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Software Tool Could Help Architects Design Efficient Buildings

September 7, 2018 - in News, Technology

Typically, when architects or engineers design a new building, it’s only at the end of the process — if ever — that a lifecycle analysis of the building’s environmental impact is carried out. And by then, it may be too late to make significant changes.…

REPORT: Energy Efficiency Employs 2.25 Million Americans

September 7, 2018 - in Energy, Featured, News

Energy efficiency jobs grew 3% in 2017 17 states have more than 50,000 energy efficiency workers; 25 have more than 30,000 Energy efficiency employs 2X…

Department of Energy Announces $80 Million Investment in Advanced Vehicle Technologies Research

September 7, 2018 - in Financial, News

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of 42 projects totaling $80 million to support advanced vehicle…

Governor Cuomo Announces New York to Invest $127.7 Million Volkswagen Settlement in Clean Vehicles

September 7, 2018 - in Financial, News

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced New York will utilize the $127.7 million received from the 2016 Volkswagen settlement to dramatically increase the number of electric vehicles and other clean vehicles in the state. Covered vehicles include new buses,…

Topcon Monitoring Systems Selected by Vibranalysis for LIRR Expansion Project

September 7, 2018 - in News

LIVERMORE, Calif.  – Topcon Positioning Group announces New York-based Vibranalysis has selected Topcon Delta Solutions deformation monitoring systems for work on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Expansion Project. The $2 billion expansion is included…

Solv3D Releases New Features within SiteVisit360â„¢ Geospatial Collaboration Platform

September 6, 2018 - in News, Products

CALGARY – September 6, 2018 – Solv3D Releases New Features within SiteVisit360â„¢ Geospatial Collaboration Platform. Solv3D, a leading provider of 3D processing, geospatial data visualization and collaboration tools announced that a number of new features…

The City of Baton Rouge Selects a Smart City Solution from Hexagon to Connect its Operations and its People

September 6, 2018 - in News, Technology

NORCROSS, Ga. - The City of Baton Rouge has implemented a Smart City solution from Hexagon’s Geospatial division to connect their government operations and provide additional insights to help keep their city safe. This solution is built upon M.App Enterprise,…

Steel Design Student Competition Winners Announced

September 6, 2018 - in Awards, News

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) have selected the recipients of the 2018 Steel Design Student Competition. The competition recognizes sixteen exceptional projects, in two…

Survey Shows Manufacturers Used Over 2.2 Billion Pounds Of Recycled Materials In The Production Of Fiber Glass And Slag Wool Insulation

September 6, 2018 - in News

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) has announced the results of a recent survey of its members' use of pre- and post-consumer recycled materials in insulation and acoustical products in 2017.  The survey…

BLUEFIN Acquires PRSI, Strengthening its Leadership in Commercial Roof Consulting

September 6, 2018 - in Corporate, News

DENVER - BLUEFIN, LLC, a nationwide consulting company for commercial roofs, pavement, and building envelope management, announced it acquired Professional Roof Services, Inc. (PRSI), a Delaware-based roof consulting company. BLUEFIN, the first roof consulting…