NXT BLD and Bentley Systems Launch NXT Activate Accelerator to Back the Next Generation of AEC Software Innovators
Martyn Day, director of NXT BLD and publisher of AEC Magazine, announced in partnership with Bentley Systems the launch of NXT Activate, a developer-focused accelerator for early-stage companies building transformative software for the AEC sectors. Image courtesy of Bentley Systems. New programme opens with $3 million in funding and dedicated mentorship to early-stage companies building on both open and proprietary platforms LONDON – 14 May 2026 — Today at the NXT BLD conference, founding part...
ACE announces new board leadership appointments
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE Group) is delighted to announce two significant leadership appointments, underscoring the organisation's commitment to strategic expertise and sector-wide influence. ACE Group today announced that Professor Denise Bower OBE, Group Director for External Engagement at Mott MacDonald, has been appointed as Chair of ACE and Rukhsana Faiz, of Tetra Tech, has been appointed Chair of the Environmental Industries Commission (EIC), which forms part of...
$30M Electrification/Renovation Starts at Silverleaf Hall
Owner/operator Lantern Organization, architect IMC Architecture and development consultant Rockabill Consulting closed financing and began of electrification retrofit and renovations at Silverleaf Hall, a 118-unit supportive housing residence located at 480 East 176th Street in the East Tremont neighborhood of the Bronx. Courtesy of Mega Contracting Group Lantern Organization, IMC Architecture and Rockabill Consulting Close Financing, Begin $29.7 Million Electrification Retrofit and Renovation o...
Visco-elastic Technology: A Monolithic, Amorphous Coating Transforming Pipeline Protection
By: Edwin Welles, Vice President - Viscotaq Introduction: The Critical Role of Pipelines Pipelines play a critical part in supporting our way of life. In the USA alone there are a total of 3 million miles of natural gas pipelines1, and 2.2 million miles of water pipelines2 supporting the infrastructure to fulfill our demands in basic functions we take for granted daily such as available energy and water. The infrastructure is aging, however: for example, over 50 percent of the pipelines were bui...
MBH Architects' Project Western Landing Earns First Place at 2026 Modular Building Institute Awards of Distinction
Western Landing, photo credit: Barry Schwartz Photography Western Landing recognized for excellence in Green Building Modular Multifamily housing MBH Architects, is proud to announce that Western Landing, a supportive housing development in Harbor City, Los Angeles, California, has received First Place in the Green Building Multifamily category at the Modular Building Institute's (MBI) 2026 Awards of Distinction. MBH Architects served as Factory Architect of Record on the project, which was buil...
New Anti Sag Silane Solves Vertical Concrete Protection Challenges for Bridges and Parking Structures
A new 100% silane water repellent with anti-sag properties is hitting the market just in time for seasonal concrete maintenance. Cortec’s new MCI®-2018 X V/O makes it easier for contractors to protect vertical and overhead concrete from the ingress of water and chlorides, minimizing drips and maximizing water repellent penetration into bridges, parking ramps, and other concrete structures with walls and overhangs. Ashraf Hasania, MCI® Technical Sales and Product Manager, pointed out why this new...
Oil Crisis: IDTechEx Explores What Sustainable Aviation Fuel Means for Energy Security
While the HEFA pathway will dominate SAF production over the next 10 years, other production pathways will also see significant scale-up. Source: IDTechEx The transportation sector needs to decarbonize globally by 2050 to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. For aviation, this will require low-carbon fuels in large quantities as explored in IDTechEx’s “Sustainable Biofuels & E-Fuels Market 2026-2036” report. However, the climate crisis is not the only motivation to scale-up SAF (sustainabl...
STV Appoints Energy Veteran Clark Wiedetz to Lead Energy Solutions
ATLANTA, GA – STV today announced that Clark Wiedetz has joined the firm as vice president, energy solutions for STV’s growing power practice. In this new role, Wiedetz will lead the firm’s work in the rising power market, a priority initiative in the company’s 2026–2028 strategic plan. As part of the firm’s Advisory Services line, the power and energy practice will guide clients in navigating the shifting landscape through two core areas of focus: Smart energy planning that identifies operation...
Vickash Dial, P.E., Mechanical Engineer at Matern Professional Engineering, Earns Fire Protection Engineering License
Maitland, FL – Matern Professional Engineering is pleased to announce that Vickash Dial, P.E., a mechanical engineer at the firm, has successfully earned his Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) license. This achievement represents a significant milestone in Dial's professional development and underscores Matern's commitment to fostering engineering excellence and career advancement. The Fire Protection Engineering license is offered once a year and covers a wide range of topics, including fire sci...
IHI Power Services Corp. Selected by Strategic Biofuels for Louisiana Green Fuels Project
IPSC Secures O&M Services Contract for 100 MW Renewable Wood-Fired Power Facility Combined with Carbon Capture and Sequestration ALISO VIEJO, Calif.- IHI Power Services Corp. (IPSC)—a leading provider of operations and maintenance (O&M), asset management, technical and compliance services for the power generation industry—has been selected by Strategic Biofuels to provide pre‑mobilization, mobilization and plant operations and maintenance services for its Louisiana Green Fuels (LGF) project. The...
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Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
June Issue 2026
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