Autodesk Introduces Forma for Next-Generation Building Design in the Cloud
Forma’s easy-to-use real time analyses give users data about key density and environmental qualities such as sunlight, daylight, wind, and microclimate. SAN FRANCISCO – Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today unveiled the first set of capabilities of Autodesk Forma, an industry cloud that will unify workflows across the teams that design, build and operate the built environment. Forma’s initial capabilities target the early-stage planning and design process with automations and AI-pow...
HDR Selected to Complete Design of Omaha’s Modern Streetcar System
Global Firm Will Provide Design, Procurement and Other Support to Major Transit Project in its Hometown OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Streetcar Authority has selected HDR to deliver the final design for the city’s 3.2-mile streetcar project, connecting downtown Omaha to the University of Nebraska Medical Center. HDR’s services include track, transit systems, traffic, architectural and other civil design; procurement support; public engagement and operations. The project will use the constru...
Nexans awarded its largest agreement in history to support energy transition in Europe with TenneT
Nexans awarded frame agreement by TenneT for turnkey high voltage direct current projects for offshore wind farms The agreement includes an initial commitment for three grid connection projects of an initial value of 1.7bn EUR for cables and installation only These projects will contribute to the acceleration of Germany’s energy transition and further increase energy security in Europe; they will be operational between 2029 and 2031 Nexans, through its innovative 525 kV subsea cab...
American Concrete Institute to Host Third Annual 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge
Farmington Hills, Michigan: Registration is open for the third 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge, organized by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge is a free, virtual conference that brings together 24 ACI international chapters and industry partners. Each chapter and industry partner will moderate one hour of the 24HCK by engaging regional concrete experts to present the latest research, trends, and studies to the concrete world. REGISTER NOW This year, the e...
TOPODRONE to unveil a new lightweight 360° LiDAR model range
Montreux, Switzerland – TOPODRONE, a Swiss based designer and manufacturer of high-precision surveying equipment, releases a new lightweight 360° LiDAR model range with advanced features and capabilities: LiDAR 100 & 100+ with a 100 m working flight altitude and LiDAR 200+ with a 200 m working flight altitude. All of them can be used as a single payload for different carriers and installed on a drone, car and backpack. The product launch is planned at Geo Business in London on May 17-18. TOP...
Greeley, Colo., Goes Live with Cityworks Asset Management System, Implemented by Woolpert
This implementation streamlines work management and gathers data to support decision-making for the management and operations of the city’s Water and Sewer utilities. GREELEY, Colo. — The city of Greeley, Colo., has gone live with its Cityworks Asset Management System (AMS), implemented by Woolpert. The implementation provides an enterprise-wide platform for managing assets through system-based activity, cost, and document tracking for the Greeley Water and Sewer Department. The department in...
Scholarship Created in Memory of Utility Chief Engineer
Image- Eric Shaffer Municipal Advisory Board Honors Member Eric Shaffer of Duluth and His Contributions - Honorarium Covers MAB HDPE Pipe Training Tuition - IRVING, Texas – May 8, 2023 – The Municipal Advisory Board (MAB) today announced the creation of a scholarship program in the name of Eric Shaffer, chief engineer at City of Duluth, Minnesota. A nationally recognized expert on high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe for potable water and wastewater systems, Shaffer was a lo...
Trends May 2023
In this section, Informed Infrastructure compiles infographics from trusted sources that reveal insight on infrastructure spending. We also compile some of the top infrastructure stories that shouldn’t be missed. For ongoing news coverage, turn to Informed Infrastructure online (www.informedinfrastructure.com), our Twitter feed (@IInfrastructure) and our weekly e-newsletter. Global Renewable Energy Capacity Grew by 10% In 2022 According to the International Renewable Energ...
Soon-to-be S&T graduate Krysta Swartz plans to impact society with structural designs
Krysta Swartz, shown here working on S&T’s steel bridge, recently led the Steel Bridge Design Team to its fifth regional championship. Photo by Michael Pierce/Missouri S&T. ROLLA, Mo. – Three years ago, Krysta Swartz, of Caseyville, Illinois, graduated from high school and earned an associate degree from her local community college at the same time. Now, she is preparing to walk across the commencement stage again — this time with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Missouri U...
Beneath The Waves and Hexagon win Geospatial World Leadership Award for advancing Blue Carbon research in The Bahamas
The award recognises pioneering research about The Bahamas coastal seagrass ecosystem and its carbon mitigation potential. (Heerbrugg, Switzerland) Hexagon today announced that it has received the Geospatial World Leadership Award with its partner Beneath The Waves for advancing sustainability with the Blue Carbon initiative in The Bahamas. The award recognises and celebrates individuals and organisations that champion innovation, pioneer cutting-edge solutions and advance technologies in the...