3M Homeowner Survey Shows Strong Interest in Eco-friendly Construction Materials and Practices
october 12, 2021
From reducing air pollution to using renewable energy as a power source, U.S. homeowners have an overwhelming desire for more information, more choices, and more action across the industry for eco-friendly construction materials and practices, according to the 2021 3M Home Renovation Study.READ MORE...
Edwards-Pitman Environmental Joins Braun Intertec
october 12
Braun Intertec, a premier geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting and testing firm, is pleased to announce it has acquired Edwards-Pitman Environmental, a Georgia-based environmental compliance consulting firm. Edwards-Pitman Environmental brings a team of experienced environmental consultants known for their expertise in compliance and permitting on transportation, governmental and infrastructure projects in the Southeastern region of the United States. READ MORE...
Commercial and institutional sectors shake off worries to post solid gains. READ MORE...
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Honors Industry Leaders at Fall Conference
october 13
The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) bestowed honors to many members who have made significant contributions to the precast concrete industry at its 2021 PCI Committee Days conference in Rosemont, Illinois, September 22-25. Many PCI members and committees met in person while others attended virtually online because of the COVID-19 pandemic.READ MORE...
56% of firms report a need to hire professionals with 7-10 years of experience.
Hill International to Provide Construction Management Services for the PA Turnpike/I-95 Interchange, Phase 2 Project
october 12
Hill International (NYSE:HIL), delivering the infrastructure of change, announced that it has been selected by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to provide construction management (CM) services for the $200 million PA Turnpike/I-95 Interchange, Phase 2 project.READ MORE...
The Cohesive Companies Expand in Transportation Infrastructure Globally with Acquisition of OXplus and through Executive Succession
october 11
The Cohesive Companies, a wholly-owned but independently operated digital integrator business unit of Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced its acquisition of OXplus, the leading rail asset management specialist headquartered in Veghel, Netherlands. READ MORE...
VHB President & CEO Mike Carragher Named EFCG CEO of the Year
october 11
Environmental Financial Consulting Group (EFCG), the leading advisor to architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms, has named VHB President & CEO Mike Carragher the 2021 CEO of the Year. This prestigious honor recognizes Mike's outstanding industry leadership, work ethic, and integrity, along with the significant impact he has had on VHB's growth and success since taking the helm in 2015. Mike was presented with the award during the 32nd Annual EFCG CEO Conference in Denver, CO, on September 29.READ MORE...
$18M NSF Grant to Build National Semiconductor Fabrication Facility
october 11
Engineering researchers led by Distinguished Professor Alan Mantooth have received $17.87 million from the National Science Foundation to build and operate a national silicon carbide research and fabrication facility at the University of Arkansas. READ MORE...
Fictiv Announces Go-To-Market Trifecta to Accelerate Growth of its Digital Manufacturing Ecosystem
october 12
Manufacturing and technology executives from Jabil, Stratasys and Markforged join Fictiv as the digital manufacturer eclipses 100% year-over-year growth.READ MORE...
Microsoft Agrees to Expand Consumers' Repair Options
october 12, 2021
In response to a resolution filed by shareholder representative As You Sow, which encouraged Microsoft to respond to the growing "right to repair" movement — the company has agreed to increase consumers' options to repair their devices by the end of 2022. READ MORE...
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: Second International Drone Show Competition
october 1
European, North and Latin American and Asian drone show experts have joined efforts for the 2nd year in a row to unveil the best practices of the growing industry and run the Second International Drone Show Competition. The goal is to bring together the best representatives, their shows, animations and business approaches to exchange knowledge about breakthrough sustainable technologies for outdoor light events. Each of six winners will receive a diploma, special prize, and educational and marketing support.READ MORE...
Automating Data with Drones
october 1
Over of the last several years, drones and UAV technology have gone from a niche of the AEC industry to a fully-developed tool capable of not only collecting images, but also data. One of the pioneers responsible for this transformation is Christian Sanz, CEO of Skycatch. READ MORE...
JICA and Synspective start demonstration for the development of a disaster prevention management system in Guatemala using SAR satellite data
october 13, 2021
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Synspective have started a satellite use service demonstration to monitor ground movements in Guatemala City, Guatemala, as part of an information gathering and pilot project. READ MORE...
Morrison-Shipley Sets New Benchmark for Fast-Turnaround Reality Captures
october 1
Three weeks. That's how much time the surveying team from Morrison-Shipley Engineers, Inc., had to scan 250,000 square feet and deliver building floor plan models to Dallas-based Merriman Anderson Architects for 16 Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) facilities in spring 2021. READ MORE...
Join CHANCE® for a two-part webinar to learn how extreme events such as earthquakes, tsunamis, storm surges, hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters often cause substantial damage to the foundation of existing structures that requires rapid response for repair. In some areas, recurring events produce repeating damage to traditional foundations of lightly loaded residential and commercial structures. Learn why helical piles are an attractive engineered solution that can be used to provide rapid high capacity load bearing characteristics in most geologic settings for both new foundations and remedial repair. watch the replay!
Foundations for Extremes – Part Ii
aired august 26, 2021
Join CHANCE® for a two-part webinar to learn how extreme events such as earthquakes, tsunamis, storm surges, hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters often cause substantial damage to the foundation of existing structures that requires rapid response for repair. In some areas, recurring events produce repeating damage to traditional foundations of lightly loaded residential and commercial structures. Learn why helical piles are an attractive engineered solution that can be used to provide rapid high capacity load bearing characteristics in most geologic settings for both new foundations and remedial repair. watch the replay!
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