World-Renowned Judges Announced for AEC Excellence Awards 2018
Autodesk, HP, Construction Dive, and Smart Cities Dive are pleased to announce the panel of judges for the AEC Excellence Awards 2018. This international, independent group of thought leaders and practitioners will choose the Innovator of the Year and evaluate each infrastructure design, building design, and construction entry according to strict criteria. Their mission is to honor the innovative people and projects that exemplify the future of making things for the built environment. The AEC...
Siemens Improves Signature Healthcare Operations with Multi-Facility Energy Savings Plan
Infrastructure upgrades improve 122-year-old Greater Boston hospital’s energy efficiency and comfort Healthcare network to reduce CO2 emissions by 7.6 million pounds annually Comprehensive solution includes project design, construction, equipment, and financing Siemens has begun working on the first phase of a 12-year energy savings performance contract with Signature Healthcare that covers seven locations in Bridgewater and Brockton, Mass., including Brockton Hospital. The contract...
Equipter Updates Features on RB4000 Roofing Trailer
LANCASTER, Pa., July 18, 2018- Equipter, Inc., a leader in debris management equipment for roofers and contractors, announced upgrades to its flagship product, the RB4000 lift. "Roofers work hard, and they expect their roofing equipment to be just as productive and rugged as they are," Marketing Director Sam Beiler says. "These changes make the RB4000 lift even easier to use and increase the reliability of certain features, so roofers can focus on producing more, selling more, and earning mo...
First in Australia: Tilt Renewables Chooses Greenbyte for Data Management
Tilt Renewables has selected Greenbyte Energy Cloud, the cutting-edge service for wind farm management and data analysis. Tilt Renewable operates a full wind portfolio made out of 8 farms and approximately 600+ MW, marking the first assets Australia and New Zealand integrated in Energy Cloud. Tilt Renewables is striving to be the leading manager, owner and developer of renewable energy assets in Australia and New Zealand, with an additional 7 wind farms, 3 solar farms and 1 hydro plant under...
Leica Geosystems Introduces New Detection Solution for Utility Construction
(Heerbrugg, Switzerland 17 July 2018) – Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, industry leader of measurement technology, announced today the newest solution for utility and excavation professionals - the Leica DD SMART utility locator series, signal transmitters and DX Shield software. The Leica DD SMART utility locator series uses industry-leading digital signal processing to automatically detect utilities and underground assets deeper, faster and more accurately. New technology from DX Shield...
Victaulic Participates in Let's Build Construction Camp for Girls
EASTON, Pa., July 17,2018 - Victaulic®, the world's leading manufacturer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, hosted and sponsored the 2018 Let's Build Construction Camp for Girls of the Lehigh Valley. The week-long camp invites high school age girls to explore the construction trades, architecture, engineering, and construction manufacturing through hands-on experiences and field trips. On the morning of Wednesday, July 11, Victaulic welcomed about 30 participants and volunteers at its corpor...
New Document Provides Latest Specifications for Designing HDPE Conduit Power and Communications Systems
IRVING, Texas - July 16, 2018 - An updated model specification for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit has been published by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), the major trade association representing all segments of the plastic pipe industry. Available free on PPI’s website, document MS-5 “MODEL SPECIFICATION FOR HDPE SOLID WALL CONDUIT FOR POWER AND COMMUNICATIONS APPLICATIONS” assists specifiers in preparing specifications for an HDPE conduit project. According to PPI, while HDP...
Tri Cascade Expands Smart Neighborhood Technology Suite Again with Skydrop Partnership
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — July 16, 2018 — Tri Cascade, Inc., a subsidiary of SkyFidelity, Inc. (OTC Pink: SRMX) and an Internet of Things (IoT) technology company, is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Skydrop® LLC., a pioneer in smart sprinkler controllers and technology. With this partnership, Tri Cascade will utilize it’s industry leading NB (narrowband)-IoT technology to further enhance Skydrop’s current smart irrigation system and integrate Skydrop’s solution into Tri Cascad...
New Downtown Location in Oklahoma City Demonstrates HNTB’s Commitment to Region’s Prosperity and Mobility
OKLAHOMA CITY – A commitment to client service and future growth potential led HNTB to move to new office space in downtown Oklahoma City. Located at 101 North Robinson, the firm’s new office sits in the heart of downtown, and is located directly adjacent to the future route of the Oklahoma City Streetcar. HNTB leadership and local officials celebrated the new office opening with an open house event on July 12. “This new office location puts us in the best position to serve our clients statew...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $9.9 Million in Grants to Help Small Communities Improve Air Service
WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation is providing $9.925 million from the Small Community Air Service Development Program to help 16 communities in 16 states develop their own solutions to local air service needs. The Department received 53 applications from 35 states. “This Administration is committed to ensuring that rural communities are not neglected and have access to the air services needed to be competitiv...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
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