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    Leaky public schools will cost B.C. taxpayers millions to fix  Sep 7, 2008
    Mr. Grewer said five engineering firms are working on schools around the province, conducting building envelope condition assessments. The effected schools are at various stages of repair. (Globe and Mail)

    Maryland forming task force to examine bridges and tunnels  Sep 6, 2008
    Independent engineering firms handle the inspections and are rotated each year so that fresh eyes look at the bridges. It is important to constantly re-examine your procedures and look for better ways to operate, Porcari said in a statement. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)

    Transition begins in city hall  Sep 5, 2008
    I will be working with the clerk and the engineering firms on their proposals, Johnson said. My feeling is to move forward. (Andalusia Star News, AL)

    Engineering firms chase opportunity in Alaska  Aug 30, 2008
    Anchorage Daily News. The bears are awake and showing up around town. (Anchorage Daily News)

    5 Small Business Sectors That Can Survive a Recession  Aug 28, 2008
    Accountants are often called upon more during bad times," Metzler said. Naturopathic and Alternative Medicine Its no secret that nurses and physicians are always in high demand. But even alternative medicine has become more profitable. Naturopathic 00004000 doctor services are not covered by insurance in most states, forcing patients to pay out of pocket. Even so, naturopathic doctors say their workload hasnt diminished in the weak economy. Nicole Egenberger, a naturopathic doctor in New... (Fox News)

    Bridge tolls to increase on Sept. 14  Aug 21, 2008
    This capital program was developed considering information and recommendations developed by expert consulting engineering firms during the biennial inspections performed for DRPA and DRPA staff experienced in analysis of capital maintenance requirements. The board approved the 2008 portion of the five-year capital program. (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    URS buys LopezGarcia Group  Aug 20, 2008
    A San Francisco company has purchased , one of Dallas most recognizable engineering firms. URS Corp. (NYSE: URS) bought the 200-employee firm, said Wendy Lopez, co-founder and CEO of LopezGarcia, who will remain with the firm as leader of its Texas initiative with a title of vice president. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)

    Galt planning fees to increase  Aug 20, 2008
    The city solicited proposals from 12 qualified engineering firms for the work, according to a city report. A citizens' oversight committee aided in the selection of West Yost, which has worked with the city on matters related to the plant upgrade since 2004. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    U of L plans upgrades to Shelby Campus  Aug 14, 2008
    Louisville planning, design and engineering firms and designed the project. The roadway will be built by Team Contracting LLC.. (Louisville Business First, KY)

    Clifton Gunderson teams with Deltek  Aug 14, 2008
    Deltek s Vision product suite is industry-leading and the only product line built specifically for project-focused businesses such as architectural or engineering firms, said Mickey Scheffki, partner and director of technology consulting for Clifton Gunderson. Deltek s business and partner approach is world class, and we are excited by how this partnership will help our customers more efficiently run their businesses. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    City moves forward with building repairs  Aug 7, 2008
    "We are going to get through it The council asked for names of people who would be willing to serve on the appeal board for the building code instead of the council. The council did approve payment No. 5 totaling $5,088.14 to Bi-States Contracting, Inc. for construction of the new showerhouse/restroom for the city campgrounds. Morgan said the building is ready to open as soon as Alliant hooks up the electricity. The council expressed reluctance to go forward on the Planning g recommendation to... (Kalona News, IA)

    Group pushes regional approach  Aug 3, 2008
    In fact, he says, many businesses like architects and engineering firms prefer to be in smaller towns because the quality of living is better. The biggest problem small communities have in attracting new businesses is that no one knows where the vacant buildings are, where the attractions are that would draw customers. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)

    Supervisors work on county budget  Aug 1, 2008
    Gabbert said a new law has increased the fee that engineering firms may charge from 10 percent to 12 percent of the total cost of a project. Supervisors also voted to. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)

    DATCP Reported on Livestock Siting Law  Aug 1, 2008
    Besides appearing at numerous meetings throughout the state, staff has assisted a diverse mix of elected officials, regulators, engineering firms, crop consultants, attorneys, planners, industry groups, environmental organizations and private citizens. Communications on a daily basis have been held with individual stakeholders. (Agri-View, WI)

    Big money, not citizens, is driving initiatives  Jul 30, 2008
    Campaign-finance reports filed with the Secretary of State's Office show that the vast majority of contributions have come from businesses with a financial stake in roadwork and other transportation projects: construction companies, contractors and engineering firms. Likewise, nearly every cent of the $8. (AZCentral -- News)

    Possible water contamination still mystery  Jul 30, 2008
    Town officials met Tuesday afternoon with health officials and representatives of two engineering firms to plot their strategy. "We have not found any harmful bacteria," Director of Public Works Richard D. Kelsey stressed as he left the more than three-hour meeting in Town Hall Tuesday evening. (Middletown Press, CT)

    National trade pub ranks Smith Seckman Reid in top 5 for design engineering  Jul 25, 2008
    Nashville-based ranked fifth on Building Design and Construction magazine's list of the nation's top 50 design engineering firms. The company moved up three spots from its 2007 ranking. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)

    States in the clear: Reserve  Jul 24, 2008
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    New public works manager named  Jul 24, 2008
    Gilbert said as the new DPW project manager, Nazarian will also work with other engineering firms from a town owner s standpoint. She will also take on the task of outlining and performing inventory of all of the town s roads under Chapter 90 in the Massachusetts General Laws, which could prove to be even more involved this year with the recent passage of a transportation bond bill in the House. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)

    KL&A builds on innovation  Jul 21, 2008
    Unlike other structural engineering firms, KL&A has expanded its capabilities beyond the projects that normally get contracted to companies like itself. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    Scanlon, Szynskie engineering firms announce merger  Jul 19, 2008
    Two metro Denver, woman-owned engineering firms have merged. The new company, , is located at The Szynskie Group s offices at 3045 S. Parker Road in Aurora. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    Teen who grew up poor primed for better life  Jul 16, 2008
    The program, started in 2004, attracts about 20 students annually and teaches them architecture and engineering classes and exposes them to colleges, architectural and engineering firms, and construction sites. Students then must turn their design ideas into scale models. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    OBITUARY: Richard J. Donovan  Jul 15, 2008
    At war s end he returned to Boston, and there over a six-year span worked for three different engineering firms. In 1952 he founded Richard J. Donovan, Inc., conducting a general practice in the design and construction of physical plant and facilities. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)

    ALCOSAN's $3B project attracts engineering firms  Jul 8, 2008
    ALCOSAN's $3B project attracts national engineering firms - Pittsburgh Business Times ... ALCOSAN's $3B project attracts national engineering firms ... The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, or ALCOSAN, has awarded contracts to eight engineering firms to come up with plans to address the sewage system's overflow problem. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)

    BIG DIG'S LESSONS FOR GROUND ZERO  Jul 7, 2008
    In 2006, a ceiling panel in a tunnel crushed a car passenger partly because new engineering firms had jerry-rigged a cheaper system heavier than the original plan's. That's a warning for us: Any deviation introduces new chances to make mistakes. (New York Post -- Opinions)

    Statue of Liberty’s crown may reopen to public  Jul 6, 2008
    The Park Service said in a statement Friday that several architectural and engineering firms have assessed visitor access since the attacks, and that all concluded the area from the pedestal to the crown doesn t meet safety codes. The newest Park Service survey, sent to nearly 800 security firms, asks them to prepare plans that address whether the statue can be updated to meet fire safety codes, and, if not, how the service can minimize safety risks there. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Plant reports cite gaps and needed repairs  Jul 5, 2008
    Two water reports, one prepared by engineering firms Camp, Dresser & McKee and Woodward and Curran, outline the impacts of the proposed 40 million gallons of water which the Billerica Energy Center (BEC) will use each year. Department of Public Works director Abdul Alkhatib said the findings in these reports will be taken into account when the town finalizes their commitment with DG Clean Power. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)

    City marks completion of improvements  Jul 3, 2008
    "Plans prepared by one of the area's best civil engineering firms, Black and Veatch, were constructed by two of the area's most qualified firms CAS Construction and Grimm Construction.". McDonald said various phases of the project have had to deal with impacts from wet weather, flooding, underground surprises such as buried trash and increases in material costs. (Leavenworth Times, KS)

    Report:Time to fix the garage  Jul 3, 2008
    The engineering firms estimates it will cost at least $400,000 to fix the garage, a figure that covers both engineering and construction. The town should also expect at least 10 years of additional maintenance and work will be required to ensure the garage is safe and structurally sound. (Beacon Villager, MA)

    Colony Bank and URMC to host luncheon with John Ray (152)  Jul 2, 2008
    We need engineering firms, architectural firms, technology companies, logistics companies, truckers, consultants, accountants, physicians, farmers, builders, nurses, educators, restaurateurs, etc. We need your children and grandchildren that you so passionately brag about at the buffet line after church on Sunday to bring their careers home to Thomaston. (Thomaston Times, GA)

    Find Project Software  Jul 2, 2008
    Centralized solution for job tracking, project management, practice management for architect and engineering firms and facilities managers. Target Market: Small - Mid. (LinuxPlanet)

    There's nothing to do? Area summer camps keep kids busy  Jul 2, 2008
    There will be a field trip to several Utica engineering firms. The instructor for these 40-hour sessions is Brian Judycki. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)

    Live bombs haunt Orlando neighborhood  Jul 2, 2008
    The school board, builders and engineering firms all say they didn't ask because they had no idea it was an old bombing range. Multiple lawsuits have been filed, accusing builders of gross negligence and seeking unspecified monetary damages. (CNN -- Law)

    Consultants worth weight in gold  Jul 1, 2008
    He worked for several consulting and engineering firms, and was self-employed as a consultant before joining the DWP as a paid staff member. Consulting is pure engineering and science. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)

    Commissioner Jack Hatchell dies Saturday, leaving a long legacy of public service behind  Jul 1, 2008
    Hatchell worked as a transportation engineer for many large engineering firms and during his later part of his life he worked as an independent consultant. He also worked in his earlier years as a traffic engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Bethel Grad Succeeds With Skills  Jun 30, 2008
    There he coordinates and oversees system designs with engineering firms throughout Europe, Russia, Africa, the Middle East and the Asian Pacific. In 1993, as a junior at Bethel High School, Hardway admits he had a lack of confidence and focus. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)

    Christiane Bergevin: Coming up aces  Jun 23, 2008
    The 45-year-old dynamo runs the well-regarded financing subsidiary of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc., one of the world's largest engineering firms. Now, she is being touted in the Quebec press as a candidate to become the next CEO of the powerful provincial pension investor, the $155-billion Caisse de d. (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    Change and loss  Jun 21, 2008
    As she sees things, the changed situation today has less to do with material advancement - the adults she grew up with were already "tucked away in universities and hospitals and engineering firms" - than with greater cultural visibility. In America now, "there are a lot of Indian restaurants. There are Indian characters in sitcoms. Half of my college friends have backpacked through India . . . Mira Nair's films, you know. My books, I guess - and other people's, other writers of Indian origin;... (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)

    Firmed is rehired after lengthy debate  Jun 20, 2008
    "Our recommendation committee, which probably had 70-plus years experience with working with engineering firms, unanimously decided that the most cost-efficient way would be to utilize both companies," he said. "Each company had their own strengths. Using them for what they're the best at and the most cost efficient at would have been the wise way to go.". (The News-Herald)

    Survival guide shows how one congressman's office worked  Jun 20, 2008
    -- Randy DeLay, a lobbyist for STAR Solutions, a coalition of road building, design and engineering firms. -- Colin Chapman, Young's chief of staff until 2003, who lobbies for the American Trucking Assn. and Doyon Ltd., an Alaska Native corporation. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Letters:Harbor damage estimates keep rising exponentially  Jun 20, 2008
    Could it be that we need competitive bids from engineering firms. James Snow. (Daily Triplicate)

    Deal making altered after debate  Jun 18, 2008
    Under the old system, appointees of area universities ranked engineering firms and the administration was required to negotiate with them. But the system was largely nonfunctional because of vacancies on the panel, and the council worked for months on ways to revamp the system without coming to a consensus on how to do it. (Nola.com -- Sports)

    BRPH names new CEO  Jun 18, 2008
    BRPH is ranked as one of the 500 largest design firms in the U.S. by and has been recognized as one of the 100 fastest-growing architectural and engineering firms in the U.S.. Reader Comments. (Orlando Business Journal)

    Calvalley Petroleum Inc. - Pipeline construction to commence prior to year end 2008  Jun 17, 2008
    As previously announced, Calvalley solicited tenders from qualified Engineering firms to carry out the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management of the pipeline project from Block 9 to connect to a third party pipeline system for the export of crude oil production. Calvalley is pleased to announce that the tender has been awarded to Veco Engineering from UAE to work together with Calvalley's technical team to expedite the process of design, procurement and construction. (Canada Newswire)

    Buying into 'the petroleum for the next century'  Jun 14, 2008
    Companies in the water business can be broken down into the following sectors: utilities, which are regulated suppliers of water to homes and business; treatment, which focuses on producing clean, drinkable water; distribution, which refers to companies that supply pipes, pumps and valves; monitoring, or water analysis; and resource management, which includes consulting and engineering firms that specialize in water projects. There are also diversified industrial conglomerates General Electric... (Globe and Mail)

    Chatham University acquires two buildings  Jun 12, 2008
    Degree programs including interior architecture, landscape architecture, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy and physician assistant studies will take up about 47,000 square feet, while the remainder will be leased to the current occupants, a software company and two engineering firms. That structure and the Haber complex bring to three the number of acquisitions for Chatham in just over a month and will help serve an enrollment approaching 2,100 students, which the school says has... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Road projects stuck in neutral  Jun 8, 2008
    The squeeze on projects is a shock to Georgia's entire transportation system, as contractors and engineering firms lay off workers and local jurisdictions sit on edge. Jack Burnside, a consultant who helps cities and counties apply for DOT help with pedestrian projects, said project delays extend to a grant program often used for smaller streetscape projects he deals with, with some projects sitting idle for half a year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Google to Lease Land for New Campus from NASA  Jun 8, 2008
    "Tech" firms, engineering firms, and biotech firms. Their appetite for home-grown talent from UCF, FSU, UF, and USF have been voracious. (DailyTech)

    Council weighs redoing hiring process  Jun 7, 2008
    Under the current ordinance, a five-member panel, consisting of appointees from local universities and the parish department head supervising a given project, is supposed to rank engineering firms vying to design a construction job on the basis of qualifications. The panel forwards its recommendation to the parish administration, which negotiates a contract with the firm and submits it to the Parish Council for approval. (Nola.com -- Sports)

    Wrigley for sale  Jun 4, 2008
    Engineering firms and city inspectors concluded the park was safe after repairs were made and the team installed safety netting. Some observers, however, question any piecemeal approach by the Cubs. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Nelson said to press for favorites  May 31, 2008
    The executives' visit came shortly after the port advertised that it was looking for supplemental engineering firms to fill in if Halcrow was too busy. That would have opened the door to cut Halcrow out of the contract, Ray told board members, and bring in companies with ties to Nelson. (Florida Times-Union)

    Douglas Keys Architects Opens Office in Los Angeles' Miracle Mile  May 30, 2008
    On his return to Los Angeles in 2001, Keys worked as a consultant within architecture and engineering firms in Southern California on civic, transportation, and "green" building projects. His practice now provides a full range of design and construction administration services to a wide range of clients. (PR Newswire)

    Roundtable planned to help N.C. businesses win military contracts  May 30, 2008
    The event is open to North Carolina general construction, architectural and engineering firms and will detail information regarding in $2 billion to $3 billion in upcoming NAVFAC construction opportunities at bases in North Carolina. Topics will include opportunities and issues pertinent to North Carolina business, including. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)

    Growth limits in Oregon ease housing pains (54)  May 30, 2008
    This is the heart of Oregon s Silicon Forest, a corridor of chip manufacturers and software engineering firms that drove much of the state s economic and population growth in recent years. The region s trading ties to Asia have kept the economy afloat, analysts say. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    B.C. Chamber of Commerce Adds Its Voice in Support of Northwest Transmission Line  May 29, 2008
    The Northwest Power Line Coalition includes the Northern Development Initiative Trust with its forty member communities, the Mining Association of British Columbia, the Association of Mineral Exploration of British Columbia, and a number of First Nations, mining companies, independent power producers, local businesses - including engineering firms and equipment suppliers - and concerned citizens. More information is available online at. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    BlackLight Power Inc. Announces Commercial Ready Alternative Energy Solution  May 28, 2008
    BLP plans on developing pilot plants with architecture and engineering firms with anticipated delivery in approximately 12 to 18 months. The BLP process has been replicated and validated by independent scientists and has received interest from financial institutions and power utility plant operators around the world. (Canada Newswire)

    Lake level drops a foot to fix spillway  May 23, 2008
    The city is interviewing two engineering firms interested in designing the spillway replacement or reconstruction project. It may take more than a year to design the project and secure the necessary permits from state and federal agencies. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Council delays engineer hire vote  May 21, 2008
    The St. Charles Parish Council has put off a vote on a measure that would let council members pick engineering firms ranked by a panel of industry representatives ... The measure would let council members hire engineering firms for projects in their districts as long as the chosen firm could negotiate a contract with the administration successfully. (Nola.com -- Sports)

    City approves quote for short-term dam fix  May 21, 2008
    Meanwhile, the city is currently interviewing two engineering firms interested in designing a permanent fix for the spillway project. Robert Ellis, public works director, expects the permit approval process from various agencies such as FEMA, Game, Fish & Parks, the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources and even the state Historic Preservation office, could take a year or longer. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    U.S. Structural Engineers Report on China Earthquake Devastation  May 20, 2008
    With five offices in California, one in the Portland-Vancouver Area and one in Tokyo, Japan, Miyamoto International is one of the largest and fastest growing structural engineering firms. Global Risk Miyamoto (GRM) is a joint venture formed by Global Risk Consultants, the worldwide leader in unbundled property loss control, and Miyamoto International, one of the largest structural engineering firms in California. (PR Newswire)

    US Structural Engineers Depart for China: 22,000 Dead From Sichuan Earthquake  May 17, 2008
    With five offices in California, one in the Portland-Vancouver Area and one in Tokyo, Japan, Miyamoto International is one of the largest and fastest growing structural engineering firms. For more information contact Heather Landrum with Miyamoto International, Inc. at 916-373-1995. (PR Newswire)

    Wapello to hire animal-control officer  May 17, 2008
    As part of the application, the City asked four local engineering firms to provide statements of qualifications that were then used to select an engineering firm for the work. - Heard from Durbin concerning a grant application submitted several months ago for a proposed fishing pier at the Fred T. Schwob River Access. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Law creates new division to build reservoirs  May 14, 2008
    To save money, the law requires the new division to use current state employees for staff and hire engineering firms and other outside contractors to do most of the work. The law also extends the sales tax holiday scheduled for Oct. 2-5 to include water-efficient products that cost $1,500 or less. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    ThyssenKrupp work progresses  May 13, 2008
    ThyssenKrupp is acting as its own general contractor, and it is still picking engineering firms to manage some of the 16 pieces it has broken the overall work into. Company officials say that they're on track to begin operations in January 2010. (AL.com)

    Jacques Lamarre: Seeing growth in maintenance  May 12, 2008
    Mr. Lamarre said he's confident SNC has the ability to execute any contract it wins, and believes SNC has a first-mover advantage over other engineering firms, few of which currently provide operations and maintenance services. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    Iran woos Farsi-speaking nations  May 10, 2008
    During the past 20 years, Tehran, by signing some 150 cooperation agreements with Dushanbe, has devoted a great deal of energy to expanding commercial relations with Tajikistan, as a result of which today Iranians own dozens of factories, companies and engineering firms in Tajikistan. Having played a key role in mediating the internal tensions in Tajikistan during the 1990s and beyond, Iran since the mid-1990s has steadily increased its level of cooperation with Tajikistan. (Asia Times Online)

    Engineering firms will recommend convention center site  May 9, 2008
    UPDATED: 03 :20 a.m. EDT, May 09, 2008. Breaking News from The Plain Dealer. (Cleveland.com)

    Verenex Energy Inc. - First Quarter 2008 Operating and Financial Results  May 8, 2008
    7 million in capitalized General and Administration ("Gd office costs. Outlook The Company currently has two drilling rigs under long term contract which enables the spudding of up to 11 to 12 wells during 2008. Good progress is being made in executing this program with four wells spudded over the January to April 2008 period. Flow testing of the A1-47/04 NFW exploration well in the northern part of Area 47 is expected to commence in mid-May utilizing the KCA DEUTAG Service Rig 32 and be... (Canada Newswire)

    Power Line Debate Continues  May 6, 2008
    Residents along the proposed route have hired engineering firms that have come up with alternative routes, but residents say the proposals are not being taken seriously. The hearings are scheduled to last all week. (KWTX.com, TX)

    EnerBrite Technologies Group Targets New England Market With Established Sales Agency  May 6, 2008
    The Company has more than 60 engineering firms and 100 wholesale distributors in its territory, and has represented manufacturers of all types. A.R. Burkholder has a proven record in generating sales in their region. (Primezone Releases)

    Chinese to rescue Russian coal-fired power expansion  May 6, 2008
    The engineering firms that win these tenders will be those that give the best quality and price, said Boris Vainzikher, chief technical officer of UES. ... Lastochkin also conceded that Russian technology would need time to compete with foreign power engineering firms. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    Wanted: Engineers  May 4, 2008
    Montana engineering firms say it s becoming more difficult to fill management-level positions because of a shortage of trained employees ... And in Montana, engineering firms have approached the university system seeking to expand engineering departments and increase the number of graduates, Skoog said ... So many engineering firms, not only in Montana, but across the country are struggling to find qualified staff both young and old. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Young superstars  May 3, 2008
    There were seven honorees from the construction field and four from architecture and engineering firms. The age of the honorees ranged from 26, to 39, which was the age of five honorees. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)

    Ribbon cutting, tour Thursday at Midland GIS Solutions  May 2, 2008
    Maryville Daily Forum - News. Friday, May 02, 2008. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)

    Progress hints at 6 percent rate jump  May 2, 2008
    Progress, working with engineering firms, would provide energy-efficiency design reviews for new construction in commercial, industrial and government offices ... Progress, working with engineering firms, would conduct energy audits and make recommendations for upgrades to existing commercial, industrial and government buildings. (News & Observer)

    WilsonMiller signs lease with Utek  May 2, 2008
    s real estate subsidiary executed a lease for 8,000 square feet of office space with Inc., one of the Tampa Bay area's largest engineering firms. WilsonMiller, which is headquartered in Naples, is getting the last remaining space in Utek's office building in Ybor City, Sam Reiber, president of , said in a statement released Friday. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)

    OCPS building program helps local companies  May 2, 2008
    Since June 2005, the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) construction program has awarded nearly 616 million in contracts to construction, architectural and engineering firms in Central Florida ... Architectural and engineering firms located in Central Florida received more than 96 percent of the projects dating back to June 2005. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)

    Jackson reports nearly $6M in damage  May 2, 2008
    The engineering firms have done street-by-street surveys to document damage that could qualify for FEMA funds. MEMA is reviewing numbers to determine which are actual new costs, Stokes said. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    HNTB picked to design new Mississippi River Bridge  Apr 23, 2008
    Employee-owned, with more than 3,400 employees and 62 offices nationwide, HNTB Corp. ranked No. 23 on the St. Louis Business Journal's list of largest engineering firms with 17 local licensed engineers. matthewallen@bizjournals. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)

    100m deals at aero firms event  Apr 22, 2008
    He added the industry was predicted to remain strong for the next two years at least and that more small niche engineering firms were working closely with large companies like BAE Systems. The opportunities are there and if suppliers have the products they have the chance to secure that business. (BBC News -- UK)

    UCSF Medical Center picks Anshen + Allen to design $1.3B Mission Bay hospital  Apr 22, 2008
    San Francisco-based Anshen + Allen will work on the massive project with William McDonough + Partners, another architectural firm known for its "green" designs, and two structural engineering firms, Rutherford & Chekene and ARUP, according to UCSF officials. The proposed center, which still requires additional approvals from the University of California Regents, is targeted for completion by 2014. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)

    Jackson, Hinds to appeal FEMA decision  Apr 22, 2008
    About 15 people from Jackson and Hinds County government, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, state government and two engineering firms met Friday and Monday looking for new data to submit to the governor. As of last Friday, the governor had 30 days to appeal FEMA's denial of public federal assistance to aid in the metro area's storm recovery clean up efforts. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Commission hears solid waste report  Apr 19, 2008
    Forslund said he called four engineering firms to see if they would be interested in designing the project, and all four were interested. An interlocal agreement for the decommissioning project will be presented to the Basehor City Council on Monday, May 5, and if approved, can be submitted to the commission on May 8. (Leavenworth Times, KS)

    Chesapeake Strengthens Management Team and Updates Metates Exploration and Development Activites  Apr 18, 2008
    Prior to joining Chesapeake, Mr. Cincilla has held senior management and technical positions with several international consulting engineering firms and been responsible for the development of numerous innovations in bio-metallurgical process design, site reclamation and closure. Chesapeake is advancing the exploration potential of Metates Project through a phased drilling program to confirm and expand the current mineral resource as well as identifying regional drill targets within the... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Bluerock Executes Definitive Milling Agreement and Provides Update on US South West Operations  Apr 17, 2008
    Public consultation, baseline environmental, and geotechnical assessments are underway and the selection process for design/build engineering firms has commenced (See News Release April 10th, 2008). The due diligence period for the Pine Ridge Mine Project, San Juan County, Utah has expired and the Company has elected to not pursue the project at this juncture. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

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