Black & Veatch Entrusted to Increase Fresh Water Supply for Hong Kong’s Lantau Island October 10, 2018 Hong Kong SAR The Water Supplies Department (WSD) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has entrusted Black & Veatch with the responsibility of addressing the future water demands of Lantau Island.
Sanjay Kapoor joins Black & Veatch Board of Directors October 9, 2018 Overland Park, Kansas As the transformation of global power, water and telecommunications markets accelerates, Sanjay Kapoor, Executive Vice President and CFO of Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., has been selected to join the Black & Veatch Board of Directors.
Innovative Biological Tracking Software to Optimize Animal Disease Research at Kruger National Park October 5, 2018 Johannesburg, South Africa Black & Veatch has been tasked by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) to implement an electronic system that enables the inventory and management of biological materials at Kruger National Park in South Africa.
Black & Veatch joins CharIN to advance electric vehicle charging standards October 2, 2018 OVERLAND PARK, Kansas Advancing standardized electric vehicle charging systems is crucial to widening EV adoption across the transportation value chain – from passenger drivers to public transit and enterprise-scale medium- and heavy-duty fleets. That’s why Black & Veatch, a market leader in the design and deployment of EV charging networks, has joined CharIN, the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN e.V.), as a core member.
New California dam built with Black & Veatch’s management help reaches key milestone September 26, 2018 Sunol, California Seventeen years after being deemed seismically vulnerable and having its capacity restricted, a San Francisco-area dam and reservoir near an active fault line soon will be at full volume, thanks to a new dam that ensures a reliable water supply to millions of residents.
‘Stronger and more nimble’: Award recognizes Black & Veatch for professional development September 20, 2018 Overland Park, Kansas Clear career paths and robust professional development programs are crucial for engineering and construction companies seeking to attract and retain top talent. Black & Veatch, with industry-leading initiatives aimed at matching its talented workforce with innovative global projects in new markets, has been awarded the International Water Association’s Professional Development Award.
Significant growth forecast for Asia’s renewables: solar capacity to triple and five-fold wind capacity addition expected in the next five years September 17, 2018 Singapore Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand are major markets with combined solar capacity additions expected to triple in the next five years, while wind capacity additions are expected to grow five-fold in the same period.According to Black & Veatch, three of these, Taiwan, Philippines and Vietnam could become the fastest-growing markets for renewable energy in the Asian region.
Stoppenhagen takes seat on board that helps plan 'Meeting of the Minds' September 13, 2018 Overland Park, Kansas As an authority on urban sustainability, technology and innovation, Black & Veatch’s Steph Stoppenhagen valued the yearly “Meeting of the Minds” as a preeminent platform for ideas about how cities can do things smarter and better for their citizenry. Now, she’s getting the chance to make a broader imprint on that thought leadership and knowledge-sharing.
Black & Veatch’s PRICO© technology completes Guaranteed Performance Test aboard Hilli Episeyo FLNG vessel August 30, 2018 Overland Park, Kansas Black & Veatch’s patented PRICO© technology has successfully completed its Guaranteed Performance Test aboard Golar LNG’s Hilli Episeyo, marking another major milestone that reconfirms Black & Veatch’s leading role in providing floating liquified natural gas (FLNG) solutions for growing markets.
Lighting the path for women in STEM: Group honors work of two Black & Veatch professionals August 30, 2018 Overland Park, Kansas Cindy Wallis-Lage, President of Black & Veatch’s water business and a long-time advocate for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, has been honored by the Society of Women Engineers. The group chose Wallis-Lage to receive its Suzanne Jenniches Upward Mobility Award. Adriana Porter, another strong advocate for women in STEM at Black & Veatch, was also honored by SWE with its Distinguished New Engineer Award.