3D Printed Nanocellulose Upscaled for Green Architectural Applications
For the first time, a hydrogel material made of nanocellulose and algae has been tested as an alternative, greener architectural material. The study, from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and the Wallenberg Wood Science Center, shows how the abundant sustainable material can be 3D printed into a wide array of architectural components, using much less energy than conventional construction methods. The construction industry today consumes 50 percent of the world’s fossil resources, g...
Autodesk Informed Design Unlocks Industrialized Construction to Connect Design and Make Workflows
Autodesk launches Autodesk Informed Design to unlock industrialized construction for building design professionals and manufacturers. Autodesk Informed Design connects design and make workflows from day one, to streamline the building design and construction process. Industrialized construction is the future of the AECO industry; it will help deliver projects quicker, with higher quality and with less waste. SAN FRANCISCO – Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today unveiled Autodesk...
New Esri UK partner Temple creates biodiversity net gain assessment tool
Streamlined workflow helps users meet England's new legislation Temple, one of the UK’s leading environment, planning and sustainability consultancies, has joined the Esri UK partner network as a Silver Partner. The new partnership enables Temple to use Esri’s GIS (Geographic Information System) technology, combined with its environmental expertise to develop innovative new software solutions for clients. The UKHab and BNG Survey App is the first application to be launched, to help AE...
Xylem Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results
Fourth-Quarter Highlights • Orders of $2.0 billion, up 42% on a reported basis and 10% organically • Revenue of $2.1 billion, up 41% on a reported basis and 9% organically • Earnings per share of $1.10, up 34%; $0.99 on an adjusted basis, down 1% Full-Year Highlights • Revenue of $7.4 billion, up 33% on a reported basis and 12% organically • Earnings per share of $2.79, up 42%; $3.78 on an adjusted basis, up 20% • Initiating 2024 full-year revenue guidance of $8.4 to $8.5 billion, up 3%...
Charged Risks: Vulnerabilities in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Exposed
The Electric Vehicle (EV) industry has hit full speed, with the UK government pledging that all new cars will be zero emission by 2035. According to the European Environment Agency, the European bloc has followed suit, with 22% of passenger vehicles being electric in 2022. Home Charging Issues The below image highlights one of the most popular EVs, being charged with a generic home charger. This shows the use of the vulnerable SNMPv1 protocol being used (the MAC address has been redacted)....
The International Code Council and ASHRAE Seek Public Comments on Proposed Standard on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Evaluation
Proposed ASHRAE/ICC Standard 240P – Quantification of Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Buildings is open for comment from February 2, 2024, to March 18, 2024 Washington, D.C. –The International Code Council and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) have announced the release of the full publication public review draft for the proposed ASHRAE/ICC Standard 240P – Quantification of Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Buildings. The proposed st...
The ACI Foundation’s Request for Proposal on Behalf of ACI’s Innovation Task Group 93-12
The ACI Foundation is administering a request for proposal on behalf of ACI’s Innovation Task Group 93-12 - Code Requirements for Construction of Additively Constructed Walls (ITG-12). ACI has formed Innovation Task Group 93‐12 ITG‐12 (ITG‐12) to develop code requirements, design, and prescriptive provisions for additively constructed above‐grade concrete walls for residential structures for incorporation into ACI 332 and the International Residential Code (IRC). There are currently no publi...
Peter Cohlmia Joins WSP as U.S. Wastewater Market Lead
Enterprising leader and environmental compliance expert will advance WSP’s ‘One Water’ vision. DENVER, February 6, 2024 — WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, hired Peter Cohlmia as national wastewater market lead in the U.S., a role aimed at advancing the firm’s lifecycle approach to managing water resources. “Communities across the U.S. need better ways to achieve their water resilience goals and Peter brings to our team an industry-leading under...
Trimble Announces Three New Products
Trimble SiteVision Software 5.0 is the latest version of the company’s high accuracy outdoor augmented reality system, now with a new 3D scan tool. The 3D scan app allows customers to use LiDAR sensors available on some Apple Pro devices to capture high-accuracy and instantaneously georeferenced point clouds with a workflow as easy as taking a picture. Combining the power of scanning and precision in a mobile solution, SiteVision 5.0 enables users to create as-builts of the job site on the go,...
Virginia Beach Selects Woolpert for Annual Contract for Stormwater Engineering Services
The four-year contract supports a wide range of stormwater, flooding, and water quality needs. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 6, 2024) — The Virginia Beach Public Works Operations Group has selected Woolpert for its annual stormwater engineering services contract. Woolpert is providing consulting, engineering, surveying, architecture, GIS, and related services for the city’s wide range of stormwater infrastructure needs and initiatives. The contract must not exceed $10 million and is renewable ann...
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