INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7.6 Million in Grants to Accelerate Innovation in Highway Projects
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced $7.6 million in grants to promote state-of-the-art technology in new standards and construction to accelerate construction. Innovative grants were awarded on nine projects in eight States across the country. The grants fund innovations like innovative debris removal, enhanced work zone safety, integrating technology to support emergency responders, using drones to conduct infrastructure...
Lawrence Group Celebrating 25 Years of Growth in Austin, Texas
G.B. Dealey Center for New Media - Photo Credit Scott Frances (Austin, TX, Oct. 29, 2024) Lawrence Group is thrilled to announce the 25th Anniversary of its Austin, TX branch. Opened in 1999 by Lawrence Group-appointed New York modernist Architect I. Earl Swisher, Lawrence Group’s Austin office continues on a growth trajectory under the leadership of Managing Principal Luma Jaffar, AIA, RIBA, LEED BD+C who replaced Swisher upon his retirement in December 2020. During Swisher’s 21-y...
Architectural Record’s Matthew Marani Joins Forge Prize Jury
CHICAGO - Journalists have a keen eye for innovation--and Architectural Record Special Sections Editor Matthew Marani has a bird’s-eye perspective of architecture trends. Those insights will prove invaluable when he serves as one of three jurors who will decide which Forge Prize design concept wins $15,000! “Matthew Marani has spent years examining the cutting edge of architecture,” said AISC Director of Architecture Nima Balasubramanian, AIA, NOMA. “We are all looking forward to his exper...
Topcon Announces Significant Expansion of Topnet Live Coverage Across Western USA and Hawaii
Topcon Positioning Systems has announced a major addition to its reference station service, Topnet Live, with 180 full-wave geodetic reference stations added to the network across the Western USA and Hawaii. (Graphic: Business Wire) LIVERMORE, Calif. - Topcon Positioning Systems has announced a major addition to its reference station service, Topnet Live. New service areas are available through expansion within California, Hawaii, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, and Washingt...
FTD solutions secures Ecolab investment to help accelerate innovation and drive sustainable outcomes for industrial businesses
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – FTD solutions INC, a leading provider of digital twin technology supporting industrial sustainability, is thrilled to announce the successful closing of its Series A funding round. The company secured an investment from Ecolab, a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services. The newly raised capital will be strategically allocated to accelerate the development of FTD solutions' software and support systems, designed to empower ind...
GOLDMAN COPELAND ENGINEER WINS US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY’S BLAZING THE TRAIL GRAND AWARD FOR HIS LEED PLATINUM “PASSIVE HOUSE” IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY
Westchester Home Offers a Model for Sustainable, Energy-Efficient, Cost-Effective Residences New York, NY – October 29, 2024 – Daniel Colombini, a Principal at Goldman Copeland, the New York City-based consulting engineering firm, has won the US Department of Energy’s Blazing the Trail Grand Award for his LEED Platinum “Passive House” in Westchester County, NY. The national award recognizes “the builder with the most innovative use of technologies, materials, sensors, automation, and adv...
New Wilo-Atmos TERA-SCH-HE Axially Split Case Pump
Wilo-Atmos TERA-SCH-HE Axially Split Case Pump Cedarburg, WI. WILO USA LLC, a subsidiary of WILO SE, is excited to introduce its latest advancement in water pumping technology, the Atmos TERA-SCH-HE, an axially split case pump engineered to deliver exceptional performance and reliability. This cutting-edge pump is meticulously designed to meet and exceed the highest industry standards, ensuring the delivery of clean, potable water to communities. The Atmos TERA-SCH-HE stands out with...
CALSTART Applauds Clean Ports Program Advancement; Investments Will Create Clean Jobs, Reduce Carbon Pollution And Boost Economy
In response to breaking news from the White House, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced awardees for its Clean Ports Program—which provides $3 billion to fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure as well as climate and air quality planning at U.S. ports through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022—CALSTART’s Vice President Jasna Tomic issued the following media statement: “Today, President Biden has announced $3B for zero-emission technology deployment and plannin...
Delta Railroad Services Expands East Coast Footprint, Opens Offices in New York, NY
Larry Laurello (Chairman of the Board) and Linda Laurello (CEO). Photo credit: Hannah Schweiss Photography The Railroad construction company expands focus on new construction, maintenance, and repairs for transit and commuter rail to reduce the New York City congestion. NEW YORK, NEW YORK — Delta Railroad Services, a premier railroad construction and equipment rental company serving the growing railroad infrastructure needs in the U.S. and throughout North America, today announ...
Materials Compass by One Click LCA Opens the World's Largest Product Carbon Database for Building and Infrastructure Designers
The new tool gives access to the construction industry's largest sustainability dataset of over 250,000 products. Finding and choosing lower-carbon products allows reductions that can exceed one-third of total carbon footprint. October 29, 2024 — According to a WBGC study, buildings are responsible for 39% of global energy related carbon emissions, with 11% from materials and construction. Further, a global 2024 study by One Click LCA demonstrates that up to 90% of construction professionals...