Value Engineering with MCI®-2020: Counteracting Shortages, Cutting Costs
With rising inflation, material shortages, and the ever-present demand of staying within budget, engineers and construction companies today are increasingly turning to the concept of value engineering. One important facet of this effort is safely finding ways to extend the useful service life of existing structures. When it comes to maintenance and repair, silane shortages and rising prices are making life more difficult for building owners and engineers. In light of these constraints, Cortec’s...
Warren Controls Offers Series 2900 Industrial Control Valves
Offering excellent modulating control of a wide variety of fluids Bethlehem, PA – Warren Controls, a leading manufacturer of control valves and specialty fluid handling products, announces the Series 2900 industrial control valves, ideal for food and beverage, packaged water heaters, pharmaceutical, and general service applications, as well as wastewater applications with moderate pressure drops and temperatures from -20º to 400ºF. The Series 2900 features rugged cast iron bodies and...
Vectorworks 2023 to Provide Time-Saving Benefits to Designers
Latest BIM and CAD Product Line Focuses on Process Automation, Allowing More Time for Designing. Columbia, MD — Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. will soon launch the 2023 version of its product line, focused on providing time-saving tools that automate tedious processes and let designers focus on high-quality design. The upcoming release includes Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight and Fundamentals, along with 2023 versions of ConnectCAD, Braceworks and Vi...
Crosby BlokCam Upgrades Crane Camera System Range. Improved safety and reliability
The Crosby Group, a global leader in lifting, rigging, and load securement hardware, has launched upgrades to its popular range of Crosby BlokCam crane camera systems, including battery improvements. The updates extend the legacy of the original X2 and M3 systems, which have I delivered clear enhancement of load handling in several sectors, most notably construction and renewable energy. The X2 is renowned as the industry’s first fully modular system compatible with tower cranes, while the M3 i...
Emlid released Reach RX—pocket-sized RTK rover for $1599
Emlid has launched a new product—Reach RX network rover. This is a high-performance multi-band RTK rover with a focus on simplicity. To start a job, simply enter the credentials for your corrections network (NTRIP), no more configuration is required. Reach RX fits in a pocket and is easy to carry anywhere you go. Uncompromising centimeter accuracy Emlid Reach RX is a multi-band rover tracking GPS/QZSS, Galileo, Glonass, and Beidou. It’s designed for working with any corrections network (NTRI...
Skanska upgrades the A46 road in the Midlands region, UK, for GBP 345M, about SEK 4.3 billion
Skanska has signed a contract with National Highways to upgrade a 6.6 kilometer stretch of the A46 Newark Bypass in the Midlands region, UK. The contract is worth GBP 345M, about SEK 4.3 billion, which will be included in the order bookings for Europe in the third quarter 2022. The project will deliver a dual carriageway A46 Bypass, providing two lanes in each direction, between the Farndon and Winthorpe junctions. Works will also include the construction of a new five-arm roundabout at Winthor...
Introducing ArcGIS Maps SDK for Unreal Engine
ArcGIS Maps SDK for Unreal Engine brings direct ArcGIS integration to developers working with Epic Games’ advanced 3D creation tool, Unreal Engine 5. Over the last few years, the technologies originally developed for building gaming experiences have evolved into robust, real-time 3D development tools that embrace a broad range of industries. Developers are using these tools to build whole new classes of applications. Sometimes referred to as serious games, or immersive experiences, these soph...
More power from smaller motors with new SKF Hybrid deep groove ball bearing
A new high-performance two-piece polymer cage pushes SKF’s Hybrid deep groove ball bearing into new limits and gives more flexibility in the design choices. By allowing higher rotational speeds, it operates more quietly and efficiently than bearings with common cages. Furthermore, it enables higher power density, leading to more power output from the same size electric motor. Gothenburg, Sweden: SKF has developed a new hybrid deep groove ball bearing for high-speed applications. The new beari...
NV5 Geospatial Introduces Industry’s Most Rugged, Multifunctional Robot for Electric Substation Monitoring
ARIS II Rover Helps Utilities Improve Uptime and Reduce Costs Through Regular Monitoring of Critical, Remote Assets HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – NV5 Geospatial, North America’s most comprehensive geospatial science data firm, today announced the debut of its ARIS II Rover. The upgraded robotic electric substation monitoring system comes after five years of in-field implementation and testing. The rover meets the industry’s most exacting standards for ruggedness and reliability, enabling it to funct...
Shaper Launches Studio - A Simplified Design Tool for Craftspeople
Become a Designer with Just a Few Clicks - Perfect for Laser Cutters, Cricut or CNC Machines San Francisco, Stuttgart, Germany — Shaper Tools, the San Francisco-based woodworking and robotics company, announced the launch of Studio, an exciting new simplified design tool for craftspeople. Studio is compatible with Glowforge, Cricut or CNC machines. “One of the biggest challenges for craftspeople looking to work with digital tools like a laser cutter, 3D printer or CNC machine, is cr...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
