ACEC California Announces 2019 Engineering Excellence Awards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -Today the American Council of Engineering Companies, California (ACEC California) announced the 2019 recipients of its annual Engineering Excellence Awards. Projects were recognized for demonstrating an exceptional degree of innovation, complexity, achievement and value. Fourteen projects earned the prestigious Honor Award distinction, fifteen were recognized with Merit Awards, and eight Commendation Awards were granted. “Engineering and land surveying provide the innovati...
IRENA Assembly Set for Record Participation as 125 Ministers Gather to Accelerate Global Energy Transformation
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Heads of state and governments, more than 120 ministers and representatives from 160 countries will gather this week to engage in high-level discussions to accelerate renewable energy deployment in support of the sustainable development goals and global climate objectives. The officials will attend the ninth Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) – the world’s principal forum for international cooperation on renewable energy – taking place from 11-13 Janua...
Registration Now Open for 2019 NASCC: The Steel Conference in St. Louis
(Chicago, IL) - Registration is now open for NASCC: The Steel Conference. The sooner you register, the more you save! Registration starts at $420 and will increase on a weekly basis, so be sure to register now for the best price. If you're involved in the design or construction of steel buildings or bridges, The Steel Conference is the premier opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest design concepts, construction techniques and cutting-edge research while engaging with thousands of industry...
TCI Calls for Manufacturers to use Renewables at World Climate Summit
TAIPEI, Taiwan - TCI, headquartered in Taiwan, shared their sustainability progress at the World Climate Summit an official side event to the UNFCC climate negotiations in Katowice, Poland. At the event they shared the stage with IKEA, Mars, Goldman Sachs, as well as governments all calling for greater collaboration between the public and private sectors. TCI was honored to speak at two sessions at the summit. Both talks focused on the growing role of manufacturers in mitigating climate ch...
Underground Construction Technology Returns to Fort Worth, Jan. 29-31
FORT WORTH, Texas - The Underground Construction Technology (UCT) International Conference & Exhibition returns to Fort Worth, Texas, in January. Hosted by Underground Construction magazine, UCT is the premier annual event for professionals employed in the underground utility/pipeline construction and rehabilitation industries. UCT is the ideal venue for networking with like-minded professionals, making new connections and securing new business. Strategically timed to take place before the st...
CG/LA & HCSS Forms Global Partnership to Support Infrastructure Investment
WASHINGTON - CG/LA Infrastructure is pleased to announce that HCSS (Heavy Construction Systems Specialists) will be a Platinum Partner of the 12th Global Infrastructure Leadership Forum and support the Global Infrastructure Challenge, joining Trimble as industry partners of this groundbreaking approach to catalyzing infrastructure development. The Global Infrastructure Challenge is designed to bring new and powerful voices into the global infrastructure discussion, particularly around perfo...
Stewart Demonstrates Innovation at ACEC/NC NCDOT Joint Transportation Conference
RALEIGH, N.C. – Stewart, an interdisciplinary design, engineering and planning firm, is showcasing the latest transportation innovations at the largest transportation event in North Carolina, the ACEC/NC NCDOT Joint Transportation Conference. Held Dec. 19 – Dec. 20 at the Raleigh Convention Center, this annual conference is hosted by the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina (ACEC/NC) and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), bringing together organizatio...
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...
Expanded Advisory Board of UAS Industry Leaders Set for Commercial UAV Expo Europe 2019
Organizers of the third annual Commercial UAV Expo Europe have announced an esteemed Advisory Board of UAS industry leaders for the 2019 edition. The Advisory Board, which has more than twice the number of members as previous years, is responsible for reviewing submitted abstracts, recommending conference topics and speakers, reviewing the programme, moderating sessions, and acting as a resource for developing different aspects of the international event. Commercial UAV Expo Europe takes place 8...
Secretary Rick Perry joins over 300 industry leaders at the American Water Summit 2018
The American Water Summit took place on October 24th – 26th 2018 at the Loews Hotel, Philadelphia, PA. The conference brought together over 300 executives and business leaders from across the North American water sector, including thought leaders from the financial sector, technology sector, industry, and local and federal government. Discussing ‘Inspiring Innovation’ the two-day conference showcased new and emerging talent, examining the threats facing the water industry now and in the future,...