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Watson-Marlow is pleased to announce the ground breaking of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Devens Massachusetts. A celebration ceremony was held on Thursday, November 18th at 16 Bulge Road in Devens MA . The new facility will be dedicated to Watson-Marlow’s range of industry leading products, including peristaltic pumps, tubing, fluid path solutions and BioPure components. The Devens, MA 150,000 square foot (14,000 square metres) facility will be close to the life sciences hub in the Cambridge/Boston area. The site will incorporate a suite of eight ISO14644-1 Class 7 cleanrooms, warehousing and offices, with space for two further cleanrooms within the initial footprint. With segregated cleanroom and non-cleanroom production capabilities, Watson-Marlow’s new facility will strengthen the support the Company provides to customers in the region across its core sectors of pharmaceutical and biotechnology, medical diagnostics, and process industries. “The new U.S. faci...

New recognition program highlights tech breakthroughs that promise to define the future of their industries NEW YORK  —  WINT Water Intelligence , a leader in cutting-edge water management and leak-prevention solutions for construction, commercial and industrial applications, today announced that it has been named to  Fast Company ’s inaugural  Next Big Things in Tech  list, honoring the technology breakthroughs that promise to shape the future of their industries — from healthcare to agriculture to artificial intelligence and more. The final list, which includes global giants, intrepid startups, and research that’s fresh from the labs, recognizes 65 technologies that are making waves. While not all of the products, services and technological developments are on the market yet, they’re reaching key milestones in having a positive impact for consumers, businesses, and society at large in the next five years.  Fast Company  also recognized 33 hono...

Complementing the Cat ®  motor grader offering, the new Cat 120 GC Motor Grader offers the right balance of high-performance features with reduced fuel consumption, low maintenance costs and easy-to-operate controls. Excelling in low- to medium-duty applications, the new 120 GC delivers reliable, low-cost operation in a range of applications that include government and municipal work, county road maintenance, and finish grading. Its powershift transmission and balanced machine design ensure appropriate drawbar power to the ground with the fuel-efficient Cat C4.4 engine. Adapting engine power and torque to application demands, the 120 GC features electronic throttle control to improve grading productivity. With precisely matched engine power ranges for the standard rear-wheel drive and optional all-wheel drive, standard Eco mode operation increases fuel economy up to five percent, lowering owning costs. The hydraulic cooling fan, with optional reversing fan for high debris applicat...

DULUTH, Ga. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Core States Group, a leading national provider of architecture, engineering, construction, and signage services, announced that Bernardon, one of the top 10 largest architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture firms in the Philadelphia region, has agreed to join the Core States Group of Companies. The partnership became effective on Monday, Nov. 15. Established in 1973, Bernardon brings comprehensive design services to a mix of clients in the civic/cultural, corporate, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, industrial/warehousing, multifamily/mixed-use, retail, senior living, and single-family markets. Core States Group’s fully integrated practices and nationwide capabilities, combined with Bernardon’s experience, will expand the service offerings and geographic reach of this new multi-disciplinary partnership. “As Core States Group continues to grow and position itself to better serve clients, the addition of the Bernardon team wi...

COSTA MESA, Calif. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: CETY) (“CETY” or “the Company”), a low-carbon energy company focusing on products and solutions in the energy efficiency and environmental sustainability market, announced today their partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP). As an  Industry Partner , the Company will utilize its resources toward the development of landfill gas (LFG) as an energy resource by contributing financial and technical assistance, consulting services, or equipment. The EPA’s program,  LMOP , is a voluntary program that works cooperatively with industry stakeholders and waste officials to reduce or avoid methane emissions from landfills. LMOP encourages the recovery and beneficial use of biogas generated from organic municipal solid waste. The goal is for methane emissions from landfills to be reduced through developing cost effective and environmentally frie...

Newest update aims to responsibly address project backlog following Florida’s takeover of wetland permitting. ASHEVILLE, N.C. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Construction tech company Ecobot announced that it has launched its latest software update, which includes  workflow optimization for pre-construction permitting  in Florida. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) assumed responsibility for the EPA’s Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 wetlands permitting program in December of 2020. Florida’s state-specific form,  Form 62-340 , is much longer and more complex than the wetland determination form used by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). A backlog for pre-construction wetlands permitting has grown since. The newest version of Ecobot streamlines the FDEP 404 process and Form 62-340 using automated calculations, built-in QA, look-up tools, reference imagery, and a Florida-specific wetland plant list. New technology like Ecobot enables environmental consult...

LANCASTER, S.C. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —   Riverchase Estates , the most desired acreage homesite community in the Carolinas, is proud to unveil a brand-new selection of homesites featuring predevelopment pricing in its highly anticipated Phase 5. “The homesites in Phase 5 offer the closest proximity to the Catawba River and provide the most privacy out of any other phase at Riverchase Estates,” says Jef Yarbrough, division president. “Not only do the lots in Phase 5 offer the best in both location and privacy, but they also provide the best topography for building your custom home, allowing for an easier construction process.” This newly released phase offers a diverse mix of sought-after lots. Buyers have the opportunity to select from a wide range of densely wooded lots that range from 0.68 acres to just over 2.5 acres. Located just south of Ballantyne, in one of the most coveted and rapidly evolving areas in the southeast, Riverchase Estates is the ideal place to call ho...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —   Meritage Homes Corporation  (NYSE:MTH), the sixth-largest homebuilder in the U.S., announced the release of its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) report to increase transparency of its ESG strategy and initiatives as well as related key performance metrics. The 2020 ESG report also highlights the Company’s ongoing approach to long-term sustainability practices, diversity, equity and inclusion (“DE&I”) efforts and milestones achieved during the year. The company intends to provide annual updates to its ESG reporting. Environmental, social and governance matters are central to our strategy and integrated into our everyday business operations,” said Steven J. Hilton, executive chairman of Meritage Homes. “While we have been sharing our ESG-related performance since our first corporate sustainability report in 2012, this report is the next step in documenting our ESG journey. It outlines how our strategy is aligned w...

Contributing to improved performance of inverter modules in electric vehicles Santa Clara, CA and Kyoto, Japan (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —   ROHM Semiconductor  announced that the company has been certified as a preferred supplier of SiC power solutions by United Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd., ( UAES ), a Chinese Tier 1 comprehensive automotive manufacturer. ROHM and UAES have been collaborating and carrying out detailed technical exchanges on the development of automotive applications utilizing  SiC power devices  since 2015. In 2020, ROHM established a joint SiC technology laboratory at UAES headquarters (Shanghai, China) with the goal of strengthening cooperation on the development of innovative power solutions centered on SiC. Mass production of a number of automotive products equipped with ROHM SiC power devices is already underway, such as onboard chargers for electric vehicles. More recently, ROHM’s industry-leading SiC power device performance – along wit...

Routine inspections and maintenance in fall can prevent costly repairs in the future St. Louis, MO – Winter is right around the corner. With the changing seasons comes freeze and thaw cycles, falling pine needles and leaves, organic growth and harsh weather conditions that can wreak havoc on a building or structure’s exterior if not maintained properly. Conducting an annual fall building inspection will help to identify potential maintenance issues before they become problematic and lead to costly repairs for the owner. “Maintenance of buildings or structures, whether it be the interior or exterior, horizontal or vertical construction, or a hi-rise or single-story, is a necessity across the country,” said Bob Gender, Region Manager, Western Specialty Contractors. “Many times a quick check today on your properties can help save building owners and managers headaches during the harsh winter months ahead when getting repairs done can be complicated by low temper...

PORTLAND, Oregon  – The  Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program  is pleased to announce that in this morning’s  Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation (JPACT) , $36 million in funding from Oregon was unanimously endorsed for the IBR program, signaling the move from the planning phase to the preliminary engineering phase of the program. “Progress on this critical infrastructure program is reliant on continued regional support from agency partners, which will allow the IBR program to design and build the climate friendly solution our region needs. We look forward to continuing to work with JPACT and Metro on future opportunities to weigh in and make iterative decisions that will impact the IBR program and its role in the region’s transportation infrastructure. The IBR program team is committed to working with our partners to diligently assess each request with the utmost seriousness as we collectively work to define the IBR solution. We ...

Chicago  – Recent media reports have bemoaned extended delivery schedules for raw steel. But is this accurate–and is it impacting steel bridge projects? “Steel projects are still being delivered on schedule,” according to Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD, executive director of the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA). Carter added that during the past year lead times have become extended for all construction materials. “Typical lead times for steel plate are in the 8-10 week range, while lately we’re more likely to see 10-12 weeks. However, this shouldn’t have a substantial impact on bridge projects, which are usually planned months and even years in advance. In addition, the longer lead times reflect when steel is available directly from mills, but some steel, especially on smaller projects, is actually purchased from steel service centers, which are large warehouses throughout the nation that often stock more than 10,000 tons each and that together stock millions of tons of prod...

Reston, VA –  Bowman Consulting Group Ltd  (Bowman) (NASDAQ: BWMN), today announced the acquisition of BTM Engineering, Inc. (“BTM”), a diversified professional services firm based in Louisville, Kentucky. Established in 1980, BTM offers a variety of services including civil and structural engineering, planning, land survey and 3-D scanning, landscape architecture, and cellular infrastructure design. “The acquisition of BTM is an important next step in our growth plan,” said Gary Bowman, CEO of Bowman. “Mike and his team have built a business with a loyal base of repeat customers that provides a solid foundation on which to grow. The skillset of their experienced professional staff aligns well with the services we offer to our customers nationally, providing considerable opportunities for immediate cross-selling and work-sharing.” “We are all pleased to be joining Bowman,” said Michael Smith, President of BTM. “We are confident that this acquisition will be beneficial to eve...

Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD) selects 31 teams for international design competition.   Student teams compete to present innovative approaches to address global problems in ways that transform the economy.    Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA-  Wege Prize has announced a new, diverse roster of student competitors from around the world for the 2022 edition of the global student competition. Hailing from 70 leading institutions of higher education everywhere from Costa Rica to India to the competition’s home state of Michigan, the competing students stand to emerge as pioneers of real-world approaches combatting “wicked problems” facing the world today. With an initial field of 31 competing student teams, Wege Prize 2022 welcomes 155 participants that represent institutions from 29 countries and 97 unique academic disciplines, making it one of the most geographically, culturally, and disciplinarily diverse rosters. Now in...

Stantec-supported landscape design includes a one-acre farm, orchard, shade garden, and meadow garden   NEW YORK, NY- NYSE, TSX: STN Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, celebrates the completion of the Javits Center’s new rooftop event space as part of its $1.5 billion expansion project on Manhattan’s West Side. The 200,000 square-foot rooftop includes a glass-enclosed pavilion, an outdoor terrace, and a one-acre working farm, which is expected to generate up to 40,000 pounds of produce each year. The expansion project added 1.2 million square feet of total event-related space and has achieved LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The four-year expansion project was led by the New York Convention Center Development Corporation, a subsidiary of Empire State Development; a design-build joint venture between Lendlease and Turner Construction; and architectural and engineering firms TVS, Moody Nolan, Stantec, and WXY Studio. ...

Acquisition strengthens Kleinfelder’s service offerings and growth opportunities in strategic geographies   SAN DIEGO, CA – The Kleinfelder Group, Inc., a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm, announced today that it has acquired Century Engineering, Inc. (Century) and all affiliates. The transaction, which closed on November 15, 2021, reinforces Kleinfelder’s commitment to improving U.S. infrastructure and strengthens its existing service offerings in the Mid-Atlantic region. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, Century provides a full suite of engineering services, including: transportation planning, design, and inspection; information and spatial solutions (GIS); water and environmental resources engineering and permitting; electric and gas utility engineering; land planning and site development engineering; right-of-way and traffic engineering; ...

SAN DIEGO, California –  The  Kleinfelder  Group, Inc. ( Kleinfelder ), a leading engineering, design, construction management, construction materials inspection and testing, and environmental professional services firm, announced today that Ann Massey has been appointed to the firm’s Board of Directors.   Ann has held several senior executive positions throughout her more than 30 years of professional services industry experience.  Prior to her appointment on  Kleinfelder ’s Board of Directors, Ann led multiple top 10 global environmental engineering infrastructure businesses in President and CEO roles from 2008-2019.  Under her leadership, the businesses achieved impressive growth across diversified markets.  As President and CEO of Environment and Infrastructure Solutions of Wood Group (Wood), a position she held from 2017-2019, Ann had responsibility for overseeing 6,500 employees located in the U.S., Canada, Latin America...