Tacoma Public Utilities Deploys Xylem Digital Technology Across Water and Electric Network
Tacoma Public Utilities improves community resilience and service offerings with 300,000 advanced meters and communication network from Xylem. (Photo: Business Wire) Utility improves community resilience and service offering with 300,000 advanced meters and communication network WASHINGTON - Building on the successful implementation of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) in their water department, Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) continues with deployment of advanced metering infrastr...
Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $50,000 to American Red Cross for Storm and Tornado Recovery in Central and Southern US
In response to the recent storms that produced several tornadoes across northeastern Oklahoma, northern Texas, Kentucky, Missouri and Arkansas, Simpson Strong-Tie is donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross for direct support services the organization is providing to those who were affected. Tragically, twenty-two people, including children, lost their lives from the storms. Many others were impacted due to widespread flooding, power outages and other issues. The American Red Cross has pr...
Simpson Strong-Tie Reinforces Software Solutions with Acquisition of Calculated Structured Designs Inc.
Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, today announced that it has acquired Canada-based Calculated Structured Designs (CSD®), a software development company providing solutions for the engineered wood, engineering, design, and building industries for North America, Australia, and the United Kingdom. CSD is committed to creating state-of-the-art software solutions for architects, designers, engineers, and builders, selling and distributing...
Flow Labs Establishes Agreement with Michelin Mobility Intelligence to Deliver Unparalleled Traffic Safety Data to Agencies
The new agreement will broaden Flow Labs’ safety data capabilities to deliver one of the most powerful Vision Zero tools available to agencies, accurately identifying dangerous safety hotspots, diagnosing their root causes, and measuring the overall impact of safety initiatives. OAKLAND, California, May 30, 2024 – Flow Labs, a transportation software technology leader specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) that makes roads cleaner, clearer, and safer, today announced it has establi...
Miami-Dade County Selects Woolpert to Provide GIS Services to Support New NG911 Routing System
The contract will help provide more accurate and comprehensive emergency routing information for dispatchers and first responders. MIAMI — Miami-Dade County has contracted Woolpert to provide GIS and consulting services to support its new Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) emergency management routing system. Under this contract, Woolpert will help identify, collect, and digitize missing information for the new system, including missing addresses and routing data for existing, newly constructed...
Woolpert Contracted to Provide Aviation Safety, Advocacy, and GIS Modernization Services for the State of Alaska
The $1.5 million contract will support aviation safety improvements and digitization projects statewide, including the development of the Alaska Aviation System. ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The state of Alaska has awarded Woolpert a three-year, $1.5 million contract to provide statewide aviation safety, advocacy, and GIS modernization services. The contract will support significant advancements in aviation safety for the state, including the full digitization of weather information, pilot communic...
Nemetschek Group Strengthens ConTech Innovation with Follow-on Investment in SmartPM's Advanced Schedule Controls Platform
Munich, Germany, 29 May 2024 – The Nemetschek Group, a leading global software provider for the AEC/O and media industries, participated in a Series A funding round for SmartPM Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator in automated project controls for construction. The investment is a continuation of the business relationship with SmartPM. Already last year, the Nemetschek Group announced an investment. “What excites us about SmartPM is how it helps construction executives and site teams solve...
Sherwood Design Engineers Opens Napa Valley Office
NAPA VALLEY, CA – Sherwood Design Engineers, an award-winning civil engineering firm known for its innovative design and implementation of sustainable infrastructure, has opened a new office in Napa, California – the firm’s eighth location. With headquarters in San Francisco and additional California-based offices in Los Angeles, Santa Cruz, and Sonoma County, the new location solidifies the firm’s presence in Napa Valley and the North Bay at large, where Sherwood has been actively engaged in nu...
FCA Celebrates 70 Years of Architectural Excellence and Innovation
Milestone Reaffirms The Firm’s Continued Impact and Longevity PHILADELPHIA, PA — FCA proudly commemorates its 70th anniversary, now one of the oldest established design firms in continuous operation in Philadelphia. Originally a regional practice, FCA has grown over the past seven decades into a nationally recognized design powerhouse, spearheading work on thousands of projects for leading clients across the United States and internationally. Initially conceived with a focus on insti...
New Report: Engineers Have a Generational Opportunity to Harness AI for Good
Engineering Research Visioning Alliance’s (ERVA’s) latest report identifies a pathway for the U.S. to take the lead in AI Engineering. A new report released by the Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA), an initiative funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), identifies key research directions needed to take advantage of the generational opportunity of “AI Engineering,” defined as the accelerating convergence of the artificial intelligence and engineering fields to deliver...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
