WGIC and University Partners Announce World's First Professional Doctorate in Geospatial Leadership
Developed in partnership with WGIC and its 50+ member organizations, Clark University and the University of Southern California will each offer the Executive Doctor of Geospatial Leadership (DGEO) program starting Summer 2027. London, June 2: The World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC) is pleased to announce its support for the launch of the world's first professional doctorate in geospatial leadership - the Executive Doctor of Geospatial Leadership (DGEO) – offered by Clark University and the...
PCI Adds Precast Concrete Veteran to Technical Team
CHICAGO, June 3, 2026 – The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) has hired Cheryl Rishcoff as PCI’s new senior engineer, technical activities. In this role, Rishcoff will provide technical leadership and project management for PCI technical initiatives that develop, maintain, and disseminate the PCI Body of Knowledge, including support for publications, technical sessions, and research programs. Rishcoff most recently worked at TRC Worldwide Engineering Inc. in Allentown, Pa., where she...
Trimble Announces Integration of The Work Number from Equifax for Vista and Spectrum Customers
WESTMINSTER, Colo., June 4, 2026 — Trimble today announced an integration with The Work Number® from Equifax® to provide automated income and employment verifications relying on payroll data, through its Trimble® Spectrum and Trimble VistaTM financial management software. Trimble Vista and Trimble Spectrum® software users can now add efficiency to a historically manual process with verification services from Equifax at no additional cost. Every day, employees rely on more timely and accurate ver...
Bridgit Expands Industry-Leading Workforce Platform to Specialty Contractors, Introducing Labor Forecasting and Crew Management
Built on proven success with general contractors and their self-perform teams, Bridgit now brings its AI workforce planning capabilities to specialty contractors. TORONTO — June 2, 2026 — Bridgit, the leading AI workforce planning software for construction, today announced the official expansion of its platform to serve specialty contractors. The launch introduces two powerful new capabilities — Labor Forecasting and advanced Crew Management — designed specifically to address the complex, crew-c...
The Morton Arboretum named a finalist in World Business Chicago’s ‘Horizon Lines: Visions for Chicago 2050’ competition
Image-Courtesy-of-The-Morton-Arboretum —Arboretum’s equity-centered ‘Green City Rising’ vision seeks to improve climate resilience, public health and community vitality with citywide system of tree-focused green infrastructure— LISLE, Ill. (June 3, 2026)— The Morton Arboretum’s “Green City Rising: People and Trees Thriving Together” innovative urban design concept is one of six finalists in the Horizon Lines: Visions for Chicago 2050 competition, World Business Chicago announced June 3. Building...
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New Inspection Reports Functionality from AlignOps FleetWatcher Speeds and Simplifies Inspections
(Indianapolis, IN) –AlignOps FleetWatcher introduces Inspection Reports, a new functionality that allows drivers and equipment operators to complete their pre- and post-trip inspections quickly and accurately from the field, from any mobile device. Using a digital checklist tailored to their truck or specific piece of machinery, team members save time while significantly reducing the chances of missed steps or unreadable documentation that commonly occurs with paper-based checklists. Completely...
Franklin Electric Launches Pioneer Pump® Expert Services Network
Fort Wayne, IN – JUNE 2026 – Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) brand Pioneer Pump® launched its Expert Services Network, a dedicated repair, refurbishment and service team designed to help pump owners and operators reduce downtime, improve reliability and return critical pumping assets to service faster. The Expert Services Network combines factory-certified technicians, 24/7 support, OEM-grade replacement parts and field expertise into a single nationwide service resource. “Our custome...
New ASCE Standard Helps Communities Harness Infiltration for Smarter Stormwater Solutions
Reston, Va. –ASCE's newest standard, Standard Guideline for Infiltration-based Stormwater Control Measures for Permeable Soils, ASCE/EWRI 79-26, provides comprehensive guidance for the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of infiltration-based stormwater control measures (SCMs) for permeable soils. These structural practices capture urban stormwater runoff, promote infiltration into permeable soils, support groundwater recharge, and help remove or degrade pollutants within the unsatu...
ACI Foundation Approves Funding for Important Research: Sustaining ACI Technical Guidance
[Farmington Hills, MI] – June 3, 2026 – The ACI Foundation Board of Trustees has approved funding for three vital research projects that will advance concrete industry practices, align ACI technical documents on durability and support innovation. These research projects support significant improvements in durability, automation, and standardization across the global construction sector. The first funded project, Metrics to Measure the Different Surface Finishes in ACI 347.3 R-13, seeks quantifia...
Predictive Maintenance Startup Wins Tech Challenge
The Water Council sought AI-integrated water technology for spring challenge Milwaukee, WI, June 3, 2026 – Norwegian startup Aqua Alarm has won The Water Council’s spring Tech Challenge for its predictive maintenance technology that helps utilities identify failures before they occur. The challenge sought AI-native technologies shaping the future of water systems through advanced prediction, automation, optimization or decision-making capabilities. Sponsors Badger Meter, Watts Water Technolo...
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