Fugro has been awarded its second-consecutive Geo-data solutions contract by the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) to support the state’s Strategic Mapping Program (StratMap). The new contract will run up to 5 years, providing opportunities for the state and its local government, public utility and academia partners to contract with Fugro for comprehensive GIS, geospatial and geotechnical offerings. Projects completed under the StratMap contract will help DIR meet its goal of developing consistent digital Geo-data layers across the state […]
Fugro’s foundation testing supports major Canada-US infrastructure project
Fugro has completed foundation testing services for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project, a new border crossing between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan. The 2.5 km-long structure will improve travel and commerce across the Detroit River, which is responsible for 25 % of commercial traffic between Canada and the US. The project’s foundation contractors, GFL Environmental in Canada and Malcom Drilling in the US, engaged Fugro to confirm […]
Fugro’s virtual 3D network model helps keep powerlines safe in Tasmania
TasNetworks has awarded Fugro a new contract to deliver a 3D virtual network model and associated analytics for their power distribution network in Tasmania, Australia. Fugro started the project to acquire data in December 2020 and delivered the first datasets to TasNetworks last month.
Fugro wins multidisciplinary contract on Germany’s SuedLink renewables powerline
Vössing Engineers have awarded Fugro a geotechnical and water consulting contract to support the route planning, permitting and installation of 106 km of underground power cables on Section 2 of Germany’s new Suedlink powerline. Approximately 700 km long and due to be completed by 2028, the new Suedlink powerline is the country’s largest energy infrastructure project and will effectively transport electricity generated by offshore wind in the north of Germany to meet demand in the south.
Fugro partners on ‘4S’ global satellite observation seafloor mapping innovation
Fugro is participating in an EU co-funded research and innovation project to develop a remote solution for global satellite derived seafloor mapping. The 3-year project, named ‘4S’ (Satellite Seafloor Survey Suite), will develop an online cloud-based solution that will use highly automated earth observation algorithms and workflows to remotely map and monitor seafloor habitats, morphology and shallow water bathymetry. Fugro will lead the project’s business and integration actions, and their hydrographers and Geo-data specialists will evaluate the solution via several use cases around the globe.
Fugro to provide first topographic lidar base map for island nation of Palau
Fugro has been awarded a contract by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to perform high-resolution topographic lidar base mapping for the Republic of Palau.
Fugro’s innovative technologies monitor Amsterdam’s bridges and quay walls
Fugro has begun a trial phase of their TotaLite and mobile laser scanning technology for the large-scale monitoring of bridges and quay walls as part of their framework contract with the City of Amsterdam. Fugro began testing and validating their technology in Amsterdam in mid-December and positive findings could result in more objects being monitored in a much shorter time compared to conventional survey methods.
Fugro wins multi-year Caltrans contract for automated pavement condition surveys
Fugro has been awarded a multi-year contract by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to perform automated pavement condition surveys across the state.
Fugro wins multiyear roadway condition assessment contract with Virginia DOT
Richmond, Virginia, USA, 10 November 2020 – Fugro in the US has been selected by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to perform comprehensive state roadway condition assessments over the next 5 years.
Fugro receives US President’s ‘E’ Award for export growth
Fugro in the US has been granted the President’s ‘E’ Award for Exports from the US Department of Commerce. Established by Executive Order of the President in 1961, this award is the highest honour made to US exporters. Fugro is one of thirty-nine firms selected for the award this year, an achievement based on the company’s marine site characterisation and asset integrity business, which has produced several years of successive growth in exports to countries including Mexico, Brazil and […]
