Line of Fire: How Wildfires Threaten Utility Credit
Summary Between 2020 and 2024, North America experienced an alarming increase in the frequency and severity of wildfires. Wildfire activity has reached unprecedented levels, fuelled by hotter, drier conditions and decades of fuel buildup in forests. The overall credit profile of the utility sector has been shaken by this new risk landscape. -- In what used to be considered a stable, low-risk industry, there has been a growing concern that wildfire-related losses, liabilities, and mitig...
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Releases Key Sustainability Data
CHICAGO – The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) announces the release of 2025 PCI Regionalized Industry Average Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for architectural, insulated, and structural precast concrete products. These EPDs, based on data collected from 62 PCI producer plants, provide transparent, third-party verified data on the environmental impacts of precast concrete products, tailored to reflect data for all PCI regions across the U.S. The regionalized EPDs suppor...
Richard Barrett Joins STV to Lead Railroad and Transit Signal Work in New York
NEW YORK, NY – STV today announced Richard Barrett has joined the firm as vice president and New York signals manager within the organization’s national rail and transit systems practice. Barrett brings 38 years of industry expertise, specializing in management, design, procurement, integration, construction and in-service testing of train control and communications systems for railroads and rail transit agencies. “Rich’s arrival strengthens our signals practice and positions STV’s systems...
Teledyne FLIR OEM Unveils New Brand and Website to Strengthen Supply Chain and Accelerate Innovation in Infrared Imaging
Brand evolution cements Teledyne FLIR OEM as the strategic infrared imaging provider of choice for automotive, defense, professional, and uncrewed OEM applications. Goleta, Calif. –Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY) and the global leader in enabling thermal imaging innovation, today announced the strategic evolution of the Teledyne FLIR OEM brand. The brand update is highlighted by the launch of a dedicated website at https://oem.flir.com/, streamli...
Nemetschek Recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Verdantix Green Quadrant for Construction Management Software
Munich, Germany – 1 July 2025 – The Nemetschek Group, a global leader in AEC/O (Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations) and media & entertainment software solutions, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Verdantix Green Quadrant: Construction Management Software report. The Green Quadrant report, published by independent research and advisory firm Verdantix, is the result of an in-depth evaluation including a comprehensive questionnaire and a...
Virtual Surveyor Enhances File Access and Project Collaboration with OneDrive Integration in its Smart Drone Surveying Software
Improvement to Stockpile Functionality also Added AARSCHOT, Belgium – Virtual Surveyor has significantly enhanced the data storage, remote file access, and project collaboration functionality of its popular smart drone surveying package with seamless integration for Microsoft Office OneDrive accounts. This enables Virtual Surveyor users to inexpensively save data in the Cloud for access anywhere and to easily work on projects with teams. Virtual Surveyor software provides users an end...
GMA Announces the Congressional Geosynthetic Materials Caucus
The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) is excited to announce the formation of the Congressional Geosynthetic Materials Caucus, established under the bipartisan leadership of co-chairs Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Rep. Marc Veasey (D-TX). Congressman Westerman has long championed the use of geosynthetics, drawing on insights from his 22-year career as an engineer, where he saw their benefits firsthand. “Greater use of geosynthetic materials has the potential to ensure that American i...
Smart Traffic Management to Save 900m Tons of Emissions Globally by 2030, But Security Must Scale with Adoption
BASINGSTOKE, United Kingdom -- A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in IoT markets, has found the adoption of smart traffic management solutions will save up to 923 million metric tons (MMT) of CO2 by 2030. This is an increase of 151% on the 368 MMT CO2 savings forecast for this year. This substantial increase in CO2 saving represents 1.5% of 2030 global carbon emissions. Find out more: Smart Traffic Management Market 2025-2030, or download a free sample. Cybersecurity R...
Autodesk expands regional data offerings to the UK, Germany, India, Japan, and Canada
Customers can now choose the UK, Germany, India, Japan, and Canada as their primary data storage region for select Autodesk products. The new locations provide our customers with greater choice and control over their project data and build on our commitment to enabling their digital transformation. These locations are operational alongside existing offerings in the United States, European Union, and Australia. Digital transformation is driving growth for our architectur...
Polyglass Leads Fire Protection Innovation with Burn Shield® Patent and CAL FIRE BML Class A Approval
Breakthrough fire-rated roofing systems support California’s Safer from Wildfires program and may qualify property owners for insurance savings. Deerfield Beach, FL – May 28, 2025 – As California faces intensifying wildfire seasons and increasingly stringent building codes, Polyglass USA announces a major milestone in fire protection innovation. Coupled with the recent patent of the company’s Burn Shield® Technology for steep slope underlayments, Polyglass is now the first manufacture...
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Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
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