Microvi MNE Implemented at Thames Water Wastewater Treatment Plant in UK to Demonstrate Ammonia Removal in Cold Temperatures
HAYWARD, Calif., - Thames Water Utilities Ltd., Microvi Biotechnologies, and WesTech Engineering, Inc. are conducting a collaborative demonstration for transformational wastewater treatment at the Thames Water treatment plant in Sherfield-on-Loddon, UK. This demonstration of Microvi's proprietary treatment technology, Microvi MNE™, was installed and commissioned in June. The Microvi MNE process could work within Thames Water's existing infrastructure and aims to help with impending challenge...
Epiroc Launches New Generation Battery-driven Machines for Sustainable Mining
Stockholm, Sweden: Epiroc, a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries, today launches its second generation of battery-operated machines that will lower mining customers’ costs and promote a healthier work environment. The battery-driven underground loaders, trucks and drill rigs launched today will create a number of benefits for mining companies globally, including improved health and safety, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and lower ope...
2018 International Green Construction Code Released
The International Code Council, ASHRAE, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Illuminating Engineering Society have released the 2018 International Green Construction Code (IgCC). The IgCC is part of the Code Council’s family of comprehensive, coordinated and modern model codes -- including the International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code and International Fire Code -- used around the world. The IgCC provides a whole systems approach to the...
FHWA Poised to Act on Century-Old Barrier to Transportation Project Innovation in Response to ARTBA Petition
(WASHINGTON) - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Nov. 14 said it would amend or repeal a century-old regulation related to the development and deployment of new products on U.S. transportation projects. The agency’s move comes in response to a March 27 filing from the Washington, D.C.-based American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), which noted the Woodrow Wilson administration era-rule is today impeding innovations that could save lives, minimize congestion, or othe...
Save the Date for the Chicago Future City Regional Finals
Save the Day Just learned the date for the Chicago Future City Regional Finals is set for Saturday, January 19th. The venue has not been confirmed but is expected to be someplace in Chicago. Chicago Regional Competition Day Information is anticipated to be similar to: http://futurecity.org/region/chicago-regional-competition-day-information For more information go to: www.futurecity.org/Illinois-Chicago Come see a vision of the future as presented by some of the Chicago area...
Nation’s Best Design-build Projects Recognized for Collaboration
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has announced the winners of its 2018 National Design-Build Project/Team Awards competition. The program promotes exceptional diversity in project size, sector, and geography while celebrating the innovative and collaborative teams who produce projects that inspire. This year’s winners, consisting of 29 projects across sectors including aviation, civic buildings, transportation, and water/wastewater, were recognized at DBIA’s...
Heading Towards Zero Emission Airports – Lapland Airports in Finland Switch to Neste MY Renewable Diesel
The Finnish airport operator Finavia has decided to adopt Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in its vehicles at Rovaniemi, Kuusamo, Ivalo and Kittilä airports. Neste MY Renewable Diesel is produced from waste and residues. The switch to renewable fuel is part of Finavia’s goal to make its airports carbon dioxide neutral by 2020. “Helsinki Airport is already carbon dioxide neutral. Next we will aim to achieve the same in our airports in Lapland. Using Neste MY Renewable Diesel as our vehicle fuel is a...
Virtual Surveyor 6.1 Handles More Than Drone Data
LEUVEN, Belgium – Virtual Surveyor, the popular drone surveying software, has eliminated the need for clients to use third-party applications to prepare data for processing. Released this week, Virtual Surveyor 6.1 now handles on-the-fly projections that previously required a separate software package to set the data in the proper coordinate system. “We have developed a completely new project experience for users of UAV data,” said Tom Op ‘t Eyndt, Managing Director of Virtual Surveyor nv in...
Procore Joins Fast-growing List of Solutions Partners Integrating with Acumatica Construction Edition
BELLEVUE, Wash.- Acumatica, the world's fastest-growing cloud ERP company, today announced a number of key business partners as well as its integration with Procore, the world's leading construction management software, which is now available in the Procore Marketplace. https://marketplace.procore.com/apps?category=accounting "Acumatica provides the construction industry with a true cloud-based accounting solution. The integration with Procore is a great fit to enable a seamless connection b...
HP Debuts Comprehensive Design to Print Portfolio at Autodesk University 2018
LAS VEGAS, NV — Today at Autodesk University, HP Inc. announced new hardware and solutions to help change the way architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries design and print. Autodesk users will now experience faster HP PageWide XL printers1, breakthrough simplicity with HP Solutions for Large Format printers, new Z by HP portfolio enhancements, and advances in VR. The new technology makes its debut in the HP showcase (#A451) of new printing hardware and solutions designed...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
