The International Code Council and ASHRAE Seek Public Comments on Proposed Standard on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Evaluation
Proposed ASHRAE/ICC Standard 240P – Quantification of Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Buildings is open for comment from February 2, 2024, to March 18, 2024 Washington, D.C. –The International Code Council and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) have announced the release of the full publication public review draft for the proposed ASHRAE/ICC Standard 240P – Quantification of Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Buildings. The proposed sta...
The ACI Foundation’s Request for Proposal on Behalf of ACI’s Innovation Task Group 93-12
The ACI Foundation is administering a request for proposal on behalf of ACI’s Innovation Task Group 93-12 - Code Requirements for Construction of Additively Constructed Walls (ITG-12). ACI has formed Innovation Task Group 93‐12 ITG‐12 (ITG‐12) to develop code requirements, design, and prescriptive provisions for additively constructed above‐grade concrete walls for residential structures for incorporation into ACI 332 and the International Residential Code (IRC). There are currently no publi...
Peter Cohlmia Joins WSP as U.S. Wastewater Market Lead
Enterprising leader and environmental compliance expert will advance WSP’s ‘One Water’ vision. DENVER, February 6, 2024 — WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, hired Peter Cohlmia as national wastewater market lead in the U.S., a role aimed at advancing the firm’s lifecycle approach to managing water resources. “Communities across the U.S. need better ways to achieve their water resilience goals and Peter brings to our team an industry-leading under...
Trimble Announces Three New Products
Trimble SiteVision Software 5.0 is the latest version of the company’s high accuracy outdoor augmented reality system, now with a new 3D scan tool. The 3D scan app allows customers to use LiDAR sensors available on some Apple Pro devices to capture high-accuracy and instantaneously georeferenced point clouds with a workflow as easy as taking a picture. Combining the power of scanning and precision in a mobile solution, SiteVision 5.0 enables users to create as-builts of the job site on the go,...
Virginia Beach Selects Woolpert for Annual Contract for Stormwater Engineering Services
The four-year contract supports a wide range of stormwater, flooding, and water quality needs. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 6, 2024) — The Virginia Beach Public Works Operations Group has selected Woolpert for its annual stormwater engineering services contract. Woolpert is providing consulting, engineering, surveying, architecture, GIS, and related services for the city’s wide range of stormwater infrastructure needs and initiatives. The contract must not exceed $10 million and is renewable ann...
New AGC Report Calls for 'Whole-of-Firm' Approach to Address Ongoing Workforce Challenges
Specific tactics for C-Suite leaders, HR and frontline employees SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 6, 2024) — Addressing today’s construction workforce management challenges cannot rest on the shoulders of a single individual or department. Everyone in the firm has a role to play in the long-term solution. The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America has released a new report to help firms execute a “whole-of-firm” workforce development approach by empowering stakeholders across their o...
Sika’s Rmax® Introduces Below-Grade Insulation Solution
Innovative Polyiso Insulation Meets All Performance Requirements With 25% Less Material LYNDHURST, NJ — Rmax®, a division of the Sika Corporation that specializes in developing and producing high-quality insulation solutions, has launched Rmax® Below Grade. This innovative insulation solution provides superior insulation and protection to below-grade foundation applications, while meeting energy code requirements. Renowned for its high thermal resistance, polyiso insulation is histori...
AEIS Hires Juan Gabriel as Chief Operating Officer
Leading inspection and testing agency appoints former Skanska executive New York, NY — Atlas Evaluation & Inspection Services (AEIS), providing inspection, testing and certification for infrastructure projects, announced Juan Gabriel has been hired as Chief Operating Officer. Juan brings 15 years of experience in heavy civil and commercial infrastructure planning, execution, and asset management across multiple countries. “I’m pleased to join the highly skilled and experienced AEIS team to...
FleetWatcher Introduces Small Tools and Attachment Tracking Functionality
(Indianapolis, IN) – FleetWatcher introduces the newest telematics functionality for their popular construction telematics platform – Small Tools and Attachment Tracking. With a glance at their FleetWatcher User App, users can search for an individual asset, see a group of assets on a specific project, or look at all assets in a certain class. Now there is no more guessing as to what size bucket is installed on the excavator, or where the concrete saw is. This new functionality shows customers w...
EnergyHub helps Ontario’s IESO build Canada’s largest residential virtual power plant in just six months
More than 100,000 homes have enrolled in Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) Save on Energy Peak Perks program since the initiative launched in June 2023 (New York) – EnergyHub, a leading grid-edge flexibility provider, in partnership with Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), has enrolled more than 100,000 homes in the Save on Energy Peak Perks™ program in just six months to create the largest residential virtual power plant (VPP) in Canada. It’...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
