ASME’s Engineering for Change Research Fellowship Program Cohort Doubles with Autodesk Foundation Support
NEW YORK — In a unique collaboration between two nonprofit organizations, Autodesk Foundation has invested in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)’s Engineering for Change (E4C) Research Fellowship Program, doubling the 2021 cohort from 25 to 50 fellows and expanding the reach and impact of Autodesk Foundation’s Impact Internship Program. Autodesk Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Autodesk, Inc., a global developer of design software for the architecture, engineering, cons...
Dr. Jeffrey R. Keaton Receives Prestigious Ivan B. Rahn Education Award
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) Rahn Award Committee has selected long-time SME member Dr. Jeffrey R. Keaton as the 2021 recipient of the prestigious Ivan B. Rahn Education Award. He was acknowledged on SME’s virtual awards video during the Society’s March 1-5, 2021 MINEXCHANGE Annual Conference & Expo. The Rahn Award is administered by SME’s Council of Education & Accreditation under the direction of the SME Board of Directors. The award recognizes members (not necessa...
PennDOT Accepting Unsolicited Public-Private Partnership Proposals Until April 30
Submission period applies to PennDOT-owned projects and infrastructure Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) announced today that it is accepting unsolicited proposals for transportation projects from the private sector through April 30. The submission period applies to PennDOT-owned projects and infrastructure. During this period, the private sector can submit proposals offering innovative ways to deliver trans...
WSP USA Partners with EcoChallenge: Drawdown in Recognition of Earth Month
The WSP team placed third in the 2019 and 2020 Drawdown EcoChallenges. NEW YORK, April 8, 2021 — From April 1–30, WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, will participate in the Earth Month EcoChallenge: Drawdown for the fourth year in a row. In the 2020 EcoChallenge competition, 127 WSP team members from 39 offices joined together to participate in this sustainability-focused initiative. Hosted by EcoChallenge.org (formerly Northwest Earth Institute),...
AVT has launched an animation that demystifies insertion valve technology
Clearly explains how the innovative technology enables water valves to be installed without shutting off the flow. (Houston April 8, 2021) – Advanced Valve Technologies’ (AVT) has launched a new animation that takes viewers through the full process of installing the AVT EZ Valve – an insertion valve. Although this category of valve has been available in the water industry for more than two decades, many professionals are still unaware of the product and rely on the traditional met...
Real Estate Software Firm Propelio Selects Woolpert to Provide Google Maps Platform, APIs
Woolpert’s geospatial mapping and survey experience cited as key differentiators for the Texas-based company. ARLINGTON, Texas (April 8, 2021) — Woolpert has been contracted by Propelio, a real estate software company, to provide Google Maps Platform services, Google Workspace, application programming interfaces (APIs) and technical support. Propelio helps real estate agents analyze properties, identify investment opportunities and locate motivated sellers. Woolpert Senior Account Executiv...
Pix4D announces new Tokyo office to strengthen APAC commercial operations
Lausanne, Switzerland - Pix4D, the photogrammetry industry leader, today announced the expansion of its Tokyo office to strengthen its presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) market. Pix4D is reinforcing its presence in APAC, moving its Tokyo office which opened in 2019 to Shibuya Jinnan to accommodate the expansion process. Pix4D will be working closely with its local partners to meet the growing regional demand for its photogrammetry and image analytics solutions. This office will also collabor...
NFPA releases Construction Site Fire Prevention Program Manager Online Training, announces webinar panel focused on building under construction safety
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) launched a new Fire Prevention Program Manager Online Training Series today to help the building industry understand and adopt the strategies defined in NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, which calls for a fire prevention program and a designated manager to enforce safety onsite. The topic will also be discussed by a panel of industry experts during an Addressing Fire Safety Challenges During Co...
Vectorworks, Inc. Invites Users to its First Virtual Open House on April 21
Registration is open globally for Vectorworks Open House, allowing users to connect with Vectorworks developers Columbia, MD — Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. will host its first-ever Open House for all users on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. This interactive virtual event will provide customers in the architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment design industries the opportunity to meet the minds behind the software, ask questions of product experts and d...
ASCENT Publishes Autodesk Revit 2021 Fundamentals for Residential Design Learning Guide
ASCENT- Center for Technical Knowledge has expanded its Autodesk Revit learning content for residential architects and drafters as well as for students and educators, by releasing a residential-dedicated Revit learning guide - Autodesk Revit 2021 Fundamentals for Residential Design. It is the latest Revit 2021 title from ASCENT and is available in both print and eBook formats. “Today, our popular line-up of Revit curriculum now includes a guide solely focused on meeting the unique needs of re...