Rice engineers tackle sunlight intermittency in solar desalination
Scalable, low-maintenance design recycles heat for a steady supply of drinking water off grid Fresh drinking water is a vital yet limited resource that will only grow scarcer over the next few years, according to the World Resources Institute. Desalination, the process of removing salt from water, is an established method used to increase the fresh water supply, especially in coastal regions. However, current desalination systems are dependent on large-scale centralized infrastructu...
Florida governor opens new $47M reverse osmosis water treatment facility on Stock Island
New state-of-the-art plant doubles water treatment capacity and boosts resilience for the Lower Keys STOCK ISLAND, Fla. — May 13, 2025 — The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA), joined by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, stakeholders, and project partners, last week celebrated the opening of the $47 million Kermit H. Lewin Stock Island Reverse Osmosis (RO) Facility. The new facility doubles the previous plant's capacity from 2 to 4 million gallons per day, providing a new water source to...
COWI engineers safety system for Coronado Bay Bridge
San Diego, CA – 13 May 2025 – COWI in North America has been selected as the lead designer for the suicide deterrent fence on the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge, as part of a landmark initiative delivered through Caltrans’ first-ever Progressive Design-Build (PDB) contract. The bridge, a vital connector and architectural icon, is the second most utilized structure for suicides in the U.S., following the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The project’s objective is to rapidly reduce suicides...
Arcadis Welcomes Phanie Gapinski as Hospitality Interiors Principal
Gapinski will work with Arcadis leadership to grow the multifamily and hospitality practice in the DMV region WASHINGTON, D.C. – Arcadis, a global leader in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy for natural and built environments, has appointed Phanie Gapinski as Principal of its Washington, D.C.–based hospitality design studio. In addition to Gapinski’s high-level design expertise, she brings a well-connected network that helps deliver world-class solutions and experiences....
Teledyne Geospatial to Participate in SeaSEC Challenge Weeks in the Netherlands
Vaughan, Ontario, CANADA — Teledyne Geospatial is excited to announce its participation in the SeaSEC Challenge Weeks, taking place from May 12 to 23, 2025. Hosted by The Netherlands, this event will showcase cutting-edge technology at SeaSEC’s maritime testing grounds off the coast of Scheveningen. This bold initiative pushes the industry to demonstrate their expertise in securing undersea infrastructure, fostering rapid advancements in defense solutions. Teledyne Geospatial is committed to...
Golden Software Enhances Ease of Use in Grapher Scientific Graphing Package to Facilitate Data Exploration
With Grapher's latest improvements, including better axes and defaults for bar charts, it is now even easier to create informative graphics such as this graph showing PFAS concentrations in selected monitoring wells. New Templates Unveiled in Beta GOLDEN, Colorado, 13 May 2025 – Golden Software, a leading developer of mapping, plotting, and visualization software, has continued to enhance the user friendliness of its Grapher scientific graphing package for easier data exploration...
America’s First Glass Recycling Company for Coastal Restoration Opens New Facility in St. Bernard
From left to right: Patrice Cusimano, St. Bernard Parish Councilmember, Dist. A; Cindi Meyer, St. Bernard Parish Councilmember, Dist. C; Franziska Trautmann, Co-Founder & CEO, Glass Half Full; Max Steitz, Co-Founder & COO/CFO, Glass Half Full; Meaghan McCormack, CEO, St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation; Amanda Mones, St. Bernard Parish Councilmember, Dist. E; Josh Moran, St. Bernard Parish Councilmember, Dist. B; Ryan Randall, St. Bernard Parish Councilmember, Dist. D Glass Half...
AI, Talent and Record Profits: What the 46th Annual Deltek Clarity A&E Study Reveals About the Architecture & Engineering Industry
Herndon, VA – May 13, 2025 – Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, has published its 46th annual Deltek Clarity Architecture & Engineering (A&E) Industry Study. Based on a comprehensive survey of nearly 700 firms across the United States and Canada, the report offers critical benchmarks, identifies emerging challenges, and provides insights into future trends shaping the industry. The Deltek Clarity A&E study is a vital resource for firms...
Cyberattacks: Urgent Need to Integrate New Technologies to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Critical Water Infrastructure
According to the Xylem Vue Report: Water Technology Trends 2025: Revolutionizing Water Management Water infrastructure relying on Operational Technology (OT) and critical systems that depend on uninterrupted data flow are among the most vulnerable to cyberattacks May 13, 2025. Spain experienced the largest blackout in its history this past April. Although officially denied, many pointed to a cyberattack as the likely cause of the event, which left millions without electricity for hours. Th...
End Infrastructure Paralysis: Philip K. Howard Calls for New Framework to Modernize U.S. Infrastructure
New York, NY – At the start of Infrastructure Week, Common Good Chair Philip K. Howard called today for the United States to end its infrastructure paralysis by adopting a new framework to modernize U.S. infrastructure. This framework would replace balkanized approvals by multiple agencies and multiple levels of government with one decision-making hierarchy. The designated decision-making agency would differ by type of project, and would have the job of receiving input from other interested depa...
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Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
June Issue 2026
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