Azbil Receives Frost & Sullivan 2021 Southeast Asia Building Automation Systems Customer Value Leadership Award for Second Consecutive Year
TOKYO, JAPAN - Azbil Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange code 6845) announced that it has received the prestigious Southeast Asia Building Automation Systems Customer Value Leadership Award for the second consecutive year from research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan as part of their 2021 Asia-Pacific Best Practices Awards. he Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognize best-in-class companies that have demonstrated excellence in their respective industries. Frost & Sullivan analysts...
Atlas Copco has agreed to acquire a leading provider of vacuum pumps in India
Nacka, Sweden: Atlas Copco has agreed to acquire HHV Pumps Pvt. Ltd. The company designs and manufactures vacuum pumps and systems for applications used in a wide range of industries. HHV Pumps was founded in 2009 and is based in Bengaluru, India, and has 151 employees. In the fiscal year of 2020 the company had revenues of approximately MUSD 6 (approx. MSEK 53). HHV Pumps is a leading provider of vacuum pumps used for chemical and pharmaceutical industries, electrical power equipment, g...
Joshua Bond Joins Curb Roller Manufacturing’s Outside Sales Team
FAIRVIEW, Kan. – Curb Roller Manufacturing, the world leader in shaped concrete roller screeds, welcomes Joshua Bond to its outside sales team. Bond will support the southeastern United States region, focusing on growing the company’s network of dealers while providing customer service, training and support to dealers and end users. “Joshua brings an outstanding background in providing quality service and maintaining strong relationships with dealers,” said Seth Ulmer, Curb Roller Manufacturi...
WSP USA and Mote Marine Laboratory Partner to Advance Coastal Restoration and Resilience
Alliance combines cutting-edge environmental and engineering design with innovative marine science and research to address climate change in the southeastern U.S. TALLAHASSEE, FL— Sarasota, Florida-based Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium has signed a memorandum of understanding with WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, to expand ongoing restoration and protection of coastlines and marine habitats in Florida and elsewhere in the southeastern U.S. The...
Robert J. Wills to Address STI/SPFA Members at Annual Meeting on November 7, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Robert J. Wills, P.E., vice president, construction for the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), will address participants at the Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA) Annual Members Meeting being held November 5-7, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. Wills’ address will take place on November 7 at 10:30 a.m. CDT. He will provide an update on the American steel industry by reviewing steel market conditions, public policy and trade issues, and th...
AASHTO council unanimously supports resolution to convert MASH into a performance spec
AASHTO’s Council on Highways and Streets voted Wednesday to support a resolution to convert the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) to a specification. The vote took place during the Council’s meeting as part of AASHTO’s annual meeting in San Diego. AASHTO maintains MASH and commissioned the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) to conduct a scoping study on the idea of converting MASH 2016 to a specification. The study was completed this year, according to a presentation by Maine D...
MHTN Architects Advances 17 Members Company-Wide
The Architecture and Design Firm Promoted Staff Throughout the Firm, Showcasing its Commitment to Internal Growth SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — MHTN Architects, a Salt Lake City-based architecture and design firm, specializing in education, commercial, healthcare, and urban planning projects, recently promoted 17 team members across the firm. In an effort to continue strengthening MHTN from within, and fortify the company’s expertise across its’ specialties, MHTN promoted at the associate, dir...
ConTech Company Bridgit Announces $24 Million CAD Series B Funding Round
The leader in construction workforce intelligence has doubled in size since its Series A funding round, and announced the hiring of two new executives. TORONTO, ONTARIO - Bridgit, a Toronto-based workforce intelligence technology company that’s focused on the construction industry, is announcing today that it has raised $24 million CAD in Series B funding. Founded by Chief Executive Officer Mallorie Brodie and Chief Operating Officer Lauren Lake, Bridgit’s post-Series B blueprint include...
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport unveils new home for celebrated public art piece
Phoenix, AZ -NYSE, TSX:STN A treasured mural that welcomed travelers to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s Terminal 2 for almost 60 years has a new home and was unveiled by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego Friday, October 22. Paul Coze’s three-piece work, “The Phoenix,” dominates a wall at the airport’s Rental Car Center. Visitors can see the mural as they leave the rental counters and exit the lobby to pick up their vehicles. Global design firm Stantec, working with general contractor...
Panasonic TOUGHBOOK Supports Swiss Engineering Company in Move to Paperless Construction Site
KIBAG’s construction workers’ capabilities are transformed with Panasonic Business solutions. BRACKNELL, UK. 26th October 2021 – KIBAG, a Swiss civil engineering company, is taking the final step towards a paperless construction site with the adoption of TOUGHBOOK G2 tablets. All workers and contractors can now access digital construction plans using the rugged tablet. The use of the devices shortens execution times and minimises construction errors. The deployment allows KIBAG employ...