Acrow Bridge Provides Temporary Wastewater Bypass Solution During System Rehabilitation in Arizona
Durable steel structure enables cost-effective, safe transport of rerouted sewage (Parsippany, New Jersey) – Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, is pleased to announce one of its modular steel bridges was recently utilized in a successful project to replace sewage system structures under the Santa Cruz River in Tucson, Arizona. Acrow’s bridge provided a safe bypass route for relocated sewage pipes, enabling the efficient excavation, removal and replaceme...
Trimble Introduces Next Generation MPS566 Modular GNSS Heading Receiver
Trimble announced today its next generation Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver for marine construction and drilling and piling operations—the Trimble MPS566 Modular GNSS heading receiver. With built-in dual GNSS antenna ports and constellation-agnostic Trimble ProPoint™ technology, the MPS566 delivers highly accurate positions and orientation for work that demands precise heading. With a ruggedized and compact form factor, the MPS566 consumes low power and has minimal cabling, al...
Trimble Completes First Test of Fully Autonomous Soil Compactor on a Live Jobsite
Trimble has completed its first test of a fully autonomous soil compactor on a live jobsite, taking another important step on the path toward Trimble’s autonomous vision. The Trimble Earthworks Grade Control Platform for Autonomous Compactors on a Dynapac CA 5000 soil compactor was tested on the Site C Clean Energy Project on the Peace River in northeast British Columbia. This is one of the industry’s first public tests of a fully autonomous compactor on a live construction site. The fully au...
DFI Announces New Chair of Drilled Shaft Committee
Hawthorne, N.J. (November 7, 2023): Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) announces David Graham, P.E., of Dan Brown and Associates has been named chair of DFI’s Drilled Shaft Committee. He succeeds Paul Axtell, P.E., D.GE, Dan Brown and Associates. Graham is a senior engineer with Dan Brown and Associates in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He has over 14 years of experience in the geotechnical engineering and construction industry. He has consulted on deep foundation design, load testing and constructi...
New Wilo-Star E 21 EC Motor-Driven, High-Efficiency, Wet-Rotor Circulator is Best-in-Class for Saving Energy
Cedarburg, WI. WILO USA LLC, a subsidiary of WILO SE, is pleased to announce the new EC Motor-Driven, High-Efficiency, Wet-Rotor Circulator, Wilo-Star E 21. Our new best-in-class circulator pump for the residential and commercial HVAC market is designed to improve performance and save energy consumption at the same time. "The Wilo-Star E 21 EC Wet-Rotor Circulator is a high-efficiency, EC Motor-driven technology-designed unit with differential temperature control that adjusts to the system de...
RINA S.p.A. to appoint Carlo Luzzatto as CEO post close with Fondo Italiano d’Investimento
In line with the company's strategic goals, Carlo Luzzatto will take over from Ugo Salerno, who will remain in office as Executive President Genoa - Carlo Luzzatto has been appointed as the future CEO and General Director of RINA S.p.A., a multinational inspection, certification and engineering consultancy company. The appointment is set to be formalized by the end of 2023, coinciding with Fondo Italiano d'Investimento's acquisition of minority stake up to 33% in RINA S.p.A. This tran...
How Machine Control Helps Construction Professionals Regain Control of Project Accuracy and Waste
By: Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) staff MILWAUKEE – AEM’s new report, Benefits of Construction Technologies and their Impact on Society, details how four key innovations are helping construction sites become safer and more productive, while also reducing their environmental footprint. One of those technologies, machine control, is changing the way earthmoving and paving tasks are completed. Previously unimaginable levels of accuracy and efficiency are being achieved, resulti...
Phase One, Quantum Systems and Trimble Unveil Groundbreaking Survey Grade UAV Solution with Phase One P5 Camera Launch
LAS VEGAS, NV, USA - Trimble Dimensions -- Phase One, pioneer in medium- and large-format digital cameras and imaging systems proudly announces the next-generation instrument for the modern surveyor in collaboration with Quantum Systems and Trimble. The new state-of-the-art Phase One P5 128-megapixel camera, purpose-built for survey grade applications, has been seamlessly integrated into Quantum Systems' flagship Trinity Pro mapping drone and the leading surveying workflow Trimble Business Cente...
WSP Opens New Office in Tacoma, Closer to Major Clients It Serves
Strategic move to city downtown creates new opportunities for WSP and its clients, placing the firm at the heart of its client base and a larger talent pool. TACOMA, WASHINGTON — WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy in the U.S., has relocated its South Puget Sound office and staff to a new full-service location on Pacific Avenue in Tacoma. In addition to placing the firm closer to the state capital in Olympia and client...
Applying Spray Foam Insulation On and Around Plastic Pipes
Figure 1: The first layer of SPF insulation is stopped when it reaches the pipe (left), just barely touching or encasing it. After sufficient cooling time, the second layer of SFP insulation is sprayed over the pipe to the required thickness (right). New Technical Document Details Proper Steps for Use IRVING, Texas - A new technical document that addresses techniques for the safe and proper use of spray polyurethane foam insulation on and around plastic pressure pipe materials h...