Swiss Steel Group sets ambitious science-based decarboniza-tion targets and supports the 1.5°C goals of the Paris Agreement
Swiss Steel Group reaffirms its commitment to the 1.5°C targets of the Paris Agreement and has set ambitious, science-based decarbonization targets validated by the SBTi As the world's first steel producer, Swiss Steel Group has validated decarbonization targets (after endorsement by the Science Based Targets initiative, SBTi) according to the SBTi sectoral guidelines for the steel industry published in 2023. "Our goal is to achieve net zero emissions by 2038, provided the framework...
Michael Baker International, LLC Strengthens and Expands Business with Four New Acquisitions
PITTSBURGH — Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that its parent company, Michael Baker International, LLC, has acquired four innovative companies that will enhance and grow its portfolio of services and expand its client base to new markets: MLU Services, Inc., Digital Data Technologies, Inc., Infinity MEP+S Consultants, and Gavan-Graham Electrical Products. "The acquisition of these four innovativ...
WEF Enters New Era with Water Sector Veteran Ralph Exton at the Helm
Alexandria, Va. – The Water Environment Federation (WEF) has announced the appointment of Ralph Erik Exton as its new Executive Director, effective July 15, 2024. “The Board of Trustees is excited for Ralph to take the helm of WEF,” said WEF Board President, Aimeé Killeen. “Ralph brings years of strategic leadership and business experience to the organization, which we know will be a great step forward in ringing in our 100-year anniversary and beyond.” Exton joins WEF from Grundfos, wh...
Tacoma Public Utilities Deploys Xylem Digital Technology Across Water and Electric Network
Tacoma Public Utilities improves community resilience and service offerings with 300,000 advanced meters and communication network from Xylem. (Photo: Business Wire) Utility improves community resilience and service offering with 300,000 advanced meters and communication network WASHINGTON - Building on the successful implementation of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) in their water department, Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) continues with deployment of advanced metering infra...
Konecranes S-series is not just a hoist — it's a game-changer
A Konecranes S-series hoist in wall console cranes at Hakker B.V, Netherlands The Konecranes S-series hoist redefines industrial lifting, integrating synthetic rope and Smart Features engineered for enhanced safety and productivity. With a lifting capacity of up to 20 tons, the Konecranes S-series rope hoist adapts to diverse girder configurations. The hoist’s advanced design, durable material selections, stepless hoisting and safety enhancements not only optimize load handling but also mi...
New solution for designing and analysing air-source heat pump systems
In recent years, heat pump systems have become one of the most important technologies for decarbonising air conditioning systems In the new 2025 version, CYPE combines its solutions for the design and analysis of drinking water supply and wastewater and rainwater drainage systems into a single program The technology company reorganises its programs with the creation of new groups in order to improve efficiency and project management in an Open BIM workflow Wednesday, 5th juny. CYPE has...
One Click LCA launches CalGreen Tool to help California’s construction and renovation projects comply with the new built environment regulation
Today, at the Summer Sustainability Summit 2024, One Click LCA launches a new software tool to ensure compliance with Part 11, Title 24, of the California Code of Regulations — CALGreen. The regulation is the US’s first state-mandated green building code to include Embodied Carbon Emission Control as a mandatory component, effective from July 1, 2024, requiring developers to reuse existing structures, cut embodied carbon, and provide EPDs for materials used. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — In respo...
Simpson Strong-Tie Donates $50,000 to American Red Cross for Storm and Tornado Recovery in Central and Southern US
In response to the recent storms that produced several tornadoes across northeastern Oklahoma, northern Texas, Kentucky, Missouri and Arkansas, Simpson Strong-Tie is donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross for direct support services the organization is providing to those who were affected. Tragically, twenty-two people, including children, lost their lives from the storms. Many others were impacted due to widespread flooding, power outages and other issues. The American Red Cross has pr...
USGBC Applauds Final Definition of a Zero Emissions Building
WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 6, 2024 — The Biden Administration, perhaps more than any previous administration, recognizes the enormous role that buildings play in our lives and our environment. USGBC has been pleased to collaborate with the White House and Department of Energy in this effort, and we were thrilled to work with the Biden Administration during Greenbuild to announce plans to create a new national definition of a zero-emissions building. This is the future of buildings, and the defi...
Panel Built, Inc. Prepares Solutions to Combat Heat Stress
Panel Built responds to industry-wide heat stress concerns by announcing prefabricated cooling solutions. ATLANTA - With the Department of Labor proposing a new rule to help reduce the number of heat-stress-related incidents, it's clear that cooling solutions are needed on job sites now more than ever. Considering this issue, Panel Built Inc. has announced its commitment to providing effective prefabricated cooling solutions for indoor and outdoor work. Panel Built offers multiple stand-...
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June Issue 2026
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