Purdue University to Launch Trimble Technology Lab with Focus on Construction Management Technology
Innovative Lab Opens in Purdue's New Technology Hub WESTMINSTER, Colo. and WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.- Purdue University and Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) are establishing a state-of-the-art Trimble Technology Lab at Purdue focused on teaching and research for construction management technology. The lab is hosted by the School of Construction Management Technology within the Purdue Polytechnic Institute and will bring Trimble's industry-leading construction technologies into a dedicated learning environ...
Baltimore Aircoil Company Acquires Coil Design; Advancing Leadership in the Cooling Market
essup, MD, – Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC), a leader in cooling solutions worldwide for the commercial, industrial, and refrigeration markets, announced today the acquisition of Coil Design LLC. They are a manufacturer of cooling and heating coils located in Dayton, Tennessee. Over the last four years as BAC’s joint venture partner, Coil Design has achieved impressive growth with their direct customers and also supported BAC’s growth through BAC’s TrilliumSeries™ Adiabatic Products. To cont...
Woolpert Celebrates Completion of Capers Hall Replacement
The new building houses the military college’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences and features a 250-seat performing arts auditorium, an art gallery, a mock courtroom, and sensitive intelligence and cybersecurity studios. CHARLESTON, S.C. (Sept. 21, 2023) — The Citadel hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly constructed Capers Hall on Saturday, Sept. 9, following a two-year replacement project. The design was led by Woolpert, and the construction was led by Thompson Turner Const...
STV Appoints Chris Haney, P.E., as New National Water Operating Group President
ATLANTA, GA – STV, a professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced that Chris Haney, P.E., has joined the firm as the national water operating group president. In this role, Haney will work with STV leadership to expand the firm’s water practice across North America. Haney will use his industry knowledge and experience to tap into new opportunities, scale the practice and position the firm as a powerhouse player in the ma...
Coventry University academic recognised for engineering excellence
A nuclear energy and aviation expert from Coventry University has been named among the UK’s top engineers with the award of a prestigious Fellowship by the Royal Academy of Engineering. Professor Michael Fitzpatrick, Coventry University’s Pro-Vice Chancellor for Engineering, Environment, and Computing has received the award, one of the highest national honours an engineer can receive. Fellows are nominated by their peers based on their engineering accomplishments. Professor Fitzpatrick...
U.S. Water Survey - 66 Percent of Americans Think Water Infrastructure Requires More Federal Funding; 8 in 10 Voters Would Back Political Candidates for Funding Water
ABWC Poll on Federal Investment in Aging Water Systems Finds 8 in 10 Voters More Likely to Back Elected Officials in Favor of Increased Funding for Clean and Reliable Drinking Water. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Business Water Coalition (ABWC) – a growing national organization comprised of water-reliant businesses – today announced the release of the “U.S. Water Infrastructure Funding and Business Risks Survey,” examining voter opinions across a wide spectrum of water issues, including wat...
Toolkit for electrifying trucking fleets
Kelbe Goupil & Kevin Emerson from Utah Clean Energy Although medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDV) account for a mere 5% of the vehicles on the road, they are responsible for 25% of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transportation sector and about 45% of total nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. It is historically disadvantaged communities that face the brunt of this pollution due to being located near interstate corridors and freight centers. The good news is that the transportat...
StopDigging Celebrates Significant Achievement with BBA Certificate, Elevating Ground ScrewTechnology in the UK
London, UK. 20-09-2023–StopDigging, the Swedish company renowned for its innovative ground screw technology, is proud to announce a significant milestone. The company has become the first ground screw company in the UK to earn the esteemed BBA (British Board of Agrément) certificate. This remarkable accomplishment not only redefines industry standards but also underscoresStopDigging's unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. A Landmark Achievement StopDigging's attainment of the...
AISC Board of Directors Elects New Chair, Vice Chair
CHICAGO - The AISC Board of Directors chose new leadership at its most recent meeting. Hugh McCaffrey of Southern New Jersey Steel in Vineland, N.J. was elected board chair Sept. 9 at AISC’s annual business meeting, and Glenn Tabolt of STS Steel in Schenectady, N.Y. was elected vice chair. “Hugh and Glenn both have a long track record of volunteering their knowledge, expertise, and leadership skills to the steel industry,” said Steve Knitter, the board’s immediate past chair. “Their wealth...
Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces New, Heavy-Duty Timber Drive™ Stand-Up Driver with Patent-Pending Gravity Feed Mechanism
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced Timber Drive™ – a first-of-its kind, heavy-duty structural fastening system designed for stand-up, semi-automatic operation while driving 3" to 6 ¼" structural screws. Ideal for heavy-duty jobs that require repetitive fastening, such as decks, docks, boardwalks, piers, and flooring, as well as for fastening metal straps to wood, engineered wood, or mass timber panels...