Holcim US Recognized by Slag Cement Association with Multiple Awards
Ten projects earn the Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Award Chicago, Ill.– Continuing its industry award streak, Holcim US, received ten “Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Awards” from the Slag Cement Association (SCA). Holcim was recognized for its sustainable contributions to multiple projects at the SCA’s awards ceremony, held in conjunction with the Spring American Concrete Institute Convention in San Francisco. “We’re proud that the Slag Cement Association has recognized ou...
Resilient Roads Roundtable Announces Spring 2023 Innovators and Influencers List
Transportation Infrastructure Sector Leaders Recognized for Advancing Road Resilience (Atlanta, GA, April 11, 2023): The Resilient Roads Roundtable has released its Spring 2023 list of Resilient Roads Innovators and Influencers. The purpose of the bi-annual Resilient Roads Innovators and Influencers list is to spotlight those whose efforts and advocacy have driven the development and adoption of new materials, methods, and models to enhance transportation infrastructure resilience. The...
AWWA’s Steve Via recognized by Virginia Tech Civil and Environmental Engineering as distinguished alumni
(Denver, Colorado) - The Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech University recently recognized Steve Via, the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) federal relations director, among its five inductees into its Academy of Distinguished Alumni. Via joins a select group of 156 members in the Academy of Distinguished Alumni. He was chosen from a pool of more than 12,000 civil and environmental engineering alumni. “I found myself in the drinki...
Profile’s Adam Dibble Recognized with IECA Sustained Contributor Award
Pictured left to right: Jerry Sanders (IECA president), Adam Dibble (Profile Products) and Samantha Roe (IECA CEO). Photo courtesty of IECA. Dibble was awarded for his outstanding contributions to the erosion control industry BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (April 3, 2023) — Adam Dibble, CPESC, CESSWI, vice president of sales for environmental solutions at Profile® Products, recently received the Sustained Contributor Award from the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) at the 2023 awa...
Newsweek Names Franklin Electric to List of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2023
Fort Wayne, IN – April 2023 – Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) has been named to Newsweek magazine’s list of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2023 – the Company’s second consecutive win. This national recognition is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Newsweek selected and ranked America’s Most Trustworthy Companies based on three key performance pillars: customer trust, investor trust and employee trust....
EV Charging Infrastructure Concept Wins 2023 Forge Prize
CHICAGO - A concept that would use structural steel to reinvent the gas station experience for the EV age has won the American Institute of Steel Construction’s 2023 Forge Prize. LVL (Level) Studio collaborators Jeffrey Lee, Christopher Taurasi, and Lexi White won the $10,000 grand prize in a YouTube live stream Thursday afternoon. They worked with Schuff Steel Senior Vice President Christian Crosby to refine their Electric Oasis vision and make the process of bringing it to life in steel mor...
PCA Wins 2023 EPA/DOE Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for Fourth Year
March 29, 2023 Washington, DC- The Portland Cement Association (PCA), which represents the majority of America’s cement manufacturers, has received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) 2023 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award. It’s the fourth consecutive year PCA has been recognized by the federal agencies for demonstrating an outstanding commitment to energy efficiency. “We’re honored to receive this award and appreciate that our industry...
Simpson Strong-Tie Named LBM Advantage’s 2022 Specialties Vendor of the Year
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced it has received the 2022 Specialties Vendor of the Year award from LBM Advantage. The award was presented at LBM Advantage’s Annual Buying Show & Shareholders Meeting from February 27 through March 1 in Orlando, FL. LBM Advantage is one of the nation’s leading lumber and building materials cooperatives. Vendors in four main building product categories (Commodities, Special...
NIBS Award Nominations Are Now Open
The purpose of NIBS' awards is to recognize those who have made significant contributions that have influenced positive change and greatly impacted the built environment. We are looking to our members to nominate those individuals. Important Dates: Nominations Close: Friday, April 28 NOMINATE...
AISI Standards Council Announces Winning Research Proposals for 2023 Small Project/Fellowship Program
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Standards Council has selected four winning research proposals for its 2023 Small Project/Fellowship Program. Launched in 2014, the program identifies and provides funding for research projects that will significantly impact the reliability, performance and cost-competitiveness of cold-formed steel (CFS) in construction. It provides a streamlined mechanism for AISI’s standards development committees (the Committee on Specifications, t...