Tsurumi Pump: Reducing Complexity with the A-W System
In pump system design, adding capabilities has long meant introducing more components and increased complexity. Tsurumi’s A-W system challenges that assumption by embedding automatic and alternating controls directly within the pump. A-W functionality is available within Tsurumi’s VANCS™ line of submersible pumps. The A-W operation integrates key control elements into the pump itself, offering advanced functionality without the need for external panels or additional wiring. The result is a more...
Preservation-First Strategy Makes MassDOT Winner of FP2 Sorenson Award
Sorenson Award is presented at NEPPP meeting May 5. From left are Bobby Betsold, FP 2 vice-president; Brian Kelleher, MassDOT deputy administrator and Chief of construction; Cody Holemo, MassDOT pavement preservation engineer; and Eric Thibodeau, NE PPP chair May 11, 2026 -- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is the winner of the 2025 James B. Sorenson Award for Excellence in Pavement Preservation, for its dedication to pavement preservation principles over the last two de...
Monterey One Water expands partnership with MentorAPM, advancing sustainable operations with Enterprise Platform upgrade
Following a successful MentorLens™ pilot, the agency scales a unified, cloud-first system to drive efficiency, transparency and long-term resource stewardship PHOENIX (May 11, 2026) — As utilities face growing pressure to do more with less, Monterey One Water (M1W) is taking a decisive step to future-proof its operations, expanding its partnership with MentorAPM from a targeted pilot to a full Enterprise Platform deployment. Building on strong field adoption of MentorLens and clear projections f...
After Devastating Tornados, Arkansas Wastewater Treatment Plant Completed with Kryton’s KIM BioGard®
Massive storms took out the City of Wynne’s facility in 2023, prompting emergency federal funding to repair and future-proof critical infrastructure VANCOUVER, BC (May 11, 2026) – Kryton International, a global leader in smart concrete waterproofing, durability and antimicrobial solutions, is pleased to announce the successful completion of concrete protection work for a newly rebuilt wastewater treatment plant in the City of Wynne, Ark. Following the devastating EF-3 tornado that severely imp...
Winning Pipe Projects Announced
Record Number of Plastics Pipe Institute Awards As Program Expands IRVING, Texas – May 11, 2026 – The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) announced its annual industry award winners, noting that there were a record number of projects submitted and winners which required the addition of four categories along with creating a new award for innovation. The awards will be presented at the association’s annual meeting being held May 18 – May 21 in Florida. “This is the first time in the mor...
Navigation emerges as mission‑critical infrastructure for two‑wheeler riders across APAC, new HERE study finds
· New APAC study highlights how navigation can support productivity, safety awareness and earnings for Asia Pacific’s two‑wheeler workforce 11 May 2026 - Asia Pacific – HERE Technologies, the world’s leading mapping and location data company, today released new findings from its regional study ‘Inside the Two‑Wheeler Landscape in APAC’, revealing that navigation has become essential infrastructure for two‑wheeler riders across Asia-Pacific (APAC). From dense megacities to fast‑growing urba...
STV Launches Power Practice
New Vertical Expands Firm’s Role in Crucial Infrastructure Power Systems NEW YORK, NY – STV today announced the launch of a Power practice to help public agencies, utilities and private owners respond to accelerating demand for reliable, resilient power across the nation’s infrastructure. The Power practice is a priority under STV’s 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, which emphasizes focused growth, strengthening the expertise behind the firm’s work and stronger outcomes for clients and communities. Powe...
LEWA further improves the performance of its LEWA ecoflow® range with 20% power increase in LDH Boxer pump
The upgraded LEWA ecoflow® LDH Boxer pump from LEWA delivers a 20% increase in hydraulic power. Leonberg - LEWA GmbH, a pioneer in the field of advanced diaphragm pumps, has significantly improved the performance of its LEWA ecoflow LDH Boxer (LDHB) process pump by20%, enabling operators to improve efficiency. The upgrade allows users to boost performance without resizing equipment or increasing system costs. For example, at a flow rate of 2,200 l/h, the maximum discharge pressure rises from 622...
Construction Industry Round Table Elects Greg Kelly of STV as 2026–2027 Chairman
Greg Kelly, P.E., CEO, STV, newly elected Chairman of the Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT) for 2026-2027. New officers and board directors also elected at Annual Spring Conference WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT), the national business association comprised exclusively of approximately 130 chief executives from America's premier design and construction firms, has elected Greg Kelly, P.E., CEO of STV (New York, NY), as its 2026–2027 Chairman. Kelly was elect...
ALLWEILER to Exhibit Advanced Pump Solutions at IFAT 2026
Visit ALLWEILER at Hall B1, Booth 320 to experience innovative pumping technologies for wastewater and industrial applications ALLWEILER will exhibit at IFAT 2026, taking place from May 4-7 in Munich, Germany. At Hall B1, Booth 320, ALLWEILER will showcase a portfolio of pump solutions for demanding wastewater and industrial applications, including the launch of its new AE‑RD/RE Hopper Pump, as well as the RG Hopper Pump ZD, ALLDUR® stators, ALLPRO® propeller pumps, and AEB‑DE® dosing pumps. A...