Confidence in Net-Zero Goals Plummets as Industry Faces Policy, Investment Hurdles: EIC Report
EIC’s Net Zero Jeopardy Report II shows steep decline in industry confidence as executives cite policy instability, weak investment climate and slow project approvals as key barriers. London – Energy industry confidence in reaching global net-zero targets is fading as policy instability, financial uncertainty and slow project approvals continue to hinder progress, according to Net Zero Jeopardy Report II by the Energy Industries Council’s (EIC), the world-leading trade association for the ene...
STV to Help Metra Procure Unique Battery-Powered Trainsets
The Trainsets will be One of the Nation’s First All-electric, Battery-powered Models CHICAGO, IL – STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced Chicago’s Metra Metropolitan Rail (Metra) selected the firm to provide procurement support for one of the nation’s first all-electric, battery-powered trainsets. STV will provide quality assurance, engineering and administrative services for Metra’s $154 million b...
FK Architecture's Casa Bel-Mar Affordable Housing Community is Now Open
TAMPA, FL: FK Architecture, a Fugleberg Koch company, is pleased to announce Casa Bel-Mar, a new affordable housing development in South Tampa, is officially open. Designed by FK Architecture and developed by Archway Partners in collaboration with the Tampa Housing Authority and Signature Property Group, Casa Bel-Mar offers high-quality, affordable living options to families earning between 30% and 80% of the area median income. Construction on the four-story complex began in June 2023, with sup...
Stantec to provide design services for €3.2 billion semiconductor assembly and test facility in Italy
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, and its partner Drees & Sommer have been selected for Silicon Box’s new €3.2 billion state-of-the-art semiconductor assembly and test facility in Northern Italy. Stantec will provide architecture for the administration areas and infrastructure design including overall permitting services. Scheduled to begin operations in 2028, the new facility will be located close to Novara, Piedmont, and is expected to create approximately 1,60...
PCI Honors Members, Welcomes New Chair and Board at PCI Convention
More than 1,000 members and guests attended the 2025 PCI Convention February 4-7 in Indianapolis. Photo: PCI CHICAGO, February 19, 2025 – The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) held a successful and busy 2025 PCI Convention February 4-7 in Indianapolis, highlighted by welcoming Carlos Cerna as the new PCI board chair, honoring members, and holding a variety of special events. More than 1,000 members attended, an increase over 2024 and continuing the strong attendance of rece...
PERENfra announces Perennial Infrastructure Fund I
DENVER - PERENfra LLC (“PERENfra”) today announced the launch of Perennial Infrastructure Fund I™ (the “Fund”), a private investment fund focused on core water infrastructure assets. The Fund aims to provide investors with income and long-term capital appreciation through investments in safe, sustainable, efficient water solutions in a growing industry. With a target size of $125 million, the Fund has successfully closed multiple limited partner (LP) commitments and is seeking to be fully s...
Ports of Indiana Ships Second-Highest Annual Total with 13 Million Tons in 2024
INDIANAPOLIS – Ports of Indiana shipped 13 million tons of cargo in 2024, the second-highest annual volume in the port authority’s 60-year history. Cargo shipments increased during the fourth straight year for the statewide port authority, up 3 percent from 2023 and second best to the 2018 record of 14.8 million tons. “We have world-class companies operating at our three ports, and their increased use of our barge, ship, and rail services is a good indicator for Indiana’s economy,” said Port...
AISC Releases Design Guide for Assessment and Repair of Structural Steel in Existing Buildings
CHICAGO - There can be plenty of surprises when renovating an existing building. The American Institute of Steel Construction is making life easier with a brand-new one-shop stop for anyone working on a steel building: Design Guide 16, Assessment and Repair of Structural Steel in Existing Buildings. It’s where experts have gathered insights on common considerations for initial assessments as well as methods for detailed inspection, evaluation, and nondestructive examination. The design...
Draft AISC Code for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings Available for Public Comment
CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Code of Standard Practice for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 313) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of AISC 313 will supersede the 2021 version. AISC anticipates finalizing it later this year. The latest draft standardizes terminology to match the AISC Specification for Structural Stainless Steel Buildings (AISC 370). Additional editorial improvements clarify tolerances. The draft will be availa...
Incoming officers include president-elect, first AWWA YP director-at-large
From left, John Eisnor, Andrea Odegard-Begay, Brent Tippey, Lily Lopez, Andrea Song (not pictured, Kevin Smith) The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is welcoming a newly elected slate of incoming officers, including Brent Tippey, the next president-elect, and Lily Lopez, the first Young Professional director-at-large. Tippey, Lopez and four AWWA vice presidents were selected by the Association’s Board of Directors during its Jan. 25 winter meeting in Hilton Head, South Carolina...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
