Giving Back is the Guiding Tenet of DIGroup Architecture’s DNA
DIGroup Architecture recently participated in the AIA Newark & Suburban Architects CANstruction 2023, a friendly competition to benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey and secure donations for the holiday season. The firm’s team members, (back row, L-R) LoriAnne Jones; Priya Badri; Thomas Chabella; Ewa Malkin; and Kelli Glasgow as well as (front row) Shepard Thompson and Ayushi Vora, transformed 2,900 cans of food into a futuristic structure. DIG’s vision aligned with its commitment to a mo...
Trends December 2023
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. More Federal Funding Needed to Improve Drinking Water According to the most-recent “Drinking Water Infrastru...
HDR Selected to Manage Transformative East Bank Redevelopment in Nashville
HDR has been selected to manage the transformation of more than 500 acres in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. The Imagine East Bank Vision Plan outlines the largest development project in the city’s history and envisions a new future for what is mostly underused land adjacent to its downtown. Currently dominated by parking lots and industrial sites, the city has developed a vision plan that imagines the area’s rebirth into dense urban neighborhoods, featuring multimodal access, mixed-use de...
Trimble Contributes Inertial Navigation Solutions to the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur Supporting the Country’s Commitment to Becoming a Leader in the UAV Industry
Students in India to learn with the latest, cutting-edge UAV mapping technology WESTMINSTER, Colo., Nov. 29, 2023 – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today a collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) to support a new program in uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV) to be offered by the Department of Aerospace Engineering. A signing ceremony to officially launch the program was held on October 26 and attended by Professor Tarun Gupta, dean of research and develo...
Virent and Johnson Matthey: Behind the Pioneering Technology that Enabled the First 100% SAF Trans-Atlantic Flight
100% SAF using BioForm® Synthesized Aromatic Kerosene (SAK) London, United Kingdom - 29 November 2023 – In a landmark achievement for the aviation industry, BioForming® Sugar to Aromatics (S2A) technology developed by Virent and Johnson Matthey has enabled the first-ever drop-in 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) trans-Atlantic flight by a commercial airline. This historic flight represents a significant step in the aviation industry’s journey towards a lower carbon future. The Virg...
Nature critical to infrastructure for sustainable development - UN
A new report from the UN Environment Programme, UNOPS, and the University of Oxford highlights the contributions of nature-based infrastructure solutions to sustainable development, climate and biodiversity. New report titled Nature-based Infrastructure: How natural infrastructure solutions can address sustainable development challenges and the triple planetary crisis is published by UNEP, UNOPS, and the University of Oxford. It highlights how nature-based infrastructure solutions can in...
Plastics Pipe Institute Announces Education Committee Chair Appointment
IRVING, Texas - Nov. 29, 2023 - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced the appointment of Jason McKinnon, director of engineering services, Viega, LLC (Broomfield, CO), as the chair of its Education Committee. PPI is the major North American trade association representing the plastics pipe industry. “Our Education Committee,” stated David M. Fink, PPI president, “is counted on by the various industries we serve to provide viable, validated instruction on all aspect...
Slate Apartments Open in Salt Lake City
Slate is a beautifully designed mixed-use residential community located in the Central Ninth neighborhood, adding life, energy and excitement to the ever growing community. Slate’s offering of cleverly designed studio and one-bedroom units, with TRAX at the front door, make it irresistible to students and young people striking out on their own. Engaging amenities, views and spacious two-bedroom units attract established professionals and families. The five-minute walk to neighborhood hotspot...
HCSS Announces Launch of New Copilot AI Feature
This adaptive functionality showcases the company’s continuing legacy of innovation SUGAR LAND, TX - HCSS, the leading provider of software helping heavy civil construction businesses streamline their operations, announces the launch of HCSS Copilot, the first-of-its-kind natural language AI assistant in the civil construction marketplace. HCSS Copilot provides real-time interactive support, enabling HeavyJob customers to gain additional insight and draw on personalized data in seconds....
Webcor White Paper Outlines How General Contractors Can Add Value to Wayfinding in Large Public Facilities
Effective wayfinding reduces end users’ stress and frustration. Webcor’s wayfinding expertise can help ensure hassle-free journeys for passengers, patients, and other public facility users San Francisco, California | November 28, 2023 – The general contractor’s role in the wayfinding dimension of a public facility project is often understated. In fact, builders that grasp the intricacies of wayfinding can significantly influence the end user’s journey through the facility. Too often, wayfi...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
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