Understanding erosion of protective coastal dune systems
A series of instruments were placed on land and in the water immediately in front of the artificial dunes constructed by the researchers. This allowed the team to capture the waves as they moved from offshore toward the dunes. (Photo: TU Delft) As sea levels continue to rise and storms intensify, countries such as the Netherlands – where a third of land is below sea level – are becoming increasingly concerned about coastal erosion. The Dutch have embraced numerous techniques t...
NRMCA Seeks Nominations for Concrete Innovations Award Program
Nomination Deadline: January 31, 2023 Nomination Form: www.concreteinnovations.com/awards. NRMCA, along with Build with Strength and Pave Ahead, are excited to announce the inaugural Concrete Innovations Award Program, which recognizes outstanding achievement in concrete manufacturing, design and construction. People, companies, products and projects that demonstrate outstanding performance in concrete manufacturing, research, design and construction are awarded for their achievements in h...
John “Ozzie” Nelson Jr. Inducted into the Smart Business Dealmakers Hall of Fame
The induction ceremony was celebrated as part of the 2022 Smart Business Dealmakers Conference MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — NELSON Worldwide, award-winning architecture, design, and strategy firm announces today the induction of John “Ozzie” Nelson Jr., Chairman & CEO, into the prestigious Smart Business Dealmakers Hall of Fame. Under Ozzie’s innovative leadership approach, the firm has executed more than 45 mergers and acquisitions, taking NELSON from the rank of #37 in the industry to multip...
Brown and Caldwell appoints Stigers as design chief engineer
VP Tracy Stigers becomes first woman chief engineer in company’s 75-year history WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Dec. 06, 2022 — Brown and Caldwell today announces Vice President Tracy Stigers has been appointed as design chief engineer in recognition of four decades of exceptional technical leadership and client service. She is the first woman in the firm’s 75-year history to hold the esteemed title. Stigers will lead all design from a technical and delivery expertise perspective across all of Brown...
Technion Inaugurates its First Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Laboratory in Memory of SolarEdge’s Founder Guy Sella
Zivi Lando, SolarEdge CEO, speaking at the Israel Institute of Technology during the opening of the first Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Laboratory The Israel Institute of Technology (Technion) recently marked the opening of the Power Electronics And Renewable Energy Laboratory (PEARL), a first of its kind laboratory integrating renewable energy and power electronics as part of the studies in the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Donated by SolarEdge and dedicated t...
CFSEI Accepting Entries for 2023 Awards Program Through February 24, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC —The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) is accepting entries through February 24, 2023 for its annual awards program, which acknowledges outstanding achievement in creative design, technical innovation, and best practices in the use of cold-formed steel and recognizes individuals who have volunteered significant time and talent to the cold-formed steel industry. The 2023 CFSEI awards will be presented in three categories: Design Excellence, Creative Detail, and the John...
KTGY Designed Japanese Inspired 97-Unit Mixed-use Apartment Community in San Jose Now Complete
Located in the heart of Japantown, Exhibit at JTown Apartments attracts young professionals by blending traditional east Asian elements with contemporary design and local art SAN JOSE, CALIF. – KTGY, a leading full-service architecture, branding, interior and planning firm focused on residential, retail, hospitality and mixed-use developments, today announced the grand opening of Exhibit at JTown Apartments, a mixed-use apartment community in the heart of Silicon Valley. Boasting contem...
Premier Awarded Design & Procurement with Fairfield Residential
Dallas-Based Firm Expands Portfolio in Downtown Los Angeles DALLAS — Premier, an end-to-end architecture, design, procurement, and capital management firm, is pleased to announce it will lead the interior design and procurement services for a new Fairfield property in a large urban market, Los Angeles. The property in downtown Los Angeles marks the first project Premier will be working on with the ground up developer, Fairfield Residential. “We are honored that a well-known multifamily...
Major Update to PPI Plastic Pipe Design calculator Announced
Association’s Version 3.0 Adds Pipe Sizes, Fluids, and Static Water Column Pressure Function IRVING, Texas - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has announced a major update to its Building & Construction Division’s Plastic Pipe Design Calculator, a free software tool for the design of plastic pressure pipe and tubing systems using CPVC, HDPE, PEX, PE-RT, PP-R and PP-RCT. The calculator is intended to be used for applications such as plumbing, water service, fire protection, hydroni...
Vutility Selected to Participate in AWS Sustainable Cities Accelerator for Infrastructure
Vutility will enable real-time energy monitoring supporting sustainability in the built environment leveraging AWS products and services. SANDY, Utah - Vutility, Inc., today announced it has been selected to participate in the AWS Sustainable Cities Accelerator for Infrastructure, a technical, business, and mentorship program for commercially scaled, high-growth startups seeking to use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to make infrastructure more sustainable. This opportunity will support Vutil...
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