Newforma shares new primary research assessing challenges and opportunities in AECO industry
Survey findings underscore the need for architects, engineers and contractors to adopt robust data solutions MANCHESTER, N.H. — April 22, 2025 — Newforma, a global leader in project and information management software for the architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO) industry, has shared findings from “The 2025 AECO Project & Information Management Survey”, capturing insights from more than 600 design and construction professionals across the United States, United Kingdom,...
Pressure Piping Training Videos Now Available
From the PPI Building & Construction Division Training Short video “Polypropylene (PP-R & PP-RCT) Butt Fusion Joining.” Image courtesy of PPI. New Series of PPI Training Shorts Videos Focus on Joining CPVC, PEX, PE-RT, and PP Piping Materials IRVING, Texas - April 22, 2025 - The Plastics Pipe Institute’s Building & Construction Division has launched a series of eight videos which focus on proper techniques for joining CPVC, PEX, PE-RT, and PP pressure piping materials. The Tra...
ResinTech Announces Industry-First Resin-Based PFAS Reduction System for Residential Water Treatment Passes Performance Requirements
Pictured above: ResinTech's Hydra PFAS Reduction System (model HYS-100-3612) [Camden, New Jersey] - ResinTech, a leader in water treatment solutions, today announced that its innovative Hydra PFAS Reduction System has passed challenge testing by an independent and accredited third party laboratory, confirming the system meets NSF/ANSI standard 53 for total PFAS reduction. The Hydra PFAS Reduction System is the first resin-based system of its kind in the residential water treatment m...
Georgia Tech Opens Landmark Atrium in City of Peachtree Corners’ Curiosity Lab
Partnership with Curiosity Lab amplifies hands-on research opportunities and continues bridging academic learning and industry collaboration PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. – April 21, 2025 – Peachtree Corners – one of the nation’s first smart cities powered by real-world connected infrastructure and 5G – proudly opened the doors of the first Georgia Tech Atrium today, signaling an exciting leap forward for research, collaboration and engagement. Developed as a premier hub for advanced learning and ex...
Global nuclear power capacity to reach 494GW by 2035, driven by advancements in SMRs and clean energy shift, says GlobalData
The global nuclear power sector has witnessed steady growth in recent years, driven by the need for low-carbon baseload power, energy security, and a renewed interest in decarbonizing industrial sectors. New capacity additions, advancements in reactor technology with small modular reactors (SMRs) emerging as a transformative solution, and supportive policies have contributed to increased generation and reinforced the role of nuclear power in the energy transition. Against this backdrop, nuclear...
Atlanta Airport’s Concourse D Widens Using Less-Disruptive Approach
Mammoet’s team completes overnight module moves for expansion project Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the world’s busiest, sees nearly 300,000 people daily and is within a 2-hour flight of about 80% of the U.S. population. The D concourse, originally constructed in 1980, featured narrow corridors just over 5 meters (18 feet) wide and required an upgrade to accommodate the increasing demands of daily travel. Given the critical nature of the hub, shutting down any part o...
AI and Gaming Platform Aims to Revolutionize Emergency Pipeline Training
This new training framework simulates a potential pipeline incident using AI and a gaming platform. Credit: Donna Malak/Texas A&M Engineering The Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center and EnerSys Corporation are creating a training platform that simulates a potential pipeline incident using AI and a gaming platform. Researchers and industry partners are looking to create a game-like training tool using artificial intelligence (AI) to make pipeline safety training more eff...
Curators approve Missouri S&T to offer nation’s first master’s degree in geospatial engineering
Dr. Xinzhe Yuan, a Missouri S&T alumnus, adjusts a drone in an S&T lab when he was a student in 2021. Photo by Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T. ROLLA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Board of Curators voted unanimously today (Thursday, April 17) to approve a new master’s degree program in geospatial engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. “We appreciate the curators recognizing Missouri S&T’s wealth of expertise in this area and that we are well-positioned to launc...
VertiGIS Appoints Greg Brazeau as its Leader in the USA and Chooses Denver for New US Utilities Headquarters
New hub in the United States’ geospatial capital enables VertiGIS to streamline the deployment of its VertiGIS Networks solution for utilities. Denver, US. – VertiGIS, a leading global provider of spatial asset management solutions, has opened its new United States utilities headquarters in Denver, Colorado, merging VertiGIS’ existing US-based utilities, sales and marketing, presales, and support teams into one entity. Unrivalled Experience in New Leadership Structure Greg Brazeau has bee...
HCSS Announces Integration of Telematics with Samsara to Enhance Fleet Management for Heavy Civil Contractors
Integration Enables Centralized Fleet Visibility, Improved Equipment Utilization, and Streamlined Compliance for Construction Companies SUGAR LAND, TX—HCSS, the leading provider of construction management software for heavy civil and infrastructure projects, and Samsara, pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, have launched an integration designed to enhance fleet management and equipment tracking for construction companies. This collaboration offers construction companies a comprehen...