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Bentley | October 17, 2020

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twin cloud services for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure today announced that Shell’s Deepwater business has selected Bentley’s digital twin approach to streamline its capital projects process and accelerate time to first oil. With a plan to deliver several subsea tie-back projects over the next 10 years, Shell Deepwater Projects has recognized a signif...

AECOM, WSP Global | January 14, 2020

Los Angeles-based construction and engineering giant AECOM is in talks with Canadian firm WSP Global Inc. about a possible deal, Bloomberg reported last night. Media reports said that WSP approached AECOM about the potential transaction, according to sources familiar with the two companies. Although there is no guarantee that the talks will lead to a deal or how a deal would play out, analyst Andrew Wittmann said in a written research report that he believes the discussions likely have some meri...

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Mecanica | February 18, 2022

Mecanica Scientific Services Corporation (Mecanica), announced its acquisition of Collision Engineering Associates Inc., (CEA) of Mesa, Arizona, on February 16, 2022, thus expanding Mecanica's range of specialization, regions served, and its client base. Mecanica, an engineering and scientific analysis firm, specializes in heavy trucks, accident reconstruction, and event data recorders. CEA, a 27-year-old company, specializes in accident reconstruction, expert testimony, and investigat...

For Construction Pros | January 27, 2020

Electrification has been increasing in most market segments as of late, including the construction equipment industry. This has been due to the necessary technologies becoming more mature and affordable-aided by their development and use in the on-road segment-as well as increasing emissions regulations. Several cities around the world have announced they will ban the use of diesel within city limits, impacting not only roadway vehicles but also the equipment working in those cities. Because of ...