CAF Selects Teleste’s On-board Solutions for its Metro Trains in the Cities of Manila and Naples
TURKU, FINLAND – Teleste Corporation reveals that the international rail car manufacturer CAF has selected Teleste’s on-board solutions for its metro projects in the Philippines and in Italy. The deliveries will take place in 2019 and they will include 30 metro units for the city of Manila and 12 units for the city of Naples. “We are delighted to continue as a partner for CAF in their metro train platform, which has proved to be successful in delivering an enjoyable and smooth passenger exper...
Petroteq Reaches Commercial Production Milestone and Publishes Statement From the CEO
Sherman Oaks, California - Petroteq Energy Inc. (TSXV:PQ) (OTC Pink :PQEFF) (FSE:PQCF) ("Petroteq" or the "Company"), a fully integrated oil and gas company, is pleased to announce that it has initiated commercial production at its Vernal, Utah facility and publishes the following statement from its CEO, Mr. David Sealock: In my career I have participated in and managed the commissioning of multiple projects that have cost hundreds of millions to build. But, today, I feel that I have really b...
Ovivo Partners with Cembrane for Patented Silicon Carbide Membrane Technology
MONTREAL - Ovivo Inc. ("Ovivo"), a global provider of water and wastewater treatment equipment, technology and systems, is pleased to announce the signing of a new licensing and investment agreement with Cembrane A/S ("Cembrane") for their Silicon Carbide ("SiC") Flat Plate Membrane technology. Under the license agreement, Ovivo is granted exclusive rights to market the SiC technology to the electronics market globally and to the North American municipal and industrial water and wastewater mark...
Mjøstårnet: A Sustainable Pilot Project
Constructing tall buildings in timber has great environmental benefits. "Using timber in the load-bearing structures can reduce emissions from material production by up to 85 percent," says environmental advisor and architect Bård S. Solem. He works for Eggen Arkitekter AS, and has extensive experience of sustainable construction projects, greenhouse gas calculations and research. In Moelven's fifth film about the world record breaking project , Solem talks about the benefits of constructing...
Carbon Reductions from Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014 Cross 5X target; Olympic Games Rio 2016 Program Continues Delivering a Positive Carbon Legacy
MIDLAND, Mich. – More than four years after Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014, verified carbon reduction from projects initiated to balance the carbon footprint of the event has amounted to 2,752,803 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), more than five times the commitment made by The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) to the Sochi 2014 Organizing Committee in Dow’s role as the Games’ Official Carbon Partner. Dow was also the Official Carbon Partner of Rio 2016 and in this capacity, Dow delivered...
Fort Collins-Loveland Water District Leading the Way for Colorado Water Providers
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Sept. 26, 2018) – Fort Collins-Loveland Water District (FCLWD), through the Soldier Canyon Water Treatment Authority, recently installed a cutting-edge hydro turbine at its water treatment plant. As one of the only water providers in Northern Colorado to use a hydro turbine at its treatment plant, the Authority’s new equipment allows the plant to generate all of its power needed for operations while reducing operating costs and selling back additional power. The installation...
Avitru Names Doug Bevill Product General Manager of Its Building Product Solutions Group
ATLANTA - Avitru, the developer of AIA MasterSpecⓇ, is investing in its commitment to building product manufacturers (BPMs) with the addition of industry leader Doug Bevill as the Product General Manager of its Building Product Solutions group. In this newly-created executive position, Bevill will lead Avitru's Building Product Solutions team in developing, launching and supporting data-based solutions to enable BPMs to grow their engagement with architects, engineers and designers. "I am...
James Collins, Construction Management Expert, Joins HNTB
New York – James Collins joined HNTB Corporation’s transit/rail practice as a project director and vice president. Based in HNTB’s Empire State Building offices, Collins is supporting the continued growth of the transit/rail practice in the region with an emphasis on major design-build projects. “Jim is a recognized leader, known for his experience with complex transit projects,” said Stephen Dilts, HNTB’s New York office leader and senior vice president. “His knowledge of all phases of trans...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $205 Million in Funding for Airport Infrastructure
WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $205 million in supplemental funding for infrastructure grants to small airports in 34 states. More than half of these airports serve rural communities and mostly general aviation. This funding is in addition to the $3.31 billion already awarded in regular Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding during fiscal year 2018. This $205 million in Airport Im...
Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces the Yield-Link® Connection to Reduce Structural Steel Framing Costs
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced a new, precision-made Yield-Link connection to simplify and streamline structural steel connections made in the field, without compromising structural strength. The Yield-Link connection requires no field welding, resulting in reduced onsite labor costs, licensing fees and construction time for contractors who are already facing a massive shortage of skilled field welder...
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