The Emergence of Ground Screws as an innovative foundation
The construction industry is witnessing a significant transformation with the introduction of ground screws, marking a departure from traditional foundation methods. This innovation is not merely a technical evolution but a paradigm shift towards more sustainable, efficient, and environmentally friendly construction practices. Innovative Design and Application Ground screws, characterized by their helical design, offer a rapid, no-excavation installation process. This method minimizes envi...
Daniel P. Jenny Research and Dennis R. Mertz Fellowships Awarded
CHICAGO, March 19, 2024 – The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s (PCI) Research and Development Council has awarded four Daniel P. Jenny Fellowships and one Dennis R. Mertz Bridge Research Fellowship. The fellowship program fosters collaboration between students, faculty, precast concrete producers, and industry experts, driving innovative research in precast concrete design, fabrication, and construction. PCI thanks its producer-members who provide in-kind support for universities advanci...
Simpson Strong-Tie Promotes Annie Kao to Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has promoted Annie Kao to a newly created position of Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement. Kao has been a member of the Simpson Strong-Tie team for 18 years, most recently serving as Vice President of Engineering. In her new role, Kao will spearhead the company’s national industry outreach and engagement initiatives; identify and pursue strategic partnerships ins...
Motive Joins Together for Safer Roads to Advance Global Fleet Safety with Cutting-edge AI Technology
New York, NY – Together for Safer Roads (TSR), a leading non-governmental organization dedicated to advancing road safety through collaboration and innovation, proudly announces the addition of Motive as its newest member. Motive’s fully unified Integrated Operations Platform combines Driver Safety, Fleet Management, Equipment Monitoring, and Spend Management all in one place. The company leverages advanced AI to deliver critical value for fleets, offering greater control, deeper insights, a...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $45 Million in Available Funds to Improve Bicyclist and Pedestrian Connectivity and Safety
Applications open for the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Grant program, a new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law program WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced today that it has opened applications for up to $44.5 million in funding for projects that will strengthen safety and improve bicycling, walking and access to public transit in communities across the country. FHWA’s new Active Transportation Infrastructure...
HEAVY.AI Introduces HeavyIQ, Delivering Powerful Conversational Analytics Focused on Location and Time Data
HeavyIQ leverages Natural Language Processing to enable organizations to easily explore their massive data sets and quickly generate advanced visualizations SAN JOSE – March 19, 2024 – HEAVY.AI, innovator in advanced analytics, today announced HeavyIQ. HeavyIQ brings groundbreaking Large Language Model (LLM) capabilities to the GPU-accelerated HEAVY.AI analytics platform, enabling organizations to interact with their data through conversational analytics. Users can easily explore their d...
American Concrete Institute Honors Outstanding Contributions to the Industry
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich (March 19, 2024)— The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several professionals, groups, and companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The 2024 honorees include the induction of Honorary Members, ACI’s highest honor, which recognizes persons of eminence in the field of the Institute’s interest, or one who has performed extraordinary meritorious service to the Institute. The following six individuals...
AEGEA selects ASTERRA Recover solution for water initiative
Satellite data and AI combine for water leak detection that yields faster and more accurate results while protecting climate and natural resources San Diego – ASTERRA was awarded a multi-year contract with AEGEA, the largest private sanitation company in Brazil. Under the contract, ASTERRA will provide their Recover solution for water leak detection for three years, 2024 through the end of 2026. “AEGEA has taken a giant leap forward in protecting their community by choosing ASTERRA solutio...
Polyglass Named as a 2024 People’s Choice Innovative Product Showcase and Award Program Winner by the International Roofing Expo
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of building envelope and waterproofing solutions, is honored to be included in the Innovative Product Showcase and Award Program with the International Roofing Expo (IRE). The awards program is an industry recognition program that celebrates cutting-edge solutions that are available in the roofing and exteriors industry today. Polyglass was awarded the People’s Choice Award in the category: Water Proofing, Flashing, Vapor Barriers, Underlayments...
Stantec to design first of its kind proton therapy facility in Canada
Left to right: Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers), Scott Argent (Stantec), Tariq Amlani (Stantec) Gordon Baltzer (WestCan) The Edmonton-based facility will introduce game-changing cancer treatment for patients 03/18/2024 EDMONTON, AB TSX, NYSE:STN Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected to design the Ben Stelter Proton Facility and Neuroscience Centre of Excellence in Edmonton, Canada’s first cancer car...
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Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
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