HERE Earns Top Spot in Omdia's 2023 Location Platform Index
HERE ranked #1 among largest location data and technology vendors Omdia points to HERE platform completeness, flexibility, security and privacy Next-generation map making architecture and AI techniques highlighted Amsterdam – HERE Technologies is pleased to announce its recognition as the leading location platform in Omdia's 2023 Location Platform Index. The annual evaluation by industry analyst firm, Omdia, assesses major vendors for digital mapping and location technology. ...
TOPODRONE-AGROWING collaboration aims at advancing drone thermal mapping
Thermal data captured with TOPODRONE PT61 camera © TOPODRONE Montreux, Switzerland – TOPODRONE, a Swiss based designer and manufacturer of high-precision surveying equipment, recently completed its R&D and released a new drone thermal mapping solution. TOPODRONE PT61 camera can perform detailed surveys and deliver thermal orthomosaic maps obtaining accurate 3D models. The new photogrammetry solution was initially developed in collaboration with AGROWING upon a request of a large enter...
Meridiam increases its ownership in New York’s LaGuardia Terminal B
Meridiam announces it has entered into a sales and purchase agreement (SPA) with Skanska for the acquisition of an additional c.16% ownership of LaGuardia Gateway Partners LLC in New York. LaGuardia Gateway Partners is responsible for the investment, development and operation of the reconstructed Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport, completed in July 2022, as part of a public-private partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Following this transaction, Meridiam will hold a c.48...
Suffolk Announces Launch of Sustainability Group, Positioning the Firm as a National Leader in Green Construction
Industry leaders join the newly established Suffolk Sustainability Group: Steven Burke (left) as Senior Director of Sustainability for Suffolk, and Michael Swenson (right) as Director of Sustainability for Suffolk Design. (Photo: Business Wire) Sustainability thought leaders Steven Burke and Michael Swenson join Suffolk to identify opportunities for smart growth, add value for clients, and develop green partnerships to help redefine the built world...
Matern Professional Engineering Relocates Fort Myers Office and Grows its Team
Matern Professional Engineering is pleased to announce that it is expanding its team with three new hires, as well as relocating the company’s Fort Myers office to a new location in town. The office focuses on mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering for all market sectors in the Southwest Florida region. Seven employees will be moving to the new office located at 12437 Brantley Commons. The office will be officially open by December 1, with Matern Professional Engineering Senior Vice...
GlobalData Highlights Transformative Impact of AR/VR Technologies in Construction Industry
The construction industry is on the brink of a profound shift with the integration of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies. These advancements promise a radical redefinition of design, planning, and execution in construction projects. The collaborative potential of these technologies extends to project management, safety training, and customer issue resolution, showcasing a transformative trajectory for the industry, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Saurabh...
Leading AI construction company announces rebrand
Workorder continues to grow with a new name and upcoming launch event San Francisco, December 8, 2023 Workorder, the leader in providing collaborative software solutions for the construction industry, today announced a rebrand initiative and unveiled a new name for its platform, Workpack. This strategic move marks a milestone in the company’s journey toward revolutionizing the construction industry through working collaboratively as a “pack” using its innovative AI solutions. “We are...
US Clean Energy Policy Remains Work in Progress Amid Lingering Attachments to Oil: EIC
Energy Industries Council Releases USA Country Report: A Comprehensive Overview of the Energy Landscape London, 7 Dec 2023 —The Energy Industries Council (EIC), the world leading energy trade association, has released its latest country report focusing on the United States. The 55-page report provides a deep exploration of the United States' dynamic energy sector and explores the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act. Firdaus Azman, the author of the report, said, “While the IRA champions...
NPCA Master Precaster® Program To Be Available in Canada Through CPCI
The National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) has licensed its Master Precaster program to the Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (CPCI) to enhance educational opportunities and workforce skills within the industry. Individuals obtain Master Precaster status by completing six precast-specific courses that focus on general industry knowledge, production, safety, technical, quality control and leadership. Since its introduction in 2012, more than 400 individuals have completed t...
International Code Council Partners with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to Address Water Scarcity and Public Safety
Memorandum of Understanding addresses overall performance and management of wastewater systems that will help protect public health Washington, D.C. –On December 5, 2023, the International Code Council signed a Decentralized Wastewater Management Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its partner organizations. Through this agreement, the Code Council will provide leadership and resources to regulate and educate on the importance of respons...