Skanska builds replacement high school in Vancouver, Washington, USA, for USD 144 M, about SEK 1.3 billion
Skanska has signed a contract with Evergreen Public Schools to construct the replacement of Mountain View High School in Vancouver, Washington, USA. The first phase of the contract is worth USD 144 M, about SEK 1.3 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the third quarter of 2020. The project scope includes the demolition of the existing school, construction of the new 26,000 square-meter building, with new athletic fields and parking lot. Construction began in July 20...
The City of Arnhem goes smart with OpenRemote’s Energy Management IoT solution
The City of Arnhem has selected OpenRemote’s open-source IoT solution to develop an intelligent energy management system using advanced IoT technology. This new data management platform will enable the city’s energy managers to automate and oversee a distributed energy system combining solar and wind power installations, electric fleet chargers, cold ironing for ships and battery storage, through a powerful desktop and mobile application. The solar and wind energy produced at Kleefsewaard, a...
Woolpert Acquires Jviation, Expands Aviation and Airport Infrastructure Services
The AEG firm augments its ability to support aviation clients across the U.S. and around the world. DENVER (Oct. 1, 2020) — Woolpert has acquired Jviation Inc., an airport planning, survey, architecture, engineering and construction management firm. Jviation serves general aviation and commercial service airports, state aeronautics departments, as well as airline and related aviation business partners. This acquisition strengthens Woolpert’s existing aviation service offerings and expands...
Cintec™ Fire Resistant Anchors
In view of the recent fires and loss of life in refurbished buildings, Cintec™ has been fully aware of the danger of fire and has always produced fire resistant remedial anchors and reinforcement. In the past few years, fire has been an increasing concern when buildings are being retrofitted, restored, or modernized. On June 14th, 2017, a fire broke out in the 24 storey Grenfell Tower, widely reported as the worst residential fire to take place in the U.K since the second World War, due to f...
Microdesk Releases BIMrx Fabrication DBS, an Optimized Database Solution for Revit
New York, NY – Global BIM and EAM consulting firm Microdesk, a leading provider of business and technology services for the design and construction industry, has released BIMrx Fabrication DBS, an optimized database solution for Fabricators, Detailers, VDC and BIM Managers. The all-in-one solution features over 1,800 parts from more than 30 of the top manufacturers, quarterly releases with additional parts and manufacturers, consistent global naming conventions, a native integration with BIMr...
AISC Announces New Flash Steel Conference
CHICAGO - The American Institute of Steel Construction is introducing a new conference that is designed for today’s hectic pace of life. The Flash Steel Conference will take place October 20-22. The virtual event features 20 half-hour sessions whose impact far exceeds the time commitment. Participants can earn up to 10 PDHs. The time slots may be small, but the names are big. Participants can expect presentations on: Nice splices, from the visible connections in AESS (presented by...
AISI Publishes Two New Cold-Formed Steel Research Reports
Photo Credit: Don Allen WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published two new cold-formed steel research reports: “RP20-4: Cold-Formed Steel Bracing Design Using Combinations of Discrete and Sheathing Bracing,” and “RP20-5: Structural Design Example – Four Span Metal Building Z-Purlin Line Supporting a Standing Seam Roof.” Both are available for free download at https://www.buildusingsteel.org and https://www.cfsei.org. “RP20-4: Cold-Formed Steel Braci...
Thornton Tomasetti Launches T2D2, AI Solution Company to Detect, Classify and Monitor Deterioration of Building Envelopes and Infrastructure
T2D2 SaaS Offering Uses Deep Learning and Computer Vision Built on Decades of Building Renewal, Investigation and Preservation Experience New York, NY – Thornton Tomasetti announced the launch of T2D2, a software as a service (SaaS) platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) – computer vision powered by deep learning – to identify and assess damage and deterioration to building envelopes and structures through images. Developed within Thornton Tomasetti’s CORE studio incubator and...
Terracon Announces Innovation in Remote Site Selection
Stage1 reduces risk by streamlining geotechnical and environmental conditions research OLATHE, Kan. — Terracon is pleased to announce it has further enhanced Stage1; its innovative site-selection tool to now include environmental and geotechnical condition assessment. Stage1 combines Terracon’s extensive project data, compiled over its 50-plus year history, with environmental and geologic data sources from more than 700 public and private map sources, and curates it with the local exper...
EW Howell Construction Group Completes Restoration of Iconic Palm Dome of The New York Botanical Garden’s Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
Redesigned Palms of the World Gallery Reopened to the Public on Tuesday, September 22 (Bronx, N.Y. ) – EW Howell Construction Group, one of the region’s leading builders, has completed renovation work on the iconic palm dome of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory at The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) in the Bronx, NY, which reopened to the public on September 22. “EW Howell has been privileged to work on projects that feature some absolutely stunning architectural design, and with input...
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Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
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