EDP Renewables’ Quilt Block Wind Farm Celebrates Five Years of Renewable Energy Production in Lafayette County, Wisconsin
The Quilt Block Wind Farm has safely provided renewable energy since 2017, powering the equivalent of more than 36,000 average Wisconsin homes each year. Darlington, Wisconsin – EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), a leading renewable energy company in North America, announces the fifth anniversary celebration of the Quilt Block Wind Farm in Darlington, Wisconsin. The Quilt Block project has an installed capacity of 98 megawatts (MW), which is the equivalent of powering more than 36,000 a...
Colorado Department of Transportation Selects Yunex Traffic to Expand Statewide Connected Vehicle Program
Yunex Traffic today announced the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has selected the company to provide 150 RSU2X roadside units (RSUs). The one-year project is part of Colorado’s expansion of connected vehicle (CV) technology across more than 400 miles of interstate corridors. The contract includes an option to purchase additional roadside units in additional years. AUSTIN, Texas - Yunex Traffic, a global leader in intelligent traffic systems, today announced that...
Newly Updated ASCE 38-22 Utility Engineering Standard and New Companion Standard ASCE 75-22 Now Available
Standard Guideline for Investigating and Documenting Existing Utilities, ASCE/UESI/CI 38-22 and Standard Guideline for Recording and Exchanging Utility Infrastructure Data, ASCE/UESI/CI 75-22 Reston, VA —Standard Guideline for Investigating and Documenting Existing Utilities, ASCE/UESI/CI 38-22 and its companion standard, Standard Guideline for Recording and Exchanging Utility Infrastructure Data, ASCE/UESI/CI 75-22, designed to minimize risk, increase public safety and decrease costs, a...
WSP USA to Support NYC Clean Energy Transmission Project
High-voltage transmission line bringing hydropower-generated electricity from Canada to New York City is the largest underground project of its kind ever attempted in North America. NEW YORK — WSP USA, a leading engineering and environmental professional services consultancy, will provide owner’s engineer and environmental compliance services for the U.S. portion of the Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission line project, the largest underground high-voltage transmission project eve...
Verus® Research Announces Victor Garcia as Director of Human Resources
Albuquerque, N.M. – Verus® Research, a New Mexico-based team of scientists and engineers specializing in advanced research and development, announces Victor Garcia as its new director of human resources. In his new role, Garcia will support the organization with corporate governance, compensation planning, employee relations, organizational design, team member development, and performance measurement. “I am honored to join the talented team at Verus Research,” said Garcia. “I have had many...
Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces 10mm Premium Strong-Drive® Screws for Mass Timber
The new family of 10-millimeter Strong-Drive mass timber screws includes an impressive selection of countersinking fasteners in fully threaded, partially-threaded, cylinder-head, and flat-head options Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has launched an expanded line of Strong-Drive premium screws designed to provide structural fastening solutions for the construction and repair of mass timber assemblies and struc...
Pivot Energy Starts Construction on 17-Megawatt Community Solar Portfolio In Illinois
Pivot Energy's community solar capacity in Illinois now stands at 51 megawatts, making the company one of the leading providers in the state. One of these projects includes a 2.8-megawatt system in Kankakee, Illinois (shown above). DENVER, CO – Pivot Energy, a national renewable energy provider, is pleased to announce the start of construction of ten new community solar projects in Illinois that will provide low cost electricity to households and businesses across the state. The...
Autodesk Expands Learning Resources to Boost Digital Skills of Construction Teams in the Office, Trailer and Field
New initiatives aim to develop tech skills in the current workforce and encourage a new and diverse generation to consider construction as a career San Francisco, CA – July 20, 2022 – As part of its strategy to provide customers with digital tools for a competitive advantage in the market, Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today launched the next phase in its effort to upskill current construction workers and help the industry engage the next generation of prospective recruits. The company’s late...
Managing More than 80,000 Miles of Roads, Texas DOT Implements a Digital Delivery Initiative for New Bridge Projects
Image Courtesy: Adobe Stock Innovative Technology Advances High-quality Bridge Design and Construction EXTON, Pa. – July 20, 2022 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, wishes to recognize Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). With more than 80,000 centerline miles of highway and more than 14,000 employees statewide, TxDOT manages the largest highway system in the United States. TxDOT continues to lead the way in this indu...
Water recycling system Hydraloop wins prestigious UN award
WIPO Global Award Ceremony Hydraloop founders Arthur Valkieser and Sabine Stuiver amongst all other winners, with WIPO Director General Daren Tang and Chair of the WIPO General Assembly Tatiana Molcean Patent Hydraloop system praised for role in solving global water crisis GENEVA and LEEUWARDEN, The Netherlands - World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the agency of the United Nations, has chosen Hydraloop as winner of the WIPO Global Awards Program. Hydraloop was elected be...