Water Utility Training Helps Communities Save Water and Create Jobs
IRVING, Texas – Feb. 9, 2026 - An industry training program continues to provide critical benefits to participating communities including eliminating water loss due to pipeline leaks and corrosion, reducing emergency water main breaks, and advancing career opportunities for the local infrastructure workforce. The program teaches utility technicians, operators, inspectors, and engineers the proper methods for fusion and electrofusion of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) piping systems for potable...
Franklin Electric Launches VersaBoost™ Pro Series
New system delivers consistent water pressure—fast installs, zero guesswork. Fort Wayne, IN – February 2026 – Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) announced the launch of its next-level VersaBoost™ Pro series constant pressure boosting system. The compact solution gives water professionals, homeowners and businesses the ability to enhance water pressure consistently throughout a property, even as demand changes on the system. The proprietary design is engineered to deliver reliability from...
New York Power Authority’s Advanced Grid Innovation Laboratory Added to U.S. Registry of Electric Grid Test Beds
National Clients Can Utilize NYPA’s AGILe to Assess New Technologies The New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) Advanced Grid Innovation Laboratory for Energy (AGILe) has been added to the U.S. Electric Grid Test Bed Inventory managed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The designation recognizes AGILe as the only test bed nationwide with full system-level functionality that hosts models and digital twins of multi-regional large-scale electric power grids. The unique assets at AGILe are available...
Aspen Institute Energy and Environment Program Releases Comprehensive National Strategy to Secure America’s Water Future
New strategy positions water security as a cornerstone of U.S. economic prosperity and global competitiveness. Washington, D.C., — A new Aspen National Water Strategy, published today by the Aspen Institute’s Energy & Environment Program, provides a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen water security across the United States and ensure that communities, economies, and ecosystems can thrive amid growing water-related challenges. The effort is co-chaired by Martin Doyle of Duke University and Newsh...
GISCI Honors Arup and JMT Technology Group as 2025 Organizations of the Year
Des Plaines, IL — The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is proud to announce that Arup and JMT Technology Group have been selected as the 2025 GISCI Organizations of the Year, recognizing their exceptional support for GISP certification and their sustained commitment to ethical geospatial practice, professional development, and the public good. The GISCI Organization of the Year Award honors organizations that actively promote and support GIS Professional (GISP®) certification while demonstrat...
CDM Smith and Trinnex Double Down on Digital Innovation with Asset Management and GIS Expansion
Trinnex—a wholly owned subsidiary of CDM Smith—is accelerating its growth trajectory with a strategic expansion into real-time asset and geospatial intelligence. BOSTON - Building on a strong track record of delivering innovative digital software and services, Trinnex—a wholly owned subsidiary of CDM Smith—is accelerating its growth trajectory with a strategic expansion into real-time asset and geospatial intelligence. This move underscores CDM Smith and Trinnex’s commitment to providing next ge...
Lawrence Group Designs Cutting-Edge Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit for SSM Health in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (Feb. 5, 2026) Lawrence Group recently designed a new, cutting-edge behavioral health inpatient unit that supports SSM Health’s commitment to advancing the accessibility and availability of mental health resources in the St. Louis region. Located on the renovated fifth floor of Bordley Tower at the SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Campus in midtown St. Louis, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital’s new 42 bed/bath Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit thoughtfully repurposes...
BILCO Celebrates 100th Year in Business
Access Solutions Leader is Poised for Substantial Growth under Quanex NEW HAVEN, CT – From its inception as a small iron shop to manufacturing the first metal basement door to worldwide expansion as the industry leader in specialty access products, BILCO’s first 100 years have demonstrated innovation and engineering excellence. As it enters its second century in business, the long-term horizon for BILCO, based in New Haven, Conn., promises more of the same along with renewed emphasis on growth,...
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Registration Is Now Open – Join the 2026 YP Summit: The Next Wave
2026 Young Professionals Summit March 22-24, 2026 | Charlotte, N.C. Registration is officially open for the WEF/AWWA Young Professionals (YP) Summit. Take advantage of Super Saver rates by registering early for YP Summit 2026. This event brings together peers from drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, academia, engineering, consulting, and more to build leadership capabilities and foster lasting connections. Under the theme The Next Wave: Navigating Water Sector Currents, participants will dev...
Looq AI Unveils qPole for Smarter Engineering Decisions and Reliable Grid Modeling
Looq AI’s qPole converts photographs into accurate, engineering-ready 3D models to reduce total pole processing time from 30 minutes to 7 minutes. Industry’s first AI-enabled solution converts photographs into accurate, engineering-ready 3D pole models—enabling U.S. power grid engineers to save an estimated 19 million hours annually San Diego, CA — (Distributech) — Looq AI, a global leader in geophysical reasoning, today announced the launch of qPole. The AI-enabled solution is designed to make...
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June Issue 2026
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