Water Resilience: Closing the Funding Gap for Utilities
Recent years have seen the publication of a number of reports about how water and wastewater utilities in the United States can become more resilient, particularly when it comes to addressing rapidly aging infrastructure, optimizing operational efficiencies, and contending with increasing water demand. There has been significantly less discussion about how state and local leaders (including mayors and county offices) can help water utilities invest in resilience. We believe that this is the m...
Above Ground Pump Stations: The Growing Common-Sense Trend
By: Rich MacGregor, Technical Writer The growing trend towards above ground pump stations is transforming wastewater collection systems, empowering operators to rise above the challenges of conventional submersible pumps. It's common sense that relocating pumps above ground, away from constant exposure to corrosive and hazardous sewage, safeguards the mechanical and electrical components of the pumps, as well as the workers who handle them. This strategic move simplifies maintenanc...
Planera and Big-D Construction Partner to Drive Scheduling Innovation
Leading Intermountain Contractor Transitions to Visual Project Scheduling SAN JOSE, Calif. — Planera, the leader in visual CPM-based construction scheduling, announced today that Big-D Construction Corp. has adopted Planera as its visual scheduling solution of choice.Big-D specializes in construction management and design-build services for various sectors, including multi-family residential, commercial, industrial, and mission-critical projects. With multiple offices across the western U.S.,...
Geothermal Energy Needs a New Narrative—Here’s How We Can Change It
Global renewable energy capacity must triple by 2030. To mobilize the geothermal sector, Kristina Hagström Ilievska calls for unity in a new report on geothermal communication. “We must reshape the narrative using storytelling and visuals to make geothermal appealing and simplify the message,” says Kristina. Geothermal could transform the energy transition, but many people don’t know much about it. This realization hit Kristina Hagström Ilievska, CMO at Baseload Capital, when she entered t...
HDR’s Nguyen and Jones Recognized by WTS Chapters in Colorado, Arizona
Two of HDR’s transportation professionals have been recognized by their respective WTS chapters for their work supporting women in the transportation industry. In recognition of her work advocating for doing the right thing and creating opportunities for young professionals, HDR’s Chau Nguyen, P.E., has been named WTS Colorado Person of the Year. And Arriana Jones was recognized as WTS Metro Phoenix’s New Member of the Year. HDR has a long history of involvement with WTS International, an org...
DIGroup Architecture's Vince Myers Honored as 2025 Diversity in Business Leader
DIGroup Architecture’s (DIG) Vince Myers was recently honored as a 2025 Diversity in Business Leader at a reception at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. The DIG president and co-founding principal was recognized for advancing the field of architecture while championing inclusion within the business community. Photo Credit: DIGroup Architecture Reception held at Museum of the American Revolution Philadelphia, Pa. / New Brun...
U.S. Zero-Emission Bus Adoption Sees Continued Growth Despite Industry Headwinds
PASADENA, CA ̶ The transition to zero-emission transit buses (ZEBs) in the United States continues to gain momentum despite industry headwinds, such as lingering supply chain issues and a smaller manufacturing pool for transit vehicles, as stated in CALSTART’s updated annual Zeroing in on Zero-Emission Buses report. The research provides timely insight on the number of awarded, ordered, delivered, or operational ZEBs within the United States. If this pace continues, the country is on track to...
Esri Collaborates with Google Maps Platform to Offer High-Quality Photorealistic 3D Tiles
New Integration Provides Highly Detailed and Visually Immersive Basemaps in ArcGIS REDLANDS, Calif. — At its 2025 Partner Conference, Esri—the global leader in location intelligence—announced a collaboration with Google Maps Platform. Enabling users to create highly detailed and visually immersive 3D maps and scenes, this collaboration integrates Google’s Photorealistic 3D Tiles into the ArcGIS suite. "We are excited to collaborate with Google Maps Platform and bring this valuable data to...
Trimble Announces SMS Equipment As First Trimble Technology Outlet Globally
Canadian Equipment Dealer Now Sells Trimble Grade Control Solutions for Komatsu, BOMAG and Takeuchi Equipment WESTMINSTER, Colo.- Trimble® (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced SMS Equipment, Inc. as the first Trimble Technology Outlet worldwide. As a Trimble Technology Outlet, SMS Equipment will now sell Trimble grade control, site positioning systems and correction services technology directly to SMS Equipment customers using dozers, excavators, compactors and compact machines from trusted brands l...
Virtual Surveyor Adds Topographic Design Tools to Smart Drone Surveying Software with Focus on Temporal Concepts
Cut-and-Fill map displaying required earthworks to build a haul road. Design Future Structures, Export Machine Models AARSCHOT, Belgium, 10 March 2025 – Virtual Surveyor has added Basic Topographic Design tools to Version 10 of its smart drone surveying package allowing users to design simple terrain changes, such as graded roads, water ponds, and flat building surfaces, on top of their surveys. To accurately visualize these future topographies, Virtual Surveyor has re-organized its s...
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