S&T professor named executive director of American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists
ROLLA, Mo. – Dr. Daniel Oerther, a professor of environmental health engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, was recently named executive director of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES). Oerther recently served as the organization’s interim executive director, and he will now begin a three-year term in an official capacity. A member of the academy since 2005, he has earned several awards and served in multiple leadership positions. “...
Siemens and EnergyHub join forces for next generation DER management
Accelerated DER growth to challenge state-of-the-art grid management Open and modular approach will improve DER flexibility EnergyHub is a leading provider of grid-edge flexibility with nearly 1 million DERs under management Siemens brings extensive power grid expertise, global footprint to partnership Cooperation based on complementary portfolio elements, supports transition to distributed grid for net zero world Siemens has partnered with EnergyHub to expand its ecosyste...
Yunex Traffic enters the Electric Vehcile Charging Infrastructure Market in the US
Yunex Traffic delivers turnkey services for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure across the globe for the last ten years making us one of the most experienced EVCI providers in the industry. With the recent deployment of new EV chargers for the City of Peachtree Corners, Yunex Traffic has officially launched the EVCI practice in the United States. Peachtree Corners chose Yunex Traffic because of its experience in EVCI deployments and continued close ties to Siemens Smart Infrastructure...
Engineering News-Record New York Magazine Recognizes Wesbuilt Construction Managers as the 2022 Contractor of the Year
Engineering News-Record New York magazine (ENR NY) magazine has recognized Wesbuilt Construction Managers as the 2022 Contractor of the Year. Left to right: Wesbuilt Safety Director Rosie McCullagh, Project Manager Alberto Belmonte, Project Executive Chris Hinck, Senior Project Manager Zach Rogers, General Superintendent Monty Conley, Principal and Co-founder Donal McIntyre, Director of Estimating James Byrne, Project Executive Jody Hanly, and Preconstruction Manager Eoghan O’Carroll. Photo by P...
Michigan Adds NPCA’s Quality Assurance Course to State Concrete Certification
The Michigan Department of Transportation recently approved the National Precast Concrete Association’s PQS Level II-Quality Assurance/Quality Control course as an accepted alternative to its Michigan Concrete Association Level II certification. Michigan joins Texas, Florida and Arizona in recognizing a PQS Level II course for statewide personnel certification requirements. The PQS II-QA/QC course is available online through the NPCA education portal, which is available publicly at Precast...
GSSI Showcases GPR Technology at Con Expo 2023
Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc (GSSI), the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, will be showcasing its GPR equipment at Con Expo, March 14-18, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In booth #N12921 GSSI will display its UtilityScan® system, StructureScan Mini XT, and PaveScan RDM 2.0 for the utility, concrete, and transportation industries. The UtilityScan® system makes locating and marking the depth of underground utilities in real-time in the field easier. With r...
Updated ASCE Manual of Practice 92 Provides Latest Guidance on Inspection and Rehabilitation of Manholes
Reston, Va. – ASCE’s Manual of Practice, Manhole Inspection and Rehabilitation, Third Edition, MOP 92, provides a valuable update to reflect current and complete inspection, as well as grading protocol that offers logical step-by-step guidance for maintaining and improving the longevity of manhole systems. This is a collaborative work by the Manhole Inspection and Rehabilitation Task Committee of the Pipelines Infrastructure Committee of the Pipeline Division of the Utility Engineering and Surve...
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Announces 2023 PCI Design Awards Winners
CHICAGO, January 10, 2023 – The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute is excited to announce the winners of 2023 PCI Design Awards. Three panels of jurors honored 25 winners and eight honorable mentions for the specials, buildings, and transportation categories. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the PCI Design Awards program which recognizes creative and innovative useses of precast concrete. A panel of engineers, architects, and precast concrete producers judges all nominees. The buil...
Innovations improve field productivity and subcontractor management for better cost and schedule certainty
Newest enhancements to InEight’s construction project management platform bring better forecasting accuracy, improved field collaboration, and more visibility and control over subcontractor performance. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – InEight Inc., a global leader in construction capital project management software, has announced its latest suite of software innovations, which are designed to increase forecasting accuracy, field productivity, and subcontractor management. These latest updates pr...
Watson-Marlow announces new Qdos 60 PU pump with advanced polymer metering capabilities
The new Qdos 60 PU has a pumphead with a polyurethane tubing element. The dosing process is regulated by an external control system. With an expanding market worldwide for advanced polymer dosing systems, the introduction of the Qdos 60 PU peristaltic pump from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) is a timely addition to the company’s range. It means operators can now deploy efficient, safe, and reliable polymer metering at any water or wastewater treatment plant. Polymers...