MARC

AECOM-led joint venture selected as delivery partner for Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program in Baltimore

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Urban Planning, Professional Services, Architecture, Transportation, Travel, Public Transport, Construction & Property, Rail, Alternative Energy, Engineering, Energy, Green Technology, Transport, Manufacturing, Building Systems, Environment, Consulting, Frederick Douglass, Tunnel, West Baltimore station, Baltimore Penn Station, NEC, ACM, Safety, MARC, Amtrak, Rail transport

AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that an AECOM-led joint venture with Jacobs has been selected by Amtrak to serve as delivery partner for the $6 billion Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program that will upgrade a ten-mile section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC), America’s busiest passenger rail line.

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  • AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that an AECOM-led joint venture with Jacobs has been selected by Amtrak to serve as delivery partner for the $6 billion Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program that will upgrade a ten-mile section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC), America’s busiest passenger rail line.
  • The cornerstone of the program will be the delivery of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel featuring two new high-capacity tubes for electrified passenger trains.
  • The scope of services includes program management, design oversight, construction oversight, commissioning oversight, program controls, and commercial and capacity building.
  • Further updates will involve the integration of modern fire and safety systems, including emergency pathways to the surface and fire ventilation systems.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio announces the passing of William L. Henrich, MD, president since 2009

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Friday, March 15, 2024
Alzheimer's disease, Barshop Institute, Biomedical Research, Health, Patient, History, Quality of life, Humour, University, MACP, Love, NIA, Pandemic, Dementia, Ageing, NCI, Obesity, Innovation, UT System, Diabetes, SAN, NIH, Workforce, Transplant, Intelligence, Public, FACP, Integration, News, Textbook, Cancer, Dialysis, Haematopoietic system, Family, Neurodegenerative disease, Dentistry, Growth, COVID-19, School, Life, University of Texas System, MARC, Nursing

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- It is with profound sadness that The University of Texas of Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) announces that William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, president of UT Health San Antonio, passed away this morning, March 14, 2024. There will be announcements about Dr. Henrich's memorial services soon.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- It is with profound sadness that The University of Texas of Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) announces that William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, president of UT Health San Antonio, passed away this morning, March 14, 2024.
  • Dr. Henrich was able to return as president in February 2013 and presided over the unprecedented growth experienced by UT Health San Antonio.
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), a primary driver of San Antonio's $44.1 billion health care and biosciences sector, is the largest academic research institution in South Texas with an annual research portfolio of $413 million.
  • Monica Taylor, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 210-450-8970, [email protected] , https://news.uthscsa.edu/

FOLIO Launches Poppy Release

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
ERM, Consortium, Library, Record, Technical, AUL, MARC, LSP, MARC 21, Librarian, Stanford University, Online shopping

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The FOLIO Open Source Community has launched the sixteenth named release as the platform continues to add features and functionality to the library services platform (LSP). The Poppy Release updates existing apps and features, including acquisitions, data import, and circulation, and welcomes the Lists app, an application for creating custom list(s) of records.

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  • The Poppy Release updates existing apps and features, including acquisitions, data import, and circulation, and welcomes the Lists app, an application for creating custom list(s) of records.
  • The Poppy Release offers platform enhancements that provide librarians with a better user experience in the FOLIO platform.
  • AUL for Technical & Access Services at Stanford and co-chair of the FOLIO Product Council, Alexis Manheim, says that the new and improved functionality included in Poppy strategically enhances the platform.
  • "The Poppy Release introduces the Lists App, which will give FOLIO libraries more information for improved decision making, while also expanding MARC authority functionality, billing and notice options, and many other features to improve the user experience and the overall efficiency of the system."

Midea Launches First HVAC Showroom and Distribution Center in New York City

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Cold climate, HVAC, New York Power Authority, Inflation, Light, Multimedia, NYCHA, Climate, Golden Joystick Awards, Consolidated Edison, MARC, NYPA, CEE, Heat, Consortium for Energy Efficiency, Primary energy, IRA, Heart, All, Union Turnpike, DOE, Development, Assistant director

QUEENS, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea, one of the leading innovators in the HVAC industry, announced the opening of its first national showroom and distribution center in Queens, New York with a special ribbon-cutting event attended by a representative of New York Governor Hochul's office, New York Congresswoman Grace Meng, representatives from Con Edison and PSEG and other industry leaders. The innovative space will make heat pumps more accessible for consumers and professionals alike, demonstrating Midea's commitment to equitably integrating advanced heat pump technology into homes across North America.

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  • The showroom also features the Midea Packaged Window Heat Pump (PWHP) – winner of the 2024 AHR Innovation Award and component of New York State's Clean Heat for All Challenge – as well as the new EVOX G3 ducted heat pump system.
  • The showroom will educate homeowners and contractors by illustrating the versatility of heat pump applications across different scenarios.
  • The Midea showroom, operated in tandem with Ai-Midea Air Conditioning, is located at 158-15 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366.
  • For more information about heat pumps and the Midea products available at the Queens Showroom, please visit www.mideacomfort.us .

Primal Pedals into Partnership with the National Cycling League

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Woman, NCL, Partnership, Family, EFFI, Primal, Athlete, MARC, Chamois

DENVER, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Primal, a leading designer and manufacturer of custom and branded cycling apparel and accessories, proudly announces its partnership with the National Cycling League (NCL) for the upcoming 2024 season. The NCL – the United States' leading professional cycling league – has chosen Primal as the official apparel supplier for three prominent teams: Denver Disruptors, Miami Nights, and Atlanta Rise.

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  • DENVER, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Primal, a leading designer and manufacturer of custom and branded cycling apparel and accessories, proudly announces its partnership with the National Cycling League (NCL) for the upcoming 2024 season.
  • The NCL – the United States' leading professional cycling league – has chosen Primal as the official apparel supplier for three prominent teams: Denver Disruptors, Miami Nights, and Atlanta Rise.
  • Primal , headquartered in Denver, will bring its expertise to the forefront as it becomes the exclusive provider of pro-tour premium cycling apparel for three NCL teams.
  • The partnership between Primal and the NCL will bring an exciting blend of cutting-edge design, high-performance gear, and a celebration of the sport of cycling.

ClimateView and KERAMIDA Partner to Innovate Climate Action Plans in North American Cities, States and Regions

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Manufacturing, Environment, Other Science, State, Local, Sustainability, Software, Consulting, Professional Services, Science, Technology, Other Natural Resources, Public Policy, Government, Data Analytics, Alternative Energy, Natural Resources, Energy, Climate Change, Engineering, Partnership, Multimedia, Legislation, Mid-America Regional Council, CPRG, Investment, MARC, City, IRA, Climate, Inflation, Climate change mitigation, Renewable energy

ClimateView , a Swedish technology firm, and KERAMIDA , a U.S. engineering and consulting company, have announced a partnership to drive strategy innovation in Climate Action Planning across cities, states, and regions in North America.

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  • ClimateView , a Swedish technology firm, and KERAMIDA , a U.S. engineering and consulting company, have announced a partnership to drive strategy innovation in Climate Action Planning across cities, states, and regions in North America.
  • This collaboration merges the data-driven planning software platform of ClimateView with KERAMIDA's extensive consulting experience on Climate Action Plans, aiming to transform U.S. cities' approach to the climate transition.
  • Today, U.S. cities, states, and regions are not just navigating new legislation; they’re building a precedent for comprehensive, data-backed climate and investment strategies.
  • Their combined expertise can support cities, states, and regions in implementing efficient, equitable, and sustainable climate initiatives, ensuring a comprehensive approach to urban climate challenges.

OCLC linked data services transform metadata management and connect library resources to wider knowledge streams

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
WorldCat, Education for librarianship, MARC, Artificial intelligence, Metadata, Uris, Ethics, Knowledge, Librarian, Library, OCLC

DUBLIN, Ohio, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OCLC, the worldwide leader in library cataloging and metadata services, is developing linked data services, products, and datasets that provide the descriptive resources needed to curate data at scale and across workflows. This work connects library resources to the knowledge streams that inform our everyday lives.

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  • DUBLIN, Ohio, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OCLC, the worldwide leader in library cataloging and metadata services, is developing linked data services, products, and datasets that provide the descriptive resources needed to curate data at scale and across workflows.
  • Current cataloging applications have been and will continue to be enhanced to add valuable linked data elements into existing workflows.
  • Evolving library data into linked data allows unique, valuable library metadata to be represented in other sources on the web, through smart devices, and for use in technologies like artificial intelligence (AI).
  • "Any replacement of MARC-based cataloging with linked data services will take time and careful evaluation," said Gina Winkler, OCLC Executive Director, Metadata and Digital Services.

K. Hovnanian®️ Introduces Locke Landing, a New LOOKS Community in Baltimore, MD

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Heart, Recreation, Patapsco River, MARC, Bath, I-95, Farmhouse, Seafood, Classic

BALTIMORE, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- K. Hovnanian Homes introduces Locke Landing, a new community of townhomes within the mixed-use development Baltimore Peninsula.

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  • BALTIMORE, Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- K. Hovnanian Homes introduces Locke Landing, a new community of townhomes within the mixed-use development Baltimore Peninsula.
  • Locke Landing is K. Hovnanian’s first Baltimore community to offer LOOKS: designer-curated collections of beautiful interiors.
  • Buyers can choose from 4 unique interiors—Loft, Farmhouse, Classic or Elements—and enjoy cohesive style without the stress.
  • "By whittling down an overwhelming number of design choices, we’ve been able to focus on making our 'LOOKS' stand out," said Alexander Hovnanian, Executive Vice President of Homebuilding Operations.

Iteris Expands Midwest Presence with Two Contracts for Regional Smart Mobility Initiatives

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Construction & Property, Transportation, Environment, EV, Electric Vehicles, Travel, Trucking, Environmental Health, Urban Planning, Rail, Automotive Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Transport, Performance & Special Interest, Other Technology, Software, Alternative Energy, Hardware, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Energy, Automotive, Data Management, Technology, Public Transport, Consulting, Professional Services, General Automotive, MARC, Transportation systems management, Architecture, Engineering, ITS, Mid-America Regional Council, TSM, Safety, Construction, Kansas City metropolitan area, Iteris

(NASDAQ: ITI), the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded contracts for smart mobility, safety and sustainability projects by two agencies in the Midwest: Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization (IMPO) and Mid-America Regional Council (MARC).

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  • (NASDAQ: ITI), the world’s trusted technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure management, today announced that it has been awarded contracts for smart mobility, safety and sustainability projects by two agencies in the Midwest: Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization (IMPO) and Mid-America Regional Council (MARC).
  • These projects represent expanded Midwest operations due to continued demand in the region.
  • In addition, Iteris will provide an analysis of regional transportation operations and the potential of a Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) Program.
  • “Iteris is excited to expand our presence in the Midwest with these new projects,” said Cliff Heise, regional vice president, mobility professional services at Iteris.

Accessible Archives' Advisory Board Assists in the Transition to Coherent Digital LLC

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Monday, July 10, 2023
UT System, Database, Collection, Millersville University of Pennsylvania, NCSU, Moses Austin, University, Library, Education, Big data, Culture, History Commons, Deputy, History, MARC, Research, Strategic planning, Associate, Open access, Archive, Electronic, Direct Access Archive, Digital library, Serials Solutions, Collection manager, ALA, Data analysis, Information system, Digital, Cornell University, Ulrich, Social media, ProQuest, Book

CAPE CORAL, Fla., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Accessible Archives Inc. was acquired by Coherent Digital LLC on June 15 and Unlimited Priorities LLC was retained to help with the transition.

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  • CAPE CORAL, Fla., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Accessible Archives Inc. was acquired by Coherent Digital LLC on June 15 and Unlimited Priorities LLC was retained to help with the transition.
  • In that spirit, the Accessible Archives Advisory Board has an especially important role in the transition of Accessible Archives to Coherent Digital's History Commons – from testing the content as it is loaded to providing input on improving the user experience.
  • The Board has added a new member – Ronda Rowe, Head of the University of Texas System Digital Library.
  • Ronda Rowe is the Head of the University of Texas System Digital Library for the University of Texas Libraries at the University of Texas at Austin.