Azercell, a leading mobile operator in Azerbaijan, announces the launch of the Crisis Management Group (CMG) project. This initiative, guided by the motto “Resilient communication, secure life!”, aims to strengthen the country’s communication infrastructure during crises. The CMG project focuses on four key objectives: The CMG project is a collaborative effort between Azercell, the Azerbaijan Space Agency, Aztelekom LLC, and Baktelekom LLC. Technical teams from these organizations have undergone training sessions to ensure coordinated action during emergencies. Additionally, operational groups and dedicated technical infrastructure have been established to facilitate swift response and recovery measures. Beyond strengthening communication within Azerbaijan, the CMG project has the potential to benefit the wider Turkic states and Caucasus region. It aligns with President Ilham Aliyev’s call for a Special Summit of the Turkic Council, following the earthquake in Turkey. This summit led to the signing of the Ankara Declaration, promoting collaboration on disaster management and humanitarian assistance. The launch of the CMG project signifies Azercell’s commitment to continuous improvement and ensuring reliable communication for its customers. This initiative highlights the company’s proactive approach to crisis preparedness and its dedication to safeguarding communication infrastructure during critical situations.
Stantec has been awarded a contract by BC Hydro & Power Authority (BC Hydro) to deliver transmission and distribution engineering services alongside project delivery expertise. This agreement supports BC Hydro’s 10-year capital plan to upgrade its electrical grid, ensuring reliable energy supplies and driving the province’s clean energy transition. The CAD$186-million master services agreement (MSA) holds an initial term of seven years, with the potential to extend to twenty years. Stantec’s role encompasses a broad range of services, including transmission and distribution design, substation engineering (electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, and geotechnical), project management, scheduling, cost control, procurement, and contract management. Additionally, they will handle materials management, equipment management, and logistics. This latest collaboration builds upon the existing partnership between Stantec and BC Hydro. Stantec will provide comprehensive support throughout the project lifecycle, from initial system assessments and environmental permitting to Indigenous consultation, engineering design, construction management, and post-construction monitoring. “Stantec is proud to assist BC Hydro in this major endeavor to modernize and expand the electrical grid in British Columbia,” says Mario Finis, executive vice president of Energy & Resources at Stantec. “Renewable energy generation is only part of the transition to a clean energy future. We must also design,…
Akima LLC, a provider of services to federal agencies, announced today that its subsidiary, Jade Creek Construction, has secured a significant contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Baltimore District. Valued at $499 million, the five-year contract encompasses design-build construction projects to modernise critical infrastructure across the Baltimore District. Jade Creek Construction will play a key role in delivering various USACE modernization initiatives. This includes the construction of modern facilities and improvements to U.S. waterways, directly addressing the diverse infrastructure needs of the Baltimore District. “The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers undertakes numerous projects that offer coastal protection, flood protection, hydropower, navigable waters and ports, recreational opportunities, and water supply. These projects are vital for the country’s economic growth, national security, and citizens’ well-being,” said Chris Jenkins, President of Akima’s Construction & Security Solutions Group. “We’re proud to be a strategic partner of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District and remain committed to advancing their mission.” Broad Scope of Services The contract covers a wide range of construction activities, including design-build and design-bid-build renovations and new construction projects. Additionally, it encompasses minor repairs, modifications, and alterations to existing buildings within the USACE Baltimore District’s area of…
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) and multi-disciplinary professional services consultancy WSP have been appointed by Cardiff Council to provide programme and cost management services in support of the delivery of a new public transport system in the Welsh capital. Cardiff Crossrail, utilising tram-train technology, will provide reliable, sustainable, high-capacity, and high-frequency services. The project aligns with the council’s long-term vision to boost public transport use. The project team will work in partnership with Transport for Wales on the delivery of the scheme. Funding comes from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund with match funding from the Welsh Government. Over the next five years, RLB will collaborate with WSP to provide strategic support for Phase 1 of this complex programme. These services will include high-level programme management, cost analysis, and cost management. WSP will also support Cardiff Council in appointing a lead design organisation responsible for managing the design integration of each project area. Andy Stamps, National Head of Infrastructure for RLB UK said: “We know the role that great transportation systems play as drivers of regeneration, economic growth and social mobility of regions. Working with the teams at WSP, Transport for Wales and Cardiff Council, we are looking forward to helping provide…
Denver International Airport (DEN) has opened its much-anticipated new West Security Checkpoint, boasting 17 lanes equipped with advanced technology to expedite passenger screening. This marks the second phase of DEN’s $2.1 billion Great Hall Program, overseen by global design firm Stantec, which provided architectural, design, and construction administration services. DEN, the third busiest airport in the US for 2023 with over 77 million passengers served, aims to significantly improve the travel experience with this state-of-the-art facility. The West Security Checkpoint features innovative technology designed to streamline the screening process, including: “Reaching this milestone with Phase 2 will transform the travelers’ experience through one of the country’s busiest travel hubs,” said Carl Hole, senior principal at Stantec. “The partnership we’ve created with Denver International Airport will help them fulfill their Vision 100 strategic plan to prepare the airport to serve 100 million passengers annually over the next five to eight years and beyond.” Stantec, a top-ranked design firm by Engineering News Record, Architectural Record, and Building Design + Construction, offers extensive expertise in airport projects.
The Battery Coastal Resilience Project has been awarded the Envision Platinum Award by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI). The project forms part of a wider initiative to bolster Lower Manhattan’s coastline against rising sea levels and increasingly severe storms. Led by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) on behalf of the City’s Department of Parks & Recreation and the Mayors of Climate and Environmental Justice, the project will see the existing, deteriorating wharf structure rebuilt at a higher elevation. This will provide crucial protection against rising sea levels while seamlessly integrating with the beloved waterfront park at the southern tip of Manhattan. “The Lower Manhattan Coastal Resiliency (LMCR) project sets the standard for future projects of this kind, marrying coastal protection with an ambitious sustainability agenda,” said Andrew Kimball, president and chief executive officer of NYCEDC. “We are proud of LMCR and the teams involved for receiving the Envision Platinum Award, all in an effort to create a cleaner, greener New York City.” The Battery is a vibrant waterfront space, boasting extensive gardens, public art installations, and cultural landmarks. It also serves as the departure point for ferries carrying thousands of visitors to the Statue of Liberty…
Arlington County has chosen a design-build team led by PC Construction and Stantec to oversee a major biosolids upgrade project at the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP). This progressive initiative, valued at approximately $175 million, will implement cutting-edge technology to transform wastewater into a renewable energy source and a valuable soil amendment. Sustainable Wastewater Treatment The project will see PC Construction and Stantec collaborate on the design and construction of several key treatment facilities. These include: The THP technology is a key element, enabling the WPCP to produce Class A biosolids suitable for use as fertilizer. Additionally, the captured biogas will be treated and utilised as a renewable energy source. Leaders in Sustainable Design-Build The chosen team boasts extensive experience in this specialised field. PC Construction brings its expertise as builders of the world’s largest THP facility, while Stantec contributes its design knowledge, having been involved in nearly half of the world’s THP projects. Furthermore, they are currently collaborating on the commissioning phase for WSSC Water’s Piscataway Water Resource Recovery Facility Bioenergy Project, set to be one of only five operational THP facilities in the United States. Delivering Environmental and Economic Benefits “This project holds immense significance for Arlington County…
GMK Energy has been awarded the “TR33 Region Geothermal Water Management Plan Project” tender managed by Zafer Development Agency with the support of the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Industry and Technology. Related to this, the TR33 Region Geothermal Water Management Plan Project kick-off meeting was held on February 27, 2024 at Zafer Development Agency Headquarters. Participating in the meeting were the GMK Energy and Zafer Development Agency General Secretariat, Kütahya Provincial Coordination Office, Usak Provincial Coordination Office, Afyon Provincial Coordination Office, and Manisa Provincial Coordination Office officials. Within the scope of this project, GMK Energy’s multidisciplinary team will carry out a basin-based evaluation of geothermal potential in the geothermal fields in the TR33 Region which consists of Afyonkarahisar, Kütahya, Manisa and Usak provinces. Additional studies that need to be carried out for a better management reservoir model and the economic activities that will occur will be determined, and province, district and field-based management model suggestions will be presented. The aim of the studies is to maximize the utilization of geothermal resources in the region and to extract the most efficient reservoir management models in a sustainable way with this project. The data obtained from the field will be processed…
The Thanjavur Municipal Corporation has been selected to implement an integrated solid waste management project under the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain (CITIIS) 2.0 programme of the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs at an estimated cost of ₹135 crore. According to civic body sources, the Union Ministry invited proposals from 100 cities/towns across the country where the Smart City project was implemented for taking up integrated solid waste management programme. Thanjavur is one of the 18 cities/towns out of 100 that were selected for implementing the CITIIS 2.0 programme, which aims to address climate change, including achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. The CITIIS 2.0 programme has been jointly proposed by the Union Ministry in collaboration with the French Development Agency, KfW Development Bank, the European Union, and the National Institute of Urban Affairs, which aims to drive investments into urban climate action through competitively selected projects promoting a circular economy with a focus on integrated waste management, to foster climate-sensitive planning, and action through evidence-driven approaches, and to build an institutional mechanism.
Organisations in the Midde East and North Africa (Mena) are anticipating a shift to hybrid project management approach to accelerate outcomes for project delivery, according to a flagship annual report by Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading authority for project professionals. Around 77% of organisations surveyed in Mena are expecting an increase in the flexible and adaptive hybrid management practices over the next 5 years, it revealed. The findings suggest that organisations should focus on empowering flexibility that optimizes team collaboration, innovation, agility and efficiency to gain and maintain competitive advantage. And they can do so without worrying about negative impacts on project performance. For many teams, that is a fit-for-purpose, hybrid management approach – one that blends both agile and predictive tools and methods. Organizations need to create an environment of continuous learning and support that makes this possible, it stated. Around 72% organisations in Mena currently use the linear-run or traditional project management methodologies, stated PMI in its 15th annual Pulse of the Profession report, which details key findings of its annual survey of project professionals and project leaders around the world, The annual report also shed light on another critical aspect fundamental to organisations’ ways of…
