Regulatory Reform Key to Meeting Renewable Energy Targets in Panama
Panama City, Panama — Upgrades to Panama’s regulatory environment and power system management are critical to achieving the renewable energy goals set out in the country’s National Energy Plan, per a Renewables Readiness Assessment Panama report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The report was launched at high-level event in Panama City today and presented to the country’s Secretary of Energy, Dr. Victor Urrutia. A central recommendation of the report calls for am...
Transcending Boundaries and Finding Opportunity Behind Historic Change at The Global Water Summit 2018
The Global Water Summit 2018 took place on 15 – 17th April 2018 at the Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel & Conference Center, Paris, France. The conference brought together over 700 executives and business leaders from across the water, finance, technology, and industrial sectors of over 60 countries to examine the widespread changes forecast for the water industry, with new project finance strategies and $100 billion of national infrastructure spending plans being unveiled in several key water markets...
2018 NASCC: The Steel Conference Draws Record Attendance
(Chicago, IL) - The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) is pleased to announce that the 2018 NASCC: The Steel Conference attracted a record attendance of 5,175 in Baltimore last week. The record follows last year’s peak attendance count of 4,597 in San Antonio. "We had many incredible sessions this year, especially our keynoters," said Scott Melnick, senior vice president at AISC. "Duane Miller's lecture on professional and life lessons attracted more than 2,000 people. And Rob Conn...
NASCC: The Steel Conference Headed to Baltimore
The Steel Conference/World Steel Bridge Symposium is poised to display the latest in steel building and bridge design and construction from April 11-13, 2018, in Baltimore. If you’re involved in the design or construction of steel buildings or bridges, NASCC: The Steel Conference is the premiere opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest design concepts, construction techniques and cutting-edge research while earning PDHs and engaging with thousands of industry professionals. The 2018...
2017 Be Inspired Awards Project Highlights
Several members of the Bentley Systems team discuss the Be Inspired Awards projects from the 2017 Year In Infrastructure event held Oct. 10-12, 2017, in Singapore.
Wilo USA Exhibited at AHR with Family of Brands, Scot Pump & Weil Pump
Rosemont, IL. Wilo USA participated in the annual International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) from January 22-24 in Chicago, IL with the Scot Pump and Weil Pump brands, all unified under the Wilo name in the largest booth ever presented by Wilo USA. The 40x70 ft. booth featured new solutions from all three brands plus the Wilo 55 Sprint Car and was the perfect platform to debut the new Wilo 2018 backpack, traditionally a tradeshow staple. Wilo, Scot and W...
Fieldpoint to Demonstrate Updated Subcontractor Management Solution and All-in-One HVACR Field Service Management Software at 2018 AHR EXPO
OAKVILLE, Ontario- Fieldpoint helps Mechanical Contractors and HVAC Enterprises Optimize Field Service Operations with Automated Scheduling and Work Orders, Simplified Field to Office Communication, Subcontractor Management and Data Tracking Capabilities. Fieldpoint Service Applications, a leading provider of field service management software for the HVACR industry, continues to evolve their core product by releasing an updated version of their subcontractor management solution. As the HVAC ind...
The Leading Utilities of the World Adds New Five Members at American Water Summit
AUSTIN, TX, USA - The Leading Utilities of the World (LUOW) network inaugurated five new members during the American Water Summit (AWS) 2017 as LUOW continues to grow across America and the world. These utilities’ solutions, in a sector where an increasing lack of funding and aging infrastructure are creating new everyday challenges, must be shared with the world to improve water utilities everywhere. Representatives from each of the utilities presented their three innovation successes requir...
Mayors Tout the Importance of Energy Efficiency in Meeting Climate Goals
At the North American Climate Summit this month in Chicago, city officials from several countries recognized energy efficiency as an important emissions reduction strategy. Many described how they are making it part of their climate action plans. The summit brought together mayors and other officials from 50-plus municipalities, including large cities like Austin and Phoenix and smaller communities like Pittsboro, North Carolina. Officials from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and othe...
More Fun than Solar: The Sun Shines on ACEEE's Energy Efficiency Conference in Arizona
ACEEE's 2017 National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource, held October 30-November 1 near Phoenix, Arizona, explored several emerging areas in the field, such as the health-related benefits of saving energy. This ninth biennial ACEEE "EER" Conference, like prior ones since 2001, featured a packed agenda. ACEEE has posted all the presentations on our web site, available for free public access. Arizona proved to be a terrific host site. Welcome remarks were provided by a represe...