Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces New Code-Listed Ledger Connector for Faster, Stronger Installation of Prebuilt Stair Cassettes
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the Simpson Strong-Tie® SCLC stair cassette ledger connector, a code-listed solution for safer, more efficient installation of preassembled stair cassettes to floor cassette headers. As offsite construction and the use of factory-built building components continue to help improve productivity and efficiency in both commercial and residential construction, spe...
Michael Baker International Acquires Tidal Basin
Firm acquires leading comprehensive emergency and disaster management consulting firm to operate as sister company PITTSBURGH , Aug. 22, 2023 - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that the firm has acquired Tidal Basin, a leading comprehensive emergency and disaster management consulting firm. Tidal Basin will continue to operate as a stand-alone entity and will complement Michael Baker's efforts to support the nation's...
Green Steel: RENK supplies special gearboxes for the production of “green steel”
RENK Group, a market leading manufacturer of mission-critical drive technologies, is supplying three high-speed special gear units via RENK-Maag GmbH, a group company, for compressors for the production of so-called green steel to Siemens Energy Compressors GmbH as part of the “SALCOS” (Salzgitter Low CO2 Steelmaking) project of the Salzgitter AG steel group. The three integral gear units will be used in the compressors of a direct reduction plant of the SALCOS project at the Salzgitter site. RE...
New Chief Operating Officer Joins DSS
(Houston/22.08.23) DSS (Direct Scaffold Supply) is proud to announce that David Bretherton has joined the team as Chief Operating Officer. David’s is a wide-ranging role that touches most aspects of the business including engineering, product development, supply chain, purchasing, inventory control, and quality assurance and control. He works with other senior managers from across the organization to ensure the smooth running of the business. David is also playing a key part in the comp...
Vectorworks Embodied Carbon Calculator Wins Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award
Vectorworks Honored with Bronze Level Award in 2023 International Business Awards. Columbia, MD —Today, global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. received the Bronze Stevie® Award in the Sustainability Initiative of the Year category for the 20th Annual International Business Awards®. Specifically, the Vectorworks Embodied Carbon Calculator (VECC) was recognized for its innovation and achievements in sustainability. The VECC is a custom, pre-formatted interactive workshee...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $8.8 Million in Grants to Accelerate Innovation in Highway Projects as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced $8.8 million in grants for 10 projects in eight States and the District of Columbia to encourage the use of tools that can improve safety on bridges and in work zones. The grants, which can also be used for other innovative transportation technologies such as ultra-high-performance concrete to digital mapping programs, are provided by FHWA’s Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) D...
AISI Welcomes Dustin Young as Director of Business Development for the Construction Program
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) welcomes Dustin Young as the director of business development for the construction program. Dustin is responsible for managing the optimization of the AISI construction programs by providing strategic leadership to direct multiple construction committees and implement program business plans. He succeeds Dan Snyder, who was recently promoted to AISI vice president, construction program. Before joining AISI, Dustin was the manager of te...
TRUEGRID Introduces the First and Only Grass Paving System to the Market
TRUEGRID® ROOT® is a 100% Recycled Plastic Permeable Paver that Achieves Grass Stabilization Without Excavation and the Need for Permits Omaha, NE — August 22, 2023 — TRUEGRID®, the world's leading permeable paver company, introduces TRUEGRID® ROOT® Permeable Pavers. This advanced patented design serves as a method for stabilizing grass, eliminating the need for ground excavation. With its exceptional durability and use of recycled materials, ROOT offers an affordable, high-performance solut...
Energy and Regulatory Experts, Capital Providers Discuss Impact of Inflation Reduction Act at Annual Renewable Energy Leadership Conference
HOUSTON – Renewable Energy Alliance – Houston and Rice Business Executive Education today convened the Second Annual Renewable Energy Leadership Conference at Rice University to explore the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act, a year after it was signed into law. Today’s discussion provided an opportunity for voices from leading renewable energy companies, the U.S. Department of Energy and capital providers to discuss the impact the IRA has had on Houston and beyond, and what to expect go...
Hexagon announces refresh of Puerto Rico’s and U.S. Virgin Islands’ aerial imagery and elevation mapping data
12-inch resolution RGB and CIR orthoimage of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands Critical baseline data sets for disaster and response planning (Washington, D.C., U.S.A., 22 August 2023) – Hexagon’s Geosystems division today announced the immediate availability of updated high-resolution aerial data covering the entire Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands as part of the HxGN Content Program. Captured during the 2021 - 2023 flying seasons, the data set includes...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
