Climate Financing Boosting Water Access for Millions in Developing Nations
In northern Kenya, Newton Kiriungi of the Mortenson Center, demonstrates a water quality sensor used to detect E. coli contamination in real time. Last year, researchers from water research institute Eawag, with support from several leading global organizations, reported that more than half the world’s population – over 4 billion people – have fecal contamination in their drinking water. Based on models developed for the study, the researchers found that only one in three people across...
Heating Season Begins: Experts Warn Buildings Still Waste Energy on Empty Rooms While AI-Based “Soft Retrofits” Could Solve Issue
Donatas Karčiauskas, an energy efficiency expert and CEO of Exergio (Source: Exergio) As the heating season begins, energy efficiency experts warn that heating, responsible for 32% of building energy use, still wastes energy on empty rooms and overshooting systems. They say AI-driven “soft retrofits” can cut heating waste by up to 30% within weeks. October 20, 2025. In North America and Europe, radiators and boilers are gradually being switched on for the first time this season. Heating,...
Afinitas Acquires RJ Watson
Acquisition Expands Afinitas Capabilities in Infrastructure Solutions Afinitas, the leading global infrastructure equipment and services company, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of RJ Watson, Inc., a key provider of engineered structural products and systems for the bridge, highway and heavy construction industries. This strategic move broadens Afinitas’ scope beyond its traditional precast concrete customer base and strengthens its position as a comprehensive provider...
New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services, New York Power Authority, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art Announce $25 Million in Planned Energy Efficiency Improvements
Groundbreaking Ceremony on October 15, Photo by Brian Rodriguez City-Funded Investment will Upgrade Gallery Lighting and Control Systems at The Met, the Most Visited Art Museum in the U.S. NEW YORK— Officials from the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), the New York Power Authority (NYPA), and The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) today announced a nearly $25 million energy efficiency project to equip the Museum with state-of-the-art sustainable lig...
MCKINSEY REPORT: Humanoid robots in the construction industry: A future vision
Humanoid robots are still at the pilot stage but could emerge as the solution to the construction sector’s productivity problem. How can industry leaders prepare for their entry into the workforce? For decades, the construction industry has wrestled with both rising demand and shrinking labor capacity. Productivity has stagnated, and the situation could soon worsen: Many workers are nearing retirement, and fewer young people are entering the field because of safety concerns, uncerta...
How to Improve Civil Engineering Design Workflows
The majority of U.S. Departments of Transportation have found a product that makes their team’s jobs easier. Public sector engineering teams benefit from CAD software that can simplify workflows and scale projects, enabling them to focus on what they do best: design. They need a platform with tools that can: * Simplify workflows: Incorporate all types of data, including legacy data and a variety of natively supported file formats—from DWG, SHP, and more—without the hassle of conversions....
Trimble Customers and Partners Shape What’s Next in Asset Lifecycle Management at Innovate 2025
Software Enhancements, AI Capabilities and GIS-centric Mapping and Asset Tracking Features Unveiled to Increase Efficiency and Reduce Total Cost of Ownership WESTMINSTER, Colo., October 16, 2025 — Trimble® unveiled new capabilities and continued development of its Trimble UnityTM software suite for asset lifecycle management at the Trimble Innovate User Conference held in Salt Lake City, Utah, October 14-17. Over 1,000 infrastructure asset owners and managers from North America attended the...
Tsurumi America Welcomes Chris Ingles as New Mid-Atlantic Regional Sales Manager
With more than 15 years of experience in the fluid solutions industry, Ingles brings a strong technical background and customer-oriented mindset to his new role. Tsurumi America is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Ingles as its newest Regional Sales Manager, serving the Mid-Atlantic. Throughout his career, Ingles has extensive experience designing and managing temporary bypass systems in the municipal wastewater market. His expertise with pumps, coupled with his commitment to customer...
Esri ArcGIS Location Platform Adds Session Usage Pricing for Basemaps
New Model Offers Predictable, Flexible Cost Structure for High-Traffic and Long-Session Applications REDLANDS, California —Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the release of a new session usage pricing model for basemaps available through ArcGIS Location Platform. This session usage model complements the existing tile usage pricing, which customers will still have the option to choose based on their operational needs. Developers and organizations will now have a...
Ardian raises $20bn to power essential European infrastructure
Fundraise underlines growing investor interest, with the United States being the largest investor base, in the European infrastructure asset class Ardian Infrastructure Fund VI is 90% larger than its predecessor, reflecting strong investor confidence in Ardian’s differentiated strategy and track record The fund’s success will continue to rely on investment in essential infrastructure across three verticals: energy, transport and digital infrastructure Ardian, a world-leading invest...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
