Five Ways Airports Can Prepare for Hurricanes
1. Secure the airfield and surrounding areas Tie down all aircraft, causeways, support vehicles, etc., and store all lightweight materials away from windows and low points of elevation. Heavy wind or severe flooding can cause stationary objects without these securities to become free moving without control which can cause damage to infrastructure and aircraft. 2. Mitigate flooding chances Limit or prevent unnecessary water damage to structures by constructing effective drainage plans, and p...
Civil Infrastructure Geoprofessionals Are Ready to Adopt the Cloud, New Report Says
Report highlights time-consuming data management practices, with data residing in disparate “‘silos’” CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND, July 19, 2023 – Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, today announced the findings of its latest Geoprofessionals Data Management Report, which looks at the trends, challenges, and opportunities in geoscience data. Jo Knight, Chief Customer Officer, Seequent, said, “As civil infrastructure projects become larger, and budgets become tighter, it’s more crucial...
Partner in sustainability: A conversation with Ramboll
Marmormolen will be one of the largest contemporary timber structures in Denmark, combining office, retail, and public program on the popular waterfront of Nordhavn. Image credit: Sora Images We don’t hear this enough: a low-carbon future is possible. I come to that conclusion when I talk with our customers. Increasingly, they share stories that connect our software to their—and our—sustainability goals. They’re using our tools to embed carbon management into a building’s DNA....
State of Georgia Selects 120Water™ PWS Portal to Manage Lead Service Line Database
Software platform to streamline LSL inventory data and submission for utilities across the state ZIONSVILLE, Ind. (July 18, 2022) – Continuing to develop its network of statewide and multistate partnerships, 120Water has recently been selected to manage the data and submittal of Georgia’s lead service line (LSL) inventories. The state’s procurement of 120Water’s software grants all Georgia water systems individual licenses to access the Public Water System (PWS) Portal, which serves as a...
Low-carbon hydrogen critical for net-zero transition, says GlobalData
Oil companies are looking for avenues to move towards operations with net-zero emissions. Low-carbon hydrogen – with a low to zero net carbon footprint – presents an attractive avenue for industry players in their energy transition, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest thematic report, ‘Hydrogen in Oil and Gas,’ reveals that, as of June 2023, there were more than announced 1,500 low-carbon hydrogen projects, which are expected to come online by 2030. Nea...
Yunex Traffic partners with LYT to deploy NextGen emergency preemption solutions for Seattle and the University of Washington
The two companies bring together leading AI solutions to improve emergency vehicle preemption to improve emergency vehicle response times Santa Clara, Calif, - Yunex Traffic, a global leader in intelligent traffic systems, announced today that it has partnered with and LYT a leader in NextGen intelligent connected traffic technology solutions, to deliver NextGen emergency vehicle preemption solutions for the City of Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), and the University of W...
WSP’s ClimateVue Platform Earns SEAL Sustainable Product Award
Suite of proprietary digital tools provides clients with engineering solutions for some of the world’s most challenging climate-related questions and risks. SAN DIEGO — A digital toolkit purpose-built to equip decision makers with key climate insights was recognized with a Sustainable Product Award from the Sustainability, Environmental Achievement and Leadership (SEAL) 2023 Business Sustainability Awards. WSP USA, a leading engineering, environment and professional services co...
Topcon introduces Aptix integration platform for heavy civil construction
Aptix integrates data from multiple sources into one platform for optimal efficiency LIVERMORE, Calif. – Topcon Positioning Systems introduces Aptix™, a new integration-platform-as-a-service (iPaaS) to optimize how heavy civil construction projects are managed. Aptix seamlessly integrates Topcon solutions with multiple third-party applications to automate and orchestrate data connections between the office and job site. It streamlines processes and generates insights for construction tea...
FAA Invests Nearly $92 Million to Help Airports Reach President’s Goal of Net Zero-Emissions by 2050
WASHINGTON – Airports across the country are more sustainable thanks to funding from the Federal Aviation Administration. As part of nearly $268 million in grants, about $92 million will go to 21 airports for solar panels, electric buses, charging stations and electrification studies; investments that support good-paying jobs and their local communities. Also, as a part of this sustainability effort, the agency is providing funding to help general aviation airports safely transition to unleaded...
WSP’s Sallye Perrin Recognized as ARTBA’s P3 Trailblazer of the Year
Alternative delivery expert Perrin honored during the 35th Annual ARTBA Public-Private Partnerships in Transportation Conference. WASHINGTON, D.C., July 13, 2023 — The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) P3 Division awarded its 2023 Trailblazer of the Year Award to Sallye Perrin, senior vice president for WSP USA. The award was announced on Wednesday during the 35th annual ARTBA Public-Private Partnerships (P3) in Transportation Conference, held at the Grand...
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