Newforma Forges Strategic Channel Partnership with TD SYNNEX Datech to Accelerate AECO Digital Transformation
The partnership expands access to best-in-class project and information management and collaboration tools for AECO teams worldwide. MANCHESTER, NH – September 2, 2025 – Newforma, the leader in project and information management software for the architecture, engineering, construction and owner (AECO) industry, today announced a strategic channel partnership with Datech, the specialist design software business of TD SYNNEX. A leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT e...
DuPont Wins R&D 100 for FilmTec™ Fortilife™ XC160 Membrane for Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
DuPont (NYSE: DD) recently announced that it has won three 2025 R&D 100 Awards in the Mechanical/Materials category—including recognition of the FilmTec™ Fortilife™ XC160 Membrane for industrial wastewater treatment and reuse. The R&D 100 Awards, sponsored by R&D World Magazine, recognizes the 100 most innovative technologies of the previous year. The FilmTec™ Fortilife™ XC160 Membrane is a reverse osmosis element designed to concentrate wastewater streams, enabling a more efficient and sust...
Biophilia Emerging Movement in Higher Education Interior Design
(St. Louis, MO) American architect, writer and educator Frank Lloyd Wright famously said, “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature, it will never fail you.” Incorporating natural elements and designing around natural landscapes became the inspiration behind many of Wright’s iconic home designs of the early to mid-1900s. Today, biophilic design – the practice of reconnecting people and nature within the built environment – is alive and well in higher education spaces, and for good reason....
Texas Water Crisis Spurs Bold Move: Coltala Acquires 60-Year-Old Industry Leader Alsay
Alsay's founding team circa 1960, launching a legacy of over 60 years delivering mission-critical water well drilling and infrastructure services to Texas communities. Dallas Fort Worth, TX – Coltala Holdings, a Texas-based firm committed to acquiring and scaling mission-critical service companies, today announced the launch of Coltala Water Holdings with the acquisition of Alsay, Inc., one of Texas’ oldest and largest water well drilling and service companies. Founded in 1960 and hea...
ManWinWin Introduces Smart Maintenance Solutions for Water & Waste Treatment Sector
LISBON, Portugal, Sept. 2, 2025 - ManWinWin Software announces a new smart maintenance management approach tailored for the water and waste treatment industry, helping organizations optimize critical infrastructure, ensure compliance, and reduce operational costs. Key Challenges in the Water & Waste Sector Operators of pumping stations, wastewater treatment plants, distribution networks, and water quality monitoring systems face unique challenges: Ensuring continuous availability of c...
Trends September 2025
In this section, Informed Infrastructure compiles infographics from trusted sources that reveal insight on infrastructure spending. We also compile some of the top infrastructure stories that shouldn’t be missed. For ongoing news coverage, turn to Informed Infrastructure online (www.informedinfrastructure.com), our Twitter feed (@IInfrastructure) and our weekly e-newsletter. Global Renewable Power Installed Capacity Surging to 11.2TW by 2035 According to the GlobalData’s report, “R...
Wilo Introduces the Stratos GIGA2.0-I – A Smart, High-Efficiency Vertical In-Line Pump for Next-Generation System Optimization
Wilo-Stratos GIGA2.0-I (Variant) Cedarburg, WI – WILO USA LLC, a subsidiary of WILO SE, is proud to announce the launch of the Wilo-Stratos GIGA2.0-I, a high-efficiency, smart vertical in-line pump designed to redefine energy savings and operational intelligence across HVAC and industrial systems. Built with an IE5 electronically commutated motor, the Stratos GIGA2.0-I sets a new benchmark for low energy consumption and advanced system integration, offering exceptional performance in app...
PFPS™ Purlin Splice Connector From Simpson Strong-Tie Reduces Costs, Enhances Installation Efficiency for Post Frame Construction
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced the PFPS24 purlin splice connector for post frame construction. Designed to simplify roof purlin connections, the PFPS24 eliminates the need to offset and overlap purlins, keeping them in line along the entire length of a gable roof. The connector’s design enhances purlin and roof panel installation efficiency and improves fastener alignment; furthermore, it reduces mate...
Community Partnership Helps Provide Storm-Resilient Roof in Honor of Fallen Army Ranger
Deerfield Beach, FL – Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems, worked alongside DH2 Building Associates, SPEC Building Materials, and Brandon Roofing to provide a new, storm-resilient roof for a Florida Gold Star family. The collaborative effort highlights how companies can come together in support of local communities, honoring military families while promoting resilient construction ahead of hurricane season. Honoring a Local Gold Star Family T...
Students from California and New York Win Transportation Video Contest
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — A graduate student from the Finger Lakes Region of Western New York and a high school junior from Southern California are winners of the 14th Annual American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) “Student Transportation Video Contest.” Sponsored by the association’s Research & Education Division, the competition challenges young people to explore the importance and complexities of the nation’s transportation network. Students from across the country submitte...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
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