UNCSA selects Jenkins Peer Architects and Steinberg Hart as design team for Phase 2 of Stevens Center renovation
Conceptual rendering of the Stevens Center Lobby, Phase 1. Little Diversified Architectural Consulting/UNC School of the Arts WINSTON-SALEM — The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) has announced the selection of Jenkins Peer Architects (JPA), based in Charlotte, and Steinberg Hart, based in Los Angeles, as the design team for Phase 2 of the Stevens Center renovation. This next and final phase will complete the comprehensive renovation of the beloved performing arts c...
SPH Engineering presents Drone Show Software 4.3, elevating Drone Shows to new heights
Riga, Latvia – SPH Engineering, a global expert in drone technology development, is thrilled to announce the release of its latest Drone Show Software update, version 4.3. This update introduces cutting-edge features to streamline preflight processes, enhance map visualization and sharing capabilities, and improve operational efficiency for drone professionals worldwide. Key Features of Drone Show Software 4.3: New Preflight Summary Window This innovative feature provides a compact yet...
DFI Educational Trust Accepting Scholarship Applications for Students Pursuing a Career in Deep Foundations
Hawthorne, N.J. (April 1, 2024): The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) Educational Trust, the charitable arm of DFI, is accepting online applications April 1–May 15, for the Trust’s At-Large Scholarship program, Michael L. Condon Civil Engineering Scholarship Fund and Goble Rausche Likins Scholarship Fund. Applications and eligibility and submission requirements for all three scholarship programs are online at www.dfitrust.org. At-Large Scholarships Several At-Large Scholarships ranging f...
HUD Announces Expansion of Program to Promote Innovations in Housing
Moving to Work Program expansion enables communities to develop creative housing solutions and resident services. WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman announced the final cohort of Moving to Work (MTW) Demonstration program expansion after extensive collaboration with Congress, advocates, and industry groups. 14 selected housing agencies will evaluate MTW's impact on administrative efficiency and resident services. MTW off...
EPA Finalizes Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles – Phase 3
PASADENA, Calif. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a new regulation aimed at reducing emissions from heavy-duty vehicles and supporting the transition to zero-emission freight. This is a step in the right direction to encourage investments in the transportation sector and spur growth in the U.S. commercial vehicle industry as the market for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles expands both domestically and abroad. The combined incentives through the Bipartisan I...
Trends April 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. USDOT Issues $4.9B in Infrastructure Project Grants The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) issued $4....
Polyglass Launches PolyVap SA S – A Low Slope Self-Adhered Air/Vapor Barrier
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of building envelope and waterproofing solutions, unveils its latest breakthrough product – PolyVap SA S. Engineered for superior performance in commercial low-slope roofing applications, PolyVap SA S sets a new standard with its exceptional dual-functionality as a high-performance air and vapor barrier. PolyVap SA S features a high-strength polypropylene sheet with an aggressive acrylic based adhesive on the bottom, ensuring a bond with most su...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $60 Million for Emergency Work in Wake of the Collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore
$60 Million in ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief funds are a down payment on Maryland’s initial costs for emergency repairs, design, and reconstruction of the bridge WASHINGTON – Within hours of receiving the request, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $60 million in “quick release” Emergency Relief (ER) funds for the Maryland Department of Transportation to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge after a car...
14 Distributors Recognized at Profile Products’ Annual Awards Banquet
Image: Aerial hydraulic application of ProGanics® in Reefton, New Zealand, to revegetate a closed gold mine. BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (March 28, 2024) – Several distributors were celebrated at Profile Products’ annual awards banquet, which was held in February during the International Erosion Control Association Conference. This exclusive event serves as a celebration of achievement and innovation within the industry, recognizing the exceptional contributions professionals have made throughou...
Google Announces $1 Billion Data Center in Kansas City
Community partnerships and energy efficiency key to the company’s presence KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Today, Google is proud to announce it is expanding its presence in the Midwest with a $1 billion investment in a new data center in Kansas City, Missouri. Additionally, the company announced it is expanding a skilled trade career development program to the region and contributing to North Kansas City School District’s alternative education STEAM program. Google is also working with Evergy to po...