Woolpert Opens Maritime, Defense Technology and Geospatial Intelligence Office in St. Pete Innovation District
The international AEG firm’s sixth Florida office will support the collaborative advancement of research, education and economic development, and will support Woolpert’s expansion throughout the state. PETERSBURG, Fla. (March 2, 2022) — Woolpert has opened an office in St. Petersburg, Fla., that will focus on maritime, defense technology and geospatial intelligence. The office is located in the St. Pete Innovation District (SPID) and is part of its new St. Petersburg Maritime and Defense Tech...
Gov. Evers announces nearly $15 million in grants and loans to improve freight rail
Governor Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced nearly $15 million in grants and loans for five freight rail projects worth an estimated $24.4 million. The projects will enhance safety by replacing timber bridges, improving crossings, and allowing emergency vehicle access. “These freight rail projects are an investment in a critical part of Wisconsin’s supply chain,” Gov. Evers said. “Modern and efficient freight rail makes our communiti...
AMI Infrastructure: From Water Meters to Business Intelligence
AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) systems transform water meters into IoT sensors that transmit useful information to digitally revolutionize processes, according to Carlos Tejedor (Idrica) The search for water efficiency, both in utilities and among citizens, will drive investment in AMI in the coming years. The aim is to increase metering for better management March 1, 2022. For some years now, water utilities have been investing in the digital transformation of micro-metering,...
Technical Studies To Design Transmission Expansion For A Clean Electricity Future
Reston, Va. – A massive expansion of the bulk transmission system is needed to support very high levels of clean electricity, a massive effort that requires rethinking our current approach to expanding the grid. A new report by the Energy Systems Integration Group, Design Study Requirements for a U.S. Macrogrid: A Path to Achieving the Nation’s Energy System Transformation Goals, articulates a set of recommendations for the next stage of proactive transmission planning of a macrogrid. “A futu...
JMS Announces Succession Plan
Treatment equipment and systems manufacturer celebrates 60 years of service to water and wastewater industry CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 1, 2022) – Committed to making a difference for future generations, Jim Myers & Sons, Inc. (JMS), a leading designer and manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment solutions, kicks off its 60th anniversary with the announcement of a major succession plan, encompassing seven promotions and transitions across various levels of management. Staff changes included...
IPWEA and APWA Renew Long-Term Strategic Partnership
Washington D.C.—The American Public Works Association (APWA) and the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) have renewed their agreement to expand their reach and deliver greater value through education to their members in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Both organizations are focused on facilitating the exchange of ideas, technology, resources, and management practices for professionals who deliver public works and infrastructure services. “APWA is...
SEPA Releases Framework for Increasing Carbon Reduction Impacts
Supported by Google, Microsoft & Xcel Energy, “Tiers of Electricity Decarbonization” identifies actions with the greatest carbon-reduction impacts WASHINGTON, D.C. -- To support businesses, governments, and utilities as they set targets to reduce carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions, the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) releases a new paper introducing a framework for identifying actions with the greatest carbon-reduction impacts. “While all carbon-reduction actions help to reduce...
Nemetschek SE adds Leadership Depth in Expanding the Executive Board
Yves Padrines (45) joins the Executive Board of Nemetschek SE today as Chief Executive Officer Munich, March 1, 2022 - The Supervisory Board of Nemetschek SE has unanimously appointed Yves Padrines as Chief Executive Officer. In addition to leading the overall Nemetschek Group, he will be responsible for the fast-growing Media & Entertainment (M&E) and Nemetschek Venture Investments business units while overseeing merger and acquisition activities. The Supervisory Board is extremely excite...
SurvTech Using SimActive Software for Energy Infrastructure Projects
SimActive Inc. is proud to announce the use of its Correlator3D product by Survtech Solutions, Inc. for use in energy infrastructure mapping and monitoring. Using aerial imagery to colorize lidar point clouds, a visual element is added to enhance the processing and development of mapping products. Spread across the US, SurvTech’s projects often cover long corridors where power lines either exist or are in development. Data acquisition is performed with both manned and unmanned aircrafts depen...
Zyter Collaborates with Qualcomm to Provide Applications and Dashboard for 5G Private Networks
ROCKVILLE, Md. – Zyter, Inc., a leading digital health and IoT-enablement platform, announced today that it has collaborated with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to support the demonstration of 5G private networks by providing network management services, a user interface/dashboard, and three initial production-ready applications that include autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), LiDAR-based analytics and AI-based cameras. 5G private networks offer significant advantages over today’s public 5G and Wi-...