Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

HNTB welcomes Steven Mudge as fleet and facilities technical director for transit & rail

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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BOSTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Steven Mudge has joined HNTB as fleet and facilities technical director and vice president, serving the firm's transit and rail practice. A nationally recognized expert in transit vehicles, facilities and operations, Mudge will serve as a key technical resource supporting clients as they modernize and grow their fleets of buses, trains and other vehicle rolling stock and support facilities.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Steven Mudge has joined HNTB as fleet and facilities technical director and vice president, serving the firm's transit and rail practice.
  • A nationally recognized expert in transit vehicles, facilities and operations, Mudge will serve as a key technical resource supporting clients as they modernize and grow their fleets of buses, trains and other vehicle rolling stock and support facilities.
  • "We are thrilled that Steve has joined us here at HNTB," said Ronnie Hakim, national transit and rail market sector leader and senior vice president.
  • After completing his service with the MBTA, Mudge held senior leadership roles at other engineering consulting firms, leading transit projects across the eastern United States.

STV Taps Four Infrastructure Industry Experts to Lead its Newly Created Advisory Board

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STV, a professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced the formation of a new Advisory Board featuring four industry experts: Joseph Aiello, former Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority chairman, Karen Block, national water infrastructure leader, Kirk T. Steudle, former Michigan Department of Transportation director and Beverley Swaim-Staley, former Maryland Transportation secretary.

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  • The Advisory Board will provide STV with independent, strategic advice about the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, STV's markets and services, as well as help mentor and coach its next generation of leaders.
  • Earlier this year, STV launched its 2023-2025 Strategic Plan , and the new Advisory Board will support the firm in achieving its strategic ambitions.
  • He joined STV as a senior advisor in 2022 , and will expand his collaborations with STV teams in this new advisory role.
  • Karen Block: Karen has 30 years' experience directing market strategy, business development and sales activities in the infrastructure industry.

Bowman Awarded $5 Million On-Call Contract with Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (collectively with its subsidiaries, the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN) announced it has been awarded a $5 million multi-year on-call contract to provide bus system infrastructure improvements for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).

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  • Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (collectively with its subsidiaries, the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN) announced it has been awarded a $5 million multi-year on-call contract to provide bus system infrastructure improvements for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).
  • Assignments under the contract will focus on enhancing the efficiency and reliability of bus operations and improving the passenger experience along the system’s 171 bus routes.
  • The direct assignment was awarded to Bowman’s wholly owned McMahon subsidiary as prime consultant for planning, design and construction phase services.
  • “The MBTA provides a critical transit connection for many residents in Greater Boston,” said Gary McNaughton, Executive Vice President – Transportation of Bowman.

Turtle Turns 100: Industrial Leader and 4th Generation Family Pioneer Charts the Next Century of Innovation

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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LINDEN, N.J., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Turtle & Hughes, Inc., one of the nation's largest privately-held industrial and power distributors, today inaugurates the 100 Year Celebration of its founding on January 29, 1923, with a commitment to raise its own ambitious bar for driving sustainable solutions that will improve how people work, play and live in a time of profound energy transition.

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  • Turtle.
  • "In turn, we pledge to provide our employees with the tools and opportunities they need to advance their professionalism and care for their families.
  • Ethel Macnamara Turtle, after navigating through the Depression with her husband M.B Turtle, took the reins in the 1940s.
  • Millard's mother, Suzanne Turtle Millard, propelled growth by cementing strong customer relationships and an employee culture of trust.

RINA enters US infrastructure market with acquisition of Patrick Engineering

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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GENOA, Italy, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RINA, the Inspection, Certification and Engineering consultancy multinational, has announced the acquisition of the entire share capital of Patrick Engineering Ltd., the Chicago-based engineering consultancy company active in Infrastructure, Transport and Renewable Energy.

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  • GENOA, Italy, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RINA, the Inspection, Certification and Engineering consultancy multinational, has announced the acquisition of the entire share capital of Patrick Engineering Ltd., the Chicago-based engineering consultancy company active in Infrastructure, Transport and Renewable Energy.
  • With a turnover of approximately 82 million dollars and 340 employees in 19 offices mainly located in the North-East of the US, Patrick Engineering will be fully integrated into RINA Consulting, the subsidiary of the RINA Group operating in the engineering sector.
  • Ugo Salerno, Chairman and CEO at RINA, says: "The acquisition of Patrick Engineering and the combined expertise of the new organization represents a unique opportunity for expansion and growth in the thriving North American Infrastructure market.
  • Daniel Patrick Dietzler, Founder of Patrick Engineering, commented: "Our companies complement one another, and our clients and staff will benefit from this acquisition.

RINA enters US infrastructure market with acquisition of Patrick Engineering

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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GENOA, Italy, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RINA, the Inspection, Certification and Engineering consultancy multinational, has announced the acquisition of the entire share capital of Patrick Engineering Ltd., the Chicago-based engineering consultancy company active in Infrastructure, Transport and Renewable Energy.

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  • GENOA, Italy, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RINA, the Inspection, Certification and Engineering consultancy multinational, has announced the acquisition of the entire share capital of Patrick Engineering Ltd., the Chicago-based engineering consultancy company active in Infrastructure, Transport and Renewable Energy.
  • With a turnover of approximately 82 million dollars and 340 employees in 19 offices mainly located in the North-East of the US, Patrick Engineering will be fully integrated into RINA Consulting, the subsidiary of the RINA Group operating in the engineering sector.
  • Ugo Salerno, Chairman and CEO at RINA, says: "The acquisition of Patrick Engineering and the combined expertise of the new organization represents a unique opportunity for expansion and growth in the thriving North American Infrastructure market.
  • Daniel Patrick Dietzler, Founder of Patrick Engineering, commented: "Our companies complement one another, and our clients and staff will benefit from this acquisition.

Amanda DeGiorgi joins HNTB as program manager for bus and rail transit

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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BOSTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amanda DeGiorgi has joined HNTB as a program manager in the firm's Boston office, where she brings more than seven years of experience in the transit industry primarily working with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. DeGiorgi will serve as HNTB's deputy program manager for the MBTA's Mattapan High-Speed Line Transformation Program. In this role, DeGiorgi oversees planning and early design for the light rail corridor's modernization. The project includes implementing state-of-good repair, accessibility and safety improvements on all infrastructure, as well as upgrades that will allow future deployment of a modern light rail vehicle.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amanda DeGiorgi has joined HNTB as a program manager in the firm's Boston office, where she brings more than seven years of experience in the transit industry primarily working with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.
  • DeGiorgi will serve as HNTB's deputy program manager for the MBTA's Mattapan High-Speed Line Transformation Program.
  • In this role, DeGiorgi oversees planning and early design for the light rail corridor's modernization.
  • "Amanda is a trusted and valued partner to MBTA, bringing extensive expertise in all facets of bus and rail transit operations, planning and program management," said Gary Bua, HNTB senior vice president and Massachusetts office leader.

Fluor Joint Venture Opens Medford Branch of Boston Green Line Rail Extension Project

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that its joint venture team Green Line Extension Constructorscomprised of Fluor, Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc., Herzog Contracting Group and The Middlesex Corp.has opened the Medford Branch of the Green Line Extension light rail project for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

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  • Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that its joint venture team Green Line Extension Constructorscomprised of Fluor, Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc., Herzog Contracting Group and The Middlesex Corp.has opened the Medford Branch of the Green Line Extension light rail project for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221212005813/en/
    Fluor, together with its project team and others, celebrated the opening of the Medford/Tufts Branch of the Green Line Extension light rail project today.
  • The Green Line Extension will improve local and regional mobility to downtown Boston as well as support municipal plans for sustainable growth and urban redevelopment by offering non-stop rides to downtown Boston.
  • The 4-mile line is the second of two distinct branch lines to open as part of the Green Line Extension Project.

Balfour Beatty, GLX Constructors Celebrates Opening of Green Line Extension Project’s Final Branch to Medford

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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Balfour Beatty, as part of Green Line Extension (GLX) Constructors joint venture team, celebrates the grand opening of the Medford Branch, the last line completed during the construction of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authoritys (MBTA) GLX project.

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  • Balfour Beatty, as part of Green Line Extension (GLX) Constructors joint venture team, celebrates the grand opening of the Medford Branch, the last line completed during the construction of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authoritys (MBTA) GLX project.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221212005784/en/
    Opening revenue service at the GLX projects Medford Branch is the final line of two developed along the 4.7-mile light rail.
  • The installation of the last remaining sound wall panels along the Union Branch and non-critical work items along the Medford Branch.
  • I couldnt be more proud of our Balfour Beatty team and partners for officially completing the final line of MBTAs Green Line Extension project, said Mark Konchar, Balfour Beatty senior vice president and managing director of U.S. rail operations.

Pulte Homes Opens New Community in Greater Boston

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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Pulte Homes announced the opening of its newest Boston-area community, Woodland Hill .

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  • Pulte Homes announced the opening of its newest Boston-area community, Woodland Hill .
  • We are thrilled to begin pre-sales for this coveted community on December 17th and look forward to unveiling Woodland Hills professionally decorated model home in early 2023.
  • Pulte Homes builds consumer inspired homes and communities that provide the move-up buyer the best quality of life.
  • Only Pulte Homes offers the combination of innovative Life Tested Home Designs with an unwavering commitment to quality and attention to detail.