Franklin Electric Announces Addition of Little Giant® 16G Series 1 HP To Pit+Plus Package Systems
Fort Wayne, IN – Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) is giving residential and commercial contractors more options when it comes to the collection of sewage, effluent, drainage, or seepage water with the launch of the 16G Series 1 HP grinder pump configuration for their popular Little Giant® Pit+Plus package. The Pit+Plus package is known for providing an all-in-one solution for light duty wastewater management. Each package includes a roto-molded polyethylene basin – the pit – combine...
AISC, NSBA Applaud Senate Passage of Infrastructure Bill
CHICAGO - The American Institute of Steel Construction and the National Steel Bridge Alliance (a division of AISC) commend the U.S. Senate for passing the $1 trillion, bipartisan infrastructure bill. The bill includes more than $110 billion to replace and repair bridges, highways, and roads. According to the Federal Highway Administration’s National Bridge Inventory, around 38% of America's 616,000 bridges need either repairs or a full replacement. "This investment in America's roads and b...
RedTail LiDAR Systems Unveils Innovative LiDAR System for Small Drones
Fairmont, WV - RedTail LiDAR Systems, a leader in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) mirror-based LiDAR technology, today unveiled the market introduction of the RTL-450 LiDAR sensor. The product will be launched at the XPONENTIAL 2021 Trade Show which is being held in Atlanta, Georgia from August 16-19. The RTL-450 incorporates a lightweight MEMS mirror and a precision navigation system to generate accurate data for the most demanding of aerial surveying missions. The high-resolut...
AISC Offers $5,000 for the Next Great Connection Idea
CHICAGO - Structural steel is already the gold standard for rapid erection. But what if we could make it even faster? The American Institute of Steel Construction has launched a challenge. We're looking for back-of-the-napkin ideas that could turn into the next revolutionary, non-proprietary structural steel connection system. And we're offering up to three winners a $5,000 prize! The key words are FAST and EASY--to design, fabricate, and erect safely. The ideal solution will be fast...
NV5 Geospatial Debuts Predictive Modeling Platform to Improve Utilities’ Vegetation Management Programs
August 25 Webinar to Highlight How Analysis of Lidar and Historical Data Can Help Electric Utilities Improve Reliability and Reduce Costs by Identifying Areas for Proactive Trimming and Removal HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – NV5 Geospatial, powered by Quantum Spatial, North America's largest geospatial data firm, today announced the launch of Trim Optimization, a predictive modeling platform that enables electric utilities to enhance vegetation management programs with risk-based assessments. Using i...
Senate approves bipartisan $1.2T infrastructure bill
Photo Credit - AP News/Susan Walsh WASHINGTON (AP) — With a robust vote after weeks of fits and starts, the Senate approved a $1 trillion infrastructure plan for states coast to coast on Tuesday, as a rare coalition of Democrats and Republicans joined together to overcome skeptics and deliver a cornerstone of President Joe Biden’s agenda. “Today, we proved that democracy can still work,” Biden declared at the White House, noting that the 69-30 vote included even Senate Republican...
Telecommunications Industry Association Applauds U.S. Senate for Passing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Arlington, VA - The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world—today released a statement on the passing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in the Senate. “TIA applauds the Senate for passing the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to provide critical funding for America’s infrastructure, including funds to build and secure high-speed networks that connect Americans every day to their jobs, homework, and loved on...
Mace targets major Asia Pacific expansion with new partnership
Mace partners with Tpm, the leading South East Asia project manager in major market expansion The new partnership will see Mace's Consult business increase its capability with up to 200 more people in the Philippines, Singapore, Macau and Vietnam MaceTpm will transform infrastructure project delivery in the region, driving major global project expertise to fast growing Asian markets SINGAPORE / MANILA, PHILIPPINES / HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM - Mace, the global consultancy and...
APWA Affirms Selection of Three Members to Board of Directors
Kansas City, Mo. – The membership of the American Public Works Association has affirmed the selection of three members to the Board of Directors. Dan Hartman, PWLF, will serve as President-Elect and will join the APWA Executive Committee; Joubin Pakpour, P.E., will serve as Director of Region VIII; and Tina Nelson, P.E., will serve as Director of Region IX. All three will assume office on the 18-member Board of Directors on August 29, 2021, during APWA’s annual Public Works Expo in St. Louis, Mo...
WSP USA’s Tanya Adams Elected to COMTO National Board Chair
Most recently served as first vice chair for the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials; joined by WSP’s Ruben Landa on the national board of directors. ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, August 11, 2021 — Tanya Adams, vice president of inclusion and diversity at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, has been elected chair of the National Board of Directors for the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) for the 2021-23 term. She is joined o...