Stand Up and Drive: Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces New, Low-Cost Cordless Combo Kit for Decking and Subfloor Contractors
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced a new, lower-cost combo kit for its popular Quik Drive® Cordless PRO300SG2 auto-feed screw driving system. Powered by a DeWalt® cordless driver motor, the Quik Drive Cordless PRO300SG2 Decking System is designed for stand-up operation to make deck and subfloor installations fast and easy, and it’s now available without having to purchase the duplicative charg...
Air Gap: A critical measurement in hydroelectric generator performance
Kaman’s Static Air Gap Tool (AGT) is a portable measurement device that helps reduce downtime by providing a fast, repeatable and reliable means of measuring one of the most critical aspects of hydro-generator operation – the installed static air gap between the generator rotor and stator. Operating the AGT is designed to be simple: insert the device into the air gap to display and record measurement data, ensuring alignment of the generator rotor and stator. The Kaman AGT significantly reduc...
HCSS Highlights its Fleet Line of Software for Integrated Equipment Management
Equipment360, HCSS Telematics, and FuelerPlus enable efficient, real-time data entry and preventative maintenance across construction projects SUGAR LAND, TX: HCSS, a leading provider of innovative software helping heavy civil construction businesses streamline their operations, highlights its line of software products specifically designed for fleet operations. The HCSS Fleet product offerings include Equipment360, HCSS Telematics, and FuelerPlus. This suite of software and hardware off...
Echologics Launches ePulse® Optimize™ Condition Assessment Service for Water Utilities
ATLANTA – Echologics, LLC today announced the launch of its latest service, ePulse® Optimize™ condition assessment service, designed to help water utilities assess the condition of their distribution systems and identify potential issues before they become major problems. The ePulse Optimize condition assessment service is a non-invasive and cost-effective solution that enables water utilities to prioritize repair and replacement of assets in their distribution systems, proactively managing the...
Hexagon reaches new heights with launch of BLK2FLY Autonomous Indoor Scanning
Adds capability to autonomous flying laser scanner to scan indoor spaces safely and accurately (Heerbrugg, Switzerland — August 29, 2023) Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced a new capability for the Leica BLK2FLY: the ability to scan indoors, providing expanded coverage for complex scanning projects. The BLK2FLY now unlocks a new level of autonomy to build digital twins of entire structures, inside and outside. 3D reality capture of building exteriors and interiors is necess...
Video: NYPA Announces Unmanned Aircraft System Program
New York Power Authority (NYPA) is the largest state public power utility in the United States.
Vectorworks Embodied Carbon Calculator Wins Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award
Vectorworks Honored with Bronze Level Award in 2023 International Business Awards. Columbia, MD —Today, global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. received the Bronze Stevie® Award in the Sustainability Initiative of the Year category for the 20th Annual International Business Awards®. Specifically, the Vectorworks Embodied Carbon Calculator (VECC) was recognized for its innovation and achievements in sustainability. The VECC is a custom, pre-formatted interactive workshee...
TRUEGRID Introduces the First and Only Grass Paving System to the Market
TRUEGRID® ROOT® is a 100% Recycled Plastic Permeable Paver that Achieves Grass Stabilization Without Excavation and the Need for Permits Omaha, NE — August 22, 2023 — TRUEGRID®, the world's leading permeable paver company, introduces TRUEGRID® ROOT® Permeable Pavers. This advanced patented design serves as a method for stabilizing grass, eliminating the need for ground excavation. With its exceptional durability and use of recycled materials, ROOT offers an affordable, high-performance solut...
Hexagon announces refresh of Puerto Rico’s and U.S. Virgin Islands’ aerial imagery and elevation mapping data
12-inch resolution RGB and CIR orthoimage of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands Critical baseline data sets for disaster and response planning (Washington, D.C., U.S.A., 22 August 2023) – Hexagon’s Geosystems division today announced the immediate availability of updated high-resolution aerial data covering the entire Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands as part of the HxGN Content Program. Captured during the 2021 - 2023 flying seasons, the data set includes...
Hexagon releases cloud solution for utilities and telecoms geospatial asset management
HxGN Networks in the cloud empowers digital transformation of network planning and operations (HUNTSVILLE, Ala.) – Utilities and telecommunications companies looking to modernize asset management can benefit from HxGN Networks in the cloud, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering from Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division. HxGN Networks in the cloud is the only fully managed, SaaS geospatial asset management solution for utilities and communications. In addition to providi...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
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