Coventry University academic recognised for engineering excellence
A nuclear energy and aviation expert from Coventry University has been named among the UK’s top engineers with the award of a prestigious Fellowship by the Royal Academy of Engineering. Professor Michael Fitzpatrick, Coventry University’s Pro-Vice Chancellor for Engineering, Environment, and Computing has received the award, one of the highest national honours an engineer can receive. Fellows are nominated by their peers based on their engineering accomplishments. Professor Fitzpatrick...
U.S. Water Survey - 66 Percent of Americans Think Water Infrastructure Requires More Federal Funding; 8 in 10 Voters Would Back Political Candidates for Funding Water
ABWC Poll on Federal Investment in Aging Water Systems Finds 8 in 10 Voters More Likely to Back Elected Officials in Favor of Increased Funding for Clean and Reliable Drinking Water. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Business Water Coalition (ABWC) – a growing national organization comprised of water-reliant businesses – today announced the release of the “U.S. Water Infrastructure Funding and Business Risks Survey,” examining voter opinions across a wide spectrum of water issues, including wat...
Toolkit for electrifying trucking fleets
Kelbe Goupil & Kevin Emerson from Utah Clean Energy Although medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDV) account for a mere 5% of the vehicles on the road, they are responsible for 25% of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transportation sector and about 45% of total nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. It is historically disadvantaged communities that face the brunt of this pollution due to being located near interstate corridors and freight centers. The good news is that the transportat...
StopDigging Celebrates Significant Achievement with BBA Certificate, Elevating Ground ScrewTechnology in the UK
London, UK. 20-09-2023–StopDigging, the Swedish company renowned for its innovative ground screw technology, is proud to announce a significant milestone. The company has become the first ground screw company in the UK to earn the esteemed BBA (British Board of Agrément) certificate. This remarkable accomplishment not only redefines industry standards but also underscoresStopDigging's unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. A Landmark Achievement StopDigging's attainment of the...
AISC Board of Directors Elects New Chair, Vice Chair
CHICAGO - The AISC Board of Directors chose new leadership at its most recent meeting. Hugh McCaffrey of Southern New Jersey Steel in Vineland, N.J. was elected board chair Sept. 9 at AISC’s annual business meeting, and Glenn Tabolt of STS Steel in Schenectady, N.Y. was elected vice chair. “Hugh and Glenn both have a long track record of volunteering their knowledge, expertise, and leadership skills to the steel industry,” said Steve Knitter, the board’s immediate past chair. “Their wealth...
Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces New, Heavy-Duty Timber Drive™ Stand-Up Driver with Patent-Pending Gravity Feed Mechanism
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced Timber Drive™ – a first-of-its kind, heavy-duty structural fastening system designed for stand-up, semi-automatic operation while driving 3" to 6 ¼" structural screws. Ideal for heavy-duty jobs that require repetitive fastening, such as decks, docks, boardwalks, piers, and flooring, as well as for fastening metal straps to wood, engineered wood, or mass timber panels...
New Potable Water Service On-Line Course Announced
The new PPI eLearn course and the updated AWWA C904-22 can help installers meet the rapidly growing need to replace lead pipes with PEX. Photo courtesy of PPI-member company REHAU. ASPE-Accredited PEX Water Service Line Course Provides CEU Credit IRVING, Texas - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) newest online course, “PEX Tubing for Water Service Line Applications”, is now available on its PPI eLearn™ channel. This on-line learning course provides a self-directed l...
Zekelman Industries Expands ZI-Strut™ Offering
ZI-Strut on Display at NECA 2023 Conference, Wheatland Tube booth 1658 and Western Tube/Picoma booth 1548 PHILADELPHIA – Zekelman Industries, the leading manufacturer of electrical conduit and elbows, couplings, and nipples in North America, today announced a significant expansion of its ZI-Strut™ metal framing and accessories product line. The strut and accessories, which range from clamps and fittings to brackets and threaded rods, can be co-loaded with steel conduit from Western Tube...
Trimble Launches Cloud-Based Appian Daily Planner to Simplify Complex, Multi-Stop Routing
WESTMINSTER, Colo.—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today Appian Daily Planner, a cloud-based solution for multi-stop, multi-vehicle route optimization that improves asset utilization, on-time deliveries and customer service. Appian Daily Planner delivers a modern planning experience, designed to streamline and optimize the complex routing needs of multi-stop mixed and private fleets. By combining a highly-configurable interface with the trusted Appian optimization algorithm that has been co...
KAI Enterprises Hires Tracy Barlow as Vice President of 360 Construction Services
(St. Louis, MO) KAI Enterprises proudly announces the hiring of Tracy Barlow, PMP, NICET-L2, as Vice President of its construction management division, 360 Construction Services (360 CS) at its Atlanta office. With more than 37 years of industry experience, Barlow is a results-orientated and highly accomplished program director and management professional with a specific focus on developing and managing large programs in multiple vertical markets, including transit/aviation/rail, healthcare,...
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