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ROLLA, Mo. – The circular economy is a production and consumption model that reduces material use, optimizes resources, and promotes recycling or reusing waste materials. It has played a role in packaging for years by encouraging recycling and keeping packaging materials out of landfills. Now, with support from the  Kummer Innovation and Entrepreneurship Doctoral Fellow Program , a student at Missouri University of Science and Technology is looking to bring the concept to construction by studying ways to build structures that incorporate reusable, modular components and materials that could be recycled at the end of the building’s useful life. Ph.D. student Radwa Eissa is studying ways to incorporate circular economy principles into construction. Photo by Michael Pierce, Missouri S&T. “There are design strategies that involve disassembly and reuse,” says researcher Radwa Eissa, who is working toward a Ph.D. in civil engineering. “Buildings can be designed for two lifespans,...

The Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation has received a significant grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for their work on a major podcast series, called  New Angle: Voice , dedicated to preserving and sharing the incredible lives of the most influential women in the history of architecture and design. This series, which has been awarded a $100,000 NEH grant, offers a valuable example of how digital media plays an essential role in the preservation of women’s histories. The NEH announced about $31.5 million in grants last week for 226 humanities projects from across the United States, supporting a wide range of projects from education and scholarly pursuits to the preservation of archives and digital media. The outright award for audio documentary series  New Angle: Voice – Pioneering Women of American Architecture , cites the project director Cynthia Phife...

Austin, TX ― The National Academy of Construction has elected Seth Pearlman, the North American CEO and board director of Menard, as a member of its class of 2022. He will be formally inducted October 6 during the NAC Construction Hall of Fame Gala in Scottsdale, AZ. In electing Pearlman, NAC cited him as an “executive leader with expertise in analysis, materials, and geo-structural design/build construction known for innovative approaches to deep foundation work.” Wayne Crew, president and CEO of the Academy, said, “Our 2022 class represents dedication to the industry and significant contributions to improving the built environment. Seth Pearlman is a leader who has helped the industry and others in understanding the importance of the geotechnical aspects of design and engineering. We welcome him.” Election criteria for NAC is rigorous: leadership, exceptional service, a continued commitment to making a contribution, past recognition by peers for innovation, and being recognized a...

New FPSO vessel heading to Brazil equipped with advanced Sulzer pumps An increase in demand for oil and gas has hailed the resumption of projects to deliver more floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels. Recent announcements have included the first round of tenders for equipment destined for the Parque das Baleias (Whale Park) FPSO, a process that has seen the water injection pumps being awarded to Sulzer. Due to be located 77 km offshore from Espirito Santo, Brazil, the Whale Park FPSO will operate in 1’400 m deep waters, processing 100’000 barrels of oil and 5 million cubic meters of natural gas per day. The project is expected to have an ambitious delivery time with first oil on deck targeted by 2024. As the leading supplier of water injection pumps for this application, Sulzer has the facilities and expertise to deliver these key assets to the project and help realize this timeline. Sulzer has a long-standing relationship with the engineering procurement and co...

CareSource, a national managed care organization, announces a $1 million investment in 120Water, a digital water solution that helps utilities and state and local agencies manage critical water programs that protect public health. CareSource’s investment, which is part of a $3 million round that included participation from Elevate Ventures, Allos Ventures and other existing investors, was made through the CareSource Diversity & Social Impact Fund. Recently named one of the fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. 5000, 120Water is recognized as a leader in helping partners achieve Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) compliance. Over 400 customers across 38 states already use 120Water’s Digital Water Platform. “CareSource recognizes the significant health consequences of lead contamination in the communities we serve,” said Steve Smitherman, CareSource Indiana market president. “We applaud 120Water’s innovative solutions for reducing these risks and are proud to s...

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd (“Bowman”) (Nasdaq: BWMN) announced that Matt Mullenix has joined the company as executive vice president, chief information officer (CIO) and chief information security officer (CISO). Mullenix is an experienced CIO and CISO with a demonstrated history of more than 20 years of leadership in the IT industry as a longtime United States Department of Defense IT contractor. Before joining Bowman, Mullenix was vice president, CIO, and CISO at VSE Corporation in Alexandria, VA, a public supply chain management and professional services company, and U.S. Department of Defense contractor. “Matt’s public company experience, cybersecurity background, extensive education and certifications, along with his comprehensive understanding of the IT industry, will be an asset for accelerating growth, adding revenue capabilities and for Bowman’s security as we continue to expand,” said Bowman’s Chief Executive Officer Gary Bowman. As Bowman’s CIO and CISO, Mulleni...

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA), a leading multi-disciplinary firm providing geotechnical, environmental, ecological, water, and construction management services, is pleased to announce that Senior Principal Ken Johnston has been elected as a member of the Geoprofessional Business Association (GBA) Council of Fellows. Johnston was on the GBA Board of Directors from 2015-2021 and was the organization’s president from 2020-2021. Celebrating its 53rd anniversary this year, the GBA serves geotechnical, environmental, and other geoprofessionals in the United States, Canada, and worldwide with resources, tools, and information-sharing opportunities to help them optimize performance, manage risk, and achieve business success. The non-profit association serves 260 member firms and is headquartered in Rockville, Md. Johnston will join the Council of Fellows beginning with the next GBA semi-annual meeting this October. He is GZA’s Chief Administrative Officer and he also serves as a senior vi...

Design and construction professionals today are tasked with selecting products that have the lightest impact on the environment. Those who understand the entire life cycle of building materials can help create a more sustainable building industry. Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing (CCW) is helping that effort by providing four Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), covering most products in its waterproofing and air and vapor barrier lines. EPDs are independent third party assessments using standard methods and metrics to quantify a product’s impact on the environment. CCW’s EPDs are product specific with cradle-to-gate scope. “Cradle to gate” addresses the environmental impact from raw material extraction to production of the finished good, staged, and ready for shipment to the customer. “Securing an EPD requires considerable time and financial resources,” says Brian Carey, product manager for commercial air barriers with Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies. “It requires ...

Visit Booth 7047 to view reliable and cost-effective pump technology Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) is showcasing its reliable and cost-effective pump technology for the water and wastewater industries at WEFTEC 2022, the water quality event. WEFTEC 2022 will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana from October 10-12, 2022. Visit booth 7047 to see its Qdos range of peristaltic chemical metering pumps with new Qdos mounting solutions and the Bredel line of heavy-duty sludge pumps. On display at the booth will be the Qdos range of chemical metering pumps, ideal for myriad chemical metering applications in water and wastewater treatment facilities.  With accurate linear flow rates from 0.001 to 31.7 gallons per hour at 100 psi irrespective of fluid viscosity, Qdos pumps were specifically designed to reduce chemical metering costs compared to conventional solenoid or stepper-driven diaphragm metering pumps and do so with safety bein...

Leading wet civil engineering firm, Land & Water, is set to start a six week project at Polson Bridge on the Devon, Cornwall border starting this month. The contract is part of the Environment Agency’s ongoing work at a weir on the River Tamar adjacent to the bridge.  The work will involve the rebuilding of a failed stone wall, dewatering of the working area and important focus on control of the water quality throughout. For centuries, Polson Bridge was the main entry point into Cornwall and, since the addition of Launceston’s dual carriageway bypass, is now just a few hundred metres from the current A30 route. Fiona Moore, Divisional Business Manager at Land & Water, said: “We are extremely excited to be delivering these works alongside the Environment Agency in the Devon and Cornwall region.  “Land & Water will be working collaboratively with the Project Manager within the Environment Agency and their team to ensure procedures are adhered to and the surroundi...

RedTeam’s continuing investment in leading jobsite collaboration platform boosts provider’s evolving suite of construction solutions RedTeam Software , a leading construction management software platform provider, announces an update of the jobsite collaboration solution  FieldLens by RedTeam . The update enhances FieldLens by RedTeam with PDF markup and redlining capabilities. FieldLens is a dynamic, intuitive jobsite collaboration software for construction companies of all sizes that keeps project teams connected in real time. Built for both mobile and desktop environments, FieldLens keeps issues organized, documented, appropriately escalated and empowers effective collaboration among field, office and trade workers. “We’re committed to helping contractors and their teams meet the real-world challenges they face every day by providing a platform that supports their efficiency and productivity,” said Jim Atkinson, CEO of RedTeam Software. “This investment in FieldLens by R...

The game of golf has a new home. The PGA Headquarters, originally located in Florida, have moved to Frisco, Texas. The move was supported by Page, an architecture, interiors, planning, consulting and engineering firm. Page designed the campus with sustainability, sociability, community, and of course, golf in mind. Ricardo Muñoz, Associate Principal at Page, said “the project’s unique layout will provide the PGA with a flexible framework with which to engage with the local community, as well as with visitors from across the world.” Interior putting space at PGA HQ Open spaces encouraging socialization, lively colorful details, and expansive views of the golf courses are meant to inspire golfers far beyond their initial visit to the campus.  The Page team approached sustainability efforts with careful attention to the building’s placement to maximize availability of natural light. The interior design utilizes natural, recycled, and low-VOC materials to ensure exceptional ...

EarthCam construction camera integration now available for Raken users EarthCam, the global leader in live camera technology, content and services, today announced their partnership with Raken to make high-resolution live streaming video available within Raken’s construction management platform. More than 39,000 contractors use Raken worldwide to streamline project management and communication. This new collaboration provides live video data from EarthCam cameras for 24/7 insight on construction projects for safety, security and progress reporting. “Partnering with EarthCam was an easy choice for Raken – we’re excited about the benefits our mutual customers will see with this new integration,” said Ty Kalklosh, CEO at Raken. “By integrating EarthCam’s live feed of project sites with Raken’s dynamic field reporting, customers can minimize travel to jobsites, significantly enhance their ability to recall historical project data, and have a more complete understanding of all jobsite act...

Presto Geosystems , the leader in geocell technology, unveils the new and improved design of the patented ATRA® Key Connection Device for the GEOWEB® Soil Stabilization System (Geocells). The innovative ATRA Key design includes a structurally reinforced handle and frictional barbs for improved interlock with the GEOWEB surface texture. Together, these features provide added protection against the three primary modes of mechanical junction failure: shearing, splitting, and peeling. Engineered for installation speed and connection strength, the ATRA Key is a low-cost, highly effective option for establishing mechanical connections between GEOWEB sections with one quick and easy turn. The ATRA Keys are three times faster to install and three times stronger than more rudimentary connection methods, such as staples or zip ties, providing a more secure and permanent load-transfer connection at mechanical junctions. ABOUT PRESTO GEOSYSTEMS Presto Geosystems is the original inventor...

Since launching the series in 1990, KYOCERA AVX has manufactured more than 365,000 of the now-1,000 unique TRAFIM Series part numbers, all of which are widely renowned for their controlled self-healing technology, high energy density, and safe, high-reliability, and long-lifetime performance across a wide range of industrial, military, research, traction, and renewable energy applications. KYOCERA AVX , a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, is celebrating the release of its 1,000 th  TRAFIM Series high-voltage power film capacitor for DC filtering applications up to 6,000VDC.  TRAFIM Series capacitors  are widely renowned for their high energy density and controlled self-healing technology, which ensures proven-safe, high-reliability performance over 100,000-hour lifetimes at rated voltage and 80°C hot spot temperature — and up to 240,000 hours with appropriate d...

Clean Energy Technologies (OTCQB: CETY), (“CETY” or the “Company”), a clean energy company offering products and solutions in the renewable and energy efficiency markets announces Q2 2022 financial results and operational highlights.   Highlights For the three months ended June 30, 2022, the company reported sales revenue of $1,747,701 compared to $155,884 for the same period in 2021, achieving revenue growth of 1021% year-over-year. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the company reported sales revenue of $2,522,968 compared to $291,158 for the same period in 2021, achieving revenue growth of 767% year-over-year. For the three months ended June 30, 2022; our gross profits were $611,797 compared to $106,528 for the same period in 2021 achieving growth of 474%. The increase in gross profit was due to higher revenues. For the six months ended June 30, 2022; our gross profits were $1,125,990 compared to $218,539 for the same period in 2021 achieving growth of 415%. The incre...

Anaqua , the leading innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology provider, today announced that Yokogawa Electric Corporation will use Anaqua’s AQX platform to help more effectively manage their valuable IP portfolios globally. With operations in more than 60 countries, the Yokogawa Group provides advanced solutions in the areas of measurement, control, and information to customers across a broad range of industries, including energy, chemicals, biomass materials, pulp and paper, steel, pharmaceuticals, and food. Yokogawa addresses customer issues regarding the optimization of production, asset management, and the supply chain with the effective application of digital technologies. Yokogawa will use Anaqua’s AQX platform for IP management, annuities (in conjunction with Anaqua Services), patent analytics (through integration with Anaqua’s AcclaimIP), as well as AQX modules for IP awards and financial management. Nobuo Tanaka, General Manager of the Intellectual P...