Trends October 2024
In this section, Informed Infrastructure compiles infographics from trusted sources that reveal insight on infrastructure spending. We also compile some of the top infrastructure stories that shouldn’t be missed. For ongoing news coverage, turn to Informed Infrastructure online (www.informedinfrastructure.com), our Twitter feed (@IInfrastructure) and our weekly e-newsletter. Government Data Show Some Progress Repairing America’s Bridges Nearly 221,800 U.S. bridges need major re...
New York City’s Javits Center Celebrated for Driving Sustainability Through Innovation
NEW YORK — The national Engineering & Public Works Roadshow today celebrated New York City’s Javits Center, a beacon of innovation in sustainable practices. The press conference atop the Javits Center was held in conjunction with the annual Nest Climate Campus, an event partner for the 2024 Climate Week NYC initiative. The Javits Center’s heralded seven-acre green roof – serving as a sanctuary for birds, bats, and insects – and a one-acre rooftop farm that features beehives, up to 50 gro...
Milwaukee Bucks Partner With The German-Based Wilo Group
Multinational technology company becomes the first Global Sustainability Partner of the Bucks and Fiserv Forum -- Wilo to provide the first-ever player warm-up kit patch for the Bucks -- MILWAUKEE/DORTMUND, Germany – The Milwaukee Bucks have partnered with the German-based Wilo Group, making the multinational technology company the first Global Sustainability Partner of the Bucks and Fiserv Forum. The partnership was announced at a press conference at Fiserv Forum today by Buc...
ALICE Technologies Partners with Andrade Gutierrez to Optimize Industrial Construction in Latin America
Construction Technology Innovator Expands to LATAM to Bring Generative Construction Scheduling Technology to Mitigate Risks and Increase Efficiencies Menlo Park, CA. – ALICE Technologies (ALICE) and Andrade Gutierrez (AG) – one of the largest construction and engineering companies in Latin America – today announced that Andrade Gutierrez has selected ALICE for use on its construction projects. This collaboration will enable AG to leverage ALICE’s technology to optimize the planning and e...
Leica Geosystems launches lightweight GS05 GNSS Smart Antenna with tilt compensation for all-day surveying
(Heerbrugg, Switzerland ) - Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today introduced the Leica GS05, a compact, lightweight GNSS Smart Antenna featuring calibration-free tilt compensation designed for surveyors who tackle challenging jobs and work long hours. Weighing just 0.75 kilogrammes including the battery, the GS05 significantly reduces operator fatigue during extended surveys. Its robust design ensures durability and reliability in the field across a range of applications, from surveying an...
Trimble Introduces New Direct Georeferencing Portfolio for UAV Mapping
Integration of Trimble CenterPoint RTX delivers superior accuracy, greater efficiency and ease of use at the push of a button WESTMINSTER, Colo. and STUTTGART, Germany, September 24, 2024 — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the launch of premium direct georeferencing solutions for mapping sensors on uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) – the Trimble® APX RTX portfolio. When used by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and drone payload integrators, their customers can fly around-the-c...
CivilGEO Retains #1 Spot in G2’s Fall 2024 Rankings
Middleton, WI, September 25, 2024 – For the 8th time in a row, CivilGEO has been recognized as a leader in the Civil Engineering Design Software category in the G2 Fall 2024 Grid® Reports. In the latest reports, CivilGEO achieved an impressive 38 badges for its flagship products, GeoHECRAS and GeoHECHMS. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on over 240 user reviews, CivilGEO’s GeoHECRAS has been named Fall 2024 Leader in the category of Best Civil Engineering Design Software. G2 also...
Simpson Strong-Tie Expands Line of HTT Heavy-Tension Ties with Introduction of HTTH™
Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is adding the HTTH6.5 to its lineup of HTT heavy-tension ties, high-strength solutions for resisting tension loads in post-pour, wood-to-concrete connections. The patent-pending, code-tested HTTH6.5 is the industry’s first nailed-down holdown to achieve a 6,500-lb. allowable load, providing an economical choice when heavier loads are required. “Previously, when a specifier needed a hold...
Great Lakes Water Authority to Enhance Corrosion Control Measures to Provide Added Protection
GLWA undertook a proactive, multi-year study in advance of changes in state and federal lead and copper regulations Levels of orthophosphate in GLWA’s treated water will increase to 2.4 milligrams per liter in a phased approach beginning in October 2024 (pending approval from EGLE) While there is no lead in GLWA’s water and no lead pipes are used in GLWA’s transmission system, upping the orthophosphate dosage will provide added protection for our member partners’ local systems ...
HDR Selected to Design North Hollywood to Pasadena BRT Corridor
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has selected HDR to provide the final design of the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project. The BRT project will provide faster and more reliable service to meet the corridor’s growth by linking Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena. Key destinations include the North Hollywood Arts District, Burbank Media District, Downtown Burbank, Glendale Galleria, Americana at Brand, Eagle Rock Plaza, Old Pasadena, an...
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