Building a safer future: Rice researcher works to strengthen Haiti’s earthquake resilience
A 2010 photo taken in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti (stock photo). Over the past two decades, Haiti has endured the devastation of two catastrophic earthquakes — first in 2010 and again in 2021. Each disaster left behind widespread destruction: buildings reduced to rubble, entire communities displaced and an overwhelming loss of life. A major factor in the severity of these tragedies was the widespread structural failure of poorly designed buildings, many of which were not constructed to withstand...
Nearmap Launches 'Portfolio Intelligence' Solution for P&C Insurers
SALT LAKE CITY — Nearmap, a leading provider of property intelligence to insurers, today announced the launch of Portfolio Intelligence, an AI-powered pre-built solution allowing insurance carriers to move beyond individual property assessments and act on portfolio-level insights. With more comprehensive intelligence, insurers can easily visualize and assess risk distribution to enhance portfolio resilience, evaluate portfolio performance by agency or region, and identify untapped market opportu...
DIGroup Architecture Joins Saddle River Day School to Break Ground on Dr. Kristen Walsh Hall of Science & Entrepreneurship
Photo Caption: DIGroup Architecture’s Jeffrey Venezia is joined by the firm’s project design team and Saddle River Day School Head of School Jalaj Desai to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Dr. Kristen Walsh Hall of Science & Entrepreneurship. (DIG Team in the photos (L-R) Jaime Masler Beach, Laura Masters, Patryck Ciemierkiewicz, Scott Hoffman, Saddle River Head of School and Jeffrey Venezia) Forward-Thinking Project to Enhance STEM and Business-Education Offerings SADDLE RIVER, NJ...
Thermal imaging for hydrogen flame detection and monitoring
Visualize ‘invisible’ hydrogen flames, improve situational awareness, and keep technical staff safe. Renewable hydrogen is set to play a crucial role in the energy transition. European member states are already experimenting with this promising energy carrier, and they are testing how they can repurpose existing natural gas distribution networks to bring hydrogen to the consumer. Hydrogen is a highly flammable gas. That is why technical staff working on these hydrogen distribution networks wi...
AWS Releases A3.0M/A3.0:2025 – The Standard for Welding Terminology
New and Updated Industry Terms Reflect Welding’s Changing Landscape Description: AWS A3.0M/A3.0:2025 – The latest welding terminology standard from AWS is now available. This updated reference includes new terms for additive manufacturing and nondestructive examination to support accuracy in welding documentation. Miami, FL: The American Welding Society (AWS) has released AWS A3.0M/A3.0:2025 – Standard Welding Terms and Definitions Including Terms for Additive Manufacturing, Adhes...
Renewables to play essential role in product portfolio of oil and gas companies, says GlobalData
Global power generation is increasingly shifting toward renewable sources, reducing the reliance on fossil fuels. While global energy generation has risen by around 30% in the past ten years, renewable energy has nearly doubled over this timeframe. With the share of renewables in the global energy mix forecast to reach over 40% by 2030, it is expected to play a key role in the product portfolios of oil and gas companies, which are relatively new entrants in the space, according to GlobalData, a...
Tsurumi’s NK Series: The Go-To Pump Rental Solution
When contractors are faced with demanding jobs, the reliability of their equipment is a large factor that impacts the project’s success or failure. Among the standout solutions for heavy-duty dewatering tasks is Tsurumi Pump’s NK Series. This submersible pump has emerged as a go-to pump for professionals, especially those operating in challenging environments. Built for Rental and Construction Applications The NK Series is engineered to handle abrasive dewatering applications where...
Innovative Housing Concept Wins 2025 Forge Prize
CHICAGO - A design concept that turns underutilized space in dense urban neighborhoods into new communities has taken the top award in the American Institute of Steel Construction’s 2025 Forge Prize. Architect Ho-gyeum Kim of CZS tapped into the potential for rear yards of single-family homes to meet New York’s housing demands. A modular system based on the average rowhouse lot width could bring duplex units with semi-private outdoor areas. Kim partnered with Ralph Barone of Barone Steel in B...
COWI spearheads Project Ireland 2040 infrastructure transformation ambitions with strategic expansion
The move will support Ireland’s €116 billion National Development Plan and bring 50 new jobs to the country Dublin, Ireland, 18th March, 2025: COWI, a leading international engineering consulting group, today announced the opening of its new office in Dublin, Ireland. This strategic expansion will provide critical engineering expertise to support Project Ireland 2040 , the Irish government's long-term strategy to unlock investment in infrastructure development and sustaina...
Sherwin-Williams Expands Global Core Product Offering for Customers Worldwide
Systems-Oriented Protective Coatings Deliver Specification Convenience and Efficiency with Widespread Availability and Consistency CLEVELAND (March 18, 2025) – Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine is delivering superior coating system consistency and specification efficiency with an expanded line of Global Core products that are available at the same quality and performance standards anywhere in the world. These universal products offer asset owners, engineers, specifiers and applicato...
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Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
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