American Great Lakes Ports Launch Study to Expand Cargo Shipments Between Great Lakes and Inland Waterways
Unprecedented port partnership to assess economic opportunities and transportation benefits for enhancing connection between the nation’s two busiest inland shipping channels. WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 3, 2026) — The American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA), including members Ports of Indiana, the Illinois International Port District (IIPD), and Port Milwaukee, in partnership with the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS), announced today that they will begin a com...
Simpson Strong-Tie Expands Line of Retrofit Bolts for Concrete and Masonry
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is extending its lineup of RFB retrofit bolts with new diameters and additional lengths in Grade 36 rod, as well as launching Grade 55 and 105 and Stainless Steel 304 and 316. The precut and pre-cleaned threaded rods come fully assembled with nut and washer to save time on the jobsite while providing seamless anchoring, when paired with anchoring adhesives, into existing concrete and m...
ACE appoints Milda Manomaityte as Chief Executive Officer
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has announced the appointment of Milda Manomaityte as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 2 March 2026.Milda will succeed Kate Jennings, who will step down from the role on 5 March 2026, following two years as Chief Executive Officer. Kate has led ACE through a period of positive change, strengthening the organisation’s internal team and significantly enhancing its political engagement and profile. During her tenure, she also oversaw t...
Ampacimon and AP Sensing Join Forces to Advance Overhead Line Monitoring and Grid Capacity Optimization
Strategic cooperation combines advanced photonics and sensor-based analytics to deliver a new approach to dynamic line rating and grid resilienceLiège, Belgium - Ampacimon, a global leader in Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) technology, and AP Sensing, global leader Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS) technology, have announced a strategic collaboration to develop and deliver advanced solutions for overhead line monitoring and capacity optimization, supporting transmission system operators as they r...
Registration Open for NASCC: The Steel Conference
CHICAGO - NASCC: The Steel Conference, the can’t-miss event for anyone involved in the design or construction of steel buildings and bridges, is heading to Atlanta in April--and registration is now open! “The value of attending the Steel Conference isn't simply the things you'll learn that will make you better at your job (though of course the 300+ technical sessions certainly accomplish that),” said Scott Melnick, senior vice president of the American Institute of Steel Construction and the con...
Dalcour Maclaren Acquires Geomap Ltd to Strengthen Water & Waste Surveying Capability
(Left to right): James Neil, CEO, Dalcour Maclaren, shaking hands with Charles Potten, Founder and Owner, of Geomap Ltd as they celebrate Dalcour Maclaren's acquisition of Geomap.Bicester (UK) — Dalcour Maclaren, the leading land and environmental consultancy to the utilities and infrastructure sectors, has acquired Geomap Ltd, a specialist geomatics and land surveying consultancy with deep expertise in the Water and Waste sector. Based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, Geomap has more than 15 ye...
Kryton Takes the Floor in Building Sustainable Facilities
As critical infrastructure adapts to handle advancements in robotics, logisticsand IT loads, durable concrete becomes integral to performance and long-term value VANCOUVER, BC – With warehouses, data centers, and transit facilities increasingly relying on robotics, heavy machinery, and AI-driven infrastructure, concrete floor performance has become mission-critical. Seemingly minor failures such as microcracks or water ingress can escalate into costly outages, equipment damage, and operational s...
STV Taps Anna Harvey to Lead Transportation Operations in Northern California
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – STV today announced the appointment of Anna Harvey, PE, as vice president and Northern California area manager for the company’s Transportation West operating group. In this role, Harvey will lead strategic growth initiatives, client engagement and project delivery across the region. “Anna’s understanding of how to move major transportation programs from vision to delivery makes her the ideal leader for our Northern California operations,” said Liz Justison, PE, PMP, presiden...
Siemens to Highlight Modernization Solutions at AHR Expo 2026
Visit booth C1731 to explore Siemens’ path to human-centric autonomous buildings Siemens is set to showcase its latest building automation and digital building technologies for smarter, more sustainable facilities at AHR Expo 2026, taking place February 2–4 in Las Vegas. Attendees are invited to visit Siemens booth C1731 to explore a range of innovative solutions and services demonstrating how modernization is the foundation for human-centric autonomous buildings, using Siemens’ Desigo building...
Thirteen Designers, Educators, and Industry Professionals You Should Know for 2026
CHICAGO - The structural steel fabrication and design industry’s best assets are its people. AISC will recognize 13 of them for their extraordinary contributions to the industry at NASCC: The Steel Conference in April. “Structural steel design, fabrication, and building is a team effort that succeeds when it has a great roster of people,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. “The industry stays at the top of its game thanks to MVPs and innovators, from classrooms to executive boar...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
