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AECOM appoints chief sustainability officer
AECOM Technology Corporation, a provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, announced a key executive appointment as the company continues to grow its business globally.
Source : www.topix.net | 09-sept.-2010 21:49
Stantec to Become One of the World's Leading Architecture Practices...
Stantec is taking a giant leap forward with its plan to become one of the world's leading architecture practices through a signed letter of intent for Pennsylvania-headquartered firm Burt Hill Inc.
Source : www.topix.net | 09-sept.-2010 17:34
Construction Company Addresses Maquette Ramp Problems
The company that designed and will fix a faulty ramp on the Marquette Interchange is talking to TODAYS TMJ4 about a history of problems on high profile projects.
Source : www.topix.net | 09-sept.-2010 13:34
1,000 Ways to Remember 9/11
Can stone, steel, or glass convey the horror of September 11, 2001? How about water, sound, and light? Architects, artists, designers, family, and friends responded to the tragic events with ...
Source : architecture.about.com | 09-sept.-2010 11:00
KCP&L faulted for mismanagement in power plant project
Kansas City Power & Light mismanaged much of the early construction of its new coal-fired power plant near Weston, causing cost overruns that it wants its customers to cover, according to a report to Kansas regulators.
Source : www.topix.net | 09-sept.-2010 09:20
Heath considers utility rate increases
HEATH -- Utility bills for Heath residents will increase either 15.8 percent or 20.3 percent during the next five years if Heath City Council approves one of two scenarios presented by the city administration.
Source : www.topix.net | 09-sept.-2010 05:04
PBSJ sets date for vote on merger with WS Atkins
Shareholders of The PBSJ Corp. will vote Oct. 1 on the company's plan to sell itself to WS Atkins plc for $280 million.
Source : www.topix.net | 09-sept.-2010 00:50
MirriAd appoints Bazalgette as chairman and secures funding
Digital product-placement company MirriAd has appointed Peter Bazalgette as chairman and has secured new investment from backers, including STV Group.
Source : www.topix.net | 08-sept.-2010 20:45
State DOT denies Big Dig firm MBTA work
The state Transportation Department's board of directors has voted not to extend a planning contract for the MBTA's Green Line extension with a major Big Dig contractor.
Source : www.topix.net | 08-sept.-2010 16:43
Haskell completes deal for Georgia company
The Haskell Co. has acquired Georgia engineering firm E2M, a privately held company based in Duluth, just north of Atlanta.
Source : www.topix.net | 08-sept.-2010 12:28
Nitro awards contracts to plan citys growth
Nitro City Council members voted Tuesday to award the contract for the city's comprehensive plan and streetscape design to Michael Baker Jr.
Source : www.topix.net | 08-sept.-2010 08:14
Marquette Interchange fix to take 4-5 months
Sept. 7, 2010 7:56 p.m. A flawed support column in the Marquette Interchange will be replaced over the next four to five months, according to a plan released Tuesday by the engineering firm responsible for the problem.
Source : www.topix.net | 08-sept.-2010 04:14
AECOM Names Sustainability Chief
Los Angeles-based AECOM Technology Corporation , which provides professional technical, project, and management support to companies and governments, said this morning that it has named Gary Lawrence as the firm's Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer.
Source : www.topix.net | 07-sept.-2010 19:03
Press release distribution, EDGAR filing, XBRL, regulatory filings
AOL and Telepictures Productions launched a partnership in which AOL and The Ellen DeGeneres Show website will share promotion, traffic and content.
Source : www.topix.net | 07-sept.-2010 14:49
Berlin's Jewish Museum
The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah
, is a time for introspection. This week take a moment to look at the zinc-coated Jewish Museum in Berlin
, Germany. The building brought fame ...
Source : architecture.about.com | 07-sept.-2010 11:00
She is being hailed by party bosses as a ''fresh face'' for Labor in the Legislative Council who represents a clean break from the factional appointments of the past.
Source : www.topix.net | 06-sept.-2010 23:15
Officials: Obama to back new infrastructure plan
Road construction crews contracted by Parsons Brinckerhoff work on a widening project run by the Florida Department of Transportation on February 18, 2009 in Florida City, Florida.
Source : www.topix.net | 06-sept.-2010 18:59
Export of labor taking a toll on households
Labor has traditionally been the backbone of this country's economy. But with unemployment hovering at 10 percent for the past several months, and the country importing more foreign-made goods than ever, labor leaders and experts in the region contend American workers are struggling and will continue to do so, unless or until more jobs are brought ...
Source : www.topix.net | 06-sept.-2010 14:39
Vote on MBTAa s Green Line extension looms
The Department of Transportation's board is scheduled to vote tomorrow on a design contract for the Green Line extension that was postponed last month, a contract that has attracted attention because it includes Big Dig partner Parsons Brinckerhoff as a subcontractor.
Source : www.topix.net | 06-sept.-2010 10:30
A s soon as the economy perks up, Manhattan's skyline is going to change, and when it does, the Empire State Building will lose its splendid isolation.
Source : www.topix.net | 06-sept.-2010 06:20
WHITE PLAINS: Employees from various businesses throughout Westchester participated in Back-to-School Clothes for Kids, outfitting children in need, who are served by Westchester Jewish Community Services, one of the county's premier social service agencies.
Source : www.topix.net | 05-sept.-2010 14:46
Can We Design Safer Schools?
Over the past decade, school officials in the United States have developed extensive plans to protect students and staff from violence like the shootings that took place at Virginia Tech
...
Source : architecture.about.com | 05-sept.-2010 02:00
M-Change: Designer Linked to Missouri Ramp Collapse
The company that's accepted responsibility for a design flaw with a Marquette Interchange support column is linked to another significant ramp problem in Kansas City.
Source : www.topix.net | 04-sept.-2010 08:39
Recent Study: Petrofac Limited (PFC) - Financial and Strategic Analysis Review
It provides facilities solutions to the oil & gas production and processing industry.
Source : www.topix.net | 04-sept.-2010 04:35
Celebrating Danial Burnham
The legendary urban planner Daniel Burnham
was born on September 4, 1846. Drawing upon the City Beautiful movement, Daniel Burnham proposed a plan for Chicago that included extensive parkland and ...
Source : architecture.about.com | 04-sept.-2010 02:00
I-470 ramp design team faces new problem
HNTB, the corporation behind the design of the I-470 ramp that collapsed now faces similar problems in Wisconsin.
Source : www.topix.net | 04-sept.-2010 00:15
Firms, city settle over flaws at new fueling and washing center
Cracks started appearing in the concrete surface at the the citya s fueling and washing center soon after it opened in 2005.
Source : www.topix.net | 03-sept.-2010 19:01
Columbia looking for ways to cut energy costs
The city is on its way to saving roughly $55,000 per year by cutting energy costs.
Source : www.topix.net | 03-sept.-2010 09:37
Richard B. Beach Named Sediment Management Practice Leader at MACTEC
Allen Kibler, President of MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc., , made the announcement.
Source : www.topix.net | 03-sept.-2010 05:32
Happy Birthday, Louis Sullivan
September 3 is the birthday of Louis Sullivan
, who is often called America's first truly modern architect. Born in 1856, Sullivan helped pioneer the American skyscraper. He created a "Sullivanesque" ...
Source : architecture.about.com | 03-sept.-2010 02:00
Portman To Be Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award At ALIS
John Portman Jr., chairman of John Portman & Associates Inc., Portman Holdings LLC and AmericasMart, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit .
Source : www.topix.net | 02-sept.-2010 20:08
HNTB is building and supporting the community
HNTB is important to Indianapolis in many ways. The national civil engineering infrastructure company helps design, build and improve city structures.
Source : www.topix.net | 02-sept.-2010 15:49
Community Hospital-Fairfax Set for Opening Ceremony
The new Community Hospital-Fairfax, located in Fairfax, Mo., officially will open on Friday, September 3, following a morning dedication ceremony.
Source : www.topix.net | 02-sept.-2010 05:14
Florida Chamber reaches out to Rick Scott
The Florida Chamber of Commerce reached out to the Rick Scott campaign yesterday when Scott visited Jacksonville on a unity tour.
Source : www.topix.net | 02-sept.-2010 01:05
Some good old-fashioned bootstrapping as the US pavilion celebrates the "proactive, entrepreneurial spirit of architects, engineers and designers who recognize the transformational potential of focused partnerships." Entitled, "Workshopping," the US curators Michael Rooks of the High Museum of Art and John D. Solomon of 306090 invited Archeworks , ...
Source : www.topix.net | 01-sept.-2010 20:50
Beautiful Schools
A school doesn't have to have a beautiful green lawn, but if you're lucky enough to attend a campus designed by Frederick Law Olmsted
, you're really in for a treat. ...
Source : architecture.about.com | 01-sept.-2010 11:00
Alistair Sawers has been named a principal consultant in the Finance & Investment group at Parsons Brinckerhoff , a global infrastructure strategic consulting, engineering and program/construction management organization.
Source : www.topix.net | 01-sept.-2010 00:02
Senator wants sound barriers considered
Traffic noise for those who live along the Interstate 95 corridor will be increasing with the rebuilding of the Whittier Bridge, but the Big Dig contractor that is managing the project has recommended that it's too costly to install sound barriers along the highway.
Source : www.topix.net | 31-août-2010 14:41
Visionary Schools
Students learn best when they have a safe, comfortable space to interact with their teacher, ...
Source : architecture.about.com | 31-août-2010 11:00
Inside the deal: PBSJ almost snubbed buyer
The PBSJ Corp.'s $280 million agreement to sell itself to WS Atkins plc very nearly didn't happen.
Source : www.topix.net | 31-août-2010 10:37
SOM Announces Opening of LEED Gold Tower, Tallest in Beijing
The China World Trade Tower III celebrated its grand opening today, closing the third and most recent phase of the incredible China World Trade Center development.A The 81-story mixed-use tower is now Beijing's tallest tower, hosting a hotel, offices, restaurants, meeting and commercial space, as well as a street level pedestrian friendly frontage.
Source : www.topix.net | 31-août-2010 06:22
Burns & McDonnell wins work on project to link electric grids
Burns & McDonnell has landed engineering design and development support work for a transmission hub that will connect the nation's three main electric transmission grids - a project with a total cost that has been reported around $1 billion.
Source : www.topix.net | 31-août-2010 02:18
Dagsboro awarded grant for drainage project
DAGSBORO -- Persistent drainage problems along Warrington Street could be remedied with $3,000 the County Council awarded to the town.
Source : www.topix.net | 30-août-2010 22:03
AECOM awarded $101M design-build contract for water projects in Davie, Fla.
AECOM Technology Corporation, a provider of professional, technical, and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, has been awarded a $101-million design-build contract by the town of Davie, Fla.
Source : www.topix.net | 30-août-2010 17:48
Design guide drafted for Millville's future growth
To ensure orderly growth along its main thoroughfares, the town has drafted a set of design standards and guidelines for new construction.
Source : www.topix.net | 30-août-2010 14:33
Fru-Con Construction Corp. Completes $136.5M Project
Fru-Con Construction Corp. Completes $136.5M Project to Upgrade and Expand Water Treatment Plant in Arlington, Va.
Source : www.topix.net | 30-août-2010 10:24
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