National Institute of Building Sciences Appoints Jade L. Rung, PE, PMP, as Chief Growth Officer
Washington, D.C. – April 15, 2026 - The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jade L. Rung, PE, PMP, as its new Chief Growth Officer (CGO). With over 30 years of experience leading critical infrastructure programs, fostering organizational growth, and strengthening public–private partnerships across the engineering and construction sectors, Jade brings a proven record of strategic leadership to the NIBS executive team. Jade has built a distingui...
From Pollution to Solution: Optimizing CO2 Conversion for a Sustainable Future
University of Toronto researchers finetune device that converts carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide, which is used in production of fuels, plastics, pharmaceuticals By Victoria Schramm Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions are fueling climate change—causing extreme weather, rising sea levels, and harm to ecosystems. Researchers from the University of Toronto (U of T) have found a way to optimize a device that helps convert CO2 into a variety of useful products including ethanol, plastics, and even pharma...
Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Highlights Advanced Automatic Transfer Switches with Bypass/Isolation for Critical Infrastructure
Built for durability, long life, minimal maintenance, and reliable performance Hingham, MA – Russelectric, A Siemens Business, a leading manufacturer of power control systems and automatic transfer switches, highlights its range of Russelectric® automatic transfer switches with bypass/isolation capability for water & wastewater treatment facilities, which allows the transfer switch portion to be isolated and de-energized for maintenance, testing, or repair. The Russelectric RTS-30 Series and Ru...
STV Promotes Joseph Palantino to Vice President and Pennsylvania Area Manager for Buildings
PHILADELPHIA, PA – STV today announced that Joseph Palantino, PE, has been promoted to vice president and Pennsylvania area manager in the firm’s national buildings group, where he will lead business growth, client engagement and project delivery across the Commonwealth. Palantino brings over 30 years of experience in capital program delivery, construction management and facility operations for complex public- and private-sector buildings. Since joining STV in 2021, he has served as an operation...
STV Selected to Advise Philadelphia Water Department on Treatment Plant Operations
First-Of-Its-Kind Advisory Contract Supports City’s Water and Wastewater System Resilience PHILADELPHIA, PA – STV today announced that it has been selected to support the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) under a new, first-of-its-kind operations advisory contract. Under this agreement, STV will provide strategic operations guidance for the city’s six treatment plants, including three drinking water and three wastewater facilities. PWD serves 1.6 million residents and manages a system that tre...
Mammoet and ULC-Energy sign nuclear cooperation agreement
Mammoet CEO Joost Goderie and ULC-Energy CEO Dirk Rabelink sign the agreement at Mammoet’s head office in Schiedam, the Netherlands. The partnership will support the Netherlands’ climate strategy through efficient nuclear power plant construction Mammoet and ULC-Energy have entered into a cooperation agreement to streamline the construction of state-of-the-art nuclear power facilities in the Netherlands. Mammoet, the global leader in engineered heavy lifting and transport, has supported the s...
Computational “time machine” shows solar and wind on track for 2°C target but not for 1.5°C
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Wind and solar power have grown faster than almost anyone predicted but projecting their future expansion remains surprisingly difficult. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed what they call a computational “time machine” – a model that outperforms existing projection methods by using AI techniques to analyse historical growth patterns across countries. Their central projection shows that onshore wind is likely to supply aroun...
Autodesk is the 2026 Recipient of The National Building Museum Honor Award
Global Technology Leader Recognized for Transforming How the World Is Designed and Made to be Celebrated at May 27 Gala— WASHINGTON, D.C.– April 14, 2026—The National Building Museum is proud to announce that Autodesk will receive the 2026 Honor Award, in recognition of the company's four decades of transforming how buildings, infrastructure, and the systems that support everyday life are designed and made. The award will be presented during the Museum’s annual Gala on Wednesday, May 27, a signa...
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Prioritizes Safety and Fiscal Resiliency with Solar-Plus-Storage System Projected to Save $12M
The system at the County Jail was designed using LFP battery technology, which is widely recognized for its lower risk of thermal runaway compared to other battery types. Carport installation projected to offset 55% of the County Jail’s energy use, reducing annual carbon emissions by 1,000 metric tons. Design prioritizes safety with LFP batteries and compliance with evolving standards. Financing via Power Purchase Agreement ensures predictable energy costs with no upfront investment. Salinas, Ca...
WISPR Systems' SkyScout 2+ Earns Blue UAS List Approval Validates Platform for Federal and Public Safety Deployment
Batesville, Mississippi – April 2026 – WISPR Systems, a U.S.-based manufacturer of secure unmanned aircraft systems, announced today that its SkyScout 2+ has been approved for inclusion on the Blue UAS list, reinforcing the platform's readiness for deployment across federal, public safety, and regulated commercial operations. The Defense Contract Management Agency's (DCMA) Blue UAS Cleared List evaluates unmanned aircraft systems for cybersecurity, supply chain security, and operational integrit...
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