Skanska signs additional contracts for office improvements in western USA for about USD 198 M, about SEK 1.7 billion
Skanska has signed additional contracts with an existing client for improvements to their corporate office in the western USA. The contract is a joint venture with Skanska Balfour Beatty, and is worth USD 395 M. Skanska’s part is worth about USD 198 M, about SEK 1.7 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the fourth quarter of 2020. Construction is underway and is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2023. Skanska is one of the leading construction- and de...
Powerful, Real-Time Collaboration Becomes a Reality with Autodesk and NVIDIA
Autodesk and NVIDIA will demonstrate the power of real-time collaboration in design and engineering at Autodesk University this year. NVIDIA Omniverse signals a new experience for professionals in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC), manufacturing, and media and entertainment industries. NVIDIA calls it Omniverse and we see it as an embodiment of the ‘new possible.’ NVIDIA Omniverse: Real-time, Cross-industry Collaboration Today, a major challenge is the inability of differen...
WINT and Howden Insurance Brokers partner to end water leak damage
AI-powered leak prevention technology provider WINT has teamed with global specialty insurance broker Howden to reduce the risk of water damage.(Image) AI-based leak prevention provider teams with Howden to help commercial real estate cut risks and reduce costs NEW YORK – WINT Water Intelligence, a leader in cutting-edge leak prevention and water management solutions, has partnered with the global specialty insurance broker Howden. WINT and Howden will deliver innovative AI-powered techno...
Stantec, with Northeastern University, supports City of Somerville in early COVID-19 detection
Innovative wastewater testing program will help city officials identify potential outbreaks up to two weeks faster Somerville, MA- TSX, NYSE: STNL: Leading global design firm Stantec has partnered with Northeastern University and the City of Somerville, located two miles north of Boston, on a neighborhood-level COVID-19 wastewater testing program focused on early detection and intervention. The program provides city officials with a more real-time understanding of COVID-19 infection tren...
Yotta Energy Closes $5M Seed Round to Commercialize Panel-Level, PV-Coupled™ Energy Storage Technology
Disruptive technology simplifies the integration of energy storage with solar PV to enable decentralized solutions for small and medium commercial and industrial customers Yotta Energy announced today that the company has closed a $5M Seed Round to finalize UL certification and commence commercial production of its disruptive panel-level, PV-Coupled™ energy storage technology. The investors for this round include Fiftysix Investments, EDP Ventures, Skyview Ventures and other undisclosed inves...
Bentley Systems Commits $100 Million of Venture Funding to Accelerate Infrastructure Digital Twins
Launches Bentley iTwin Ventures to co-invest in digital twin ecosystem EXTON, Pa. – November 10, 2020 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the establishment of Bentley iTwin Ventures to invest in promising technology companies addressing the emerging opportunity for infrastructure digital twin solutions for roadways, railways, waterways, bridges, utilities, industrial facilities, and other infrastructure assets. Be...
Gordon Murray Group Announces New Global Headquarters and Technology Campus
The Gordon Murray Group to establish a new global HQ and technology campus in Windlesham, Surrey, UK with £50M investment All-new 130,000 sq ft facility will house automotive design, engineering, research and development, sales, marketing and heritage centre More than 100 new highly-skilled jobs to be created Existing Dunsfold Park site to be retained as manufacturing centre of the all-new T.50 and T.50s supercar Gordon Murray Group supporting UK exports and UK supply chain – over 90...
Houston Natural Resources Receives Financing Commitment for It’s Second Wastewater Disposal Unit
Houston, Texas - HNR Oil Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Houston Natural Resources Inc., the wholly owned Operating company of Houston Natural Resources Corp. (OTC: HNRC) (“HNR or the Company”) announced today that it has received a financing commitment for the purchase of its second saltwater disposal unit. In addition, the company has received a $1,000,000 commitment to fund its working capital requirement. The second unit will be installed at HNR Oil Services LLC YO Ranch Commer...
New guidelines now available for businesses winterizing outdoor spaces
With the cold season approaching, businesses need to remember, safety-first, when creating outdoor spaces Washington, D.C.- As the world continues to navigate pandemic restrictions, many businesses have relied on outdoor seating spaces to continue serving their communities throughout the COVID-19 considerations. As a result of the nuanced and regulated nature of adding outdoor seating, the International Code Council has published considerations and guidelines for business owners and desig...
Solmax geosynthetics secure canals for mega fish farm in Egypt
In Egypt, phase two of the mega aquaculture project in East Port Said launched by government in 2017 is well under way. The project includes construction of a hatchery for fish and shrimp on 4,000 acres of land, which will be supplied with fresh sea water by system of canals. Lining those canals will be three million square meters of geosynthetics from Solmax. “This is a valuable project that will contribute to food security, job creation, and economic growth in Egypt”, Allan Jackson, Sales ...
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