New AGC Report Calls for 'Whole-of-Firm' Approach to Address Ongoing Workforce Challenges
Specific tactics for C-Suite leaders, HR and frontline employees SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 6, 2024) — Addressing today’s construction workforce management challenges cannot rest on the shoulders of a single individual or department. Everyone in the firm has a role to play in the long-term solution. The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America has released a new report to help firms execute a “whole-of-firm” workforce development approach by empowering stakeholders across their o...
Sika’s Rmax® Introduces Below-Grade Insulation Solution
Innovative Polyiso Insulation Meets All Performance Requirements With 25% Less Material LYNDHURST, NJ — Rmax®, a division of the Sika Corporation that specializes in developing and producing high-quality insulation solutions, has launched Rmax® Below Grade. This innovative insulation solution provides superior insulation and protection to below-grade foundation applications, while meeting energy code requirements. Renowned for its high thermal resistance, polyiso insulation is histori...
AEIS Hires Juan Gabriel as Chief Operating Officer
Leading inspection and testing agency appoints former Skanska executive New York, NY — Atlas Evaluation & Inspection Services (AEIS), providing inspection, testing and certification for infrastructure projects, announced Juan Gabriel has been hired as Chief Operating Officer. Juan brings 15 years of experience in heavy civil and commercial infrastructure planning, execution, and asset management across multiple countries. “I’m pleased to join the highly skilled and experienced AEIS team to...
FleetWatcher Introduces Small Tools and Attachment Tracking Functionality
(Indianapolis, IN) – FleetWatcher introduces the newest telematics functionality for their popular construction telematics platform – Small Tools and Attachment Tracking. With a glance at their FleetWatcher User App, users can search for an individual asset, see a group of assets on a specific project, or look at all assets in a certain class. Now there is no more guessing as to what size bucket is installed on the excavator, or where the concrete saw is. This new functionality shows customers w...
EnergyHub helps Ontario’s IESO build Canada’s largest residential virtual power plant in just six months
More than 100,000 homes have enrolled in Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) Save on Energy Peak Perks program since the initiative launched in June 2023 (New York) – EnergyHub, a leading grid-edge flexibility provider, in partnership with Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), has enrolled more than 100,000 homes in the Save on Energy Peak Perks™ program in just six months to create the largest residential virtual power plant (VPP) in Canada. It’...
Arcadis Makes Debut on World Architecture 100 List
Arcadis ranked among the top architecture firms in the world, debuting on the World Architecture 100 list at number two. The accolade highlights the global impact of IBI Group and Arcadis-CRTKL integration. February 1, 2024 — a leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, has been named in the prestigious 2024 World Architecture 100 list for the first time. With the remarkable achievement of securing second place in the ranking, as compiled by Building...
ADS Foundation donates $1 Million to the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Advanced Materials Center
Gift to support education of future scientists and engineers and further research on the repurposing of plastic waste DULUTH, Minn. – Earlier today, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) (NYSE: WMS), presented a gift of $1 million from the ADS Foundation to the University of Minnesota Duluth’s (UMD) Advanced Materials Center (AMC). ADS is a leading provider of innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and on-site septic wastewater industries, and one of the largest plastic...
Next Version of AISC N690 Available for Public Review
CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Specification for Safety-Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities (AISC N690) is now available for public review and comment. The next edition of N690 will supersede the 2018 version. Proposed updates to the standard include: Updates to generally align with the 2022 edition of the Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360) New provisions to address differential settlement and elevated temperatures Modific...
ATSSA honors three with national awards
Awards announced today at 54th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo SAN DIEGO – The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) today honored David Krahulec of Horizon Signal Technologies with the Industry Achievement Award in recognition of significant contributions to the roadway safety infrastructure industry including his dedication to promoting work zone safety. Krahulec was one of three people recognized with a national award during ATSSA’s 54th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo...
USGS PFAS in Tap Water Interactive Map How-To Video
U.S. Geological Survey scientists created an interactive map to help the public better understand the likelihood PFAS is in local tap water. This tool allows you to view data from a USGS study on PFAS in tap water as well as known PFAS sources around the country. Head to our YouTube training channel to watch Stephanie Gordon, a USGS physical scientist, demonstrate how to use this new web tool to explore detected PFAS and PFAS sources near you. Frequently called ‘forever chemical...
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