CFSEI to Host Webinar on “Innovative Cold-Formed Steel Floor System: Development, Behavior and Detailing” on August 26, 2021
Photo courtesy of Don Allen of Super Stud Building Products, Inc. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) will host a webinar on “Innovative Cold-Formed Steel Floor System: Development, Behavior and Detailing” on Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT. The webinar is designed for architects, engineers, building officials and contractors. Participants are eligible for 1.5 PDHs. The webinar will focus on the ideation, development, analysis...
Lloyd Brown Brings His Industry Expertise to HDR’s Transportation Strategic Communications Team
OMAHA, Neb. — Lloyd Brown has joined HDR as a senior strategic communications consultant helping to advance our focus on helping clients across North America manage communication and engagement on large infrastructure projects. He joins a rapidly growing group of over 140 strategic communication practitioners who work to deliver communications for our clients. A well-known transportation industry leader, Brown is transitioning from a decade as director of communications for the American Assoc...
Hogan Lovells advises Bridgestone on US$391m sustainability-led acquisition of fleet management software provider Azuga
Washington, D.C.; Baltimore – Global law firm Hogan Lovells is advising Bridgestone Americas on its US$391m acquisition of fleet management software provider Azuga Holdings, Inc., a transaction which will accelerate Bridgestone’s efforts to develop and deploy sustainable mobility solutions as a central pillar of the company’s advanced mobility strategy. Pending regulatory approvals, Bridgestone will acquire Azuga from Sumeru Equity Partners, Danlaw, Inc. and other shareholders. The Azuga fleet...
UC Davis fully opens net zero student housing community with 3,290 beds
Davis, CA- The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) recently hosted a grand opening for The Green at West Village, which includes 1.3 million square feet of student housing and amenity space. The $575 million project adds nearly 3,300 beds to the campus in apartment style units, helping the University toward its goal to house 50 percent of its student population. Phase I opened in September 2020. The Michaels Organization was the project developer, working with UC Davis in a public-priv...
Annual Request for Concrete Research Proposals Now Open
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council seeks to advance the concrete industry through the funding of concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures. The annual request for proposals is open now through December 1, 2021. Proposal and funding parameters include: Topics are encouraged from all areas of concrete research; Up to $50,000 may be approved per project for...
LDG’S JASON HURSH HONORED AS ASHE HARRISBURG MEMBER OF THE YEAR
AUGUST 2, 2021: Larson Design Group (LDG) is proud to announce that one of our team members has been honored as “Member of the Year” by the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE), Harrisburg section. Jason Hursh, PE, was recognized earlier this year for leading several initiatives, such as creating a YouTube channel for the section and posting recordings of meetings for those who were unable to attend in person. Most notably, however, was Jason’s work as chairperson of the section’s...
Velodyne Lidar Introduces Vella Development Kit for Building Autonomous Solutions
SAN JOSE, Calif.-Velodyne Lidar, Inc. (Nasdaq: VLDR, VLDRW) today announced a new software development kit which allows customers to utilize the advanced capabilities of Velodyne’s Vella lidar perception software in their autonomous solutions. The Vella Development Kit (VDK) enables companies to accelerate time to market for bringing cutting-edge lidar capabilities to autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), mobile delivery devices, industrial robotics, drones and more....
The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Announces Award for Worldwide Architectural and Engineering Support Services
The Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) has selected 12 Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firms for the Worldwide Architectural and Engineering Support Services Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). Selected from the distinguished stage one shortlist of 25 firms, these teams will provide program-level process- and procedure-improvement support, existing facilities surveys and analyses, and other project-specific support such as master plans, security...
ABB LEAF Awards Judging Panel announces its final official 2020/21 Shortlist
[London, United Kingdom]: The ABB LEAF Awards Judging Panel has announced its final official 2020/21 shortlist. Comprising the best new international building design projects over the last 24 months, the awards has received its largest number of entries to date across 17 diverse categories. The ABB LEAF Awards 2020/21 Lifetime Achievement Winner is Ms Francine Houben, Founding Partner and Creative Director of MECANOO Architects. More details to follow. All of the shortlisted projects inclu...
Nemetschek Group Brands Graphisoft and Data Design System Joining Forces to Further Expand Integrated, Multi-Disciplinary Building Design Solutions
Picture: Data Design System Customers will benefit from combined and powerful BIM expertise Complementary technologies create best-in-class workflows for architects and engineers Munich, July 30, 2021 – The Nemetschek Group, one of the world’s leading software providers for the AEC/O industry, today announced that its brands Graphisoft and Data Design System will merge to create a strong and customer-focused product portfolio of BIM solutions for integrated multi-disciplinary wor...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
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