ACI Foundation Celebrates New Trustees and Re-Election of an Existing Trustee
The ACI Foundation is pleased to announce new Trustees and the re-election of an existing Trustee to its Board. The Trustees re-elected — Keith Kesner and elected new Trustee— David Lange. New ACI Vice President, Scott Anderson, also joins the Trustees as part of his new role. The ACI Foundation is honored to have these outstanding individuals continue the work of the ACI Foundation. They join Khaled Awad, Jeffrey Coleman (Chair), Robert Frosch, Freddrick Grubbe, Maria Juenger, Brett McMahon, an...
U.S. DOE Selects Heidelberg Materials’ New Cement Plant in Mitchell, Indiana for Industrial Demonstrations Program Funding
David Crane, US Department of Energy Under Secretary Project will advance full scale implementation of integrated carbon capture, transport and storage at the Mitchell, Indiana, cement plant site Total potential funding of up to $500M from the U.S. Department of Energy Key step in advancing and scaling deployment of carbon capture at North America’s newest state-of-the-art cement production facility. CCUS at cement plants to play a key role in the company’s ambitious jo...
Arup to develop a sustainable utilities plan for the Presidio national park site in San Francisco
Global sustainable development consultancy Arup has been hired by the Presidio Trust to provide engineering services for their Long Range Utility Implementation Strategy (LoUIS). LoUIS is part of Presidio Forward, a series of projects for which the Trust recently received $200 million in federal funding through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This major investment will result in an even more beautiful and welcoming Presidio that is environmentally and financially resilient. Arup will prioriti...
LRS Architects Designs Seattle-Area ‘Attainable Luxury’ Living Community Alta University Place
LRS Architects, a firm that values innovation, creativity and collaboration, is nearing completion on the first phase of Alta University Place, a spacious and contemporary living experience with elevated style and an abundance of amenities located in University Place, Washington. Alta University Place introduces a residential campus that is integrated with the surrounding community, complete with a new street running through the project that links it with the existing city grid. The taller build...
Harris County Continues its Commitment to Expand Affordable Housing Initiatives
Harris County, TX - Harris County Commissioners Court approved yet another milestone towards providing affordable housing for residents in the county. This most recent approval of $39,828,000 in funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will include the development of six properties, creating a total of 677 affordable housing units. This significant investment underscores our commitment to addressing the pressing need for affordable housing in our community. The total approved ARPA fu...
Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG) Announces 2024 Excellence Awards
Yesterday, the Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG), the leading source of global expertise for energy systems integration and operations, announced the recipients of its 2024 Excellence Awards. These awards recognize energy professionals from around the world for their contributions and accomplishments toward the planning and operation of energy systems across multiple pathways and geographical scales in ways that are reliable, economic and sustainable. More than 30 individuals receive...
Woolpert Acquires Ireland-Based Murphy Geospatial, a Leading European Geospatial Solutions Firm
This acquisition expands Woolpert’s geospatial solutions footprint in Europe and supports the expansion and advancement of mapping technology and innovation. DAYTON, Ohio, USA — Woolpert has acquired Murphy Geospatial, a multidisciplinary geospatial solutions company that is headquartered in Kilcullen, Ireland. Murphy Geospatial is a private, family-owned geospatial solutions company that delivers a broad range of services that include survey, mobile and indoor mapping, asset monitoring, sub...
Applications Being Accepted for DFI’s Women in Deep Foundations Professional Development Grants
Submission Deadline May 15 Hawthorne, N.J. (April 1, 2024): The DFI Educational Trust, through the DFI Women in Deep Foundations Committee Fund, is awarding Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) Professional Development Grants of $1,750 each to women involved in design or construction of deep foundations. Applications are being accepted online April 1– May 15. Recipients are invited to attend DFI’s 49th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations in Aurora, Colorado, October 7 – 10. The grant defrays...
UNCSA selects Jenkins Peer Architects and Steinberg Hart as design team for Phase 2 of Stevens Center renovation
Conceptual rendering of the Stevens Center Lobby, Phase 1. Little Diversified Architectural Consulting/UNC School of the Arts WINSTON-SALEM — The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) has announced the selection of Jenkins Peer Architects (JPA), based in Charlotte, and Steinberg Hart, based in Los Angeles, as the design team for Phase 2 of the Stevens Center renovation. This next and final phase will complete the comprehensive renovation of the beloved performing arts c...
SPH Engineering presents Drone Show Software 4.3, elevating Drone Shows to new heights
Riga, Latvia – SPH Engineering, a global expert in drone technology development, is thrilled to announce the release of its latest Drone Show Software update, version 4.3. This update introduces cutting-edge features to streamline preflight processes, enhance map visualization and sharing capabilities, and improve operational efficiency for drone professionals worldwide. Key Features of Drone Show Software 4.3: New Preflight Summary Window This innovative feature provides a compact yet...