Pusan National University Researchers Improve the Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells
Researchers from Pusan National University show that crown ethers, specifically B18C6, can prevent lead leakage by forming strong host-guest bonds with lead ions in perovskite solar cells. They also provide higher resistance to degradation due to moisture. Image credit: Ji-Youn Seo from PNU They utilized crown ether B18C6 with interfacial passivation action to prevent lead leakage and degradation of perovskite due to moisture Perovskite solar cells are considered the strongest contend...
The Yutraffic Blade Controller: Elevating Safety and Efficiency at Kansas Intersection
Yutraffic Blade being installed at the intersection of Ninth and Magnolia in Salina, KS By choosing Yunex Traffic’s latest controller the Yutraffic Blade to upgrade their intersections, the City of Salina demonstrates their commitment to staying at the forefront of traffic management technology. Yunex Traffic has launched a next generation IoT platform for intelligent transportation systems that combines edge computing technology with a traditional Advanced Transportation Co...
House of Worship Honored for Precast Concrete Craftsmanship
CHICAGO, February 28, 2024 – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple in Tallahassee, Fla., has been honored with the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s (PCI) Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Award. The annual award recognizes PCI-certified plants for unique solutions and excellence in manufacturing and craftsmanship of architectural precast concrete and glass-fiber-reinforced concrete (GFRC) structures and individual components. GATE Precast Company in Monroeville, Ala....
Leica Geosystems unveils Leica TerrainMapper-3, the all-in-one sensor for versatile airborne LiDAR mapping
The new airborne mapping system provides maximum application flexibility by offering an adjustable field of view up to 60 degrees and three scan patterns. Heerbrugg, Switzerland, 29.02.2024) - Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, introduces the Leica TerrainMapper-3 airborne LiDAR sensor, featuring new scan pattern configurability to support the widest variety of applications and requirements in a single system. Building upon Leica Geosystems’ legacy of LiDAR efficiency, the TerrainMapper-3...
New Pacific Institute Report Finds Substantial Opportunity for Urban Stormwater Capture to Enhance Water Resilience in Communities Across the United States
National assessment quantifies vast potential to capture urban stormwater, volume equivalent to more than 90% of annual municipal and industrial water withdrawals OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, Feb. 29, 2024 –The Pacific Institute, a US-based global water think tank, in partnership with 2NDNATURE today released a new national assessment finding substantial opportunities for expanded stormwater capture and use approaches to improve water resilience in urban areas across the United States. The pivot...
Sean Mahoney Appointed to KMI International Board
KMI International is pleased to announce that finance industry veteran, Sean Mahoney, has been appointed to KMI International’s Board of Directors. Mr. Mahoney, who currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for RLJ Lodging Trust, joins fellow board members Debra Lupton, FAIA, former Chairman & Chief Executive at TLC Engineering Solutions; Christie Alexander, CDI.D, Commercial Real Estate Executive; Michael E. Kraus, KMI Co-Founder; and John Manning, CEO and Chairma...
Ten Outstanding Designers, Industry Professionals, and Educators You Should Know
CHICAGO - Innovation abounds in the structural steel industry, and the American Institute of Steel Construction is honoring 10 leaders in the design, construction industry, and education fields at this year’s NASCC: The Steel Conference. “It’s getting crowded on the cutting edge,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. “These 10 people have made extraordinary contributions to the present--and future--of America’s built environment.” The presentations will take place at 8:00 a....
Pennsylvania Awarded $142 Million in Federal Funding for Eastern Pittsburgh Multimodal Corridor Project
In a recent press release, awards were announced for the National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega) grant program. The Mega program, which was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and provides $5 billion in funding through 2026, is focused on projects that are uniquely large, complex and difficult to fund under traditional grant programs. Eleven different projects were awarded funding that will generate national and regional economic, mobility and safety benefits. In Penn...
Woolpert Contracted by Greenville Water to Provide Bathymetric Mapping for North Saluda and Table Rock Reservoirs
The data will be used to compile a high-density point cloud to assess, plan, and enhance the region’s source water management. GREENVILLE, S.C. — Greenville Water has contracted Woolpert to acquire bathymetric survey data of the North Saluda and Table Rock reservoirs using vessel-based multibeam sonar. The proactive data collection effort will be used to compile a high-density point cloud that will help support the assessment and management of the reservoirs’ critical water supply. Greenvi...
Exodigo Closes $105 Million Series A to Lead Underground Mapping Revolution
Oversubscribed Growth Round Based on Proven Technology Platform and Strong Market Traction With Utility, Transportation and Infrastructure Leaders Around the Globe TEL AVIV and PALO ALTO, CALIF. – February 27, 2024 —Exodigo, the artificial intelligence (AI) innovator modernizing underground mapping, today announced the close of a $105 million Series A round, converting $30 million previously secured in SAFEs, for a total of $118 million in funding since its launch in 2022. Greenf...
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