atNorth’s ICE03 Data Center Wins Prestigious Data Center Dynamics Award for Environmental Impact
The business secured the Environmental Impact Award for the innovative and responsible design of its ICE03 data center in Iceland. Reykjavík, Iceland – atNorth, the leading Nordic high-density colocation and built-to-suit data center provider, has won the ‘Environmental Impact Award’ at the Data Center Dynamics Awards, a category celebrating robust evidence of reducing the environmental impact of data center operations.atNorth’s expansion of its ICE03 data center in Akureyri, Iceland topped the...
Zekelman Industries Announces Procurement Leadership Transition
Brian Churlik promoted to Vice President of Procurement as longtime executive Mike Mechley retires CHICAGO (December 11, 2025) — Zekelman Industries, the leading independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and a pioneer in integrated real estate development, today announced that Brian Churlik has been promoted to Vice President of Procurement, succeeding Mike Mechley, Executive Vice President of Procurement, who is retiring after nearly two decades of extraordinary service to t...
Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces Strong-Bond™, a Fast-Curing, Coloring-Changing Anchoring and Bonding Adhesive
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has launched Strong-Bond™, a fast-curing adhesive for everyday anchoring and repair of concrete, masonry and stone. Strong-Bond features innovative Color Cure™ technology, which dispenses blue then changes to gray when cured for efficient, guesswork-free installation. Its fast-set formulation cures quickly across a wide range of temperatures, from 104°F (in as little as 20 minutes) dow...
Arcadis selected by Health Care District of Palm Beach County to deliver new Behavioral Health Coordinated Care Center
Project represents a new offering from Arcadis in the US, building upon established experience from Arcadis’s UK and Canada teamsPALM BEACH, FL – December 11, 2025 -- Arcadis, a global leader in intelligence-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, today announced its selection by the Health Care District of Palm Beach County to deliver architectural design, permitting, and construction administration services for the new 60,000 square-foot...
Urban Engineers Announces Vice President Promotions
Philadelphia, PA - Urban Engineers, Inc. (Urban) is pleased to announce that the following valued employees have been promoted to the title of Vice President. These individuals have demonstrated exemplary leadership and a commitment to the firm's growth and success, as well as to its people. Paul Archibald, PE, PTOE, Traffic Department ManagerJason Babel, PE, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Department ManagerPeter Brennan, PE, LEED AP, Ports and Waterways Department ManagerAntonio Dit...
Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces PFUD™ Post Frame Undersaddle Hangers for Easier, Faster Layout
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is simplifying post frame construction with the launch of two PFUD™ undersaddle hangers. The hangers feature a two-sided design so that one hanger supports ceiling joists on each side of a truss instead of requiring a separate face-mounted hanger for each joist. The continuous seat fits snugly under the truss’s bottom chord, automatically aligning parts vertically for an easier, faster...
Trimble Launches SketchUp AI, a New Suite of AI-Powered Modeling, Visualization and Help Tools
Trusted, intuitive AI to accelerate workflows, explore creative concepts and excel with SketchUp. WESTMINSTER, Colo., Dec. 10, 2025 — Trimble today announced SketchUp AI, a suite of AI tools that simplify modeling, visualization and navigating the SketchUp ecosystem of 3D design solutions. Initially available as a monthly subscription, SketchUp AI delivers powerful new AI capabilities that fit seamlessly into existing workflows to empower creative exploration, reduce time-consuming tasks, and su...
HDR Research Provides Guidance on Participant Compensation in Infrastructure Public Engagement
HDR Transportation Strategic Communications Director Katie Caskey recently completed a multiyear research initiative examining the current state and potential of participant compensation within infrastructure public engagement. Caskey’s work, which was funded through HDR’s Fellowship Program, resulted in a decision-making framework practitioners can use when considering compensating people to take part in public engagement activities like focus groups, surveys and committees. Caskey’s recommenda...
Has ‘Reality Capture’ Evolved from Buzzword to Frictionless Workflow?
For a long time, reality capture processes functioned in isolation. Each step seemed disconnected, characterized by different data capture methods, software, file formats and workflow boundaries. As a result, the term felt more like a buzzword than a cohesive process. However, recent years have indicated a shift towards more integrated workflows across the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) and geospatial sectors. Businesses that embrace this technology are reaping significant ben...
IBTTA Appoints Mark Chung as New Executive Director and CEO
Veteran mobility and safety leader to guide IBTTA through a new era of technology, infrastructure funding, and global collaboration WASHINGTON – The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA), the worldwide association for owners and operators of toll facilities and the businesses that serve them, today announced the appointment of Mark Chung as its new executive director and CEO, effective Dec. 10, 2025. Bringing a Proven Record of Mobility, Safety and Global Leadership to IB...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
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