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  New York, NY – Charles Copeland, President and CEO of Goldman Copeland, has won ASHRAE’s 2020 Louise & Bill Holladay Distinguished Fellow Award. The annual award is given to an ASHRAE Fellow “for continuous preeminence in engineering or research work.” The announcement, which would traditionally be made in the Plenary Session of ASHRAE’s Annual Conference this month, was made public differently this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. It was announced in ASHRAE’s June “Insights” and will be presented in January 2021 at ASHRAE’s Winter Conference in Chicago. Charlie Copeland has created a legacy of engineering many of the iconic structures in Greater New York, while pioneering energy innovations over more than five decades of working with leading commercial and institutional real estate owners. Throughout his career, he has led Goldman Copeland’s work designing the mechanical/electrical infrastructure of such acclaimed structures as Grand Central Terminal and the Alexander...

WASHINGTON  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cadence Aerospace (“Cadence”), a leading manufacturer of critical precision components to the aerospace and defense industry and backed by Arlington Capital Partners (“Arlington”), has announced that Olivier Jarrault has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Most recently, Jarrault served as the President and CEO of Albany International (“Albany”), a global developer and manufacturer of advanced materials-based engineered components for the aerospace and paper markets, and was previously Group President of ALCOA Engineered Products and Solutions (“Alcoa”). Julian Guerra, Interim CEO at Cadence, said, “We are delighted to welcome Olivier to our Board of Directors. Olivier’s extensive expertise in leading advanced engineering and manufacturing businesses, particularly in the aerospace and defense market, will be a key addition to our team as we continue to strategically grow our Structures and Engines divisions.” “Cadence is extremely well positi...

  DAYTON, Ohio (June 29, 2020)  Demand for walkable urban places coupled with the growing number of pedestrians has vehicle bridge owners looking for ways to add sidewalks to provide safe places for people to walk and ride.  The weight and cost associated with traditional concrete is typically prohibitive and time to cure disruptive. The new requirement for social distancing is boosting demand for sidewalks up to 15 ft. wide. Composite Advantage’s lightweight FiberSPAN-C fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) cantilever sidewalk products are COVID-19 compliant. The cost-effective FRP panels are 80 percent lighter than reinforced concrete panels. Because the cantilevered sidewalk is prefabricated, construction is quicker and installation costs lower. FRP composite material’s corrosion resistance to chemicals and water means zero maintenance for a structure that will last nearly 100 years.  “Cantilever sidewalk designs depend on a number of functional and load ...

Edmonton, AB; New York, NY; New Orleans, LA  TSX, NYSE:STN   Top ten global design firm, Stantec, has been awarded a $20 million (USD), five-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to complete water resource and floodplain projects within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans District. Stantec will provide a broad array of engineering services to the USACE, including, but not limited to, structural, civil, hydraulic, geotechnical, and environmental, as well as surveying, landscape architecture, and project management. In alignment with the mission of the Department of Defense, projects under the USACE New Orleans District IDIQ are expected to move forward despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Under this contract, Stantec expands its delivery of services to the USACE in the Gulf Region. Project locations and scopes of work under the New Orleans IDIQ contract...

The companies will work together on the hyperloop prototype as Virgin Hyperloop moves toward a commercial design and creates a new global supply chain LOS ANGELES and WICHITA, Kan. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spirit AeroSystems [NYSE: SPR] has joined in partnership with Virgin Hyperloop as it prepares to move towards a commercial product. The collaboration will help to solidify the hyperloop prototype utilizing Spirit Aerosystems engineers, fabricators, builders, supply chain and certification experts, and technicians. “As one of the most credible aerospace-grade structures companies in the world, Spirit Aerosystems provides a strong fit for our team as we look to build out strong partners in the hyperloop ecosystem,” said Josh Giegel, Chief Technology Officer of Virgin Hyperloop. Hyperloop is a new mode of transportation designed to eliminate the barriers of distance and time for both people and freight. It can travel at speeds approaching 700mph, connecting cities like metro stops — and ...

Announces 2% Revenue Increase Over Q1 2019 Boulder, Colorado (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Surna Inc. (OTCQB: SRNA) announced today operating and financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Financial Highlights Our Q1 2020 revenue was $1,810,000, which represents a 2% increase compared to Q1 2019 revenue of $1,771,000. For Q1 2020, our operating loss and net loss was $946,000 and $938,000, respectively. This compares to a Q1 2019 operating loss and net loss of $922,000 and $900,000, respectively. Our Q1 2020 adjusted net loss was $718,000, compared to a Q1 2019 adjusted net loss of $497,000. Our Q1 2020 gross profit margin was 25.2% compared to 27.7% for Q1 2019, a decrease of 2.5 percentage points. As of March 31, 2020, our cash was $194,000, compared to cash of $922,000 as of December 31, 2019. Our working capital deficit was $1,705,000 as of March 31, 2020, compared to a working capital deficit of $1,437,00 as of December 31, 2019. Extended Downsizing of Operations ...

Spokane, WA,  – AquiPor Technologies, Inc. announced that it has developed a new permeable hardscape technology that can help cities confront stormwater runoff pollution and urban flooding. After five years of material technology research and development, AquiPor has developed a permeable hardscape material that features strength and durability on par with traditional concrete, while maintaining permeability rates that exceed 25 inches per hour, giving it the ability to handle large volumes of stormwater from extreme rain events. AquiPor utilizes a chemical technology process to create sub-micron porosity throughout its material, giving it filter-like characteristics and making it resistant to clogging from sediment and pollutants commonly found in stormwater. This low maintenance approach to on-site stormwater management was developed to keep pollutants out of the natural water system and to keep maintenance costs low for cities and developers. “Pollution from stormwater runoff...

Underinvestment and sea level rise threaten the state’s infrastructure, but clean energy innovation sparks optimism PROVIDENCE, RI  — Today, the Rhode Island Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the  2020 Report Card for Rhode Island’s Infrastructure,  the section’s first report card,   giving seven categories of infrastructure an overall grade of a ‘C-.’ Graded categories include bridges (D-), drinking water (C+), energy (C+), ports (C), rails (B-), roads (D) and wastewater (C). Rail infrastructure received the highest grade of a B-, serving as a critical link to Rhode island’s ports and ultimately, its offshore wind farm. In recent years, Rhode Island has seen high speed rail, extended commuter service and revitalization of historic freight lines. The state’s rail infrastructure is well positioned to handle increased ridership demand. “Infrastructure fuels Rhode Island’s economy, but our systems are aging rapidly and require more in...

NYU Tandon School of Engineering, T.Y. Lin International, and Sam Schwartz Engineering release conceptual designs for a pedestrian-bicycle bridge from Queens to Manhattan. Two other bridges, from Brooklyn and New Jersey, are in early planning stages. BROOKLYN, New York, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 – The “Queens Ribbon,” a concept design for the first new bridge to Manhattan’s central business district in over a century, was unveiled today by a consortium of the NYU Tandon School of Engineering,  T.Y. Lin International , and  Sam Schwartz Engineering . The pedestrian-bicycle bridge would connect Queens to Manhattan. The consortium was formed in the wake of Covid-19 to develop transportation improvements that would not only be of value during “normal” times, but would also provide a lifeline in future crises. During the Covid-19 outbreak, New Yorkers have been turning to walking and biking in great numbers. After 9/11, Super Storm Sandy, the 2003 blackout, and transit strike...

The ACS37002 family of advanced Hall-effect current sensors with integrated conductor enables more efficient power conversion in higher frequency switching applications. Manchester, NH , USA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Allegro MicroSystems, a global leader in power and sensing solutions for motion control and energy efficient systems, today announced the launch of the  ACS37002  family of advanced Hall-effect current sensors. The ACS37002 has 400kHz sensing bandwidth up to 180 A with low offset and better than 1% typical total accuracy over the full -40°C to 150°C automotive temperature range. The high speed operation allows customers to operate at higher switching frequencies and design SiC and GaN switching platforms that improve efficiency. The device also employs differential sensing for high immunity to external magnetic field disturbances and is available in three surface-mount package options—optimizing either low-noise, high-isolation, or lowest-in-class internal power loss. ...

Rockville, MD – A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT) is pleased to announce that Wesley Hevener, PE has joined AMT’s Parkersburg office as the West Virginia Director of Structural Engineering. In his role, Wesley will lead structural design efforts in West Virginia and drive organizational growth in neighboring states. He will also lead National Bridge Inspection (NBIS) pursuits on a national scale. Prior to joining AMT, Wesley served as the Project Manager for the Kimball Slab Bridge and five district-wide Bridge projects for District 1 in West Virginia. Additionally, he served as the Project Manager and Lead Bridge Inspector for the Veteran’s Glass City Skyway Bridge in Toledo, OH as well as the Admiral T.J. Lopez, Fifth Street, and 35th/36th Street Six-Year Inspection projects. Wesley brings more than 17 years of experience in transportation, bridge, and structural design to his new position and holds both an MBA and an M.S. in Civil Engineering from West Virginia ...

Recognized for Leadership in Transforming Manufacturing as a Digital Future SAN FRANCISCO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Fictiv  today announced that co-founder and CEO Dave Evans has been named by Constellation Research to its 2021 Business Transformation 150, an elite list of executives leading business transformation efforts around the globe. As part of its determination process, BT150 acknowledged that digital leaders have been greatly challenged this year by a perfect storm of disruptions due to COVID-19, generational shifts in the workforce, a hypercompetitive new customer experience landscape, and the relentless march of exponential digital change, among other factors. The BT150 nomination process took these influences to heart this year to make sure the list genuinely reflects today’s world and leading trends. Dave was recognized for his work disrupting an antiquated manufacturing industry, pioneering the digitization of manufacturing through distributed networks around the wo...

Baltimore, MD  — June 23, 2020 —  As power utilities modernize their energy grids, Duke Energy, one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, turned to ASCENT- Center for Technical Knowledge to develop training content for their design engineers. “Standardizing and implementing the substation design tools and methodologies is an important factor for us to provide dependable power every day,” says Mary Jo Clarkson, manager, design automation tools and support, Duke Energy. “The learning content developed by ASCENT has contributed to the engaging, focused, and consistent training delivered to our staff and will help ensure that Duke Energy continues to meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve.” Duke Energy had implemented new 3D design engineering software from Autodesk and needed to get their employees up-to-speed using these tools. They leveraged ASCENT’s standard learning content for Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, and...

Automation and Digital Collaboration via the Cloud Ensures Projects Can Be Completed on Time and Under Budget BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Command Alkon , the Leading Supplier Collaboration Platform for Construction’s Heavy Work, unveils CONNEX Jobsite to orchestrate heavy material movements, job cost tracking, order and yield management, and provide traceability and quality assurance insights. Information shared digitally across construction project stakeholders, via the CONNEX Platform, boosts productivity, safety, and project outcome certainty. “Over 1 million tickets are processed each day and cost the industry over $1B annually in North America alone,” said Alex Moody, Product Manager at Command Alkon. “We must modernize and transform to digital formats for better communication, collaboration, and information exchange across all project participants. Digitization ultimately generates more timely and accurate data, enabling faster, more intelligent business decis...

Industry veteran in data, information services, and business transformation, Dan will drive further growth, innovation, and value for current and future customers Hamilton, N.J. —  Today,  Dodge Data & Analytics  has appointed Daniel ( Dan) McCarthy as the company’s new CEO.  A versatile and experienced CEO, he will bring an established track record of 25+ years of exceptional leadership, talent development, and strategic focus in successfully transforming businesses and driving growth initiatives to Dodge’s organization. Previously, Dan held CEO roles at Network Communications, Inc., a provider of lead generation, advertising and Internet marketing solutions, publishing powerhouse PRIMEDIA Enthusiast Media, leading business information provider Cowles Business Media, and most recently at Taunton Press, a publisher of periodicals, books, and websites for hobbyist and building trades. “I’m pleased to announce that Dan McCarthy has joined Dodge as its new CEO,”...

Gelsenkirchen/Germany The Red Dot Jury has made its decision: MK-42 emerged victorious from the Red Dot Product Design Award 2020, and won a Red Dot for its good design quality. This means that GHH is one of the winners in the world’s most renowned design competition. The MK-42 is a 42 metric tonne dump truck for underground mining, construction and tunnelling. It can carry up to a maximum of 45 metric tons with the dump box range from 19 m³ up to 24 m³. What´s more: Best power rating in class at 460 kW. Best turning radius and dump angle in class leading to improved performance and less material adhesion in the box due to large dumping angle of 68°. The truck boasts optimal traction and higher driving comfort thanks to oscillating articulation and front axle suspension system. The MK-42 has a large ergonomic ROPS/FOPS certified safety cabin with high performance aircon and air filtration. The pressurized cabin is noise and dust isolated with no high pressure hoses inside and includ...