Before he retired Brig. Gen. C. David Turner appeared in multiple issues of Black Engineer magazine, including the Veterans 2016 issue. In 2009, he was honored with a BEYA for Professional Achievement in Government. He also won the 2014 Black Engineer of the Year Stars and Stripes Army Award. During his 33 years with the… Read More
Amsterdam, April 22, 2020 – Arcadis (ARCAD.NX), the leading global Design & Consultancy organization for natural and built assets, today announced a new partnership with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District to provide architect-engineer technical support services on multiple projects along the Texas coast through 2024. Arcadis’ contract is worth $10… Read More
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo., April 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arcadis is saddened to announce the passing of its Chief Executive Officer for North America. Joachim Ebert passed away unexpectedly last week following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. “Joachim was a charismatic leader. Nothing phased him, and he approached every situation with positivity and determination…. Read More
EnBW North America’s president and chief executive Bill White has joined a growing chorus of industry leaders highlighting offshore wind’s potential role in economic recovery post Covid-19 Speaking at the IPF Virtual Conference in the US on 21 April 2020, Mr White, who was appointed to the company in October 2018 following a long career… Read More
Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. was awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) Small Shipyard Grant Program NORFOLK, Va., April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. is proud to be selected to receive a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) Small Shipyard Grant Program. One of just… Read More
In 2019 Mobile Dredging & Video Pipe, Inc. (MDVP) was awarded a contract to increase the depth of the entrance of the channel at the South Benson Marina Channel in Fairfield, CT., due to shoaling. The project was challenging as the Town of Fairfield required the dredged material to be placed on Jennings Beach adjacent… Read More
Oilfield services provider Baker Hughes booked a huge impairment charge in the first quarter of the year resulting in a $10 billion loss for the quarter amid a significant decline in oil and gas prices and coronavirus pandemic. In its 1Q 2020 report on Wednesday, Baker Hughes said that its orders in the quarter were… Read More
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, today announced that it will issue its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, after the close of the stock market. ORN’s management will conduct a conference call on Thursday, April 30, 2020… Read More
Classification society ABS is now able to conduct almost all classification annual surveys remotely on eligible vessels. Launching 10 additional remote survey options today, ABS offers a total of 28 surveys and audits that can be delivered remotely. “The industry is telling us they want our services delivered remotely, particularly in the current challenging environment,… Read More
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Water Council announced the election of five new members to its board of directors. The recently elected board members bring expertise from various aspects of the water cycle as well as business development. The new board members include Ken Bockhorst, Karen Dettmer, Melissa (Missy) Hughes, Elizabeth Koehler and Mark Roehl. “We… Read More
First up, we’ll look at what ROCE is and how we calculate it. Next, we’ll compare it to others in its industry. Then we’ll determine how its current liabilities are affecting its ROCE. Understanding Return On Capital Employed (ROCE) has suggested that a high ROCE can indicate that ‘one dollar invested in the company generates… Read More
U.S. offshore vessel operator Hornbeck Offshore has entered into a restructuring support agreement for comprehensive balance sheet restructuring. Hornbeck’s deal with lenders and noteholders will provide it $100 million of new equity capital upon emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Hornbeck Offshore said on Tuesday that the company and certain of its subsidiaries had entered into… Read More
Tax credits are available for propane forkliftsfor 2018 – 2020. WASHINGTON (April 13, 2020) – The Propane Education & Research Council is encouraging propane forklift users to take advantage of the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit, which was recently passed by the U.S. Congress as part of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020. Businesses operating propane… Read More
As offshore wind moves up the coast of New England, efforts are underway to make sure the region’s fishing interests have a seat at the table early in project development. An alliance of industry and academic stakeholders is promoting the need for research and best practices as offshore wind takes hold in waters where fishing… Read More