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Memphis District Army Corps of Engineers Awards Fairbanks Morse Defense $31 Million Contract to Refurbish W.G. Huxtable Pumping Station Engines

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management (Arcline), has received a $31 million contract from the Memphis District Army Corps of Engineers to refurbish the 10 opposed piston 38D 8 1/8 engines powering the water pumps at the W.G.

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  • Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management (Arcline), has received a $31 million contract from the Memphis District Army Corps of Engineers to refurbish the 10 opposed piston 38D 8 1/8 engines powering the water pumps at the W.G.
  • Huxtable Pumping Station was constructed in 1977 with 10 water pumps powered by 10 Fairbanks Morse Defense engines , and it remains one of the largest stormwater pumping stations in the world.
  • The effort to refurbish the pumping station engines is supported by funding received by the Memphis District from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
  • The project is being conducted through a partnership between the Memphis District and the St. Francis Levee District of Arkansas.

Diversified Technologies has Commissioned a Second Fish Barrier for Invasive Species to Keep Asian Carp from Entering the Great Lakes

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

BEDFORD, Mass., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Diversified Technologies, Inc. (DTI) has commissioned a second pulsed electric field (PEF) modulator on the Chicago Sanitary and Shipping Canal (CSSC). Funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, these permanent barriers are designed to prevent Asian carp migration into Lake Michigan.

Key Points: 
  • Funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, these permanent barriers are designed to prevent Asian carp migration into Lake Michigan.
  • BEDFORD, Mass., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Diversified Technologies, Inc. (DTI) has commissioned a second pulsed electric field (PEF) modulator on the Chicago Sanitary and Shipping Canal (CSSC).
  • Funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, these permanent barriers are designed to prevent Asian carp migration into Lake Michigan.
  • DTI Electric Fish Barriers are funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contract W912P6-18-C-0021 under subcontract to EXP Federal.

Stetson's Jacobs Law Clinic Asks Court to Stop Project That Could Harm Puerto Rico Coral Reef

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Circuit Court of Appeals calling on federal officials to halt a project that could be detrimental to a coral reef system off Puerto Rico's coast.

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  • Circuit Court of Appeals calling on federal officials to halt a project that could be detrimental to a coral reef system off Puerto Rico's coast.
  • The proposed project coincides with catastrophic events like coral bleaching, brought on by pollution and a warming climate.
  • The scientists brought the amicus brief with community-based environmental groups in Puerto Rico who oppose the project.
  • Based on Stetson Law's campus in Gulfport, Fla., the Jacobs Law Clinic pursues and defends justice through advocacy focused on pressing environmental issues.

Level Engineering & Architecture opens a new office in Austin, Texas

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Monday, October 16, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Level Engineering & Architecture, a leading provider of Civil & Structural Engineering, Architecture, and Design, is proud to announce the official opening of its new office in Austin, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Level Engineering & Architecture, a leading provider of Civil & Structural Engineering, Architecture, and Design, is proud to announce the official opening of its new office in Austin, Texas.
  • The Austin office provides Engineering and Architectural services to Austin and surrounding areas – From Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Bastrop, Westlake, to Buda, Dripping Springs, Wimberley, and San Antonio.
  • The Austin office, located at 7000 North Mopac Expressway, Suite 2117, Austin, Texas 78731, is led by Scott Zurn, P.E.
  • "Level Engineering & Architecture is a growing team of local designers with nationwide resources committed to supporting our local communities.

Ferrovalle Chooses Havis and Getac as the Solution to Run their Software SLI and Stay at the Industry's Forefront

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Friday, October 6, 2023

WARMINSTER, Oct. 6th, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mexican railway system has been updated in the last 25 years, becoming the most reliable means of freight transportation, allowing companies like Ferrovalle, the most important inland port in Mexico, to annually move 500 thousand conteiners of goods and merchandise that meet Mexico City and other 27 suburban municipality's industrial and commercial daily needs, representing an urban concentration of 22 million inhabitants served by the company.

Key Points: 
  • The collaboration with Havis and Getac underscores Ferrovalle's commitment to modernizing and connecting Mexico's rail network for improved cargo transportation and economic growth.
  • "Ferrovalle's technological ecosystem is supported by three components: The super Wi-Fi network, SLI software, and Getac tablets.
  • SLI will continue to evolve in the future with the incorporation of new features that will strengthen security issues.
  • With the support of Getac's rugged technology and SLI software, Ferrovalle is marking the path to a more advanced and connected logistic future.

Emerging BIM Standards Promise to Bolster AEC Efficiency

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Friday, October 6, 2023

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AEC firms would be wise to adopt standardized approaches to building information modeling (BIM) now that it is becoming an expected—or even government-mandated—part of their projects, advised BIM specialists from HFA Architecture + Engineering.

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  • It is just one more way in which AEC firms can maximize the efficiency of their projects and operations, said HFA BIM Director Brittany Pylant , who co-hosted the webinar (" Data Integration, BIM + AEC Evolution ") on Sept 28.
  • Against that backdrop, AEC companies would do well to embrace the BIM process and stay in step with its evolution.
  • Pylant and Reyna offered tips and resources for AEC firms aiming to maximize efficiency with BIM, data integration and cultural change.
  • "If you don't have documentation of your standards," Reyna said, "you probably don't have very good standards."

Port Houston Business Garners Great Interest

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

On Tuesday, September 26, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority convened its regular monthly meeting after an August break.

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  • On Tuesday, September 26, the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority convened its regular monthly meeting after an August break.
  • During his opening comments, Port Commission Chairman Ric Campo applauded Commissioner Roy Mease, who is stepping down at month end as Port Commissioner representing the City of Pasadena, Texas.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230928511032/en/
    Congressman Wesley Hunt attends the Port Houston Commission meeting to personally express sincere appreciation for Port Houston and the Houston Ship Channel.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Chairman Campo commended Commissioner Mease’s years of service and dedication to Port Houston, and added that the Pasadena City Council had appointed International Longshoremen Association Union leader Alan A. Robb to succeed Commissioner Mease, effective October 1.

Great Lakes Announces Receipt of $177 Million in Awarded Work; Dredging Backlog at Approximately $1.1 Billion to Date

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

The base contract for $27.1 million was awarded but the project still has $11.3 million in open options pending award for further beach placement.

Key Points: 
  • The base contract for $27.1 million was awarded but the project still has $11.3 million in open options pending award for further beach placement.
  • The base contract for $22.1 million was awarded but the project still has $17.7 million in open options pending award.
  • Lasse Petterson, President and Chief Executive Officer commented, “These projects bring dredging backlog to approximately $1.1 billion to date.
  • Great Lakes cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by Great Lakes are not guarantees or indicative of future events.

Account Executive Justin Klinkenberg Joins Woolpert to Support Utilities, Broadband Projects

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Friday, September 22, 2023

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has hired Account Executive Justin Klinkenberg to support electric utility and broadband community development clients, programs, and projects. Klinkenberg brings 13 years of product development experience specific to geospatial business needs.

Key Points: 
  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has hired Account Executive Justin Klinkenberg to support electric utility and broadband community development clients, programs, and projects.
  • Klinkenberg brings 13 years of product development experience specific to geospatial business needs.
  • "Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work alongside the Woolpert team and see the firm's commitment to client support," Klinkenberg said.
  • "We're confident that he will help provide exceptional support for our existing and future clients."

Fortuna celebrates the inauguration of the Séguéla Mine in Côte d’Ivoire

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Monday, September 18, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) is pleased to announce that the inauguration ceremony of its Séguéla Mine in Côte d’Ivoire took place on Friday, September 15, 2023.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) is pleased to announce that the inauguration ceremony of its Séguéla Mine in Côte d’Ivoire took place on Friday, September 15, 2023.
  • Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO of Fortuna, commented, “Séguéla is Fortuna's fifth mine, and will be a flagship asset within our growing global portfolio.
  • The Company reiterates Séguéla´s 2023 annual production guidance of 60,000 to 75,000 ounces of gold (refer to Fortuna news release dated January 17, 2023 ).
  • Mr. Chapman has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release and has verified the underlying data.