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Firm recognized as 2023 Leader in Real Estate, Construction and Design  NEWARK, N.J.  –  Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, today announced that construction is complete on The Arc of Monmouth Day Habilitation Center, located in Wall Township, NJ. Ware Malcomb provided civil engineering and interior architecture and design services for the 30,000 square foot project. The Arc of Monmouth  is a nonprofit organization that serves more than 1,600 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Monmouth County. Through its staff, volunteers and donors, the organization empowers individuals with I/DD to live fulfilling, independent lives in their communities through advocacy, services and education. “We were proud to partner with The Arc of Monmouth on the design of their new facility, which brings together multiple programs to a single upgraded location that provides enhanced and integrated services to the community,...

San Antonio, Texas – John Baker, PE, a Vice President at Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN), has been distinguished with a selection to the Leadership San Antonio Class 48 (LSA 48). This prestigious program, co-sponsored by the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, is dedicated to fostering community leaders in Bexar County and surrounding areas. John Baker’s selection for LSA 48 is a testament to his exceptional leadership skills and his commitment to community service. With a distinguished military career, including more than 27 years of service and a recipient of three Bronze Star awards for combat deployments, Baker brings a wide range of knowledge to the program. His experience in leading multi-billion-dollar infrastructure programs and his role at LAN overseeing public sector infrastructure projects position him as a key influencer in shaping the future of San Antonio’s infrastructure and community development. At L...

Earning rebates no longer requires tedious processes that take up more time than the offer is worth Omaha, Neb. –  Buildertrend , the leading construction management platform for residential builders, is now eliminating the hurdles associated with earning rebates – such as lack of access, leverage or time constraints. Buildertrend Purchasing, a new exclusive rebates program, empowers builders to grow their bottom line and focus on what they do best: building and growing their businesses. This innovative program is launched in collaboration with distribution powerhouse, Ferguson. The Ferguson collaboration is the latest example of how Buildertrend continues to evolve into more than just construction project management software. Now its customers can simplify the rebate acquisition process, eliminating the tedious tasks that often discourage businesses from taking advantage of such opportunities. With the Ferguson collaboration – a national distributor renowned for expertis...

The mixed-use, four-story building includes 19 multi-floor penthouses within the 74 apartments and 14,000 square feet of ground floor retail space  TEMPLE CITY, Calif. – C.W. Driver Companies , a leading builder serving California since 1919, today announced the completion and opening of Begonia Place in Temple City, a neighborhood northeast of Los Angeles. The $37.8M mixed-use residential project is the construction firm’s first partnership with owner Begonia Real Estate Development.  With 74 apartment units ranging from 732 to 1,251 square feet, Begonia Place offers two- and three-bedroom layouts in the four-story development, 19 of which are spacious multi-floor penthouses; and at ground level are two townhome-style live-work units. All of the modern-styled apartments include private balconies or patios, with some of the larger units featuring built-in barbecues and fire pits. Residents enjoy common spaces throughout with a clubhouse, business conference center, 24-...

Ultra-High Performance Concrete innovations deliver more durable bridge deck in record time, with less cost & CO 2 CHRYSO & GCP (Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals), a worldwide leader in sustainable construction, is pleased to announce that their concrete admixtures played a critical role in the Delaware Memorial Bridge deck rehabilitation project, recently completed in November 2023. The Delaware Memorial Bridge is a pair of twin suspension bridges that span the Delaware River, connecting Delaware and New Jersey. Opened in 1951 and 1968, these massive toll bridges, each two-miles in length, are vital transportation links for the Northeastern region. After over 60 years of service, it was determined that a major deck rehabilitation was needed on the northbound bridge to prolong the service life of the existing deck. The two-year, three phase rehabilitation project kicked off in September 2022, after a successful pilot installation was performed in 2020. Challenges As a ...

Program will create a more sustainable and long-term solution for protecting Halifax’s Angus L. Macdonald Bridge Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected by Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) to perform a comprehensive suite of services for a $75 million full coating replacement program for the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge, one of HHB’s two suspension bridges in Halifax-Dartmouth. The bridge coating replacement program will modernize how protective paint is applied, creating a more sustainable and long-term solution for protecting the bridge. Stantec’s services include structural analysis, structural steel design, containment system design, coatings selection, specifications preparation, cost estimation, tendering assistance, and engineering services during construction. Over the past 60 years, HHB has experimented with several paints and coatings to protect its bridges. However, recent coating failures, rust, corrosion issues, and steel section losse...

Federal support demonstrates multimodal Interstate Bridge replacement is national priority  VANCOUVER, WASH. – Today it was announced that the  Interstate Bridge Replacement program  has been awarded $600 million in U.S. Department of Transportation Mega Program funding. Funds from this federal grant will help construct the multimodal program to replace the Interstate Bridge and associated corridor improvements. The Interstate Bridge over the Columbia River connects Oregon and Washington on Interstate 5; a critical connection that supports local jobs and families, and a vital trade route for regional, national and international economies.  The Washington State Department of Transportation and Oregon Department of Transportation submitted a joint application Mega grant request in August 2023, with WSDOT leading the process. The Mega Program (known statutorily as the National Infrastructure Project Assistance program), was created through the national...

Rapidly installed structure provides access for area residents and visitors to the Custer Gallatin National Forest    (Parsippany, New Jersey) –  Acrow , a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, has noted one of its modular steel bridges was recently installed to restore access to East Rosebud Lake in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness in Montana. The area had been cut off to vehicles since historic flooding in June 2022 caused catastrophic damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure across many areas of the South-Central part of the state. In Alpine, a community of 67 seasonal cabin owners on East Rosebud Lake, 80 stranded residents were rescued by the Montana National Guard when the bridge on the only route to the area was washed away. In addition, the damaged infrastructure prohibited access to the nearby East Rosebud Campground, a very popular U.S. Forest Service-operated destination for outdoor enthusiasts. One week after the floo...

St. Louis, MO – Integrate Construction Partners (Integrate) has completed construction of City Foundry STL’s first stand-alone coffee concept – Century Coffee Company. Located directly inside the doors of City Foundry’s Food Hall in Midtown St. Louis, Century Coffee Company is a hospitality brand from New + Found, the developer behind City Foundry STL. Designed by Lawrence Group and opened in August 2021, City Foundry STL is a 9-acre redevelopment of historic former Century Foundry and home to over 18 bars and restaurants, as well as local, regional and national food, retail and entertainment brands. Century Coffee Company officially opened on December 1 and will operate on Monday – Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 795-square-foot space features open shelving, exposed brick walls and ceilings, bright and modern finishes, wood accents and industrial styling to match City Foundry’s aesthetic. The shop also features a counter with four barstools and a small table for two, plus a new genera...

Study to identify and amplify methods to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion at water utilities WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is providing $125,000 in funding to Brown and Caldwell to develop scalable diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) best practices for water sector organizations. DE&I is a critical and growing need in the water sector as utilities measure the health and well-being of their organizations and workforce while rethinking how they engage with their communities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates 8.2 percent of existing water operators will need to be replaced annually between 2016 and 2026 (GAO 2018). Additionally, the water sector tends to be older and lacking diversity, being 85% male, two-thirds white, and having a low share of black and Asian workers employed relative to the national average (Kane & Tomer 2018). In 2018, the median age of water employees was 48, with 30-50 percent of workers eligible to reti...

CGA’s newest research highlights telecom’s unique challenges in preventing damage to underground infrastructure amidst the infrastructure boom WASHINGTON – The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) – the national association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines, people who dig near them, and their communities – announced today the publication of a new Telecom White Paper. Based on research among telecommunications stakeholders, CGA’s new research points to this sector’s impact on the U.S. damage prevention system as a whole and recommends key actions telecom organizations can take to drive damages down. CGA’s 2023 White Paper, “ Telecom’s Critical Role in Reversing Utility Damage Trends ” analyzes information gathered from 17 in-depth interviews with telecom leaders as well as data from a survey of more than 500 damage prevention industry professionals. CGA has previously published White Papers examining the roles of other key stakeholder groups in damage prevention, including n...

Houston, Texas – Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN) is pleased to announce the recognition of Russ Ford, Senior Associate, as the Most Valuable Professional (MVP) of the underground infrastructure industry for 2024. This award underscores Ford’s exceptional influence and expertise within the realm of underground infrastructure, underscoring his substantial contributions to the field. The MVP award, co-sponsored by the Underground Construction Technology Association (UCTA) and Underground Infrastructure magazine, is an annual recognition given to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional skill, innovation and leadership in the underground infrastructure sector. Ford will receive this award during the annual Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC) held in Oklahoma City on March 19, 2024. There will also be a celebratory luncheon on this day to honor Ford’s vital role in advancing industry standards over the past 41 years of his career. Upon announcing the award, Robert...

Industry Report Examines Plastic Pipe Materials and Health Impacts Decatur, Georgia – The latest report from Safe Piping Matters covers upcoming research showing commonly used plastic pipe materials can release significant amounts of microplastics and nanoplastics into plumbing systems. It also provides a look at current studies examining how these and other tiny plastic particles affect human health, including impacts on the gut, lungs, brain, and reproductive organs, as well as increasing risks from related toxins and pathogens. “The explosion of plastic pollution around the world continues to contaminate drinking water, food, and air with microplastics,” said Paul Hagar, Executive Director of Safe Piping Matters. “Our report shows why the plumbing industry needs to study the ways in which plastic pipe materials contribute to microplastic contamination.” The report summarizes a study from Polish researchers who analyzed materials taken from water-transmission systems and found...

BakerHicks, the multi-disciplinary design, engineering and project delivery company, have further strengthened their ground engineering capability with addition of in-house geo-environmental services, appointing Tim Mitchell to lead this new service offering. A full Member of the Institute of Environmental Sciences (MIEnvSC) and a Chartered Member of the Society for the Environment (CEnv), Tim brings extensive geotechnical engineering and environmental consultancy experience, having worked across numerous high-profile brownfield redevelopment projects across the UK including the expansion of Southampton and Medway Ports and at Euston Station in London. Prior to joining BakerHicks, Tim was a Director at Omnia Consulting, a multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy business. He has also held similar senior roles across geotechnical and geo-environmental consultancies in a career spanning more than 17 years. Tim will lead a team of experts providing contaminated land risk assessment...

[NEW YORK]  Kaynemaile, a leading designer and manufacturer of architectural mesh, is a winner in Architectural Record magazine’s Record Products of 2023 (Building Systems and Components) in recognition of its full-scale sustainability initiatives. Winners were selected for building systems, materials, and furnishings from around the world by an independent jury of U.S.-based architects and designers. Kaynemaile’s new  RE/8 product  is made from 88% bio-circular content that is ISCC PLUS certified and LEED enabled. The product is extremely lightweight at 0.6 lbs. per square foot, uses 20% of the energy needed to produce steel, and is 100% recyclable. RE/8 debuted at the 2023 AIA conference in San Francisco in June where Kaynemaile founder Kayne Horsham stated, “We are excited to offer architects, designers, and constructors a product made from a single sustainable circular material that is not only beautiful and functional, but also h...

CLEVELAND, OHIO –   MBMA.com : The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has announced its 2024 board of directors. These industry leaders include: Mark Van Dyken, Chair, Nucor Building Systems Christen Funk, Vice Chair, Butler Manufacturing Rob Mutersbaugh, Alliance Steel Tom Boal, Behlen Building Systems Greg Pasley, BlueScope Buildings North America Dave Koubek, Chief Buildings Austin Hess, Cornerstone Building Brands Ron Ambrosius, Inland Building Systems Steve Browning, Vulcan Steel Structures David Hirte, Akzo Nobel Coatings Chris Barton, Silvercote “It is an honor to be reelected MBMA chairman,” Van Dyken says, who is serving his second consecutive term. “2023 was a good year for the metal building community and I am looking forward to an even better 2024. I am privileged and excited to be at the helm of an organization that leads the industry through its research, education and advocacy.” “It’s been a pleasure to work with Mark Van Dyken this past ...

Article by Henry Martel, Field Application Engineer, Antaira Technologies BREA, CA  — According to the World Bank, 56% of the world’s population, representing 4.4 billion inhabitants, currently live in cities. With the population set to double its current size by 2050, nearly 7 of 10 people are expected to reside in urban areas. Accommodating the citizens of these municipalities will require greater investment in Smart City technologies by local governments. Smart Cities use Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) data-driven solutions to optimize public safety, increase sustainability, and deliver higher-quality services. In addition, they may incorporate revenue-generating strategies such as using digital platforms for ticketing, deploying fee-based services, and streamlining the paying of fines, utility bills, and taxes. Experience has shown that as cities grow smarter, they become more livable and responsive to human concerns — benefits that attract businesses and investmen...

Utility Deploys Advanced Technology Across Its Network to Accelerate Progress Towards Net Zero Emissions WASHINGTON, DC – Scottish Water has made a big dent in its greenhouse gas emissions by deploying advanced technology at 200 pumping stations across its network. By combining high-efficiency pumps and advanced digital technologies, the utility has reduced energy consumption by up to 60%, accelerating its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2040. As Scotland’s publicly owned water supplier, Scottish Water provides essential water and wastewater services to more than 2.6 million homes and 150,000 business premises across Scotland. Its pump stations move water across a large geography, including remote villages and islands, so the utility was challenged to keep energy consumption and emissions down. In collaboration with leading global water technology company Xylem (NYSE: XYL), Scottish Water began trialing a smart pumping solution at two pilot sites, Maple Grove and Cross...

Montreux, Switzerland – TOPODRONE, a Swiss based designer and manufacturer of high-precision surveying equipment, recently completed its R&D and released a new drone thermal mapping solution. TOPODRONE PT61 camera can perform detailed surveys and deliver thermal orthomosaic maps obtaining accurate 3D models. The new photogrammetry solution was initially developed in collaboration with AGROWING upon a request of a large enterprise client from North America and later on has been adjusted to a wider use of drone surveyors. It is a camera with 61 MP resolution and built-in thermal imager, and RGB lenses with different focal lengths, built-in GNSS module and IMU, as well as API for integration with any UAV. The combination of the PT61 camera with AGROWING’s multispectral lenses enables TOPODRONE to provide the camera as a dual-purpose RGB/Multispectral solution. Using the PT61 camera with AGROWING’s Quad lens, the camera provides 10 multispectral bands of 12 MP resolution each along w...

Wisdome Stockholm is a new scientific experiential arena situated in the courtyard of Sweden’s National Museum of Science and Technology in Stockholm. The Wisdome Stockholm building encompasses a wooden architectural design creating an arched-shaped room of 1,325 square meters. Stora Enso has been the main partner and delivered sustainable wooden construction materials for the project. “Wisdome Stockholm is truly a landmark building that stretches the boundaries of wooden architecture. Wood as a building material is an important part of the solution to battle climate change, enabling storage of CO2 and a sustainable construction process. Today’s inauguration showcases the unique design and sustainability benefits of building with renewable materials,” says Lars Völkel, Executive Vice President, Stora Enso’s Wood Products division. The wood used for both the LVL (laminated veneer lumber) and CLT (cross-laminated timber) building elements for Wisdome Stockholm came from sustaina...

One of multiple production runs with cement manufacturers around the world, the campaign further demonstrates commercial viability for Solidia Cement . SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation (CTS) , a leading specialty cement producer known for sustainable innovations such as Rapid Set ® and Komponent ® , recently completed a production campaign of Solidia Cement , a low-carbon cement patented and commercialized by Solidia Technologies , and is planning future campaigns. As one of multiple production runs completed at cement sites in several countries, the CTS campaign in North America further demonstrates the viability and scalability for this groundbreaking technology that dramatically reduces the carbon footprint of cement, concrete, and the building industry as a whole. “CTS strives to be at the forefront of innovative, sustainable cement technologies that are engineered for performance and high quality, and we’re thrilled to play a key role in helping to bri...

The new Thornton Facility will support high energy standards and contribute to reducing carbon impacts OSHAWA, ON –   TSX, NYSE: STN Durham Region Transit (DRT) is planning a new bus storage, operation, maintenance, and service facility to support their growing transit operations and transition the fleet to zero emission buses (ZEBs).  Stantec , a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected to provide architectural, structural, and design services for this new flagship facility. The firm is partnering with  RJC Engineers  on structural design, and  GHD  is providing electrical design services. Designed to advance the region’s current and future public transportation needs, the DRT Thornton Facility in Oshawa, Ontario, will support a fleet of 215 zero emission buses to be stored, operated, maintained, and serviced on location. In addition to the bus fleet expansion, the facility will provide a safe and ...

Cost-effective service entrance option with Russelectric quality and reliability Hingham, MA –  Russelectric , A Siemens Business, a leading manufacturer of power control systems and automatic transfer switches, announces its new RTSCD-SE Commercial Duty Service Entrance Transfer Switches, a cost-effective option ideal for commercial spaces. Industrial plants and manufacturing facilities can rely on the RTSCD-SE to combine automatic power switching with the necessary disconnecting, grounding, and bonding required for use as service entrance equipment.  Built to the same exacting standards around reliability and ease of operation for which Russelectric is well known throughout the industry, RTSCD-SE offers a superior product at an attractive price point.  The RTSCD-SE transfer switches incorporate a user-friendly operator interface panel that features a keypad with text and icons and comes standard with an historical event log. The product is available in 2, 3 and 4 ...