U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards Fugro five‑year contract for critical infrastructure mapping
Digital elevation model delivered under Fugro’s previous contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Image credit: Fugro. Fugro has secured a new five‑year indefinite‑delivery, indefinite‑quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to provide surveying and mapping services supporting civil works and military infrastructure programs across the U.S. and overseas. The contract underpins USACE’s management of critical waterways, flood‑risk systems and military faciliti...
Third Year at the Top: CivilGEO Software Named G2’s #1 Civil Engineering Design Software
Madison, WI — May 06, 2026 — CivilGEO, a leading provider of civil engineering design software, announced that its flagship products — GeoHECRAS, GeoSTORM, and GeoHECHMS — have been ranked among the top civil engineering design software products in G2’s 2026 Best Software Awards. This achievement marks the third consecutive year that CivilGEO has earned this distinction. Within G2 rankings, GeoHECRAS ranked 1st, GeoSTORM ranked 2nd, and GeoHECHMS ranked 3rd in the civil engineering design softwa...
Now Open: 2026–2027 James M. Fisher Scholarship
Supporting Future Engineers: Apply for the James M. Fisher Scholarship The Steel Joist Institute is proud to support students pursuing careers in civil and architectural engineering through the James M. Fisher Scholarship. For the 2026-2027 academic year, ten $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to help students continue their education and advance their professional goals. Learn more about the eligibility details and how to apply. Share this opportunity with students, family and friends who may...
Grundfos teams up with prestigious universities to develop sustainable cooling systems for the future
The hope is that other industry partners will join the project with the aim to develop practical and scalable solutions that can reduce energy consumption for cooling in major cities by up to 30 percent. As climate change accelerates, demand for cooling to make cities liveable is rising fast and is expected to more than triple by 2050 according to the UN - especially in megacities with populations exceeding ten million. The dilemma is that traditional cooling systems require enormous amounts of...
Sensys Gatso Installs Gantry-Mounted Automated Traffic Control (ATK) Safety Systems in Sweden
Jönköping, Sweden, May 4, 2026 – Sensys Gatso Group, a global leader in traffic safety solutions and trusted innovation, announced the first installations of the company’s gantry mounted Automated Traffic Control (ATK) cameras on three high-traffic roads. In collaboration with the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) the cameras were installed on Route 27 in Kärda outside Värnamo, the Stallbacka Bridge in Trollhättan, and Route 21 at Vanneberga. The gantry mount will provide a much wi...
Urban Engineers Receives CMAA Mid-Atlantic Project of the Year Award
PHILADELPHIA, PA (May 4, 2026) – The vital infrastructure project, I-78/SR 61 Bridge Replacement and Interchange Reconstruction Project in Berks County, PA, has been recognized by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Mid-Atlantic Chapter with the 2026 Project of the Year Award in the Mega Project over $100 million category, as well as the Overall Project of the Year Award. The awards were presented at the CMAA Mid-Atlantic Chapter’s Annual Awards Gala, where Urban Engineers ...
Sealant Science in Precast Infrastructure: How Visco-Elastic Materials Are Redefining Watertight Performance in Concrete Assemblies
Visco-elastic sealing material applied around a conduit penetration forms a flexible barrier between the pipe and surrounding concrete. The material conforms tightly to irregular surfaces and maintains watertight contact even as minor movement occurs. By: Edwin Welles, Vice President – Denso Viscotaq™ Precast concrete infrastructure, including manholes, vaults, chambers, and box culverts, forms the backbone of modern utility, water, and wastewater networks. While the structural performance of th...
Senior Project Manager and Mechanical Engineer Dorian Maness Reappointed to the 2026 School Construction Editorial Advisory Board
Matern Professional Engineering is proud to announce that Senior Project Manager and Mechanical Engineer, Dorian Maness, has been reappointed to the 2026 Editorial Advisory Board for School Construction News for a second year in a row. The board brings together industry leaders from across the nation who help shape timely, relevant coverage and conversation around K-12 school planning, design, construction, and operations. Board members were selected for their professional backgrounds, experienc...
Introducing Autodesk for Small Business for the small businesses shaping Design and Make
Autodesk’s new State of Small Business report* shows that small businesses across Design and Make industries are growing nearly 35% faster than the broader small business economy—highlighting their rising role as drivers of innovation and growth. Today, Autodesk is launching Autodesk for Small Business—a new global initiative focused on delivering for small businesses across Design and Make industries. To start, Autodesk for Small Business is anchored by a new online hub, expanded flexibility, a...
New PEX Plumbing Systems Guide Published
Cover of the new Guide. Contains More Than Thirty Years of Industry Experience and Knowledge for Residential and Commercial Projects IRVING, Texas - May 5, 2026 - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has published its new “PEX Plumbing Distribution Systems Design and Installation Guide”, the third edition of a key industry handbook first published twenty years ago. It provides information and resources necessary to design and install crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) hot- and cold-water plumbing...
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June Issue 2026
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