Thornton Tomasetti Vice President Alejandra Menchaca to Participate in U.S. Frontiers of Engineering Symposium
(New York, N.Y. ) – Alejandra Menchaca, Ph.D., LEED AP, WELL AP, a vice president in the Sustainability practice at Thornton Tomasetti, is one of a select group to be invited by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) to attend the U.S. Frontiers of Engineering Symposium (USFOE) to be held virtually on February 25-26. Each year, the USFOE brings together 100 innovative engineers under the age of 45 from U.S. companies, universities and government labs to discuss leading-edge research and...
TOMORROW: GPG Webinar—Single-Circuit Submeters
Please join us for a GPG Outbrief webinar on the evaluation of a low-cost single-circuit submeter. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) assessed the submeter at a testbed in Denver, Colorado. Researchers found that the submeter was highly accurate when compared with revenue-grade reference meters and would be valuable for overtime utility billing and improved fault detection and diagnostics. During the webinar, researchers and facility managers will discuss findings from the evaluatio...
Polyglass to Showcase Innovative Roofing Technology at the 2021 Virtual International Roofing Expo
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing systems, is pleased to announce that it will be an exhibitor at the Virtual Edition of the International Roofing Expo (IRE) on March 2-4, 2021. As one of the roofing industry's most reputable and widely attended trade expos, this year's IRE Virtual Edition will be available via a robust online platform, which attendees can access from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm ET daily. Polyglass will be featuring a wide range of product...
BIM for Infrastructure Webinar Series
The Highway Engineering and Exchange Program (HEEP) has partnered with TRB AED80(1) BIM for Infrastructure Visualization Subcommittee and buildingSMART USA Chapter to continue its BIM Education Webinar Series. This BIM for Infrastructure Webinar Series is for the U.S. Transportation Industry promoting Model Based Digital Delivery throughout the project lifecycle. The first in the series is titled, "Using Model Based Digital Delivery in Design and Construction" and is scheduled for Tuesday M...
DFI Annual Student and Young Professor Paper Competitions Call for Papers Extended
Hawthorne, N.J. : DFI and the DFI Educational Trust announce that the Call for Papers is open for the annual Student Paper Competition and Young Professor Paper Competition. The due date for abstract submissions has been extended until March 23. The winning authors are invited to attend DFI’s 46th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations in Las Vegas, October 12-15, 2021, to present their paper. Winners receive free conference registration, two nights of lodging and a $1,000 stipend for tra...
Registration Open for DFI-COPRI New York City Ports and Engineering Seminar Online April 14-15
Hawthorne, N.J. : Registration is open for the DFI-COPRI New York City Ports and Engineering online seminar being held April 14-15. Each day includes 4 hours of online presentations and discussion on policy, innovations and challenges in design and construction of port and coastal projects. Representatives from government organizations, engineering companies and contractors will deliver presentations on project planning, codes, environmental issues, foundation techniques and more. The complet...
Future City Judges Needed
March 6, 2021 10am to 4pm (Eastern, USA) The Future City Finals Competition is looking for volunteers who want to be inspired by the next generation of innovators. Volunteer to be a Q&A Judge Register Here Q&A judges will: Watch the team's video presentation. Ask the team questions live via ZOOM. Use our detailed scoring rubric. Are you ... A STEM buff, city enthusiast, and interested in hearing young people’s visions of the future? Then you'll make a...
Vectorworks Design Scholarship Opens
Vectorworks, Inc. invites undergraduate and graduate students to enter the Vectorworks Design Scholarship by March 31. Applicants that share their best work — either new or old projects — will have the opportunity to win up to $10,000 USD, gain professional recognition and propel their design careers. The winners’ schools also receive free Vectorworks Designer software and free virtual workshop training. Learn more and enter the global competition here! Undergraduate & grad students should en...
Franklin Electric Announces Recipients for Outstanding Achievements
Company recognizes top performers in its water segment FORT WAYNE, IN – FEBRUARY 2021 – Franklin Electric, a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of products and systems focused on the movement of water and fuel, recently held its 2021 Commercial Summit which included educational sessions, keynote presentations and celebrated sales achievements for its U.S. and Canada water operations. Award recipients were recognized for distinction in outstanding performance and customer s...
NASCC: The Steel Conference Is Virtual in 2021
CHICAGO - Steel is more than a dynamic physical material; turns out it can also hold its own in the virtual realm! The American Institute of Steel Construction is pleased to announce that NASCC: The Steel Conference is being held as a virtual event in 2021. Registration will open February 8. The Steel Conference is the premier educational and networking event for the structural steel industry, incorporating the World Steel Bridge Symposium, QualityCon, Architecture in Steel, SSRC Annual St...