Cascade raises $3.5M to help construction firms predict the future and win more projects
Cascade's customers, firms building JFK, LaGuardia, luxury hotels and nuclear facilities, have used the platform to surface more than $10B in project opportunities. New York City, NY – July 21, 2026; In construction, the most expensive projects are the ones a firm never sees. Somewhere right now, a bond has been filed, a site has changed hands, and the winner of a nine-figure project is already being decided, months before an RFP exists. Cascade, the AI pursuit platform for architecture, enginee...
The Integrated and Flexible Approach to Large-Scale Metrology
One tracker, multiple arms, one synchronized ecosystem: FARO’s Super 6DoF® technology allows a single Vantage® Laser Tracker to multiple Quantum FaroArms at the same time, enabling teams to probe and scan complex assemblies simultaneously from different positions. Integrated FARO software and guided workflows keep every arm aligned to the same global coordinate system, maximizing equipment utilization while dramatically improving speed, efficiency, and productivity on large-scale alignment and...
AISC Announces Visionary Jury for 2027 IDEAS Awards
CHICAGO - It takes a powerhouse jury to identify the most innovative projects in America—and the judges tasked with awarding the structural steel industry’s top design honors are up to the task. The six trailblazers on the jury for the 2027 IDEAS Awards represent the best of the AEC industry, and they’re perfectly positioned to identify the structures that will define our skyline for generations to come. The American Institute of Steel Construction is accepting entries through August 31, 2026. T...
Human-AI integration is redefining digital water management operations
Agentic AI architectures operate as autonomous coordinators that interact with business systems. They also enable operator-driven customization and define which critical decisions require human validation, according to Xylem Vue They facilitate gradual adoption, starting with advisory systems and increasing automation as trust and organizational maturity grow They enable operators to express their needs in natural language, as the large language models (LLMs) underlying them are trained to under...
Trimble Launches New Financial Management System for Small-business Contractors
Trimble Financials, a simplified accounting and job costing solution, now available as standalone subscription or within software packs for MEP, civil and general contractors WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 20, 2026 — Trimble today announced the availability of Trimble Financials™ software in the United States. The new construction-specific financial management and job costing solution is designed to simplify accounting operations for small-business contractors. The software provides real-time visibili...
Acrow Named “Bridge Supplier of the Year” in New Civil Engineer’s Bridges Awards Program
Award recognizes the company's engineering excellence, innovative modular bridge solutions and collaborative project delivery (Parsippany, New Jersey and Lydney, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom) – 17 July 2026 – Acrow, a leading international bridge design and engineering firm, is pleased to announce it has been named “Bridge Supplier of the Year” in New Civil Engineer’s (NCE) Bridges Awards program. Presented in conjunction with the annual NCE Bridges Conference, held on 16 July 2026, the prest...
EKHO Infrastructure Solutions Broadens MSE & Retaining Wall Capabilities with GIS & SSI Acquisition and ARES Product Expansion
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa., July 16, 2026 - EKHO Infrastructure Solutions is pleased to formally announce the continued expansion of our engineered retaining wall and mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) capabilities through the integration of Ground Improvement Systems (GIS) and Structured Soils Inc. (SSI), as well as the recent acquisition of the ARES retaining wall system from Tensar Corporation. These strategic additions reinforce EKHO's growing presence in the North American MSE and retaining wal...
New ASCE Book Examines Circular Economy Integration in Wastewater Treatment
Reston, Va. –ASCE is proud to announce the release of Circular Economy in Wastewater Management and Treatment. This e-book examines how circular economy principles can reshape wastewater systems by turning waste streams into valuable resources, including clean water, energy, and nutrients. Engineers and water professionals recognize that rethinking wastewater systems is essential to advancing sustainability and resilience. Circular Economy in Wastewater Management and Treatment explores how cir...
California’s Final SB 605 Report Highlights Eco Wave Power’s Port of Los Angeles Pilot as State Advances Marine Energy Commercialization
LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2026 — Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (NASDAQ: WAVE) (“Eco Wave Power” or the “Company”), a leading developer of onshore wave energy technology, highlighted its inclusion in California’s Final Consultant Report on Sea Space Analysis for Wave and Tidal Energy and prepared for the California Energy Commission (“CEC”) as part of the State’s Senate Bill 605 (“SB 605”) process. The report specifically references Eco Wave Power’s Port of Los Angeles wave energy pilot project as...
Design Reviews Are Moving Beyond Still Images and Animations. D5 3.1 Shows What's Next
For much of the past decade, advances in architectural visualization have been measured by image quality. Physically accurate lighting, increasingly sophisticated material systems, and real-time ray tracing have narrowed the gap between rendering and photography. What was once considered exceptional has become an industry expectation. Yet, while rendering technology has evolved rapidly, one part of the workflow has changed surprisingly little. Design reviews still rely largely on static images,...
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June Issue 2026
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