U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards Fugro five‑year contract for critical infrastructure mapping
Digital elevation model delivered under Fugro’s previous contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Image credit: Fugro. Fugro has secured a new five‑year indefinite‑delivery, indefinite‑quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to provide surveying and mapping services supporting civil works and military infrastructure programs across the U.S. and overseas. The contract underpins USACE’s management of critical waterways, flood‑risk systems and military faciliti...
Third Year at the Top: CivilGEO Software Named G2’s #1 Civil Engineering Design Software
Madison, WI — May 06, 2026 — CivilGEO, a leading provider of civil engineering design software, announced that its flagship products — GeoHECRAS, GeoSTORM, and GeoHECHMS — have been ranked among the top civil engineering design software products in G2’s 2026 Best Software Awards. This achievement marks the third consecutive year that CivilGEO has earned this distinction. Within G2 rankings, GeoHECRAS ranked 1st, GeoSTORM ranked 2nd, and GeoHECHMS ranked 3rd in the civil engineering design softwa...
Grundfos teams up with prestigious universities to develop sustainable cooling systems for the future
The hope is that other industry partners will join the project with the aim to develop practical and scalable solutions that can reduce energy consumption for cooling in major cities by up to 30 percent. As climate change accelerates, demand for cooling to make cities liveable is rising fast and is expected to more than triple by 2050 according to the UN - especially in megacities with populations exceeding ten million. The dilemma is that traditional cooling systems require enormous amounts of...
Introducing Autodesk for Small Business for the small businesses shaping Design and Make
Autodesk’s new State of Small Business report* shows that small businesses across Design and Make industries are growing nearly 35% faster than the broader small business economy—highlighting their rising role as drivers of innovation and growth. Today, Autodesk is launching Autodesk for Small Business—a new global initiative focused on delivering for small businesses across Design and Make industries. To start, Autodesk for Small Business is anchored by a new online hub, expanded flexibility, a...
HCSS Announces Integration with Geotab to Streamline Fleet Data for Heavy Civil Contractors
New integration delivers near real-time telematics insights, automated maintenance tracking, and unified visibility for mixed fleets SUGAR LAND, Texas – HCSS, the leading provider of construction management software for heavy civil and infrastructure contractors, is proud to announce a strategic integration with Geotab Inc., a global leader in connected transportation, video, and asset tracking solutions. This integration enables customers to seamlessly import on-road vehicle data from Geotab’s...
HDR Named Employer of the Year by WTS International
WTS International, the premier organization for women in the transportation industry, has named HDR Employer of the Year for 2026. The award recognizes HDR’s commitment to advancing women and developing a diverse workforce in an inclusive and collaborative environment. This sustained commitment is evidenced by HDR’s focused professional development and leadership advancement programs, as well as steady growth in the proportion of women in the firm’s transportation practice. The company and its l...
Evonik becomes membrane technology partner for public-private biogas upgrader in Asia
Evonik will supply its SEPURAN® Green membranes and patented technology to biogas upgrader MTCO MTCO is a key renewable energy producer in Malaysia with plans to expand biogas plant development across Asia SEPURAN® Green biogas upgrading technology is fully backward integrated with system designs patented in the US, EU and other areas across the globe April 27, 2026 Schoerfling, Austria. Evonik has signed a large-scale agreement to supply its SEPURAN® Green membranes and patented technology to M...
Wärtsilä continues to expand its data center footprint with new 790 MW order in Texas, the next Data Center Alley
Image caption: Wärtsilä will supply an off-grid energy power solution for a new data center facility under construction in Texas, USA. © Wärtsilä Corporation Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 23 April 2026 at 4:00 PM EEST: Technology group Wärtsilä will supply an off-grid energy power solution for a new data center facility under construction in Texas, USA. The 790 MW power plant will operate with 42 Wärtsilä 50SG engines running on natural gas. By opting for a primary power source using Wärt...
Vortex Companies Acquires Mainlining America LLC to Expand Service Capabilities within the Potable Water Space
Acquisition expands Vortex Water's national footprint and strengthens its ability to deliver end-to-end watermain rehabilitation and replacement solutions. HOUSTON, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vortex Companies (Vortex), a global leader in trenchless water and sewer infrastructure solutions, today announced the acquisition of Mainlining America LLC (Mainlining), a recognized provider of water-main rehabilitation and replacement services. The acquisition strengthens Vortex Water's ability to de...
Engineering Workforce Consortium Welcomes Water Environment Federation and National Center for Women & Information Technology
New Members Strengthen Consortium's Reach into Water Infrastructure Workforce and Technology Talent Pipeline Washington, DC – April 21, 2025 – The Engineering Workforce Consortium (EWC) today announced that the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) have joined the collaborative effort to address the critical workforce shortage facing engineering and public works across the United States. The two organizations formally joined the con...