Student Bridge Design Teams to Compete in National Finals May 31, June 1
CHICAGO – Nearing the end of a successful competition season, qualifying student teams from 49 U.S. colleges and universities will go head-to-head at the 2024 Student Steel Bridge Competition National Finals on May 31 and June 1 at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, La. This year’s participants, who advanced from 20 regional competitions earlier this spring, were challenged to design and fabricate a functional, aesthetically pleasing bridge to cross over a man-made river in a disc golf cour...
The monopiles for the 882 MW Moray West offshore wind farm are now installed and the project well on it’s way to contribute to the Scottish renewable energy network
Scotland, where renewable wind capacity exceeds 11 GW, already contributes 39% of the UK's capacity. The Moray West offshore wind farm in Scotland is a key part of the country's energy transition and the path to net zero carbon emissions. The UK is constantly growing in new power generation capacity to maintain a secure and affordable supply. Wind power is part of the solution, and Scotland, where renewable wind capacity exceeds 11 GW, already contributes 39% of the UK's capa...
The Water Council Adds Engineering, Corporate Leaders to Board
Milwaukee, WI, May 30, 2024 – The Water Council has added representatives of global engineering firms Ramboll and Arcadis and international beverage company Molson Coors to its Board of Directors, further rounding out its leadership expertise. Karen Dettmer is acting director of water resources at Danish firm Ramboll, managing the water resources division in the Americas. She recently served as the managing director for infrastructure implementation at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
Dr. Kit Miyamoto Reappointed as California Seismic Commissioner
Dr. Kit Miyamoto, CEO of Miyamoto International and a renowned structural engineer, has been reappointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to the California Seismic Safety Commission. Appointed by two different governors since 2011, Kit now holds the distinction of being one of the longest-serving members of the commission. He will be crucial in advising legislation and the governor on California's Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, reviewing seismic risks, and advocating for California's earthquak...
Trends June 2024
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Governor Hochul Announces Innovative New Energy Laboratory at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex
New York Power Authority Digital Power Grid “Twin” Enables Testing of New Technologies, Grid Improvements and Impacts of Integration of Renewable Resources Virtual Testing Platforms To Help Accelerate Adoption of New Clean Energy Products and Services, Modernize Energy Sector NYSERDA To Provide $9 Million To Support Advanced Technology Research View Video of AGILe Lab Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the official opening of a first-of-its-kind, world-class electric gr...
American Concrete Institute Announces New Committee on Seawater Concrete
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich - The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the formation of a new committee whose mission is to develop and report information on concrete made with brackish, saline, and brine water and sea aggregates. ACI Committee 243, Seawater Concrete, will host its inaugural meeting on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the ACI Concrete Convention in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Under the leadership of chair Antonio Nanni, Professor and Chair at University of Miami, ACI Past President,...
Woolpert Contracted to Provide Aviation Safety, Advocacy, and GIS Modernization Services for the State of Alaska
The $1.5 million contract will support aviation safety improvements and digitization projects statewide, including the development of the Alaska Aviation System. ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The state of Alaska has awarded Woolpert a three-year, $1.5 million contract to provide statewide aviation safety, advocacy, and GIS modernization services. The contract will support significant advancements in aviation safety for the state, including the full digitization of weather information, pilot communic...
atNorth Wins ‘Colocation Provider of the Year’ and ‘Digital Infrastructure Project of the Year’ at Industry Award Events
atNorth recognized at the Electrical Review & Data Centre Review Awards and the Tech Capital Awards. Reykjavík, Iceland – atNorth, the leading Nordic colocation, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence service provider has today announced further acknowledgement in the industry as it wins two significant awards. The business has been awarded the ‘Colocation Provider of the Year’ award at the Electrical Review & Data Centre Review Awards. atNorth has undertaken a signif...
AISC Launches Fabricator Sustainability Program to Drive Green Projects
CHICAGO - The American Institute of Steel Construction’s new Sustainability Partner Program is a win for specifiers, fabricators, and--of course!--the environment. “Few people recognize that structural steel fabricators are the key player for a project’s sustainability,” said AISC Director of Sustainability and Government Relations Max Puchtel. “Fabrication itself accounts for less than 8% of structural steel’s cradle-to-gate carbon footprint, but a fabricator’s procurement responsibility...