New Toolkit Centralizes Tools and Resources to Improve Resilience
“Pathways to Resilient Communities” available to elected officials and decisionmakers looking to protect communities against natural and manmade disasters Reston, Va. — The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released a new online toolkit, Pathways to Resilient Communities. This clearinghouse of available technical tools and resources is designed for community leaders looking to improve their built environment’s ability to respond to increasingly severe storms and other threa...
McKinsey & Company: New report reveals that more than 50% of built environment emissions can be reduced with existing technology by 2030
In collaboration with the Net Zero Built Environment Council, McKinsey identifies the top levers and business opportunities for decarbonization of the built environment. 13 June 2023: Latest analysis from McKinsey & Company (McKinsey) uncovers that industry players in the built environment have the potential to reduce emissions by more than 50% by 2030 with currently available technologies. It identifies several business opportunities across the value chain that could lead to cost-effect...
Klir Unveils Revolutionary ChatGPT Integration Powered by Microsoft Azure's OpenAI Service for its Unified Water Management Platform
The first-of-its-kind AI integration simplifies compliance and operational processes for water professionals while maximizing economic and environmental sustainability TORONTO, June 12, 2023 – Klir, the integrated water platform that helps the world’s water utilities make water safer, today announced the launch of its new generative AI capabilities now available though the latest iteration of its platform, Klir Comply. Using Microsoft Azure’s OpenAI service to provide access to powerful...
EOS Data Analytics joins AgGateway to deliver digital solutions for agriculture
EOS Data Analytics, a global provider of AI-powered satellite imagery analytics founded by Dr. Max Polyakov, joins AgGateway, a global, non-profit organization with the mission to develop the resources and relationships that drive digital connectivity in global agriculture and related industries. The agricultural industry faces challenges unseen before: not only must it reach food security through sustainability practices to fight world hunger, but also cope with climate change consequences...
Central Arkansas Water employees awarded AWWA’s Heroism Award; Regional Municipality of York wins Innovation Award
(Denver, Colorado) - The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is proud to award its Heroism Award to two Central Arkansas Water employees and its Innovation Award to the Regional Municipality of York. The Heroism Award recognizes an act of heroism performed by a water utility professional who puts themself in personal danger while doing so. Stephen Shirley, a Central Arkansas Water (CAW) foreman, and Chris Duncan, a water distribution specialist II, helped two injured gunshot victims who...
Western State DOT Projects Win Coveted Regional Awards
Nine state department of transportation projects from the western region of the United States won coveted 2023 America’s Transportation Awards for their dynamic contributions to the nation’s transportation infrastructure. [Above photo by AASHTO] Hailing from Texas, Utah, South Dakota, Washington State, Arizona, and Nebraska, those winning projects were carefully selected from a pool of 20 regional nominations submitted by state departments of transportation of the Western Association of St...
Shawcor Rebrands to Mattr, a Materials Technology Company Serving Critical Infrastructure Markets Globally
TORONTO - Shawcor Ltd. (TSX: SCL) today announced that it has rebranded to Mattr (legal name: Shawcor Ltd., dba Mattr Infratech) herein referred to as “Mattr” or the “Company”, reflecting its transformation from an energy services organization, into a materials technology company, providing differentiated, high-performance products to critical infrastructure markets around the world. Effective today, trading of Mattr’s common stock on the Toronto Stock Exchange will be quoted under the ticker sy...
Stantec wins three national awards from the Congress for the New Urbanism
Downtown Hammond Master Plan Prestigious awards selected for outstanding achievements in New Urbanism practices Boston, MA (June 9, 2023) TSX, NYSE:STN: Stantec received three national awards from the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU). CNU’s annual awards recognize outstanding achievements in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, and planning. Stantec’s Albany Skyway and Pullman Artspace Lofts were honored with CNU Charter Awards, and the Downtown Hammond Master...
McGuireWoods Consulting Adds Economic Development Leader Steven Pearce
CHARLOTTE - McGuireWoods Consulting has added Steven Pearce, a leader in regional economic development efforts, to the firm's national infrastructure and economic development team. Pearce will assist clients with site selection and incentive negotiations across the country. Pearce joins McGuireWoods Consulting from the AllianceSTL Initiative, where he served as president and chief business attraction officer. Under his leadership, the Greater St. Louis area was a finalist for the largest pote...
ASTERRA tapped to solve water loss problems in Buenos Aires
New 3-year contract for ASTERRA satellite leak detection solution goes a long way to improve water supply San Diego – ASTERRA announced a new three-year contract with Agua y Saneamientos Argentinos S.A. (AySA) for its satellite leak detection solution. The contract follows two successful pilots and includes ASTERRA and two Argentinian companies, Rowing S.A., and Tryteck S.A., for the location and repair of water leaks in the Buenos Aires, Argentina metropolitan area. AySA is one of...
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