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With substations playing a key role in the creation of resilient power systems as part of the clean energy transition, Oluic’s experience will be crucial in this national leadership role at WSP. Zoran Oluic has been promoted to national director of substations at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. Oluic currently leads WSP’s multidisciplinary engineering team on the AVANGRID Brightline Bulk Electric System (BES) program, where WSP is serving as program manager and owner’s engineer. The BES program will significantly increase the capacity and reliability of the electrical transmission and distribution system in upstate New York and Maine; it includes the development and upgrade of more than 40 transmission and distribution substations, which convert high-voltage energy to a level suitable for consumers, and more than 200 miles of transmission lines. In his new role, Oluic will apply his extensive expertise in substation engineering and experience ma...

Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced that Catalina Rocha has been promoted to Studio Manager in the firm’s Vaughan, Ontario office. As Studio Manager, Rocha is responsible for leading the Architecture team and managing clients and select projects. A licensed architect with more than 25 years of experience, Rocha   has a background in architecture and interior architecture that includes industrial, office and retail projects. She is skilled in project management, consultant and client coordination, design development, contract documents and contract administration. Rocha joined Ware Malcomb in 2013 as a Project Manager and quickly advanced to a Senior Architect role. For the past eight years, she has been part of the continued growth and expansion of the region’s architecture and advanced manufacturing studios. She has worked on several key projects in the region, including Mississauga Gateway Centre HOOPP, a 450,000 square-foot, two-tower offi...

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (“Bowman”) (Nasdaq: BWMN) announced that it has appointed  Dan Swayze, PE, as Executive Vice President of Energy Services  to lead the continued expansion of the company’s renewable energy business. Swayze brings over 25 years of experience in consulting engineering serving in a number of leadership roles related to renewable energy and energy efficiency. Most recently, he was chief operating officer at Onyx Renewable Partners L.P., a national renewable energy developer and financier established by Blackstone in 2014. In this position, he led the engineering, procurement, construction and asset management divisions of the New York City-based company. “Over the past 10 years, I’ve known Dan well and have respected him as a leader in the engineering and energy consulting business,” said Bowman Chief Executive Officer Gary Bowman. “Dan is passionate about the business opportunities presented by the energy transition and I’m deligh...

Expanded and Rebranded Product Suite Streamlines Revit  Project Setup, Model Management, and Documentation for AEC Industry Microdesk , a leading provider of BIM, Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) services announced today the integration of its BIMrx product line into Symetri ’s Naviate® at Autodesk University 2022 in New Orleans, LA, September 27 – 29, 2022. The expanded and rebranded suite of products, which aims to improve workflows for architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals, will streamline Revit project setup, model management, and documentation enabling users to move projects faster with Core, MEP, Fabrication, and Cloud Manager applications. Autodesk University attendees can demo the updated version of Naviate at the co-branded Microdesk and Symetri booths 114 and 120. Microdesk was acquired in March 2022 by Symetri, part of the Addnode Group and an Autodesk Platinum Partner in Europe. By joining forces, ...

CarbonCure Express EPD is a streamlined, cost-effective way for concrete producers to measure the carbon impact of their concrete products and win new business in the growing green building space CarbonCure Technologies , the global leader in carbon dioxide removal technologies for the concrete industry, today announced the launch of its environmental product declaration service, CarbonCure Express EPD. An EPD is an independently verified document that quantifies carbon emissions, environmental impacts and other life cycle information of a concrete product, in the same way that nutrition labels report ingredients and calories in food products. CarbonCure Express EPD leverages real-time concrete plant data to automate and streamline product-specific environmental product declaration (EPD) generation. The new EPD service is CarbonCure’s latest offering in its platform of solutions and services for low carbon concrete manufacturing. A recent industry survey and new policymaking  ...

QuiCur technology remarkably increases design flexibility for power circuits in increasingly sophisticated automotive applications ROHM Semiconductor  today announced the  BD9S402MUF-C , a new buck DC/DC converter IC with built-in MOSFET (switching regulator) for automotive applications such as infotainment and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) incorporating onboard sensors and cameras that are becoming more advanced. In recent years, safety requirements in the automotive sector have increased as technological innovations in accident prevention and autonomous driving continue to progress. In line with this, SoCs and MCUs that control ADAS incorporating onboard sensors and cameras are leading to greater sophistication, necessitating power supply ICs to operate more stably even under severe load current fluctuation conditions. To meet these needs, in 2017, ROHM established  Nano Pulse Control  ultra-high-speed pulse control technology that provide...

Book now to speak with subject matter experts about intelligent measurement, reliable communications, and actionable data to mitigate risks and address today’s water challenges Badger Meter—a global innovator of flow measurement, water quality and control products—offers a broad range of solutions that help utilities with risk mitigation, asset optimization, cost reductions, enhanced sustainability, customer satisfaction and revenue capture. Badger Meter will be exhibiting alongside Analytical Technology, Inc. (ATi) and s::can GmbH in Booth 529 at the upcoming WEFTEC 2022 conference and exhibition, being held October 10–12 in New Orleans, Louisiana. During the event, Badger Meter will have an impressive lineup of subject matter experts available to discuss best-in-class solutions to the challenges facing today’s water utilities and how they support intelligent measurement, reliable communications, and actionable data. Cheryl Ades Anspach, Senior Product Manager Expertise in ult...

Solvay’s CYASORB CYNERGY SOLUTIONS ®  stabilization technology enables 3TREES to meet 25-year material anti-aging requirements, a critical element in advancing BIPV technology and market growth Solvay announced today a collaboration with 3TREES, a leading Chinese building materials manufacturer, to develop building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) thermoplastic polyolefin roofing membranes that comply with new 25-year weathering requirements. The project will support China’s goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 by accelerating the adoption of distributed rooftop BIPV installations. The demand for BIPV products continues to rise globally, driven by construction projects, new material options and growing consumer preference for sustainable solutions. In China, using BIPVs to replace conventional thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) building materials for applications such as roofs, skylights and facades is an emerging trend. Aging requirements for BIPV TPO roofing far exceed the 10-ye...

New compliance software functionality from 120Water bridges LCRR inventory data and state reporting requirements Forging a path through the rapidly evolving landscape of Lead and Copper Rule Revision (LCRR) implementation, 120Water, NRWA’s preferred provider for managing lead and drinking water programs, is debuting an update to the way its software manages inventories in direct alignment with EPA recommendations. Dubbed the Public Water System (PWS) Portal , it will be introduced at the upcoming National Rural Water Association (NRWA) WaterPro Conference on Sept. 26-29 in National Harbor, MD. PWS Portal will allow public water systems to manage their service line inventories in accordance with EPA and State standards and easily report those inventories annually to their state drinking water branch. Under the LCRR, utilities must compile a location-based inventory of service line materials by October 2024. A 2021 survey conducted by 120Water found that only 36 percent of utilities ha...

Project will have a peak on-site construction workforce of 300, creating new jobs in Frio County McCarthy Building Companies  has contracted with  Leeward Renewable Energy  (LRE) as the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contractor for a utility-scale solar farm in Pearsall, Texas located approximately an hour southwest of San Antonio. McCarthy is responsible for the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of the 200-megawatt (MWac) facility. McCarthy’s Renewable Energy & Storage team is currently hiring approximately 150 more new craft workers to construct the Horizon Solar project, with new crews starting work in October. The project will have 300 construction workers on-site at peak construction. The majority of the workers will be recruited from the local area and the military veteran community. Area residents and military veterans interested in working on the solar project should visit  www.McCarthy.com/careers/ search , and...

Community Grants Program proposals due Nov. 18 The Port of Long Beach is accepting proposals for energy efficiency projects that qualify for funding under its award-winning Community Grants Program. The Community Grants Program is a more than $46 million effort designed to help those in the community who are most vulnerable to port-related impacts. Combined with a previous program started in 2009, the Port of Long Beach has set aside more than $65 million, making it the largest voluntary port mitigation initiative in the country. To date, $36.5 million has been committed. Projects that receive grants will serve people most sensitive to port impacts, including seniors, pregnant women, children, and those with asthma or chronic illnesses. Public and private agencies are eligible to apply; home improvements are not eligible. To view the program’s relevant Facilities Improvements guidelines and the pre-solicitation workshop held earlier this month, go to  www.polb.com/ grantopportun...

VICKSBURG, Miss. –  A researcher from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) has been awarded funds through the Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholar Seed Grant (SEED) Program. Research Mechanical Engineer Dr. George Stubblefield was one of 21 grant awardees named from across the Army, Navy, Air Force and other Department of Defense (DOD) agencies. This grant will support Stubblefield’s smooth particle hydrodynamics research. Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 40 attend a U.S. Air Force school for airfield damage repair at the Red Horse Engineering facility on Kadeena Air Base. Air Force engineers specialize in airfield repairs, water and fuel units and engineering surveying. The SMART Scholar SEED Grant program aims to develop a cadre of future DOD subject matter experts who will conduct high-impact research at SMART sponsoring facilities. The program awa...

Pleasanton, Calif. — Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley has named Annie Kao, Simpson Strong-Tie Vice President of Engineering, to its Board of Directors for the term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024. As a board member, Kao will contribute her expertise to advocate for the building of safe and sustainable housing. Kao is a California state-licensed professional engineer and received her MS in structural engineering from the University of California, Berkeley and her BS in engineering from Harvey Mudd College. She joined Simpson Strong-Tie in 2006 as a branch engineer at the company’s Riverside, California location and was promoted to Vice President of Engineering in 2019. Kao’s responsibilities include: Leading the research and development of new technologies and products Operating university-grade test labs and developing advanced research test programs Creating technical resources such as literature and technology tools to support design professionals Pro...

Now that the International Building Code allows mass timber construction up to 18 stories tall, developers and architects in many U.S. jurisdictions are considering building big — with wood structures. A key reason is that life-cycle assessments of timber structures show vastly reduced embodied carbon, which directly impacts global warming In one case – a new academic building for a major university – structures designer Buro Happold determined that a timber option would slash embodied carbon by more than half as compared to a comparable concrete structure. “Mass timber offers newly viable options to significantly reduce embodied carbon in large-scale building projects,” says Paul Richardson, principal at Buro Happold and leader of the structural engineering team in their Boston office “By sourcing natural materials and building effectively, we’re making a powerful case for building to fulfill the ambi...

PHILADELPHIA—The Harman Group, now IMEG, is proud to announce the opening of Arthaus, 301 S. Broad St., Philadelphia. The exquisite, 47-story, 400,000 square-foot residential tower fits seamlessly into the atmosphere of upscale art, culture, and entertainment along the Avenue of the Arts. The luxury high-rise includes 107 condominiums, curated amenities, ground floor retail, and above-ground parking for 151 cars. A grand opening celebration was held Sept. 20. The Harman Group, now IMEG, provided structural engineering and parking consultancy services for the project in partnership with developer, Dranoff Properties, architect, Kohn Pederson Fox Associates, PC., construction manager, and INTECH Construction. “We have had the privilege of providing structural engineering and parking design for some of the most transformative projects in Philadelphia and we are honored to add Arthaus to our portfolio of completed projects,” said Kirk Harman, managing principal of The Harman Group, now I...

Azumo , a display technology company that’s 10 times more energy efficient than traditional backlit LCDs and produces brighter, sharper screen resolution in sunlight, today announced a partnership with  FIH Mobile (Ticker：2038.HK) , the leading electronic manufacturer in the worldwide mobile device industry, to design and manufacture the next generation of frontlit LCD 2.0 reflective displays. As a subsidiary of Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) (TWSE:2317), the world’s largest electronics manufacturer, FIH Mobile has accumulated extensive knowledge and decades of experience in delivering high-complexity and customized manufacturing solutions, which enable Azumo to scale existing manufacturing capabilities for its reflective frontlit technology at multiple facilities in Mexico and China. To extend the collaboration, the two firms have decided to co-develop the next generation of adaptable LCD 2.0 products by leveraging their core strengths. “The future of display technology wi...