Simpson Strong-Tie Adds Deep Foundation, Earth Retention Rebar Reinforcing Alignment Products with PIERESEARCH Acquisition
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, today announced that it has acquired certain assets of Arlington, TX-based PIERESEARCH, LLP. Established in 1986, and acquired by the late Stan Agee and his wife Jan in 2005, PIERESEARCH offers a range of tested products for the deep foundation and earth retention industries. PIERESEARCH is an industry leader in rebar reinforcing alignment products, specializing in durable,...
New Geothermal GSHP Piping Systems Document Available
Parallel HDPE pipes installed as part of a buried geothermal header system. Photo courtesy of Geosource Energy Inc. PPI Model Spec MS-7 Provides Up-To-Date Information IRVING, Texas - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has released a new Model Specification document that provides guidance to specifiers, engineers, designers, and others about selecting, specifying and installing plastic piping materials for ground source geothermal systems. Prepared by PPI’s Building & Constructi...
ACI Foundation Funds 11 New Research Projects
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected 11 research projects to receive grants this year. The CRC seeks concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures in coordination with ACI Technical Committees. The following research projects will receive funding from the ACI Foundation and were awarded based on relevancy and potential impact of the research, supplemental support for the project such as col...
Cordia Announces Ownership of Pittsburgh’s District Steam Power Will Take Effect July 1
Regulated energy provider pledges to address existing infrastructure challenges while creating a roadmap for a more sustainable downtown Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH, PA: Cordia, a sustainability-driven energy solutions provider, today announced that effective July 1, 2023, it will begin offering its steam heat services to buildings in Pittsburgh’s central business district in addition to the Northshore and Uptown neighborhoods it currently serves. This marks the end of downtown Pittsburgh’s l...
Two Key Hires Strengthen HDR’s Transportation Equity and Environmental Justice Team
HDR has added two new regional leaders to its transportation equity and environmental justice team. Lee Caragiale will lead the firm’s Canadian transportation equity work, and Mike Washington will head the U.S. Central region equity and environmental justice activities. “With the recent U.S. federal executive orders on Equity and Environmental Justice, the objectives set forth in the USDOT Equity Action Plan, and the focus on Environmental Justice in Canada, HDR is well poised with the additi...
B2W Software Expands Alerts and Notifications Capabilities of Construction Management Platform
Advanced Features Enhance Communication and Further Streamline Heavy Construction Workflows Portsmouth, NH - B2W Software, a Trimble company and leading provider of heavy construction management software, has added extensive new alerts and notifications capabilities in the current release of its B2W Platform. The new features let contractors communicate automatically and in real time across the office, field and shop for further efficiency in resource scheduling, field performance tra...
Parker Hannifin Gas Turbine Filtration joins ETN Global Group
UNITED KINGDOM: Leading gas turbine knowledge sharing and advocacy group welcomes Parker Hannifin and its commitment to advance the clean energy transition. Parker Hannifin is delighted to announce membership of the prestigious ETN Global organisation, a non-profit body dedicated to supporting the clean energy transition through technology development, networking, and knowledge sharing. Energy systems are undergoing fundamental transformation, driven by the key trends of decarbonisation, d...
Now Available: Trimble Business Center Version 5.90
Released on May 30, 2023, Trimble® Business Center (TBC) version 5.90 software further advances capabilities targeted specifically at integrated and streamlined data management in our increasingly data-abundant ecosystem. The large volumes of data that are readily available from modern systems—high-resolution cameras, high-speed scanners and mobile mapping technology—can overwhelm computing and storage capabilities. TBC version 5.90 emphasizes features and functionality that automate tasks...
AISI Announces Dan Snyder as Vice President, Construction Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) today announced the selection of Dan Snyder as its new vice president, construction program. He is responsible for leadership of AISI’s construction programs, including commercial buildings, codes and standards, and transportation/infrastructure. Dan was formerly senior director of business development at AISI. He succeeds Robert J. Wills, P.E., who recently retired after nearly 33 years of service with the Institute. “During his...
Bentley Systems Announces iTwin Activate: Infrastructure Internet of Things
Spatial Data AI created an export tool that outputs digital twin models of powerline assets for immediate use in SPIDAcalc, accelerating the analysis of electrical infrastructure. Image courtesy of Spatial Data AI. Co-development Program to Accelerate Infrastructure Engineering Software Startups Focused on Infrastructure IoT Solutions EXTON, Pa.– Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the launch of iTwin Activate, a...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
