New NARUC-NASEO Report on Resilience Valuation Highlights Potential of Microgrids
WASHINGTON — The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and the National Association of State Energy Officials today announced the release of a new report on innovative approaches to estimating the value of resilience. Authored by NARUC, NASEO and Converge Strategies, LLC, Valuing Resilience for Microgrids: Challenges, Innovative Approaches, and State Needs summarizes new approaches to valuing resilience that can be applied to proposed investments in microgrids and other resou...
ALLPLAN receives major order from Autobahn GmbH of the German Federal Government
ALLPLAN has won a major contract from Germany's largest infrastructure operator, Autobahn GmbH of the German Federal Government. © iStock Germany's largest infrastructure operator relies on BIM solution from ALLPLAN Munich, 23 February 2022 - ALLPLAN, global provider of BIM solutions for the AEC industry, has received a major order from the Autobahn GmbH of the German Federal Government. With the introduction of a uniform solution for the core processes of design, construction, operat...
Woolpert Adds Former Air Force Commander, Aviation Design Team Leader Wayne Kinsel
The established leader is known for his demonstrated success in managing large airfield programs and projects. PERRYSBURG, Ohio (Feb. 22, 2022) — Woolpert has hired retired Lt. Col. Wayne Kinsel, a former U.S. Air Force commander and public works director, as an aviation design team leader. The highly decorated, motivational leader has managed complex organizations, hundreds of personnel and infrastructure valued at over $3.9 billion. Kinsel earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineerin...
From Bus Repairs to Water Reclamation—Old Kentucky Building Brings New Uses for Storm Runoff
LEXINGTON, Ky - The 100-year-old former bus garage here is now providing the city with 21st century ecological benefits. The Greyline Station has a retention system that gathers rainwater from its five-acre site and holds some of it for reuse. Redeveloped and opened in 2020, the 65,000 square foot complex now has retail spaces, an event venue, restaurants, a public market and even a radio station. The new owner of the former Lextran public bus system’s headquarters and maintenance garage us...
AEP Span Launches Digital Experience Platform Powered by Concora; Streamlines BIM, Accelerates Building Product Specifications, and Increases Sales
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA AND ALPHARETTA, GA, USA - Concora, developer of the commercial building products industry’s only Digital Experience Platform designed specifically for commercial building product manufacturers, and AEP Span — a premier architectural metal roofing and siding products manufacturer—have formed a strategic partnership. This business alliance begins with the recent and successful commercial launch of AEP Span’s brand-new Digital Experience Platform technology, which core archit...
KAI Design Hires Scott Clark, Assoc. AIA, as Senior Architectural Designer in St. Louis Office
St. Louis, MO - KAI Design is pleased to announce the hiring of Scott Clark, Assoc. AIA, as Senior Architectural Designer at its St. Louis office. Clark’s new role includes contributing to the design process to prepare presentations and documents during Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents. He capitalizes on the talent and abilities of KAI’s multi-disciplined team environment to find strategic advantages and leverages them for project, group and firm success. Cla...
COWI brings in finance heavyweight as new CFO
COWI is excited to announce to announce that Claire Cobden will be joining the company as Chief Financial Officer, North America in February. Claire Cobden joins COWI as Chief Financial Officer, North America. Claire brings several years of senior leadership experience across multiple industries, including information systems engineering, financial services and gaming. Claire joins COWI from BlueShore Financial, where she held the position of VP Treasurer and was responsible for investment mana...
A 183-foot aerial platform for NY based Skyway Lift Rentals Inc.
Skyway Lift Rentals Inc, a company specialized in providing truck-mounted aerial lift rentals across the United States and Canada, has recently bought a 183-foot Bronto S183XR aerial platform. The new aerial will be delivered at the end of 2022 and it will be the third Bronto S183XR unit in Skyway’s fleet, allowing them to keep up with the growth of their business and customer demands. "We’ve been really pleased with the stability and reliability of our Bronto units. The Bronto 5+ control sys...
Looking forward to LiftEx 2022 in Aberdeen
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is joining the lifting industry in looking forward to the return of the LiftEx Exhibition in the UK, which will be held on 5-6 October 2022 at P&J Live in Aberdeen. LiftEx 2022 provides the first major opportunity in three years to meet face-to-face with lifting equipment providers. Taking part will be a tremendous opportunity to reconnect with customers, meet new clients and get back to business. A packed schedule of new and exciting feature...
FEPA Announces New Officers and Board Members
Florida Energy Pipeline Association (FEPA) is pleased to announce the newly elected vendor members to the Board of Directors. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida Energy Pipeline Association (FEPA) is pleased to announce the newly elected vendor members to the Board of Directors. Kevin Adams (Burns & McDonnell), Andy Morecraft (Kleinfelder), and DeAnna Musgrove (Castle Energy Group). The FEPA Board of Directors includes leading corporations who share the mission of the non-profit to provide safe and...