Government and industry call for more nuclear energy to meet net zero targets
Twenty countries have committed to nuclear energy to achieve their net zero emission targets and agreed on a number of guiding principles to increase momentum in their nuclear new build projects. At the Roadmaps to New Nuclear conference, organised by the French Ministry for Energy Transition and the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) in Paris, the energy ministers of 20 countries agreed on a joint communiqué in which they highlight the need for nuclear energy to meet global energy challenges....
ASCE Joins White House Summit on Building Climate-Resilient Communities
Newly released framework highlights critical role of adopting engineering codes and standards informed by latest climate data RESTON, Va. – The White House Climate Policy Office hosted the Summit on Building Climate Resilient Communities today and unveiled its National Climate Resilience Framework for communities to build more resiliently as they face increasingly severe weather events. The framework features comprehensive recommendations and opportunities for action, including partnersh...
Thousands expected to enter global photo competition highlighting beauty, sustainability and essential role of concrete throughout world.
2022 Overall winner Ferdz Bedaña (UAE) “Concrete in Life” open to all – professionals, amateurs or anyone with a smart phone New people’s vote category introduced to mark competition’s 5th birthday $10,000 (ten thousand US dollars) top prize for overall winner A popular photo competition, which attracts thousands of entries from across the globe, and highlights the sustainability, beauty and essential role of concrete in the modern world has launched. Concrete i...
Microban International to showcase sustainable antimicrobial solutions for building materials at Greenbuild 2023
Microban International is thrilled to be attending the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo 2023, taking place in Washington DC from September 26-29. This event will bring together global players developing solutions to improve sustainability, resilience, health and wellness in the construction sector. Microban – the world leader in antimicrobial technologies – will have a dedicated booth showcasing its wide range of unique antimicrobial solutions, and the company’s representatives will...
Simpson Strong-Tie Brings EasyFrame Component Saw and Open Platform Software Technology to BCMC Show and Framer Summit
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, will bring the EasyFrame automated marking system, along with a suite of adaptive, collaborative software and service offerings, to the 2023 Building Component Manufacturers Conference (BCMC) and Framer Summit September 18–22 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Simpson Strong-Tie partners with component manufacturers and lumber and building ma...
How Utility Pros Can Make the Most of Their Utility Expo Experience: Tips from Veteran Attendees
By: The Utility Expo staff MILWAUKEE - The Utility Expo is back and bigger than ever. With 1.4 million square feet of equipment to see and the top manufacturers in the utility industry to meet, there’s a lot to see and do! The Utility Expo asked veteran attendees and show staff to share their best advice for first timers coming to the show. Here are the top tips attendees need to know before they travel to Louisville, plus tips for maximizing time once there. Plan ahead Spend so...
AWWA and partners present Source Water Protection Week to safeguard drinking water
(DENVER) – The American Water Works Association (AWWA) invites water utilities, consumers and other partners to take part in the third annual Source Water Protection Week, Sept. 24-30. The campaign highlights the critical importance of safeguarding source water and ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water for everyone. Throughout the week, AWWA and many other organizations – such as the Source Water Collaborative – will raise awareness about the importance of working together to prote...
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy and Canadian Ambassador for Climate Change to Headline Cement Industry Event at Climate Week NYC
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy, David Turk and Canadian Ambassador for Climate Change, Catherine Stewart will be keynote speakers at a special Climate Week NYC event being hosted by cement manufacturers in North America and across the globe. Portland Cement Association (PCA)—representing America’s cement manufacturers—and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) will host a networking breakfast and two panel discussions on current challenges and the collective efforts needed from go...
ACI Foundation Hosts Technology Forum in Portland, OR
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council (CIC) gathered once again with participants and presenters to discuss technology and innovation at the 2023 Technology Forum. The successful event took place August 29-31, 2023, at the Benson Portland A Hilton Curio Collection Hotel in Portland, OR. The Technology Forum is an innovation-focused educational and networking event for concrete professionals. The Technology Forum provided attendees the opportunity to connect with representatives fro...
KROHNE to Showcase Wide Range of Water and Wastewater Products at WEFTEC 2023
Visit Booth 3805 to learn more about the latest flow and level instrumentation Beverly, MA: KROHNE, Inc. will showcase a wide range of its industry-leading water and wastewater products, including the latest version of the OPTISONIC 6300 clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter at WEFTEC 2023, Booth 3805. The Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference will be held September 30–October 4, 2023, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. Also to be showcased are TIDALFLUX 2300, K...
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