Puget Systems and Pix4D Enter into Strategic Collaborative Partnership; Pix4D Names Puget Systems Official Certified Hardware Provider
Pix4D and Puget Systems Partnership to Result in Specialized Benchmark Testing of Pix4D Software on Puget Systems Hardware Lausanne, January 12, 2026 - Puget Systems and Pix4D today announced they have entered into a strategic collaborative partnership in which the two companies agree to benchmark Pix4D software on Puget Systems hardware, publish joint technical insights, and promote optimized hardware recommendations for Pix4D users. Additionally, as a result of this partnership, Pix4D has name...
AMPP Mourns the Passing of Corrosion Leader and Advocate George F. Hays
Houston, Texas – (January 12, 2026) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) announces with deep sadness the passing of George F. Hays, a respected leader in the global corrosion community and a past president of NACE International. Hays passed away peacefully at his home in Rockaway, New Jersey, on January 4, 2026, at the age of 87, with his wife, Beverly, by his side. George Hays dedicated more than four decades to advancing corrosion control, materials performance, an...
Natural Gas Demand Sparks the Largest U.S. Pipeline Build-Out Since 2008
Summary Strong underlying demand for natural gas is accelerating pipeline construction in the United States with the greatest capacity addition since the peak of the last shale gas boom in 2008. There are 12 projects for new and expanded natural gas pipelines set to be completed in 2026 in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. The added combined capacity of these projects will be approximately 18 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), which exceeds Canada's total daily natural gas consumption. Key highli...
Swiss Steel Group once again secures top “A” score in CDP rating
Swiss Steel Group has been awarded the highest rating, “A,” in CDP’s annual sustainability assessment for climate change for the second consecutive year. This distinction, conferred by the internationally recognized non-profit organization CDP, underscores the Group’s continued commitment to climate action and sustainable business practices. This achievement reinforces Swiss Steel Group’s position as a leader in corporate transparency and action on climate change, standing out from nearly 22,100...
Exodigo Debuts Underground Intelligence Innovation With Israel Railways at CES to Improve Rail Infrastructure
AI-Powered Remote Sensing Platform for Rail Removes Risks, Cuts Costs, Minimizes Project Delays and Avoids Passenger Disruptions LAS VEGAS — Exodigo, the artificial intelligence (AI) and multi-sensing innovator modernizing underground data intelligence, today announced the successful development and deployment of an advanced underground intelligence system specifically designed for rail infrastructure projects. At the 2026 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026) in Las Vegas, the comp...
Flir at CES 2026: Detecting the Undetectable and Predicting the Unpredictable
Visitors to the world’s most powerful tech event will discover how the latest thermal camera advances from Flir take condition monitoring to new levels of capability and ease of use. At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, demonstrations of Flir’s next-generation iXX-Series app-enabled thermal cameras will outline how users can transform electrical and mechanical inspections across manufacturing, industrial, commercial, datacenter, and utility environments. In combination with Flir Assetlink browser-based sof...
New EFFC/DFI Climate Adaptation & Resilience Guide Released
Hawthorne, N.J.: DFI’s Sustainability Committee continues working with EFFC’s (European Federation of Foundation Contractors) Sustainability Working Group to develop a series of guides addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that are most relevant to the geoindustry. The latest guide, EFFC/DFI Sustainability Guide No.3: Climate Adaptation & Resilience, focuses on climate adaptation and resilience to address SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and 13 (Climate A...
Darren Reed appointed Chair of ACE's Large Consultancy Advisory Council
Key appointment supports ACE’s strategic priorities for the consultancy sector The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has announced Darren Reed has become Chair of its Large Consultancy Advisory Council. Darren Reed is Executive Managing Director for Transport and Infrastructure, UK and Ireland at WSP, and brings more than 25 years’ experience delivering complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects across rail, roads and aviation. He currently leads a team of approximately...
Solar hydrogen can now be produced efficiently without the scarce metal platinum
A green advance | A research breakthrough opens up for efficient hydrogen production from solar energy – without using the scarce metal platinum. In a reactor at a chemistry laboratory at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, bubbles of hydrogen gas can be easily seen with the naked eye as they form – showing that photocatalysis is happening efficiently. Image: Chalmers University of Technology | Mia Halleröd Palmgren A research team led by Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have pr...
STV Names Natasha Avanessians Chief of Staff; Kristen Van Gilst Transitions to New Leadership Role
Natasha Avanessians (on the left) & Kristen Van Gilst, PMP, CCM (on the right) NEW YORK, NY – STV today announced the appointment of Natasha Avanessians as chief of staff to the CEO. The firm also announced that Kristen Van Gilst, PMP, CCM, who previously served as chief of staff, will transition into a new role as deputy operations director. “Natasha brings strategic insight and operational rigor that will strengthen how we execute at the enterprise level,” said Greg Kelly, president and CEO of...
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Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
June Issue 2026
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