Civil engineering

LandSouth Breaks Ground on Livano Charlotte Harbor

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Architecture, LIV, Port, Civil engineering

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LandSouth Construction, a Jacksonville-based, award-winning general contractor, has broken ground and started construction on Livano Charlotte Harbor, an upscale multifamily development in Port Charlotte, FL.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LandSouth Construction, a Jacksonville-based, award-winning general contractor, has broken ground and started construction on Livano Charlotte Harbor, an upscale multifamily development in Port Charlotte, FL.
  • The developer for Livano Charlotte Harbor is LIV Development, and the project is scheduled for completion in early 2026.
  • Mason Burk will serve as the LandSouth project manager for Livano Charlotte Harbor, Travis Hall will be the Assistant Project Manager and Charlotte Dempster will be the construction administrator.
  • LandSouth will employ its unique integrated construction approach to build Livano Charlotte Harbor.

KECK GRADUATE INSTITUTE SELECTS DR. MOHAMED ABOUSALEM AS ITS THIRD PRESIDENT

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Research, University, Organization, Innovation, Growth, Civil engineering, Science, Health, Assistant, Regenerative medicine, Trustee, Education, History, CIRM, SJSU, Engineering, KGI, Knight Foundation, MBA, SAN, Silicon, Claremont Colleges, Alexandria University, Santa Clara University, Sheldon Schuster, Keck Graduate Institute, Marketing, Management

As the Vice President for Research and Innovation at San José State University (SJSU), Dr. Abousalem provided executive leadership to the growth of the university’s research and innovation enterprise.

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  • As the Vice President for Research and Innovation at San José State University (SJSU), Dr. Abousalem provided executive leadership to the growth of the university’s research and innovation enterprise.
  • Dr. Abousalem has held several executive roles for organizations in Silicon Valley and Canada, leading product and corporate development, general management, marketing communications, and human resources of several worldwide business operations.
  • "I am thrilled and privileged to have been chosen to lead KGI at this exciting and transformational time in its history," Dr. Abousalem said.
  • and Ph.D. in Geomatics Engineering from the University of Calgary, Canada, and an MBA from Santa Clara University.

Western States Reclamation and Naranjo Civil Constructors Combine to Form Western States Water

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Other Natural Resources, Utilities, Energy, Natural Resources, Construction & Property, Urban Planning, Entrepreneurship, Partner (business rank), WSR, Name, Acquisition, Water resources, SCP, Water, Workforce, Civil engineering

Western States Reclamation, LLC (“WSR), a portfolio company of Strength Capital Partners, has completed the acquisition of Naranjo Civil Constructors (“Naranjo”).

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  • Western States Reclamation, LLC (“WSR), a portfolio company of Strength Capital Partners, has completed the acquisition of Naranjo Civil Constructors (“Naranjo”).
  • The two entities along with WSR subsidiary Ecological Resource Consultants (“ERC”) have been combined under a newly formed entity: Western States Water.
  • WSR is a leading provider of environmental reclamation and specialty civil contracting services focused on the preservation and protection of water resources.
  • Founded in 1982, Naranjo is a specialty civil contracting company focused on natural waterways, urban drainage, recreational environments, and related utilities & infrastructure projects in Colorado.

SGH Engineering Mechanics & Infrastructure Group Welcomes Senior Leaders Payman Tehrani and Ike Udoh

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
WII, SGH, Mechanics, Science, Structural mechanics, FSI, American National Standards Institute, SSSI, Risk, Spectra, Research, SMM, ASCE, Transport, EMI, Engineering, Wind, Society, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Water, Load, American Wind Energy Association, SSI, Multimedia, Civil engineering

WALTHAM, Mass., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Simpson Gumpertz & Heger's (SGH) Engineering Mechanics & Infrastructure (EMI) group recently welcomed senior leaders Payman Tehrani and Ike Udoh to the firm, bolstering our advanced analytical capabilities in energy development and water and transportation infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Tehrani specializes in transportation, water, nuclear, and oil & gas infrastructure; Dr. Udoh brings expertise in offshore wind energy development.
  • WALTHAM, Mass., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Simpson Gumpertz & Heger's (SGH) Engineering Mechanics & Infrastructure (EMI) group recently welcomed senior leaders Payman Tehrani and Ike Udoh to the firm, bolstering our advanced analytical capabilities in energy development and water and transportation infrastructure.
  • Payman and Ike bolster SGH's advanced analytical capabilities in energy development and water and transportation infrastructure.
  • He leads advanced analyses of complex infrastructure for clients in the transportation, water, nuclear, and oil and gas industries.

Dresdner Robin Enhances Service Offerings Within Geospatial Analysis and Resiliency Planning

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Climate change, Built environment, 2D, Longevity, Growth, CFO, Environmental science, GIS, 3D, Dresdner Bank, Robin, City, Architecture, Information system, Weather, Civil engineering

JERSEY CITY, N.J., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dresdner Robin, a prominent land-use consultancy firm specializing in urban and suburban design and development, has expanded its services to now include resiliency planning and geospatial analysis and mapping, utilizing geographic information systems (GIS). This strategic move reflects the company's commitment to providing comprehensive solutions that address the evolving needs of clients in the fields of urban planning, environmental science and infrastructure development.

Key Points: 
  • "Our further expansion into geospatial analysis and mapping, along with resiliency planning services is a testament to our commitment to innovation and client-centric solutions," said Tony Ianuale, COO and CFO of Dresdner Robin.
  • "Our further expansion into geospatial analysis and mapping, along with resiliency planning services is a testament to our commitment to innovation and client-centric solutions," said Tony Ianuale, COO and CFO of Dresdner Robin.
  • "As we embark on the expansion into resiliency planning at Dresdner Robin, I firmly believe that resilience is an integral part of every service we provide," said Mallory Clark, senior planner at Dresdner Robin who will lead these efforts.
  • The team of experts leading resiliency planning services will include the planning services group with support from civil engineering, landscape architecture and environmental teams.

Monomoy CRE, LLC Hires Experienced Engineering Professional Brian Fischbach, P.E. as Senior Manager, Civil Engineering

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Real estate, National Association, Civil engineering, PP, Senior, PTP, LEED, Organization, National Society

CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monomoy CRE, LLC (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Monomoy,”) announced today the hiring of Brian Fischbach, P.E., as Senior Manager, Civil Engineering.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Monomoy CRE, LLC (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Monomoy,”) announced today the hiring of Brian Fischbach, P.E., as Senior Manager, Civil Engineering.
  • Mr. Fischbach is an accomplished industry veteran with over 30 years of civil engineering, land development and permitting experience in all sectors of real estate development.
  • He is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, Virginia, South Carolina, and Maryland and is a LEED 2.0 Accredited Professional.
  • "Brian’s substantial engineering and land planning experience will further reinforce Monomoy’s ability to provide innovative solutions to tenants’ real estate needs."

Parsons Wins Seat on $245M U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contract for Environmental Remediation

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Monday, February 26, 2024
College of Engineering (KNUST), Radioactive waste, Engineering, USACE, Atmosphere, Corps, Federation, Safety, Water, PSN, Parsons Corporation, Environment, Public, Civil engineering

The contract for environmental remediation activities has a five-year basic ordering period and represents new work for the company.

Key Points: 
  • The contract for environmental remediation activities has a five-year basic ordering period and represents new work for the company.
  • The contract will consist of projects funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act related to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) cleanup projects that protect public health and safety.
  • “Parsons delivers the full spectrum of environmental solutions using the latest technologies to deliver a cleaner, safer planet for our customers and future generations,” said Jon Moretta, president, Engineered Systems for Parsons.
  • The company is a leader in environmental remediation efforts with capabilities to meet challenges for air, land, and water.

Housing study: Reported inventories overstate supply of “shovel ready lots” - use it or lose it policies must be informed by facts

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
MCIP, Greater Toronto Area, KPEC, BILD, City, Data collection, Interim, Human, PLE, ADU, Region, GTA, Policy, Construction, Interview, RPP, Housing, Water, Civil engineering

Housing completions are also at a 33-year high, underscoring that claims of ‘sitting of supply’ do not match the reality on the ground,” said Justin Sherwood, SVP Communications & Stakeholder Relations at BILD.

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  • Housing completions are also at a 33-year high, underscoring that claims of ‘sitting of supply’ do not match the reality on the ground,” said Justin Sherwood, SVP Communications & Stakeholder Relations at BILD.
  • Based on the goal of achieving 150,000 units per year, this represents only 2.2 years of supply.
  • Claiming 150,000 of additional housing would arise from the conversion of existing housing stock to multiplexes, basement units, and accessory dwelling units (ADU).
  • KPEC’s areas of focus include areas where the fields of land use planning, urban economics and municipal finance overlap with City building.

Cumberland Trust Appoints David Murray as Managing Director, Corporate Development, as Company Reaches $8 Billion in Assets Under Administration

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Finance, Consulting, Banking, Professional Services, Asset Management, Diamond, Multimedia, Education, Civil engineering, University, Strategic planning, Corporate development, Trust, Property management

Cumberland Trust, a Nashville-based independent trust company, announces the addition of David Murray to its Corporate Development team as Managing Director.

Key Points: 
  • Cumberland Trust, a Nashville-based independent trust company, announces the addition of David Murray to its Corporate Development team as Managing Director.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305877178/en/
    With more than 20 years of industry experience, Murray brings considerable expertise in personal trust and estate planning to the growing Cumberland Trust team.
  • “As an expert and trusted advisor in the wealth management industry, we are thrilled to add Dave to our Corporate Development leadership team,” said Jennie Menzie, CEO and President of Cumberland Trust.
  • As a frequent speaker for trust, estate, and wealth industry events, Murray brings trust solutions to professional audiences through education.

Penetron Continues to Expand Technical Support in Rapidly Growing North America Market

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Engineering, ACI, Civil engineering, University, Certification, Construction

EAST SETAUKET, N.Y., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On February 5, 2024, Penetron announced the appointment of Abigail Chancey as Engineering Support Specialist. Abigail will play an important role on the Penetron USA Technical Support team and her appointment helps strengthen the company's focus on technical expertise to deliver optimal concrete durability solutions to Penetron customers across the continent.

Key Points: 
  • Abigail will play an important role on the Penetron USA Technical Support team and her appointment helps strengthen the company's focus on technical expertise to deliver optimal concrete durability solutions to Penetron customers across the continent.
  • EAST SETAUKET, N.Y., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On February 5, 2024, Penetron announced the appointment of Abigail Chancey as Engineering Support Specialist.
  • Abigail will play an important role on the Penetron USA Technical Support team and her appointment helps strengthen the company's focus on technical expertise to deliver optimal concrete durability solutions to Penetron customers across the continent.
  • As an Engineering Support Specialist, Abigail supports the Penetron sales team by reviewing the technical specifications and project requirements of potential project leads.