Leers Weinzapfel Associates Completes UMass Amherst North Chiller Plant
Boston, MA – Leers Weinzapfel Associates’ new 10,592-square-foot chiller plant at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the latest in the firm’s extensive portfolio of infrastructure work. A component of the university’s 2012 Campus Master Plan, it will increase the reliability and capacity of chilled water service throughout its growing north campus core by reimagining the existing regional plant it replaces. Located in the engineering quadrant, the North Chiller Plant was planned for a...
Subsea Electric Power Conversion Provides Bi- Direction MVDC Transmission
A new electrical power conversion technology for subsea power distribution requirements being developed as a Phase II SBIR for the U.S. Navy has been introduced by Diversified Technologies, Inc. of Bedford, Massachusetts. The PowerMod™ Subsea MVDC Power Distribution System converts 10 kVDC to 375 VDC directly at the seafloor and is bi-directional for grid or loop configuration with multiple power sources. Allowing the transmission of megawatts at medium voltages over thousands of kilometers,...
ACI Certification Verify App Now Available for Download
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released its new ACI Certification Verify app. The app allows users to quickly and easily verify the status of ACI-certified individuals through three search options: (1) verify an individual’s certification ID number, (2) search by an individual’s name, and (3) find the total number of ACI-certified individuals in an area. Download the app through the Apple App Store. ACI has certified more than 400,000 concrete finishers...
Leaving Sand Bags in the Past - Muscle Wall
Muscle Wall is a portable barrier primarily used to contain or divert water. However, our customers have found Muscle Wall to be a useful tool with many other applications as well. Some of which include: Flood Control Stormwater Management Primary & Secondary Containment Coastal Erosion & Many more... DOES IT REALLY WORK? It sure does! Muscle Wall is able to withstand the immense force of rushing or standing water due to its patented toe design. The pressure of th...
Bruner Foundation Announces 2019 Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence Gold and Silver Medalists
Cambridge, MA – The Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence (RBA), today announced its 2019 Gold and Silver Medalists, marking 32 years of honoring innovative urban placemaking. The biennial award celebrates transformative places distinguished by their physical design and contributions to the economic, environmental, and social vitality of America’s cities. A nationwide committee of urban experts determined the winners from among five finalists, naming Crosstown Concourse in Memphis the Gold Meda...
Aircuity Exhibiting and Presenting alongside IWBI During Upcoming Conference for University Business Officers
NEWTON, Mass., USA – Aircuity, (www.aircuity.com), creator of measurably better environments, will be highlighting the benefits of its platform for optimizing ventilation to create healthier environments on campus at the 2019 National Association for College and University Business Officers Annual Meeting. The event will be held July 13–16 in Austin, Texas. During the conference the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) alongside Aircuity will be presenting about creating a healthier envi...
Leica Geosystems, Autodesk Further Collaborate to Streamline Construction Documentation
(Heerbrugg, Switzerland, 26 June 2019) – Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced further cooperation with Autodesk to offer streamlined communication and collaboration by integrating the field software Leica Captivate and iCON with Autodesk BIM 360. With the increasing complexity of construction projects and massive amounts of information generated, interoperability with various information systems and industry standards is a requirement for project success. The two organisations...
UDOT Announces Partnership with Panasonic to Build “Smart Roadways” Data Network
SALT LAKE CITY –The Utah Department of Transportation(UDOT) announced today a partnership with Panasonic Corporation of North Americato develop the nation’s most advanced transportation data network. This network will improve safety and mobility on the road by sharing data between vehicles, infrastructure, roadways and traffic operators in real time. UDOT Traffic Operations Center personnel will gain insights into critical events such as crashes, severe weather, or stalled vehicles. They wil...
Updated Publication Shows How Our Transportation System is Doing
We’re pleased to share our biennial State of the System report, complete with a new, interactive format we think you’ll enjoy. In this updated report, you’ll find out how Oregon’s transportation system is performing in relation to our overarching guide, the Oregon Transportation Plan . Learn more about: How we’re doing in supporting Oregon’s economy. What progress we’re making in coordinating with our partners. Our work in making roads accessible for people who...
New UgCS Drone Mission Planning Software Update Arrives with Exciting Features
Riga, Latvia - June 26, 2019 - Improving core functionality, the new UgCS v.3.3 boasts a brand-new photo placemark feature and better mission saving and loading performance. For this latest update of the UgCS, its developer – SPH Engineering – has focused on improving the user experience and extending the analytics capacities of its smart drone mission planning software. Photo placemarks for a more detailed survey analysis The key new feature is the photo placemark option, allowing for...
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Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
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