New Factory-Fitted Machine Control Solutions Launched
JCB and Leica Geosystems are joining forces to offer factory-fitted 2D and 3D-ready semi-automated excavator control solutions. (Heerbrugg, Switzerland, 20 03 2024) JCB and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced that they are joining forces to offer factory-fitted 2D and 3D-ready semi-automated excavator control solutions. From March 2024, the solutions - known as INTELLIGRADE - will be available initially on the JCB 220X tracked excavator in the United Kingdom before bein...
American Infrastructure Development hires Chip Hayward, adds architectural services and expands Florida footprint
This specialty aviation architectural-engineering (A/E) firm is known for hiring the best in the business and will soon open Lakewood Ranch, West Palm Beach and Jacksonville offices. Tampa, Fla. – American Infrastructure Development, Inc. (AID), a female- and minority-founded engineering firm offering innovative solutions in aviation, just celebrated its 15th anniversary but is far from reaching its maximum potential. The addition of architectural services and new expertise marks an exci...
Marking its 40th Anniversary, Bentley Systems Announces CEO Transition Plan
Left: Greg Bentley | Right: Nicholas Cumins COO Nicholas Cumins to be Promoted to CEO July 1, 2024, as Greg Bentley will Transition to Executive Chair London – March 21, 2024 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that effective July 1, 2024, Greg Bentley will transition from Bentley Systems’ CEO to Executive Chair of its Board of Directors. Nicholas Cumins, currently COO, will t...
Jacobi Group Receives WQA Excellence Award for Sustainability Journey
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Jacobi Carbons, Inc. – a global supplier of activated carbon, ion exchange resins and mobile filter service solutions – has been named recipient of the 2024 Water Quality Association (WQA) Excellence Award, which honors member companies improving the lives of others through the betterment of water quality. Jacobi Group was selected for its commitment to sustainability across the business, including its sustainable activated carbon product range that is predominantly based on coc...
AISC Education Foundation Revamps Undergrad Research Fellowship, Thanks to Major Gift
CHICAGO—The American Institute of Steel Construction Education Foundation will soon expand its Undergraduate Research Fellowship program thanks to a generous contribution of $200,000 from Dennis R. McCartney of B&B Welding Company, Inc. This gift will allow the Education Foundation to offer larger awards for projects with a broader array of timeframes. Applications are now open and the deadline is Friday, April 26. The expanded fellowship program honors Dennis McCartney’s father, the late...
Introducing ALCEA: The renewed brand for critical infrastructure
Today marks the official re-launch of the ALCEA brand by ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions. ALCEA is committed to protecting vital infrastructure worldwide and will become the main brand offering critical infrastructure solutions. ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is announcing that their critical infrastructure offering will adapt ALCEA as its main brand. French-based ALCEA SAS has roots in the security solutions industry dating back to 1995 and was acquired by ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions in 2022. The i...
Transcend Trains University Students to Use Generative Design to Solve Brazil's Wastewater Treatment Challenges
Transcend trained engineering students across five universities in Brazil to use its Transcend Design Generator (TDG) software platform to design wastewater infrastructure for at-risk communities. The public-private collaboration with nonprofits and local universities was supported by investor Elemental Excelerator's equitable Square Partnerships Model RIO DE JANEIRO, March 21, 2024 - Transcend, a SaaS provider of generative design tools for critical infrastructure, today announces...
Western Systems Enhances Denver's Smart City Initiative With Advanced Equipment and Innovation
DENVER, March 21, 2024 - Western Systems, a leading provider of customized and innovative traffic management solutions, is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with the City and County of Denver to advance urban mobility as part of the Denver Smart City Program. Denver Smart City Program Inspired by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Smart City Challenge, Denver's Smart City Program embodies a commitment to sustainability, connected mobility, and innovative partnerships. Wester...
The Emergence of Ground Screws as an innovative foundation
The construction industry is witnessing a significant transformation with the introduction of ground screws, marking a departure from traditional foundation methods. This innovation is not merely a technical evolution but a paradigm shift towards more sustainable, efficient, and environmentally friendly construction practices. Innovative Design and Application Ground screws, characterized by their helical design, offer a rapid, no-excavation installation process. This method minimizes envi...
Daniel P. Jenny Research and Dennis R. Mertz Fellowships Awarded
CHICAGO, March 19, 2024 – The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s (PCI) Research and Development Council has awarded four Daniel P. Jenny Fellowships and one Dennis R. Mertz Bridge Research Fellowship. The fellowship program fosters collaboration between students, faculty, precast concrete producers, and industry experts, driving innovative research in precast concrete design, fabrication, and construction. PCI thanks its producer-members who provide in-kind support for universities advanci...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
