The Morton Arboretum named a finalist in World Business Chicago’s ‘Horizon Lines: Visions for Chicago 2050’ competition
Image-Courtesy-of-The-Morton-Arboretum —Arboretum’s equity-centered ‘Green City Rising’ vision seeks to improve climate resilience, public health and community vitality with citywide system of tree-focused green infrastructure— LISLE, Ill. (June 3, 2026)— The Morton Arboretum’s “Green City Rising: People and Trees Thriving Together” innovative urban design concept is one of six finalists in the Horizon Lines: Visions for Chicago 2050 competition, World Business Chicago announced June 3. Building...
Predictive Maintenance Startup Wins Tech Challenge
The Water Council sought AI-integrated water technology for spring challenge Milwaukee, WI, June 3, 2026 – Norwegian startup Aqua Alarm has won The Water Council’s spring Tech Challenge for its predictive maintenance technology that helps utilities identify failures before they occur. The challenge sought AI-native technologies shaping the future of water systems through advanced prediction, automation, optimization or decision-making capabilities. Sponsors Badger Meter, Watts Water Technolo...
National Precast Concrete Association Launches Inaugural "Built For Purpose" Awards Seeking The Best of American Infrastructure
In honor of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, NPCA is seeking best-in-class projects utilizing precast concrete to show the power of precast in the built environment Carmel, Ind. – June 1, 2026 – The National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) announced today the call for entries is open for its first “Built for Purpose Awards,” which will honor infrastructure projects showcasing the enduring role precast concrete has played – and will continue to play – in the growth of the United States and A...
Council on Vertical Urbanism Announces 2026 Award of Excellence Winners
Annual global competition recognizes projects redefining density, performance and urban possibility in a period of rapid transformation Chicago—The Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) today announced the recipients of its 2026 Award of Excellence honors, recognizing 73 projects, concepts and initiatives that exemplify new directions in vertical urbanism across the globe. Awardees representing work from 20 countries across 20 categories and subcategories reflect a growing emphasis on adaptability,...
USGBC California Announces 2026 Civic Leadership & Product Awards, to be presented at CA Green Building Conference
Awardees include California DGS, Mad River Mass Timber, San Luis Obispo’s Andy Pease, Blade Air Pro Filter, and Epic Cleantec Global Design Competition “Shaping the Future of Water Use at Home” Winners to be Announced at Conference LOS ANGELES (May 14, 2026) The USGBC California (USGBC-CA) will present the Product & Civic Leadership Awards on May 28, 2026, at its 25th Annual California Green Building Conference, being held on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley. These awards -...
Spectorgroup Named Architect of Record for 11 Bryant Park Plaza Repositioning
NEW YORK, NY — [May 14, 2026] — Multidisciplinary design firm Spectorgroup has been named Architect of Record for 11 Bryant Park Plaza, a through-block Manhattan office building owned by A.M. Property Holding Corp., Axonic Capital, and Platinum Properties. The firm is leading a comprehensive repositioning effort to elevate the asset's competitiveness and appeal to new and existing tenants. Located on 41st Street between Sixth Avenue and Broadway, the building connects to 40th Street and features...
MBH Architects' Project Western Landing Earns First Place at 2026 Modular Building Institute Awards of Distinction
Western Landing, photo credit: Barry Schwartz Photography Western Landing recognized for excellence in Green Building Modular Multifamily housing MBH Architects, is proud to announce that Western Landing, a supportive housing development in Harbor City, Los Angeles, California, has received First Place in the Green Building Multifamily category at the Modular Building Institute's (MBI) 2026 Awards of Distinction. MBH Architects served as Factory Architect of Record on the project, which was buil...
AISI Announces Recipient of 2026 Market Development Industry Leadership Award
Pictured Left to Right: Lourenco Goncalves, AISI Chairman and the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.; Michael A. Grubb, P.E., executive director of M.A. Grubb & Associates, LLC.; Kevin Dempsey, AISI president and CEO WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) today presented an award to recognize an individual who has made significant contributions to advancing the competitive use of steel in the marketplace — specifically in the constru...
Alpha Structural Named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List for 2026
Alpha Structural has been named to Fast Company’s 2026 Most Innovative Companies list, ranking No. 10 in Corporate Social Responsibility alongside companies like Microsoft and LEGO, recognized for its disaster response efforts and community impact following California wildfires. (Los Angeles, CA) May 12th, 2026 – Alpha Structural, a leader in structural and foundation repair, hillside stabilization, and landslide mitigation, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most I...
Preservation-First Strategy Makes MassDOT Winner of FP2 Sorenson Award
Sorenson Award is presented at NEPPP meeting May 5. From left are Bobby Betsold, FP 2 vice-president; Brian Kelleher, MassDOT deputy administrator and Chief of construction; Cody Holemo, MassDOT pavement preservation engineer; and Eric Thibodeau, NE PPP chair May 11, 2026 -- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is the winner of the 2025 James B. Sorenson Award for Excellence in Pavement Preservation, for its dedication to pavement preservation principles over the last two de...