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The U.S. Army to Deploy AI and Robotics for Enhanced Mobility and Protection, in National Defense Consortium Project

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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DETROIT, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC) is excited to announce that its team has been chosen to assess the integration of advanced technologies, like artificial intelligence, in the U.S. Army's 10X Dismounted Infantry Platoon. The team's objective for the 10X24 project is to field a prototype of a robotic and AI-enabled human platoon and identify any potential technical gaps while aiming to improve a platoon's performance on the battlefield by a factor of 10, focusing on mobility, mission planning, and situational understanding.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Army will collaborate with the National Advanced Mobility Consortium and eight entities to enhance decision-making efficiency for troops in battlefield operations.
  • "The advanced technology, when combined into a System of Systems, will highlight the promise of robotics and AI to enhance a platoon's performance on the battlefield."
  • Their proposal is being funded by the Ground Vehicle Robots (GVR) group under the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC).
  • To learn more about the 10X24 project and NAMC, visit www.NAMConsortium.org .

McQ Inc. Awarded $13.7M Prototyping Project for US Army Robotic Combat Vehicle for Team HDT

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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FREDERICKSBURG, Va., Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McQ Inc. has been awarded a Prototype Project from the U.S. Army, through the Ground Vehicle Systems (GVS) Other Transaction Agreement for Team HDT’s Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV).

Key Points: 
  • FREDERICKSBURG, Va., Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McQ Inc. has been awarded a Prototype Project from the U.S. Army, through the Ground Vehicle Systems (GVS) Other Transaction Agreement for Team HDT’s Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV).
  • The project includes design, development, and delivery of HDT WOLF-X prototypes for extended government testing and evaluation.
  • Comprised of proven NAMC members, Team HDT includes McQ Inc. as the prime contractor, HDT Expeditionary Systems as the lead vehicle developer and BAE Land & Armament Systems as the armament and situational awareness systems provider.
  • “We’re excited that McQ, along with HDT and BAE have been selected by the RCV Program for Phase I test and evaluation of WOLF-X,” said Brian McQuiddy, McQ CEO.

WOLF-X Prototype Selected for the RCV Program Phase 1 Contract Award to McQ

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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SOLON, Ohio, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Team HDT, primed by McQ, announced today the selection of the WOLF-X by the U.S. Army for the Remote Combat Vehicle (RCV) program Phase I contract award.

Key Points: 
  • SOLON, Ohio, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Team HDT, primed by McQ, announced today the selection of the WOLF-X by the U.S. Army for the Remote Combat Vehicle (RCV) program Phase I contract award.
  • "We're delighted our WOLF-X RCV system was selected for the RCV Program's Phase I test and evaluation," said Kevin McSweeney, HDT Global President and CEO.
  • Purpose-built for the US Army RCV program, the WOLF-X exceeds all requirements and is engineered to accommodate future growth requirements.
  • With superior performance characteristics optimized for the RCV performance specifications, the WOLF-X is a force-multiplying capability for our nation's Warfighters.

McKissack & McKissack Taps Shandra Colón to Lead Strategic Growth in Texas and with Corporate Clients Nationwide as V.P. of Business Development

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McKissack & McKissack, one of the nation's leading Black- and woman-owned architecture, engineering and program and construction management firms, announced today that Shandra Colón joined the company as vice president of business development in its Dallas, Texas, office. Colón, a Dallas native known as an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in the commercial real estate business, will focus on strengthening McKissack's strategic partnerships in the fast-growing Texas market and with corporate clients nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • Coln, a Dallas native known as an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in the commercial real estate business, will focus on strengthening McKissack's strategic partnerships in the fast-growing Texas market and with corporate clients nationwide.
  • She's smart, focused and sophisticated, and understands the qualities that each party needs to bring to good partnerships."
  • Coln said she plans to concentrate on the firm's K-12 education, aviation and convention business in the state and nationally.
  • McKissack strives to work with clients to envision and deliver building and infrastructure projects that enrich people's lives and empower communities to flourish.

Procore and The National Association of Minority Contractors Partner to Provide Product Training to Members

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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Procores social impact arm, Procore.org , will provide free Procore product training to NAMC National Members, NAMC Regional Chapter Members, and NAMC historically Black colleges and universities partners.

Key Points: 
  • Procores social impact arm, Procore.org , will provide free Procore product training to NAMC National Members, NAMC Regional Chapter Members, and NAMC historically Black colleges and universities partners.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211007005262/en/
    Procore and the National Association of Minority Contractors announce partnership.
  • The new partnership will also expand access to Procore product training to national members as well as NAMC historically Black colleges and universities partners.
  • The mission of the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) is to provide Access (contract & resource opportunities), Advocacy (legislative impact), and Contractor Readiness (training, capacity building, and growth) for its members.

Golden Shovel Awards Show Highlights Major Construction Projects In The Dallas - Ft. Worth Area

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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Celebrating the impactful contributions of local S/M/D/WBE contractors in the construction field, the Golden Shovel Awards will spotlight the top infrastructure projects in the area and the diverse contractors and partners involved in building our communities' roads, parks, buildings, and other infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • Celebrating the impactful contributions of local S/M/D/WBE contractors in the construction field, the Golden Shovel Awards will spotlight the top infrastructure projects in the area and the diverse contractors and partners involved in building our communities' roads, parks, buildings, and other infrastructure.
  • Despite a global pandemic, the construction industry has continued to flourish in the United States, with an increased number of infrastructure projects and opportunities becoming available in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex.
  • And, with the recent passing of the $500 billion US-infrastructure bill,the opportunities for NAMC DFW members to win bids for construction projects are sure to increase.
  • The Golden Shovel Awards & Business Expo is to recognize our Major Corporate Partners, Owners and Members that drive the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with major projects in the DFW Area.