International Award Showcases Gannett Fleming's Urban Mobility Leadership
Jan. 28, 2019 (Harrisburg, Pa.) Gannett Fleming’s Uber SKYPORT design concept recently won a 2018 GOOD DESIGN® Award in the transportation category from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. GOOD DESIGN, which attracted a record number of applicants this year, is the oldest and most recognized global design award in the world. Founded by architects Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames, and Edgar Kaufmann...
Cyient to Focus on Advanced Solutions for Network Data Quality and Governance at DistribuTECH 2019’s Utility University® Session
East Hartford/Hyderabad: Cyient, a global provider of engineering, manufacturing, geospatial, networks, digital, and operations management solutions to global industry leaders, will discuss and present how advanced data quality management and governance solutions can impact the ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management System) at Utility University® at DistribuTECH 2019, a global conference for the smart grid and transmission-distribution sectors. Utility University® is a unique initiative by Di...
The Global Water Summit 2019, London: Disruptive Designs for the Global Water Sector
Global Water Intelligence (GWI) has announced the theme for the 13th Global Water Summit, taking place in London, 8 -10 April 2019. Returning to the UK for the first time in 10 years, the conference will focus on ‘Disruptive Designs’, addressing the ways the water sector can overcome previously intractable obstacles and accelerate opportunities across the water market. Disruption is being felt everywhere. From global trading rules and internal political systems to old alliances and business m...
AASHTO Highlights New ‘Green Book’ Edition, PE Exam Kit at TRB Annual Meeting
At the 2019 Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials highlighted two key resources available via its publication division: the 7th edition of its “Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets” manual, commonly referred to as the “Green Book,” and its Professional Engineer or PE Exam Kit. AASHTO said the latest edition of the “Green Book” presents an updated framework for geometric design that is more flexible,...
State DOT Executives Delve into Workforce Issues at TRB Annual Meeting
New tactics are being deployed by several state departments of transportation to address the growing difficulties in recruiting and retaining workers across a number of disciplines, from engineering and finance to entry-level labor and equipment maintenance positions. [Left to right in above photo: Roger Millar, Mike Patterson, Scott Bennett, and John Schroer.] “One of things we are doing is sounding the alarm; just broadcasting the facts about our workforce situation,” noted Roger Millar,...
State DOT CEOs Discuss Transportation Funding at TRB Annual Meeting
A panel of six state department of transportation executives delved into some of the issues surrounding U.S. surface transportation funding during the 2019 Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. [Left to right in above photo: Shawn Wilson (seated), Carlos Braceras (standing), Russell McMurry, Pete Rahn, Brian Ness, Kyle Schneweis.] Sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and moderated by Carlos Braceras, executive dire...
Kryton's Enhanced Smart Concrete® Solutions Simplify and Speed Up Construction
LAS VEGAS - Vancouver, B.C. based Kryton International Inc. launched an improved concrete waterproofing solution at The World of Concrete Convention in Las Vegas. Enhancements to Kryton's surface-applied concrete waterproofing product, Krystol T1 are being rolled out to the market with two major improvements: one—it can now be applied in a single coat, which provides complete waterproofing protection; two—it is now available in two colors, the original gray and the newly introduced white. Krysto...
SJI Design Awards Call for Entries
Steel Joist Institute is excited to announce call for entries for the Design Awards. Submit your favorite project or projects from the last three years to be considered for an award in three major categories. Industrial, non-industrial and unique applications of steel joists will be recognized by the Steel Joist Institute Design Awards. Click the ‘Submit’ button to read more about the judging criteria and rules for entry. All entries must be submitted by March 1, 2019. May...
Parks Associates: 49% of U.S. Broadband Households are Willing to Adjust Their Lighting During Peak Energy Periods
DALLAS - Research from Parks Associates reveals 49% of U.S. broadband households are willing to adjust their lights during peak energy consumption periods, but only 29% of all households are willing to allow a utility or manufacturer to make adjustments automatically. Parks Associates' 10th-annual Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer will address new strategies to drive consumer adoption of smart energy and control solutions that make it simple for households to save energy. The event wil...
Sulzer to Highlight Latest High-Performance Dispensing Equipment at World of Concrete 2019
Sulzer Mixpac USA Inc., the leading innovator of 2-component adhesive dispensing systems, announces that it will be exhibiting its high-performance dispensing technology at World of Concrete in booth S12151 from January 22nd–25th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Products to be showcased include the COX™ ElectraFlow™ Dual Ultra 400mL, MIXPAC™ MixPeel™, and EcoPaCC. The COX™ ElectraFlow™ Dual Ultra 400mL 2-component battery dispenser delivers high material output with precision and control....