Creating a 21-mile long park system that encompasses more than 3,800 acres is no small task. But that’s just what 21st Century Parks set out to do in 2010. The Parklands is an extensive new park system in the Louisville, KY area that will include four major…
Grundfos Emphasizes Demand More From Your Pumps at 2014 Building Energy Summit
This year’s Building Energy Summit to be held in Washington, D.C., on April 1 will set the stage for Grundfos’ steady drumbeat of Demand More from…
GRAPHISOFT Releases EcoDesigner STAR
GRAPHISOFT has announced the launch of EcoDesigner STAR, the first software that places standard-compliant energy analysis in the heart of the architect’s…
Driving Discipline and Rigor for Utility Asset Management
Spatial Business Systems (SBS) has been consulting with utility customers on the use of geographic information systems (GIS) for more than ten years, with an eye toward systems engineering, business analysis and advanced integration solutions. The company…
London 2012 Velodrome: The Role of Simulation in the Design Process
The London 2012 velodrome achieved the environmental standards rating ‘BREEAM Excellent’ at the design stage. The article ‘London 2012 Velodrome – integrating advanced simulation into the design process’ by Harries, Brunelli and Rizos, published…
Could Sensors Help Green Roofs Grow?
Just as wireless sensor networks increasingly are helping building owners and tenants keep track on energy efficiency and water conservation inside, they are also at the center of several new research projects that aims to build a better understanding of their…
Autodesk Provides 3D Design in a Browser, an Industry First
Autodesk, Inc. customers will now be able to access Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Maya and Autodesk 3ds Max design tools via a web browser. For the first time ever, customers can access full-fledged 3D design, engineering and entertainment work…
Webinar Features Integration of Esri Location Analytics with Aon eSolutions’ RiskConsole
Aon eSolutions, the client technology arm of Aon plc, announced it has integrated Esri Location Analytics into RiskConsole, a global risk management information system used by many of the world's leading corporations. One of the industry's leading risk management…
Digital Map Products Releases LandVision Commercial Update
Digital Map Products is excited to announce the Fall 2013 release of LandVision Commercial. This new version includes several powerful new features including a mobile app, some major usability improvements, and performance enhancements. The LandVision user…
America's Infrastructure Grade Up to a D+
The American Public Works Association (APWA) announced its endorsement of the 2013 Report Card for American’s Infrastructure that was released today by the American Society for Civil Engineers (ASCE). A slight uptick occurred in the 2013 Report Card’s…
