Schindler expands elevator installation robot fleet as global demand continues to rise
Two additional Schindler R.I.S.E robots have joined the company’s global fleet, as contractors see increasing value in the hardware, which delivers up to 40% time savings while improving safety and working conditions inside elevator shafts. Schindler is expanding its fleet of construction robots, adding two new units of its Robotic Installation System for Elevators (Schindler R.I.S.E). The expansion comes amid growing global demand for high-tech construction solutions that enhance safety, boost...
IMAGINiT Releases Clarity 2027 for AEC Teams with New AI-Driven Interaction Capabilities
BALTIMORE, MD ― May 27, 2026 — IMAGINiT Technologies launched Clarity 2027. Compatible with the latest versions of Autodesk Revit, Revit Server, AutoCAD and Civil 3D — with Revit support spanning the last five releases — Clarity 2027 delivers deeper AI integration through a new MCP connector, expanded automation capabilities including batch and Python script execution, and the ability to surface firm-defined model health metrics directly inside Revit. “Increasing project complexity, the need to...
CO₂ Pipelines to Benefit from PipeSense’s New Leak Detection System
PipeSense delivered a new dynamic pressure analysis-based leak detection system to a Texan sCO₂ pipeline Having proven its capabilities in monitoring and detection leaks in oil and gas pipelines, PipeSense, a leading midstream technology provider, is now expanding its support to emerging CO₂ applications and networks. Successfully designing, implementing, and testing a new dynamic pressure analysis-based leak detection system, PipeSense proved the capability of the technology on a South Texas pi...
Siemens’ Gridscale X redefines system operations and agentic transmission planning
Siemens’ Gridscale X redefines system operations and agentic transmission planning • Latest evolution of Gridscale X provides a unified platform and shared digital foundation, enabling utilities to run their grid closer to technical limits • Utilities can integrate, run, and build their own applications directly on Gridscale X, alongside Siemens’ and third-party applications • Successfully deployed at Dutch network operator Alliander, the first utility to integrate self-developed applications...
HERE Technologies unveils Location Reasoning, redefining geospatial grounding for real-world AI decisions
Solution will improve speed, accuracy and cost efficiency for AI models and agentic systems operating in dynamic, real-world environments Combines HERE’s enterprise-grade map data, live traffic and road intelligence to deliver reliable outcomes at scale #1 ranked location platform powering leading automotive, enterprise and logistics companies, with more than 238 million vehicles using HERE services HERE Technologies, the world’s leading mapping and location technology company, today announced H...
Bluebeam Max Launches Globally, Bringing AI-Powered Productivity to AEC Teams Everywhere
New premium Bluebeam subscription delivers advanced automation, intelligent markups, and AI-powered reviews to help teams build faster, work smarter and reduce risk. Pasadena, Calif. – May 19, 2026 — Bluebeam, a leading developer of solutions and services for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals worldwide and part of the Nemetschek Group, today announced that Bluebeam Max is now available to all customers globally, giving AEC teams the option to upgrade to a premium su...
Watts Launches Product Selection Tool to Support Sustainable Building Design for LEED v5
New digital tool helps architects, specifiers and sustainability professionals identify Watts solutions that support LEED v5 certification. NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – May 14, 2026 – With LEED v4 set to sunset and LEED v5 becoming required for new projects starting in June 2026, Watts has launched a LEED v5 Product Selection Tool, a new tool designed to help architects, engineers, designers, specifiers and sustainability professionals navigate updated credit categories and performance requirements to...
Visco-elastic Technology: A Monolithic, Amorphous Coating Transforming Pipeline Protection
By: Edwin Welles, Vice President - Viscotaq Introduction: The Critical Role of Pipelines Pipelines play a critical part in supporting our way of life. In the USA alone there are a total of 3 million miles of natural gas pipelines1, and 2.2 million miles of water pipelines2 supporting the infrastructure to fulfill our demands in basic functions we take for granted daily such as available energy and water. The infrastructure is aging, however: for example, over 50 percent of the pipelines were bui...
New Anti Sag Silane Solves Vertical Concrete Protection Challenges for Bridges and Parking Structures
A new 100% silane water repellent with anti-sag properties is hitting the market just in time for seasonal concrete maintenance. Cortec’s new MCI®-2018 X V/O makes it easier for contractors to protect vertical and overhead concrete from the ingress of water and chlorides, minimizing drips and maximizing water repellent penetration into bridges, parking ramps, and other concrete structures with walls and overhangs. Ashraf Hasania, MCI® Technical Sales and Product Manager, pointed out why this new...
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...
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