Planera Introduces Industry-First Planning Solution to Seamlessly Connect Construction Strategy with Project Execution
Planera’s Working Schedule leverages a full-stack scheduling solution to unify high-level and detailed project planning to establish a master plan and track progress against goals San Jose, CA — Planera, a construction CPM scheduling and planning solution, today launched the industry’s first full-stack construction planning tool that integrates master and working schedules, unifying the ability to manage high-level planning (Level 1 – Level 3) with detailed planning (Levels 4 and 5). Th...
Tsurumi Pump welcomes Ashleigh Johnson as new product training manager
Johnson brings a distinctive set of skills and expertise to her new position at Tsurumi. She is passionate about pumps and enjoys sharing her knowledge and educating others about them. Tsurumi Pump is excited to introduce Ashleigh Johnson as the company’s new product training manager. This innovative position is designed to advance pump education and training for staff, dealers and end-users. With a robust background in mechanical engineering and hands-on experience in the pump industry, Jo...
New PPI Board of Directors Seated
Seasoned Industry Veteran Gary Morgan of Borealis Continues at the Helm as Chair IRVING, TX - June 18, 2024 - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has announced its new Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2024. PPI is the major North American association representing the plastics pipe industry. “Our board has always exemplified the depth of experience and knowledge that members have counted on within our association,” stated David M. Fink, president of PPI. “There are certainly...
New York Power Authority Awards $10,000 College Scholarships to 20 Accomplished Students
Program Promotes Educational Equity and Supports Greater Access to Careers in Energy Industry WHITE PLAINS—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced $10,000 in college scholarship funding to 20 accomplished New York high school students who plan to pursue a four-year college degree in a STEM field related to the energy industry. The Future Energy Leaders scholarship program is part of NYPA’s commitment to diversify the clean energy workforce development pipeline by increasing t...
AWWA Names GLWA COO Cheryl Porter President - First Black President in 143-Year History
GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY COO OF WATER AND FIELD SERVICES CHERYL PORTER TO SERVE AS AWWA PRESIDENT Porter is the first African American and first woman of color to hold AWWA’s top board position in its 143-year history. DETROIT— Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) Chief Operating Officer of Water and Field Services Cheryl Porter officially began her one-year term as President of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) at the association’s recent annual conference in Anah...
Joanna M. Pinkerton joins HNTB as national practice consultant for digital infrastructure solutions
Nationally recognized leader brings three decades of experience in delivering innovative solutions to advance mobility Columbus, OH – Joanna M. Pinkerton has joined HNTB as a national practice consultant and senior vice president, supporting efforts to deliver digital infrastructure solutions to the firm’s clients. In this role, Pinkerton will serve as a subject matter expert to clients who are advancing programs focused on digital transformation of public infrastructure, including integ...
New ASCE Standard 78 Provides Guidelines on Physical Security for Water Management Facilities
Reston, Va. – ASCE’s newest standard, Guidelines for the Physical Security of Water and Wastewater/Stormwater Utilities, ASCE/EWRI 78-24, provides guidelines on the evaluation and enhancement of physical security of facilities used in potable water sources, treatment, and distribution systems, as well as for wastewater and stormwater facilities. It provides a complete approach to integrate modern security practices into the management, operation, construction, or retrofit of water, wastewater, a...
Hexagon acquires Voyansi to enhance its BIM solutions portfolio
Hexagon, the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced the acquisition of Voyansi, an AECO (architecture, engineering, construction and operations) focused provider of BIM (Building Information Modelling) and VDC (Virtual Design and Construction) solutions, reality capture services and BIM workflow software development. Voyansi’s services are used to digitise all asset types, including data centres, hospitals, industria...
Esri Releases New Edition of Top-Selling ArcGIS Pro Book
"Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3.2" Shows Readers How to Use the Latest Capabilities in Esri's World-Leading Software REDLANDS, Calif. — June 17, 2024 — Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, today announced the publication of " Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3.2." The newest edition of this comprehensive guide introduces readers to ArcGIS Pro, the world's most powerful desktop geographic information system (GIS) software. "Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3.2" walks readers through ArcGIS Onli...
Iridium Partner RuggON Launches First Iridium Connected Tablet
MCLEAN, VA.– Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) partner RuggON, a subdivision of Ubiqconn Technology – which is dedicated to delivering the world’s most durable computing solutions – recently launched the RuggON PX501 Iridium Connected™ tablet. Designed for a variety of applications and uses, this ruggedized tablet operates on Iridium’s truly global network in a military-graded housing build, making it one of the most reliable smart tablet solutions on the market. PX501 deploye...