Jacket loadout milestone completed for BorWin6 offshore HVDC platform
Offshore converter topside jacket safely transferred to transport vessel Progress on the BorWin6 Project continues with the successful completion of a key fabrication yard milestone in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates. Mammoet has completed the transport, loadout and mooring of the 5,461-tonne offshore jacket foundation, destined to support the BorWin6 offshore converter platform BorWin kappa in the German North Sea. Developed by TenneT and delivered by McDermott International, the BorWin6 offsho...
GISCI Honors Shannon Doyle, PhD GISP as 2025 GISP of the Year
Des Plaines, IL — The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is proud to announce that Shannon Doyle, PhD GISP, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 GISP of the Year Award, GISCI’s highest individual honor recognizing distinguished and sustained contributions to the geospatial profession and the public interest. The GISP of the Year Award honors a certified GIS professional whose leadership, service, and ethical practice have had a lasting impact on the profession. Following a competitive...
ATSSA’s 56th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo heads to Houston
Event brings 28 education options, 245 exhibits, 4,000+ roadway safety experts and countless opportunities for advancing roadway safety FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Feb. 9, 2026) – ATSSA’s 56th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo kicks into high gear on Feb. 23 featuring keynote Chad Hymas, who will share insights only someone who suffered a life-altering accident can provide. Hymas, now 51, became a safety advocate after a mistake on his ranch left him paralyzed from the chest down. Making his living as a...
Water Utility Training Helps Communities Save Water and Create Jobs
IRVING, Texas – Feb. 9, 2026 - An industry training program continues to provide critical benefits to participating communities including eliminating water loss due to pipeline leaks and corrosion, reducing emergency water main breaks, and advancing career opportunities for the local infrastructure workforce. The program teaches utility technicians, operators, inspectors, and engineers the proper methods for fusion and electrofusion of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) piping systems for potable...
Franklin Electric Launches VersaBoost™ Pro Series
New system delivers consistent water pressure—fast installs, zero guesswork. Fort Wayne, IN – February 2026 – Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) announced the launch of its next-level VersaBoost™ Pro series constant pressure boosting system. The compact solution gives water professionals, homeowners and businesses the ability to enhance water pressure consistently throughout a property, even as demand changes on the system. The proprietary design is engineered to deliver reliability from...
New York Power Authority’s Advanced Grid Innovation Laboratory Added to U.S. Registry of Electric Grid Test Beds
National Clients Can Utilize NYPA’s AGILe to Assess New Technologies The New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) Advanced Grid Innovation Laboratory for Energy (AGILe) has been added to the U.S. Electric Grid Test Bed Inventory managed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The designation recognizes AGILe as the only test bed nationwide with full system-level functionality that hosts models and digital twins of multi-regional large-scale electric power grids. The unique assets at AGILe are available...
Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program Releases Comprehensive National Strategy to Secure America’s Water Future
New strategy positions water security as a cornerstone of U.S. economic prosperity and global competitiveness. Washington, D.C., — A new Aspen National Water Strategy, published today by the Aspen Institute’s Energy & Environment Program, provides a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen water security across the United States and ensure that communities, economies, and ecosystems can thrive amid growing water-related challenges. The effort is co-chaired by Martin Doyle of Duke University and Newsh...
GISCI Honors Arup and JMT Technology Group as 2025 Organizations of the Year
Des Plaines, IL — The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is proud to announce that Arup and JMT Technology Group have been selected as the 2025 GISCI Organizations of the Year, recognizing their exceptional support for GISP certification and their sustained commitment to ethical geospatial practice, professional development, and the public good. The GISCI Organization of the Year Award honors organizations that actively promote and support GIS Professional (GISP®) certification while demonstrat...
CDM Smith and Trinnex Double Down on Digital Innovation with Asset Management and GIS Expansion
Trinnex—a wholly owned subsidiary of CDM Smith—is accelerating its growth trajectory with a strategic expansion into real-time asset and geospatial intelligence. BOSTON - Building on a strong track record of delivering innovative digital software and services, Trinnex—a wholly owned subsidiary of CDM Smith—is accelerating its growth trajectory with a strategic expansion into real-time asset and geospatial intelligence. This move underscores CDM Smith and Trinnex’s commitment to providing next ge...
Lawrence Group Designs Cutting-Edge Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit for SSM Health in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (Feb. 5, 2026) Lawrence Group recently designed a new, cutting-edge behavioral health inpatient unit that supports SSM Health’s commitment to advancing the accessibility and availability of mental health resources in the St. Louis region. Located on the renovated fifth floor of Bordley Tower at the SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Campus in midtown St. Louis, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital’s new 42 bed/bath Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit thoughtfully repurposes...