Engineers Seeing Signs of Slowly Improving Business Climate, ACEC Research Institute Survey Shows
Washington, D.C. – A majority of U.S engineering firms (67%) remain steadfast that the U.S. economy is worse now compared to March 1, 2020, but also show growing optimism about an improving business climate, according to the latest COVID-19 Business Impact Survey, Wave 9. “The results of this survey reinforce what we’re seeing nationally across all industries. The business environment is improving, but it’s nowhere close to pre-pandemic levels. We’re starting to see the emergence of more opt...
DuPont Provides Sustained Healthy Water Solutions for South African School
Community-based purification project at Reneilwe Primary School inaugurated on World Water Day TEMBA, Gauteng Province, Republic of South Africa. March 23, 2021 – DuPont (NYSE:DD) donated a multi-technology water treatment plant that will provide safe, pure water to Reneilwe Primary School and the local community of Temba, Hammanskraal (north of Pretoria). The area’s water sources are afflicted by high levels of nitrate and phosphate contaminants, making municipal water unsafe to drin...
Clayco Completes One Hundred Above the Park in St. Louis’ Central West End
LOUIS – [March 23, 2021] –Clayco, a full-service, turnkey real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build and construction firm, today announced the construction completion of One Hundred Above the Park, a new residential tower overlooking Forest Park in St. Louis. Designed by Studio Gang and built by Clayco, this 518,000-square-foot, Green Globes-certified project is owned and developed by Mac Properties. The 36-story, 316-unit tower rises to 385 feet and includes a pool deck, fitness c...
Skanska improves the A428 road in the East of England region, UK, for GBP 507M, about SEK 5.8 billion
Skanska has signed a contract with Highways England to improve the A428 road in the East of England region, UK. The contract is worth GBP 507M, about SEK 5.8 billion, which will be included in the order bookings for Europe in the first quarter 2021. Skanska will build a new 16-kilometer dual carriageway between the Black Cat roundabout at St Neots and Caxton Gibbet. A number of junction improvements will be made, including a new three-tier junction at the Black Cat roundabout allowing free fl...
Nemetschek SE: Raised Targets for 2020 Fully Achieved - At Least High Single-Digit Growth with High Profitability in 2021
Revenues increase to EUR 596.9 million in 2020 (+7.2%), EBITDA margin at high 28.9% Recurring revenues increase by 19.9% to EUR 359.0 million, driven by subscription/SaaS (+79.6% to EUR 90.4 million) Outlook for 2021: At least high single-digit growth at constant currencies and attractive EBITDA margin of between 27% to 29% targeted Ambition 2023: Growth in the mid-teens following successful subscription/SaaS transition Munich, March 23, 2021 - The Nemetschek Group (ISIN DE 000645290...
Stantec expands Urban Places team in Chicago
Brian Jennett brings over 20 years of experience in community planning, real estate analysis, and economic consulting Chicago, IL -TSX, NYSE: STN Leading global design firm Stantec has welcomed Brian Jennett to its Urban Places team as an urban planner and real estate analyst. Based in the firm’s Chicago office, Jennett will provide consulting services such as market analysis, development strategy, and financial feasibility. He will work closely with clients in the private sector at t...
HNTB names Diana Mendes as corporate president of infrastructure and mobility equity
Accomplished transportation leader continues working to advance equity in transportation solutions. ARLINGTON, Va. (March 23, 2021) – Diana Mendes, AICP, has been named HNTB’s corporate president of infrastructure and mobility equity, a new position responsible for shaping transportation and mobility equity policy through collaboration with federal, state and local agency leaders. “As many of HNTB’s clients are being challenged to address inequities at an increased level of accountabi...
Bentley Acceleration Initiatives Launches OpenTower iQ, a Digital Co-venture with Visual Intelligence and Aeroprotechnik for 5G Towers
Conduct automated inventory including automated AI for equipment identification and classification. Millimeter-accurate Digital Twin Solution Combines Patented Dual-sensor Drone Technologies and Artificial Intelligence to Help Tower Companies Accelerate Rollouts and Enhance Decision-making EXTON, Pa. – March 23, 2021 – Bentley Acceleration Initiatives today announced the availability of OpenTower® iQ, a digital twin solution “powered by iTwin” for telecom towers that provides 3D...
EagleView and Esri Canada Announce New Integration Within Cityworks Platform
New integration will make it easier than ever for Cityworks users in Canada to access EagleView's high-resolution aerial imagery BELLEVUE, Wash. and TORONTO, Canada, March 23, 2021 - EagleView, a leading technology provider of aerial imagery and data analytics, and Esri Canada, a leading provider of geographic information system (GIS) solutions and sole distributor of Cityworks public asset management solutions in Canada, today announced a new integration to simplify the asset management work...
COVID-19 and sustainability among top themes set to impact power industry in 2021, according to GlobalData
COVID-19 and sustainability will continue to heavily impact the power industry, according to data and analytics company GlobalData, which has identified the top 20 themes set to have the most influence on the sector. GlobalData’s report, ‘Power Predictions 2021 – Thematic Research’, also identifies the other key themes that will shape the industry in 2021, such as hydrogen, renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage, technology diversification and mergers and acquisitions (M&A)...
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