Hexagon Introduces HxGN Smart Sites for Managing Complex Sites
HxGN Smart Sites provides a real-time holistic digital twin of enterprise data with interactive maps and notifications (HUNTSVILLE, Ala.) – Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division today announced HxGN Smart Sites, a real-time data visualization and location intelligence solution for complex site operations, such as industrial facilities, airports, hospitals and entertainment venues. HxGN Smart Sites combines any type of real-time, dynamic and static data into a 3D common ope...
Together for Safer Roads Celebrates Historic Public-Private Partnership Success with City of Houston
HOUSTON – Together for Safer Roads (TSR) is pleased to announce the success of its joint project with the City of Houston and Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Complete Communities program. This groundbreaking public-private partnership transformed one of the city’s most dangerous roadways, Hillcroft Avenue, into an important Vision Zero success. This is a goal for cities around the world working towards the elimination of severe road traffic injuries and fatalities. Each year, over 30,000 fataliti...
Bentley Systems Announces Allen Li has Joined as General Manager, China
Allen Li has been appointed to the new role of General Manager, China. Image courtesy of Bentley Systems. Responsible for Bentley’s China Growth Initiatives Across All Channels EXTON, Pa. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that Allen Li has been appointed to the new role of General Manager, China, reporting to Chief Revenue Officer Brock Ballard. Allen Li has had a long executive career at enterprise software...
Capture6 and Palmdale Water District to Build a First of Its Kind Facility for Water Recovery and Carbon Removal
Capture6’s Project Monarch carbon removal facility in California showcases the integration of water recovery and carbon removal BERKELEY, CA – Capture6, a direct air capture startup, and Palmdale Water District (PWD) announced they plan to build a joint pilot facility to produce freshwater resources and simultaneously increase carbon removal in California. The facility, named Pure Water Antelope Valley Demonstration Facility which includes Capture6’s Project Monarch, will be the first f...
Black & Veatch Water Report: Sustainability, Resiliency Key to U.S. Water Industry Amid Headwinds of Aging Infrastructure, Climate Change and Workforce Churn
Evolving water sector an ecosystem of complex challenges, promising opportunity OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (6 June 20223) – From the challenges of chronically aging infrastructure and regulatory and climate change pressures to opportunities such as data’s promise and an infusion of federal funds, the U.S. water sector’s complexities continue to evolve amid pushes for greater sustainability and resilience, the newly released Black & Veatch 2023 Water Report shows. The report – expert analysis of...
Weil Adds Energy Partner Chris Bennett in Houston
HOUSTON: International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that prominent energy and infrastructure dealmaker Chris Bennett has joined the Firm as a partner in the Corporate Department, based in the Houston office. “It is a pleasure to welcome Chris as the latest addition to our outstanding energy team. As our clients increasingly focus on opportunities in the energy and infrastructure sectors, we’re committed to expanding our capabilities to better meet their growing needs,”...
Simpson Strong-Tie Adds Deep Foundation, Earth Retention Rebar Reinforcing Alignment Products with PIERESEARCH Acquisition
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, today announced that it has acquired certain assets of Arlington, TX-based PIERESEARCH, LLP. Established in 1986, and acquired by the late Stan Agee and his wife Jan in 2005, PIERESEARCH offers a range of tested products for the deep foundation and earth retention industries. PIERESEARCH is an industry leader in rebar reinforcing alignment products, specializing in...
New Geothermal GSHP Piping Systems Document Available
Parallel HDPE pipes installed as part of a buried geothermal header system. Photo courtesy of Geosource Energy Inc. PPI Model Spec MS-7 Provides Up-To-Date Information IRVING, Texas - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has released a new Model Specification document that provides guidance to specifiers, engineers, designers, and others about selecting, specifying and installing plastic piping materials for ground source geothermal systems. Prepared by PPI’s Building & Constructi...
ACI Foundation Funds 11 New Research Projects
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected 11 research projects to receive grants this year. The CRC seeks concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures in coordination with ACI Technical Committees. The following research projects will receive funding from the ACI Foundation and were awarded based on relevancy and potential impact of the research, supplemental support for the project such as col...
Cordia Announces Ownership of Pittsburgh’s District Steam Power Will Take Effect July 1
Regulated energy provider pledges to address existing infrastructure challenges while creating a roadmap for a more sustainable downtown Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH, PA: Cordia, a sustainability-driven energy solutions provider, today announced that effective July 1, 2023, it will begin offering its steam heat services to buildings in Pittsburgh’s central business district in addition to the Northshore and Uptown neighborhoods it currently serves. This marks the end of downtown Pittsburgh’s l...