NFPA releases Construction Site Fire Prevention Program Manager Online Training, announces webinar panel focused on building under construction safety
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) launched a new Fire Prevention Program Manager Online Training Series today to help the building industry understand and adopt the strategies defined in NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, which calls for a fire prevention program and a designated manager to enforce safety onsite. The topic will also be discussed by a panel of industry experts during an Addressing Fire Safety Challenges During Co...
Vectorworks, Inc. Invites Users to its First Virtual Open House on April 21
Registration is open globally for Vectorworks Open House, allowing users to connect with Vectorworks developers Columbia, MD — Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. will host its first-ever Open House for all users on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. This interactive virtual event will provide customers in the architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment design industries the opportunity to meet the minds behind the software, ask questions of product experts and d...
ASCENT Publishes Autodesk Revit 2021 Fundamentals for Residential Design Learning Guide
ASCENT- Center for Technical Knowledge has expanded its Autodesk Revit learning content for residential architects and drafters as well as for students and educators, by releasing a residential-dedicated Revit learning guide - Autodesk Revit 2021 Fundamentals for Residential Design. It is the latest Revit 2021 title from ASCENT and is available in both print and eBook formats. “Today, our popular line-up of Revit curriculum now includes a guide solely focused on meeting the unique needs of re...
Little Giant® Now Offers ½ HP Effluent Pumping Choices with Launch of New 12E Series Pumps
Fort Wayne, IN – Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) announces the launch of the Little Giant 12E Series ½ HP Effluent Pump for dewatering, water transfer and septic wastewater removal. The Series’ rugged design and reliable features make it ideal for the most challenging deep vault effluent applications. Performance is key with the new pumps, which are engineered specifically to tackle water demands deep underground. At the heart of each unit is a unique cloverleaf intake that allows...
WSP Completes Acquisition of Golder, Creating the Leading Global Environmental Consulting Firm, and Announces an Executive Leadership Appointment in Canada
MONTREAL - WSP Global Inc. (TSX: WSP) (“WSP” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Enterra Holdings Ltd., the holding company of Golder Associates ("Golder"), through a plan of arrangement pursuant to the Companies Act (Nova Scotia) (the "Acquisition"). Golder is a global consulting firm with approximately 7,000 employees and 60 years of experience in providing earth sciences and environmental consulting services. The aggregat...
How Woodford County, KY completed flood damage assessments with aerial imagery
How EagleView’s swift response after a major flood event helped this Kentucky county complete damage assessments and better serve its affected residents. Woodford County sits right in the heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky, a beautiful part of the country containing the north-flowing Kentucky River. According to Emergency Management Director Drew Chandler, neighborhoods along the river enjoy peaceful weather nearly all year. That’s what made it all the more challenging when a huge r...
WSP USA Joins VoLo Foundation, Climate Action Leaders in Launching 2021 Florida Climate Week
Convening environmental, sustainability and resilience advocates to explore regionally specific climate change issues and opportunities across the Sunshine State. JUPITER, FLORIDA — Florida Climate WeekSM, a free virtual forum scheduled for April 19-23, will bring together organizations and individuals driving action on climate change, including WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. The event is being developed and hosted by the nonprofit VoLo Foundati...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Announces $187 Million in Federal Funding Allocations for Four Bus Rapid Transit Projects
Transit projects in California, Utah and Washington State will receive allocations under FTA’s Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Small Starts Program WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced a total of $187 million in federal funding will be allocated to four Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) infrastructure projects in California, Utah, and Washington State. Funding is provided through FTA’s Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Small Starts Progra...
Eric Guizzetti Joins UMC as Reality Capture Operations Manager
Seattle/Mukilteo, WA – Eric Guizzetti has joined UMC as Reality Capture Operations Manager for the new Reality Capture + Equipment line of business. In his role, he manages the Reality Capture group. He is responsible for scanning projects and selling Leica products. UMC is an authorized reseller of Leica equipment. Guizzetti has more than 12 years of scanning experience, four of those in Leica Direct scanning. He also has experience in Leica in-house BETA testing. With 30 years in the constr...
District of Columbia PSC Chairman Willie Phillips to Lead the NARUC Select Committee on Regulatory and Industry Diversity
WASHINGTON (April 6, 2021) — National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners President Paul Kjellander has appointed DC Public Service Commission Chairman Willie L. Phillips as the new chairman of the Select Committee on Regulatory and Industry Diversity. The Select Committee promotes inclusion and prudent, competitive procurement practices to advance opportunities for women, minority and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses in utility supply markets. The Select Committee also a...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
