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(New York, N.Y. ) – Thornton Tomasetti announces that Senior Consultant Raymond P. Daddazio , Eng.Sc.D., P.E., F.EMI, has been awarded the 2021 Homer Gage Balcom Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Metropolitan Section. The  Homer Gage Balcom Award  is presented biennially to an individual who has demonstrated a lifetime of achievement in the structural engineering of buildings, along with a commitment to the advancement of the structural engineering discipline of civil engineering. The award is named after H. G. Balcom, a structural engineer and a pioneer in designing tall structures to account for lateral wind forces. Daddazio has made significant contributions to the structural engineering of buildings and the advancement of civil engineering, especially in the use of applied science and analytics to improve structural design and performance. His contributions span the critical areas of shock and vibration, extreme loadings on s...

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.  (NASDAQ Global Select Market: CWCO), a leading developer and operator of advanced water supply and treatment plants, has been invited to present at the Bank of America 2021 Water Conference being held virtually on December 6, 2021. Consolidated Water president and CEO, Rick McTaggart, and executive vice president and CFO, David Sasnett, are scheduled to present and participate in one-on-one virtual meetings with institutional analysts and investors throughout the conference on December 6, 2021. Management will discuss the company’s  recently reported  third quarter 2021 results and future growth opportunities, including expanding the company’s  PERC Water  subsidiary’s recurring revenue streams through additional water and wastewater facility operating and maintenance contracts. Management will also discuss the anticipated positive impact of the  reopening of tourism ...

Built to deliver an improved customer experience, the new 4-tonne, Cat ®  304, and 5-tonne, Cat 305 CR, Next Generation Mini Hydraulic Excavators deliver more power to the pumps, higher bucket breakout forces and deeper standard digging depths to increase performance by up to 20% over their E2 series counterparts. Their industry-leading grease intervals and extended filter service life, combined with common components throughout the line and flat, easy-to-replace side panels, deliver up to 10% lower owner and operating costs. The new 304 and 305 CR models are the final machines to be reengineered to the Cat next generation mini hydraulic excavator line concept. From the 1.5- to 10-tonne class models, all 17 – 20 Cat mini hydraulic excavators in the range (depending on region) offer common features and consistent controls layout to simplify training and operator adaptation. New 304 increases stability Built with a new reduced radius design, the 304 features a narrow, 1700-mm (66....

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ecobot announced that Grant G. McCullagh has been appointed to its board of directors. The former vice-chairman and executive vice president of AECOM has 35 years of experience as a top management executive at several global corporations and is deeply involved in the construction technology industry. “Grant’s experience and connections will serve the company well as we pursue our vision to accelerate construction starts responsibly and leverage environmental data into massive improvements throughout the construction lifecycle,” says Lee Lance, CEO at Ecobot. “This is exactly the blueprint we had when we initially invested in Ecobot, and it is great to see it all coming together,” says Tim McLoughlin, partner at Cofounders Capital and board director at Ecobot. “At Cofounders, we know that it is critical to pull in investors and board members that have deep industry expertise. That is exactly what we got when Shadow Ventures invested and when Grant j...

Selecting the right blower for reliability and cost-effective operation In the wastewater industry, aeration processes are essential to achieving high water quality standards, but they can also be one of the largest energy consumers. This combination makes reliability and energy efficiency very important factors when operators are looking to replace existing blowers or install a new process. Edward Paro, Portfolio Manager Compressors & Aeration at Sulzer, offers advice on specifying blowers and how to optimize performance while minimizing costs. Blowers have been used in wastewater treatment plants for decades, which means that legacy equipment could be due for replacement or running costs need to be re-evaluated. Blower technology has also developed considerably over the years so reliability and efficiency have both improved. This means that cost savings made in the first few years of operation can quickly offset the investment in new equipment. Gathering reliable data Making...

Investing in Foremen Helps Companies Improve Efficiency and Retain Talent SUGAR LAND, Texas (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  HCSS, a leading provider of innovative software that helps heavy civil businesses streamline operations, is hosting a first-of-its-kind Foreman Users Group Meeting (UGM) targeting foremen and superintendents only. Attendees to the Foreman UGM, held Dec. 20, 2021, in Dallas, Texas will assess and improve the effectiveness of their usage of HCSS product features and industry knowledge. Attendees leave with a toolset to help them supercharge their effectiveness and efficiency in the field. “HCSS solutions empower field leaders with technology to address the workforce shortage and other challenges,” says Mike Rydin, CEO, HCSS. “The Foreman UGM will focus on helping foremen use those tools to make better decisions. The companies who are sending foremen understand that investing in their best foremen’s futures by helping them grow professionally not only helps retain th...

Company grows more than 300 percent, adds 100+ employees in last year; still hiring Creates first Chief Scientist role, as well as appoints first COO Expands office and hardware development real estate footprints in both Seattle and Perth Launches new website,  FirstMode.com SEATTLE (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —   First Mode , a creative engineering company, announced a series of staff growth records, internal promotions, and real estate activities at its headquarters in Seattle and its subsidiary in Perth, Australia. First Mode Creating More Jobs in 2021 and 2022 Over the last year, First Mode has grown more than 300 percent, to employ more than 150 employees. Due to the need for engineering and other technical talent to support ongoing sustainability and exploration solutions, the company has leased premium office space in downtown Seattle to house more than 200 staffers, and is expanding its state-of-the-art hardware development lab nearby. First Mode intends to create an add...