Neste to enable production of up to 500,000 tons/a of Sustainable Aviation Fuel at its Rotterdam renewable products refinery
Neste, the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste and residue raw materials, will modify its existing renewables production capacity in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to enable production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Currently the refinery produces mainly Neste MY Renewable Diesel™. The modifications to the refinery, an investment of approximately EUR 190 million, will enable Neste to optionally produce up to 500,000 tons of SAF per ann...
Hexagon’s HxDR to host 3DNL, Cyclomedia’s Digital Twin of the Netherlands
Cyclomedia's 3DNL, a complete digital twin of the Netherlands, is collected with the Leica CityMapper-2 and hosted on HxDR. Hexagon provides Cyclomedia with Leica CityMapper-2 to capture nationwide 3D data and the HxDR cloud-based visualisation and collaboration platform for geospatial data and services (Heerbrugg, Switzerland, 29 April 2021) Hexagon’s Geosystems division, a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions, announces that Dutch company Cyclomedia uses HxDR,...
Solmax enhances profile line at its Rechlin, Germany geosynthetics plant
Solmax is expanding its state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities in Rechlin, Germany to produce PolyLock and Interlock polyethylene (LL/HDPE) profiles—extruded LL/HDPE concrete embedment strips that allow engineers and installers to securely and reliably set and anchor Solmax geomembranes to wet concrete. Says Allan Jackson, EMEA Sales Director, Solmax: “Our Rechlin plant supplies our clients across Europe, Middle East and Africa, producing millions of square meters of geosynthetics for u...
Bedford Reinforced Plastics Launches Pre-Engineered, Easy-Install Line of Pedestrian and Trail Bridges
BEDFORD, PA (April 29, 2021) — Bedford Reinforced Plastics — a full-service supplier offering an extensive line of fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) products and services — is pleased to announce the launch of ReadySpan, a pre-engineered, easy-install, quick-ship, modular pedestrian bridge system. ReadySpan trail, park and golf bridges are made of Bedford’s high-quality FRP and will last for decades virtually maintenance-free. Additionally — unlike bridges made from wood and metal — the dur...
HDR’s Will Sharp to Serve on National Institute of Building Sciences’ BIM Steering Committee
OMAHA, Neb. — HDR’s Highways Director Will Sharp is one of 13 industry leaders chosen to serve on the National Institute of Building Sciences’ new National BIM Program Steering Committee. The goal of the National BIM Program is to help set digital design and construction standards in the United States on a national scale that will create more efficiency, improved projects and more predictable processes. As a part of this committee, Sharp will be providing technical input as it relates to hori...
Nemetschek Group: Successful start to 2021 with double-digit operating revenue growth and high margin level in Q1
+12.1% currency-adjusted revenue growth to EUR 158.4 million (+8.1% reported) - Strong growth in recurring revenues, driven by subscription/SaaS models (+44.0%) - +18.5% EBITDA growth to EUR 49.6 million, EBITDA margin rises to above-average 31.3% - +37.5% increase in earnings per share to EUR 0.25 - Outlook for full year 2021 confirmed Munich, April 29, 2021 - The Nemetschek Group (ISIN DE 0006452907) reported an excellent start to 2021 with revenue growth in the double-digit pe...
Latest Topcon Construction and Survey Software Available Now for Compatible, Comprehensive Connectivity
LIVERMORE, Calif.- Topcon Positioning Group announces the newest release of its suite of software for construction and survey professionals. MAGNET 7 is designed to utilize the strength that cloud-based connectivity can play in streamlining workflows through GNSS receivers, total stations, and other positioning tools and instruments, and addresses common needs to increase productivity, efficiency, and profitability levels across the job site spectrum. The software is also designed to improve acc...
Earth Archive Virtual Congress | REGISTRATION NOW COMPLIMENTARY | Jun 15-16
The Earth Archive Initiative is an unprecedented scientific effort to create a digital twin of the entire surface of the Earth - and everything on it - before it's too late. Join global academics, NGOs, public sector, and technology providers at the Earth Archive Virtual Congress (June 15-16, 2021) for updates and discussions on this unique project. The Earth Archive is an emerging conservation initiative that is revolutionizing the fight against the climate crisis. By scanning the planet’s l...
ASME’s Engineering for Change and ITU Host Fostering STI Ecosystems for Impact virtual side-event of the U.N. Science Technology and Innovation Forum, May 3
What: Mounting evidence demonstrates the critical role that digital tools, platforms, and networks play in activating engineering talent and accelerating solutions to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)’s Engineering for Change and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) are hosting “Fostering STI Ecosystems for Impact: Enabling Technologies Advancing Human Infrastructure,” a virtual side event of the U.N.’s...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Announces $1.69 Billion for Amtrak in Response to COVID-19
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg today announced that the Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is making more than $1.69 billion available to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to provide relief from the impacts of COVID-19 to the company’s business operations, workforce, and state funding partners. The funding is provided under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. “Help is here. The President’s American Rescue Pl...
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