HDR Experts Share How Airports Can Approach PFAS Contamination Concerns
HDR’s Marc Gambrill and Kate Garufi Explore the Impact of PFAS at Airports in Latest Experts Talk Interview Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have become a growing concern for airports as their human health impacts have become clearer. These “forever chemicals” have a wide variety of applications including a number of uses with particular significance for airports, but they are increasingly being targeted by environmental regulations seeking to sharply reduce or eliminate their us...
Trends December 2024
In this section, Informed Infrastructure compiles infographics from trusted sources that reveal insight on infrastructure spending. We also compile some of the top infrastructure stories that shouldn’t be missed. For ongoing news coverage, turn to Informed Infrastructure online (www.informedinfrastructure.com), our Twitter feed (@IInfrastructure) and our weekly e-newsletter. Renewables Could Meet Almost Half of Global Electricity Demand by 2030 According to the International En...
World’s strongest land-based crane completes fully electric operations testing
SK6000 zero-emission functionality confirmed - for even the remotest projects Mammoet’s SK6000 - the world’s strongest land-based crane – has been tested for fully electric operation. It now offers zero-emission capability to projects taking place anywhere in the world. Through this innovation, Mammoet is demonstrating its commitment to helping customers reduce the emissions profile of large projects. The technology also reduces the noise generated by crane operations, resulting in a bett...
Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $10,000 for Relief Effort Following Typhoon Yagi in Viet Nam
Following record destruction caused by Typhoon Yagi in Viet Nam, Simpson Strong-Tie is donating $10,000 to the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC), processed through the American Red Cross. According to the American Red Cross, Typhoon Yagi was the strongest typhoon to hit Viet Nam in the past 30 years, making landfall in the province of Quang Ninh and the city of Hai Phong on September 7. The northern region, comprising about 19 million people, endured winds exceeding 120 mph,...
Danfoss Hosts Water and Wastewater Industry Leaders for Panel Discussion on Decarbonization
L-R: Rick Sporrer, president of Danfoss North America; Newsha Ajami, chief development officer for research at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab’s Earth and Environmental Sciences Area; and Adam Link, executive director of the California Association of Sanitation Agencies, discuss the challenges of decarbonization in the water and wastewater industry. Event followed up on company’s “Roadmap for Decarbonizing Cities” report, focusing on water and wastewater sector Continuing its commitmen...
ITRCC Announces Completion of Mile Marker 10 - 20 Pavement Preservation Project
Comprehensive Repaving Project Upgrades 10-Mile Corridor, Improves Safety, and Repairs Winter Damage ITR Concession Co. LLC (ITRCC), the concessionaire and operator of the Indiana Toll Road, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Mile Marker 10-20 Pavement Preservation Project. This comprehensive repaving project rehabilitated approximately 30-lane miles within a 10-mile section of the corridor, addressing surface issues, such as cracks, potholes, and weather-related dam...
Nalco Water’s Inlet Integrity Program helps Texas gas processing plant avoid compressor failures, saving over $300,000 per year
The recently launched Inlet Integrity Program uses a holistic approach, combining innovative chemistry products, technical expertise, service and reporting. Nalco Water’s program eliminated low-pressure compressor failures at the plant, saving the company more than $300,000 per year in associated costs. Fouling can significantly impact the efficiency of gas processing operations, particularly within the inlet separator. Without a proactive program, operators must plan for frequent maintena...
Leica Geosystems and Develon Expand 3D Machine Control Options for DD100 and DD130 Dozers
Leica Geosystems and Develon collaborate to deliver seamless integration and precision for DD100 and DD130 dozers, enhancing efficiency and simplifying Leica MC1 3D machine control installation. (Heerbrugg, Switzerland) Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, and Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, today announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution tailored for the Develon DD100 and DD130 dozers. The Develon DD100 and DD130 dozers are designed to excel in earthmovin...
Tsurumi Pump boosts inventory and availability to meet growing customer demand
The company’s distributors are strategically positioned nationwide to ensure rapid product and parts delivery. Careful monitoring guarantees adequate stock levels at distribution centers so that users have the right equipment when needed most. Tsurumi Pump has made significant investments to enhance its inventory management and parts availability network, improving service for customers in North America. These recent developments highlight Tsurumi’s dedication to delivering the highest level...
Organizations’ lack of data poses major challenge to decarbonization: Siemens study
The new report investigates how technology plays a role in accelerating progress towards decarbonization - Availability and access to right data is key challenge to decarbonization efforts, despite 54% of organizations’ having mature or advanced data-driven operations - Decarbonization and resource efficiency rely on specific data types - Advances in digitalization enable more sustainable infrastructure but enormous potential remains - Organizations rate artificial intellig...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
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