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Fictiv is the first on-demand manufacturing platform to automatically generate drawings from 3D models, providing a solution for engineers that want higher quality parts, faster. San Francisco –   Fictiv , the leader in high-quality manufacturing on-demand through its Digital Manufacturing Ecosystem, unveiled an industry-first feature that enables engineers to create and edit 2D drawings from 3D models in seconds. In addition to designing parts in CAD, engineers often must also communicate manufacturing requirements with a 2D drawing. However, this drafting process can be laborious and time consuming, and so is an often omitted step in the early stages of development. By digitizing and automating this traditionally manual element of the documentation process, Fictiv enables its customers to communicate critical requirements with ease, which results in higher quality parts at all stages of new product introduction. “Product manufacturing companies are in the middle of a fast-movi...

Reston, Va.  – Following heavy rains in May 2020, the Edenville Dam, and subsequently the Sanford Dam in Midland, Michigan, failed massively. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) newest publication,  Edenville and Sanford Dam Failures: Field Reconnaissance Report , GSP 327 ,  presents the results of on-ground and aerial assessments that took place in the weeks following the failures. Waters released by the breach of the Edenville Dam overwhelmed the Sanford Dam which was overtopped and failed on the morning of May 20,   2020 resulting in the evacuation of 11,000 people in the surrounding areas of Midland, Michigan, and along the Tittabawassee and Tobacco rivers. Employing aerial reconnaissance using optical, thermal, and LiDAR sensors; geophysical testing including seismic surveys and electrical resistivity surveys; geological reconnaissance, the team assessed the nature of the geological materials; geotechnical sampling and laboratory testing includ...

Philadelphia’s roadways rank best while Phoenix and Detroit tie for last place in AI-powered study of 20 major metropolitan areas WASHINGTON, D.C. —  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Pittsburgh-based tech startup RoadBotics released a new study, which used artificial intelligence (AI) to assess roadway conditions in 20 of the nation’s major metropolitan areas. As millions of Americans are preparing to return to offices and downtown business districts since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the study ranked the cities where commuters may encounter fewer problems and where headaches may be the worst. “Stronger roadway systems get people to jobs, connect businesses to markets and serve major economic arteries,” said Michael Carney, senior vice president of emerging issues at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. “This innovative look at America’s roadways highlights the urgent need to improve infrastructure in some of the nation’s most dynamic metropolitan areas, and why ke...

New designation rewards building owners/operators for using validated metrics for air quality and other measures of indoor environment NEWTON, Mass., USA –   Aircuity , the leader in creating healthy and sustainable buildings, announced its support for the recently launched WELL Performance Rating, a new standard for healthy indoor environments developed by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). IWBI designed the new rating as a new designation that “uses dynamic human and building performance metrics to enhance the experience of the people inside.” This endorsement reflects Aircuity’s more than 20 years of experience working to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) through accurate IAQ measurement and control. Aircuity’s approach to improving IAQ centers on the company’s belief in the importance of independent industry metrics and validation for those environments that ‘step up’ to provide this continuously for building occupants. The WELL Performance Rating consists...

HUNTSVILLE, AL – North Dakota Department of Transportation recently acquired a GeoCue True View 640 3D Imaging System (3DIS®) for their UAS program. GeoCue’s True View 3D Imaging Sensors allow for both drone LIDAR and imagery to be collected in a single flight on most UAS platforms. The simultaneous data collection, bundled fusion processing software and data management package offers a fully integrated solution giving NDDOT a significant advantage over traditional LIDAR/camera systems as they can single-pass collect, process, and deliver high quality fused 3D data without leaving the True View ecosystem. NDDOT’s UAS Program is responsible for conducting small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) surveys for the design and construction of highways and bridges, asset management and natural disaster survey/monitoring across the state. The State of North Dakota’s use of this cutting-edge technology will facilitate ongoing sUAS projects to help the department gather important analytic data. ...

Key additions to leadership drive innovation and growth for change order communication software startup SAN FRANCISCO  – On the heels of a recent $5.3 million Series A funding round,  Extracker , the construction industry’s only change order communication platform, announces five strategic hires across senior leadership. Joining the rapidly growing software company are the chief financial officer; VPs of product, marketing and sales; and the director of engineering. “Over the past three years, we’ve strategically invested in a product the construction industry would love and provided great support during the sales and post sales process,” said Cameron Page, CEO at Extracker. “With our new funding, we are adding leadership expertise and tripling down on our vision.” Extracker is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, and most early employees reside in the region.  However, the company is embracing a distributed work model and recently added team members from Wisco...

BUFFALO, New York –   Viridi Parente, Inc. , a developer of innovative battery technology that can be safely installed and operated in nearly any environment or location, announced that Steve Finch is joining the company as president of manufacturing and community engagement. Finch, a Buffalo native and well-known business and civic leader throughout Western New York, will leverage more than 40 years of automotive operations and management experience with General Motors (GM) to guide the manufacturing of green technology that generates employment and training opportunities while fostering strong community relationships. “Steve has the extraordinary ability to focus on complex problems and lead organizations through constantly changing environments while continuing to make sure his team and the community have opportunities to grow and develop. His approach will benefit Viridi Parente as we continue innovating green tech solutions that benefit all our stakeholders,” said Jon M. Will...

AWS certifies   Banner as a sensor and solutions supplier for   IIoT   applications Company’s products will be used to capture   machine- and process-performance data for AWS IoT customers     MINNEAPOLIS — Industrial automation equipment maker,  Banner Engineering ,  has launched a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and expanded the range of IoT (Internet of Things) solutions in the AWS marketplace by certifying multiple products to be compatible with AWS IoT Core. AWS is a leading provider of cloud computing infrastructure and specialized web services for advanced application, including machine learning, data analytics, and IoT.  IoT Core is AWS’ key product for connecting devices to the cloud and integrating IoT device data with other AWS cloud services. By certifying Banner’s sensors and wireless solutions for IoT Core, AWS will make these devices available in the  AWS Partner Device Catalog . The catalo...

PHILADELPHIA and BUCHAREST, Romania (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hill International (NYSE:HIL), delivering the infrastructure of change, announced it was selected by the Municipality of Bucharest to provide technical assistance for Phase 2 of the Glina Wastewater Treatment Plant project, one of the largest environmental projects in the country. Valued at more than $400 million, the project comprises the expansion of the largest wastewater treatment plant in Romania with a secondary stage, tertiary stage, and sewage sludge line. Other components of the project include the construction of a sludge incinerator and works to reduce groundwater infiltration in Bucharest’s sewer system. A key part of Romania’s Large Infrastructure Operational Program, which promotes sustainable economic growth and the efficient use of natural resources, the project will help the Municipality better serve the 2.5 million inhabitants of the Bucharest Metropolitan Area with quality sewage infrastructure. As part of...

Orolia Defense & Security Delivers M-Code Enabled Timing & Sync to Lockheed Martin  ROCHESTER, N.Y. —  In September 2019, Lockheed Martin was awarded a contract to develop the U.S. Army’s Sentinel A4 system, an air and missile defense radar that will provide improved capability against dynamic threats. The following November, Orolia Defense & Security announced the availability of M-Code Military GPS receivers in its flagship SecureSync® – the first Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) approved time server. In May 2021, Orolia delivered a shipment of M-Code enabled SecureSync mission timing and synchronization units to Lockheed Martin, marking another key milestone for the Army program. SecureSync with M-Code provides enhanced resilient positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) capabilities and improved resistance to existing and emerging GPS threats, such as jamming and spoofing. Lockheed Martin selected Orolia’s SecureSync M-Code as the system’s resilient...

Geneva/Rome –  With an estimated 2 million lives lost annually due to exposure to hazardous chemicals & waste, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic underlining the importance of environmentally sound management of chemicals and waste, key negotiations go ahead this week online to take decisions on time-sensitive issues, including the adoption of a budget for the Basel, Rotterdam, & Stockholm (BRS) conventions for 2022 and providing advice to the Global Environment Facility. More than 1,200 representatives from governments, business, and civil society will participate in the 2021 meetings of the Conferences of Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm (BRS) conventions, online segment from 26 to 30 July 2021. The three conventions constitute a coordinated, life-cycle approach to the environmentally sound management of chemicals & waste across the world. The legally binding BRS conventions share a common goal of protecting human health and the environment from the haza...

Solid-state batteries keep on attracting tremendous attention and investment with the maturing technologies and closeness to mass production. Even with the influence of COVID-19, the potential market size is expected to grow to over $8 billion by 2031, according to IDTechEx’s report “ Solid-State and Polymer Batteries 2021-2031: Technology, Forecasts, Players ”. The mature lithium-ion battery technology has its intrinsic limitations Since their commercialization in 1991, lithium-ion batteries have received worldwide success. However, this cannot hide their intrinsic limitations in terms of safety, performance, and form factor. Most current lithium-ion technologies employ liquid electrolytes, with lithium salts such as LiPF6, LiBF4, or LiClO4 in an organic solvent. However, the solid electrolyte interface, which is caused as a result of the decomposition of the electrolyte at the negative electrode, limits the effective conductance. Furthermore, liquid el...

The CCP credential distinguishes recipients as having a broad knowledge base and understanding of the interrelationships among different coastal professions Robbinsville & Marmora, NJ & Richboro, PA –   ACT Engineers, Inc. is pleased to announce that Vice President Eric Rosina has earned the designation of Certified Coastal Practitioner (CCP) professional credential. Earning this designation distinguishes Eric as having a broad knowledge base and understanding of the interrelationships that exist among different coastal professions. To earn the CCP credential, candidates must complete a series of ten courses offered by the Coastal Zone Foundation in cooperation with the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association. The CCP program provides participants with multidisciplinary instruction on comprehensive coastal management and defines the body of knowledge, which reflects best practices for coastal practitioners. “I am eager to apply the best practices that I...

365,000-square-foot facility to bring  top pediatric, fetal and OB/GYN   care to Central Texas AUSTIN –   McCarthy Building Companies, Inc . has begun construction on Texas Children’s Hospital for children and women in Austin. The freestanding hospital, which will serve families in Austin and Central Texas, is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 2024. The 52-bed, 365,000-square-foot hospital will provide neonatal intensive care, pediatric intensive care, operating rooms, epilepsy monitoring, sleep center, emergency center, a fetal center for advanced fetal interventions and fetal surgery with a special high-risk delivery unit, postpartum care, diagnostic imaging, acute care, and an on-site Texas Children’s Urgent Care location. The hospital will have an adjacent 170,000-square-foot outpatient building offering expert care for numerous pediatric subspecialties, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, rheumatology ...

New Connector enhances Project Center platform, bolsters productivity for design teams and contractors MANCHESTER, N.H.  — Newforma , the leading provider of project information management (PIM) software for architects, engineers, contractors, and owners worldwide, introduces Workflow Connector for ConstructEx, that connects Newforma’s ConstructEx and Project Center solutions to improve productivity and value for contractors and design teams. “Our software already provides exceptional project information management capabilities, and now the ConstructEx Connector takes our systems to the next level,” said Slater Latour, chief marketing and product officer at Newforma. “This integration empowers our users to reach new heights of efficiency and effectiveness in an industry where time is a commodity.” Newforma’s Workflow Connector for ConstructEx unifies users’ existing applications and data, enabling a contractor and design team to automatically exchange submittals and requests for...

Beijing, China: Pix4D, the photogrammetry industry leader, announced the signing of an exclusive reseller partnership with Beijing Skymap Technology Co., Ltd. a high-tech enterprise integrating software sales, service, research and development, and project integration in mainland China. With the diversification of Pix4D’s product portfolio to meet the specific needs of industries like surveying & mapping, inspection, construction, agriculture, and public safety, it was natural to partner with an experienced company such as Beijing Skymap Technology Co., Ltd. to provide high-quality sales, customer service and customization services. “We have known and collaborated with Beijing Skymap Technology for a long time, and we are excited for this next stage of partnership and business development in China,” says Lorenzo Martelletti , Chief Commercial Officer of Pix4D. “With the Beijing Skymap Technology’s team and expertise, Pix4D will be able to serve our customers in China in a more e...

PointCab releases its Origins software for evaluating LIDAR point clouds on macOS Apple has become a synonym for good design. So it’s no wonder that Apple’s devices are in high demand among designers and architects. However, especially in the LIDAR sector, where more and more designers, architects, and real estate companies are entering the field, the predominant operating system is still Windows. As Apple has integrated a lidar sensor in their latest device it can be expected that Apple will be part of capturing the world in 3D in the coming years. To keep up with the expected demand, software manufacturer PointCab decided to take the lead and release the first commercial software for comprehensive LIDAR point cloud processing on macOS. While software like Arena 4D Studio Professional already offer point cloud visualization, they do not provide the manipulation capabilities that Origins offers. Their Origins software for macOS works almost identically to its Windows counterpart. It ...

Engineering, Technology and Project Management Consulting Firm to Assist with Renovation of Hanley Federal Building in Syracuse San Francisco, CA – Cornerstone Concilium, an engineering, technology and project management consulting firm, has been selected to provide Construction Quality Management services on the tenant improvement of the second floor of the James M. Hanley Federal Building in Syracuse, New York. The project was awarded by the US General Services Administration (GSA) Upstate New York Service Center. Cornerstone was chosen by the Upstate New York Service Center through the GSA Schedule where Cornerstone is a listed vendor. “We are excited to undertake this project,” says Jack S. Wang, P.E., Vice President at Cornerstone, “As a HUBZONE-certified-small disadvantaged business enterprise, we are always on the lookout to develop new relationships with clients. I think we have found one here. This project is a great fit for Cornerstone in terms of our portfolio of past ...

The project is honored by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (WI ASLA) BROOKFIELD, Wis. — The Bradford Beach All-Inclusive Access project in Milwaukee, Wis., recently received a 2021 Professional Award in the Small Scale Design category from the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (WI ASLA). raSmith collaborated with The Ability Center, Milwaukee County Parks, and other project stakeholders to develop an all-inclusive access path and amenities at Bradford Beach for people impacted by disabilities and those without physical limitations. This first-of-its-kind project exceeds the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by using 6.5-foot-wide beach mats so people using wheelchairs can roll side-by-side, just like the able-bodied can walk shoulder-to-shoulder. Additionally, the accessible path doesn’t end at the beach — it takes people all the way to the water’s edge and includes an extension so those with p...

ATLANTA – Smith Currie, one of the nation’s most recognized construction and government contracts law firms, announced it was named 2021 Construction Law Firm of the Year by Chambers and Partners USA, and its deputy editors. The award is particularly significant because Chambers and Partners USA delivers insight and analysis on the global legal profession that is unrivalled in its reach and depth. The USA deputy editors at Chambers and Partners USA noted that Smith Currie’s expertise in healthcare-related construction positioned the firm well to assist clients providing essential construction services across the U.S. in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The firm’s ability to help guide clients through the pandemic helped place Smith Currie as the choice for Construction Law Firm of the Year. “In a challenging year for the sector, clients looked to the construction specialists at Smith Currie for guidance though the unprecedented turbulence of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Maddy V...

Key hires will grow urban planning and smart cities practice in New York City, Washington, D.C. areas NEW YORK, NY –  NYSE,  TSX:STN Global integrated design firm Stantec has hired industry veterans Margaret Newman and John Bachmann to lead its growing Urban Places practice in the New York City and Washington, D.C. areas. The two additions bolster the firm’s capabilities in smart infrastructure, designing livable communities, and mobility, bringing decades of experience in North America and around the world. Both were named to  Architect Magazine’s “A Who’s Who of Smart Cities”  in 2019. “Cities are on the cusp of a new revolution that leverages data for better planning outcomes, improving the way we live and move around,” said Nancy MacDonald, Director of Stantec’s Urban Places. “We are thrilled for Margaret and John to join us in our work to support better outcomes for communities. Both are household names in our industry, with stellar pedigree and experience.” ...