DowDuPont Specialty Products Division Announces Opening of Manufacturing Facility in Idaho, Producing Advanced Materials for Building Industry
MIDLAND, Mich. – August 3, 2018 – Today, the Specialty Products Division of DowDuPont celebrated the opening of a new manufacturing facility located in Burley, Idaho. The new Idaho-based facility will produce STYROFOAM™ Brand XPS Insulation products with BLUEDGE™ Polymeric Flame Retardant Technology. The development of this new facility has been a collaborative effort between the company, the state of Idaho, the city of Burley, the Burley Development Authority, Southern Idaho Economic Developmen...
Nearly 100 Sessions Confirmed for Plastic Pipes Conference
LAS VEGAS - August 3, 2018 - The Plastic Pipes Conference Association (PPCA) has confirmed nearly 100 sessions, presentations and case history white paper studies will be held during the Plastic Pipes XIX Conference and Exhibition, Las Vegas, September 24 - 26, 2018. The conference is organized in collaboration with the PPCA members: PE 100+ Association, Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) and The European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association (TEPPFA). Some of the high interest events, ac...
CFSEI Announces 2018-2019 Executive Committee Members
WASHINGTON, DC — The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has announced the members of its 2018-2019 Executive Committee. The committee is responsible for developing and maintaining the technology transfer activities related to cold-formed steel design through seminars, webinars and the publication of Technical Notes. Committee members serve for two years. The 2018-2019 CFSEI Executive Committee includes: Chairman – Paul Dalia, P.E. - 5400 Engineering, Florida Immedia...
Gunther Zurstadt Joins HNTB in Orlando as Senior Project Manager – Aviation Engineering
ORLANDO, Fla. – Gunther Zurstadt, PE, joined HNTB Corporation’s southeast aviation practice as senior project manager – aviation engineering. Zurstadt is responsible for managing design of aviation-related development, airfield expansion and rehabilitation projects, beginning with the Orlando International Airport South Terminal C’s Phase 1 Apron, Taxiway and Fuel Expansion project. He is based in Orlando, Florida. Zurstadt has been involved in aviation engineering, construction and planning...
Senate OKs $16.1 Billion for Transit, Passenger Rail
The U.S. Senate yesterday approved a fiscal-year 2019 appropriations bill that provides $16.1 billion for public transit and intercity passenger rail. The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Act of 2019 also dedicates $2.5 billion for intercity passenger-rail grants. The rail and transit funding levels are $1.3 billion more than authorized by the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act for FY2019, according to a press release...
Bull Moose Tube Assists ASTM International to Create New Standards for Steel Structural Tubes
ST. LOUIS – Bull Moose Tube, a leading manufacturer of steel pipe and tube, has received permission by global standards developer ASTM International to announce the organization’s development of new standards for steel structural tubes. These new standards, covering cold-formed welded high-strength carbon steel, low-alloy steel hollow structural sections (HSS) among others, will be put in place before the end of 2018. For more than a year, Bull Moose Tube Manager of Field Applications Ma...
E-470 Public Highway Authority Wins 2018 Toll Excellence Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) announced E-470 Public Highway Authority has received the 2018 Toll Excellence Award for “Administration & Finance” for their work partnering with state agencies to improve the overall effectiveness of Colorado’s temporary license plates. IBTTA, the worldwide association representing the owners and operators of toll facilities and the businesses that serve them, presents the Toll Excellence Award...
Z Modular Welcomes Lewis Lockwood as Vice President of Operations
CHICAGO - Z Modular announced today that it has hired Lewis "Lew" Lockwood as vice president of operations. In his new role, Lewis will be responsible for all aspects of operations and project management for current and future Z Modular facilities in the United States. Lewis is a veteran of the modular construction industry, with more than 17 years of experience running successful modular facilities and projects across North America. His most recent role was at Champion Modular Inc., where he...
Climeon Grows in Iceland - Establishes a Branch Office
Climeon has established a branch office in Iceland, one of the most interesting geographical markets in the world for geothermal heat power. Through the expanded order from the Icelandic energy operator Varmaorka in June 2018, Iceland has become the first foreign market in which Climeon received a major breakthrough. Varmaorka increased its existing order of EUR 30 million to EUR 65 million. Because of this important client relationship, combined with the great opportunities the company se...
Worthington Commits to Improving Commercial Building Stock With New Incentives
WORTHINGTON, Ohio - The City of Worthington, Ohio is joining with Plug Smart, an Ohio-based energy services company, to activate a local commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing program that will enable the city’s commercial building owners to maximize improvements and modernize local buildings. PACE is a flexible financing mechanism for implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects with no capital outlay. Commercial property owners use the energy conservati...