PERSPECTIVES,ENGINEERING TECH,CONSTRUCTION
Wilson & Company Inc., Engineers & Architects | January 10, 2023
Employees of Phoenix-based Holistic Engineering and Land Management, Inc. (HELM) have been acquired by Wilson & Company, Inc., the company recently announced. HELM is a civil engineering consulting firm specializing in drainage, stormwater management, flood hazard mitigation and water conservation.
HELM’s highly qualified technical professionals have expertise in 1- and 2-dimensional hydrologic and hydraulic modeling; erosion and scour analyses, sediment transport; Risk MAP projects and CLOMR/LOMR submittals, Federal Emergency Management Agency flood hazard mapping; NRCS Watershed Plan/EAs; dam and levee analysis and failure risk mapping; fluvial geomorphology; area drainage and watercourse master planning; emergency management and flood warning; low impact development and green stormwater infrastructure; flood control facility design; channel stabilization and protection; transportation and land development drainage; Clean Water Act permit compliance (404/401) and GIS merging with industry-standard software.
"Wilson & Company conducts our work focused on our client's specific needs to deliver high-quality projects with lasting Higher Relationships in mind," said Jim Brady, PE, Wilson & Company president and CEO. He further stated, "The employees of HELM have a history of exceeding their client expectations and providing practical solutions that yield multidisciplinary value-added benefits. Incorporating these new employees into Wilson & Company strengthens the essential water services we provide."
(Source- Business Wire)
The former HELM employees officially joined Wilson & Company towards the end of December 2022, and their expertise will further enhance Wilson & Company's water resource team. The addition of the experts at HELM further affirms Wilson & Company's commitment to providing leading water services to our clients around the country.
About Wilson & Company Inc., Engineers & Architects
Wilson & Company Inc., Engineers & Architects provides architectural, engineering, environmental, planning, survey and mapping and construction management services to municipalities, federal agencies and private industries. Professionals leverage over 9 decades of Wilson & CA's industry experience and continue to gain expertise in business, including those in the fields of civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering, architecture, planning, biology, surveying, mapping, GIS specializations, drone piloting, financial analyses, program management, construction administration and inspection, and an increasing number of multi-disciplinary specialties.
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Bentley Systems | February 24, 2023
On February 23, 2023, Bentley Systems, a company specializing in infrastructure engineering software, announced the acquisition of EasyPower, a renowned developer of software tools for electrical engineering professionals, including arc flash solutions. With its headquarters in Portland, Oregon, EasyPower was founded in 1984 and had been utilizing graphics-based modeling and analysis to simplify and make solving complex electrical engineering issues more accessible.
EasyPower software products are predominantly employed in designing, analyzing, and monitoring power distribution systems for commercial and industrial facilities, aiming to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with regulations. By acquiring EasyPower, Bentley aims to expand its range of power systems design and analysis tools for various types of infrastructure digital twins, thereby enhancing its comprehensive approach to infrastructure engineering.
As we move towards a more electrified future, with energy resources spread out on both sides of the meter, the assessment and simulation of power distribution conditions and designs during the project and operating lifecycles will benefit all infrastructure assets of performance, economics, safety, and resilience. As a result, Bentley Systems is prioritizing the integration of EasyPower's schema and digital workflows into its OpenBuildings, OpenFlows, OpenPlant, OpenRail, and Bentley Raceway and Cable Management applications.
About Bentley Systems
Bentley Systems is a company that specializes in developing software solutions for infrastructure engineering. It offers innovative software tools for professionals and organizations of all sizes, enabling them to design, build, and operate various infrastructure assets such as roads, bridges, buildings, utilities, and mining facilities. Its products include MicroStation-based applications for modeling and simulation, ProjectWise for project delivery, AssetWise for asset and network performance, Seequent's geoprofessional software portfolio, and the iTwin Platform for infrastructure digital twins. The company has a worldwide presence, with operations in 186 countries and over 4,500 employees. They generate around $1 billion in annual revenues, making them one of the leading players in the infrastructure engineering software industry.
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LinQuest Corporation | February 03, 2023
LinQuest Corporation, a leading provider of software solutions for the U.S. military and intelligence communities, recently announced the acquisition of Hellebore Consulting Group, a next-generation software engineering firm with expertise in DevSecOps software systems and solutions assisting high-priority missions that will safeguard the future of air dominance. This agreement strengthens the capacity of both organizations to assist AFMC and other Dayton clients with their digital transformation initiatives.
Hellebore was founded in 2018 and is based in Beavercreek, Ohio, where it will collaborate with LinQuest's Integrated Analytics & Support Line of Business.
President and CEO of LinQuest, Greg Young, said, “Hellebore’s experience with agile software development and its track record supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center will catalyze LinQuest’s leading role in moving AFLCMC to a digital future.” He added, "This partnership with the Hellebore team will help enable our customers to advance the state-of-the-art in autonomous technologies."
(Source – Businesswire)
Hellebore Co-founders John Farrier and Dan Squibb, stated, "We are excited about this decision to partner with LinQuest." They also added, "Our combined teams bring full spectrum solutions to AFLCMC in software development, systems engineering, and mission systems software solutions."
(Source – Businesswire)
About LinQuest Corporation
LinQuest is a national security space leading firm that facilitates military and intelligence operations via the development, integration, and operation of mission-critical systems and sophisticated digital solutions. It delivers highly valued, cutting-edge, and cost-effective technology solutions to government, civil, and commercial clients in the United States. Its services and products include the creation, testing, operation, and maintenance of mission-critical capabilities and projects ranging from sophisticated systems and architectures to very complex businesses formed of system families. By integrating technical and operational domain knowledge with process discipline, the business offers excellent performance across the life cycle of initiatives.
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