Project: Ezhou Huahu Airport
User Name: Hubei International Logistics Airport Co., Ltd., Shenzhen S.F. Taisen Holdings (Group) Co., Ltd., Airport Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. Project Name: Ezhou Huahu Airport Project Location: Ezhou, Hubei, China Overview: Bentley’s BIM and iTwin technology helped establish a digital twin to resolve 6,000 issues and save CNY 300 million in costs, delivering Asia’s first professional cargo airport. 2021 Going Digital Awards Winner - Advancements in Digital Cities P...
April 2022 Trends
In this section, Informed Infrastructure compiles infographics from trusted sources that reveal insight on infrastructure spending. We also compile some of the top infrastructure stories that shouldn’t be missed. For ongoing news coverage, turn to Informed Infrastructure online (www.informedinfrastructure.com), our Twitter feed (@IInfrastructure) and our weekly e-newsletter. U.S. Bridges in Sorry Shape Nearly 224,000 U.S. bridges need major repair work or should be repl...
Connecticut Bridge Wins Top NSBA Prize
CHICAGO - The I-91 Interchange 29 Exit Ramp Flyover Bridge in Hartford, Conn., is the 2022 Bridge of the Year! The National Steel Bridge Alliance and participants of last week's World Steel Bridge Symposium in Denver selected the 880-ft. bridge for the top honor in NSBA's Prize Bridge Awards program. This is the first year NSBA has presented the Bridge of the Year Award. "It's fitting that the inaugural Bridge of the Year Award goes to a first-of-its-kind project," said NSBA Senior Directo...
Global Innovators Join The Water Council’s BREW 2.0
10 Startups from 7 Countries Comprise 2022 Cohort Milwaukee, WI – A portable device to monitor water quality, AI-powered analytics for water utilities and hardware that destroys PFAS chemicals are among the innovations that will be part of The Water Council’s BREW 2.0 Post-Accelerator in 2022. The cohort includes companies from the U.S., Austria, United Kingdom, Canada, India, Sweden and France. This is the second year for The Water Council’s BREW 2.0, which focuses on late-stage wate...
State Gas Tax Adjustments Have Limited Impacts on Pump Prices, New Analysis Shows
Watch 45-Second Video Summary by ARTBA's Chief Economist WASHINGTON)— Do gas tax holidays automatically result in significantly lower prices and big savings for motorists at the pump? The short answer is “no,” according to new research from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). The association examined 177 changes in state gasoline tax rates in 34 states between 2013 and 2021 and found that on average, just 18 percent of an increase or decrease was passed o...
Modern Brand and Website Launched for Fyfe FRP
A new identity for industry-leading structural strengthening solution provider Houston, TX – Fyfe® FRP, a provider of structural strengthening solutions, today launched a new website and brand that aim to more clearly represent the company’s market leadership and support the business growth. Fyfe was acquired by ClockSpring|NRI in December 2021 and now plays a pivotal part in the firm’s drive to supply a wide range of solutions to the critical infrastructure industry. Fyfe’s updated...
Major milestone in Miami-Dade County ATMS Upgrade Project
The new, state-of-the-art Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) will better serve commuters, transit users, pedestrians, and bicyclists throughout Miami-Dade County while increasing safety and operational efficiency and reducing emissions. The installation of nearly 3,000 controllers as well as traffic detection infrastructure is a major milestone in the seven-year upgrade. With this, the largest project in company history, Yunex Traffic demonstrates commitment to partnership with...
Energy Transition Holds Key to Tackle Global Energy and Climate Crisis
World Energy Transitions Outlook outlines priority actions till 2030 to keep 1.5°C alive; calls on governments to fast-track energy transition for more energy security, resilience, and affordable energy for all. Abu Dhabi, UAE – Short-term interventions addressing the current energy crisis must be accompanied by a steadfast focus on mid- and long-term goals of the energy transition. High fossil fuel prices, energy security concerns and the urgency of climate change underscore the pressi...
Skanska invests about SEK 320M in a residential development project in Umeå, Sweden
Skanska invests about SEK 320M in a residential development project in Umeå, Sweden. This refers to the second phase and comprises 99 Nordic Swan Ecolabelled apartments, out of a total of 160 in the completed block. The residential area Verkstan in Umeå, Sweden, consists of sustainable, bright homes with social layouts and terraces or balconies. The site’s old industrial heritage is noticeable in details such as glass walls and windows with contrasting frames. The common social areas offer a r...
Vortex, IMS Sign Distribution Agreement
Vortex to Distribute IMS UV Curing System to North and South America (HOUSTON, TX)- The Vortex Companies, a leading provider of advanced trenchless water and sewer technologies and infrastructure renewal services, and IMS Robotics Group, a leading manufacturer of specialized sewer rehabilitation equipment, announced today that Vortex is the exclusive North and South American distributor of IMS’ mainline UV curing systems and products. IMS’ UV curing systems offer light trains, cable d...