USGBC Applauds Final Definition of a Zero Emissions Building
WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 6, 2024 — The Biden Administration, perhaps more than any previous administration, recognizes the enormous role that buildings play in our lives and our environment. USGBC has been pleased to collaborate with the White House and Department of Energy in this effort, and we were thrilled to work with the Biden Administration during Greenbuild to announce plans to create a new national definition of a zero-emissions building. This is the future of buildings, and the defi...
Panel Built, Inc. Prepares Solutions to Combat Heat Stress
Panel Built responds to industry-wide heat stress concerns by announcing prefabricated cooling solutions. ATLANTA - With the Department of Labor proposing a new rule to help reduce the number of heat-stress-related incidents, it's clear that cooling solutions are needed on job sites now more than ever. Considering this issue, Panel Built Inc. has announced its commitment to providing effective prefabricated cooling solutions for indoor and outdoor work. Panel Built offers multiple stand-...
Innovative Funding Solution Enables Arizona Church to Convert to Solar Energy With No Upfront Costs
Palm Valley’s Sunrock-funded 280kW rooftop solar installation. New York – Sunrock Distributed Generation ("Sunrock”), a commercial solar and clean energy development and management platform, and Watthub Renewables (“Watthub”), a nationwide commercial solar installer, have announced the completion of a 280kW rooftop solar installation on the Palm Valley Church in Goodyear, Arizona. Financed by a solar service agreement designed to unlock the cost and environmental benefits of clean, renew...
HUBER Technology, Inc Unveils New Center Flow Perforated Band Screen CenterMax® Hybrid
An easy to clean innovative solution offering high throughput capacity and maximum separation efficiency with plastic perforated screen elements to prevent hair pinning and fouling DENVER, NC – A leader in innovative high quality mechanical solutions including stainless steel equipment for municipal and industrial water, wastewater, sludge treatment, and energy, HUBER Technology, Inc. continues its unwavering commitment to best serve its customers with the new CenterMax® Hybrid, a center...
PPI Announces Building & Construction Division Management Committee Changes
IRVING, Texas - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) announced today that its Building & Construction Division (BCD) has elected Bill Melvin of Legend Valve (Auburn Hills, MI) as Division Chair and Jim Paschal of Aquatherm (Lindon, UT) as Vice Chair. Melvin, who will also represent the division on the PPI Board of Directors for the next two years, takes over from Joseph Poniatowski of Asahi/America. The changes took effect June 1, 2024. PPI’s BCD focuses on pressure piping materials for pl...
Verus® Research Announces Hiring of Victor A. Gallardo as Director of Space and Autonomy
Albuquerque, N.M. – Verus® Research, a New Mexico-based team of scientists and engineers specializing in advanced research and technology development, announces the appointment of Victor A. Gallardo as Director of Space and Autonomy. In his new role, Gallardo brings more than 15 years of experience working with the United States Department of Defense in logistics, contracting and space vehicles. “We are thrilled to welcome Victor to our award-winning team of scientists and engineers. He has ext...
Future business success hinges on sustainability and circular economy practices, says GlobalData
As public demand for climate action and resource conservation grows, businesses must pivot to sustainability to thrive. Embracing circular economy principles, such as reducing waste and extending product lifecycles, is crucial. As a result, future success hinges on adopting innovative technologies and sustainable practices, ensuring businesses remain efficient, compliant, and resilient in an evolving regulatory landscape, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s lat...
Swiss Steel Group: A Companion for Sustainability in the Aviation Industry
Emmenbrücke / Witten, May 2024 - Swiss Steel Group presents a comprehensive white paper highlighting the significant changes and challenges facing the aviation industry in achieving net-zero emissions targets by 2050. The aviation industry is faced with the urgent task of making its contribution to global climate protection efforts. Despite its comparatively low share of around 4 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions in the EU, the aviation industry has one of the fastest growing emission...
DIGroup Architecture’s LoriAnne Jones Named 2024 ACE Outstanding Mentor
Project Manager Recognized for Championing Students at High School Level Photo (Left to right): Diana Eidenshink, president of ACE Mentor Program of America; honoree LoriAnne Jones, DIG senior project manager; and Scott Seltz of BNP Media, the program’s leading supporter. New Brunswick, NJ / Philadelphia, Pa., June 3, 2024 – For DIGroup Architecture (DIG) Senior Project Manager LoriAnne Jones, AIA, NOMA, representing the architectural profession to high school-aged students is a...
Simpson Strong-Tie Reinforces Software Solutions with Acquisition of Calculated Structured Designs Inc.
Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, today announced that it has acquired Canada-based Calculated Structured Designs (CSD®), a software development company providing solutions for the engineered wood, engineering, design, and building industries for North America, Australia, and the United Kingdom. CSD is committed to creating state-of-the-art software solutions for architects, designers, engineers, and builders, selling and distributing...