Firmatek has launched a software development department. The decision to invest in building internal development capabilities reflects a continued focus on offering clients better ways to visualize and utilize their data, according to the company. Firmatek’s new department will be led by Johnathan Leppert, a senior software engineer with a wealth of experience in building geospatial data visualization tools, having…
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EPA Video Targets Best Practices in Permitting
In support of the Trump administration’s efforts to expedite infrastructure projects, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Smart Sectors program released a video, “Best Practices in Permitting,” highlighting best practices in environmental permitting. The video, which was developed to encourage replication for other permitting projects, features The Boeing Company, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (S.C. DHEC), U.S.…
Read MoreEpiroc Offers Tunnel Version of SB Hydraulic Breakers
Epiroc now offers a Tunnel version of its SB Hydraulic Breakers. While incorporating the popular features of Epiroc’s market-leading Solid Body (SB) breaker range, the new SB 302 and SB 452 Tunnel versions provide application-specific modifications that extend equipment lifetime and reduce overall operating costs in underground applications. Piston lifetime in the advanced Tunnel version is extended by a new…
Read MoreMSHA Reports Fifth Fatality of the Year
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on June 13, a 65-year-old truck driver with four years of experience was fatally injured when his truck traveled over a berm and into an impoundment of water. Divers recovered the victim in 20 ft. of water.
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