Self Powered Autonomous Robot (SPAR) for Powerline Inspection Named Winner in EnergyTech University Prize National Finals
Advancing from the Carolinas Regional competition, sponsored by the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC), a student team from Virginia Tech was honored for their innovative energy technology business plans at the national competition. Raleigh, NC – A student team from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University was named as a winner in the EnergyTech University Prize, a national competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Technology Transitions in partner...
NCEP Releases Two New Mini Guides on Decision-Making for Transmission Siting and Engagement Between States and Regional Transmission Organizations
WASHINGTON — The National Council on Electricity Policy today announced the release of two new mini guides, the sixth and seventh in its series promoting dialogue among state-level electricity decision makers by highlighting examples of successful engagement. Each mini guide features collaborative approaches, lessons learned and interviews with leading regional, state and local decision makers. Looking ahead, the number of proposals for new transmission lines is expected to increase. As more...
LafargeHolcim US and Legacy Brands Unite as Holcim US
Company unveils new group identity in US, bringing together some of the country’s most trusted brands in the building sector Milestone in Holcim’s transformation to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions Focus on enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards LafargeHolcim in the United States today unveiled its new identity as Holcim US, uniting legacy brands and strengthening the company’s purpose to build pr...
Clayco Celebrates Groundbreaking for New 28-story PALMtower Residences at Arizona Center in Downtown Phoenix
Local officials joined developer North American Development Group (NADG), Will Bruder Architects and Lamar Johnson Collaborative (LJC), and Clayco to celebrate start of construction for the new apartment tower on Thursday, March 31 PHOENIX, AZ – Representatives from North American Development Group, Will Bruder Architects, LJC and Clayco joined local officials to celebrate the official groundbreaking of PALMtower Residences at Arizona Center, a new 28-story tower in downtown Phoenix. Ow...
EW Howell Construction Group Announces Changes in Executive Leadership
Daniel Williams Will Rise to President; Howard Rowland to Assume Role as CEO (Plainview, N.Y. ) – EW Howell Construction Group, one of the region’s leading builders, is pleased to announce that Daniel Williams has been appointed President. Effective April 1st, 2022, Williams, previously EW Howell’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will take over the day-to-day responsibilities as President while maintaining his role as CFO. Additionally, current President and Chief Operating...
Woolpert, Righter Co. Receive ABCD Special Purpose Bridge Award for Mohican Cable Pedestrian Bridge
The 120-foot-long suspension bridge, commissioned by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, was honored by the ABCD Ohio Chapters. MONTGOMERY, Ohio — The Association for Bridge Construction and Design Ohio Chapters awarded the Mohican Cable Pedestrian Bridge its 2021 Ohio Special Purpose Bridge Award last night in Montgomery, Ohio. The suspension bridge was a $840,000 design-build project commissioned by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and executed by Woolpert and The Righter Co....
Penn State Ancient DNA LAB Cited in National Engineering Competition
Specialized Facility Provides Environment for Million-Year-Old Samples WASHINGTON, DC – Gannett Fleming, Inc., of State College, Pa., has earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 55th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) for designing a laboratory to study ancient DNA at Pennsylvania State University’s State College campus. Analyzing samples of one-million-year-old DNA requires a scrupulous...
Aries Industries Expands Central, Southern U.S. Market Reach with New Kentucky Dealer
502 Equipment serves Aries customers in Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee Waukesha, Wis. – Aries Industries, the industry leader in state-of-the-art equipment for inspection and maintenance of underground infrastructure, has strengthened its market reach by adding Kentucky-based 502 Equipment to its dealer network. Based in Louisville, 502 Equipment distributes durable, high-performing brands for pipe cleaning, pipeline rehabilitation and hydro excavation. The 5-year-old dealership is de...
International Partnership Will Deliver Zero Combustion Power from Hydrogen to Asia
Groundbreaking Project that can help the UN meet new plastic pollution goals will turn plastic waste into Hydrogen for fuel-cell power plant in Ulsan, Korea Ulsan, KOREA and Washington, DC – Today, SGH2 Energy Global, GS E&C and KOSPO/Southern Power announced a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop, design, build, own and operate the world’s first fuel cell power plant that uses hydrogen produced from plastic waste in Ulsan, Korea. The agreement comes on the heels of the United...
EV charging infrastructure expected to surpass $62B in 2025
The automotive industry has been on the cusp of electrification for a long time. That push has picked up speed recently, with major automakers announcing plans to invest in charging infrastructure. That means that the global electric vehicle (EV) charging market is poised for an unprecedented boom. In fact, a MoneyTransfers.com analysis shows that the global EV charging market will surpass $62 billion in 2025. What’s driving investments in EV charging? MoneyTransfers’ analysi...
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Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
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