Simpson Strong-Tie Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is honored to mark 70 years of innovation and manufacturing in 2026. Barc Simpson founded the company in 1956 when his neighbor’s brother asked him whether he could make a product to connect 2x4s for a roof. Believing as always in taking a chance, Barc created a joist hanger using a punch press at his father’s window screen factory in Oakland, California. Since then, the company has been leading the buildi...
GHD to serve as lead designer for AlexRenew’s Nutrient Reduction Project
Alexandria, Va. — GHD, a global professional services company, has been selected as the lead designer for AlexRenew’s Nutrient Reduction Project, a multiyear effort that will modernize critical wastewater treatment infrastructure, enhance nutrient removal performance, and expand treatment capacity to support the City of Alexandria’s continued growth. The project will be delivered through Progressive Design-Build, with GHD serving as the design consultant for Design-Builder Kokosing Industrial, I...
STV Selected to Advise Philadelphia Water Department on Treatment Plant Operations
First-Of-Its-Kind Advisory Contract Supports City’s Water and Wastewater System Resilience PHILADELPHIA, PA – STV today announced that it has been selected to support the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) under a new, first-of-its-kind operations advisory contract. Under this agreement, STV will provide strategic operations guidance for the city’s six treatment plants, including three drinking water and three wastewater facilities. PWD serves 1.6 million residents and manages a system that tre...
Mammoet and ULC-Energy sign nuclear cooperation agreement
Mammoet CEO Joost Goderie and ULC-Energy CEO Dirk Rabelink sign the agreement at Mammoet’s head office in Schiedam, the Netherlands. The partnership will support the Netherlands’ climate strategy through efficient nuclear power plant construction Mammoet and ULC-Energy have entered into a cooperation agreement to streamline the construction of state-of-the-art nuclear power facilities in the Netherlands. Mammoet, the global leader in engineered heavy lifting and transport, has supported the s...
WISPR Systems' SkyScout 2+ Earns Blue UAS List Approval Validates Platform for Federal and Public Safety Deployment
Batesville, Mississippi – April 2026 – WISPR Systems, a U.S.-based manufacturer of secure unmanned aircraft systems, announced today that its SkyScout 2+ has been approved for inclusion on the Blue UAS list, reinforcing the platform's readiness for deployment across federal, public safety, and regulated commercial operations. The Defense Contract Management Agency's (DCMA) Blue UAS Cleared List evaluates unmanned aircraft systems for cybersecurity, supply chain security, and operational integrit...
Nemetschek SE to Acquire HCSS; Creates Next Global Construction Technology Leader
HCSS is a leading world-class construction technology solution provider for the infrastructure and heavy civil construction sectors Acquisition significantly expands the Nemetschek Groups market opportunity in the highly attractive and strongly growing infrastructure sector Perfect strategic fit: Combination of leaders in complementary construction technology verticals enable strong value generation through compelling synergies and underpins Nemetschek Group’s globally leading position in AEC/O...
Beck Group Predicts 4.5-6.5 Percent Increase in 2026 Nonresidential Construction Costs
DALLAS April 13, 2026 – Geopolitical tensions, macroeconomic shifts, and other factors pressuring the built environment may drive higher 2026 nonresidential construction costs, according to The Beck Group’s newly released biannual Construction Cost Report. The report said construction costs are projected to range from 4.5 percent to 6.5 percent in this year, compared with a historical annual percentage rate increase of around 5 percent. Ongoing strong demand for data centers and large-scale inf...
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Graitec Earns Autodesk Gold Technology Partner Membership, Elevating Connected Workflows for AECO Firms
Graitec, a global leader in BIM and construction software solutions, today announced it is now an Autodesk® AECO Gold Technology Partner through Graitec File Sync - a data integration tool built for the AEC industry. This milestone recognizes the company's technical integration excellence, proven customer outcomes, and commitment to delivering innovative solutions that drive progress in the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors. "Achieving Gold partner status with Autodesk reflects...
Phenna Group strengthens US geotechnical capabilities with acquisition of MLA Geotechnical
Headquartered in the UK, Phenna Group has grown rapidly over the last few years to become one of the world's leading Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance ("TICC") businesses by partnering with independent companies serving a variety of key, mission-critical sectors around the globe. Phenna Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of MLA Geotechnical, a leading geotechnical testing, inspection and engineering services provider based in Austin, Texas. This marks Phenna's 9th acqui...
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Altitude Water Founder & CEO Jeff Szur Honored During Prestige Awards for Sustainability Innovation
Left to Right: CEO and Awards Judge, Osmaan Mahmood and Jeff Szur, Altitude Water Founder and CEO This April, water technology and sustainability innovator Jeff Szur, Founder and CEO of Lauderdale Lakes-based Altitude Water, was honored during the 2026 Prestige Awards celebration. Altitude’s team was recognized as ‘Sustainable Water Company of the Year,’ a title amplifying the company’s commitment to clean water accessibility, greentech, and promise to advocate for a future where no one suffers...
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June Issue 2026
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