
Construction & Property, Consulting, Rail, Public Transport, Professional Services, Urban Planning, Landscape, Transport, Research, Organization, NEOM, Growth, Qualitative research, HS1, High Speed 1, Engineering, Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias, MassTransit, California High-Speed Rail, HSR, Engineering News-Record

Research presented in the report found that economic growth, technology, adaptability and on-time completion prove the most critical success factors in the first year of HSR operation.

Key Points: 
  • Research presented in the report found that economic growth, technology, adaptability and on-time completion prove the most critical success factors in the first year of HSR operation.
  • Success factors also varied widely by region:
    Europe’s primary success factors included a reduction in air/vehicle traffic, use of the latest technology, and future adaptability.
  • For the Asia and Pacific region, on-time completion, low environmental impact, and social benefits comprised the top key success factors.
  • The Company’s work includes California High-Speed Rail, HS1 in the UK, and Taiwan High-Speed Rail.

Gilbane Building Company Promotes Michael O'Brien to New England Division Leader, Justin MacEachern Returns to Lead Massachusetts Office

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Vendredi, janvier 5, 2024
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BOSTON, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company, a leading global builder, announced that Michael O'Brien has been named senior vice president and New England Division Leader overseeing Gilbane's Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Northern New England offices. A 30-year construction industry veteran, O'Brien most recently served as senior vice president overseeing the Company's Massachusetts and Northern New England offices. Gilbane's market share and revenue have significantly increased under O'Brien's leadership, increasing revenues to over $850 million in 2022. Gilbane is currently ranked as the fourth-largest contractor in New England by Engineering News Record.

Key Points: 
  • A 30-year construction industry veteran, O'Brien most recently served as senior vice president overseeing the Company's Massachusetts and Northern New England offices.
  • Gilbane is currently ranked as the fourth-largest contractor in New England by Engineering News Record.
  • Justin MacEachern returns to Gilbane as vice president and leader of the Company's Massachusetts and Northern New England offices.
  • Gilbane is currently working on or has recently completed a number of signature and transformative projects across diverse markets in Massachusetts, including:

Sevan Announces Two Leadership Promotions to Operations Team

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Jeudi, décembre 21, 2023
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Urban Planning, Professional Services, Interior Design, Building Systems, Architecture, Data Analytics, Residential Building & Real Estate, Financial Times, AEC, ENR, Fundamentals of Engineering exam, Engineering, Krebsbach, Engineering News-Record, Platinum, Construction, Growth, CZP, Senior, Management

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. (Sevan) announces the promotion of two Vice Presidents on the Operations team.

Key Points: 
  • Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. (Sevan) announces the promotion of two Vice Presidents on the Operations team.
  • “At Sevan, promotions celebrate our dedication to fostering and rewarding growth, and the achievements of our wonderful team members,” said Jim Evans, CEO & Founder of Sevan.
  • Congratulations to both!”
    Timothy Kratz, promoted to Vice President of Operations of Civil, Zoning & Permitting (CZP), has been with Sevan for over a decade and is a seasoned Licensed Professional Engineer.
  • Damian Krebsbach, promoted to Vice President of Operations, leads Sevan’s Surveys & Facility Assessments offering with a three-year tenure at Sevan.

AECOM affirms its commitment to value creation as a leading Professional Services infrastructure consulting firm

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Lundi, décembre 11, 2023
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The Company believes it can automate 5% to 15% of its hours overtime, creating a delivery advantage and capacity to grow.

Key Points: 
  • The Company believes it can automate 5% to 15% of its hours overtime, creating a delivery advantage and capacity to grow.
  • This framework reflects the Company’s goal of achieving a best-in-class financial profile and competitive advantages that mirror the highest-value Professional Services and consulting firms.
  • 2 Excludes the impact of certain items, such as restructuring costs, amortization of intangible assets, non-core AECOM Capital and other items.
  • 4 Free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures, net of proceeds from disposals of property and equipment.

Suffolk Technologies Collaborates With Exodigo to Improve Built World Projects

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Lundi, décembre 18, 2023
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Exodigo, the leading innovator in non-intrusive underground discovery, today announced its completion of Suffolk Technologies' prestigious BOOST program and the kickoff of its commercial engagement on several projects with the firm.

Key Points: 
  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Exodigo , the leading innovator in non-intrusive underground discovery, today announced its completion of Suffolk Technologies ' prestigious BOOST program and the kickoff of its commercial engagement on several projects with the firm.
  • Exodigo was one of seven startups selected out of 212 global applicants to participate this year.
  • By offering a revolutionary solution to map underground infrastructure without disruptive excavation and drilling, Exodigo stands at the forefront of creating safer, more cost-effective, and sustainable construction practices.
  • We are committed to driving innovation in the built environment sector and look forward to collaborating with Suffolk to further our mission of non-intrusive discovery."

Dar Group - one of the world's largest privately-owned architecture, engineering, and consulting groups - becomes Sidara

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Mardi, décembre 5, 2023
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The group specializes in complex assets and is home to some of the most impactful firms in the built environment, including Dar Al-Handasah, Perkins&Will, Currie & Brown, T.Y.Lin, and Penspen.

Key Points: 
  • The group specializes in complex assets and is home to some of the most impactful firms in the built environment, including Dar Al-Handasah, Perkins&Will, Currie & Brown, T.Y.Lin, and Penspen.
  • For fifteen consecutive years, the group has featured among the top ten international design consultancies, according to Engineering News Record (ENR) rankings.
  • And as an advocate for change, Sidara will focus on driving innovation and measurable impact in livability, sustainability, and breakthrough digital solutions.
  • "Inspired by this vision, Dar Group is becoming Sidara.

Dar Group - one of the world's largest privately-owned architecture, engineering, and consulting groups - becomes Sidara

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Mardi, décembre 5, 2023
Built environment, COP28, Collection, Culture, Heart, Science, ENR, Aviation, Engineering News-Record, Construction, Industrial design, Sidara

The group specializes in complex assets and is home to some of the most impactful firms in the built environment, including Dar Al-Handasah, Perkins&Will, Currie & Brown, T.Y.Lin, and Penspen.

Key Points: 
  • The group specializes in complex assets and is home to some of the most impactful firms in the built environment, including Dar Al-Handasah, Perkins&Will, Currie & Brown, T.Y.Lin, and Penspen.
  • For fifteen consecutive years, the group has featured among the top ten international design consultancies, according to Engineering News Record (ENR) rankings.
  • And as an advocate for change, Sidara will focus on driving innovation and measurable impact in livability, sustainability, and breakthrough digital solutions.
  • "Inspired by this vision, Dar Group is becoming Sidara.