Simpson Strong-Tie Brings Code-Listed, Project-Tested Solutions to World of Concrete Exhibition and Trade Show in Las Vegas
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, will bring a full suite of code-listed, solution-driven innovations to the World of Concrete June 8–10 in Las Vegas, NV. Engineered to boost efficiency and productivity while meeting common jobsite challenges for concrete and masonry contractors, the Simpson Strong-Tie Booth N2737 will feature a new, easy-to-saturate 44-oz. flat-weave carbon FRP fabric; the CI family of crack inject...
Power grab: researchers probe grid resilience using advanced batteries
Isolated multichannel battery and cell voltage measuring circuit for use in series strings A new university research partnership will show how advanced lead batteries can support electricity grid energy storage and plug-in to more renewable and other storage requirements for low carbon energy systems. The project is being led by the University of Warwick and Loughborough University, supported by the Consortium for Battery Innovation (CBI). Demand for batteries as a storage technology...
Eco Wave Power Appoints Head of Portuguese Operation
Stockholm, Sweden – Leading global wave energy developer Eco Wave Power Global ( formerly EWPG Holding AB) has appointed Pedro Ernesto Ferreira as head of its Portuguese operations. The news comes shortly after Eco Wave Power revealed the incorporation of a subsidiary in Portugal, which commenced the licensing process for first 1MW of the 20MW Concession Agreement entered with APDL in 2020. Mr Ferreira will be overseeing Eco Wave Power’s activities in Portugal, including the licensing and th...
IMAGINiT Earns Autodesk Services Accelerator Accreditations
Accelerator Accreditations Acknowledge IMAGINiT’s Ongoing Ability to Deliver Value and Innovation with Every Consulting Engagement BALTIMORE, MD ― June 8, 2021 — Recognized by Autodesk and thousands of customers for their design engineering expertise in the building and architecture, construction, civil and manufacturing sectors, IMAGINiT Technologies has earned multiple Autodesk Services Accelerator Accreditations. These accreditations recognize Autodesk partners for their skills in cu...
FARO Expands Digital Twin Product Suite, Acquires HoloBuilder Inc.
LAKE MARY, FL, June 7, 2021 - FARO® Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader of 3D measurement, imaging, and realization solutions for the 3D Metrology, AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction), and Public Safety Analytics markets, today announced the acquisition of HoloBuilder, Inc. HoloBuilder brings to FARO its leading photogrammetry-based 3D platform, which delivers hardware agnostic image capture, registration and viewing to the fast-growing Digital Twin market. With an i...
City of Columbus completes HNTB-supported Smart Columbus program
HNTB performed multiple services over five-year program including project management, systems engineering and performance measurement COLUMBUS, Ohio – The City of Columbus recently completed its five-year Smart Columbus program which aimed to demonstrate how an intelligent transportation system and equitable access to transportation can have positive impacts on everyday challenges faced by cities. HNTB was part of the Smart Columbus team from its early stages, supporting the city in devel...
Profile® Products Adding Third Wood Fiber Processing Plant by Q1 2022
The new facility will provide greater capacity to meet increased demand for the company’s sustainable products BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (June 7, 2021) — Profile® Products is continuing its expansion and growth initiatives by bringing a third wood fiber processing plant online, providing more than 100,000 tons of Thermally Refined® wood fiber capacity for its customers by Q1 2022. The plant is part of a major capital investment to meet growing demands for the company’s sustainable products and to r...
Continued educational opportunities for infrastructure rehabilitation and structural strengthening professionals
Range of TEC talks delivering PDH credits. (Houston, TX – June 7, 2021) With many trade shows and conferences still canceled or being delivered virtually, many infrastructure rehabilitation and structural strengthening professionals are struggling to access the continuing education they need to maintain their professional development hours (PDH) requirements. GeoTree Solutions, a leading global provider of highly engineered solutions for repairing, rehabilitating, strengthening, and p...
Woolpert Contracted by USACE for $22M Architecture, Engineering and Geospatial Contract
The five-year, capacity contract will support photogrammetry, data development and mapping worldwide. LOUIS (June 7, 2021) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District has signed Woolpert to an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity architecture and engineering services contract to provide photogrammetry, lidar, remote sensing, surveying, GIS, data development and mapping worldwide. The five-year, capacity contract has a value of $22 million. Woolpert Vice President and Nationa...
Cityzenith joins the World Economic Forum Global Innovators Program
Chicago based AI tech company Cityzenith are the newest invitee to join the prestigious World Economic Forum Digital Twin market leader Cityzenith has been chosen to be part of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Innovators community to support Cityzenith’s mission to decarbonize US cities. The Global Innovators Community is a group of the world’s most promising start-ups and scale-ups that are at the forefront of technological and business model innovation. The World Econom...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
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