Global Commission Describes New Geopolitical Power Dynamics Created by Renewable Energy
Abu Dhabi, UAE: 11 January 2019 —Political and business leaders from around the world have outlined the far-reaching geopolitical implications of an energy transformation driven by the rapid growth of renewable energy. In a new report launched today at the Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the Global Commission on the Geopolitics of Energy Transformation says the geopolitical and socio-economic consequences of a new energy age may be as profound as those which accomp...
New Whitepaper Offers Smart City Roadmap for Public Power Utilities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Public Power Association, the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide, and SmartEnergy IP™, a division of SmartMark Communications, announced today the release of “Creating a Smart City Roadmap for Public Power Utilities” whitepaper. The publication, prepared by SmartEnergy IP’s smart city subject matter expert, provides a roadmap for cities and utilities considering implementing a smart city program. The pap...
Autodesk to Acquire BuildingConnected, a Leading Construction Bid-Management Platform
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., - Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BuildingConnected for $275 million net of cash acquired. This acquisition will add bid management, risk analysis and other preconstruction solutions to Autodesk's construction portfolio. In addition, BuildingConnected's network presents an opportunity to create a robust digital marketplace for construction goods and services. BuildingConnected has built a network of more than 700,000 cons...
House Passes Gibbs’ Bipartisan Bill to Help Communities Comply with Clean Water Standards
Washington, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation to provide greater flexibility and ease burdens on local communities working to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) wastewater and storm water standards under the Clean Water Act was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday evening by a vote of 351 to 10. H.R. 7279, the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, was introduced by U.S. Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-OH). Cities and other municipalities charged with delivering water...
Engineered Solutions: Transcending Time - Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel Provides Solution to Combat Corrosion on Bridges Old and New
Sponsored by: The world is a very different place today than it was in 1966—a time of space exploration, computers the size of an entire room, and color TVs being a new phenomenon. In addition to these scientific and technological advancements, there was an important infrastructure innovation in the United States: the first hot-dip galvanized bridge was built. The 420-foot Stearns Bayou Bridge in Grand Haven, Mich., opened on Aug. 31, 1966, replacing the old, one-lane wooden struct...
New Tricks Result in Treat for I-95 Commuters: Collaboration Key to Early Project Completion
On Halloween, Oct. 31, 2017, commuters who use the heavily congested I-95/395 highway in Virginia received a special treat: a new 2-mile-long reversible express lane that would significantly ease congestion on the heavily travelled interstate. Although they surely appreciated reduced slowdowns, more-navigable merges and lane changes, and ultimately a shorter commute, most were unaware of the coordinated teamwork that took place behind the scenes to make the treat a reality. Project Genes...
Commercial Construction Looks to Advanced Technologies to Alleviate Workforce Challenges and Improve Productivity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Q4 2018 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index) released today indicates that despite staunch concerns over labor shortages and skilled workers, three-quarters of contractors believe advanced technologies may improve labor productivity on jobsites. According to the Q4 report, while just over half of contractors currently use technologies like drones, equipment tagging, wearable technology, and augmented/virtual reality for their...
Committee Leadership Comes into Focus for 116th Congress
Congressional transportation committee leadership is poised to change come January following the results of the midterm elections on Nov. 6, which gave control of the U.S. House of Representatives back to the Democrats while keeping the Senate in Republican hands. Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., will become chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, while Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., will serve alongside him as the ranking member. Rep. DeFazio noted during a Dec. 5 round tab...
Commercial Construction Looks to Advanced Technologies to Alleviate Workforce Challenges and Improve Productivity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Q4 2018 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index) released today indicates that despite staunch concerns over labor shortages and skilled workers, three-quarters of contractors believe advanced technologies may improve labor productivity on jobsites. According to the Q4 report, while just over half of contractors currently use technologies like drones, equipment tagging, wearable technology, and augmented/virtual reality for t...
Solar Power Companies Employ New Business Models to Generate Growth Opportunities and Overcome Price Barriers
London, UK – After a dip in 2016, the European solar power market recovered remarkably in 2017 to add 8.6 GW of solar capacity. This growth was largely driven by technological progress, cost reductions, and the development of novel business models such as on-site direct wire mini power purchase agreements (PPAs). This business model is particularly popular among large-scale solar project developers to overcome regulatory barriers, while fully automated energy management across all sectors and se...
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