ALLPLAN presents update of its AEC platform to Design and Build together
The new Technical Preview of the Twinmotion Direct Link in Allplan 2023-1 streamlines a data exchange workflow, enabling on-the-fly one-click syncing of Allplan models in real time. Copyright: ALLPLAN. Allplan 2023-1 provides innovations for design and planning of buildings, infrastructure, and construction projects Munich, April 20, 2023 – The Allplan 2023-1 service release offers enhancements as well as a wide range of innovations for buildings, infrastructure, and construction proj...
EIVA launches cloud-based thin client for efficient NaviSuite project data sharing and viewing
DTM and 3D model visualised in NaviSuite Cloud Viewer EIVA has launched a cloud-based thin client, NaviSuite Cloud Viewer, enabling NaviSuite users to share project data with end clients in a web browser. This provides powerful data visualisation for operators and end clients – and eliminates the need to download any third-party programs. With this, operators can give their end clients the ability to easily navigate projects using high-performance data visualisation capabilities, such...
Governor Hochul Announces Deployment of More Than 30 Megawatts of Solar Energy Throughout Upstate New York
New York Power Authority, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Complete Installation of More Than 75,000 Solar Panels -- Enough to Power 7,000 Homes Arrays Will Reduce Carbon Emissions by 4,500 Tons, Save State $10 Million in Energy Costs Governor Kathy Hochul today, during Earth Week, announced the deployment of more than 30 megawatts of solar energy throughout upstate New York. The New York Power Authority designed and implemented solar energy systems...
ESIG NAMES JAMES OKULLO DIRECTOR OF SYSTEM PLANNING
Reston, Va. – The Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG), the leading source of global expertise for energy systems integration and operations, announced today that James Okullo has been named Director of System Planning. He joins ESIG with more than a decade of experience in the power industry. Prior to joining ESIG, Okullo was Manager, Strategic Assessments at the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO). In this role, his areas of focus included forward-looking resource adequacy an...
Department of State Begins Construction on New U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam
As a demonstration of the enduring commitment to the United States – Vietnam relationship during the 10th anniversary of the Comprehensive Partnership, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper, Vietnam Foreign Mister Bùi Thanh Sơn, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People Committee Dương Đức Tuấn, alongside representatives from the U.S. Mission in Vietnam, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), and other U.S. and Vietnames...
Locus Performance Ingredients and Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions Announce Exclusive Collaboration to Develop New Sustainable Water and Process Treatment Additives
Locus Performance Ingredients and Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions will collaborate on biobased water and process treatment additives that advance sustainability objectives, and address process, water and wastewater challenges. Locus Performance Ingredients is a leader in the development and production of biosurfactants, which are 100% biobased, readily biodegradable and highly biocompatible alternatives to surfactants. The new water and process treatment solutions will be developed us...
McKinsey Report: Procurement must play key role in decarbonizing construction
Chief procurement officers (CPOs) will be the main drivers for improving the sustainability of construction projects and overall profitability 19 April 2023: The latest research from McKinsey & Company (McKinsey) emphasizes that procurement in construction companies will play a pivotal role as they navigate uncertainty and aim for sustainability targets. The insights come as McKinsey publishes its latest report: The strategic era of procurement in construction. 40 to 70 percent of a constr...
Lhyfe starts construction of its 3rd green and renewable hydrogen production
Construction started on Lhyfe’s third green and renewable hydrogen production site, in partnership with AREC Occitanie The Lhyfe Occitanie project, previously known as Val d’Hygo, was selected by the Region of Occitanie under the Occitanie H2 Corridor project in 2021. Nantes (France) – Lhyfe (EURONEXT: LHYFE), one of the world’s pioneers in the production of green and renewable hydrogen and AREC Occitanie – the regional agency for energy and climate – have announced that construction...
Railroad Contractors Consolidate to Increase Services and Geographic Reach
EDMONTON, Alberta - As a leading provider of inspection, maintenance, repair and specialized construction services for industrial railroad infrastructure in the United States, American Track Services ("ATS") is proud to announce the acquisition of Universal Rail Systems ("URS") in Canada and the creation of a new parent company, North American Rail Solutions. With the establishment of North American Rail Solutions, the two existing brands will operate under a consolidated umbrella, with ATS s...
HLW Announces Expansion Into Florida
Legacy firm strengthens presence in growing market with new West Palm Beach office West Palm Beach, Fla. –– Global architecture, design and planning firm HLW has announced its official expansion into Florida with the opening of an office in West Palm Beach. The move builds on HLW's existing portfolio of work in the state––which stretches back 11 years and includes projects for broadcast network Univision, PGA Tour, financial services group Piper Sandler, and Subway––and will bring the fi...