Samsung Ventures joins GridBeyond’s shareholder base as part of a €12M equity investment
New York, March 17, 2026 - Samsung Ventures (Samsung) has invested in GridBeyond as part of a €12M equity round alongside existing shareholders including Alantra’s Energy Transition Fund, Klima, Energy Impact Partners, Mirova, ABB, Constellation Technology Ventures, and Act Venture Capital. Together with longstanding existing shareholders, Yokogawa, EDP & Enterprise Ireland they continue to support the company's growth. GridBeyond, a global leader in intelligent energy technology and optimisatio...
Maxon Marks Its Official Entry Into the AEC Market With Its Real-Time Archviz Solution
Redshift for Vectorworks now available, Autodesk Revit® beta open for sign-ups, and Graphisoft Archicad releasing later in 2026. Maxon unveils a deeper look at its end-to-end 3D workflow for architects and designers in 2026 and beyond. Bad Homburg, Germany – March 17, 2026 – Maxon, maker of powerful, approachable software solutions for creators working in 2D and 3D design, motion graphics, visual effects, gaming, and more, today announced the commercial availability of Redshift for Vectorworks....
Hensel Phelps Signs Enterprise Agreement with Track3D to Automate Progress Tracking Across 200+ Projects
After saving $342K and eliminating nearly 3,000 hours of manual work on a single project, Hensel Phelps will deploy Track3D's Reality Intelligence platform across 200+ active projects SAN FRANCISCO - Track3D, a leader in Reality Intelligence, today announced a multi-year enterprise agreement with Hensel Phelps, one of the nation's largest general contractors. The partnership will bring automated progress tracking to Hensel Phelps's full portfolio of 200+ active projects, representing billions of...
Fluor Signs Limited Notice to Proceed with TeraWulf for Large-Scale Data Center Project in Kentucky
IRVING, Texas (March 16, 2026) – Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that its Advanced Technologies business has signed a limited notice to proceed (LNTP) with TeraWulf Inc. The agreement covers master planning and pre-construction services for a large-scale brownfield data center campus in North Central Kentucky with access of up to 480 megawatts of grid-connected power. Fluor will recognize its portion of the undisclosed contract value in the first quarter. Fluor will lead the projec...
Q-Free and Sony Semiconductor Solutions Partner to Advance Satellite-Based Road User Charging
Trondheim, Norway – Q-Free, a global leader in mobility solutions for smart city infrastructure today announced a strategic partnership with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) to advance next-generation tolling and mobility solutions built on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). The collaboration combines Q-Free’s leadership in intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and road user charging with Sony Semiconductor Solutions’ expertise in precision positioning technology, enab...
Tenaris and Cenovus Collaborate to Advance Innovative Thermal Well Design in Canada
Leading Canadian steel pipe manufacturer, Tenaris, and Cenovus Energy, known for its oil sands expertise and operational excellence, are working together to shape the future of thermal well design in Canada using Tenaris pipes and premium connections. Calgary, Alberta — Tenaris, in collaboration with Cenovus Energy and Noetic Engineering, has completed a testing program aimed at advancing thermal well design in Canada. The initiative explored new approaches to shallow well drilling and thermal p...
Greenbelt Capital Partners Agrees to Acquire Peak Utility Services Group from ORIX Capital Partners
AUSTIN, TX, and NEW YORK, NY – March 11, 2026 – Greenbelt Capital Management L.P. (“Greenbelt” or “Greenbelt Capital Partners”) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Peak Utility Services Group (“Peak” or the “Company”), a premier provider of essential utility infrastructure services, from ORIX Capital Partners (“OCP”), the private equity arm of ORIX Corporation USA (“ORIX USA”). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Peak serves as a critical partner t...
Meeting Data Center Demand with Corrosion Prevention in Global Shipping
The next four years are expected to see data center demand triple, with trillions of dollars invested and more than $52 billion going toward 2026 construction projects alone. An obvious consequence is increased demand for new chillers, servers, and related components, a growth Cortec® has witnessed firsthand as more clients seek corrosion solutions on assets destined for new data centers. What stands between successful shipment and delivery is the journey through harsh climates and uncontrollabl...
Taylor Geospatial Launches as a New Hub for GeoAI Innovation
ST. LOUIS — March 5, 2026 — Taylor Geospatial today announced its launch as a new organization focused on unlocking AI-driven geospatial breakthroughs for global public benefit while strengthening innovation capacity in St. Louis. The organization brings together deep geospatial research expertise and proven pathways to commercialization under a single mission, leadership structure, and brand—positioning it to accelerate the development and real-world use of geospatial artificial intelligence (G...
ButcherJoseph & Co. Acts as Exclusive Financial Advisor to Western Specialty Contractors on a Sale to Its Employees
ST. LOUIS, MO – ButcherJoseph & Co. (“ButcherJoseph”) is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive financial advisor to Western Specialty Contractors, a leading national provider of specialty construction, restoration, and concrete services, on its sale to its employees. The transaction enables Western Specialty Contractors’ employees to acquire a meaningful ownership stake in the company, ensuring long-term continuity, reinforcing the firm’s employee-centric culture, and preserving its in...