Dr. Kit Miyamoto Reappointed as California Seismic Commissioner
Dr. Kit Miyamoto, CEO of Miyamoto International and a renowned structural engineer, has been reappointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to the California Seismic Safety Commission. Appointed by two different governors since 2011, Kit now holds the distinction of being one of the longest-serving members of the commission. He will be crucial in advising legislation and the governor on California's Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, reviewing seismic risks, and advocating for California's earthquak...
Trends June 2024
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Governor Hochul Announces Innovative New Energy Laboratory at NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex
New York Power Authority Digital Power Grid “Twin” Enables Testing of New Technologies, Grid Improvements and Impacts of Integration of Renewable Resources Virtual Testing Platforms To Help Accelerate Adoption of New Clean Energy Products and Services, Modernize Energy Sector NYSERDA To Provide $9 Million To Support Advanced Technology Research View Video of AGILe Lab Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the official opening of a first-of-its-kind, world-class electric gr...
American Concrete Institute Announces New Committee on Seawater Concrete
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich - The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the formation of a new committee whose mission is to develop and report information on concrete made with brackish, saline, and brine water and sea aggregates. ACI Committee 243, Seawater Concrete, will host its inaugural meeting on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the ACI Concrete Convention in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Under the leadership of chair Antonio Nanni, Professor and Chair at University of Miami, ACI Past President,...
Woolpert Contracted to Provide Aviation Safety, Advocacy, and GIS Modernization Services for the State of Alaska
The $1.5 million contract will support aviation safety improvements and digitization projects statewide, including the development of the Alaska Aviation System. ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The state of Alaska has awarded Woolpert a three-year, $1.5 million contract to provide statewide aviation safety, advocacy, and GIS modernization services. The contract will support significant advancements in aviation safety for the state, including the full digitization of weather information, pilot communic...
atNorth Wins ‘Colocation Provider of the Year’ and ‘Digital Infrastructure Project of the Year’ at Industry Award Events
atNorth recognized at the Electrical Review & Data Centre Review Awards and the Tech Capital Awards. Reykjavík, Iceland – atNorth, the leading Nordic colocation, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence service provider has today announced further acknowledgement in the industry as it wins two significant awards. The business has been awarded the ‘Colocation Provider of the Year’ award at the Electrical Review & Data Centre Review Awards. atNorth has undertaken a signif...
AISC Launches Fabricator Sustainability Program to Drive Green Projects
CHICAGO - The American Institute of Steel Construction’s new Sustainability Partner Program is a win for specifiers, fabricators, and--of course!--the environment. “Few people recognize that structural steel fabricators are the key player for a project’s sustainability,” said AISC Director of Sustainability and Government Relations Max Puchtel. “Fabrication itself accounts for less than 8% of structural steel’s cradle-to-gate carbon footprint, but a fabricator’s procurement responsibility...
Nemetschek Group Strengthens ConTech Innovation with Follow-on Investment in SmartPM's Advanced Schedule Controls Platform
Munich, Germany, 29 May 2024 – The Nemetschek Group, a leading global software provider for the AEC/O and media industries, participated in a Series A funding round for SmartPM Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator in automated project controls for construction. The investment is a continuation of the business relationship with SmartPM. Already last year, the Nemetschek Group announced an investment. “What excites us about SmartPM is how it helps construction executives and site teams solve...
Plastic Pipe Annual Winners Announced
IRVING, TX – May 29, 2024 – The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), the major North American trade association representing the plastic pipe industry, has announced the winners of its Projects and Members of the Year for 2023. The awards were presented during the group’s annual worldwide meeting held in Florida, May 13 – 16, 2024 with 348 members attending, which included a record number of new members. Projects that won ranged from the largest residential project in New York State to use a g...
Hord Coplan Macht Introduces Director of Practice
Matthew Porta, AIA, appointed to new leadership role in line with the firm’s strategic growth plans Baltimore, MD – (May 2024) — Hord Coplan Macht, an award-winning integrated architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and planning firm, has announced that Principal Matthew Porta, AIA, has been elevated to Director of Practice. In this newly created position, Porta will focus on enhancing quality and consistency across the firm's portfolio. “The success of any project r...
Video: Crashes Drop Measurably After Rural Road Safety Improvement Project on US 521 in Lancaster County
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