Architecture & Engineering Industry News

Walmart Opens 2nd Pickup and Fuel Convenience Store

January 3rd, 2017 by Fiedler Group

Walmart has announced the opening of a new pickup and fuel convenience store located in Thornton, Colorado.  Read the rest of this entry »

2016 CBC Becomes Effective January 1, 2017

December 27th, 2016 by Fiedler Group

The State of California adopts a set of new construction codes every three years referred to as the California Building Standards Code. Read the rest of this entry »

EPA Issues Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2017 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018

December 13th, 2016 by Fiedler Group

Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the volume requirements and associated percentage standards that apply under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)program in calendar year 2017 for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel. Read the rest of this entry »

Kroger to Upgrade Dispensers 10,000 Fuel Dispensers

November 29th, 2016 by Fiedler Group

The Kroger Co. announced last month plans to team with Wayne Fueling Systems in the upgrade of 10,000 fuel dispensers to meet new credit-card standards for EMV-chip card readers. Read the rest of this entry »

$6.4 Billion Tesoro Acquisition of Western Refining Announced

November 22nd, 2016 by Fiedler Group

Tesoro Corporation and Western Refining, Inc. have announced a definitive agreement where Tesoro will acquire Texas based Western.  Read the rest of this entry »

Island Energy takeover of Chevron Hawaii Assets Completed

November 15th, 2016 by Fiedler Group

Island Energy Services’ acquisition of Chevron’s refining, distribution, and downstream assets in Hawaii has been finalized. Read the rest of this entry »

AIA Report’s Mixed Results Energy Reduction Efforts

November 8th, 2016 by Fiedler Group

A recent  report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) assessing the industry’s progress in meeting AIA’s 2030 Commitment goals suggests that greater effort is needed by the architectural community. Read the rest of this entry »

Chick-fil-A Rated Nation’s Friendliest Restaurant

November 1st, 2016 by Fiedler Group

According to QSR Magazine’s annual drive-thru report, Chick-fil-A which is rated as the best fast food restaurant based on customer satisfaction, is also the most polite restaurant in the country. Read the rest of this entry »

Residential Mobile Fueling Programs Gaining Attention

October 25th, 2016 by Fiedler Group

For years, construction companies, farmers , transportation companies and other industries have paid diesel fuel delivery companies to fill up their tanks. Read the rest of this entry »

Convenience Stores Industry Sales Growing

October 18th, 2016 by Fiedler Group

Citing numerous industry sources, Barbara Harfmann’s recent report in “Beverage Industry” highlights the growth of consumer activity at convenience stores throughout the nation. Read the rest of this entry »