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Muskegon, MI – Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodized aluminum, highlights its anodized aluminum for architectural applications. Lorin’s coil anodizing process builds an anodic layer from the aluminum, bonding it to the surface at the molecular level, thus protecting the aluminum from the elements. The anodized aluminum will not chip, flake, peel, or corrode and also resists scratching. With a Mohs Hardness score comparable to sapphire, and corrosion resistance that leaves the metal unaffected by salt and air, coil anodized aluminum provides durable beauty that cuts maintenance costs while providing added environmental benefits. All of these benefits make the material ideal for your architectural needs. Coil anodized aluminum can be made in numerous colors. For example, for exterior use, Lorin can match most any natural metal look, including shades of zinc, steel, titanium, copper, gold, brass, bronze, and natural aluminu...

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced $20.9 million in grant awards for 88 Tribal projects that will reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries on Tribal lands. The grants, from the Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund for proven countermeasures such as pavement markings, rumble strips and better pedestrian infrastructure, are one way in which the Biden-Harris administration is investing in communities across the country and addressing the unacceptably high number of roadway deaths, as laid out in the Department’s  National Roadway Safety Strategy . Transportation-related injuries and fatalities affect Native American and Alaska Native populations at greater rates than other demographic groups, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. “The crisis of traffic deaths on our nation’s roads stretches across the country, and that devastation is experienced at even higher rates in co...

(Splendora, Texas) The Splendora Independent School District (SISD) has selected Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) to be the Program Manager for the completion of the voter-approved 2022 $201 million bond. LAN will provide program management services, overseeing $86 million for the construction of two new replacement elementary schools on greenfield sites. The replacement of Peach Creek Elementary School and Greenleaf Elementary School will each encompass approximately 130,000 square feet, providing ample space for classrooms, administrative offices, specialized facilities, and recreational areas. Each school will serve grades PK-5 and have a capacity for 1,000 students to support the growing school district. SISD Superintendent Jeff Burke, Ed.D. said, “As Splendora ISD moves forward into the needs of a fast-growth district, we look forward to working with LAN on two new Elementary replacement campuses. These campuses will provide exceptional learning environments to student...

DUBLIN, Ohio —Verdantas, a private-equity-backed solution provider of sustainable infrastructure engineering, planning, and environmental science services that supports clients’ sustainability, resiliency, and strategic infrastructure objectives, announced today that Jesse Kropelnicki will succeed Gerry Salontai as CEO effective September 1, 2023. “I am thrilled to announce Jesse as the next Chief Executive Officer of Verdantas. This move follows the succession plan established at our platform formation in 2020 and aligns with my intent since inception to withdraw from day-to-day management when an appropriate successor was identified. Jesse has been an asset to our organization as Verdantas’ COO, consistently demonstrating exceptional leadership and a deep understanding of our industry and our organization.” said Gerry Salontai, CEO of Verdantas , “I have full confidence in his ability to lead our company to new heights, driving innovation, growth, and sustained success. I look forwa...

BOSTON, MA –  Today,  Digital Twin Consortium ® (DTC) published  The Why and the What of Digital Twin Building Performance and Sustainability: An Owner’s Perspective . This guide is the first in five user guides designed to assist an owner or occupier with new or existing digital twin-based building decarbonization implementations throughout the lifecycle. This first guide addresses such questions as “Why should we do this?” and “What are the objectives for sustainability, efficiency, resiliency, health, risk mitigation, performance, reliability, and accountability?” “Many owners have set aggressive decarbonization, net-zero, and sustainability plans. These targets typically include goal setting such as achieving net-zero by 2030, erasing carbon footprint by 2050, and decarbonizing across global portfolios by region by specific calendar years,” said Dan Isaacs, GM & CTO of the DTC. “The new user guide can help building owners determine if they are aggressive enough ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Coffman Engineers Inc. (Coffman) congratulates the Anchorage civil and corrosion control engineering groups for being a part of the team that received Alyeska Pipeline Service’s Atigun Award for Teamwork. Coffman played an integral role on the team that earned the award for their role in the Mainline Integrity Investigation project at Pipeline Mile Post 781.14 of the 800-mile Trans-Alaska Pipeline that transports oil from Prudhoe Bay on the North Slope to Valdez. Alyeska’s Atigun Award recognizes people, teams, and their work to make the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System and those around it safer and more efficient, responsible, and innovative. The long-anticipated pipeline integrity investigation project took place above Keystone Canyon, just north of Valdez, under challenging conditions. The investigation required a deep excavation in an area with steep terrain and loose ground with a pipeline depth of cover of more than 40 feet. Other challenges included unknown ...

[San Antonio, Texas] – Tindall Corporation, one of the largest precast concrete manufacturers in North America, recently announced the completed expansion of its Texas facility. The finalization of this project has added 69 thousand square feet to the location, enhancing its capacity to a total of 180 thousand square feet. In addition to the increased square footage, the corporation’s workforce has also grown by approximately 150 team members. The heightened capacity is a significant achievement for Tindall as it positions the company to better serve the commercial construction industry in the South-Central states. This investment reflects the company’s dedication to providing its expertise for even more businesses in the market for everything from data center development to multi-use commercial structures. “We’re proud to continue diversifying our capabilities beyond your average precast concrete solutions,” said Greg Elliott, vice president and general manager of Tindall’s Tex...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Medaro Mining Corp. (CSE: MEDA) (“Medaro” or the “Company”) is delighted to announce the launch of its 2023 exploration fieldwork program (the “Program”) on the Rapide Lithium Property (the “Property”) situated in Val-d’Or, Quebec, Canada. Building upon the success of the 2022 exploration efforts, which revealed lithium anomalies through soil sampling, the Company is eager to advance its understanding of the Property’s lithium potential. The primary objective of the 2023 work program is to expand upon the findings of the previous year by extending the soil grid to the north and establishing two additional soil grids in the northern and southern sections of the Property (see Figure 1 below). This strategic approach will allow for comprehensive coverage and enhanced exploration insights. Proposed Soil Grid _ Lithium assays In addition to expanding the soil grid, the Company will undertake prospecting, mapping, and rock chip sampling a...

Collin College held a dedication ceremony for its new construction safety lab, sponsored by McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. McCarthy recently announced its five-year sponsorship of the safety lab at Collin College’s  Technical Campus  in Allen, Texas. The safety lab will offer hands-on educational opportunities to students in the construction management program.  The construction management program is a “two plus two,” where students earn an associate degree after their first two years with the option to continue to pursue a bachelor’s degree. The lab will serve to build a pipeline of talent for the construction industry and offer construction students real-world learning opportunities. McCarthy will provide guest lectures and demonstrations at the lab, as well as programs taught by female leaders from McCarthy’s  Partnership for Women , a national resource group focused on supporting women in the industry. McCarthy has been recognized by the Association ...

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has presented Donna Stoughton with its Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition for her many years and number of contributions to the industry.  Stoughton, who recently retired from WL Plastics, was the first woman to chair the organization’s board of directors since it was founded in 1950.  During her 20-year affiliation with PPI, Stoughton served and chaired numerous technical and other committees, and was featured in PLASTICS NEWS as one of the Women Breaking The Mold. PPI President David M. Fink presented the award during the group’s annual membership meeting held in Maui during May.  “I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Donna at PPI.  Her intelligence and drive to make this industry better and better have always been strong.  Whether it has been as a leader or a participant, she contributed so very much.  Just a few of the positions she held were our board chair, vice chair of the board, and the...

NATIONAL engineering consultancy Rodgers Leask has relocated in Liverpool to a larger premises following a successful first year operating in the city and recent team expansion. Having taken the keys to a 1,200 sq ft workspace at Helix on Edmund Street in the city centre, Rodgers Leask will be delivering more projects across the North West utilising the expertise of new head of civil engineering Peter Collier, structural technician Connor Holland and graduate structural engineer Christopher Moss. Having been involved in regionally significant projects within the past year, such as Trident Business Park in Warrington, the appointment of Peter Collier has been made to kickstart the national consultancy’s civil engineering offering in the North West – which will complement its existing structural engineering popularity. Peter said: “The opportunity at Rodgers Leask plays to my strengths. I’ll be bringing different disciplines together to work on projects that really make a differen...

LOS ANGELES   –   Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, today announced Sergio Valentini, AIA has been promoted to Principal in the Los Angeles office. In this role, Valentini is responsible for the continued leadership and growth of the office. “Sergio has led the continued growth and diversification of our Los Angeles office,” said Radwan Madani, Vice President, Operations for Ware Malcomb. “He’s been instrumental in helping our team win cutting-edge, high-profile design projects in a highly competitive market, offering diverse services and product type expertise.”  Valentini joined Ware Malcomb in 2019 as Studio Manager, Architecture. In 2020, he was promoted to Director, Architecture and in 2021, he landed his most recent role of Regional Director prior to this promotion. A licensed architect, his 20 years of experience leading large international projects from early concept stage through construction administration have helped the Los Angeles o...

NEW YORK  – The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has announced the regional finalists of the 2023 ASME Innovation Showcase (ISHOW), the prestigious international accelerator of hardware-led social innovation. Eight social ventures from throughout the Americas and United Kingdom will pitch their innovative solutions and participate in an extensive design and engineering review with judges in a virtual event beginning July 18. Three regional winners will be announced in a  virtual awards ceremony on Wednesday, July 26 at noon EST . Register  here . The ISHOW USA finalists,  whose innovations provide affordable, sustainable agricultural technology and energy solutions, will vie for a share of $30,000 in seed grants and technical support to help bring their design innovations to market for the benefit of underserved communities. The regional finalists are: Burn Design Lab  (Vashon Island, Wash., U.S.) for its “BDL Improved Shea Nut Roaster” – an i...

COLUMBUS – With rapid economic growth happening throughout the state, Governor Mike DeWine put funding into the recent transportation budget to allow the Ohio Department of Transportation to conduct a $10 million study to look at the state’s transportation needs now and into the future. The consulting team has been selected and the study will launch in August. “Our state’s economic engine is in high gear, and we want to ensure that our transportation system is fully aligned with that growth,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “This study will show us where we need to be making investments to keep us moving forward.” The Ohio Department of Transportation is working with the Ohio Department of Development and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation to analyze statewide and regional demographics, investigate economic development growth opportunities, examine current transportation systems and capacities, and forecast passenger and freight travel needs over the next 10, 20, and 30 yea...

CLEVELAND, OHIO –  www.mbma.com:  The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is pleased to welcome two new companies to its membership ranks.  Ascent Buildings, LLC  joins as a Building Systems member, and  RMG Erectors & Constructors, LLC  is a new Associate member.   Ascent Buildings is a metal building manufacturer based in Portland, Tennessee, and was founded in 2020. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pennar Industries Limited. RMG Erectors & Constructors, located in Sewell, New Jersey, is one of the nation’s largest metal building systems erectors.   “MBMA is continually working to drive the metal building systems industry forward,” says Tony Bouquot, MBMA general manager. “Faced with ever-changing codes, standards and industry advancements, companies today need support from MBMA because we look out for their interests and help them grow. As new members, Ascent Buildings and RMG Erectors and Constructors can count on the...

Taylor Design, an ENR 500 design firm with five offices throughout California, named two new principals – Director of Science & Technology Enrique Ceniceros, AIA, LEED and WELL AP; and Director of Interior Design Stephanie L’Estrange, CID, IIDA. They were recognized by the firm for their leadership, collaboration and dedication to building a successful team and loyal customer base in their areas of expertise. “We’re honored to have these extraordinary professionals joining our principals’ group,” said Taylor Design President Kevin Hinrichs, AIA. “Enrique and Stephanie are perfect additions, not only because of all that they have achieved in their varied careers, but also because of the complementary skills, experiences and expertise that they contribute to firm leadership. It couldn’t be a better fit.” Ceniceros joined Taylor Design in 2021, and in less than two years expanded Science & Technology into a formidable department focused on the growing California market. In 2022,...

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, July 11, 2023 — Solidia Technologies , a provider of decarbonization technologies and sustainable, high-performance building material solutions, has formed a mutually beneficial partnership with equipment supplier Pathfinder Systems for Solidia’s new dry-cast concrete production facility currently under construction at Alamo Junction in Elmendorf, Texas. This pairing of industry leaders goes far beyond just equipment supply and installation by providing a unique training and process innovation opportunity for the next generation of manufacturers and equipment operators. Pathfinder is the exclusive U.S. representative for Tiger Machine , one of the world’s leading manufacturers of concrete products equipment. Pathfinder will outfit the plant with a customized solution for Solidia’s low-carbon, high-strength pavers and concrete products, including the concrete products machine and material handling equipment. In addition to producing Solidia Technologies’ products...

NEW YORK (July 11, 2023)  –  Mickey , a B2B technology company, announces the launch of its Mickey | Contractor Direct division, which will be focused on assisting contractors with building project order fulfillment – from product procurement to shipping updates and online payment functionality. This new division will further expand Mickey’s construction and building material reach by helping more contractors source the supplies they need in one platform – all powered by the company’s proprietary technology.  Mickey | Contractor Direct will become the ultimate source for construction firms looking to source everything for their building project – from lumber and framing to doors and windows and beyond. Contractors and builders will be able to track their quotes and contracts, and buyers will get a real-time view into the status of their orders, shipments, and invoices – all through a portal powered by ‘Mickey OS,’ the company’s proprietary operating system that also powe...

NEWBURGH, Ind., July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Energy Systems Group, LLC, (“ESG” or the “Company”), a leading sustainable energy solutions provider focused on energy efficiency, sustainability, resiliency, and infrastructure improvement solutions, is pleased to announce that it has been acquired by funds managed by the Power Opportunities strategy of Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree”). In partnership with ESG’s management team, Oaktree’s investment will support the Company’s strategic growth plans by leveraging ESG’s national platform and expertise in developing and implementing sustainable energy services for its public and private sector customers. “ESG is excited to partner with the team at Oaktree who have a proven track record of successfully investing in and growing companies in our industry and who share our values and support our commitment to the customers and communities we serve,” said ESG’s President Steve Craig. “The partnership will allow ESG to continue to ...

  ARCADIA, Calif. – July 10, 2023 – R.D. Olson Construction , an award-winning general contracting firm in California, today announced that construction is underway on Hilton’s latest hotel in Arcadia, California. Guests staying in one of its 173 rooms will have access to the hotel’s restaurant, banquet hall, meeting rooms, and a rooftop bar and lounge overlooking nearby Santa Anita Racetrack.  Located at 123 W. Huntington Drive near the 210 freeway, the hotel will serve as a high-end hospitality option for travelers in the Northern Los Angeles and Pasadena areas, with the famous Rose Bowl Stadium just eight miles away.  Work on the full-service hotel will include the adaptive reuse (and extensive structural modification) of an existing three-story office building, in addition to the ground-up addition of a new six-story tower. This carefully planned phased work is a specialty of R.D. Olson Construction. Once completed, the property will total 138,000 square feet.  Th...

Amy Squitieri has been selected as Mead & Hunt’s next Chief Operations Officer (COO)/President. In this role, Amy will help lead the firm toward its strategic goals and vision, helping Mead & Hunt become a future-ready firm today. Amy has been with Mead & Hunt for 30 years and has held many roles throughout the company. Upon joining the firm, Amy established a dedicated Cultural Resource Management (CRM) practice that fit seamlessly within the firm’s legacy of infrastructure design work. Since then, the practice has grown significantly in size and services. Most recently, Amy has served as the Environment and Infrastructure Group Leader since 2007, greatly expanding the company’s water practice and leading multidisciplinary staff to deliver engineering and technical services to clients nationwide. Amy’s business operations, client relationships, and people development skills have helped the business grow significantly both organically and through mergers and acquisitions. ...

FORT ERIE, Ontario   –  Abatement Technologies , a manufacturer of specialized construction containment products designed to help protect those in and around construction in occupied spaces, announces the opening of its new global headquarters in Fort Erie, Ontario. The multi-purpose, 100,000-square-foot facility is now home to the company’s manufacturing and warehousing operations, as well as its research and administrative departments. Within this state-of-the-art facility, Abatement Technologies will leverage innovative manufacturing and production processes to support the company’s long-term growth plans.  Located at 1481 Harber Court, the new headquarters gives Abatement Technologies the bandwidth to increase its competitiveness on a global scale by driving efficiencies and bringing processes that were once spread across multiple sites under one roof. The company currently has 170 employees across North America, with 100 of them located in the Fort Erie area.  ...

Residents and visitors to Clearwater, Florida, have a new destination to enjoy in their backyard. Coachman Park now welcomes guests to its redeveloped 24-acre urban waterfront. The city held its grand opening for the $84 million project on June 28. Designed by global firm Stantec and constructed by Skanska, the reimagined park gives the community a new engaging space for families and friends to gather, and it will play host to a variety of events and musical performances. Connecting the waterfront to the rest of the city, a new Civic Gateway Plaza links the park to Downtown Clearwater, while a Bay Walk promenade lets visitors take in views of the Intracoastal Waterway. These connections increase connectivity to Clearwater’s core downtown area and provide walkable pathways to the waterfront. The Civic Gateway Plaza greets park goers to the  525,000 square feet  of new park greenspace, and the park amenities invite them to explore the natural beauty of the reimagined ...