Simpson Strong-Tie Brings EasyFrame Component Saw and Open Platform Software Technology to BCMC Show and Framer Summit
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, will bring the EasyFrame automated marking system, along with a suite of adaptive, collaborative software and service offerings, to the 2023 Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) and Framer Summit September 18–22 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Simpson Strong-Tie partners with component manufacturers and lumber and building material (...
How Utility Pros Can Make the Most of Their Utility Expo Experience: Tips from Veteran Attendees
By: The Utility Expo staff MILWAUKEE - The Utility Expo is back and bigger than ever. With 1.4 million square feet of equipment to see and the top manufacturers in the utility industry to meet, there’s a lot to see and do! The Utility Expo asked veteran attendees and show staff to share their best advice for first timers coming to the show. Here are the top tips attendees need to know before they travel to Louisville, plus tips for maximizing time once there. Plan ahead Spend som...
AWWA and partners present Source Water Protection Week to safeguard drinking water
(DENVER) – The American Water Works Association (AWWA) invites water utilities, consumers and other partners to take part in the third annual Source Water Protection Week, Sept. 24-30. The campaign highlights the critical importance of safeguarding source water and ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water for everyone. Throughout the week, AWWA and many other organizations – such as the Source Water Collaborative – will raise awareness about the importance of working together to prote...
Raising Awareness to Save Lives: Rail Safety Week, September 18-24, Seeks to Prevent Railroad Crossing and Trespass Incidents Across North America
WASHINGTON, D.C. / OTTAWA, Canada / MEXICO CITY, Mexico, September 18, 2023 – Every year, 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured when they engage in unsafe behavior around tracks and trains. In the U.S. alone, a person or vehicle is hit by a train every 3 hours. Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), Operation Lifesaver Canada and the Mexican Association of Railroads (AMF) are once again joining forces to help prevent tragedies around railroad tracks and trains by observing Rail Saf...
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy and Canadian Ambassador for Climate Change to Headline Cement Industry Event at Climate Week NYC
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy, David Turk and Canadian Ambassador for Climate Change, Catherine Stewart will be keynote speakers at a special Climate Week NYC event being hosted by cement manufacturers in North America and across the globe. Portland Cement Association (PCA)—representing America’s cement manufacturers—and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) will host a networking breakfast and two panel discussions on current challenges and the collective efforts needed from go...
ACI Foundation Hosts Technology Forum in Portland, OR
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council (CIC) gathered once again with participants and presenters to discuss technology and innovation at the 2023 Technology Forum. The successful event took place August 29-31, 2023, at the Benson Portland A Hilton Curio Collection Hotel in Portland, OR. The Technology Forum is an innovation-focused educational and networking event for concrete professionals. The Technology Forum provided attendees the opportunity to connect with representatives fro...
KROHNE to Showcase Wide Range of Water and Wastewater Products at WEFTEC 2023
Visit Booth 3805 to learn more about the latest flow and level instrumentation Beverly, MA: KROHNE, Inc. will showcase a wide range of its industry-leading water and wastewater products, including the latest version of the OPTISONIC 6300 clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter at WEFTEC 2023, Booth 3805. The Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference will be held September 30–October 4, 2023, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Also to be showcased are TIDALFLUX 2300, K...
Precast Days Provide Local Communities with Opportunities to Visit Precast Concrete Manufacturing Facilities
Events range from plant tours and production demonstrations to educational programs and job fairs. The National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) and its members are hosting Precast Days 2023 at facilities across the United States to raise awareness of precast concrete manufacturing. Students, contractors, specifiers, job-seekers, government officials and community members are invited to visit their local plants to learn more about the industry and see how precast concrete plants utili...
Water Utilities Recognized as Industry and Community Leaders in Solving Water Challenges
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Utility of the Future Today program is pleased to recognize 47 water utilities that are benefiting their communities and inspiring the water sector through innovative, future-focused, transformational programs. The 2023 honorees will be recognized in person at WEFTEC 2023, the Water Environment Federation’s annual technical conference, on Tuesday, October 3, from 1:00-3:15pm CT, in Chicago, IL. “Of all the challenges faced by our cities and the environment, water is at t...
Beyond The Utility Expo: Immersive Louisville Adventures for Utility Professionals
MILWAUKEE – The Utility Expo will open September 26, 2023, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. While utility construction professionals will have plenty to experience during show hours, with more than 850 exhibitors on display, Louisville also has plenty to experience when the doors close each night. “Louisville presents a unique opportunity to bring the utility infrastructure industry together at The Utility Expo,” said Show Director John Rozum. “With its rich bourbon heritage,...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
