ACEC Expands Its Thought Leadership Capabilities with New Research Institute
Washington, DC – The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) announced today that it is expanding its research and thought leadership capabilities with the formation of the ACEC Research Institute. The Institute replaces ACEC’s former Research and Management Foundation and will work to become the leading source of knowledge and thought leadership for creating a more sustainable, safe, secure and technically advanced built environment. “ACEC’s membership is comprised of thousands of...
Keystone® KeySystem™ III Retaining Wall System Evaluated by Federal Highway Administration
MINNEAPOLIS – The Keystone® KeySystem™ III retaining wall system was recently evaluated by the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) new Innovations, Developments, Enhancements and Advancements (IDEA) program. Administered by the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Geo-Institute, the technical evaluation of Keystone KeySystem™ III serves to help advance earth retention systems technology and the process for installing those systems. Structural applications for these systems include ret...
Registration now open for the Virtual Steel Conference
CHICAGO - The American Institute of Steel Construction is excited to announce a first: the Virtual Steel Conference. NASCC: The Virtual Steel Conference will bring more than 50 sessions with the industry leaders whose ideas are driving today’s innovation right to conference participants, wherever they may be--and registration is free. “We know this is a difficult time for everyone so we’re offering this virtual conference at no cost to attendees, including providing PDH credits,” said Scot...
Latest ASCE Press Book Offers Clear Explanation of Seismic Design Provisions for Standard ASCE 7-16
RESTON, Va. – Seismic Loads: Guide to the Seismic Load Provisions of ASCE 7-16 provides clear, authoritative explanations of the seismic design provisions contained in Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures, ASCE/SEI 7-16. When used in conjunction with the standard commentary, provided as a separate volume, structural engineers can apply the latest thinking in seismic design of new building structures. Authors Charney, Heausler, and Marshall help navig...
esVolta Selected by California Choice Energy Authority for 60 MWh Energy Storage Project in Southern California
esVolta, a developer and owner of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America, has been selected to deliver a new Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery energy storage system for California Choice Energy Authority (CalChoice), a hybrid joint powers authority made up of five operational community choice aggregations (CCAs) in the cities of Lancaster, Pico Rivera, Rancho Mirage, San Jacinto, and the Town of Apple Valley, California. Under the new contract, esVolta will develop, build, and ope...
Topcon launches global webinar program to encourage professional development from home
LIVERMORE, Calif. – April 9, 2020 – Topcon Positioning Group is launching a free webinar program for the construction, geopositioning and agricultural sectors, exploring key topics affecting the industry and providing the latest updates and project management solutions. The Topcon Talks series, consisting of numerous informative webinars, has been created in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and aims to provide those working from home with valuable educational resources, while maintai...
Stantec selected as Lead Technical Advisor for Hurontario Light Rail Transit project
EDMONTON, Alberta & NEW YORK & TORONTO - Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) have selected global design firm Stantec to provide technical advisory services for the Hurontario Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, which will connect the growing cities of Mississauga and Brampton, just outside of Toronto. The Hurontario LRT will run 18 kilometres of service from the Port Credit GO regional rail station near Lake Ontario to the Brampton Gateway Terminal, and include 19 stops along the way. The p...
American Concrete Institute Announces New Position Statements
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – In support of the American Concrete Institute’s mission, ACI has recently published three new position statements. These position statements support policy positions along with state, federal, and international programs, rules, and regulations. The Institute’s position statements are focused on advocacy efforts related to code development and adoption; and future statements may focus on other ACI programs, services, and activities. The new position statements includ...
Council Approves Centerpiece Development for Upcoming Trinity Mills Station
Carrollton, Texas – Carrollton City Council unanimously approved an agreement for a 125,000-square foot, six-story Class A office structure to serve as the marquee building within new Trinity Mills Station urban development. The City of Carrollton, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), The Integral Group, and Koa Partners signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) for the entire Trinity Mills Station on March 1, but Council’s approval at the Tuesday, April 7 meeting means planning for the first...
Autodesk BIM 360 Design Expands Global Collaboration Options with Europe Data Center
Autodesk BIM 360 Design, part of Autodesk Construction Cloud, continues to add critical features and services, including a new Europe-based data center offering for primary storage of product data, and a connection to Collaboration for Plant 3D. Used in more than 150 countries and supporting approximately 40,000 projects, BIM 360 Design helps architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals collaborate in real-time from anywhere, and within their own company or with different compa...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
