NEC and New York University Evaluate Economic Impact of Flood Protection Project Around the Island of Manhattan
The Rockaway Peninsula, the focus of this evaluation MOU Signed to Accelerate Initiatives for Resolving Urban and Societal Vulnerabilities Tokyo, May 27, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), in partnership with New York University (NYU), has evaluated the broader economic impacts of a flood protection project implemented on the Island of Manhattan in New York City. This was achieved by constructing value analysis models for five themes: transportation infrastructure, housing, mental health,...
PJCArchitecture Relocates NYC Headquarters
Flatiron Move Reflects Firm's Evolution and International Expansion NEW YORK — PJCArchitecture, a boutique architecture firm with a global presence, has announced the relocation of its headquarters to 150 West 25th Street in New York City’s Flatiron district. The move supports the firm’s growth and international expansion through a more agile approach to work, while positioning it at the heart of the city's design community, steps from leading showrooms, material boutiques, and fellow design pro...
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Water and energy will decide whether Europe can scale AI, says new Grundfos report
Data centre electricity demand could nearly triple by 2030, but the report says EU’s overlooked water challenge is the key to scaling AI while protecting grids, communities and climate goals. BRUSSELS, Belgium – May 27, 2026 – EU’s ambition to lead in artificial intelligence and cloud computing may be less affected by a shortage of chips than by water and energy constraints, according to a new policy paper released today by Grundfos – one of the world’s leading companies in energy-efficient wate...
Freen-9 Targets America's Growing Demand for Energy Independence
Farms, rural businesses and commercial facilities across the country are looking for smarter ways to power themselves – and hybrid renewable energy systems combining wind, solar and battery storage are stepping up to meet that demand. European renewable energy manufacturer Freen believes its Freen-9 vertical-axis wind turbine is built for exactly this moment in the American market. "Energy independence isn't just a talking point anymore – it's something real operators are actively building towar...
Extreme Steel Inc. Highlights Growing Complexity of Federal Construction and the Importance of Integrated Delivery
WINCHESTER, Va., May 27, 2026 -- Extreme Steel Inc. (ESI), a leader in the architectural and structural steel industry, is highlighting the increasing complexity of federally funded construction projects and the need for coordinated execution across sourcing, compliance and delivery. These projects are critical to U.S. infrastructure, security and public institutions, requiring a higher standard of accountability and performance. “Federal construction requires a higher level of discipline and ex...
SGH Expands Building Enclosure Consulting Presence in Atlanta
National firm deepens southeast presence, welcoming architect and building expert Edward Bernard alongside SGH veteran Scott Tomlinson ATLANTA, GA, 27 May 2026 – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is pleased to announce the strategic expansion of the firm’s building enclosure consulting services in Atlanta, GA, and the Southeastern United States. Edward Bernard joins SGH as a Principal, bringing more than three decades of experience in the area as an architect, forensic building consultant, and orga...
IMAGINiT Releases Clarity 2027 for AEC Teams with New AI-Driven Interaction Capabilities
BALTIMORE, MD ― May 27, 2026 — IMAGINiT Technologies launched Clarity 2027. Compatible with the latest versions of Autodesk Revit, Revit Server, AutoCAD and Civil 3D — with Revit support spanning the last five releases — Clarity 2027 delivers deeper AI integration through a new MCP connector, expanded automation capabilities including batch and Python script execution, and the ability to surface firm-defined model health metrics directly inside Revit. “Increasing project complexity, the need to...
Esri Canada named a Municipal Changemaker by Municipal World
Key points Esri Canada was named a Municipal Changemaker by Municipal World for helping municipalities across Canada use GIS and location intelligence to improve decision making. Municipalities use GIS to tackle complex challenges including housing, infrastructure, emergency response, climate resilience and service delivery through maps, dashboards and digital twins. Esri Canada supports the municipal sector beyond software through free resources, training, national programs and events that help...
BUILD America 250 Act Critical for Country to Reach America 300
PPI President David Fink (left) examines high-density polyethylene conduit made by one of the association members using recycled content. Trade Group Supports Bill Noting Members’ Products Highly Beneficial to Reach Next Milestone IRVING, Texas – May 26, 2026 – The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today provided strong support of the BUILD America 250 Act now making its way through the legislative process. The bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization legislation – H.R. 88...
Council on Vertical Urbanism Announces 2026 Award of Excellence Winners
Annual global competition recognizes projects redefining density, performance and urban possibility in a period of rapid transformation Chicago—The Council on Vertical Urbanism (CVU) today announced the recipients of its 2026 Award of Excellence honors, recognizing 73 projects, concepts and initiatives that exemplify new directions in vertical urbanism across the globe. Awardees representing work from 20 countries across 20 categories and subcategories reflect a growing emphasis on adaptability,...
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