Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Names VP, Technical Services
CHICAGO, December 10, 2024 – The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) has named Amy Trygestad as its new vice president, technical services. Trygestad will serve as PCI's primary technical representative, overseeing the development, review, and dissemination of technical knowledge for the precast, prestressed concrete industry. “I’m proud to join PCI and be a part of such a passionate and forward-thinking organization,” Trygestad said. “I look forward to collaborating with PCI me...
A Dozen Designers, Industry Professionals, and Educators You Should Know for 2025
CHICAGO - What drives innovation in today’s structural steel industry? The people who dedicate their time to making a difference. The American Institute of Steel Construction will recognize 12 of them for their extraordinary contributions at NASCC: The Steel Conference next year. “Designing, fabricating, and building with structural steel are team sports--and they work best in tandem,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. “Our industry remains innovative thanks to MVPs from...
Chryso North America Introduces EnviroAdd™ Cement Additives to Advance Low-Carbon Concrete
Next generation activators address blended cement challenges in North America Chryso, a global leader in sustainable construction solutions and part of Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals, announced the launch of EnviroAdd™, a new portfolio of customized cement activators for North American customers. These advanced additives optimize the performance of blended cements, including Type IL Portland Limestone Cement (PLC), accelerating the shift toward low-carbon concrete. Chryso’s latest inn...
Xylem Acquires Majority Stake in Idrica to Empower Water Utilities With Intelligent Solutions
Companies will further integrate solutions that help utilities accelerate digitalization and tackle critical challenges such as water scarcity and aging infrastructure WASHINGTON, DC (Dec. 10, 2024) – Global water solutions company Xylem (NYSE: XYL) today announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Idrica, a leader in water data management and analytics, to empower water utilities with intelligent solutions for their most critical challenges. Xylem Vue, which combines Xylem’s existi...
STV and NYCHA Commemorate Opening of State-of-the-Art Waste Collection System in Harlem
Polo Grounds is the Nation’s First Public Housing Complex Using Pneumatic Waste Collection NEW YORK, NY – STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today celebrated the opening of a state-of-the-art trash terminal at New York City Housing Authority’s (NYCHA) Polo Grounds Towers in Manhattan. It marks the first of four residential buildings on the site that will utilize the modernized waste collection system, which...
Mammoet begins major bridge replacement project at Amsterdam Centraal Station
The heavy-lift specialist will replace five bridges at Amsterdam’s main train station over a five-year period Mammoet, the global heavy lift and transport specialist, has begun work on a major bridge replacement project at Amsterdam Centraal Station. Four steel railway bridges, and one concrete bridge, will be replaced on the east side of the key rail hub – with minimal disruption to commuters. Working with Dutch engineering company Dura Vermeer, Mammoet is carrying out these ren...
UT Austin’s Karl H. Frank to Receive Top Educator Honor
CHICAGO - Professor Emeritus Karl H. Frank, PE, PhD, became a legend during his 36 years at the University of Texas at Austin--and his impact continues today. That’s just one reason the American Institute of Steel Construction is proud to present him its most prestigious honor for educators: the 2025 Geerhard Haaijer Award for Excellence in Education – an award only presented nine times previously since 1999. Over the course of his career, Frank has made enormous contributions to structur...
Esri GIS to help develop digital farms
Frontier Agriculture partners with Esri UK to bring location intelligence to farming industry Frontier Agriculture has signed a new partnership with Esri UK, enabling it to create advanced geospatial solutions for the UK farming industry. By providing a better understanding of location data across the entire lifecycle of food production, the collaboration aims to tackle some of the major challenges facing arable farming today, including how to become more resilient and sustainable. Fo...
REDCOM Celebrates The Groundbreaking of Front Street Housing
Westfield, NJ -- REDCOM Design and Construction is proud to announce the groundbreaking of its latest project on Front Street in Scotch Plains, NJ, commencing the start of new housing in the community. The building will have three floors, the first dedicated to parking, and the second and third consisting of 42 apartments. The parking garage will feature electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to accommodate the needs of future residents. The 80,181-square-foot development is expected to be...
Swift Navigation and CHC Navigation Join Forces to Deliver Fully Integrated Precise Positioning Solutions
Swift Navigation’s Skylark Precise Positioning Service and CHC Navigation’s GNSS receivers combine to deliver centimeter-accurate positioning for next-generation applications in autonomous systems, robotics, and surveying SAN FRANCISCO - Swift Navigation, a leader in precise positioning technologies, today announced its collaboration with CHC Navigation [Huace:300627.SZ], a global leader in GNSS solutions. The partnership integrates Swift’s Skylark® Precise Positioning Service with CHC Na...
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