Thornton Tomasetti Announces Management Evolution Fueling Firm’s Plan to Be Global Leader of Change and Innovation in AEC Industry
Top, from left: Peter DiMaggio, Michael Squarzini and Tom Scarangello. Bottom: Wayne Stocks, Gary Panariello and Raymond Daddazio. New York – In pursuit of its goal to become the global driver of change and innovation in the industries it serves, Thornton Tomasetti’s board of directors announces the latest evolution in its leadership as the firm marks its 70th anniversary. The more than 1,500 engineers, scientists, architects and other professionals collaborating from over 50 offices in...
DMV Government/Industry Leaders Honored for Achievements in Clean Transportation
WASHINGTON - The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) today announces the winners of its 2019 Clean Transportation Awards. In its annual report to the US Department of Energy, GWRCCC reported a 2018 reduction of petroleum use in the DMV of more than 11 million gallons, resulting in greenhouse gas emission reductions of more than 54,000 tons. Organizations and individuals responsible for this success, along with other outstanding examples of clean transportation stewardship...
Vectorworks, Inc. Announces 2020 Version of BIM and Design Software
Experience a smoother workflow with improvements to the VGM level of detail. Columbia, MD — Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. announces the 2020 release of Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Designer and Fundamentals, as well as 2020 versions of Vision and Braceworks. This newest release brings improved software performance, quality enhancements and new data-driven workflows. “Data and usability are the cornerstones of this year’s product line enhancem...
The Wild and Igloo Vision Partner to Bring Real-Time VR/AR Collaboration to Immersive Shared VR Environments
The Wild and Igloo Vision partner to bring real-time VR/AR collaboration to immersive shared VR environments Portland, OR & Shropshire, UK – 10, September 2019 – Today, Igloo Vision and VR/AR collaboration platform The Wild announced their integration, which will open up even greater possibilities for collaboration and experiential design review for teams working in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC). Igloo Vision designs and develops immersive 360° projection spaces, along...
Hexagon to showcase its Smart Buildings & Infrastructure and Smart Cities & Nations portfolios at INTERGEO 2019
Hexagon AB, a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions, is showcasing its Smart Buildings & Infrastructure and Smart Cities & Nations portfolios at the INTERGEO expo and conference in Stuttgart, Germany, 17-19 September. The event’s theme, “Knowledge and Action for Planet Earth,” and special focus on the expansion of digital technology in mobility, construction and location intelligence applications, tie directly to Hexagon’s overarching value proposition: to shape productio...
API Issues Three New Integrity Management Standards for Offshore Natural Gas and Oil Production
WASHINGTON - Today, API published three new Integrity Management (IM) standards to ensure the continued reliable and efficient operation of offshore floating production platforms, including facilities designed to produce natural gas and oil, and export liquefied natural gas (LNG). “We continuously publish and revise standards to make offshore natural gas and oil production a safe, effective, and sustainable resource,” said Debra Phillips, Vice President of Global Industry Services. “An e...
Thermal Battery Producer Heats Up Storage Market
CCT Energy Storage Executive Director - Head of Research & Development Graham Warburton and Chief Executive Serge Bondarenko at the company's manufacturing base in Adelaide's southern suburbs. An Australian thermal energy storage company has reached in principle agreements to pilot thermal batteries in the telecommunication and eco-housing industries. CCT Energy Storage is on track to install its first commercial Thermal Energy Device (TED) at a mobile phone base station in Adelaide,...
Road-SIT Survey v. 7.5: The Features that Streamline the Survey Work
10 September, 2019, Bologna Italy – SITECO Infomatica SRL will be attending Intergeo 2019 in Stuttgart, Hall 3, Stand B3.025, showcasing the Road-Scanner family of Mobile Mapping Systems and the NEW software release of Road-SIT Survey. Road-SIT Survey is the mobile mapping data application developed by Siteco, fully compatible with the most widespread mobile mapping systems like the Optech-Lynx, Riegl-VMX, Topcon IPS3 and Leica Pegasus. And of course with the well-known Siteco’s Road-Scanner....
Flexible, Adaptable, Strong, Easy to Work With, ACH Foam Technologies’ Molded Polystyrene Foam Is Unlike Anything Else
WESTMINSTER, Colo., Sept. 10, 2019 - It isn’t like any other material - extremely strong yet incredibly lightweight; large but easily moved; durable yet capable of being finely articulated down to the smallest crevice. Molded polystyrene foam from ACH Foam Technologies is being used by sculptors at PLAYTIME to create immersive, animated playscapes and climbable characters. “We use artistry to create truly believable fairytale environments,” says Spencer Smith, a talented sculptor who spends h...
BQE Software Partners with Stripe to Help Firms Get Paid Faster
ePayments will allow BQE Core users to speed up cash flow by sending automated invoices that clients can pay instantly via credit or debit cards. TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 10, 2019 -- BQE Software Inc. and Stripe have partnered to help professional service firms get paid faster via online payment solution with automated posting to BQE Core accounting. “Businesses all over the world are recognizing the benefits of accepting credit cards, not just to get their invoices paid faster, but also to...