Purdue and Duke Energy to explore potential for clean, nuclear power source for campus
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University and Duke Energy announced today (April 27) that they plan to jointly explore the feasibility of using advanced nuclear energy to meet the campus community’s long-term energy needs. With interest rising worldwide in new technologies that are reliable and carbon-free, Purdue and Duke Energy intend to study power produced through Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), a move that may be unprecedented for a college campus and a potential fit for Purdue’s energy ne...
HLW Hires Science and Technology Market Sector Leader to Strengthen Firm’s Laboratory Design and Planning Portfolio
Robert J. Thomas Joins the Global Architecture, Design and Planning Firm to Build Innovative Scientific Spaces New York — April 27, 2022 — HLW is excited to announce that Robert J. Thomas, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP has joined the firm as a Principal and Director of Science and Technology. Thomas brings nearly four decades of experience and a passion for creating spaces for advanced science to the team. His experience with laboratories and research facilities around the United States and across the...
Future Social Impact Hardware Innovators Invited to Apply for Inaugural Idea Lab by June 6 Deadline
New York – The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is now accepting applications from aspiring social entrepreneurs worldwide for the first round of its Idea Lab incubator, a new program that extends the reach of the ASME Innovation Showcase (ISHOW) hardware accelerator platform. Idea Lab is open to individuals and teams who have identified a pressing social and/or environmental challenge they think could be addressed through a hardware-led innovation. Applicants can submit either a...
'Equity in Infrastructure Project’ to Broaden Opportunities
The Port of Long Beach is planning $2.3 billion in capital infrastructure improvements over the next 10 years to enhance its competitiveness, efficiency and sustainability. Here, a construction worker helps build the wharf at Long Beach Container Terminal, one of the most advanced and greenest container terminals in the country.(image) Port helps found effort to drive federal infrastructure funds to historically underutilized businesses The Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) launched to...
SPH Engineering announces the 3rd generation of the UgCS SkyHub hardware
Riga, Latvia - April 26, 2022 - SPH Engineering announces the 3rd generation of the UgCS SkyHub hardware and releases the largest update of the UgCS SkyHub software ever. The development accumulates the 5 year knowledge of supporting diverse ‘drone and sensor’ integrations for geophysical and hydrographic purposes. The UgCS SkyHub hardware is a unique UAV onboard computer to support the collection of data from diverse sensors. The 1st generation version of UgCS SkyHub was developed in 2017 to...
S2A Modular Launches Exclusive PVGraf™ High Efficiency Graphene Solar Panels Feat. 20% or More Energy
New High Efficiency Solar Panels Engineered Originally for S2A Modular GreenLux Homes and Commercial Properties Are Now Being Made Available to Solar Companies, Installers Nationwide PALO ALTO, Calif., (April 26, 2022) – S2A Modular – creator of the first electrically self-sustaining, custom and smart-connected GreenLux™ luxury residences and commercial buildings – announced the launch of the company’s own line of High-Performance Photovoltaic Graphene Matrix Technology or PVGraf™ solar panel...
SuperGrit® Safety Treads Enhance Stairwell Footing
(Wooster, OH) – Wooster Products’ presents SuperGrit® two-stage safety stair nosings and treads which provide superior traction on interior or exterior stairs. Ideal for installation in new concrete or steel pan filled stairs, they are available in 11 standard colors or with high quality photoluminescent NITEGLOW® treads. SuperGrit® treads feature a heat treated, corrosion resistant, extruded aluminum base with a satin lacquered finish for an aesthetic appeal that is durable. Unique 2-stage c...
ACI Foundation Announces Election of New Chair and Trustees
The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of new chair of Trustees— Jeffrey Coleman, election of two new trustees — Khaled Awad and Keith Kesner, and the re-election of an existing trustee — Robert Frosch. The ACI Foundation is honored to have these outstanding individuals continue the work of the ACI Foundation. They join Ronald G. Burg, Joseph M. Bracci, Antonio Nanni, Michael Paul, and William Rushing on the ACI Foundation Board of Trustees. The ACI Foundation is a non-profit...
JCJ Architecture Announces New Project Director For Las Vegas Office
Accomplished Hospitality and Entertainment Designer JoyceLynn Lagula Brings Creative Vision and Fresh Perspective to the Firm LAS VEGAS, NV — JCJ Architecture (JCJ), a forward-thinking and nationally ranked planning, architecture, and interior design firm, is excited to welcome JoyceLynn Lagula, Assoc. AIA, to its Las Vegas office as Senior Associate and Project Director. In her new role, Lagula will mentor and guide design teams in translating clients’ visions into realities, strengthe...
Commercial Metals Completes Acquisition of Tensar Corporation
IRVING, Texas - Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) ("CMC") today announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of TAC Acquisition Corp. ("Tensar") from Castle Harlan, a New York-based private equity firm, for a cash purchase price of $550 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. Tensar is a leading global provider of innovative ground stabilization and soil reinforcement solutions, selling into more than 80 national markets through its two major product line...