Flomatic Appoints Scott S. Shimer as Vice President of Sales
GLENS FALLS, N.Y.- Flomatic®, a leading global valve manufacturer in the water and wastewater industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott S. Shimer as its Vice President of Sales. With a stellar track record in sales leadership and business development, Mr. Shimer brings over three decades of experience in driving growth in the water industry. In his role at Flomatic, Mr. Shimer will be instrumental in leading the sales team, fostering strategic partnerships, and spearheading i...
ARTBA, AGC Back States' Challenge to FHWA GHG Rule
Construction Associations Back State Challenge to Federal Rule that Diverts Infrastructure Resources from Vital Projects ARTBA & AGC Question Federal Highway Administration's Statutory Authority to Require Greenhouse Gas Performance Reports from States WASHINGTON – The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) jointly filed amicus briefs in support of 22 states challenging the Biden Administration’s new Greenhouse ga...
LEC’s New Cutting-Edge Website
LEC is Integrating Industrial Engineering and Design with Smart Water for an Unparalleled User Experience with the Introduction of its New Website. Pearl, MS – 2/20/2024 – LEC, a trailblazer in smart water and wastewater management solutions, and a well-established industrial engineering firm proudly announces the launch of its new website, a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to innovation and technological advancement. As the world grapples with escalating resource challenge...
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Installs New Chair and Board Members, Bestows Honors at PCI Convention
CHICAGO, February 19, 2024 – The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) elected Jim Fabinski as its new Chair at the 2024 PCI Convention in Denver, Colo., February 6-10. Attendance totaled 1013, almost matching the previous year’s record attendance. There were many memorable moments during the annual event. These included dozens of college students visiting companies at the second annual PCI Student Job Fair. Ten new PCI Titans of the Industry recognizing members who made lasting contri...
American Concrete Institute Publishes Design Handbook and Recommended Guidelines for Nonmetallic Reinforcement
FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN (February 19, 2024) The American Concrete Institute, in collaboration with NEx: An ACI Center of Excellence for Nonmetallic Building Materials, has released two new resources for fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement. MNL-6(23) Recommended Practice Guidelines for FRP Bars in Pre-Engineered Projects, and MNL-7(23) GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook, provide vital references for professionals interested in the use of nonmetallic reinforcement for concrete st...
HKS Unveils 2024 Promotions & Appointments
The global design firm elevates six to Partner & Shareholder positions, and 19 to the role of Principal DALLAS, TEXAS – February 19, 2024 – HKS proudly revealed significant advancements in its leadership and strategic direction during its annual promotions and appointments ceremony. These notable promotions encompass Principal appointments, as well as Partner/Shareholder roles, across HKS offices spanning Austin, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, London, Miami, and Washingt...
Michael Grubb to Receive AISC’s Highest Design Honor
CHICAGO - The American Institute of Steel Construction will present the J. Lloyd Kimbrough Award--which recognizes the pre-eminent steel designers of their era--to bridge industry legend Michael A. Grubb, PE, executive director at M.A. Grubb & Assoc., LLC. Grubb is just the 13th person to receive the Kimbrough Award since 1941. Previous recipients include Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Fazlur R. Khan, Leslie E. Robertson, John Kulicki, and, most recently, David I. Ruby. “It’s hard to overstate...
A New ACI Foundation Fellowship Funded by The ACI Houston Chapter
The ACI Foundation is pleased to partner with the ACI Houston Chapter to create a new student academic award. Through the Chapter’s generous donation, the ACI Foundation can offer an additional fellowship to benefit students studying in concrete-related degree programs, the ACI Houston Chapter Fellowship. The ACI Foundation celebrates the ACI Houston Chapter, which has been a continued supporter of students studying in the concrete industry. The Chapter has financially supported students to a...
Skanska builds data center in Arizona, USA, for USD 87M, about SEK 900M
Skanska has signed a contract with an existing client to build a data center in Arizona, USA. The contract is worth USD 87M, about SEK 900M, which will be included in the US order bookings for the first quarter of 2024. The project consists of a single-story data center, totalling approximately 22,300 square meters (240,000 square feet). Work is underway and is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2025. For further information please contact: Daniela Arellano, Communica...
Siemens presents innovative and sustainable building technology at MCE 2024
- Siemens provides sustainable heating, cooling and ventilation solutions and thus, supports partners and customers in the decarbonization of buildings - One of the highlights will include an energy efficient magnetic expansion valve, with which OEMs can gain up to 21% more heating capacity - Also being showcased is a heat pump automation system as part of Siemens Xcelerator At this year's Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) trade show, Siemens Smart Infrastructure will present a broad...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
