Utah’s Uniform Building Code Commission votes in favor of updated building standards
The decision is a step toward large economic, public health, and environmental benefits for Utah families and businesses [SALT LAKE CITY, UT] – On August 10, Utah’s Uniform Building Code Commission, an advisory body to the Utah Legislature, held a public hearing to consider public comment on its proposed amendments and updates to the 2021 building codes for Utah, including the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Building codes set the minimum requirements for new buildings or...
Traffic Design Data Manager from Phocaz Is Powered by the Bentley iTwin Platform
Phocaz’ Traffic Design Data Manager sign assembly checkpoint screen An amazing new application for traffic design engineers—Powered by iTwin! Melbourne, Florida – Phocaz, Inc. announced today the release of Traffic Design Data Manager. The new application is designed for the transportation industry and leverages the Bentley iTwin platform to aggregate design data and graphic workflows. Traffic Design Data Manager makes it easy for transportation agencies to create feature reports, ca...
14 Inspiring Design Concepts Win Steel Design Student Competition
CHICAGO - Fourteen student projects have won the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Steel Design Student Competition. This year’s competition offered an open category as well as a prompt that asked students to consider novel approaches to monuments and democratic public space in the 21st century. “The future of our built environment is in good hands,” said AISC Senior Director of Education Christina Harber, SE, PE. “...
FleetWatcher Partners with OnStation to Pinpoint Location of Each Asphalt Load
(Indianapolis, IN) – Earthwave has integrated their e-ticketing functionality with OnStation to allow users to pinpoint the exact Station Location where each load of asphalt is placed on a jobsite. This new functionality automatically tracks the load from the time it is loaded at the asphalt plant, through its dumping into the paver on the jobsite. The exact Station location becomes a part of the digital e-ticket, with no operator intervention required. Operators and transportation agency off...
ACEC Research Institute Releases Findings of Q3 Engineering Business Sentiment Report
Concerns over the economy worsen while workforce challenges persist WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the ACEC Research Institute released its Q3 2022 Engineering Business Sentiment report findings. Top issues this quarter include workforce challenges and the economy. Download your copy of the report here. This survey offers a comprehensive look at current and future conditions in engineering and the larger economy from the viewpoint of 600 executives across the engineering and design indust...
A.J. Montero Joins NELSON Worldwide as National Design Leader of Healthcare
The trusted advisor that brings a global perspective to lead executives across public and private entities COLUMBUS, Ohio — NELSON Worldwide, award-winning architecture, design, and strategy firm, welcomes A.J. Montero as the new National Design Leader of Healthcare. A.J. comes to NELSON with over 25 years of experience designing, directing, and managing the development of complex building projects for top healthcare institutions, commercial developers, and city governments. His extensive...
The best geocell connection device on the market just got better
ATRA® Key Connection Device Presto Geosystems, the leader in geocell technology, unveils the new and improved design of the patented ATRA® Key Connection Device for the GEOWEB® Soil Stabilization System (Geocells). The innovative ATRA Key design includes a structurally reinforced handle and frictional barbs for improved interlock with the GEOWEB surface texture. Together, these features provide added protection against the three primary modes of mechanical junction failure: shearing, sp...
Leica Geosystems Launches New Safety Awareness Module in Leica Conx Cloud Solution
(Heerbrugg, Switzerland, August 23rd, 2022) Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the launch of the new safety awareness module in the cloud-based collaboration platform Leica ConX. The integration of Leica Geosystems’ safety awareness solutions with ConX increases safety on construction sites by collecting and visualising data that enhances awareness, speeds up hazard response and provides better insights. Leica Geosystems previously introduced the safety awareness solution por...
Florida DOT and one.network Launch First-of-its-Kind, Statewide Work Zone Safety Pilot Project
For the first time in the United States, construction crews in work zones will be able to post real-time lane closure information to major GPS providers. TALLAHASSEE, Florida – one.network, an innovative road management software as a service (SaaS) technology provider that empowers road agencies to plan, manage and coordinate work zones in real-time, today announced the launch of a major work zone safety pilot with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The Lane Closure Notifi...
Building Sector Is “Off Track” for Emissions Goals, New Report Finds; DOE Needs a Robust Clean Energy RD&D Portfolio
Life cycle GHG emissions of buildings 23 WASHINGTON—The building sector accounts for more than one-seventh of America’s greenhouse gas emissions, not counting its electricity consumption, yet progress in eliminating those emissions has been hampered by research gaps and chronic underfunding for clean energy innovation programs at the Department of Energy (DOE), according to a new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the leading think tank for science a...
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