Plezia Named Port of Long Beach Engineering Managing Director
Longtime leader to take helm of harbor development, maintenance The Port of Long Beach has promoted Suzanne Plezia, P.E., to Managing Director of Engineering Services to succeed Sean Gamette, P.E., who earlier this spring announced his retirement. Plezia has been the Port’s Senior Director of the Engineering Services Bureau and Chief Harbor Engineer since April 2017. Plezia will lead the Port’s Engineering Bureau, which comprises more than 300 employees across six divisions – Program Manag...
Aquacycl wins $25K MetroConnect export grand prize
World Trade Center San Diego and 150+ voting audience award $25K for international expansion San Diego – World Trade Center San Diego (WTCSD)—home of the region’s Export Small Business Development Center—named Aquacycl, which provides industrial wastewater treatment as a service to reduce costs and environmental impact, as the winner of the MetroConnect export accelerator program, now in its seventh year. Made possible through a grant from JPMorgan Chase & Co., Booz Allen Hamilton, and D...
Oldcastle Infrastructure enters strategic commercial partnership to enhance its CivilSense™ water asset management platform
Oldcastle Infrastructure, A CRH Company, the industry-leading infrastructure products and services company in North America, has entered a commercial agreement with VODA.ai, a global company focused on using AI technology to quickly and accurately identify areas in underground clean water systems that are at high risk of failure. The partnership adds proven AI technology for the data analysis and predictive reporting of water system failures to Oldcastle Infrastructure’s market-leading Civil...
Denso Highlights Viscotaq Coating Patch: Immediate, Permanent Corrosion Protection for Infrastructure
Durable and Easy-to-Apply Solution for Underground and Aboveground Repairs Denso, Inc., a global leader in corrosion prevention and sealing technologies, is proud to highlight its Viscotaq Coating Patch, an advanced visco-elastic repair solution designed to provide protection for underground and aboveground substrates. Engineered for applications such as Cadweld joints, pin braze connections, and holiday repairs, this high performance patch simplifies the repair process while delivering...
GIS Certification Institute Announces First Class of GISP-E Certified Professionals
Des Plaines, IL – June 5, 2025 – The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) proudly announces the successful completion of the first class of its newly launched GISP-E (Emerging GIS Professional) certification program. This landmark achievement marks a significant step in the evolution of professional development for the next generation of geographic information systems (GIS) practitioners. The inaugural PreGISP exam, designed to assess foundational knowledge and practical skills in the geospati...
GHD Expands Maritime and Coastal Services in Houston/Gulf Region
HOUSTON, TX, June 5, 2025 – GHD, a leading professional services company, is strengthening its Maritime and Coastal business presence in the Houston/Gulf region to support growing infrastructure requirements and capitalize on increasing investment in port infrastructure, water management and coastal resilience. The expansion builds on our GHD's recent successes in the region, including the Port of New Orleans 2025 Master Plan Update which focuses on strategic assessment, cargo synthesis and m...
Vectorworks Launches New AI Assistant (Preview) Built for Designers
Built-In AI Guide Created to Accelerate Learning, Enhance Productivity, and Support Smarter Design Workflows. Columbia, MD (June 5, 2025)—Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., part of the Nemetschek Group, has announced the availability of its AI Assistant (Preview), an innovative new tool designed to give users instant and accurate answers to their Vectorworks-related questions. As a preview feature in the release of Vectorworks 2025 Update 5, the AI Assistant (Preview)...
Strongwell Announces European Distribution Agreement with MSS of Norway
BRISTOL, Va. — Strongwell (USA), the world’s leading pultruder of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, is pleased to announce a new European distributor agreement with Module Solutions & Systems AS (MSS) of Norway. The distribution agreement marks a strategic step in expanding Strongwell’s international footprint by providing improved access to Strongwell’s composite solutions across Europe and beyond. Under the terms of the agreement, MSS is authorized to distribute Strongwell’s produc...
120Water Welcomes Growth Leader Casey Myers As New CEO
Fast-growing digital water quality platform adds experienced leadership to build on momentum and capitalize on growth potential ZIONSVILLE, Ind., June 5, 2025 — Leading water quality and compliance technology company 120Water today announced that it has named Casey Myers as CEO. Myers brings a proven track record of scaling SaaS-based companies that will further drive 120Water’s rapid growth and product innovation amid the need for water quality data insights and the demands of the industry’s...
STV Launches Dedicated Advisory Services Line to Support Clients in Developing Infrastructure Programs of the Future
Adds Outreach and Engagement Services Team to Support Stakeholder Involvement Initiatives NEW YORK, NY – STV today announced the launch of a revamped Advisory Services practice, including a dedicated team for client outreach and engagement strategies. The Advisory Services practice at STV works with clients to identify opportunities to develop and deliver infrastructure that meets some of the most pressing needs of their communities. These experts advise clients in a range of areas with a c...