Ground Screws Pioneering Sustainable Foundations in Modern Construction
As the world increasingly gravitates towards sustainable development, the construction industry is at a crucial juncture. The call for environmentally responsible building practices has never been louder, with a global emphasis on reducing carbon footprints and embracing eco-friendly technologies. At the heart of this green revolution are ground screws, a novel foundation solution that promises not just sustainability but also unmatched quality and reliability. These innovative screws are redefi...
Advanced Drainage Systems Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies in 2024
HILLIARD, OHIO – Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS) (“ADS” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and onsite septic wastewater industries, announced it has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024. For the second consecutive year the company was recognized for its commitment to environmental, social and corporate governance efforts. “ADS is once again honored to be recognized as one of the cou...
Biden-Harris Administration Opens First Round of Applications for $250 Million to Reduce Traffic in Urban Areas
New competitive grant program under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help cut traffic and pollution on America’s roadways WASHINGTON- The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced today a new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law program that makes $250 million available, over five years, in competitive grants to advance innovative, multimodal solutions to reduce vehicular traffic in the most congested metropolitan areas of the United States. The Congestion...
Symetri Launches Naviate Zero, Advancing Sustainable Building Design with Innovative Green Technology
Addresses the urgent need for enhanced sustainable practices, reduced embodied carbon and CO2 emissions in the AECO and manufacturing industries Nashua, NH – Symetri, part of Addnode Group, and a leading global provider of design and engineering technology solutions and consultancy services, announces the launch of Naviate Zero a specialized solution to enhance sustainability and energy efficiency for the architecture, engineering, construction, owner (AECO) and manufacturing industries....
Stantec and project partners deliver six schools in 2.5 years for Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland
The schools are part of a 30-year public-private partnership, the first of its kind in the US 02/21/2024 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD TSX, NYSE: STN One of the nation’s largest school districts, Prince George’s County Public School System (PGCPS), recently opened its sixth new school as part of its “Blueprint Schools” program. The Colin L. Powell K-8 Academy opened to students on November 27, 2023, and held its ribbon cutting on February 21, 2024. The additional five schools—Sonia Sotom...
Ahmad Hassan Receives 2024 Reidar Bjorhovde Outstanding Young Professional Award
CHICAGO - The AISC Education Foundation is pleased to announce that Degenkolb Engineers’ Ahmad Hassan has received the second-ever Reidar Bjorhovde Outstanding Young Professional Award. Hassan graduated from the University of California, Davis, with his PhD in structural engineering in December 2022. Shortly thereafter, he went to work at Degenkolb Engineers. He will kick off his upcoming year of steel industry exposure in March at NASCC: The Steel Conference, where he will receive recogni...
Bridge protection and traffic safety at its finest
The Great Belt Bridge in Denmark, one of the world’s longest suspension bridges, benefits from Structural Health Monitoring thanks to measurement technology by Kistler Kistler presents unique Structural Health Monitoring and Weigh In Motion portfolio at Intertraffic 2024 Winterthur, February 2024 The next stop for condition monitoring of sensitive infrastructure: the Kistler Group is showcasing its latest solution for bridge protection and traffic safety, a comprehensive Structural H...
Trimble Introduces Roadworks Paving Control Platform for Mills and Cold Planers
New version of Trimble’s next-generation paving control platform for smoother, more precise paving surfaces extends the functionality to an additional machine type WESTMINSTER, Colo., February 20, 2024 — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the availability of the Trimble® Roadworks Paving Control Platform for Mills and Cold Planers, extending the functionality of Trimble’s next-generation, 3D paving control system. Trimble Roadworks for Mills and Cold Planers runs on an Android™ opera...
Flomatic Appoints Scott S. Shimer as Vice President of Sales
GLENS FALLS, N.Y.- Flomatic®, a leading global valve manufacturer in the water and wastewater industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott S. Shimer as its Vice President of Sales. With a stellar track record in sales leadership and business development, Mr. Shimer brings over three decades of experience in driving growth in the water industry. In his role at Flomatic, Mr. Shimer will be instrumental in leading the sales team, fostering strategic partnerships, and spearheading i...
ARTBA, AGC Back States' Challenge to FHWA GHG Rule
Construction Associations Back State Challenge to Federal Rule that Diverts Infrastructure Resources from Vital Projects ARTBA & AGC Question Federal Highway Administration's Statutory Authority to Require Greenhouse Gas Performance Reports from States WASHINGTON – The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) jointly filed amicus briefs in support of 22 states challenging the Biden Administration’s new Greenhouse ga...