Trends Smart Engineering Issue (May) 2026
In this section, Informed Infrastructure compiles infographics from trusted sources that reveal insight on infrastructure spending. We also compile some of the top infrastructure stories that shouldn’t be missed. For ongoing news coverage, turn to Informed Infrastructure online (www.informedinfrastructure.com), our Twitter feed (@IInfrastructure) and our weekly e-newsletter. New USGS AI Tool Forecasts Drought 90 Days Ahead Nationwide The U.S. Geological Survey released River DroughtCast in late...
Teledyne FLIR Defense Grows Third-Party Payload Integration Program, Adds Emesent Hovermap LiDAR for Unmanned Air, Ground, and Detection Platforms
Newly certified payload works across drones, robots, and radiation detection systems to speed deployment of GPS-denied mapping and fused CBRN visualizations QUANTICO, VA, April 28, 2026 — Unveiled at Modern Day Marine 2026, Teledyne FLIR Defense announced the expansion of its Third-Party Payload Integration Program with the certification of Emesent’s Hovermap LiDAR Payload. The agreement will deliver Emesent’s GPS-denied 3D-mapping capabilities across Teledyne FLIR’s unmanned aerial systems (UA...
STV Selected to Lead California Road Pricing Initiative
Statewide Effort Will Help Agencies Understand When and How Road Pricing Can Reduce Congestion and Improve Reliability SACRAMENTO, CA – STV today announced it has been selected by the California Association of Councils of Governments (CALCOG) to lead a new statewide initiative evaluating how road pricing strategies can reduce congestion and improve travel reliability. The project is funded by a grant awarded to Caltrans, in partnership with CALCOG, through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s...
Siemens and L.K. Comstock Digitalize Signaling Technology on NYC's Iconic Fulton-Liberty Lines
Siemens and L.K. Comstock Digitalize Signaling Technology on NYC's Iconic Fulton-Liberty Lines. Photo source: Siemens Mobility CBTC technology, Trainguard MT, enabling 90-second intervals for faster, more frequent service Future-proofing one of NYC’s busiest subway corridors for decades of seamless operation 25-year maintenance agreement for long-term reliability Siemens Mobility, in collaboration with L.K. Comstock (LKC) — a premier electrical contractor specializing in rail transit systems — h...
New Nationwide Tool Helps Answer: Do We Have Enough Water?
Resource can help water managers make informed decisions about supply, demand and future growth RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey released the first nationwide tool to help water planners determine if communities have enough water for current and future needs. Nearly 27 million Americans, or 8% of the U.S. population, live in areas where water demand consistently approaches or exceeds naturally available water supply. Until now, accessing comprehensive water availability information requi...
America’s Transportation Construction Industry Releases Updated Principles to Guide the Next Transportation Bill
As lawmakers develop the next surface transportation reauthorization legislation, the Transportation Construction Coalition released their priorities to ensure Congress keeps America building while easing congestion, increasing safety, and strengthening supply chains to support our economic prosperity WASHINGTON — The Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC), the united voice of America’s transportation construction industry, today released updated policy principles to guide congressional dev...
New Legislation Key to Fulfilling Nation's Communication Needs
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit is used in many underground communications projects such as this one in Baraboo, Wisconsin expanding broadband reach for its fire and emergency services departments. The Plastics Pipe Institute states that the new broadband legislation will enable projects to be permitted faster. Major Trade Association Applauds House Passage of Broadband Permitting Legislation to Accelerate Infrastructure Growth IRVING, Texas. – April 23, 2026 - The Plastics Pipe Instit...
Wärtsilä continues to expand its data center footprint with new 790 MW order in Texas, the next Data Center Alley
Image caption: Wärtsilä will supply an off-grid energy power solution for a new data center facility under construction in Texas, USA. © Wärtsilä Corporation Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 23 April 2026 at 4:00 PM EEST: Technology group Wärtsilä will supply an off-grid energy power solution for a new data center facility under construction in Texas, USA. The 790 MW power plant will operate with 42 Wärtsilä 50SG engines running on natural gas. By opting for a primary power source using Wärt...
Torres of Urbahn Arch. recognized with 2026 Emerging Designer Award
Urbahn Architects Associate Liliana Torres, AIA, NOMA received the 2026 Emerging Designer in Architecture award from The J. Robert and Barbara A. Hillier College of Architecture and Design (HCAD) at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Left to right: Gabrielle Esperdy, Ph.D., Dean and Professor of Architecture, Hillier College of Architecture & Design, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Urbahn Architects Associate Liliana Torres, AIA; and President of New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Teik...
Vortex Companies Acquires Mainlining America LLC to Expand Service Capabilities within the Potable Water Space
Acquisition expands Vortex Water's national footprint and strengthens its ability to deliver end-to-end watermain rehabilitation and replacement solutions. HOUSTON, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vortex Companies (Vortex), a global leader in trenchless water and sewer infrastructure solutions, today announced the acquisition of Mainlining America LLC (Mainlining), a recognized provider of water-main rehabilitation and replacement services. The acquisition strengthens Vortex Water's ability to de...
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