Congratulations Caltrans, SFCTA and GLC — the Presidio Parkway is 10 Years Strong
Joint venture partners WSP and Arup join broad project team to commemorate a decade of success for landmark San Francisco project. Since 2015, Presidio Parkway has fostered a more interconnected Bay Area and enhanced development of its unique urban National Park. (©2025 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION) SAN FRANCISCO – Arup, a global built environment consultancy, and WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm, recently celebrated the 10th...
AI-driven predictive maintenance gaining traction in power industry, says GlobalData
Image Source: Energy & Power Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled predictive maintenance stands out as a key component in the pursuit of enhanced reliability and cost-effectiveness in the power industry. This advanced approach is revolutionizing operations in power plants by improving the predictability of equipment upkeep, optimizing the allocation of resources, and enhancing overall plant efficiency. It has the potential to decrease maintenance expenses by as much as 30% and boost equipmen...
Reform water sector now to rebuild trust says ACE Group
Publication of the final report of the independent review into the water sector’s regulatory system in England and Wales has been welcomed by ACE Group. The Independent Water Commission, chaired by Sir Jon Cunliffe, has now concluded its investigation into the provision of water and the quality of our natural water environment. The review is a direct response to a catalogue of pollution cases, financial difficulties, mismanagement and infrastructure failures within the sector, which comb...
Resilient Recovery Initiative Receives Grant From the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Following Eaton and Palisades Wildfires
LOS ANGELES – Climate Resolve and Resilient Cities Catalyst together received a $250,000 grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to seed development of a comprehensive Resilient Recovery Roadmap in response to the Eaton and Palisades wildfires that devastated Los Angeles communities. The Resilient Recovery Roadmap will shape a multi-year, multi-million dollar community-led effort that will guide billions of dollars in long-term recovery funding and build resilience to future disasters. Th...
Severe-Duty Motors: What It Takes to Thrive in Extreme Conditions
Severe-duty motors face significant challenges when operating under extreme temperatures Severe-duty motors are designed to withstand the most demanding operational conditions, where extreme environments challenge equipment performance and longevity. Industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, mining, metals, pulp and paper, water and wastewater, and cement production rely on these motors for their durability and consistent performance. Standard motors perfo...
Phenna Group continues to expand into the US with the acquisition of Briggs Engineering & Testing
We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Briggs Engineering & Testing, a respected American testing and inspection firm based in the New England region. This marks Phenna Group's 12th acquisition of 2025 and augments our fantastic H1 performance. It represents the 23rd bolt-on to our highly integrated Infrastructure Division and continues our ambitious growth strategy across North America. Briggs Engineering will be incorporated into Atlantic Testing Laboratories (ATL), a full-service e...
Lawrence Group Designs Second Basso Restaurant in St. Louis
(ST. LOUIS, MO) Lawrence Group’s Hospitality practice recently completed its second Basso restaurant in the St. Louis area. Opened on May 27, 2025 at Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights, the new Basso on the Plaza is the sister restaurant to Basso at The Cheshire which opened in late 2012 at the historic Cheshire Hotel in St. Louis City. Both restaurants are owned by Lodging Hospitality Management. “Years later, our client’s decision to return for another round affirms our team’s core beliefs:...
Solar Funding Hits $10.8B in 1H 2025, Reports Mercom Capital Group
Total Corporate Funding for Solar Sector Comes to $10.8 Billion in 1H 2025 19.9 GW of solar projects acquired in 1H 2025 Mercom Capital Group, a global clean energy communications and consulting firm, released its report on funding and merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for the solar sector in the second quarter (Q2) and first half (1H) of 2025. Total corporate funding, including venture capital/private equity (VC) funding, public market, and debt financing, in 1H 2025 totaled $10.8...
Stantec to provide program management and engineering services for Peel Region’s water and wastewater infrastructure program
Program will support anticipated growth in the Town of Caledon TORONTO, ON: TSX, NYSE: STN: Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected by Peel Region to manage a water and wastewater infrastructure program that will support expanded water and wastewater infrastructure within the Town of Caledon, Ontario. The program will help to address housing shortages and create affordable housing for the local community. Stantec will provide engineering servi...
Infrastructure Pipeline a catalyst for certainty, says ACE
ACE Group today welcomed Government’s publication of the new Infrastructure Pipeline, calling for it to be a “catalyst for certainty, investment and growth”. The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) has today published its 10-year Infrastructure Pipeline digital portal. The pipeline outlines £530bn of projects and programmes over the next 10 years and importantly will provide real-time updates on 780 planned private and public sector schemes. Marie-Clau...