SYSTRA acquires International Bridge Technologies
SYSTRA is transforming its global bridge engineering capability with the acquisition of International Bridge Technologies (IBT). Following the acquisition, SYSTRA will establish a global bridge center of excellence that will offer clients best-in-class specialist bridge design expertise.
CMAA appoints new president and CEO
The Board of Directors of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) announced that Andrea S. Rutledge, CAE will become the Association’s president and CEO.
Autodesk announces AEC Excellence Awards finalists
Co-sponsors Autodesk, HP, Construction Dive and Smart Cities Dive announced the 2017 AEC Excellence Awards finalists. The competition showcases global projects that have embraced connected BIM technologies in the categories of Infrastructure, Building, Construction, and Sustainability.
70 percent of contractors report hard time finding workers
Seventy percent of construction firms report they are having a hard time filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce, according to the results of an industry-wide survey released by Autodesk and the Associated General Contractors of America.
Schaefer appoints new president
Schaefer announced Greg Riley, PE, SE, as its new president. Riley, a professional structural engineer at Schaefer for the past 22 years, started with the firm after college and accepted leadership roles as team leader, operations leader and vice president before attaining the nomination as the firm’s next president.
Online tool kit helps safety managers navigate silica dangers
3M’s latest online informational tool kit focuses on silica, specifically the OSHA Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Regulation released in March 2016 (29 CFR 1926.1153).
WSP acquires Willoughby Engineering
WSP acquired Willoughby Engineering, a 10-person mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) and building performance firm based in Chicago with an office in Dallas.
JQ Engineering moves to bigger office in Austin
JQ relocated its Austin office to accommodate the firm’s growth in Central Texas.
Michael Baker expands with first Michigan office
Michael Baker International announced the company’s expansion into Michigan with the opening of its first Detroit-based office.