Sweco Wins Urban Planning Contract in Russia

Sweco has been selected to plan two new urban districts outside St. Petersburg, Russia, with high demands on a distinct environmental profile. The contract is worth nearly EUR 530,000. “We have once again been chosen for our expertise in planning sustainable societies. In this case, the client is seeking an explicit environmental focus combined with Scandinavian architecture and Western quality,” says Jan Mattsson, President of Sweco’s architectural... 

Baker to Conduct Bridge Type Study for New Kentucky Bridge

Michael Baker Jr., Inc., an engineering unit of Michael Baker Corporation, has been awarded a $1.1 million contract to conduct a Bridge Type Study for a new bridge to replace the existing U.S. 421 bridge over the Ohio River between Milton, Kentucky, and Madison, Indiana. Additionally, Baker will analyze and provide a rehabilitation report for the existing truss bridge. Baker is performing this work as a subcontractor to Wilbur Smith Associates for... 

GENIVAR Income Fund Acquires Henderson Paddon & Associates, an Ontario-based Civil and Environmental Engineering Firm

The GENIVAR Income Fund announce the acquisition of Henderson Paddon & Associates Limited, an Ontario-based civil engineering and environmental consulting firm. GENIVAR now has more than 600 employees in Ontario. “I am very pleased to welcome Henderson Paddon to the GENIVAR team,” said Pierre Shoiry, GENIVAR’s President and CEO. “This acquisition allows us to consolidate our municipal infrastructure, transportation and... 

Genesis Worldwide Poised to Fulfill Saudi Rising Housing Demand

Genesis Worldwide Inc., a leading provider of “green” structural building technology using light gauge steel aimed at the residential, commercial and institutional building markets, is pleased to announce that, as stated in the Company’s press release dated August 6, 2008, it has entered into a license and services agreement (the “Agreement”) with Sawabeh International Group (“Sawabeh”) of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,... 

GlacialLight launches LED- BR40 light

GlacialTech Inc –today announces the availability of BR40 Light Emitting Diode (LED)light – the LED-BR40 Globes come in three model which range in brightness from low, to medium to high. The LED -BR40 bulbs are designed to replace the equivalent 80W BR40 globes and lamps available in markets today. Using lower wattage compared with the original product, 840Lux for the high brightness globe at a distance of 1m. The innovative product incorporates... 

BetaLED™ Begins Mass Production of LEDway™ Streetlights

The first production run of the revolutionary LEDway Streetlight from BetaLED, using the latest in light-emitting diode (LED) technology, rolled off Beta Lighting’s manufacturing line Tuesday, August 5. The first LEDway off the line was presented to Beta Lighting President Al Ruud, with fixtures two through 21 shipping to the City of Racine for installation later this month at various locations.

Energy Focus, Inc. Repositions the Company as a Full-Service Lighting Energy Solutions Provider

Energy Focus, Inc. announced a corporate reorganization to reposition Energy Focus, Inc. as a turnkey lighting energy solutions provider. The reorganization will capitalize on the growing demand for lighting and energy services in the commercial buildings marketplace. “At Energy Focus, we are committed to creating shareholder value by leveraging our unique technology and expertise to aggressively address opportunities in the global lighting... 

Learn How Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Remote Service Support Boosts Energy and Operational Efficiency

To meet growing demands for more efficient customer service and to adapt to an evolving workforce, the air conditioning and heating industry is looking at innovative ways to streamline equipment support systems. Trane Intelligent Service Engineer Paul Wheeler explains how remote service support for HVAC equipment can improve overall service planning, technician productivity and customer satisfaction in a new webinar, hosted by the Association for... 

1st National Bank of Howell received USGBC LEED Certification

First National Bank is one of the first banks in the country to receive USGBC LEED Certification for it’s environmentally friendly design. Upon initial occupancy, the 3,500 sf facility was the second smallest commercial building in the country to be certified showcasing the benefits of sustainabile design in the small business environemnt.

Amec expert wins prestigious Canadian engineering medal

The Engineering Institute of Canada will present Peter Lighthall, P.Eng., with one of its highest honours at its annual awards ceremony in Ottawa, ON on March 3, 2007. Lighthall is a globally respected mining engineer with Amec, the international project management and engineering services company. Having worked on more than one hundred mines, Lighthall has led multi-disciplinary teams on a number of the world’s largest mines. His expertise...