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Kings County remains in loop for high-speed rail stop Nov 22, 2008
Eric VonBerg, a planning manager for Fresno-based URS Corporation -- which studies environmental, land use and transportation issues -- told a Chamber of Commerce lunch gathering at Hanford's Comfort Inn that five locations in Tulare and Kings counties are expected to be studied to determine a high-speed rail stop in the region. Already, VonBerg said, the stop has been determined to be feasible. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
High school in King George delayed Move to new King George high school delayed until Jan. 22 with doubts of November completion Oct 16, 2008
URS Corporation construction managers and a county inspector told officials about essentials for an occupancy permit and other outstanding work that would bring the facility to completion. Once all life-safety features, such as emergency exits, are functional, the county can issue a temporary occupancy permit; the inspector noted that at this time there are a few such issues left. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
The Pentagon's cubicle mercenaries Sep 16, 2008
URS Corporation: This engineering, construction, and technical services firm based in San Francisco employs more than 50,000 people in 34 countries. A publicly held firm, which recently acquired Washington Group International, it had numerous reconstruction contracts in Iraq. (Asia Times Online)
Futuremedia Learning Partners With Waste Facilities Audit Association to Reduce Environmental Impact of Waste Sep 15, 2008
URS Corporation Ltd (URS) (NYSE: - ) supplies multidisciplinary environmental and engineering services that improve both the built and natural environment. URS operates globally across all sectors, both public and private. (Primezone Releases)
Condemnation threatened on church (172) Sep 11, 2008
At a recent meeting among parishioners, ADOT officials, and project engineers with URS Corporation, Nancy Wilcox of ADOT's Right-of-Way division explained the current property is needed for the project, regardless of what may or may not happen with the new property. Pondoff replied that the Church's architect can't determine where to place buildings, utilities, and the driveway on the new property until ADOT's plans are finalized. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Hillary sets a marker Sep 2, 2008
--description-- washington group international is now the washington division of urs corporation. this means the opportunity for an exciting career with us is. (Yahoo News -- Hillary Rodham Clinton)
Cutting emissions could cost PA $1.3 million Jul 23, 2008
City staff members divided the cost-benefit analysis between the Utilities Department, environmental consultants URS Corporation and Stanford Environmental Consultants, a team of Stanford students. First, staff whittled down the 120 actions included in the Climate Protection Plan to 25 that could be quantified, Nagel said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Groundwater conservation groups study aquifier levels, growing needs Jul 18, 2008
Based on a presentation by Post Oak's hydrologist Steven Young of the URS Corporation, the directors have a tough job ahead in order to fulfill Post Oak's mission of conserving and preserving groundwater availability. Young's presentation highlighted that the aquifers located in Milam and Burleson Counties underlie other counties which also use the groundwater. (Cameron Herald, TX)
Plan on Amtrak delays and commuter rail changes Jun 13, 2008
" RePass credited work by ConnDOT Deputy Commissioner Albert Martin, and public statements by CT Gov. Jodi Rell for insisting on the bus-around plans, which Amtrak had originally refused to offer. Amtrak's contractor on the job, a subsidiary of the worldwide URS Corporation, ran into what Amtrak called "unexpected difficulties," in ". dismantling the old draw span's massive concrete counterweight. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Second Unit at Port Washington Generating Station Reaches Commercial Operation May 24, 2008
The Washington Division of URS Corporation, formerly Washington Group International, managed the design and engineering for the plant and served as general contractor for construction of the facility. The new units were constructed on the site of the former coal-fueled Port Washington Power Plant, which generated power for 70 years. (PR Newswire)
Desert Rock records target of new lawsuit Apr 5, 2008
"URS Corporation wrote the Draft EIS for the BIA, but now the agency says that URS works for Sithe," Eisenfeld added. "The public has a right to know how the agency, Sithe and URS have interacted in planning the proposed power plant.". (Durango Herald)
URSA opens nuclear headquarters in S.C. Mar 15, 2008
COLUMBIA -- URS Corporation today announced that the company s Washington Division has opened the URS Nuclear Center in Fort Mill, South Carolina that will serve as the headquarters for the Washington Division s commercial nuclear energy engineering and construction business ... URS Corporation (NYSE: URS) is a leading provider of engineering, construction and technical services for public agencies and private sector companies around the world ... URS Corporation has approximately 56,000... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Defense Dept. Environmental Program Awards $869,000 Grant to Regenesis-URS-Berkeley Lab Research Team Mar 9, 2008
Regenesis Bioremediation Products, a leading developer of advanced groundwater protection technologies, will administer an $869,000 grant awarded by the Defense Department's Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) to Regenesis, URS Corporation, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to evaluate the utility of geophysical imaging tools for investigating the performance of bioremedial soil amendments ... San Clemente, CA (PRWEB) March 9, 2008 -- An $869,000 grant from... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Delta, Region 10 reaffirm support of agriculture workforce Mar 7, 2008
Awarding of Master Planning Services contract to URS Corporation. Modular housing and modular commercial buildings constructed to current building codes be allowed in all zone districts; and that definitions for the buildings be added to Title 17. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Corridor project may be years away Mar 3, 2008
LOADING Mar 03, 2008 - 04:06:07 CST By GORDON WEIXEL Bismarck Tribune The 71st Avenue and Centennial corridor study being conducted by URS Corporation for the Metropolitan Planning Organization is nearly compete and will be presented to Burleigh County and Bismarck city commissions this month. The study is recommending that 71st Avenue, from its intersection from Highway 83 east to where it curves into Centennial, be improved to three lanes, including a center turn lane. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Canadian investors present reports to LAA at State Capitol meeting Mar 1, 2008
" Fellow commissioner Ross Barrett agreed stating it is an exciting time in Louisiana."We are talking about a foreign government taking a direct investment in the state of Louisiana so it is incumbent upon us to work with the administration, those who may be against the project and those in favor to see what we can put together to form a partnership," Barrett said.In other news, LAA project manager Win Beyea of URS Corporation and LAA financial advisor Randy Tope of First Southwest Co. presented... (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
San Jacinto students to make future reality Feb 1, 2008
Nilesh Sathe, of URS Corporation Washington Division, who received the best mentor award, said his students told him that they learned "how to plan things" and "how to stay motivated" in difficult situations, and he said the competition, essentially aimed to enhance the quality of math and science education, "teaches students the life skills that they can use for the rest of their lives no matter what profession they choose.". Another San Jacinto Intermediate team consisting of Daniel Cruz,... (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Airport looks to the future Jan 5, 2008
An EIR has been completed for the new terminal and the plans are being fine-tuned by consultants from URS Corporation. Bernard expects a public copy to be available in a month. (Daily Triplicate)
Washington Group International Postpones Special Meeting of Stockholders to November 9, 2007 Oct 30, 2007
At that meeting, stockholders are scheduled to vote on the proposed merger transaction providing for the acquisition of Washington Group by URS Corporation (NYSE: ) ... Results may also vary as a result of difficulties or delays experienced in the execution of contracts or implementation of strategic initiatives, including the satisfaction of terms and conditions for the proposed merger transaction with URS Corporation and in the closing and success of such proposed merger transaction. (PR Newswire)
Pennsylvania DEP to Investigate Two Radium Contaminated Sites in Lock Haven; No Imminent Threat to Public Oct 20, 2007
" URS Corporation and Safety and Ecology Corporation will perform a comprehensive scan of the two properties, as well as adjacent properties, to identify potential problem areas and collect soil samples for analysis. Staff collecting the soil samples will wear basic protective clothing as required by established protection guidelines and will take steps to prevent any contaminated materials from spreading. DEP became aware of the radium problem this past June when it received individual reports... (PR Newswire)
Photo Gallery: New Mexico Spaceport Designs Unveiled Sep 11, 2007
Groundbreaking on the low-lying structure a collaboration between the URS corporation and the Foster and Partners architecture firm, is scheduled for early 2008. Funding in the amount of 198 million U.S. dollars has been in place since April, when residents of New Mexico's Dona Ana County approved a tax to finance the project. (National Geographic)
More of this story Sep 6, 2007
Engineers for URS Corporation, the plant contractors, had to redesign the plant to support four million gallons per day so that the parish sewer treatment output would meet the 13 million gallon per day requirement mandated by the State Department of Heath and Hospitals (DHH). Mike Patorno, professional engineer for URS, and program manager for the project, said plans and specifications for the plant were broken down into two phases that are both nearing completion. (L Observateur, LA)
New Mexico unveils commercial spaceport design Sep 5, 2007
The design is from a U.S.-British team, consisting of URS Corporation and Foster + Partners. They created a low-lying, striking design that uses natural earth as a berm, and relies on passive energy for heating and cooling, with photovoltaic panels for electricity and water recycling capabilities. (Xinhuanet, China)
Washington Group International Reports Results for 2007 Second Quarter Aug 7, 2007
7 million in non-deductible expenses related to the proposed merger with URS Corporation ... Proposed Merger Transaction As previously announced, Washington Group entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with URS Corporation that was unanimously approved by Washington Group's Board of Directors on May 27, 2007 ... " Outlook Because of strong performance across its business units, particularly the Power Business Unit, the company is maintaining its 2007 earnings guidance of $80 million to $90... (PR Newswire)
Complete Story Jul 21, 2007
The KTC chose URS Corporation, an engineering design firm as design consultants for the U.S. 150 project. URS conducted a basic environmental overview for the project to help identify cultural and environmental elements, said URS consultant Sharon Laylock. (Bradstown Kentucky Standard, KY)
Washington Group International Announces Expected Charge and Provides 2007 Earnings Guidance Jul 17, 2007
Proposed URS Merger Transaction Washington Group's proposed cash and stock merger transaction with URS Corporation continues to proceed ... Additional Information and Where to Find It URS Corporation intends to file a registration statement on Form S-4, and URS and Washington Group International, Inc. intend to file a related joint proxy statement/prospectus in connection with the merger transaction involving URS and Washington Group. (PR Newswire)
Business Intelligence Provider Hoover's Releases Latest Edition of "The Hoover's Index" of the Top 1,000 Most Searched Companies Jul 7, 2007
Now engineering giant URS Corporation is set to buy the company for $2. 6 billion; Washington Group should win URS an important position in the nuclear business, which has been surging in the face of sustained high prices for fossil fuels. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Neighbors, mining firm clash over way of life Jul 1, 2007
However, David Weatherby, a geologist with URS Corporation, an environmental and engineering firm in Portland that Oregon Resources hired, explained the distinction between two different types of chromium. While hexavalent chromium, or chromium-6, is toxic, he said Oregon Resources was going after trivalent chromium, or chromium-3, which is not toxic. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
URS Corp. Buying Washington Group May 29, 2007
The combined company would operate under the name URS Corporation, and would have one of the largest teams of nuclear scientists and engineers in the industry and a backlog of projects exceeding $11 billion in more than 50 countries, company officials said. The deal, which is subject to approval by the stockholders of each company and regulators, is expected to close in the second half of this year, the companies said. (CBS News)
URS to acquire Washington Group for $2.6 billion May 29, 2007
URS stockholders will retain their shares after the deal closes, and Washington Group stockholders will own approximately 31% of the combined construction and engineering company, to be called URS Corporation, the companies said. The companies' combined 2006 revenues would have been $7. (MarketWatch)
Wasilla seeks planning input May 18, 2007
URS Corporation, a global design and engineering firm, will conduct the process and draft plans this summer. The plans will guide development in three key Wasilla areas: near the sports complex, near the Home Depot store, and in the Wasilla downtown area. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Fitton: Undeniable Link Between Terror, Illegals May 16, 2007
Some of the projects reviewed by Feinstein's subcommittee were ultimately awarded to URS Corporation and Perini, companies then owned by Feinstein's husband, Richard Blum. (Overall, Perini holds $2. (Newsmax)
Birmingham Appoints New HARB Member Apr 12, 2007
In other business, work on the township's Wastewater Treatment Plant by URS Corporation was discussed. URS headed a project to clean the grease traps and pipes from both the Dilworthtown Inn and the Shoppes at Dilworthtown on Rte. (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
Frank: Democratic Blood Money Apr 6, 2007
Blum also holds over 111,000 shares of stock in URS Corporation, which is now one of the top defense contractors in the United States. Blum is an acting director of URS, which bought EGeading provider of technical services and management to the U.S. military, from the neocon packed Carlyle Group back in 2002. (Zmag.org)
Reviews mixed on Highway 35 plan Apr 5, 2007
The proposed commuter rail will follow the toll lanes in the same right-of-way, said Joe Willhite, transportation planner for URS Corporation, a TxDOT consultant. Pearland's proposed commuter park-and-ride lot may be at Magnolia near SH 35, Willhite said. (Pearland Journal, TX)
Emotions stirred in Crystal Oaks about interchange Mar 18, 2007
Dyer, Riddle, Mills urt (DRMP) will be the prime contractor and URS Corporation a subcontractor for re-evaluation of the approved route. The two companies will determine what has changed since the route was selected in 1998. (Crystal River Citrus County Chronicle, FL)
LAA says BR airport improvements won't affect LTC project Feb 24, 2007
Win Beyea, URS Corporation vice president, said Canadian investors in the proposed airport that would incorporate Bruly McCall and Modeste are aware of the initiatives in Baton Rouge and not ignoring it. "That is part of the due diligence," Beyea said. (Gonzales Ascension Citizen, LA)
MONTPELIER: Fund revenues." Jan 24, 2007
URS Corporation is one of the largest engineering firms in the world with almost 30,000 employees. While URS provides a wide range of engineering services, they have an office in New Hampshire that focuses primarily on environmental engineering. (WCAX.com, VT)
Birmingham Twp. Reorganizes For 2007 Jan 12, 2007
The firm of Vandemark and Lynch will perform general engineering services for the township; URS Corporation will perform sewer-related services; Traffic Planning and Design will provide traffic engineering services and Valley Forge Laboratories will perform noise-related services with regard to the township's noise ordinance. The spring road inspection will be held on March 15 at 8 a.m. The fall road inspection will be held Oct. 18 at 8 a.m. Meetings to discuss the 2008 budget will be held on... (Holmes Media Town Talk News, PA)
