Spiezle Opens Philadelphia Office to Serve Expanding Client Base
Philadelphia, PA - Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc., is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office in Philadelphia. The 6,200-square-foot office is located near the historic Liberty Bell at 615 Chestnut Street. It will enhance the firm’s presence in Philadelphia, and surrounding areas, to provide clients with full-scope architectural services. Bob Reid, AIA, LEED AP, Principal at the firm, will oversee the new office. “"Opening this new office in Philadelphia further cements our c...
Explore Nashville's Sights and Sounds at 2024 World of Asphalt, AGG1
World of Asphalt and the AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo takes center stage in Nashville March 25-27, 2024. rofessionals should make their plans now to make the most of their trip to the Music City. WHAT TO DO When attendees aren’t exploring the 400+ exhibitors or soaking up the educational sessions, the Music City offers plenty of ample entertainment. Extend your trip around the expo by taking in weekend activities. Here’s a few ideas for asphalt and aggregates professionals: GRAND OLE OP...
CORE Erosion Control Adds Virginia Co-Packing Location
Additional Co-Packers Planned for 2024 Vienna, OH, March 2024 – CORE Erosion Control Services has added a co-packing location in New Kent, VA. “We’re excited about partnering with the team at Allied Pallet to supply CORE filter socks and other products to this growing area of the country,” Dwayne Trafka, CORE operations manager, said. “It gives us leverage in the Atlantic region to be able to offer our customers and distributors lower pricing to compete in that market.” Allied Palle...
Utility Expo Announces New Chair Ahead of 2025 Show
MILWAUKEE – The Utility Expo announced Brian Metcalf, CEO of Ring-O-Matic, has been named show chair for the 2025 show. He will lead the exhibitions management committee, a volunteer group of utility construction industry executives for overall show planning. The Utility Expo, named the #1 trade show in the utility industry, returned in 2023 with record-setting attendance. Over 21,000 utility construction professionals from all 50 states, as well as 60 counties, attended the show in Louisvill...
Worldwide Innovators Join The Water Council’s BREW 2.0
Milwaukee, WI, March 7, 2024 – Ten water technology start-ups from five countries – spanning AI for water utilities to nutrient-harvesting from algae to rapid detection of bacteria in drinking water – will receive targeted training, network connections and the opportunity to pitch their innovations worldwide as part of the 2024 cohort of The Water Council’s BREW 2.0 Post-Accelerator. The companies, hailing from the U.S., Canada, Ireland, France and Switzerland, will receive several weeks of...
DIGroup Architecture Names Two New Associates to Leadership Team
Kate Haas and Debbie Koehler promotions reflect commitment to promote from within New Brunswick, NJ / Philadelphia, PA., March 7, 2024 – DIGroup Architecture has announced the appointment of Kate Haas and Debbie Koehler to the role of associate in a move that deepens the firm’s leadership team and reflects its continued growth and empowerment of women. The appointment of Haas and Koehler also marks the firm’s newest class of associates and the first non-architects to achieve this d...
Planera Announces Integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud to Streamline Project Scheduling and Planning in the Construction Industry and Beyond
The new integration connects Autodesk Construction Cloud with Planera’s groundbreaking approach to construction scheduling and planning San Jose, CA – March 7, 2024 — Planera, a construction critical path method (CPM) scheduling and planning solution, today announced an integration with Autodesk Construction CloudÒ, a portfolio of software and services that combines advanced technology, a builders network and predictive insights for construction teams. The new integration combines Planer...
Advantages of PEX Plumbing Systems Detailed in New Technical Document
PEX: State-of-the-Art for Potable Water; Historical Overview of Discontinued PB Piping Materials Also Examined IRVING, Texas - March 7, 2024 - A new technical document that addresses the critical differences between crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing systems with polybutylene (PB) systems has been published by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI). The initiative was deemed necessary to eliminate any confusion between the two products because of problems associated with polybutyle...
DFI Announces New Student Engagement Committee
Chris Woods Named Chair Hawthorne, N.J. (March 5, 2024): DFI announces the formation of a Student Engagement Committee. The committee, with support from DFI Educational Trust, will develop consistent student opportunities and experiences that raise awareness of career opportunities in our industry, grow interest in DFI and provide members the opportunity to interact with prospective employees at school and DFI events. “DFI recognizes that the future of our industry depends upon our ab...
Historic Project Linking Rome and Vatican City Uses Advanced Technology and Local Knowledge to Keep Water Flowing
Relocation of Major Sewer Infrastructure Enables Construction of Pedestrian Link for 35 Million Visitors to the 2025 Jubilee WASHINGTON, DC, (March 7, 2024) – Water technology is playing a crucial role in an urban regeneration project to connect Rome and the Vatican City for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee. The historic project will extend the Lungotevere in Sassia underpass to enable the creation of a new pedestrianized zone that connects Castel Sant’Angelo with St. Peter’s Square. The...