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PHILADELPHIA   Middle school and high school-age girls from the Philadelphia area will attend a complimentary in-person construction camp this summer to provide real-world experience, mentorship, and education about the opportunities that exist in the construction industry, regardless of gender. The camp is called  MyWIC , which stands for Mentoring young Women In Construction, and will take place two days per week in Philadelphia between July 12 and Aug. 17, 2021. MyWIC is run by the NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation, which partnered with companies like  NEST , a leading national facilities management company to make it a reality. “Many girls are unaware that a career in construction can be extremely fun and financially rewarding,” said Mary Gaffney, NAWIC Phila. Foundation Treasurer. “Through the MyWIC camp, we work to promote construction awareness as well as leadership and team-building skills, build self-confidence, self-esteem, and boost their overall self-image.” ...

New research is showing that some tiny catalysts being considered for industrial-scaled environmental remediation efforts may be unstable during operation. Chemists from the University of Waterloo studied the structures of complex catalysts known as “nanoscale electrocatalysts” and found that they are not as stable as scientists once thought. When electricity flows through them during use, the atoms may rearrange. In some cases, the researchers found, electrocatalysts degrade completely.  Understanding why and how this rearrangement and degradation happens is the first step to using these nanoscale electrocatalysts in environmental remediation efforts such as removing atmospheric carbon dioxide and groundwater contaminants and transforming them into higher-value products such as fuels. “Current electrocatalysts rely on complex nanoscale structures in order to optimize their efficiency,” said Anna Klinkova, a professor in Waterloo’s Department of Chemistry. “What we found, howeve...

Latest electric vehicle charging station adds 26 chargers in high-traffic area Pasadena, CA  As the demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure continues to grow, global design and engineering firm Stantec is helping to bring another charging plaza to the City of Pasadena, California. Following the May 2020 launch of the Marengo Charging Plaza , one of the largest public fast-charging stations in the nation, the new Arroyo Parkway Charging Depot will be located on the southwest corner of East Glenarm Street and the beginning of the 110 Freeway in Pasadena. The Arroyo Charging Plaza will include fast-charging stations owned by the City and by Tesla, bringing approximately 26 additional chargers to the area. Stantec will assist with the design of the DC Fast Chargers, which serve all EV types. “Fast” chargers are high-power EV chargers that minimize charging time, getting drivers back on the road with at least an 80% charge in approximately 30 minutes or less. Stante...

Source expands its same-day delivery service, bringing its large digital product catalog to six new cities across the country PORTLAND, OR — Portland-based commercial construction startup, Source, announced the expansion of it’s resource centers into six major U.S cities. The resource centers will give local design and architecture firms, as well as developers and manufacturers, access to Source’s digital platform and concierge services, material libraries, and same-day sample ordering. In addition to established resource centers in Portland and Seattle, Source is expanding its full suite of services to NYC, Honolulu, Chicago and Phoenix. Through its partner, JLL Commercial Real Estate, Source has located its operations in the middle of each city’s design hub, further cementing its place in the local design community. Furthermore, its partnership with PRO manufacturers allows commercial architects and design professionals access to Source’s platform and resource centers at no additi...

NEW HAVEN, CONN.  – Architecture, art, and advisory firm Svigals + Partners, renowned for inspiring workplace environments, has announced the completion of renovations for the local headquarters of leading educational software developer, Technolutions. At the same time, the firm has also announced the completion of the ed-tech firm’s new workplace in Portland, Oregon. Tasked with concurrently designing both offices in a style that reflects Technolutions’ state-of-the-art product and bold mission, Svigals + Partners worked with contractors and subtrades at each location to execute similar designs with congruous finishes and branding. The resulting expressive, highly effective workplaces both present an imaginative, futuristic aesthetic intended to articulate the founding principal’s vision. Now located in downtown’s prominent Connecticut Financial Center, the Technolutions headquarters relocated from the nearby Gold Building in a move...

McCarthy enters partnership guaranteeing interviews for interested soldiers after their service. Dallas  — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. recently hosted a signing ceremony, formalizing the national construction firm’s partnership with the U.S. Army Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) program. McCarthy joins with other leading corporations to connect with active and former military professionals for future employment opportunities. “The PaYS Program supports the Army’s mission to recruit with integrity, the highest quality of men and women in order to connect America with its Army,” said Lt. Col. Samuel Jungman. A strategic partnership between the U.S. Army and a cross section of leading private industry, academia and businesses, the Army PaYs Program offers soldiers an opportunity to serve their country while preparing for their future. Qualified applicants in the Army and Army Reserves or Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) enrolled in the program are guaranteed fi...

(Fort Worth/Dallas/Houston/Austin, Texas) – VLK Architects proudly announces that Jason Blanks, Lloyd Condon, Brad Ewing, John Novak, Rudolph (Rudy) Starks, Jr., and Jim Wallace have been promoted to senior associates. The criteria to become a senior associate at VLK are individuals with significant experience and qualifications relative to their role within the firm. Senior associates are self-motivated leaders who consistently take the initiative and use their capabilities, talent, and commitment to assume significant leadership roles. These dedicated individuals constantly serve and demonstrate the importance of participation in the community, making their professional and personal contributions to national organizations and meaningful industry causes. Jason Blanks, NCARB A project director passionate about design details, Jason Blanks offers our clients extensive expertise in designing and producing large-scale and complex projects. He has extensive specialized experience desig...