Tensar Unveils Next Generation of the Leading Geosynthetic Design Software
SpectraPave wins 2021 Constructech Top Products Award; launches online and mobile app (Alpharetta, GA) – For years, engineers, contractors and owners around the world have depended on Tensar’s SpectraPave software as a tool to design optimal pavement and gravel sections for a variety of subgrade support conditions. The new generation of this industry-leading software was specially redesigned to accommodate the collaborative, online needs of today’s civil and geosynthetic engineers. Spect...
New NARUC-DOE Nuclear Energy Partnership Enables State Energy Regulators to Explore Key Nuclear Power Issues
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners has launched a new five-year Nuclear Energy Partnership with support from the U.S. Department of Energy. Through this educational partnership, NARUC will provide opportunities for state public service commissioners and commission staff to better understand barriers and possibilities related to the U.S. nuclear fleet, the nation’s largest source of zero-carbon power. In 2020, 94 nuclear reactors produced approximately 2...
Trimble Joins Strategic Advisory Council
London, U.K. – buildingSMART International announced today that Trimble has joined the Strategic Advisory Council (SAC). As an existing member of buildingSMART International, Trimble’s intention to move to the SAC signals commitment to open data standards by enabling a strategic input into the buildingSMART community. buildingSMART’s SAC is a group of members who meet regularly to develop and execute on the core mission and values of the buildingSMART community. This group of organizations h...
International Code Council Releases New Framework To Address Energy Efficiency Needs Across the Entire Building Industry
Provides framework for IECC development with expanded scope and commitments, through standards development process Washington, D.C. – Today the International Code Council, the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions, released a new framework to assist governments and building industry stakeholders in meeting energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction goals. The Code Council Board of Directors, which consists of 18 government code officials wh...
PowerNEST and OpenRemote take sustainable living to new heights
A breath of fresh air for urban design: PowerNEST and OpenRemote take sustainable living to new heights In Strijp-S, the industrial heritage site of the former Philips lighting factories that now makes up the dynamic heart of Eindhoven, Trudo’s latest social housing development projects are leading the way for affordable and sustainable living with two new smart buildings. The first one is the ‘Haasje Over’ residence, to be built above one of the largest skate halls in Europe, and topped by a...
New ICC framework sidelines local government participation in energy code development
NBI strongly opposes changes, which make action on climate “non-mandatory” March 5, 2021--The International Code Council (ICC) announced today a new framework that changes the essential nature of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) development process from a model energy code to a standard. The change, described in vague terms in the ICC material, is impactful because it reduces the opportunity for cities and states to shape future versions of the IECC, even though they must subse...
Rosendin Recognizes Teams in ASC Student Competition
Electrical contracting firm challenged students with real-world situation tied to pandemic San Jose, CA (March 5, 2021) – Rosendin, the nation’s largest employee-owned electrical contracting company, is proud to recognize students from California Polytechnical State University (Cal Poly) for their award-winning presentation at the 2021 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Student Competition Regions 6 and 7. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the contest to be held virtually Feb. 3-6 and d...
38th Annual International Bridge Conference: Call for Bridge Tours
Bridge designers and engineers love the opportunity to get out and walk the active construction site of a bridge project! Since we lack the ability to offer an in-person tour during the conference, we are seeking a virtual tour to showcase your project. The tours will be presented during the “virtual IBC” through pre-recorded videos, provided by you. We are not looking for “Hollywood-style” production value, rather videos that may be shot on an iPhone or a drone GoPro camera. The only cri...
IECA Recognizes Leaders at the 2021 Virtual Annual Conference
Denver, CO – The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) announced winners for its environmental excellence awards during the 2021 IECA Annual Conference and Expo in February. The IECA awards program recognizes outstanding achievements in the erosion and sediment control and stormwater industries. This year's awards recognized young professionals under 30 and under 40, sustained partners, outstanding professional, sustained contributor and the environmental excellence award. Young...
Federal Court Decision Clears the Way for Faster Transportation Improvements, ARTBA & NSSGA Say
WASHINGTON — A major March 2 court decision has given every state in the country a clear understanding of how far federal jurisdiction extends over the nation’s water bodies, eliminating potentially costly delays in transportation system upgrades, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). In Colorado v. EPA [Environmental Protection Agency], the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit struck down an...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
