Large-format 3D Printing Researcher Receives AISC’s 2023 Milek Fellowship
CHICAGO - If you’ve visited Amsterdam in the last two years, you might have strolled across a particularly noteworthy steel landmark: the first 3D-printed bridge. The challenge now: Can 3D printing be an attractive, economically viable option for large-scale structural steel projects? Ryan Sherman, PE, PhD, of the Georgia Institute of Technology is working to answer that question--and that research has garnered him the American Institute of Steel Construction’s 2023 Milek Fellowship. “A...
Polyglass Breaks-Ground for the Expansion of its Waco, TX Manufacturing Plant Facility
Polyglass U.S.A. Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions, announces the expansion of their manufacturing plant facility in Waco, TX. In 2017 Polyglass opened its 5th manufacturing plant in Waco. It is the largest of Polyglass’ state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. The plant brought economic growth and development to the area when the plant opened, and with the expansion, Polyglass hopes to bring more opportunities to the local community. Polyglass is excited to p...
Siemens to begin manufacturing solar inverters in U.S.
Partner facility in Kenosha, Wisconsin will serve increased demand for American-made renewable energy components, address supply bottleneck Products will serve community and utility-scale solar developers and infrastructure providers Kenosha, WI | August 15, 2023—Today, in conjunction with President Biden’s visit to Wisconsin, Siemens announces it will begin manufacturing photovoltaic (PV) string inverters in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where the company will produce utility-scale solar components...
Applications for $200,000 Milek Fellowship Due Sept. 15, 2023
CHICAGO - Research drives tomorrow’s structural steel innovations--and the American Institute of Steel Construction is looking for an outstanding researcher to receive its flagship research fellowship. Applications for the 2024 Milek Fellowship are due September 15, 2023. Since 2004, AISC has given a promising non-tenured university faculty member the AISC Milek Fellowship (formerly the AISC Faculty Fellowship), a four-year, $50,000-per-year award. “The Milek Fellowship is a unique op...
Transcend Raises $20M Series B to Automate Critical Infrastructure Design
PRINCETON, N.J.-Transcend Software Inc. ("Transcend"), the leading SaaS provider of generative design tools for critical infrastructure, announced today it has closed on its Series B financing round with participation from Autodesk, Inc., a leading software provider for the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, product design, and media and entertainment industries. Existing investors HG Ventures, PureTerra and Aspen Capital Group also participated in the round, along with new...
Newforma Project Center Captures Microsoft Teams Channels
Conversations in Microsoft Teams Channels are now searchable and part of the project record MANCHESTER, N.H. — Aug. 16, 2023 — Newforma, provider of Project Information Management (PIM) software for architects, engineers, contractors, and owners (AECO) worldwide, announces the 2023.2 new release of the Newforma Project Center that now captures Microsoft Teams channel conversations enabling users to actively search conversations and archive as part of project record. The Project Center 2023...
New Chesapeake Bay Program Data Shows Decline in Tree Cover, Increase in Impervious Surfaces Across Watershed
High-resolution data shows how land is being used throughout the Chesapeake Bay region Annapolis, Md.—Recent analysis of land use and land cover data from the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Very-High Resolution Land Use/Land Cover and Change Data show 1,927,940 acres (3,012.4 square miles) throughout the watershed are covered by impervious surfaces. This represents 4.75% of the entire land area of the Bay watershed (an area of approximately 40,546,643 acres, or 63,354 square miles). Impervious...
222,000 U.S. Bridges Need Repair; Federal Infrastructure Law Bridge Program Providing Needed Resources
36 percent of U.S. bridges need repair, including 76,600 that should be replaced. Of bridges needing repair, nearly 42,400 are in Poor Condition. Motorists cross these structures 167 million times daily. States have committed $3.2 billion – 30 Percent of $10.6 billion in available Federal Bridge Formula Funds - for 2,060 Projects National and State Data Available: www.artbabridgereport.org WASHINGTON - More than 222,000 U.S. bridges need major repair work or should be rep...
Vectorworks 2024 to Unleash Limitless Creativity for Designers
Upcoming Version of the Design and BIM Product Line Focuses on Empowering Designers with Comprehensive Solutions for Faster Workflows from Start to Finish. Columbia, MD (August 16, 2023) — Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. is preparing to release the 2024 version of its product line, dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions that automate processes and let designers tackle more complex problems with less effort. The upcoming version includes Vectorworks Archi...
Brown and Caldwell add highly experienced program management director to growing California water reuse team
Sandy Scott-Roberts brings 20 years of water treatment facility design and construction expertise LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2023 — Brown and Caldwell today announce the addition of further water reuse technical leadership as Sandy Scott-Roberts joins the firm as program management director to help California communities tap into drought-proof drinking water sources. Having spent most of her career at an internationally recognized water district, Scott-Roberts has 20 years of managing capital i...
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Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
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