Western Connecticut Council of Governments selects Stantec to lead routing and design services for connected regional trail network
Designs are expected to help with future construction funding to support regional connectivity The Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG) has selected Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, to provide routing and design services for the Western Connecticut Regional Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Project (the Western CT Regional Trail Project). The Western CT Regional Trail Project will advance planning and design for a connected regional trail networ...
NXT BLD and Bentley Systems Launch NXT Activate Accelerator to Back the Next Generation of AEC Software Innovators
Martyn Day, director of NXT BLD and publisher of AEC Magazine, announced in partnership with Bentley Systems the launch of NXT Activate, a developer-focused accelerator for early-stage companies building transformative software for the AEC sectors. Image courtesy of Bentley Systems. New programme opens with $3 million in funding and dedicated mentorship to early-stage companies building on both open and proprietary platforms LONDON – 14 May 2026 — Today at the NXT BLD conference, founding part...
Monterey One Water expands partnership with MentorAPM, advancing sustainable operations with Enterprise Platform upgrade
Following a successful MentorLens™ pilot, the agency scales a unified, cloud-first system to drive efficiency, transparency and long-term resource stewardship PHOENIX (May 11, 2026) — As utilities face growing pressure to do more with less, Monterey One Water (M1W) is taking a decisive step to future-proof its operations, expanding its partnership with MentorAPM from a targeted pilot to a full Enterprise Platform deployment. Building on strong field adoption of MentorLens and clear projections f...
ACA Joins National Push to Shape and Strengthen America’s Transportation Future
ACA is rallying behind the Transportation Construction Coalition’s new principles to ensure Congress keeps America building while easing congestion, increasing safety, and strengthening supply chains to support economic prosperity WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 6, 2026) — The American Cement Association (ACA) announces it has joined 33 of America’s leading transportation construction industry associations and construction unions in releasing updated policy principles to guide congressional development of...
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...
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June Issue 2026
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