Circularity in the built environment could reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the construction sector by 75% by 2050
9 January 2023: A new report published in partnership between McKinsey & Company and the World Economic Forum reveals that the construction sector’s carbon dioxide emissions - from building to real estate to infrastructure - can be reduced by up to 75% or 4 gigatons of carbon dioxide by 2050 through the establishment of a circular economy. The report has found that circularity also presents substantial economic advantages, with the potential to yield an annual net profit gain of up to $46 b...
AISC Launches Free Leadership Program for Project Managers; Applications Due February 15
CHICAGO - At engineering firms, fabrication shops, and erectors across the country, new project managers are tackling novel challenges every day. The American Institute of Steel Construction’s new three-year Career Accelerator Program with Steel (or CAPS) is designed to help them hone their leadership skills while building valuable connections with other project managers throughout the structural steel industry. Applications for the inaugural cohort are due February 15, 2024. “As our lo...
HERE introduces “Advanced Traffic Patterns” to improve truck delivery arrival calculations
More accurate ETAs demanded across first, middle and last mile delivery. HERE offers transportation and logistics (T&L) companies improved planning capabilities with predictive and more accurate ETA windows. CES 2024, Las Vegas – The demand for more accurate estimated time of arrival (ETA) information has skyrocketed. With more than half of all ground freight moved by trucks globally, improving commercial vehicle ETAs are essential to more efficient and sustainable transportation operatio...
SwRI’s Dr. Steve Dellenback joins USDOT’s Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee
Credit: Courtesy of SwRI San Antonio – January 9, 2024 – Southwest Research Institute’s Dr. Steve Dellenback, vice president of the Intelligent Systems Division, will join the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC). The USDOT recently announced the launch of the committee and its 27 members who represent a diverse spectrum of perspectives from academia, think tanks, the public sector, labor and industry. TTAC will provide expertise an...
Global Utilities & Independent Power Producers 2024 Outlook: A Steady Track to Electrification
We view the 2024 outlook for utilities and independent power producers to be neutral. While we believe the sector continues to face challenges driven by climate change and general affordability concerns, these have been tempered somewhat by interest rates that appear to be stabilizing and lower inflationary pressures. Key Highlights: -- Our outlook for the industry is neutral despite the significant capital expenditures (capex) needed for the electrification of the economy – which could pres...
Weaver and UK Architects Target VAT Reforms and Decarbonisation amidst New COP28 Climate Pledges
Despite the hurdles of high costs and client education, UK architects are innovating with sustainable materials and techniques. This part of the release highlights the growing commitment to environmentally responsible building practices, including the use of wood fibre insulation and lime plaster for energy efficiency. Access the press release at https://downloadfor.press/press-releases/weaver-green-revolution/
Collaboration Paves the Way for Digital Transformation of Transportation
Momentum and money spur state Departments of Transportation to invest in digital project delivery. Granular, interoperable, accessible data is the key to unlocking a completely new way of working in transportation. New interoperability between Civil 3D and AASHTOWare Project is the latest example of Autodesk’s leadership in transportation infrastructure with organizations like AASHTO and Infotech. Many of the world’s infrastructure systems were constructed for the population an...
2024 trends in the built environment: What to anticipate across AI, sustainability, and labor
As artificial intelligence (AI) picks up momentum, new AI tools will help drive better and more sustainable outcomes for architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) customers. Upskilling the existing workforce isn’t enough to address labor shortages – the industry needs to invest in training that enables new tech-forward careers and recruit students and professionals based on their potential. Technologies such as digital twins and extended reality will become increasingl...
Atlas Technical Consultants Announces Leadership Change, Names Jacqueline Hinman Chief Executive Officer
AUSTIN, Texas - Atlas Technical Consultants (Atlas), a leading infrastructure and environmental solutions provider, announced today the appointment of Jacqueline (Jacque) Hinman as Chief Executive Officer. Hinman replaces retiring Chief Executive Officer L. Joe Boyer. Ms. Hinman has 35 years of career engineering industry experience, which includes serving for nearly 20 years with Fortune 500 engineering company CH2M, most recently as Chairman and CEO prior to its acquisition in 2017. She also...
HERE announces "EV Range Factors" to improve on-route range calculations
HERE offers road topography, temperature and wind data for improved EV on-route range calculations which enables OEMs to optimize battery consumption. CES 2024, Las Vegas – HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, today announced HERE EV Range Factors aimed at reducing driver range anxiety with improved on-route battery range calculations. Challenges of EV on-route range calculations The ‘on-route, distance to empty' calculations for electric vehicles (EVs...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
