Students Fuel The Future Of Secure Nuclear Energy
Texas A&M College of Engineering students earned first place and $5,000 in an Aggies Invent design competition for their solution to enhance the safety of Small Modular Reactors. - Texas A&M Engineering A College of Engineering team developed a security system for nuclear microreactors, securing first place at Aggies Invent. As the global push for carbon-neutral energy intensifies, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are emerging as a promising solution, offering consistent, low-carbon...
Easy as 1, 2, 3: How Tsurumi Delivered Lasting Results for the City of Emmett
The City of Emmett resolved persistent clogging and maintenance challenges at a key lift station by installing Tsurumi C Series cutter pumps. The equipment provided by Mountain West Pumps and Valves improved the overall system efficiency. Lift stations play a critical role in municipal wastewater management; however, an inadequate pump can lead to frequent clogging, increased downtime, and rising operational costs. For years, the City of Emmett faced ongoing maintenance challenges due to ragg...
Water Resilience: Closing the Funding Gap for Utilities
Recent years have seen the publication of a number of reports about how water and wastewater utilities in the United States can become more resilient, particularly when it comes to addressing rapidly aging infrastructure, optimizing operational efficiencies, and contending with increasing water demand. There has been significantly less discussion about how state and local leaders (including mayors and county offices) can help water utilities invest in resilience. We believe that this is the m...
Above Ground Pump Stations: The Growing Common-Sense Trend
By: Rich MacGregor, Technical Writer The growing trend towards above ground pump stations is transforming wastewater collection systems, empowering operators to rise above the challenges of conventional submersible pumps. It's common sense that relocating pumps above ground, away from constant exposure to corrosive and hazardous sewage, safeguards the mechanical and electrical components of the pumps, as well as the workers who handle them. This strategic move simplifies maintenanc...
Planera and Big-D Construction Partner to Drive Scheduling Innovation
Leading Intermountain Contractor Transitions to Visual Project Scheduling SAN JOSE, Calif. — Planera, the leader in visual CPM-based construction scheduling, announced today that Big-D Construction Corp. has adopted Planera as its visual scheduling solution of choice.Big-D specializes in construction management and design-build services for various sectors, including multi-family residential, commercial, industrial, and mission-critical projects. With multiple offices across the western U.S., i...
Geothermal Energy Needs a New Narrative—Here’s How We Can Change It
Global renewable energy capacity must triple by 2030. To mobilize the geothermal sector, Kristina Hagström Ilievska calls for unity in a new report on geothermal communication. “We must reshape the narrative using storytelling and visuals to make geothermal appealing and simplify the message,” says Kristina. Geothermal could transform the energy transition, but many people don’t know much about it. This realization hit Kristina Hagström Ilievska, CMO at Baseload Capital, when she entered t...
HDR’s Nguyen and Jones Recognized by WTS Chapters in Colorado, Arizona
Two of HDR’s transportation professionals have been recognized by their respective WTS chapters for their work supporting women in the transportation industry. In recognition of her work advocating for doing the right thing and creating opportunities for young professionals, HDR’s Chau Nguyen, P.E., has been named WTS Colorado Person of the Year. And Arriana Jones was recognized as WTS Metro Phoenix’s New Member of the Year. HDR has a long history of involvement with WTS International, an org...
DIGroup Architecture's Vince Myers Honored as 2025 Diversity in Business Leader
DIGroup Architecture’s (DIG) Vince Myers was recently honored as a 2025 Diversity in Business Leader at a reception at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. The DIG president and co-founding principal was recognized for advancing the field of architecture while championing inclusion within the business community. Photo Credit: DIGroup Architecture Reception held at Museum of the American Revolution Philadelphia, Pa. / New Bruns...
U.S. Zero-Emission Bus Adoption Sees Continued Growth Despite Industry Headwinds
PASADENA, CA ̶ The transition to zero-emission transit buses (ZEBs) in the United States continues to gain momentum despite industry headwinds, such as lingering supply chain issues and a smaller manufacturing pool for transit vehicles, as stated in CALSTART’s updated annual Zeroing in on Zero-Emission Buses report. The research provides timely insight on the number of awarded, ordered, delivered, or operational ZEBs within the United States. If this pace continues, the country is on track to...
Esri Collaborates with Google Maps Platform to Offer High-Quality Photorealistic 3D Tiles
New Integration Provides Highly Detailed and Visually Immersive Basemaps in ArcGIS REDLANDS, Calif. — At its 2025 Partner Conference, Esri—the global leader in location intelligence—announced a collaboration with Google Maps Platform. Enabling users to create highly detailed and visually immersive 3D maps and scenes, this collaboration integrates Google’s Photorealistic 3D Tiles into the ArcGIS suite. "We are excited to collaborate with Google Maps Platform and bring this valuable data to o...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
