Algeria hosts the 22nd Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum
Doha, QATAR: The 22nd Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) was held on the 12 November 2020, under the Chairmanship of HE Abdelmadjid Attar, Minister of Energy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria as its President. The meeting was convened by videoconference. It was attended by Energy Ministers and top authorities from Algeria, Bolivia, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Iran, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Russia, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela, as well as Angola, Aze...
GECF Ministerial Meeting and associated events to be held virtually
Doha, QATAR : The yearly Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) will take place on 12 November under the rotating Presidency of the Democratic People’s Republic of Algeria. The meeting, and its related events, will convene virtually owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 22nd Ministerial Meeting will discuss the current issues related to the gas industry and its interconnected domains of geopolitics, economy, and sustainability. Esteemed Ministers from the 20-member grou...
Xylem podcast ‘Through the Water Cycle’ dives into new series
New 2020 episodes address opportunities during changing times Charlotte, N.C. – “Through the Water Cycle,” on Solving Water: A Xylem Podcast, recently entered its second series, taking on trending issues in the ever-changing water industry, such as the shifting economic arena, impacts of COVID-19 and the opportunity for water utilities in extraordinary times. “Through the Water Cycle” is a podcast show providing information to water industry experts and consumers alike to better understa...
IECA and GMA Announce Cohosted Virtual Conference
Denver, Colo –The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Region One and the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA), a division of Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) will move the Geosynthetics Conference and IECA Annual Conference online. The conferences were originally scheduled to be co-located in Kansas City, Mo., February 21-24, 2021. “The safety of our attendees is of the utmost importance to us,” stated Samantha Roe, IECA executive director. “Stakeholders of...
Woolpert CEO Scott Cattran to Discuss Technology Strategies, Innovation at AEC Virtual Chief Executive Summit Today
Cattran will discuss the evolution of Woolpert’s digital strategies and will evaluate innovative digital ideas being considered in the AEC industry as a guest ‘shark.’ DAYTON, Ohio — Woolpert President and CEO Scott Cattran is scheduled to speak on “Digital & Technology Strategies & ‘Shark Tank 2.0’” from noon to 2 p.m. EST today, Nov. 5, at the AEC Advisors’ 2020 Chief Executive Summit. Cattran is among the CEOs and presidents who have been asked to take part in one of six virtual sessions o...
First 3D printing hackathon launched by LafargeHolcim and Witteveen + Bos
● The challenge: reinventing building design and methods of a 2-story residential building ● An online ideathon with the participation of world-class experts ● A final hackathon with live demonstrations in France in March 2021 ● Mentorship from leading experts, further collaboration and cash prizes reinventing its industry to build a world that works for people and the planet LafargeHolcim is calling on the world’s brightest students to reinvent the building industry, along with its partner...
Viewpoint Announces 2020 Construction Award Winners
Over the past few years, Viewpoint has honored several of its client companies that have overcome significant project challenges, showcased innovative building or operational practices, leveraged modern technologies to create success stories and more. Each year, dozens of companies submit their own stories for consideration for the Viewpoint Construction Awards. This year, winners were awarded from three distinct categories: most challenging project, most innovative use of Viewpoint technolog...
Video: AASHTO Executive Director Jim Tymon Previews the 2020 Annual Meeting
In this short video clip, AASHTO Executive Director Jim Tymon previews the 2020 AASHTO Annual Meeting, being held virtually from Monday, November 9, through Friday, November 13. U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will deliver remarks on Monday, November 9. Additionally, AASHTO is hosting eight knowledge and spotlight sessions during its four-day annual meeting to discuss some of the most important issues facing the nation’s transportation sector. Panel...
Miyamoto Selected for Unreasonable Impact
IMPACTING THE FUTURE OF FOOD, ENERGY, AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING After a rigorous selection process involving hundreds of world-class companies, Miyamoto has been chosen to join 12 other organizations at the 2020 Unreasonable Impact Americas program, which this year is being offered as a fully digital experience. Miyamoto will join the other entrepreneurs from across North America to take part in the virtual iteration of the Unreasonable Impact program Impacting the future of food, energy, sust...
The World LPG Association launches e-LPG Week
Paris: The World LPG Association (WLPGA) announced e-LPG Week, the single most important LPG focused event that brings the entire value chain of the LPG industry together. The event will be held virtually from 2nd – 6th November 2020. Themed ‘Bringing Energy to Life’, e-LPG Week aims to rally the LPG industry through interactive sessions and events, online networking, and a unique virtual showcase of LPG companies. Hosted by ENOC Group, e-LPG Week will touch upon many industry opportunitie...