Superior Aluminum Products Introduces Mesh Railing
(Russia, OH) – Superior Aluminum Products introduces new Series 9M mesh railing which feature a code-compliant, contemporary design. They combine a modern look with the benefits of low-maintenance aluminum frames. Mechanically fastened Series 9M is durable and resistant to wind, rain, and extreme temperatures while allowing for a view beyond the barricade. Mesh is available in woven wire, or round or square perforated panel options, in four different finishes: black, white, dark bronze, and gray...
Acrow Bridge Installed to Reconnect Key Route After Culvert Collapse in Rural Western Colorado
Acrow Emergency Bridge, CO - Image Credit - Ralph L. Wadsworth Detour bridge opened to traffic ahead of schedule, ending inconvenience of four-hour diversion route (Parsippany, New Jersey) – 7 September 2023 – Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, noted today one of its modular steel Mabey Universal™ panel bridges was recently installed on Colorado State Highway 133 (SH 133) between the small towns of Paonia and Somerset in the state’s Western Slope. T...
National Institute of Building Sciences Announces Built Environment Award Winners
Building Innovation 2023 concludes today at the Washington Hilton (WASHINGTON, DC, September 7, 2023) – The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) today recognized building industry leaders and scholarship recipients, during an awards ceremony at Building Innovation 2023. BI2023 is one of the premiere meetings for all who impact the built environment to find solutions to greater challenges. “NIBS serves the public interest by advancing building science and technology to i...
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Appoints TTI Director Greg Winfree to Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity
In a move to advance the United States’ commitment to equitable and accessible transportation infrastructure, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has appointed The Honorable Gregory Winfree, director of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT’s) Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity (ACTE). Secretary Buttigieg re-established ACTE to provide independent advice and recommendations about the various contexts of transportation equi...
T&T Construction Management Group Commences Work at New Highlands Elementary School
Jacksonville, FL, T&T Construction Management Group, Inc., a woman-owned premier concrete specialty contractor, is moving ahead at the ground-up Highlands Elementary School, which replaces another school on the same site. Current Highland students will attend Duvall County Public Schools’ nearby Martin Luther King Jr. campus for the 2023-2024 school year as the construction, scheduled to be completed next August, is underway. CPPI is the general contractor, and Zyscovich is the architect. The...
International Code Council Expands its Global Outreach in the Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Field
The Code Council welcomes Tom Roberts whose industry expertise will support and expand plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas PMG related solutions to the global community Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council recently appointed Tom Roberts as the new Director of Plumbing Mechanical and Fuel Gas (PMG) Global. In this new position, Roberts will focus on identifying opportunities pertaining to emerging technologies, plumbing designs and installation practices outside of North America. ...
Salient Awarded NOAA Grant to Advance Water Availability Forecasting with Weather Patterns Threatening Agricultural Production
NOAA SBIR award supports improvement of water availability predictions with Salient's advanced weather forecasting technology to aid communities with better resource management BOSTON - Salient Predictions, a leading pioneer in weather forecasting analytics, has been awarded a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to advance water availability forecasting that spans an unprecedented two to 52 weeks ahead. Focused in the vast agri...
Matthew Tucker to Lead HDR’s Global Transit Program
After three decades of public transportation service, Matthew Tucker has joined HDR to lead the firm’s top ranked global transit program. As global transit director, Tucker will set the vision and direction for continued growth of HDR’s transit program including expanding advisory and technical services to best serve HDR's clients and their communities. He will be responsible for more than 600 global transit employees who provide a diversified portfolio of services tailored to the needs...
Stand Up and Drive: Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces New, Low-Cost Cordless Combo Kit for Decking and Subfloor Contractors
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced a new, lower-cost combo kit for its popular Quik Drive® Cordless PRO300SG2 auto-feed screw driving system. Powered by a DeWalt® cordless driver motor, the Quik Drive Cordless PRO300SG2 Decking System is designed for stand-up operation to make deck and subfloor installations fast and easy, and it’s now available without having to purchase the duplicati...
Yunex Traffic US Welcomes Patricia Plonski as Executive Vice President Sales and Business Development
Patricia Plonski brings a wealth of experience from leadership roles at industry giants like Oracle, Conduent, Xerox Business Services, and more. Her extensive track record in the ITS sector positions her as a valuable addition to Yunex Traffic's leadership team. As Executive Vice President of Sales & Business Development, Patricia Plonski will lead the go-to-market strategy and implementation, playing a pivotal role in expanding Yunex Traffic's presence in the US. Patricia Plonski's p...