2018 Excellence Awards Showcase Galvanized Steel’s Durability, Longevity, and Sustainability
CENTENNIAL, CO - The American Galvanizers Association (AGA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Excellence in Hot-Dip Galvanizing Awards. More than 110 projects, representing the versatility and allure of hot-dip galvanizing, were judged online by a panel of architects and engineers and are now featured in the AGA Project Gallery. The 2018 winners showcase the durability, longevity, and sustainability of the hot-dip galvanized coating. The preeminent award, Most Distinguished, was...
Autodesk News: Eiffel Tower Grand Site Unveiled in 3D for the First Time Thanks to BIM
Today, we saw the unveiling of the 3D model created by Autodesk that will be used during the restoration of the Eiffel Tower grand site – all 2.4 square kilometers of it. The model will be used by the Paris Council to engage with the public during the design and construction process; allowing both Parisians and tourists alike to experience the Eiffel Tower like they never have before – in virtual 3D. Autodesk is the sole technology provider collaborating with the City of Paris on this pr...
Premium Cortec M-540 Additive Enables Bio-Based and Ester-Based Greases to Pass Rust Prevention Test in 5% Seawater
A good corrosion inhibiting additive can fundamentally boost the performance of grease used in equipment exposed to harsh conditions of humidity and salt spray. While greases themselves provide a measure of corrosion protection, bearings and gears are more vulnerable to corrosion during periods of inactivity when the grease is not circulating. At this time, water condensation and puddling can silently initiate a corrosion site that may cause failure when the operator comes to restart equipment....
JinkoSolar Maintained its Position as Top Solar PV Module Shipment Provider in 2017, says GlobalData
JinkoSolar Holding was the leading company for global solar photovoltaic (PV) module shipments in 2017. The company had shipments of 9.7 gigawatts (GW) of PV modules compared to Trina Solar’s 9.1 GW, keeping its rival in second place, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The global solar PV module market was valued at $36.71bn in 2017 and is estimated to reach $26.4bn, in 2021, registering a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8% between 2017 and 2021. The...
Energy Systems Integration Group Elects Four New Board Members
RESTON, Va. – The Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG) has announced four new members of its board, following a recent nomination and election process. The new board members were introduced during ESIG’s annual membership meeting held in conjunction with the group’s 2018 Spring Technical Workshop. The board of directors serve as industry ambassadors for ESIG and collectively oversee and ensure the association’s operations and strategic growth plan. The newly elected board members are:...
New Drain Rehab Cutter from PRT Combines Climbing Capability, Multi-axis Control
RANDOLPH, NJ— Pipeline Renewal Technologies (PRT), an innovator in no-dig pipe rehabilitation, is proud to share the new Micro Auto Plus drain rehab cutter. Using an automated system of air bladders, the device inchworms up vertical stacks and clamps into position for precision cutting. For enhanced productivity, the system offers a touchscreen interface with twin joysticks, and provides visual feedback from an onboard camera with LED illumination and switchable air/water cleaning. This air-d...
Sound Transit Breaks Ground on New Light Rail Base in Seattle Area
Bellevue, WA - Sound Transit recently broke ground on its new Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) East, which will service and house light rail vehicles for the growing fleet in the Puget Sound area. Beginning in 2019, and continuing through 2023, Sound Transit’s light rail vehicle fleet will expand from its current 62 vehicles to 214. The new OMF East will service extensions to Northgate, Lynnwood, Federal Way and Redmond. The design-build team of Hensel Phelps Construction Co, St...
SMDI Announces Steel Industry Lifetime, Leadership & Achievement Award Winners for 2018
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), recognized four outstanding individuals with awards May 1 during AISI’s General Meeting held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The awards were presented in three categories to recognize lifetime achievement, industry leadership and market development achievement by AISI Chairman Roger Newport, chief executive officer of AK Steel Corporation. All thr...
Barko Adds Morin Diesel To Dealer Network
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Barko Hydraulics announces the addition of Morin Diesel to its dealer network for land clearing equipment in the Northeast U.S. “We’re excited to bring a growing company like Morin Diesel aboard our dealer network,” said Katie Grymala, marketing coordinator for Barko. “Their focus on forestry, and on mulching equipment in particular, makes them a perfect fit to carry our powerful machines.” Operating out of a new 14,000-square-foot facility in Portland, Connecti...
Weil Pump Announces New Line of Booster Systems
Cedarburg, WI. Weil Pump, A Wilo Company, is pleased to announce that it now offers a full line of vertical multistage booster pumps and systems. The new booster systems combine Weil’s Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) panels with Wilo-Helix V pumps and are available in 2, 3 or 4-pump configurations. The multi-pump systems offer real-time diagnostics and remote monitoring with variable speed control and balanced run time for each pump. The booster packages are suitable for many applica...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
