Washington State Department of Transportation

AECOM selected as Lead Designer for Washington State Department of Transportation’s I-405/Brickyard to SR 527 Improvement Project

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it will serve as Lead Designer for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)’s I-405/Brickyard to SR 527 Improvement Project, which will be led by Skanska.

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  • AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it will serve as Lead Designer for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)’s I-405/Brickyard to SR 527 Improvement Project, which will be led by Skanska.
  • As part of an integrated design-build team, AECOM will work in partnership with the contractor, Skanska, to deliver this vital project.
  • “AECOM is proud to play a vital role in building a better-connected road network along one of the most congested routes in the state.
  • We look forward to delivering this project successfully, providing services focused on quality, safety, and efficiency.”

Skanska improves the I-405 corridor in Bothell, Washington, USA, for USD 834M, about SEK 8.8 billion

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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The contract is worth USD 834M, about SEK 8.8 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the third quarter of 2023.

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  • The contract is worth USD 834M, about SEK 8.8 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the third quarter of 2023.
  • This project includes new lanes, direct access ramps, interchange improvements, infrastructure in support of Stride Bus Rapid Transit program, and new fish passage culverts within the project vicinity.
  • Construction is anticipated to begin in November 2023 and with expected completion in late 2028.
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Neology Acquires Shimmick’s Transportation Operations & Management Solutions Business to Augment Tolling Operations and Strengthen Core Capabilities

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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CARLSBAD, Calif., July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neology, a global innovator that is [re]imagining mobility, today announced the acquisition of Shimmick’s Transportation Operations & Management Solutions (TOMS) business to expand its transportation revenue and operations capabilities.

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  • CARLSBAD, Calif., July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neology, a global innovator that is [re]imagining mobility, today announced the acquisition of Shimmick’s Transportation Operations & Management Solutions (TOMS) business to expand its transportation revenue and operations capabilities.
  • This Sunrise, Florida-based division of Shimmick provides technology advisory as well as tolling operations and maintenance solutions to government agencies and transit businesses.
  • Expertise includes tolling operations program management, fleet assessment, and other consultancy services.
  • The combination of Neology’s integrated solutions and Shimmick’s operations expertise positions Neology to better serve customers and road users.

Granite’s Pacific Northwest Region Recognized by AGC Washington at Build Washington Awards

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Granite (NYSE:GVA) received multiple awards from the Associated General Contractors of Washington (AGCW) at this year’s Build Washington Awards.

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  • Granite (NYSE:GVA) received multiple awards from the Associated General Contractors of Washington (AGCW) at this year’s Build Washington Awards.
  • Granite’s Pacific Northwest Region was recognized for three awards: Construction Excellence Award - Highway/Transportation Under $5M for the Grape Drive Intersection Safety Improvements Project, Construction Excellence Award - Highway/Transportation $15M-$50M for the Padden Creek Fish Passage Design-Build Project, and Safety Excellence in the General Contractor Highway/Civil Over 500,000 Worker Hours.
  • On May 18th, members of the Pacific Northwest team gathered at the Seattle Museum of Flight to celebrate and received the awards on behalf of our team.
  • It was part of the Washington State Department of Transportation's Collision Reduction and Prevention program.

ASPHALT PAVEMENT ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2022 PERPETUAL PAVEMENT AWARD: BY DESIGN AND BY CONVERSION

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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With seven PPAs: By Design and six PPAs: By Conversion awarded, 2022 was a banner year for Perpetual Pavements.

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  • With seven PPAs: By Design and six PPAs: By Conversion awarded, 2022 was a banner year for Perpetual Pavements.
  • 2022 Perpetual Pavement Awards: By Design and By Conversion announced!
  • PPA: By Design recognizes newly designed and constructed asphalt roads built over new subgrade that meet strict Perpetual Pavement criteria.
  • PPA: By Conversion honors new asphalt roads constructed over an existing road that meet strict Perpetual Pavement criteria.

Michael Baker International Strengthens Design-Build Services Vertical with Key New Hires

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Shawn Plichta, P.E., and James Murphy, DBIA, joined the firm's Design-Build (D-B) team as Regional Practice Leads. In their new positions, Mr. Plichta and Mr. Murphy will promote Michael Baker's D-B capabilities in multiple markets across the U.S. and support the firm's Operations by building winning teams for project pursuits, negotiating terms with contractor partners and positioning Michael Baker for project wins.

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  • PITTSBURGH, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Shawn Plichta, P.E., and James Murphy, DBIA, joined the firm's Design-Build (D-B) team as Regional Practice Leads.
  • "Design-Build is the fastest growing method used to deliver construction projects in the U.S. and with its continued popularity, Michael Baker remains committed to delivering innovative and collaborative alternative delivery projects and identifying solutions that most efficiently and effectively address our clients' needs," said Eric Ostfeld, P.E., President, Design-Build Services at Michael Baker International.
  • They will be instrumental in growing our portfolio of D-B projects and strengthening our resources in this sector."
  • He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Securing your load leads to safer travels for everyone

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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It all starts with simply strapping down and securing all items in your car, truck or trailer on every trip – even if it’s just across town.

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  • It all starts with simply strapping down and securing all items in your car, truck or trailer on every trip – even if it’s just across town.
  • “We are calling on everyone in Washington to help save lives by securing their cargo every time they drive,” said Washington Gov.
  • “Securing your load and keeping your truck bed clean and free of loose debris saves lives and ensures nothing will blow out.
  • Call 911 if you see a dangerous unsecured load or something fall from a vehicle.

EVCS To Expand Service in Washington State with 52 Fast Chargers Across 21 Locations

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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The multi-month project expected to culminate by the end of 2023 will add 52 new DC fast chargers across 21 locations.

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  • The multi-month project expected to culminate by the end of 2023 will add 52 new DC fast chargers across 21 locations.
  • EVCS is excited to announce that construction has commenced to expand its network footprint across Washington State.
  • EVCS continues to deliver on its commitment to support EV adoption in Washington State, building upon its 12 original charging locations as part of the West Coast Electric Highway acquisition.
  • With help from the ZEVIP grant, we're able to address these issues for Washington EV drivers, making EV adoption more seamless."

National Road Safety Conference Convenes in Seattle Amid U.S. Traffic Death Crisis

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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SEATTLE, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As traffic deaths in the United States reach levels not seen in two decades, more than 1,600 national, state, and local traffic safety professionals will gather in Seattle starting this weekend for the annual Lifesavers Conference on Highway Safety Priorities .

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  • SEATTLE, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As traffic deaths in the United States reach levels not seen in two decades, more than 1,600 national, state, and local traffic safety professionals will gather in Seattle starting this weekend for the annual Lifesavers Conference on Highway Safety Priorities .
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 42,915 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2021, the most recent year available, which is a 10.5% increase from the 38,824 deaths in 2020.
  • Every indication is that the traffic safety problems that  led to such a high toll have not abated.
  • The conference provides a forum for discussing the latest traffic safety research and programs to reduce crashes through education, engineering, equitable enforcement, and emergency response services.

Bentley Systems Announces Infrastructure Projects Achieve Measurable Results with LumenRT for NVIDIA Omniverse, Powered by iTwin

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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LumenRT for NVIDIA Omniverse is the first engineering software application in the market built on Omniverse, a platform for creating and operating industrial metaverse applications.

Key Points: 
  • LumenRT for NVIDIA Omniverse is the first engineering software application in the market built on Omniverse, a platform for creating and operating industrial metaverse applications.
  • The integration of NVIDIA Omniverse and Bentley iTwin enables real-time, immersive 3D/4D experiences to enhance the visualization and simulation of infrastructure digital twins .
  • The combined capabilities are delivering new possibilities and incredible results for some of the world’s largest and most complex infrastructure projects.
  • The combination of iTwin and NVIDIA Omniverse provides an unmatched, high-performance user experience for infrastructure organizations at a scale that has previously not been possible.