Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated Applauds EPA Initiative to Strengthen Technical Assistance for Water Systems
Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated Applauds EPA Initiative to Strengthen Technical Assistance for Water Systems RCAP supports renewed federal ‘back-to-basics’ focus on technical assistance for rural communities Washington, D.C. (March 4, 2026) – The Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated (RCAP) today expressed support for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s newly announced Real Water Technical Assistance (RealWaterTA) initiative. This back-to-basics program aims...
Newforma announces 2026 conference, heralding next era of innovation for AECO
Newforma World 2026, a prestigious industry event, will be held May 4-6 in Clearwater, Fla. CLEARWATER, Fla. – Newforma, the global leader in project and information management for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Owner (AECO) industry, announces Newforma World 2026 – The New Wave, taking place May 4–6, 2026 at the Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater, Florida. This year’s conference promises three days of transformative experiences designed to inspire, connect and empower AECO profess...
Univ. of Maryland Team Wins PCI Design Precast
Brandon Bosaz (left) and William Walker won first place in the 2025 PCI Design Precast competition. They presented their winning entry at the 2026 PCI Convention. Photo: PCI CHICAGO, March 2, 2026 – Brandon Bosaz’s and William Walker’s plan for a precast living/learning community they called Innovation Innovillage captured the top prize in the second annual PCI Design Precast contest. In the competition, college architecture students explore innovative uses of architectural precast concrete encl...
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program
Adam Telle, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, addresses the audience during the Picayune Strand Restoration Project ribbon-cutting ceremony. Telle was among several keynote speakers celebrating the completion of three pump stations. The Picayune Strand Restoration Project is restoring more than 55,000 acres of land. Restoration benefits are being observed in rehydrated areas, including the reestablishment of native plant communities and the return of animals such as wood storks an...
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Ground Breakers Session to Deliver Fast-Paced Insights on Technologies Reshaping Construction
Industry experts to present focused briefings on AI, automation, and cybersecurity trends MILWAUKEE – CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 will feature a high-energy Ground Breakers Stage session, “The Global Technology Trends Shaping the Construction Industry,” on Thursday, March 5, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. in West Hall 108 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Designed as a rapid-fire series of expert briefings rather than a traditional panel, the session will open with remarks from John Somers, Vice President, Cons...
Tech Challenge Puts AI at Forefront of Water Innovation
The Water Council launches global search for transformative water technologies Milwaukee, WI, Feb. 26, 2026 – The Water Council seeks AI-native technologies shaping the future of water systems for its spring 2026 Tech Challenge. This challenge focuses on innovations that form the building blocks of a cognitive water ecosystem, improving how water is sensed, treated, moved, recovered and managed through advanced prediction, automation, optimization or decision-making capabilities. The challenge i...
Water Collaborative Delivery Association Announces 20th Anniversary Symposium
Three Days of Education, Networking, and Forward-Looking Dialogue for Water Utility Professionals DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES - The Water Collaborative Delivery Association (WCDA) has announced its upcoming 20th Anniversary Symposium, a three-day gathering designed to bring water utilities, practitioners, and industry partners from around the nation together for high-value learning and connection. The symposium marks two decades of WCDA’s work advancing collaborative approaches that help utilities...
Registration Opens for Spring 2026 ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont, Illinois, USA
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced registration is open for the Spring 2026 ACI Concrete Convention, March 29 – April 1, 2026, in Rosemont/Chicago, IL, USA. Discounted rates are available until March 27, 2026. The official hotel for the ACI Concrete Convention is the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago Hotel, and all Convention events will take place here. View Pricing & Register Here » Known as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete, the event will bring together engineers, co...
Verifi® Unveils Next-Generation Platform, Ecosystem Strategy, and Technology at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
New technology and partnerships advance Verifi’s leadership in digital concrete management Boston, MA – Verifi®, the global leader in digital concrete management, today announced its next-generation platform architecture, new hardware system, strategic partnerships, and refreshed brand identity ahead of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026. These announcements mark a major step in Verifi’s strategy to build the open intelligence platform for concrete — connecting data, workflows, and partners across the value c...
PCI Installs New Chair and Board, Honors Members at PCI Convention
2026 PCI Chair Cheryl Lang receives the ceremonial gavel from outgoing 2025 PCI Chair Carlos Cerna. Credit: PCI CHICAGO – The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) held a successful and busy 2026 PCI Convention February 3-6 in Kansas City, Mo. Cheryl Lang, president and CEO of Tindall Corporation, was installed as the new PCI board chair and members attended a variety of special events, all while keeping busy at their committee meetings. More than 900 people attended the PCI Convention, w...