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WALTER P MOORE ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION IN PARKING CONSULTING TEAM

Civil + Structural Engineer

Chad Snyder Assumes Managing Director Position in Houston HOUSTON, TX — Global engineering firm, Walter P Moore, announces a key transition within the firm’s Parking Consulting team which provides a comprehensive suite of services for planning, designing, and operating parking systems both nationally and internationally.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Water/Stormwater

Civil + Structural Engineer

The dam’s structural integrity was threatened as several feet of material eroded away during the rain event, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) needed to find an immediate solution that would preserve the historic structure and protect a critical economic resource. C Below, Inc., Terracon Consultants, Inc.,

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President’s Awards Presented at DFI Annual Conference

Civil + Structural Engineer

He was also the program chair for the DFI-EFFC Conference in Rome in 2018, and delivered the John Mitchell Lecture at the DFI-EFFC Conference in Berlin in 2022. He is an active member of the DFI Structural Slurry Wall and Seepage Control Committee and regularly publishes papers and delivers presentations at DFI and industry events.

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Styrofoam’s Promise for Hurricane-Proof Homes

The Pro Builder

Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP). The SCIP system is composed of three main materials: steel, concrete, and expanded polystyrene (or, styrofoam). This is where the heart of the company lies.

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Dr. James M. Fisher is MBMA’s 2024 Ellifritt Award Winner

Civil + Structural Engineer

Named after MBMA’s original director of research and engineering, this honor is given to a researcher annually for contributions to the advancement of metal building systems. Fisher has contributed extensively to the advancement of metal building systems,” said Lee Shoemaker, Ph.D., He passed away in 2018.The

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From demolition to restoration: Detroit’s iconic train station reopens

Construction Specifier

Additional phases will include the rehabilitation of the Carriage House, a historic cast iron structure on the west side of the station; and Michigan Central Park, a landscaped civic space created on the site of the station’s train shed. Initial renovation began in 2018.

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IDS GeoRadar launches new concrete inspection solutions at World of Concrete 

Civil + Structural Engineer

The new solutions empower construction teams to scan concrete structures efficiently, detect elements deeper beneath the surface, and make informed decisions about where to cut or drill safely. “Conducting a detailed inspection of concrete structures can be cumbersome and time-consuming.