Looq AI Unveils qPole for Smarter Engineering Decisions and Reliable Grid Modeling
Looq AI’s qPole converts photographs into accurate, engineering-ready 3D models to reduce total pole processing time from 30 minutes to 7 minutes. Industry’s first AI-enabled solution converts photographs into accurate, engineering-ready 3D pole models—enabling U.S. power grid engineers to save an estimated 19 million hours annually San Diego, CA — (Distributech) — Looq AI, a global leader in geophysical reasoning, today announced the launch of qPole. The AI-enabled solution is designed to make...
Gill Instruments Launches New Optical Rain Gauge to Redefine Precipitation Measurement
A solid-state optical rainfall sensor designed to replace the limitations of tipping buckets with a high-precision, low-maintenance alternativeReal world applications include flood predictions for smart cities programmes, precision irrigation and modelling in agriculture, high resolution rainfall data collection for meteorological agencies, asset protection for solar and wind farms and moreLymington, (UK) - Gill Instruments, award-winning designer and manufacturer of meteorological and environme...
Mammoet signs support contract with Seatrium for TenneT’s 2GW offshore grid connection program
World’s largest heavy lifting and transport company to load out heaviest three substations bound for the North Sea.Mammoet has signed an agreement with Seatrium to execute the load-out of three substations for TenneT’s 2GW Program, which will connect large-scale offshore wind farms to the European mainland. The innovative project will install a total of 15 (eight in the Netherlands, seven in Germany) high-voltage direct current (HVDC) offshore grid connection systems in the North Sea by 2032 - e...
New Workforce Initiative Provides Skilled Job Training for the Water Sector
Veolia Workforce Academy North America breaks down barriers to entry for water sector jobs, and helps train anyone to earn state licenses and enter rewarding full-time careers protecting America’s water and wastewater resources Free online training program will help the American water sector hire more than 10,000 new workers every year to ensure access to high-quality water as earlier generations retireUnique digital workforce program expands nationwide access to solid water sector careers to he...
SEEPEX Expands Pump Offering for the Growing U.S. Renewable Energy Natural Gas Sector
Enon, OH – January 21, 2026 – The U.S. renewable natural gas (RNG) market is gaining momentum, driven by federal incentives, state-level credit systems, and growing interest in converting agricultural and municipal waste into low-carbon energy.Rapid adoption of dairy digesters, large municipal conversion projects, and expanding pipeline injection of RNG mean operators require pumping systems capable of handling highly variable feedstocks while maintaining performance and low operating costs.SEEP...
CI Student Days 2026: Applications Now Open!
Get ready for an unforgettable week of hands‑on learning, industry exposure, and real‑world problem‑solving. The Construction Institute and our Industry Sponsors will be covering flights and hotel accommodations for all selected students. This is an opportunity to build your skills, expand your network, and experience the construction industry up close. From July 30–August 4, 2026, students from across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will gather in Kansas City, MO for an immersive program centered...
NV5 Launches GeoAgent, Ushering in the Era of Autonomous Geospatial Intelligence
Agentic AI platform automates geospatial workflows, enabling faster, explainable, mission-ready intelligence through natural-language interaction HOLLYWOOD, Fla., February 3, 2026 – NV5, the world’s leading provider of geospatial software and services, today announced the launch of GeoAgent™, an agentic AI platform that automatically discovers and analyzes data and produces geospatial intelligence using natural language interaction. GeoAgent marks a major advancement in how organizations transfo...
Khronos Announces glTF Gaussian Splatting Extension
Cross-platform baseline for storing 3D Gaussian splats in glTF while enabling future innovation; Community feedback invited before ratificationBeaverton, OR – February 3, 2026 – Today, The Khronos® Group, an open consortium of industry-leading companies creating graphics and spatial computing standards, announces a release candidate for the KHR_gaussian_splatting baseline extension. This extension enables storing 3D Gaussian splats in glTF® 2.0, the most widely adopted 3D asset delivery format....
Kelly Pilarski Recognized as a 2026 Woman of Influence in Rail
Philadelphia, PA – Progressive Railroading has announced honorees for the magazine’s second annual Women of Influence in Rail recognition program with Urban Engineers, Inc.’s (Urban) Associate Vice President and Senior Project Manager, Kelly Pilarski, PE, LEED AP, named to the 2026 list for her leadership and contributions to advancing the rail industry. “I’m honored to be recognized as a 2026 Woman of Influence and to stand alongside so many exceptional women in the rail industry,” said Pilarsk...
Tenaris Strengthens Black Sea Presence with Key, Ultra-Deepwater Contracts
Tenaris pipe supporting the Sakarya Gas Project, manufactured in accordance with rigorous safety and regulatory standards to support the Project’s infrastructure.Houston, United States (February 3, 2026) – Tenaris has been awarded two contracts from Türkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortaklığı (TPAO) for Phase 3 of the Sakarya Gas Project, building on its role across earlier phases of the project. The complex, ultra-deepwater development is located in water depths of approximately 2,150 meters about 170...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
