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Next Version of AISC N690 Available for Limited Public Review

CHICAGO - A draft of the next edition of the AISC Specification for Safety-Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities (AISC N690) is now available for limited public review and comment. This edition of N690 will supersede the 2018 version, and it is anticipated…

Hexagon acquires Xwatch to strengthen its construction safety portfolio

May 6, 2024 - in Corporate, News

Hexagon, the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced the acquisition of Xwatch…

Seyond Collaborates with Curiosity Lab and Peachtree Corners to Deploy LiDAR Solution to Improve VRU Safety and Traffic Intersection Efficiencies

May 3, 2024 - in Roads, Technology, Transportation

PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. – Peachtree Corners – one of the United States’ first 5G smart cities powered by real-world connected infrastructure…

ButcherJoseph Advises Environmental Restoration on a Sale to Its Employees

May 3, 2024 - in Corporate, News

Saint Louis, MO – ButcherJoseph & Co. (“ButcherJoseph”) served as financial advisor to Environmental Restoration, LLC (“Environmental Restoration”) on a sale to its employees. The transaction, which closed on April 16,…

STUDY: Completing O’Hare Modernization Could Grow Economy Nearly $20 Billion and Create Almost 100K Jobs

May 3, 2024 - in Airports, Transportation

Efforts to Scale Back Project Could Undermine Billions in Projected Long-Term Economic Benefits La Grange, IL: As the City of Chicago and partner airlines negotiate over the future of the O’Hare 21 modernization program, a new report by the nonpartisan Illinois…

Oil and Gas Fundamentals Diverge: Geopolitical Uncertainty Supports Crude Prices, Excess Inventory Overhangs the Gas Market

May 3, 2024 - in Energy, Oil & Gas

Summary The convergence of geopolitical tensions and wars, prolonged OPEC+ production cuts and stronger than expected YTD global consumption has supported the price of crude oil thus far in 2024. Here are some key forecast highlights: -- We are increasing…

COWI and BOT Construction Group reach major milestone in William Halton Parkway Bridge construction

May 3, 2024 - in Bridges, News

[Toronto, 2 May 2024] – Leading international engineering consultancy COWI in collaboration with BOT Construction Group has achieved a critical milestone in the construction of the North Bridge by successfully achieving continuity within Spans 2 and 3 of…

Duperon Corporation Receives Export Achievement Certificate

May 3, 2024 - in Awards, News

US Commercial Service recognizes wastewater treatment manufacturer for impact on US international economy    Saginaw, Mich. – Continuing its global commitment to people, water and the planet, Duperon Corporation has been awarded an Export Achievement…

Trimble Introduces New Features for R780 GNSS Smart Antenna for Construction

May 3, 2024 - in News, Products

Trimble has introduced a new version of the R780 GNSS Smart Antenna for construction site positioning. The following features now come standard with the R780: A dual-band radio (450 / 900 MHz) that connects to diverse base stations and job sites without the…

New Executive Director Named for Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Chapter

May 3, 2024 - in News, People

CHICAGO – The Northeast chapter of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) has named Sarah Patrie, PE, as its new executive director. In her new role, Patrie will advance PCI’s marketing, technical, and educational efforts in New England and New…