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Video: DeWind One-Pass Trenching Animation of a Collection Trench

June 6, 2016 rockman Comments Off on Video: DeWind One-Pass Trenching Animation of a Collection Trench

,[Editor] From their video description: [/Editor]DeWind One-Pass Trenchers can install complete DEEP Groundwater Collection Trench Systems in a Single Pass Under the Groundwater Table! No Open Excavations-No Dewatering – No Pumping- No Treating discharge water- […]

Keynetix Appoints PacifiCAD as a North American Specialist Partner
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Keynetix Appoints PacifiCAD as a North American Specialist Partner

June 1, 2016 rockman Comments Off on Keynetix Appoints PacifiCAD as a North American Specialist Partner

Keynetix Appoints PacifiCAD as a North American Specialist PartnerRedditch, UK 17th May 2016 – Keynetix, developers of geotechnical BIM software, have appointed PacifiCAD as a Specialist Partner in the USA covering the North West. PacifiCAD are a leading Autodesk reseller. They have a wide wealth of industry knowledge, including specialisms in civil infrastructure utilising a team of seasoned Autodesk Certified Technical Professionals.

They supply their customers with unmatched technical support, implementation, data management and training to help them become more productive and competitive.

“PacifiCAD has been an Autodesk Gold Partner for 25 years, and is specialized in Infrastructure Solutions. We are very pleased to extend our solutions portfolio to include Keynetix’s HoleBASE SI for our geotechnical customers. This product provides a superior alternative to gINT and is fully integrated with AutoCAD Civil 3D” Bill Inman, President, PacifiCAD.

[Editor] Click through for the rest of the press release from GeoPrac.net sponsor Keynetix. [/Editor]

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Introducing Quanta Subsurface
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New Specialty Geotechnical Contractor in North America

June 1, 2016 rockman Comments Off on New Specialty Geotechnical Contractor in North America

There is a new player in the ground engineering and specialty geotechnical construction market in North America…well, sort of. Quanta Subsurface is a collection of (at present) 9 specialty contractors all owned by Quanta Services, […]

Top 500 Design Firms - With a Geo Emphasis
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Geo-companies in ENR’s 2016 Top 500 Design Firms

May 17, 2016 rockman Comments Off on Geo-companies in ENR’s 2016 Top 500 Design Firms

Top 500 Design Firms - With a Geo Emphasis

ENR’s annual top 500 design firms list is out. These rankings are based on revenue for design services in the previous calendar year. I was curious how the various firms that are strong in geotechnical / geological related services rank. I included firms that self-identified as geotechnical firms, as well as engineering firms that I know to have a strong geo emphasis. I’m sure there are some that I missed. I also included some of the major A&E firms that provide these types of services. I even included a few environmental firms. So in summary, it’s still a bit subjective on who is included. Without further ado, here is the list (along with their change in ranking relative to 2015):

  • 1 – AECOM, Los Angeles, Calif. (No change from 2015)
  • 3 – CH2M, Englewood, Colo. (+1)
  • 5 – AMEC FOSTER WHEELER, Tucker, Ga. (+1)
  • 7 – TETRA TECH INC., Pasadena, Calif. (No change from 2015)
  • 9 – HDR, Omaha, Neb. (No change from 2015)
  • 11 – WSP | PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF, New York, N.Y. (+5)
  • 12 – ARCADIS NORTH AMERICA/CALLISONRTKL, Highlands Ranch, Colo. (+1)

[Editor] Click through for the rest of the Geo list! [/Editor]

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Bentley gINT Software Output
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Webinar: gINT Geotechnical Data Management and Reporting

May 11, 2016 rockman Comments Off on Webinar: gINT Geotechnical Data Management and Reporting

Join Katie Aquilar, Bentley Systems Geotechnical Product Engineer, to learn how gINT can help you increase productivity with centralized data management and reporting for geotechnical subsurface reporting. Streamline processes, with accessible, inter-operable data, for subsurface […]

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Video: Inside tunneling under the Alaskan Way Viaduct

May 11, 2016 rockman Comments Off on Video: Inside tunneling under the Alaskan Way Viaduct

From WSDOT’s video description: After nearly a week of tunneling under the Alaskan Way Viaduct, crews are steadily continuing Bertha’s underground drive towards downtown Seattle. This video gives you a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how the […]

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DFI Accepting Scholarship Applications for Students in Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering

May 10, 2016 rockman Comments Off on DFI Accepting Scholarship Applications for Students in Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering

The Deep Foundations Institute is accepting scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students in geotechnical engineering or foundation engineering at a U.S. college or university. The at-large scholarships range from 2,000 to 5,000. For more information […]