Creative solutions abound for fixing deadly highway (1) Nov 1, 2009
"The issue is not constructibility," said Nicholas Sitar, professor of geotechnical engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. Instead, garnering the political and financial support is the real challenge, he and several others said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Geology seminars set for Tech Oct 11, 2009
Medley has more than 30 years experience in geological and geotechnical engineering, geophysics and mineral exploration. The seminar is presented by the Department of Geological Engineering and Montana Bureau of and Mines and Geology. (Montana Standard, MT)
Terracon acquires Wolf Technologies Oct 6, 2009
Charleston, S.C.-based WPC acquired geotechnical engineering consulting firm Wolf Technologies in 2006. This latest acquisition allows Terracon to expand into the southeast with 35 new offices, including one in Jacksonville. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Key process for space outpost proved on 'vomit comet' ride Sep 25, 2009
But, the space agency wants to learn how to work with the soils, and Fromwiller's focus is geotechnical engineering. She teamed with Kleinhenz, a veteran of more than 1,000 hours on the vomit comet. (EurekAlert!)
Pursuit of stimulus work a big job for small business Sep 25, 2009
Jessica McRory, president of Tampa geotechnical engineering firm , on Tuesday received her DBE certification after a process she said was thorough and lengthy, which required proof of ownership and personal assets and availability for a site visit. Every dollar you put into the company, you had to document it came from you. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Green to redevelop coke plant Sep 4, 2009
Consulting Engineers Inc. of St. Louis will serve as civil engineer, and of St. Louis will perform geotechnical engineering. Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon and St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay scheduled a news conference for 1:45 p.m. Thursday to announce the specifics of the. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Researchers to map earthquake hazards in Reno area Jun 16, 2009
The use of the truck is made possible through a National Science Foundation grant, and the several-thousand-dollar software, used to process and interpret the data, is being donated to the project by the Reno-based global geotechnical engineering firm Optim, according to Wolterbeek. For more information on this survey and our results, please check. (KRNV.com, NV)
S E A Consultants recognized as top design firm May 13, 2009
The survey covers all design industries, including engineering, architecture, engineer-contracting, architect-engineering, engineer-architecture, environmental, geotechnical engineering, and planning. We are delighted to be named one of America s top design firms by Engineering News Record, said Anthony Zuena, P.E., President and CEO of S E A Consultants, Inc. At a time when the struggling economy is forcing many firms to downsize, we are fortunate that we are continuing to grow. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Veteran Wisdom Apr 15, 2009
Now laying down the fatigues in exchange for another graduation gown, Hanly plans to finish her degree and continue on to graduate school in geotechnical engineering. Page 1 of 1. (The Battalion, TX)
Timmons Group Selected by the City of Colonial Heights to Create New Image for Government Center Corridor Apr 10, 2009
About Timmons Group Timmons Group is an multi-disciplined professional services firm and a leading provider of civil engineering, environmental services, GIS and Geospatial technology services, geotechnical engineering, construction management, landscape architecture and land surveying. The firm's subject-matter experts deliver a wide-range of specialties including site development design eering, transportation engineering and highway design, water and wastewater facilities design, land and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Bitterroot Resort: Since fall, 3 liens placed on land Apr 1, 2009
The suit said SK Geotechnical hadn't been paid for geotechnical engineering, testing and drilling that it performed from May to August last year on resort property for snow-making ponds, storage tanks and other buildings. On Nov. 19, SK Geotechnical released Maclay from the lien and a day later he paid 5,000 on the debt. (Missoulian, MT)
Shoring up the world Mar 29, 2009
Dr Lee is a registered civil engineer with a Masters degree from the University of Notre Dame in the United States and a doctorate in geotechnical engineering from Universiti Malaya. He began his career by spending five years in the Government sector, in the Drainage and Irrigation Department, before joining the private sector. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
School board approves contracts for BY site Mar 25, 2009
First, the board agreed to award ECS Carolinas, LLP a contract for 2,190 for subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering analysis for the site. The company will bore holes and test soil from the site to determine if the ground is compact enough to bear a new 8,145-square-foot classroom building. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Langan Names Nine New Associates Mar 18, 2009
The new Associates illustrate Langan's range of expertise in engineering and environmental services, representing disciplines and capabilities that include site/civil, environmental, and geotechnical engineering, as well as survey, hydrogeology, geothermal design, retail and resort consulting, and business development and marketing. The group is based in various Langan offices: New York, New Haven, Philadelphia, Miami, and Elmwood Park, New Jersey. (PR Newswire)
Make your business a winner Mar 16, 2009
Engineering surveyor Hamish MacCormick branched out to start his own geotechnical engineering company ... He decided to become self-employed six years ago when he was 27 and now runs his own successful geotechnical engineering company AnchorMac, which specialises in ground anchors, foundation support, soil stabilisation and specialty grouting. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Top St. Louis developers Feb 24, 2009
With the recent purchase of , EOI will add geotechnical engineering to its arsenal of services. Hastie also leads the investment group, SCR Investments, that took ownership of the 25-story One City Centre office tower following the demise of last April. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Timmons Group Selected by North Carolina A&T State University to Provide Master Planning Services for Greensboro Campus Feb 20, 2009
Timmons Group Selected by North Carolina A&T State University to Provide Master Planning Services for Greensboro Campus. Timmons Group Selected by North Carolina A&T State University to Provide Master Planning Services for Greensboro Campus. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Local schools, governments look to cash in on stimulus Feb 19, 2009
Project: Levee geotechnical engineering. Cost: 10 million. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Program links Oregon State, Iraqi students Feb 15, 2009
In addition to President Ray, members of the OSU welcoming delegation included Ron Adams, dean of the College of Engineering; Chris Bell, associate dean of the College of Engineering; Scott Ashford, professor and head of the School of Geotechnical Engineering; Ken Williamson, interim head of the School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering; Charlotte Moats-Gallagher, International Programs chairwoman; and Catherine Mater, president of Mater Engineering and director of... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
