Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $25,000 to Aid Recovery Efforts in Turkey and Syria After Devastating Earthquake and Aftershocks
Pleasanton, Calif. — On February 6, 2023, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria. The earthquake and subsequent aftershocks have resulted in over 22,000 deaths to date and left countless others without shelter, food and basic necessities in cold winter conditions. As a leading emergency response organization, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) will be assisting with recovery in both countries. The IRC has begun with an assessment of what is needed in Turkey and Syri...
3D construction printing solution with MAPEI’s Planitop 3D (NA) wins NAHB Global Innovation Award
MAPEI partner awarded prestigious industry recognition for code-compliant 3D building solution using MAPEI’s Planitop 3D and NEXCON printers to print structural walls that meet international building codes Deerfield Beach, Florida — MAPEI Corporation, a leading manufacturer of construction materials for the building industry including Planitop 3D mortar / ink announces that our strategic partner, Black Buffalo 3D Corporation has been awarded the gold Global Innovation award from the National...
CRTKL wins world best multi-residential design of the year for Central Park at City Walk
Central Park at City Walk, Dubai. Courtesy of CRTKL. CRTKL wins top honors at the International Property Awards (IPA), cementing itself as a global design leader and Central Park at City Walk as the new benchmark for multi-residential living. Dubai, UAE: The world is looking to London today as the results of the International Property Awards (IPA) are announced. Widely regarded as one of the most important and respected awards in the industry, the IPA are judged by an independent pane...
Three New Team Members Join Franklin Electric Industrial & Engineered Systems Business Unit
Fort Wayne, IN – Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) is pleased to welcome three new customer-facing team members to its Industrial & Engineered Systems (IES) business unit. Andrew Ross will take on the role of Senior Business Unit Manager – Aftermarket, while David Gray and Marty Lehmann will serve as Business Unit Sales Managers for the Industrial Distribution and OEM business units, respectively. In his new role as Senior Unit Business Manager – Aftermarket, Ross will lead the compa...
ACWA Power expands presence in Azerbaijan through key renewable energy partnerships
Inks multiple agreements with Republic’s Ministry of Energy and State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) New projects to build Azerbaijan’s clean energy and aid decarbonisation efforts Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: ACWA Power, a leading Saudi developer, investor, and operator of power generation, water desalination and green hydrogen plants worldwide, has announced that four separate agreements have been finalised for the development of new renewable energy in the Republic of Az...
Call for Board of Directors Nominations is Now Open
Candidates to be considered for positions on the NIBS Board of Directors are being solicited by the Board Nominations Committee. Nominations are open through March 20, 2023. The Board will provide preference to individuals from diverse sectors of the built environment, ensuring geographic variation and representing consumers, who may be affected by the actions of NIBS. It is preferred to have built-environment, consumer-interest representatives and subject matter leaders who have previously s...
Simpson Strong-Tie Receives Building Talent Foundation Industry Champion Award
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has been recognized by the Building Talent Foundation (BTF) as a 2022 Industry Champion at the 2023 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, NV (January 31 – February 2, 2023) for its commitment, contribution and collaboration in building a sustainable workforce in residential construction. BTF was founded in 2019 by 20 of the leading residential construction companies...
Teledyne Geospatial revolutionizes airborne lidar ROI with Galaxy Onboard: a real-time workflow solution
Vaughan, Ontario, CANADA – Teledyne Geospatial announced the release of the Galaxy Onboard, a workflow-focused solution that enables airborne surveyors to deliver quality-controlled processed data in real time. With Galaxy Onboard, Teledyne Geospatial has lowered the barrier of entry for organizations venturing into airborne mapping with a solution that does not require expertise or months of training. Galaxy Onboard will also offer exceptional value to airborne surveyors allowing them to exp...
New Technical Document Announced for the HDPE Pipe Use in Seismic Sensitive Areas
Provides Cost and Performance Ratio Data IRVING, TX – The Municipal Advisory Board (MAB) of the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced the publication of a new technical document that provides data for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) water lines in earthquake sensitive areas. MAB-9, Design of HDPE Water Mains for the Lateral Spread Seismic Hazard is available for free on the group’s website. “This is the first document of its kind that provides the rationale, data and...
StormTrap’s New Stormwater Treatment Device, StormSettler, Receives New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Certification Under Latest Protocol
StormSettler, developed by StormTrap, is a highly efficient stormwater treatment settling device that improves the quality of stormwater runoff. ROMEOVILLE, Ill.- StormTrap® announced today the release of the new stormwater treatment device, StormSettler™. The patent-pending treatment device, designed to remove sediment from stormwater runoff, has received New Jersey Corporation for Advanced Technology (NJCAT) verification and NJDEP Certification for online and offline use after su...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
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