AISC Education Foundation Honors Reidar Bjorhovde’s Legacy of Mentoring
CHICAGO - For the past three decades, many young professionals were fortunate to share a truly remarkable experience: When they attended their first AISC committee meetings, a prominent researcher would take them under their wing, introducing them to key contacts, and setting them up with valuable connections that would serve them well for the rest of their careers. Who was that good Samaritan? Reidar Bjorhovde. The AISC Education Foundation is proud to honor his inspiring legacy by establ...
Enhancing Quality Across the Building Lifecycle: Nemetschek Brand Solibri Introduces Integrated Solution For Model Checking
The Nemetschek Group brand Solibri today announced the launch of a service offering (c) Solibri Munich/Helsinki – The Nemetschek Group brand Solibri today announced the launch of a new cloud-based service offering: Solibri Inside. The SaaS (Software-as-a-service) based solution provides in-design model checking for users of Allplan, Graphisoft Archicad, and Vectorworks, further improving the quality of digital construction. Integrating this solution into the Nemetschek authoring tools is...
Construction Management Awards 2022 honoured over 70 winners for outstanding achievement in construction management
Mr HO Sai Chu, GBM, GBS, JP, Director of Fook Lee Construction, received “HKICM Outstanding Achievement” Award HONG KONG SAR - The Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers ("HKICM") hosted the "HKICM 25th Anniversary Dinner cum Construction Management Awards 2022 Presentation Ceremony" was commenced on 18 November at Kerry Hotel at the officiation by the Ir LAM Sai Hung, GBS, JP, Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, nearly 500 of the leading...
Safe Software and Sphere partnership empowers extended reality into enterprise operations
Together, Sphere – extended reality (XR) software by holo|one – and Safe Software's cutting-edge data migration tool, FME, create a dynamic alliance that empowers leading organizations to enhance productivity and collaboration by drastically simplifying the systems integrations that enable XR deployments to truly scale. Sphere’s device-agnostic XR platform optimizes communication and problem-solving by creating a multi-dimensional environment that closes the information gap and connects teams...
WSP USA Bolsters Southwest Mountain District Leadership
The firm announces three new arrivals — Kitty Barkley, Newel Jensen and John Rohner — to the five-state district’s senior leadership team. DENVER, November 22, 2022 — WSP USA, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, has added Kitty Barkley, Newel Jensen and John Rohner to the senior leadership team in the firm’s Southwest Mountain district. Barkley (Santa Fe), who transferred from WSP Australia, now serves as vice president/senior director and dis...
Yunex Traffic's RSU2X – Strong Enough to Withstand a Hurricane, Reliable Enough to Support Evacuation Planning
The 48 RSU2X models deployed by Yunex Traffic in Tampa remained fully functional during and after Hurricane Ian. The devices generated valuable data on evacuation routes and travel times, that makes future planning for natural disasters more reliable increasing safety for road users and residents. As connected vehicles become more common and sophisticated, RSUs will play an increasingly important role in ensuring road safety. TAMPA, FL November 22, 2022 - Yunex Traffic, a glob...
Xylem Honors Texas, Michigan Water Utilities for Making Communities More Resilient
Recipients recognized for transformative operations and outstanding customer service Water utilities that quickly alert customers to a potential household leak or step in to help homeowners avoid disastrous repair bills are being recognized for setting new standards in customer service. Xylem (NYSE:XYL) recognized utilities and distributors who go above and beyond in the areas of customer service and community impact with a 2022 Reach award recently in Washington, DC. “Ou...
VeriDaaS accelerates growth and increases global presence with opening of new office in Calgary, Alberta
DENVER, CO, November 22, 2022 – VeriDaaS Corporation, a leader and innovator in high-definition (HD) LiDAR acquisition and Data as a Service (DaaS) products, today announced the opening of its new branch office in Calgary, Alberta. In addition to the corporate headquarters in Denver, Colorado, the new office will expand the organization’s footprint and increase its level of presence in the Canadian market. “We are excited to open an office in Canada to support our continued growth in North Am...
Lhyfe and Nantes ‒ Saint Nazaire Port Collaborate to Develop Offshore Renewable Hydrogen
Matthieu Guesné (Lhyfe) and Olivier Trétout (Nantes Saint-Nazaire Port) Nantes and Saint-Nazaire (France) – Lhyfe (EURONEXT : LHYFE), a world pioneer for the production of green renewable hydrogen, and Nantes - Saint Nazaire Port, France’s fourth largest seaport, have reached a partnership agreement so as to develop the offshore renewable sector and thereby ramp up energy transition on the Loire Estuary. Hydrogen is able to draw on the strong momentum driven by the national strategy fo...
Skanska improves facility in Houston, Texas, USA, for USD 58M, about SEK 580M
Skanska and its joint venture partner, Indi Construction Partners LLC, signed a contract for design-build services to a facility in Houston, Texas, USA. The contract is worth in total USD 64M, about SEK 640M. Skanska’s portion is worth USD 58M, about SEK 580M, which will be included in the US order bookings for the fourth quarter of 2022. Supplemental tenant improvements will be made to a 130,000 square meter facility resulting in a new receiving center. The project scope includes pick module...