Kryton Launches New ROI Calculator to Help Industrial Builders Forecast True Savings from Durable Concrete
Financial tool combines variables from users and industry sources to project costs of downtime and maintenance compared to Hard-Cem® VANCOUVER, BC (April 6, 2026) – Kryton International, a global leader in innovative concrete waterproofing and durability solutions, announced today the launch of its new ROI (return on investment) Calculator, designed to help customers, contractors, and developers of all industries quickly quantify the long-term financial benefits of using Kryton’s Hard-Cem® produ...
HDPE Pipe Use For Marine Projects Updated In Engineering Handbook
Popularity of HDPE Pipe Continues as Use Increases Due to Inherent Attributes for Salt and Fresh Water Projects IRVING, Texas - The Marine Installations chapter of the Plastics Pipe Institute’s Handbook of Polyethylene Pipe has been updated to include more technical information and guidance for the use of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe. Chapter 10 as well as the entire 600-page handbook is available at https://www.plasticpipe.org/PE-Handbook or by scanning the QR Code. “This handbook ha...
Thompson Pipe Group’s Weldable Curve Joint (WCJ) Wins 2026 NASTT Abbott Award for Innovation
Advancing trenchless pressure pipeline design with a next‑generation joint system for AWWA C300 concrete pressure pipe April 2026 | Grand Prairie, TX, USA Highlights: • Re-imagined C300 design: While AWWA C300 pipe has a century-long history, the WCJ uniquely integrates restraint and joint geometry in a single system. • True single-pass capability: Moves beyond Type B (Carnegie) joint limitations to enable genuine single-pass microtunneling in complex alignments . • Contractor advantages: Elimin...
Stantec names Arliss Szysky to lead Infrastructure business
Szysky brings 25 years of experience in transportation engineering, project leadership, and business operations Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has appointed Arliss Szysky as executive vice president of its Infrastructure business in North America, marking a step forward for the firm’s largest and one of its fastest-growing operating units. Szysky brings deep operational expertise and a people‑first leadership approach to the role. Most recently, she served as ope...
AISC Applauds Strengthened Section 232 Tariffs Supporting Domestic Industry
CHICAGO – On behalf of its more than 1,000 members that fabricate structural and bridge steel, the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) commends the Administration’s recent updates to the Section 232 Tariffs, reinforcing a commitment to fair trade and a strong domestic steel industry. These updates, including the implementation of a 25% tariff on the full value of imported structural steel products fabricated abroad (10% if using American-made steel), represent another important step...
Acrow Supplies Permanent Replacement to Reconnect Foothills Recreational Trail in Pierce County, Washington
Modular steel solution restores vital link in a 24-mile trail closed for nearly two years (Parsippany, New Jersey) – Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, is pleased to announce it has supplied a modular steel bridge to restore full-route access of the Foothills National Recreation Trail Southeast of Tacoma, Washington. The popular trail is used by commuters as well as recreational walkers, cyclists, skaters and equestrians. The old timber Spiketon Ditch Bridge th...
TrafFix Devices Highlights the Urbanite™ Pedestrian Wall
Lightweight, Durable, and Built for Modern Crowd Control TrafFix Devices, a leading manufacturer and supplier of traffic control devices and crash attenuation products, highlights the Urbanite™ Pedestrian Wall, a next-generation solution engineered to meet today’s most pressing safety and crowd management needs. Combining lightweight construction with rugged durability, the Urbanite is designed to streamline setup while delivering exceptional protection in pedestrian zones, events, and constru...
STV Celebrates World’s First Floating‑Bridge Light Rail with Sound Transit as Crosslake Connection Opens
STV Systems Expertise Enables Rail Operations on I-90 Bridge Connecting Seattle and the Eastside SEATTLE, WA – STV joined Sound Transit in celebrating the opening of the Crosslake Connection, delivering the world’s first light rail service to operate on a floating bridge and completing the final segment of the 2 Line across Lake Washington. STV served as systems construction management partner for the project. The seven‑mile Crosslake Connection travels along Interstate 90 with new stations at...
Stantec appoints Gonzalo Covarrubias as managing director for Latin America
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has appointed Gonzalo Covarrubias as managing director for Latin America—an important step that reflects the firm’s long-term commitment to the region and its continued focus on sustainable growth, technical excellence, and delivering enduring value for clients and communities. For more than 55 years, Stantec has helped shape Latin America‘s future, delivering complex and impactful projects from offices across Chile, Argentina, and...
Scholarships Available for Students Pursuing Careers in Deep Foundations
Hawthorne, N.J. (April 1, 2026): The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) Educational Trust is accepting online applications April 1–May 15, for the Trust’s At-Large Scholarship program, Michael L. Condon Civil Engineering Scholarship Fund and Goble Rausche Likins Scholarship Fund. Click on the links for eligibility requirements, submission criteria and the application. At-Large Scholarships Several At-Large Scholarships ranging from $2,000–$5,000 each are being awarded in 2026. Applicants must be e...