SimActive Introduces New LiDAR Workflow
Montreal, Canada – SimActive Inc., a world-leading developer of photogrammetry software, announces a new LiDAR workflow integrated in its Correlator3D™ product. The capability allows to import a point cloud in the software and to perform registration with an image dataset. Using LiDAR as control eliminates the need for traditional ground control points (GCPs) when processing the photos. The registration occurs during aerial triangulation, leading to a precise alignment of imagery with the Li...
Developer Paul McKee, Jr./M Property Services Advance Vision for St. Louis Geospatial Intelligence Hub with NGA Groundbreaking
St. Louis, MO – St. Louis Developer Paul McKee, Jr. and his real estate development company M Property Services (MPS) took a huge step last week toward fulfilling a vision to turn St. Louis into a worldwide geospatial intelligence hub with construction starting on a $1.75 billion National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency headquarters in the heart of NorthSide Regeneration – a 1,500-acre mixed-use development led by McKee to revitalize blighted North St. Louis City. Approximately 400 guests, inc...
Foreign companies eyeing opportunities in Japan’s offshore wind market, says GlobalData
Japan has been witnessing an upsurge in the number of companies showing interest in its fledgling offshore wind sector, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s research reveals that the Japanese offshore market presently stands at a miniscule 68 megawatt (MW). However, 770 MW of capacity is in the pipeline across four projects, all of which are in the permitting stage. There are also a number of announced projects with a much higher total capacity. Harminder S...
Work Begins on Adelaide Green Hydrogen Plant
Australian Gas Networks has begun construction of its HyP SA hydrogen production facility at the Tonsley Innovation District in Adelaide. Construction has begun on a pioneering hydrogen production facility in Adelaide, which will play a major role in South Australia’s bid to become a global leader in certified green hydrogen. The AU$11.4 million HyP SA facility is being built at the Tonsley Innovation District and is expected to start renewable hydrogen production around mid-2020. The...
GUTERMANN launches the world’s first NB-IoT-based water leak detection technology
Baar/Switzerland, 2nd December 2019: GUTERMANN, a global leader in leak detection solutions for the water industry, today announces the launch of ZONESCAN NB-IoT – the world’s first water leak detecting noise logger based on Narrowband Internet of Things (“NB-IoT”) for permanent monitoring of water distribution mains. The official launch market launch is on the 4th December, coinciding with the first World Water Loss Day and the start of the North America Water Loss exhibition in Nashville where...
Michael Baker International Grows Aviation Practice with Two Strategic Appointments
Pittsburgh - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that J. Brad Homan, P.E., and Matthew Ponce, P.E., are assuming new roles within the firm’s Aviation Practice, as it continues to strengthen its aviation services, including developing airport master plans, designing new airfield infrastructure, creating new terminal programs and serving as an on-call extension of staff to aviation clients. “Michael Baker has a long his...
AECOM recognized with national award for U.S. Federal small business program excellence
DALLAS — AECOM, the world’s premier infrastructure firm, announced it is the recipient of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Industry Large Business Award for Support to Federal Small Business Programs. The award recognizes AECOM’s contributions in subcontracting, internal training, and outreach activities to strengthen and support small businesses. The selection panel was impressed by AECOM’s demonstrated subcontracting performance with US$3.95 billion directly benefitting mor...
New General Manager to Lead Maptek in Africa
Maptek is pleased to announce the appointment of Gideon Slabbert to the role of General Manager of Maptek in South Africa. Slabbert replaces Nick Venter who will join Maptek's North American operations as Director of Sales and Technical Sales Support. Slabbert joined Maptek in 2017 as BlastLogic Product Manager and quickly demonstrated strong leadership, and an intimate understanding of customer requirements and challenges in the region. As General Manager he is keen to drive uptake of...
EU-wide Coal Power Output Down 19%, Central and Eastern European Countries Lagging Behind
European coal-fired power output went down by 19% in the first half of 2019 and is estimated to reach 23% in the second half of the year. According to the analysis published by CarbonBrief this week, approximately half the fall is due to the expansion of renewable energy sources and the rest due to switching to gas. While Western Europe is leading the positive change, countries in Central and Eastern Europe are slow to follow. For example, as of 2019, only 10.9% of Poland’s energy is produced...
Michael McNamara joins HNTB as senior director of rail and transit systems for eastern United States
With more than 40 years of program management and engineering experience, McNamara has helped achieve significant service improvements for rail system throughout the U.S. and Canada. NEW YORK – Michael McNamara, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as regional senior director of rail and transit systems and vice president. Based in the firm’s King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, office, McNamara provides program management and engineering oversight for HNTB’s major rail and transit projects throughout the...
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