Watermill Group acquires Cooper & Turner
Watermill Group has acquired track fastener manufacturer and distributor Cooper & Turner.
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Stantec names Raske senior railway engineer
Global design firm Stantec has added Ryan Raske to its team as senior railway engineer in St. Paul, Minn.
Gannett Fleming expands Security and Safety Practice
Gannett Fleming, Inc., is expanding its Security and Safety Practice by four; joining the team is James “Jim” E. Smith, Gene Perry, Jacy C. Harper and Brandon S. Huckeba.
Presidential Executive Order to streamline permitting process
A newly signed presidential Executive Order aims to reduce the time it takes projects to move through the federal permitting and review processes.
Guess joins WSP USA
WSP USA has named Charlie Guess construction services manager for the West region of the firm, based in its Orange, Calif., office.
ENSCO adds Chrismer to Applied Technology and Engineering Division
Steven Chrismer, Ph.D., is joining the Applied Technology and Engineering Division at ENSCO, Inc.
CTDOT selects Cianbro-Middlesex JV for two Walk Bridge Program projects
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has selected Cianbro-Middlesex Joint Venture for the CP243 Interlocking and Danbury Branch Dockyard projects in Norwalk.
Sorel to serve on SNC-Lavalin Executive Committee
SNC-Lavalin appointed Chantal Sorel to executive vice president, Capital. This appointment is in addition to her current role as managing director. Sorel will serve on the Executive Committee.
Michael Barbour joins HNTB
HNTB added Michael Barbour to its growing Southern California team as senior project director and associate vice president.
Omaha Track hosts Rep. Bacon for tour, policy discussion
Omaha Track, Inc., hosted U.S. Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-2) and local railroad officials on Aug. 2 for a facility tour and public policy discussion.
Jacobs Engineering to acquire CH2M HILL
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. will acquire CH2M HILL Companies Ltd.
USDOT proposal aims to spur private investment in public transit
The federal government is hoping a new proposal will spur private investment in public transportation.
CTE Rail Division expands offerings to MOW
The Rail Division of Custom Truck & Equipment (CTE) is expanding its offerings to the Railroad Maintenance of Way (MOW) marketplace.
KCS appoints VPs for energy & short line, intermodal
Kansas City Southern announced the appointments of Ginger Adamiak as vice president, sales and marketing for the energy and short line relations business unit, and Darin Selby as vice president intermodal operations.
Service provider selected for CTrail Hartford Line
A joint venture between TransitAmerica Services and Alternate Concepts has been selected as the service provider that will operate and manage service on the CTrail Hartford Line.
WSP USA taps Bonina, Cox
WSP USA, the company formerly called Parsons Brinckerhoff, has named two rail transit industry veterans to executive positions.
Quandel Consultants welcomes three veteran engineers to its team
James R. Push, James LeVan and Dean Smith have joined Quandel Consultants. The company says it’s added the three veteran engineers to its team this spring in order to “further enhance the firm’s expertise and client offerings.”
Geotechnical work underway along portion of California project
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) and its contractor Kleinfelder are currently performing geotechnical work along State Route 152 in the Pacheco Pass.
Knipper joins HNTB
Gay M. Knipper joined HNTB as senior program manager and vice president, specializing in program and construction management. She is based in the firm’s New Orleans office and works with clients throughout the country.
House Appropriations Committee THUD bill: TIGER eliminated; preserves other grants
The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee released the fiscal year 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development funding bill July 10.