The Commonwealth of Virginia Revolutionizes the Building Industry by Being the First State to Adopt ICC/MBI Off-Site Construction Standards
The adoption marks Virginia’s commitment to the expanded use of off-site construction and the promotion of greater regulatory consistency Richmond, Virginia –The Commonwealth of Virginia has approved the adoption of ICC/MBI Standards 1200 and 1205 as a part of their adoption package of the International Code Council’s suite of 2021 International Codes®. The Commonwealth becomes the first state to adopt the ICC/MBI Standards for Off-site Construction and is the first jurisdiction to do so sinc...
Three Winners Named for The Water Council’s Tech Challenge
Two winners are former accelerator participants Milwaukee, WI, Jan. 3, 2024 – The Water Council is pleased to announce the winners of our fall 2023 Tech Challenge, chosen by our leading participating sponsors to help solve real challenges in the water sector. The Water Council’s Tech Challenge connects water innovators with leading water technology companies, facilitating potential partnerships and helping new ideas and technologies gain exposure in the industry. The fall 2023 challenge so...
Montroy DeMarco Architecture-designed U.S. Headquarters Office of SOCOTEC in Manhattan Receives LEED CI v4 Platinum Certification
The highlight of the suite is a centrally located, 2,000-square foot open space that serves as a co-working area, technical library, pantry, and event and presentation space. Photo by Ola Wilk Photography New York, NY – A newly completed, 11,000-square foot U.S. headquarters office of SOCOTEC, Inc. (formerly Vidaris, Inc.) designed by Montroy DeMarco Architecture (MDA), received LEED Platinum certification from the US Green Building Council. LEED Platinum is the highest level of certific...
HDR Appoints John Henderson as New CEO
HDR, a global employee-owned architecture and engineering firm, has named its new chief executive officer. President and Chief Operating Officer John Henderson succeeds Chairman and CEO Eric Keen, who will continue as chairman of the company’s board of directors. Replacing Henderson as president and COO is Neil Graff, who previously served as the firm’s director of U.S. and North America operations. The planned transition will maintain HDR's success in delivering multidisciplinary design s...
Black & Veatch Earns Esri State and Local Government Specialty Designation
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.- Global engineering, consulting and construction leader Black & Veatch today announced it has earned the State and Local Government specialty designation from Esri, the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence and mapping. With this Esri Partner Network designation, Black & Veatch is recognized for its commitment in applying Esri ArcGIS technology to develop and configure ready-to-use solutions and deliver geospatial services...
AISI Updates Standard for the Design of Profiled Steel Diaphragm Panels
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has updated AISI S310, North American Standard for the Design of Profiled Steel Diaphragm Panels. This standard, first published in 2013, provides design provisions for diaphragms consisting of profiled steel panels which include fluted profiles and cellular panel profiles. The diaphragm may be installed with or without insulation between the panels and supports, and may be supported by materials made of steel, wood or concrete. AISI...
Heron Innovators Revolutionizes Liquid/Solid Separation for Wastewater Treatment in the Food, Dairy and Animal Products Industries
Suspended Air® Flotation produces a cleaner effluent and dryer skimmed solids while reducing operating costs and maintenance Roseville, CA – Heron Innovators, a pioneer in water treatment technologies, is driving the industry forward with its advanced Suspended Air® Flotation (SAF®) system, setting new standards for efficiency and effectiveness in solid/liquid separation in the food, dairy and animal products industries. SAF® has consistently demonstrated superior performance compared to...
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Opens New Office in Denver, CO
1700 Broadway (Photo: Beacon Capital Partners / Robert Benson Photography) National firm expands to offer building enclosure and structural engineering consulting services in the U.S. Mountain Region DENVER, CO, 21 December 2023 – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is pleased to announce the opening of its new office location in Denver, Colorado. Located in the “Atrium” building at 1700 Broadway, the space will welcome clients, partners, and team members to collaborate on cutting-edge pr...
Profile® Products and Freudenberg Performance Materials Partner to Offer Sustainable Erosion Control Solutions
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (December 21, 2023) – Profile® Products and Freudenberg Performance Materials have reached an agreement awarding Profile Products exclusive rights to distribute Freudenberg’s Turf Reinforcement Mat (TRM) and High-Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat (HP-TRM) line of products within the United States. Currently marketed as Futerra® and EnkaMat, these products are utilized to provide permanent erosion protection on challenging terrain. “As long-time partners, this agreement is...
Polyglass Welcomes Metro Building Solutions Inc. as their New Independent Rep Group in NY Metro and Parts of NJ Regions
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions, remains dedicated to consistently improving their services for their customers. Starting December 1st,2023 Polyglass is partnering with Metro Building Solutions, Inc. (MBSI) to build sales representation in the NY Metro & NJ areas. MBSI comes with a century of experience and with an extensive customer base of architects, developers, distributors, engineers, façade consultants, general contractors, installers,...
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