Invent It. Build It — is specifically designed for Los Angeles-area girls ages 10-18, their parents, and educators who spend the day participating in engineering activities and competitions in addition to learning about local clubs, after-school programs, scholarships, and future careers. 

This year, IIBI features Jay Flores and Diana Mogena, global STEM ambassadors. Founders of Invent the Change, Jay and Diana, are incredible engineers who aim to use the entertainment factor of magic to increase awareness of STEM. Featured on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior and starring on over 75 shows on networks like Telemundo and ESPN, Jay will bring STEM center stage as Diana demystifies science through eight cool experiments.   

Deysi Melgar, former host of PBS’s series Design Squad, will challenge pre-college students, 10-13, to build a functioning balloon-powered car. Students will test their skills by seeing how fast their cars travel.

Tamara Robertson, former MythBusters host, will lead a fun and dynamic hydraulic lift-building activity for pre-college students, ages 14-18 right after the opening ceremony. in the afternoon. During this session, students will build hydraulic lifting systems (similar to scissor lifts), and SWE will have a load capacity competition to see whose device can lift the most weight.

Career Fair — the world’s largest career fair for women engineers and technologists. At WE23, collegians and professionals of all backgrounds, disciplines, and sectors have the unique opportunity to connect with hundreds of organizations that are committed to advancing women in STEM. Thousands of attendees explore new possibilities at a dynamic career fair filled with academic, internship, and career opportunities with top employers.

When:     October 26-28, 2023

Where:   Los Angeles Convention Center/West Hall/1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California 90015

Media  For press interested in covering WE23, please register at https://we23.swe.org/resources/press/

Contact:  For more information, visit https://we23.swe.org or email cmartin@davidjamesgroup.com.

For decades, the industry has focused on lowering operational carbon in buildings by decreasing energy usage. However, experts now recognize the importance of reducing the embodied carbon in construction projects caused by extracting, fabricating, transporting, installing, maintaining, and disposing of building materials and raw material components. To address this, industry programs such as the American Institute of Architects’ 2030 Commitment and the Structural Engineering Institute’s SE 2050 Commitment aim for net-zero emissions before the effects of climate change become irreversible. As a signatory member of SE 2050, SGH is eager to support these programs and encourage the ongoing conversation.

“Global temperatures are increasing, and our profession is in a powerful position to help. At SGH, our people feel we have the obligation to reduce the environmental impact of our building projects,” said Niklas Vigener, SGH Chief Technical Officer. “We know that our work contributes to carbon emissions, and we recognize that we have the expertise to do something about it. I’m looking forward to seeing these conversations and learning what more we can do to bring about sustainable change in the industry.”

The “Cutting Carbon” series features four sessions:

• 3 October: Embodied Carbon 101 (Part 1), presented by Julia Hogroian and Andrea Bono.
• 10 October: Facades, Glazing, and Roofing (Part 2), presented by Anna Burhoe, John Jackson, and Travis St. Louis.
• 17 October: Structural Steel and Concrete (Part 3), presented by Eric Fleet, Julia Hogroian, and Matthew Sander.
• 24 October: Fireproofing and Wood Structures (Part 4), presented by Kevin Black, Michael Richard, and Mark Webster.

All sessions will be held on Tuesday afternoons at 12:00 p.m., EDT. Participants will earn 1.0 AIA CES Learning Unit (LU/HSW) for attending the live webinar. Registration is free and space is limited.

The opening of the ElevateAEC conference is just two weeks away, and the really exciting news is that there’s still a chance to attend. So, if you’ve got some wiggle room in your calendar for this largest in-person gathering of industry leaders and award-winning firms, book it now. The event is scheduled from Sept. 13-15 and will be held in Frisco, TX (the new headquarters of the Professional Golf Association – PGA) at the newly-opened Omni PGA Resort. 

This highly-rated resort is located amongst the beautiful rolling hills of the former Fields Ranch and is just minutes from downtown Frisco. Conference attendees will be greeted with legendary Texas hospitality and unmatched luxury throughout the resort–a venue that provides an ideal place to network, learn and have a little fun to boot. 

So, let’s dive in and see what inspiring and innovative things are planned for this year’s ElevateAEC conference. It’s your last chance to join in. 

10 Reasons to Attend the Sixth Annual ElevateAEC 2023

1. You’ll join like-minded people who all seek to “elevate the industry.” 
2. You’ll listen to inspirational keynote speakers. This year’s opening keynote speaker is Harry Clark, best-selling author of Mistakes Millionaires Make.  See a complete list of speakers here. 
3. You’ll get to partake in collaborative panel discussions and share problems, solutions and ideas. 
4. You’ll learn from the industry’s best and brightest how to implement strategies and tactics for everything from new ways to drive performance and efficiency to recruitment, retention, remote work and more. 
5. You’ll get to choose from 16+ educational sessions to help you with specific items on your to-do list. Recruitment and retention strategy questions? We’ve got answers. Want feedback on your ownership transition plan? We’re listening. Interested in switching up your leadership strategies? We’ve got some ideas. 
6. You’ll network, connect, and collaborate and likely make some new connections to last a lifetime. 
7. You’ll meet nearly 30 speakers from across the industry working in a variety of capacities from presidents/CEOs and CFOs to HR directors, marketing and communication directors and venture/innovation officers. Here’s a complete list of speakers and events. 
8. You can add a strategic leadership coaching program to your conference ticket. (See details below). 
9. You’ll enjoy some fun recreational activities. Play a little golf; rejuvenate at the spa; or sip on a poolside cocktail.  
10. You’ll be part of a movement – one that’s transforming the industry – one step at a time.  

And, if those aren’t enough for you… there’s more. 

A Strategic Leadership Coaching Program Focuses on Self-Awareness 

This year’s Elevate AEC 2023 conference kicks off a new leadership program targeted to top leadership to help them improve social and cognitive skills through strategic self-awareness. It’s funded through a research grant and will be offered free of charge to Elevate attendees (excluding a $195 fee for an online assessment). 

Goals of the program include: 

• Fostering strategic self-awareness.
• Equipping leaders with evidence-based cognitive and behavioral tools to enhance their ability to analyze situations, make decisions, and execute strategies.
• Improving overall well-being.
• Improving resilience, grit and coachability.

An Iconic Black-Tie Gala Honors 2023 Award Winners 

While learning is the primary focus of the ElevateAEC 2023 event, we know how to make time for some fun too – and we do it with flair. During this year’s black-tie gala, we’ll honor the 2023 winners of the Hot Firm list, Best Firms To Work For, Marketing Excellence, Excellence in Client Experience, Rising Stars, Top New Ventures, and the Jerry Allen Courage In Leadership Awards. 

So, ready to book it? It’s easy. There are a few different ticket options available. Book your choice here. If you have questions or are interested in getting a group rate, contact: events@zweiggroup.com or call the Zweig Group team at 800.466.6275. 

Founded by Southern Nevada Water Authority and hosted American Water Works Association (AWWA), WSI tackles the complex issues faced by water utilities and technology providers, such as drought, climate variability, evolving regulations and public trust. It brings together water utility professionals, irrigation experts, efficient fixture manufacturers and many others with an interest in creating a sustainable water future.

“The knowledge-sharing at WaterSmart Innovations is critical in finding the right path to a sustainable water future,” said Barb Martin, AWWA director of engineering and technical services. “WSI provides a platform for both the water efficiency technology creators and the practitioners who will apply these innovations to address unprecedented water resources challenges. The WSI conference serves as a catalyst for driving sustainable practices and fostering collaboration among water professionals worldwide.”

Participants at WSI will have the unique opportunity to engage with leading experts and industry professionals who will share their insights and knowledge on various topics, including:

• New Technologies: Discover cutting-edge technologies that enhance water efficiency and conservation efforts.
• New Strategies and Programs: Explore innovative approaches to water sustainability and conservation.
• Customer Engagement: Learn about exciting ways to engage customers in water-saving initiatives.
• Water Resources Management: Explore new strategies for managing and preserving water resources.

The conference, hosted at the South Point Hotel Casino & Spa, features a comprehensive lineup of professional sessions, covering a broad range of subjects, from advancing the adoption of efficient products to expanding the use of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and exploring alternate water supplies. Stakeholder engagement and community involvement will also be key discussion points during the event.

The conference’s exhibit hall will showcase innovative water products, services and strategies, providing valuable insights for water conservation efforts.

“The WaterSmart Innovations sessions are great,” said Patrick Watson, conservation services administrator, Southern Nevada Water Authority. “However, the discussion between sessions is where great ideas form.”

Registration for the 2023 WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition is now open. For more information and to register, please visit https://www.awwa.org/Events-Education/WaterSmart-Innovations. 

This packed symposium will explore design concepts, tools, and approaches for fire-safe buildings, and highlight the role of fire safety in sustainable design and education. Speakers will share engineering solutions on topics related to sustainable building design, reducing embodied carbon, fire performance of sustainable construction products, fire testing, fire service opportunities, holistic building performance design, building information modeling (BIM), and more. The event will also present insight into external living walls, battery/energy storage systems, façade systems, photovoltaics, mass timber, and more.

The symposium will include opening remarks from SFPE President Jimmy Jönsson, FSFPE, on the Society’s new position statement that confirms SFPE’s commitment to engineering a sustainable and fire resilient built environment.  Symposium Co-Chairs Brian Meacham, PhD, PE, CEng, FIFireE, FSFPE, and Grunde Jomaas, PhD; along with SFPE Interim CEO Chris Jelenewicz, PE, FSFPE, will deliver opening remarks. The full program and speakers are as follows:

• Designing for Sustainability and Fire Safety, by Jakob Strømann-Andersen, Henning Larsen Architects
• Gaps in Science, Policy, and Legislation, by Chris Trott, Foster + Partners
• The Impact of Fire in the Context of Sustainability, by Birgitte Messerschmidt, Director, Research. M.Sc., National Fire Protection Association
• Framework for Sustainable and Fire Resilient Buildings (SAFR-B), by Margaret McNamee, PhD, Professor, Lund University
• External Living Walls – Sustainable and Fire Safe? by Wojciech Węgrzyński, PhD, Instytut Techniki Budowlanej
• Batteries and Energy Storage Systems, by Daniel Joyeux, Efectis
• Fire Performance of Façade Systems, by Jose Torero, FSFPE, PhD, CEng, University College London
• Fire Safety of Building Applied Photovoltaics and Building Integrated Photovoltaics – from Testing to Implementation in Standards, by Giombattista Traina, MSc, Eng, Istituto Giordano
• Research Facts and Myths Related to Mass Timber, by Rory Hadden, University of Edinburgh
• Life Cycle Assessment of Wooden Buildings in Europe, by Erwin Schau, PhD, InnoRenew CoE
• Fire Safe Design with Timber, by Joachim Schmid, Ignis Consulting
• Mjøstårnet – Timber Fire Safety in Practice, by Leif Tore Isaksen, Sweco Norway AS
• The FRISSBE Project and its Research Advancements Towards a Fire-Safe Sustainable Built Environment, by Grunde Jomaas, PhD, Andrea Lucherini, PhD, & Ulises Rojas-Alva, PhD, FRISSBE, Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute (ZAG)
• AFireTest – Future of Design-optimized Fire Testing, by Ruben Van Coile, PhD, Ghent University
• Energy Storage System Research: Fire Fighter Response Safety Sean DeCrane, Director, Health and Safety, International Association of Fire Fighters
• SFPE Foundation and the Grand Challenges in Sustainability & Resilience, by Natalia Florez, PhD, Stellenbosch University
• Educating Sustainability Conscious Fire Safety Engineers, by Bart Merci, PhD, Professor, Ghent University
• Holistic Building Performance Design, by Benjamin Ralph, MEng PGDip PhD FIFireE FIMechE CEng, Foster + Partners
• Role of BIM in Sustainable and Fire Resilient Design, by Michael Stromgren 

The symposium will also include panel discussions on the role of fire safety in sustainable design, fire safety challenges of sustainable technologies, the role of timber in a sustainable built environment, and more.

This SFPE Engineering Solutions Symposium is being held partnership with FRISSBE and made possible with the support of Danfoss Fire Safety and Evox; a limited number of sponsorships and exhibit opportunities are still available. 

Early-bird registration discounts are available through October 27. To learn more or to register for the SFPE Engineering Solutions Symposium on Mass Timber, visit www.sfpe.org/fssbdsymposium today. 

“ElevateAEC 2023 is shaping up to be one of our best conferences to date,” said Chad Clinehens, President/CEO of Zweig Group. “Attendees will walk away with actionable learnings from our subject matter experts and impressive keynotes on a variety of timely and relevant topics, including ownership transition, corporate governance, AI implications, and more.”

Keynote speakers:

• Harry Clark, best-selling author of Mistakes Millionaires Make, who will share practical advice on financial planning and maximizing value in firms.
• Bolanle Williams-Olley, CFO and co-owner of Mancini Duffy and author of BUILD BOLDLY, who will delve into the power of bold leadership and how it can drive personal and organizational growth.
• Bill McConnell, CEO of Vertex, who will provide valuable insights into the industry’s current economic conditions and trends that will impact its future.    
• 2023 ElevateHER® cohort will present the findings and final deliverables of their team projects that explore tangible actions we could all take to ensure a sustainable AEC workforce.

Breakout session topics:

• Compensation strategies to drive recruiting and retention performance
• Employee ownership strategies
• AI and the coming changes to design production
• Using fractional chief officers to boost leadership and organizational performance
• A CEO’s perspective on how equity initiatives drive recruiting and retention performance
• Strategic leadership coaching for entrepreneurs
• Using a strategic plan to build a best firm culture
• Driving performance with a powerful mission

Along with the ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala, Zweig Group is offering its M&A Next Symposium (September 12-13) as a pre-conference add-on. Attendees can come in a day early and gain incredible insight into an industry force that affects all firms: mergers and acquisitions. Whether you are looking to grow through acquisition, sell your firm to drive opportunity for employees, or just learn more about something that is affecting the value of every firm in North America, M&A Next will be a valuable add-on for all firm leaders.

The Omni PGA Frisco Resort, which opened May 2023, will offer ElevateAEC attendees and their guests a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Conference attendees will enjoy access to the resort’s four onsite pools, rejuvenating treatments at the resort spa, and inventive fare at 13 on-site dining destinations. Conference attendees will have access to the resort’s two 18-hole championship courses, will be able to practice on a two-acre putting course, and continue after dark at The Swing, a lighted 10-hole, par-three short course.

ElevateAEC promises to be a transformative event, where AEC firm leaders can dedicate time to work on themselves and their organizations, driving personal and professional growth. Attendees may receive up to nine CE credits over this two-day event. Zweig Group is an approved CE provider with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM).

“Whether you are a seasoned industry veteran or a rising star, this event offers an incredible opportunity to network, learn from industry leaders, and celebrate the remarkable achievements within the AEC community,” said Clinehens. 

Registration is open for the 2023 ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort taking place September 13-15. Click here to register or for more information.

The 2023 ElevateAEC Conference is sponsored by SES ESOP Strategies, Unanet, Corporate Tax Advisors, Clayton & McKervey, EPSA USA, Emissary Recruiting Solutions, Civil + Structural Engineer Media, and The Zweig Letter Podcast.

By Liisa Andreassen

YAY – or should we say YEA – the time is here; don’t miss your chance to enter this year’s dynamic Yearbook of Engineering Achievement (YEA) competition which opens up on September 13. The competition, in its third year, is hosted by Civil+Structural Engineer Media and will highlight the most outstanding architecture, engineering, and construction projects of 2023. The deadline to enter a project(s) is October 18th.  

What is YEA?

YEA showcases AEC projects that have clearly moved the industry forward through community and environmental impact, innovative technical processes, or groundbreaking vision and execution.  Firms from all fields of the AEC industry are invited to submit any project completed, or scheduled to be completed, within the 2023 calendar year that are from any of these five categories: 

1. Housing/Residential
2. Transportation/Infrastructure
3. Water/Stormwater/Wastewater
4. Environmental/Sustainability
5. Small Firm (fewer than 50 employees)

Project submission(s) must also: 

• have a positive impact on the communities in which they are built;
• use a key technology or strategy to achieve larger goals; and 
• achieve other outstanding designations pertinent to the AEC industry.

There’s no fee to submit a project and firms are encouraged to enter more than one, though only one project per category is permitted. And, the project needs to be completed or scheduled to be completed before the end of 2023.   

Once a firm has decided what project (s) it would like to enter, the rest is easy. There’s a short information form which asks a few questions about the project and also requests photos/videos.

The winning projects from the 2023 YEA competition will be featured in the December issue of Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine and the project that earns the most overall votes will be awarded the 2023 Summit Project. Each of the winning projects will have their own page on the website and the Summit Project will be featured on the cover of  Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine’s December issue.

How does it work? 

As a leading source of business news, thought leadership, and project information for the AEC industry, Civil+Structural Engineer Media is proud to serve the world’s designers. That’s why it leaves the fate of the winners in the hands of a jury of AEC peers and colleagues. After all, these are the boots on the ground people – the experts, professionals, and leaders who work to elevate the AEC industry every day. 

Last year’s Summit Award winner was from the transportation and infrastructure category – The Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement  – submitted by HNTB. The project was the largest and most complex bridge building project in the history of Los Angeles and set a new threshold for seismic safety and expanding the utility of urban bridges. Its submission received over 2,000 votes which was testament to the project’s groundbreaking vision and execution.  

The submission that garnered the most votes from the water/stormwater/wastewater category was the Vertex Companies project in the City of Houston. This one involved a major public transit line for America’s fourth most populous city and the project was completed with minimal impact to the city’s population. 

The social, environmental, and economic impacts of these projects are largely localized and benefit the communities in which they are built. So, no matter the impact – whether improved flood control or transit times – these projects have on the built and natural environment, they have been done in a way that improves the lives of the people who live in that community. 

And, when you share your projects with others through a competition like 2023 YEA, you become part of something greater than just your firm or community. You’re promoting industry-wide thought leadership and fostering an innovative path into the future by demonstrating just what’s possible when you combine capabilities and ingenuity. The bottom line? You’re helping to elevate the AEC industry. 

So, are your wheels turning? Do you have some potential contenders in mind? We’d love to see them and invite all of our readers to join us in celebrating the projects that have elevated the AEC industry and set the bar for future endeavors. Entries will be hosted on the C+S website through the contest voting period (October 27-November 10) and website visitors will be encouraged to vote once per day for the project they feel most represents the best of the best in the AEC industry. 

For more information about the contest and to submit your entry, visit:   https://csengineermag.com/yea/. And, if you have any questions about the submission process, please contact Luke Carothers  at: lcarothers@zweiggroup.com. 

Exponent will also offer a live and archived webcast of the conference call, accessible from the Investor Relations section of the company’s website, http://www.exponent.com/investors. A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until Thursday, August 3, 2023 by dialing (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 and entering passcode 1934428#. 

About Exponent
Exponent is an engineering and scientific consulting firm providing solutions to complex problems. Exponent’s interdisciplinary organization of scientists, physicians, engineers, and business consultants draws from more than 90 technical disciplines to solve the most pressing and complicated challenges facing stakeholders today. The firm leverages over 50 years of experience in analyzing accidents and failures to advise clients as they innovate their technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Exponent may be reached at (888) 656-EXPO, info@exponent.com, or www.exponent.com.

Best known for her large-scale projects that connect the emotional quality of human engagement with space, Reddy is the sixth designer to produce the Summer Block Party’s signature installation, and the first BIPOC woman to partner with the Museum on this annual exhibition.

“My mantra is form follows feeling,” Reddy said. “I believe that architecture, environments, and experiences play an essential role in shaping an understanding of ourselves as humans with agency, equity, and empathy.”

Bringing this ethos to LOOK HERE, Reddy has designed an installation of reflective fractals that visitors encounter on an oval ramp that fills the Center Court of the Museum’s Great Hall. Oversized mirrored elements shaped like ‘fortune-tellers’, the folded paper playthings that have engaged kids for generations, hang from above. The reflection of the Museum’s interior, the movement of the elements, and the changing light as the sun passes through space will transform the Great Hall into a contemplative though dynamic space during the day, and a disco at night.

As visitors make their way along the ramp, they will also encounter iconic images of activist gatherings in Washington, D.C. such as the 1963 March on Washington. This underscores the idea that Washington was designed, not only to house a democratic government, but also to be a physical representation of democratic ideals and beliefs. It also furthers Reddy’s philosophy that buildings and landscapes impact how we feel and, in turn, shape our society.

“As visitors experience the images of activism in LOOK HERE, it’s my hope that they will see themselves in the reflective surfaces, as part of these important moments in our history,” said Reddy.

At the peak of the ramp, visitors will encounter a round platform with padded seating where they can recline below a series of reflective elements, this time in the form of another familiar toy, the kaleidoscope. Yet, in lieu of colored beads and sequins, these 8-foot-long kaleidoscopes focus on and reflect the stunning architectural elements of the building including its eight massive Corinthian columns.

“Summer Block Party is back, and Suchi Reddy’s design is intriguing, peaceful, and playful,” said Aileen Fuchs, President and Executive Director of the National Building Museum. “By transforming our Great Hall into an abstract ‘Hall of Mirrors,’ we hope our visitors will come to appreciate the Museum’s unique architectural details and D.C.’s important activist history through an entirely new lens. We know our visitors are eagerly awaiting this hugely popular annual installation and we can’t wait to welcome them in to experience LOOK HERE!” she added.

The Museum offers various free and ticketed programs and events throughout its Summer Block Party in conjunction with LOOK HERE including:

Reflections: Meditation and Sound Bath
Monday, July 3, 4:30 pm (and every Monday through August 28)

Daybreaker
Friday, July 7, 6 am
Daybreaker, the early morning dance movement, returns to the Museum for the fourth year on Friday, July 7 at 6 am.

Late Nights
Thursdays – July 13, July 27, August 10, and August 24, 6:30 pm
The Museum reprises its popular Late Nights, offering special evening hours Thursday July 13, July 27, August 10, and August 24. Each Late Night features music, food trucks, and beverages for purchase.

Spotlight on Design
Monday, July 17, 6 pm
Spotlight on Design lecture with Suchi Reddy

Kaleidoscope Workshops
Saturday July 22 and Saturday August 26, 1:30 pm
Kaleidoscope building workshops.

Ward Days–Free Admission for DC Residents by Ward
The Museum once again hosts Ward Days in partnership with the Council of the District of Columbia. Ward Days feature free admission to LOOK HERE and the Museum’s exhibitions for residents of all 8 Wards of Washington, D.C. Each Ward is assigned a particular day Thursday, July 20: Wards 1, 4, 5, 6; Thursday, August 3: Wards 8 and 3; and Thursday, August 17: Wards 2 and 7.

“Amazon is thrilled to partner with the National Building Museum to present LOOK HERE and to share Suchi’s innovative design with our community,” said Patrick Phillippi, Amazon’s Head of Community Engagement in the Greater Washington Region. “We can’t wait to see LOOK HERE and we’re excited to bring this installation to the city and hope all D.C. residents will have an opportunity to experience the Museum this summer through the Museum’s Ward Days.

SUMMER BLOCK PARTY SPONSORS
Amazon is the presenting sponsor for Summer Block Party. Additional support from Luminux® reflective panels, Jancik Arts International, Inc., DPR Construction, 84 Lumber, and The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment.

Maris-Tech will also present a live demonstration of two of its customized AI-based solutions with cutting-edge, unique technology for HLS applications such as border and crowd surveillance, smart cities, and critical infrastructure security.

The Jupiter-AI is a low-latency streaming and YOLO-5-based AI (detection, classification, and tracking) solution for remote platforms, such as drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (“UAVs”), and robots using four cameras, including HDSI, analog and USB.

The Callisto platform, a next-generation 8K ultra-HD video and Hailo-8-based AI acceleration edge computing platform will demonstrate AOL’s AI application using several IP cameras, suitable for traffic control and safe city applications.

“We are excited to present and demonstrate our innovative products and their applications together with our partners, highlighting our successful cooperation with AOL and PEL and a testimony to Maris-Tech’s position in the global HLS market,” said Israel Bar, CEO Maris-Tech.

About Maris-Tech Ltd.

Maris-Tech is a B2B provider of video streaming and AI technology, founded by veterans of the Israel technology sector with extensive electrical engineering and imaging experience. Our products are designed to meet the growing demands of commercial and tactical applications, delivering high-performance, compact, low power and low latency solutions to companies worldwide, including leading electro-optical payload, RF datalink and unmanned platform manufacturers as well as defense, HLS, and communication companies. For more information, visit https://www.maris-tech.com.

Registration is free to full-time graduate and undergraduate students, but all entrants are required to have a faculty sponsor. “The contest last year was enormously successful with both individual and team entrants from across North America,” says W. Lee Shoemaker, Ph.D., PE, MBMA director of research and engineering and contest organizer. “We expect even more this year with this timely and interesting design topic. We encourage students to learn more about metal building systems as they offer an enormous range of possibilities.”

Robert Kobet, who was advisor to the winning Kent State team for MBMA’s 2022 competition, is an adjunct professor in Kent State’s College of Architecture & Environmental Design. Of the competition experience he says: “I am amazed about how much my students learned about putting together any building (structure, skin, mechanicals, etc.) because of this competition.” He adds, “It was the right size, the right program and the right time. And the MBMA team was so helpful in providing introductions, resources and webinars.”

A total of six prizes will be given—one overall winner, two graduate and three undergraduate honors. Awards will be divided between the students and faculty sponsors. Teams may also enter, and prizes will be divided and distributed equally to each member of a registered team. Contest winners will be announced on Feb. 27, 2024.

Further details about design parameters, judging criteria and submission requirements are available at www.mbmaeducation.org. Also, questions can be addressed to Lee Shoemaker at mbma@mbma.com.

Bentley Systems’ Rodrigo Fernandes, Empowering Sustainable Development Goals (ES(D)G) Director, will participate in an expert panel discussion at Environment Analyst’s Global Business Summit in Chicago, Illinois. He will specifically focus on how organizations involved in infrastructure can successfully integrate sustainability and resilience into their development and project delivery. Fernandes will also highlight the latest news about Bentley’s product strategy for supporting carbon footprint reporting and optimization in infrastructure projects.

In a rapidly evolving landscape, the Global Business Summit provides an opportunity to come together with over 150 sustainability consulting leaders, clients, and stakeholders to explore how sustainability and ESG drivers are impacting the North American market. Attendees will learn how to respond to these drivers, as well as how to develop strategies to fully integrate ESG within the corporate business framework and showcase real action.

Who:

The following people will be presenting alongside Fernandes at the expert panel discussion:

• Hollie Schmidt, Director, Resilient + Sustainability Business Advisory, Jacobs
• Lauren Swan, Vice President, Director of Resilience and Sustainable Development, AECOM
• Joyce Coffee, President, Climate Resilience Consulting
• Michael Johnsen, Senior Advisor for Climate and Sustainability, Federal Railroad Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation

When:

The Global Business Summit runs from June 27 to June 28, 2023. Fernandes will be a panelist at the following event:

Wednesday, June 28, 11:15 a.m.

Expert Panel Discussion: Successfully Integrating Sustainability and Resilience into Infrastructure Development and Project Delivery

Moderator: Susan Reisbord, EVP environmental services, Stantec

Where:

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel

221 N Columbus Drive

Chicago, IL 60601

Media Interviews

Rodrigo Fernandes and Kaustubh Page, Bentley’s director of product management, will be available for one-on-one interviews during the event, as well as virtually after the event—particularly to discuss the latest news on Bentley’s product strategy and solutions for carbon footprint reporting and optimization. To request an interview, please contact Michaela Romero at Michaela.Romero@bentley.com or +33 188463963.

A well-known geotechnical expert, and member of DFI, Gómez will travel and present a series of lectures to university students, professional groups and industry associations. The program promotes the field of geotechnical engineering and deep foundation construction by encouraging students to explore a career in the deep foundations industry, providing information on topics of interest to members of the industry and raising awareness of how DFI and its activities support the industry.

Gómez has more than 35 years of design and construction experience in geotechnical projects nationally and internationally. He has led numerous foundation, dam rehabilitation and earth support projects where he has developed cost-effective, constructible solutions.

He has authored over 80 publications on a variety of geotechnical and structural topics and on soil-structure interaction. He has been teaching courses on soil mechanics, foundation design, ground improvement and ground stabilization since 1985 as an adjunct professor at various universities, and as an instructor for the National Highway Institute (NHI) and other entities throughout the Americas and Europe.

Gómez obtained a civil engineering degree at Universidad Católica in Caracas, Venezuela, and a Ph.D. in civil engineering from Virginia Tech.

Following are the topics available for the 2023-2024 traveling lecture series:

• The L-2 Viaduct No. 1, Venezuela
• Exploration, Design and QA/QC for Rigid Inclusion Projects
• Dos and Don’ts in Lateral Stabilization of Soils Using Deep Foundation Elements

Learn more about the Traveling Lecturer program, request the Traveling Lecturer to speak at your event or nominate someone as a future Traveling Lecturer.

When it comes to quiz shows, no one has done it better than Jennings. The former Utah software engineer rose to fame in 2004 when he spent six months as a contestant on Jeopardy! His 75-game streak and $2.52 million in winnings are still Jeopardy! records today.

In 2020, he was named the show’s “Greatest of All Time” after winning a prime-time tournament against legendary champs James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter and earned an additional $1 million. In 2022, he signed on as permanent co-host for the show with Mayim Bialik.

In the wake of Jennings’ life-changing Jeopardy! reign, he appeared on TV shows from The Tonight Show to The Simpsons and Sesame Street. Barbara Walters named him one of the 10 most interesting people of the year. Jennings is the author of 13 books, including New York Times bestsellers like Maphead, about geography obsessives, and Because I Said So!, debunking parenting myths. His most recent book, 100 Places to See After You Die: A Travel Guide to the Afterlife, will be published this summer. He currently stars on ABC’s hit game show The Chase, as well as Master Minds on GSN, and co-hosts the twice-weekly podcast Omnibus.

The Hal Hunt Lecture was established in 1989. The lecture was named in honor of Hal W. Hunt, one of the initial organizers of DFI. From inception to 2014, notable communicators in the deep foundations industry were awarded this honor to provide presentations at DFI’s conference each year. Beginning with DFI’s 40th Anniversary Conference in 2015, celebrities with inspirational and motivating stories have been invited to deliver the lecture.

More information on the DFI Annual Conference is available at www.dfi.org/Annual2023.

Interstate Bridge Replacement Program neighborhood forums: 

When: 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 31

Where: Vancouver Community Library, Columbia Room, 901 C Street, Vancouver, Washington 98660

When: 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 6

Where: Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs, Large Conference Room, 731 N Hayden Meadows Drive, Portland, Oregon 97217

Details: No formal presentations will be provided. Attendees are welcome to come and go at their leisure during the three-hour events to view maps, design visualizations and program information on the following topics: 

• Program overview including schedule, cost and funding estimates
• National Environmental Policy Act process 
• Design options being studied
• National Historic Preservation Act process to identify historic properties
• Urban design work
• Future and ongoing community engagement opportunities 

Questions about the neighborhood forums or other topics may be sent to info@interstatebridge.org. 

Grant Hosticka, the Head of Enterprise Solutions Engineering for DJI, will participate as a guest speaker at ElevateUAV. He has helped many commercial organizations successfully deploy drones. Grant was one of the first people to graduate with a degree in Unmanned Systems and also has his private pilot license. Prior to joining DJI, Grant built his experience and UAV acumen by running his own drone service company, conducting utility field inspections of critical infrastructure.

Tom Cerchiara from Pix4D will also be joining in to provide AEC professionals with an overview of how reality capture using both drones and mobile devices saves money, reduces delays, and increases safety. In this session, attendees will learn how to use PIX4Dmatic, PIX4Dsurvey, and PIX4Dcloud for drone-based mapping, and to deploy terrestrial workflows with PIX4Dcatch and the viDoc RTK Rover for ground control and ground-based reality capture. Pix4D will present end-to-end workflows for multiple industries including mapping and surveying, construction, stockpiles, infrastructure inspections, and underground utilities.

Tom is a Professional Land Surveyor with 23 years of experience working on construction, energy, and public works projects. He is a thought leader when it comes to advancing digital transformations with cost-efficient and easily deployable solutions, augmented reality, and computer vision.

For those in the public safety space, Drone Nerds will have a guest speaker from a local Fire Department, Mike Sember, who is a firefighter and paramedic. Mike will elaborate on the benefits of drones within the public safety space, particularly on how departments across the nation are using drones for disaster response and rescue operations.

Additionally, Dr. La’Quata Sumter will present a session on how early education on technology, drones, and STEM is transforming the future of students. As the growth and potential of the drone industry has increased over the last few years, it has created a need for drone education. This presentation will highlight the importance of drone education in driving growth in the industry. By teaching students how to design, build, and operate drones, we can create a workforce equipped with the skills necessary to meet the growing demand for drone-related services.

ElevateUAV will be held in Miami, FL, on July 26th-27th. As a premier industry event, the conference will connect drone manufacturers, developers, pilots, enthusiasts, and enterprises; early bird tickets are available now on elevateuavsummit.com

The ElevateUAV Summit will be held on July 26-27, 2023 at the FIU Biscayne Bay Kovens Conference Center in North Miami, FL. Organizations or experts that wish to participate in the Elevate UAV Summit can connect with the event organizers at support@elevateuavsummit.com.

Upcoming events nationally highlight these ideas. They include a luncheon talk at the City Club of San Francisco on June 8, “Resiliency Solutions for Historic Buildings,” led by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Historic Resources Committee and including San Francisco Chronicle critic John King and the Port of San Francisco’s Diane Oshima. “We’re going to talk about the complexities of climate change with sea level rise and the impact to historic buildings and sites on the Embarcadero waterfront,” says Page & Turnbull’s John D. Lesak, AIA, FAPT, principal and vice president. He adds that historical context helps illuminate current projects and potential solutions.

In a keynote address this month, Page & Turnbull’s president will discuss “reimagining existing buildings, and celebrating communities” at the national conference of the Association of Licensed Architects (ALA) on May 18^th outside Chicago. The keynote, “Days of Miracle and Wonder,” looks at how the architecture profession has become more collaborative and is now tackling critical issues, “intent on creating better places and better communities.”

Further east on June 21, the Docomomo US National Symposium in New Haven will take on the theme of “Complexities of the Modern American City,” to include a session on arts and cities. Speakers include Page & Turnbull’s James Mallery, associate principal, and Hannah Simonson, cultural resources planner, with related takes on museum reinvention. Mallery will speak about The Cheech, an adaptation of the 1960s main library in his hometown of Riverside, Calif., to become a new center for Chicano art. For her part, Simonson will speak on how redevelopment has shaped San Francisco’s public art.

Board president of the Northern California chapter for Docomomo US, Hannah Simonson leads frequent walking tours of San Francisco’s Modernist enclave of Diamond Heights. For the AIA’s A’23 Conference on Architecture, she also helped to organize the Friday, June 9 tour, “Work. Dine. Play: Embarcadero Center in 1970 & Today,” which examines John Portman’s vision for the five-block complex of interior urbanism and Late Modernist architecture. A second tour on June 7 will look at the transformation of Mario Ciampi’s 1970 brutalist art museum at the University of California, Berkeley, into a state-of-the-art life science laboratory: The Bakar BioEnginuity Hub. As preservation consultant, Page & Turnbull supported the team’s conversion to a new “use that saved a seismically unsafe structure from demolition.”

Also at the A’23 conference, acclaimed Page & Turnbull leader H. Ruth Todd, FAIA, has co-developed a tour called “Evolving San Francisco’s Southern Waterfront.” Including visits to major projects, the June 8 tour shows how the former industrial and military southern waterfront of San Francisco has transformed over two decades, much of it with Page & Turnbull’s involvement. Highlights include formerly underserved areas including Mission Rock and the new Chase Center, Pier 70 and the Potrero Power Station in Dogpatch, as well as the India Basin Shoreline Park and Hunter’s Point Shipyard.

Last week, WTS International announced the keynote speaker for the event, Cassandra “Cassi” Chandler, in a Thursday session sponsored by HNTB.  Chandler is an innovator, strategist, investigator, and leader who has broken barriers, led diverse teams, and built cultures of motivational leadership and inclusivity at some of the world’s most important organizations, including Bank of America. She was also the first African American female to serve as a special agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).

“We are excited to hear from Cassi Chandler in Atlanta,” said Sara Stickler, President and CEO of WTS International. “Close to 1,000 WTS members and transportation stakeholders will have the privilege to hear about Cassi’s trailblazing journey as a Black woman, and learn how to translate her experience and advice into leadership best practices in their own professional and personal lives. ”

Additional plenary speakers and main stage panelists have also been named, including:

• Wednesday March 10th’s “Women Leading the DOT: Policy, Priorities, and Progress” Plenary will be moderated by Jannet Walker-Ford, Board Chair, WTS International; and will include a fireside chat with Administrator Nuria Fernandez of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The discussion will be followed by a panel conversation with Veronica Vanterpool, Deputy Administrator of the FTA; , Jennifer Mitchell, Deputy Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA); Kala Wright; Director of External Affairs with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA); Irene Marion, Director of the Departmental Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Transportation; Coral Torres Cruz, with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); and Veronica Morales, National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
  
• Jennifer Homendy, Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), will speak on the intersection of equity and safety in transportation during a Thursday plenary.
  
• Nathaniel Ford, CEO of Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), will moderate a Friday main stage plenary on Allyship and Tough Conversations. Panelists include Russell McMurry, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Transportation; Omer Osman, Secretary, Illinois Department of Transportation; Randy Clarke, General Manager and CEO of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA); and Collie Greenwood; General Manager and CEO; Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA).
  
• Panelists confirmed for the Friday CEO Panel include Lara Poloni, President of AECOM, Anna Roach, Executive Director of the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC); Stacey Key, President and CEO Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council; and Deborah Flint, President, Greater Toronto Airports Authority.

For more information and to register for the 2023 WTS International Annual Conference, visit www.wtsannualconference.org 

Kanungo’s keynote, as part of the event’s Opening General Session, will focus on the theme of Creating the Future, Together, and will integrate concepts from AWWA’s Water 2050 initiative to explore how organizations can become more adaptable, experimental, and collaborative in navigating the future – and, ultimately, creating the sustainable and resilient future that Water 2050 envisions.

Author of the book “The Bold Ones,” Kanungo is a disruption strategist whose work has appeared in The Globe and Mail, The Guardian, and the Canadian Broadcasting Channel (CBC). He has also been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the “100 Most Innovative Leaders” and Avenue Magazine as one of its “Top 40 under 40.” Forbes called him the “best virtual keynote speaker I’ve ever seen.”

The Water Industry Luncheon on June 13 will feature an address from Wickenheiser. Considered one of the best female hockey players in the world and a first-ballot entrant to the Hockey Hall of Fame, she helped her teams win seven world championships and earn five Olympic medals in six appearances. She is currently the assistant general manager of player development for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League. She is also a community leader, medical doctor, businesswoman and best-selling author of the book “Over the Boards: Lessons from the Ice in 2021.”

Wickenheiser has earned many accolades throughout her career, including being named to Sports Illustrated’s “Top 25 Toughest Athletes in the World” and twice named to their “Power 50 in Sports” list. She is also one of QMI Agency’s “Top 10 Greatest Female Athletes in the History of Sports,” a member of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame, one of Canada’s “Top 40 Under 40” and an inductee into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and Canada’s Walk of Fame. In 2014, Wickenheiser was awarded Canada’s highest honor when she was appointed to the Order of Canada in recognition of her athletic achievements and contributions to the growth of women’s hockey.

The event is sponsored by Woodard and Curran, Black & Veatch, CDM Smith and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.

To learn more about the conference agenda and to register, visit the ACE23 webpage.

The two-and-a-half-day conference focuses on the practical application of deep foundations and ground improvement techniques for stabilizing soft ground, landslides and slopes, and supporting deep excavations. Highlights of the program include a keynote address and two panel discussions.

Scott Hamwey, director of infrastructure planning within the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Office of the Chief Engineer, is delivering the keynote address — “Major MBTA Initiatives: Where They Come From, Who They Serve, and How to Pay for Them.” Hamwey leads a team responsible for conceptual planning and early design work on a range of investments to modernize, expand or otherwise improve the MBTA and the service it provides to riders in the Greater Boston region.

The program features a panel discussion titled, “Fair Geotechnical Risk Management and Mitigation of Unforeseen and Varying Site Conditions.” This panel session will discuss risks associated with unforeseen and varying site conditions, including obstructions, using examples from the panelists and audience experiences. The intent is to share current strategies and methods that lead to equitable solutions for all stakeholders of a project.

A highlight of the event is the annual software discussion, where a problem is presented to slope stability software providers who discuss, analyze and present solutions. This year’s problem is a deep excavation site in Boston with poor soil. Edward Laczynski, P.E., of Wagman Heavy Civil is moderating the discussion, which will kick off with an introduction and brief overview of the zones of influence for excavation-induced movements presented by Damian Siebert, P.E., Haley & Aldrich. The panelists for the software discussion are Augusto Lucarelli, Itasca Consulting Group, and Robert Bradford, P.Eng., Rocscience.

The event also includes an exhibit hall of material, equipment and service providers as well as networking events, such as the popular Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) Committee networking reception. For more information, visit www.dfi.org/S3-2023

LiftEx Australia will feature an amazing line-up of speakers presenting a vision of how the Lifting Industry will look in the next 10 years, giving attendees a chance to stay ahead of the curve by taking away skills and advice on subjects including advanced technologies and AI, mindset and resilience, sustainability, engaging the future workforce, and much more. An exciting programme of featured presentations includes:

How to think like a futurist – and why this matters to you

The conference’s keynote speech will be delivered by Charles Brass, a Futurist from the Futures Foundation Australia. While the Lifting industry is always evolving, products might not change quickly, but things are getting bigger and more complex. Charles will get attendees thinking in ways to navigate change and uncertainty by providing the tools to help explore alternative potential futures, that will make a business fit for the future.

Thrive with change 
The pressure has been on since emerging from Covid, with people being asked to do more, quicker. Mindset and behaviour expert Alison Earl suggests that the power of mindset to adapt readily and overcome the burnout epidemic is something that must be addressed. With practical strategies to boost resilience and mental toughness, Alison will give attendees a new understanding of how stress isn’t always bad and how to get people to thrive.

Disrupting the traditional recruitment model: strategies for success 
Federica Gargiuli, Principal Consultant at Talent Supply, will be asking: where did all the people go? The Lifting Industry is not the only one facing a people shortage. Freddie will give tangible and practical strategies companies can use to attract and engage new talent, from ‘Generation Z’ and beyond.

Making the most of your business opportunities today
Navigating uncertainty appears to be in fashion and dealing with economic head winds, cyber-crime, technology and IP are constant battles. Throw in succession or mergers and it becomes a minefield. Brett Cowell, Founding Partner and Director of Cowell Clarke, will give practical tools to help shape the future of businesses.

Sustainability: owning the lifecycle of products
The Lifting Industry has some great advocates for recycling and there are some good news stories to tell. However, more needs to be done. Accelerating the uptake of product stewardship in Australia, Rose Read, Director at the Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence, will discuss new thinking in the recycling and re-use space, and will be explaining how the Centre is assisting major firms and industries address waste challenges through mentoring, educating and activating stakeholders across product and material supply chains.

Speaking about LiftEx Australia, Justin Boehm, Regional Manager – Australia & New Zealand at LEEA, said: “This is the first opportunity I’ve had to welcome the industry to a LEEA event for a long time and we’ve gone above and beyond to bring something out of the ordinary, memorable and great. We are organising this event for our members, to ensure you leave motivated, with more knowledge, and are excited by what we are achieving for the Lifting Industry.”

Secure your delegate ticket now at https://liftex.org/liftex-australia/book.

The campaign unites young people, with a focus on those who are marginalized across the United States, to join a global movement as key stakeholders in reducing road traffic deaths and injuries by 50% by 2030. As part of the campaign, they will be called upon to engage with their local decision makers to advocate for a more safe and sustainable transportation system for all road users (pedestrians, transit users, cyclists, and drivers).

Jacob Smith, Executive Director of NOYS, said, “Vehicle-dominated environments and lack of people-centered infrastructure have resulted in our youth suffering from multiple health crises. Global Youth Traffic Safety Month harnesses the power of young people to transform our transportation system. I know that young people are incredible living experts of our evolving transportation system.”

NOYS has partnered with the campaign sponsor Bentley Systems to develop a national advocacy action guide for young people across the United States to be equipped to address mobility safety in their communities. In recognition of GYTSM Month, 10 youth leaders will be named National Mobility Safety Champions by NOYS for their outstanding contributions to advocating for safe and sustainable mobility systems.

Zeljko Djuretic, head of Education with Bentley Systems, said, “We are so honored to be partnering with NOYS and supporting this campaign to raise awareness about road safety. Through our work, we know that one way to do this is through solutions that support predictive transportation technology, helping engineers design safe and sustainable mobility systems. Our young people’s voices are powerful, and it’s incredible that NOYS is empowering our youth to raise their voices and involve them in the decision-making process to address mobility safety in their communities.”

To learn more about National Organizations for Youth Safety Global Youth Traffic Safety activities, please visit noys.org or their social media channels for the latest news.

Indoor exhibitions coming this summer include:

BRICK CITY

Opening Saturday, May 27

Brick City will celebrate iconic architecture from cities around the world through carefully recreated constructions made from LEGO^® bricks by U.K-based artist Warren Elsmore. Visitors will take a world tour discovering new destinations across all seven continents that include: lively streetscapes from Cartagena, Columbia; Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans; intricate temples from India to Mexico; and imaginative castles from medieval Japan to modern Las Vegas. 

Builders young and old can channel their creativity in an interactive area where they can build their own masterpieces out of LEGO^® bricks. An expansive “graffiti wall” will provide a canvas to create pixelated art using the toy bricks, while building areas will prompt visitors of all ages to build imaginative cities of their own. 

“As the largest producer of clay brick in the United States, General Shale is pleased to be the presenting sponsor of Brick City,” Luke Guinn, Director of Marketing for North America said. “Brick has a rich history, which spans the ages of time. This exhibition is a wonderful demonstration of the global connection we share through architecture, and aligns with our mission to express the sustainable design flexibility in our products.”

SUMMER BLOCK PARTY

Opening Saturday, July 1 through Labor Day–Monday, September 4

(More details coming in late May)

Since 2015, the Museum’s Summer Block Party installations have been awe-inspiring, innovative, and interactive experiences that temporarily transform the Museum’s historic home and challenge visitor perceptions of the built environment.

This summer, artist and architect Suchi Reddy, founder and principal of Reddymade Design Studio in New York, has been selected to transform the Museum’s Great Hall with an elegant and provocative new installation titled Look Here. Best known for her large-scale projects that connect the emotional quality of human engagement with space, Reddy is the sixth designer to produce the Summer Block Party’s signature installation, and the first BIPOC woman to partner with the Museum on this annual exhibition.

“We cannot wait to unveil Suchi Reddy’s design for the 2023 Summer Block Party,” Aileen Fuchs, President and Executive Director of the National Building Museum said. “It is certain to spark conversation and questions about how form can follow feeling.”

Reddy’s architectural and artistic practice is informed by her research at the intersection of neuroscience and the arts. Working towards a larger idea of design justice, she is dedicated to expanding our notions of empathy, equity, and agency—where the importance of design is recognized as an asset for the benefit of all, not just for some.

“We’re so excited to partner with the National Building Museum to present Look Here,” said Patrick Phillippi, Amazon’s Head of Community Engagement in the Greater Washington Region. “At Amazon, we’re passionate about innovation and that innovative spirit is clearly reflected in the Museum’s summer installations. We can’t wait to discover Look Here to see how Reddy and her team have harnessed the power of perspective to understand and view life and the world around us.”

Additional details of Reddy’s design and associated programming will be announced in late May.

A special outdoor display will be revealed on the Museum’s West Lawn in mid-May:

TRANSFORM DC

Community Day Celebration on Thursday, May 18

Murals will be on display through August 2023

In January 2023, the National Building Museum screened the Alice Street documentary as part of its Architecture and Design Film Festival. Taking inspiration from that film, students from more than ten D.C. public high schools worked collaboratively to create large scale mural panels that examine the past, present, and future of their school buildings and their role in the surrounding communities.

These murals will be brought together as a part of a city-wide culminating public installation on the West Lawn of the Museum at a Community Day Celebration on Thursday, May 18. The Transform DC project is part of the project-based learning Cornerstone curriculum for grades 9 through 12.

After an inspiring summer, the Museum opens a new long-term interactive exhibition this fall:

BUILDING STORIES

Opening Saturday, November 18

Roman Antics 1 and 2 photos above

Building Stories is a new long-term exhibition that will bring kids and adults alike on an immersive exploration of the world of architecture, engineering, construction, and design found in the pages of children’s books. The exhibition is designed for an intergenerational audience, with special attention paid to children in grades K-3.

Curated by the nation’s leading expert on children’s literature, Leonard Marcus, Building Stories will call attention to the built environment’s role as an important, and often overlooked, character in children’s literature. By activating these stories and their built worlds, and the early foundations for how we begin to understand our surroundings, Building Stories allows visitors to investigate the role the built environment plays in our own lives and communities—and how we can be agents of change for a more sustainable and equitable future.

What We’ll Build photos above

In the exhibition visitors will interact with familiar classics and new favorites through hands-on activities, media installations, sketching, reading, and building stories of their own. Award-winning author/illustrators David Macaulay and Oliver Jeffers have collaborated on this exhibition to create original environments that will offer insight into their creative processes and engage visitors to better understand the worlds created in books and encourage their role in making a better world. 

“AARP is proud to support Building Stories at the National Building Museum to help bring generations together through storytelling so caregivers and family members of all ages can learn from one another and foster deeper connections,” said AARP Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff Kevin Donnellan.

“It’s our hope that Building Stories will become a new and important hub of activity in our nation’s capital,” added Aileen Fuchs.

BRICK CITY SPONSOR

General Shale is the presenting sponsor for Brick City.

SUMMER BLOCK PARTY SPONSOR

Amazon is the presenting sponsor for Summer Block Party.

BUILDING STORIES SPONSORS

Building Stories is sponsored by National Endowment for the Humanities, The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, AARP, National Endowment for the Arts, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, STUDIOS Architecture, The Field Fund, Whayne and Ursula Quin, American Society of Landscape Architects, DPR Construction, George Corey and Cynthia Krus, RCM&D, AECOM, Armstrong World Industries, Rebecca Ballard and John Means, Leanna Beaber, Capital One, Bonnie and Louis Cohen, DAVIS Construction, Anthony and Keiko Greenberg, Judy and Darrel Rippeteau, TJ and Elizabeth Wilkinson.

CEA management will host the conference call, followed by a question-and-answer session.

Date: Monday, May 15, 2023
Time: 4:15 p.m. ET
Dial: 1-973-528-0008
Access Code: 704185
Webcast URL: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2893/48284

Interested parties may submit questions to the Company prior to the call by emailing info@ceaindustries.com. For those unable to participate in the conference call at that time, a replay will be available for two weeks in the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.ceaindustries.com beginning on May 15, 2023, at 4:15 p.m. ET.

Participants may access the call at 1-877-451-6152, international callers may use 1-201-389-0879, and request to join the Intuitive Machines earnings call. A live webcast of the earnings conference call can also be accessed here.

Following the conference call, participants may access the telephonic replay at 1-844-512-2921, international callers may use 1-412-317-6671, and enter access code 13737679. A webcast replay will be available through the same link or on the investors portion of the Intuitive Machines website at https://investors.intuitivemachines.com.

Please visit the Investor Relations website at https://investors.intuitivemachines.com on Thursday, May 11, 2023, to view the earnings release before the conference call.

Trimble solutions are helping connect and modernize all aspects of the design, build, operate and maintenance phases of construction projects worldwide. With the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in the U.S. and increased infrastructure investment globally, project owners are relying on Trimble’s advanced solutions to deliver safe and sustainable highways, roads, bridges and other infrastructure projects while making optimal use of taxpayer dollars.

• Trimble will showcase the following solutions at the Celebration of Construction festival: 
• Trimble® Earthworks advanced GNSS-based grade control technology
• Autonomous scanning with Spot the robot and the Trimble X7 3D laser scanner
• Trimble SketchUp, the premier 3D design software for architecture, interior design and construction
• Mixed and augmented reality solutions, including Trimble SiteVision and the Trimble XR10 with Microsoft HoloLens2
• Trimble AgileAssets asset lifecycle management software tailored specifically for asset owners such as DOTs

“Advanced Digital Construction Management equipment and technology are put to use every single day on construction projects around the world, and the Celebration of Construction event is a great way for the industry to come together and demonstrate our impact and innovation to elected officials and the public,” said Cyndee Hoagland, senior vice president of owner and public sector at Trimble. “We’re excited to join our peers to help inform the public who are using our roads, bridges, and public transit systems every day about construction technology right in the heart of the nation’s capital.”

Visit the AEM website for more information about the event.

“As a long-time supporter of the SDSIC community, this event is a great opportunity to reconnect with customers and partners and listen to challenges facing the energy and utility sector,” says Bill Zavadil, president and chief operating officer Rand Worldwide, the parent company of IMAGINiT and ASCENT. “Participating in conferences like this allows us to deepen our expertise and knowledge to better support the long-term success of our customers. We are excited to have five speakers who will share lessons learned from projects we have delivered with leading players in the utility and energy sector. Our deep expertise with Autodesk software and our ability to craft custom enterprise solutions, makes us uniquely poised to help utility companies achieve their substation design initiatives.”  

Recently named Spatial Business Systems’ (SBS) principal training partner, IMAGINiT’s energy and utilities professionals bring a comprehensive array of utility modernization services including technical consulting for substation design implementations as well as data and document management, asset management, 3D scanning solutions and CFD and FEA simulation. To support sustainable long-term success for utility customers, ASCENT integrates custom courseware development and workflow documentation with training, eLearning and support to facilitate widespread adoption of new technologies and processes.  

Five Educational Sessions 

IMAGINiT and ASCENT experts will share best practices from a range of large-scale consulting and training engagements during the following sessions:  

Autodesk Vault Gateway – A Welcomed Solution for Engineering Service Provider Data Exchange and Collaboration 

Dominic Cheff, an experienced project management engineer with more than 25 years of industry experience will cover Vault Gateway which allows VPN-less access to Vault data behind the firewall.  This provides a method for contractors to work directly with source data that meets the security of the most stringent enterprise security models. This session explains considerations for implementing Vault Gateway, the benefits, the challenges, and future opportunities it presents.  

Autodesk Construction Cloud – Capturing Field Data Photos and Forms 

Scott Wolslager oversees the engagement engineering team at IMAGINiT and has almost 30 years helping companies identify and implement technologies that improve efficiency and operations. His presentation will focus on how Utilities can use photos and forms in the Autodesk Construction Cloud to capture, store and share data.   

Working with Substation Design Suite  

In his second session, Mr. Wolslager will cover the key components of this powerful software platform including how to extract assets from a model, progress tracking, customizing asset management workflows, tracking critical asset milestones and more. 

Grading Optimization 

Richard Morrow, an engagement engineer at IMAGINiT with over 20 years of civil engineering experience, will show attendees how to save both time and energy when identifying grading objects on a substation site. Mr. Morrow will also demonstrate how to reduce costs by identifying challenges earlier in the grading process, minimizing material waste and optimizing earthwork volumes. 

Supporting Substation Design Teams with Learning and Documentation 

Jennifer MacMillan, ASCENT’s Instructional Design Projects Manager, an Autodesk Certified Professional, and an Autodesk Certified Instructor with over 20 years of developing CAD courseware, will show how workflow documentation and a strategy that embraces continuous learning helps substation design teams more effectively adopt solutions such as those from Spatial Business Systems or Autodesk.  

Our experts will be on hand to talk about how our comprehensive and integrated service offerings help utilities achieve efficient and effective adoption of advanced technologies to optimize substation modernization success. If you are not attending the show, you can reach us via phone at 1-800-356-9050.

Home to unmissable content delivered by high profile thought leaders working at the forefront of the built environment, the Main Stage at DCW will feature an exclusive programme of noteworthy speakers and panel discussions, covering the most pressing issues in digital construction.

Keep reading to discover some of the highlights from the programme. 

What do we mean by a connected digital twin or a network of federated digital twins? Kicking off day one, Dr Alison Vincent (Non-Executive Director & Chair of Remuneration & Nominations Committee, Connected Places Catapult) will answer this question in her keynote.

Dr Vincent’s ‘Why connect digital twins?’ session will show a short film outlining how secure data sharing can be realised across sectors with a supporting framework that other industries could use. The audience will leave with knowledge of the latest tools, guidance and programmes focused on connecting digital twins and how together we can support the progress and vision of a more connected future.

Simon Finnie will share a business and strategic perspective on the value of digital construction to companies in the AECO sector in ‘Is there really a business case for digital construction?’ Simon is Executive Director / Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) at Royal BAM Group. His session will be supported by examples from his career working in several Tier 1 construction companies.

Also taking to the Main Stage on day one will be Sophie Morris (Buildots), Elizabeth Hopkins (Berkeley Homes), Lucy Rowsell (EKFB), Jyoti Sehdev (Costain Group), Nidaa Alazmeh (Sisk), Anna Wendt (Buro Happold) and Brittany Harris (Qualisflow).

This women-only panel titled ‘Diversity + digital technology = profitability,’ will highlight the benefits of adopting a diverse and technologically-advanced workforce, and where you should start to make this a reality for your business.

Chaired and introduced by Dame Judith Hackitt, (Chair of the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety), ETIM UK have organised a panel discussion featuring four senior representatives from across the supply chain, which will take place on day two.

‘A digitalised construction industry – Why standardised product data and building safety are inextricably linked’will cover why building safety is a driver for digitalisation and why successful digitalisation requires access to standardised product information. Another discussion point will focus on why successful digitalisation requires participation from all stakeholders in the construction process. This includes manufacturers, merchants, distributors and wholesalers. The panel will also explore the importance of competency both in the creation and use of product information.

In ‘FIM (Fabrication Integrated Modeling) – A new mindset: Merging AI aided design and industrialised construction’,Tal Friedman explores FIM (Fabrication Integrated Modeling) and how an AI aided fabrication centric approach, one where the entire building process is considered holistically, could help impart real change in the construction industry.

With the help of AI and automated manufacturing, we are at the verge of the Construction 4.0 revolution. Tal is the CEO of Foldstruct, making him well-equipped to explain the concepts behind FIM and showcase real world examples and methodologies that are pushing the AEC sector to the next level.

These are just some of the sessions that will take place at Digital Construction Week from 17-18 May at ExCeL London. Browse over 200 more across a total of 10 theatres at www.digitalconstructionweek.com/programme.

Register now for DCW 2023 

Digital Construction Week takes place at ExCeL London from 17-18 May 2023. Register for a free trade ticket at: https://go.pardot.com/e/465882/eek23-aspx-TrackingCode-DCW300/3jsmdyy/6115627225?h=De1sgV527evuGzgiVFSbSLUDDVn8hyhXf78KVyQLD48  

The online open house is part of a robust cultural resources consultation process federally mandated under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, which requires consideration of the potential effects of projects on historic properties. Community feedback is essential in this process to better understand these important historic sites and accurately analyze potential effects of program work and investments.

Any adverse impacts to historic properties identified will be avoided, minimized or mitigated where necessary. A Programmatic Agreement is expected to be completed in late 2024, which will cover any mitigation efforts agreed upon by consulting parties and stakeholders, including federal agencies, federally recognized tribes, project consulting partners and the general public.

Section 106 National Historic Preservation Act online open house

When: Monday, April 17, to Thursday, May 18 

Where: www.interstatebridge.org/cultural-resources-open-house

Details: The online open house will be available 24/7 for 30 days during the public comment period and offers the chance to attend at any time that fits in with attendees’ schedules. The online open house will provide information about research to identify historic and archeological resources near the Interstate Bridge Replacement program and gather community input about these resources to help program staff best understand these important places. For more information, contact culturalresources@interstatebridge.org. 

Free, temporary internet access is available to those who do not have broadband service in locations throughout Washington. To find the nearest Drive-In WiFi Hotspot visit: www.commerce.wa.gov/building-infrastructure/washington-state-drive-in-wifi-hotspots-location-finder/

Free WiFi access is available at these locations for people who wish to participate in the online open house/meeting:

• Vancouver Community Library, 901 C Street, Vancouver 
• Charles Jordan Community Center, 9009 N Foss Avenue, Portland 

Hyperlinks within the release: 

• Online open house: www.interstatebridge.org/cultural-resources-open-house
• Interstate Bridge Replacement program: www.interstatebridge.org
• Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act: www.environment.fhwa.dot.gov/Env_topics/section_106_tutorial/chapter3_2.aspx

The events and creative works in various media and formats all come together at KCAD’s bustling and scenic campus in downtown Grand Rapids. Open to the public as well as alumni, friends and family, the acclaimed college’s faculty and students will kick off the shows together with an opening reception celebrating KCAD’s Class of 2023 graduates and their creative accomplishments.

The opening reception, featuring live music and Mosby’s popcorn, takes place from 4:00 – 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 2, preceded by the media preview from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Details at this link.

About the Annual Student Exhibition

Everyone can join KCAD’s campus community to see highlights including the opening reception and eye-catching, wide-ranging works for the Annual Student Exhibition that transforms the glass-wrapped 17 Fountain building into a massive gallery on display to the public for one week. The program concludes with the college’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6.

“Celebrating the creativity and determination of our 2023 graduating seniors, this exhibition represents a culmination of student experience and highlights the breadth of learning that happens in our studios, labs, and classrooms,” says KCAD President Tara McCrackin. “Their passion, curiosity, and dedication to excellence reminds us that students are the driving force behind everything we do here at KCAD, and I am continually inspired by their boundless potential to create meaningful change in the world.”

An online exhibition, also opening May 2 at 4:00 pm, will complement the on-campus exhibition.

“Our students are pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation in every program at KCAD. From the intricate details of medical illustration to sleek product designs, the in-person and online exhibitions are a testament to their exceptional technical skills and artistic growth,” explains Michele Bosak, Exhibitions Director for KCAD.

Not only does the exhibition showcase completed works, it also offers a valuable glimpse into the student process, technique and inspiration behind each body of work, adds Bosak. For prospective high school students, the show gives a look inside KCAD’s wide range of programs, close-knit community, and creative career possibilities.

As KCAD’s experience and data show, career opportunities and high rates of acceptance after graduation into various career and entrepreneurial settings have continued in recent years. With that in mind, the annual exhibition also provides the opportunity for employers to connect with the next generation of creative leaders and scout new talent.

As art and design lovers peruse the exhibition each year, many have also purchased student works to add to their collections. Some represent the students’ first sale, while others have found opportunities to complete commissions or show in galleries. Purchased works will be available for pickup beginning Sunday, May 7.

About the Program

• Media Preview: Tuesday, May 2, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
• Opening Reception: Tuesday May 2, 4:00 – 7:00 pm (See Event Page for more)
• Annual Student Exhibition: May 1 – 6 Hours: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm (See Event Page for more)
• Online Exhibition goes live on Tuesday, May 2 at 4:00 pm at kcad.ferris.edu/ase
• Exhibition final day: Saturday May 6

Tippery and Koltz will represent Wisconsin wastewater interests in advocating for more funding on behalf of Wisconsin local units of government. They will communicate a variety of wastewater concerns and challenges expressed by Wisconsin local government, including some related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) passed on November 15, 2021, authorizing more funding for local infrastructure projects.

The mission of CSWEA, which represents Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota, is to offer multiple opportunities for the exchange of water quality knowledge and experiences among its members and the public and to foster a greater awareness of water quality achievements and challenges.

WWOA provides education, innovation, collaboration, promotion, and connection within the water industry. One of WWOA’s primary goals is to protect Wisconsin’s water quality through effective and efficient operation of wastewater treatment facilities by trained professionals.

Water Week provides professionals with the opportunity to learn more from key federal officials about the implementation of the historical policy achievements secured by the water sector over the past two years, and significant actions on EPA’s regulatory agenda that will directly impact the water sector.

To learn more about Water Week 2023, visit https://www.waterweek.us/#about-water-week.

The lecture, “Application of Seismic Piezocone Soundings to Bi-Directional Load Test Response,” takes place on Thursday, June 8. Mayne will discuss the application of seismic piezocone penetration testing (SCPTU) towards the evaluation of geoparameters for assessing the behavior of the actual full-scale load test setup and conduct of the test. 

Mayne is an international researcher with a focus on in situ testing, geotechnical site characterization, foundation systems, and the evaluation of soil and rock properties. Particular interests include the use, conduct and interpretation of the cone penetrometer, seismic piezocone, and flat dilatometer, evaluation of shallow and deep foundation systems as well as ground modification techniques.

Mayne began his 47-year career in the geotechnical profession as a consulting geoengineer with Law Engineering & Testing Company in McLean, Virginia, before attending Cornell University and receiving a Ph.D. After graduation, he began a 31-year career at the Georgia Institute of Technology as a faculty member, also serving several periods as the geotechnical team leader. He continues to work as a geoconsultant on projects that utilize in-situ test methods, foundation systems and site characterization. He has authored or co-authored over 375 publications, including several technical manuals. Mayne has been active in many professional organizations, including ASCE, DFI, CGS, USUCGER, ISSMGE, ASTM and ADSC.

The annual Osterberg Memorial Lecture and Award was established in honor of Dr. Jorj O. Osterberg to recognize innovations in deep foundations construction related to engineering design, testing or education.

Visit www.dfi.org/SuperPile2023 for more information.

Recovered $2.4 million of Cash Following Settlement of Prior Litigation on March 27, 2023

Announces First Quarter Earnings Call on May 10^th at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time

urban-gro, Inc. (Nasdaq: UGRO) (“urban-gro” or the “Company”), an integrated professional services and design-build firm offering solutions to the Controlled Environment Agriculture (“CEA”) and commercial sectors, today announced the signing of more than $40 million in contracts in the first quarter 2023, bringing the Company’s total backlog to a record $123 million as of March 31, 2023.

The Company also reiterated its guidance, and in the first quarter of 2023, the Company received $2.4 million of cash following a settlement with its former bank.

“We are carrying strong momentum into 2023 and are excited to announce the growth of our backlog to a record $123 million as of the end of our first quarter, following the signing of more than 25 contracts in that same period. This traction with our clients demonstrates the impact that our integrated professional services and design-build platform is having in the marketplace,” said Bradley Nattrass, Chairman and CEO of urban-gro. “We remain focused on optimizing our platform and leveraging our resources to maximize our productivity and return to positive adjusted EBITDA in the near-term. With the incremental cash from the settlement, combined with the growth in the business we are forecasting through the balance of 2023, we believe we have adequate non-dilutive financial resources available to navigate the current environment. We look forward to updating the market during our first quarter earnings call in May.”

These incremental contracts that were signed in the first quarter were generated from its diverse set of clients, including its growing presence in the commercial sector.

urban-gro First Quarter 2023 Results Conference Call

The Company will report its financial and operating results for the fiscal first quarter ended March 31, 2023, after market close on May 10, 2023. urban-gro’s management team will host a conference call and audio webcast that afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time consisting of prepared remarks followed by a question and answer session related to the Company’s operational and financial highlights.

Event Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern time
Participant Numbers: 877-407-3982 (U.S.), 201-493-6780 (International)
Event Link: https://ir.urban-gro.com/news-events/

For interested individuals unable to join the conference call, a dial-in replay of the call will be available through May 24, 2023 and can be accessed by dialing +1-844-512-2921 (U.S.), +1-412-317-6671 (International) and entering replay passcode: 13737965.

For non Echelon clients who are interested in registering for the virtual event, enter “None” in the requested salesperson field.  

On behalf of the Board of Standard Lithium Ltd.
Robert Mintak, CEO & Director

On Tuesday, May 9, VOICE will feature keynote addresses from two dynamic speakers with diverse technical backgrounds and areas of expertise. The first keynote address, sponsored by Headline Sponsor Alliance ATE, will be delivered by Dex Hunter-Torricke, VP Global Communications & Public Engagement at Meta Oversight Board. Dex will discuss how the world and the way we work will change with breakthroughs in the latest technologies from AI to robotics, and VR, and look at the trends, challenges and opportunities. Tuesday’s second keynote speaker, sponsored by Headline Sponsor ISE Labs ASE Group, will be Dr. Gaurav Gupta, VP analyst on the Emerging Trends and Technologies team at Gartner, who will provide a semiconductor market update. His research areas include semiconductor manufacturing processes, chip design trends, artificial intelligence (AI) analytics in chip manufacturing, semiconductor equipment spending, chip industry economics and the supply chain.

On Wednesday, May 10, the first featured speaker will be Claudionor Coelho, chief AI officer and senior VP of engineering for Advantest. With nearly 30 years of experience in R&D, software engineering and machine learning at companies including Synopsys and Google, Coelho has unique insights to share with VOICE attendees on AI technology and its impact on the semiconductor industry, present and future. Wednesday’s second featured speaker will be Michael Campbell, senior VP of engineering at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., who will share his thoughts on how AI and machine learning technologies are impacting the semiconductor industry.

Additional VOICE details
The informative technical program will feature more than 70 presentations across nine tracks, enabling attendees to learn about test-related projects and applications for 5G/mmWave, RF, AI, high-performance computing, and chiplets – to name a few. During the Partners’ Expo, which runs throughout both days, Advantest technology partners will be available to discuss their latest products and solutions. Tuesday evening, attendees will visit nearby Levi’s Stadium for a tour of the San Francisco 49ers Museum, as well as dinner and entertainment.

VOICE 2023 will close Wednesday afternoon with an award ceremony recognizing the event’s best papers and honorable mentions. The annual Visionary Award will also be presented at the ceremony. Endowed in 2020, this award honors an Advantest customer who has made significant, sustained contributions to VOICE over the years.

In addition, a Workshop Day will be held on May 11, providing in-depth, practical learning in hands-on sessions that cover advanced RF demodulation (full day), and V93000 Link Scale and ACS Edge 3.0 (half day each). To learn more about the workshops and to register, visit here.

Registration and hotel reservations for VOICE 2023 will remain open until April 14. Space is limited, and last year’s event sold out early.

Those who register early will save up to $200. Additionally, AWWA is offering a special registration rate for its utility members of six employee registrations for the price of five. This discount applies to full-conference registration rates for utilities, field operators and small utilities.  

Another offer available through April 21 is a free Exhibits-only registration pass for operators and other member utility employees with access to more than 450 exhibitors, the Innovation Hub, the AWWA Pavilion, exciting competitions, and more. A full listing of ACE23 registrations is available. 

This year’s theme “ACE23: The Future of Water is 2050,” aligns with AWWA’s Water 2050 initiative seeking to establish a long-term vision for the future of water. This collaborative exploration is charting a course for a successful and sustainable water sector. 

The professional program features 21 tracks with sessions addressing asset management, innovation and technology, managing lead in distribution systems and water quality challenges. An accompanying virtual track will include the opening general session, fireside address and more than 30 conference sessions.

Exhibit hall networking sessions include a Career Center Job & Education Fair, young professionals and student events, and competitions such as the People’s Choice and “Best of the Best” Taste Tests, Pipe Tapping, Meter Madness and Hydrant Hysteria. 

ACE23 also offers tours of various water facilities in and near Toronto, including F.J. Horgan Water Treatment Plant, John Street Pumping Station and Enwave Deep Lake Water Cooling Plant, High Level Pumping Station, R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant and Arthur P. Kennedy Water Treatment Plant. 

To learn more about the conference agenda and to register, visit the ACE23 webpage. 

On Thursday, June 8, Matthew Meyer, P.E., D.G., of Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, is presenting “Geotechnical Challenges and Foundation Solutions for the Mercedes Benz Stadium.”

On Friday, June 9, J. David Frost, Ph.D., P.E., P.Eng., F.ASCE, is delivering a talk titled “The Role of Interface Compatibility in Deep Foundation Performance.”

“We are ‘super’ excited to have these renowned speakers at SuperPile ’23,” says Conference Chair Morgan NeSmith of Berkel. “Bringing experts to share insights into projects, technologies and trends is what makes DFI events so informative and meaningful.”

The technical program also includes presentations and panel discussions on the latest developments in piling foundations, highlighting design approaches for foundation optimization, innovative approaches to foundation construction, as well as case studies and topics relevant to the Southeast region.

Other conference highlights include DFI technical committee meetings; the Osterberg Memorial Lecture; exhibits featuring more than 70 manufacturers, suppliers and service providers; and the Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) networking reception at Skyline North on the 10th floor of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. A separate registration is required for the WiDF fundraising reception.

Visit the website at www.dfi.org/SuperPile2023 to register as an attendee, exhibitor or sponsor.

This year’s lecture will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 14, in Room 125 Butler-Carlton Civil Engineering Hall. This event is free and open to the public, both in person and through Zoom. To attend the lecture via Zoom, visit umsystem.zoom.us/j/94565268678.

Some of the projects Giroux will discuss are the Brooklyn Bridge, the Hoover Dam, the Eads Bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Panama Canal. Giroux is a veteran of the construction industry, and he is also an award-winning civil engineering historian and a 2022 inductee to the National Academy of Construction.

For the lecture, he will share his perspective on these historic and monumental projects, as well as the lessons that can be learned from them. 

Giroux made contributions to several large-scale projects throughout his decades of work at Kiewit Corporation, such as the Fort McHenry Tunnel in Baltimore, Maryland; the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge East Span; and multiple projects on the Central Artery/Tunnel Project “Big Dig” in Boston, Massachusetts, such as the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge.

He currently serves as a visiting professor of engineering practice at Purdue University and has served on multiple professional boards and organizations, such as the Transportation Research Board and national committees for the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). 

Giroux was presented with the ASCE’s Civil Engineering History and Heritage Award in 2013 and the G. Brooks Earnest Technical Lecture Award in 2016. He was also elected as a Distinguished Member of the society in 2016. In 2017, the ASCE Construction Institute presented him with the organization’s Roebling Award. A 1979 alumnus of Iowa State University’s construction engineering program, he was inducted into his alma mater’s Construction Engineering Hall of Fame in 2018.  

This presentation is part of the Neil and Maurita Stueck Distinguished Lecture Series for Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at Missouri S&T. Funding for the series was established by Maurita Stueck to honor her late husband, a 1943 civil engineering graduate of S&T, and also provide students with outside perspectives.

The lecture is also part of the 2023 celebration and meetings of the Academy of Civil Engineers. The academy was founded in 1972 to acknowledge outstanding Miner alumni.

What:  Product Launch

Where: Common Ground Alliance Conference

Caribe Royale Convention Center

Orlando, Florida

When:  April 17 – 21

Details: Intelligent Mapping is set to launch a revolutionary underground-infrastructure 3-D mapping products during the CGA Conference with introductions and demos of the technology. The company’s devices and proprietary software allow for the creation of 3-D maps of underground systems and the capture of X, Y, and Z coordinates. These innovations effectively lower capital and operational expenditures for executives and engineers. Intelligent Mapping will bring precision and accuracy to the market. More information is available at www.intelligentmapping.com

As the premier networking event for stakeholders responsible for preventing damage to underground infrastructure and protecting those who live and work near these important assets to learn about the latest industry technology, the CGA Conference is the perfect venue for Intelligent Mapping to introduce the company’s products. The conference will attract senior level executives from leading utility, one-call, locating, construction and damage prevention technology companies as well as key partners in the equipment manufacturing, business solutions, and insurance industries assembling a constituency of buyers, decision-makers, and influencers—all of whom are stakeholders who would benefit from the implementation of Intelligent Mapping products.

Exponent will also offer a live and archived webcast of the conference call, accessible from the Investor Relations section of the company’s website, http://www.exponent.com/investors. A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until Thursday, May 4, 2023 by dialing (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 and entering passcode 6019209#. 

Luke Carothers, Editor, Civil+Structural Engineer Media

Luke Carothers is the Editor for Civil + Structural Engineer Magazine where he has been heavily involved in covering drones/UAVs and their applications in the AEC industry.  As a returning judge for the EDVY Competition, Luke has witnessed firsthand the growth of drone/UAV technology in the AEC industry.  He looks forward to seeing drones change the AEC industry, and sees EDVY as a way of expressing this movement.

Margot Moulton, Videographer and Editor, Zweig Group

Margot’s background in videography and editing began when she was the Art Director for two television stations. She ran around with the production crew as an extra hand at shoots. This gave her just enough experience in lighting, audio and video to jump in head-first when she was offered another position as the lead promotions producer within the same company. Along with the Creative Director, Margot worked in house and on location to film, edit and produce promotional videos of on-air talent, special event and sports content, and high level executive sponsorship commercials. After over 10 years of work in television, Margot joined Zweig Group, where she works to tell stories through video of the people and firms of the one industry that actually builds the world: the AEC.

Adam Kersnowski, Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist, Airworks

Adam brings over 15 years of expertise in drones and construction, having successfully co-founded AirWorks and managed two other companies. As Chief Evangelist, he drives client success, account expansion, business development, and partnerships. Adam is also pursuing a CP certification and is passionate about data collection and remote sensing.  Adam is an advocate for leveraging technology to address climate-related challenges. His commitment to this cause led him to participate in a convening for climate risk monitoring to detect landslide potential in Mocoa, Colombia, organized by MIT’s Environmental Solutions Initiative.  His passion for utilizing drones and data collection to address climate risks is a reflection of his dedication to creating a more sustainable future.

Maxim Baklykov, CEO, TOPODRONE

Maxim Baklykov is a surveyor with more than 20 years of experience in field and office work. In 2018 together with a team of like-minded experts he started the TOPODRONE project. TOPODRONE is a Swiss – based company that designs and produces high-precision surveying equipment for installation on UAVs, vehicles, and backpacks.

Bryan Baker, Drone Pilot for Leica Geosystems

Bryan Baker has been the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Sales Manager for Leica Geosystems Inc. since 2014.   Bryan has been in the Geospatial Industry for his entire career starting at Nikon Instruments as a software developer in the mid 1980’s and has held multiple technical and sales positions over the years.  Additionally, Bryan is an ASPRS Certified Mapping Scientist for UAS (CMS-UAS).  On the aviation side, Bryan is a Commercial Pilot, Certified Flight Instructor, Advanced Ground Instructor, and Remote (UAS) Pilot.   When not working and traveling for Leica Geosystems, Bryan enjoys traveling, giving flight lessons, flying his personal aircraft, and volunteering in the aviation community.  Bryan is a volunteer Drone Pro for FAASafety.gov, a volunteer pilot for Lighthawk, Pilots and Paws, Angel Flight, and a volunteer and flight crew member with the Commemorative Air Force.

Andrea Perotti, IT System and Administrator, Drone Pilot, Casale

Andrea Perotti lives in Gordola, Switzerland, and is an IT Systems Administrator in Casale SA (Lugano Switzerland).  Perotti is passionate about drones and model aircraft.  Perotti conceived and managed the project “Il mio primo drone” to bring young people closer and aware of the conscious use of drones and their potential, a project that achieved a World Record by making all the drones fly simultaneously, piloted by the guys who built them. In their free time, Perotti participates in downhill and Super-G ski races.

Enter for a chance to see yourself featured on the cover of Civil + Structural Engineer Magazine as well as Topodrone LiDAR Post Processing Perpetual License! More info here.

The SSSBA and AGA have developed several free, essential resources that make steel bridge design easier while achieving long-term performance, minimal maintenance and a 100-year service life in many environments. These resources will be discussed by webinar presenters Michael Barker, Ph.D., P.E., professor of civil and architectural engineering at the University of Wyoming and John Krzywicki, marketing director at the American Galvanizers Association.

Dr. Barker is director of education for the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance and has more than 30 years of experience in bridge design and construction. His primary research pertains to steel bridges, experimental testing, bridge design specifications, bridge field testing, high-performance steel and reliability analyses of structures.

John Krzywicki has a strong engineering background and experience in effectively communicating design, performance and sustainability considerations when using hot-dip galvanized (HDG) steel.

The “Essential Resources for Sustainable Off-System Bridges” webinar is recommended for bridge professionals, students, legislators and interested citizens. Advanced registration is required for this complimentary webinar through the American Galvanizers Association’s online learning system, and it is accredited by AIA and RCEP to provide 1.0 LU/PDH (HSW Hour). During United for Infrastructure Week, participating organizations host events to build awareness of and educate policymakers and citizens about the infrastructure challenges in the United States. AISI and AGA are affiliate members of United for Infrastructure 2023.

The American Galvanizers Association (AGA) is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to serving the needs of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors, fabricators, and after-fabrication hot-dip galvanizers throughout North America. Since 1933, the AGA has provided information on the most innovative applications and state-of-the-art technological developments in hot-dip galvanizing for corrosion control. The AGA maintains a large technical library, provides multimedia seminars and offers a technical support line to assist specifiers. Learn more at https://galvanizeit.org/. 

The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) serves as the voice of the American steel industry in the public policy arena and advances the case for steel in the marketplace as the preferred material of choice. AISI’s membership is comprised of integrated and electric arc furnace steelmakers, and associate members who are suppliers to or customers of the steel industry. For more news about steel and its applications, view AISI’s websites at www.steel.org and www.buildusingsteel.org. Follow AISI on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter (@AISISteel, @BuildUsingSteel) or Instagram.  

The Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance (SSSBA) is a group of bridge and buried soil steel structure industry leaders who have joined together to provide educational information on the design and construction of short span steel bridges in installations up to 140 feet in length. For more news or information, visit https://www.shortspansteelbridges.org/ or follow us on Twitter (@ShortSpanSteel), Facebook and LinkedIn.

For the first time, attendees to the conference will be able to watch live construction of mass timber structures during show hours, and the day one live demonstration will feature various Simpson Strong-Tie hardware across a build-out by WoodWorks, Seagate Mass Timber, and the USDA Forest Service.

Simpson Strong-Tie will also host a live demo of its LDSS light diaphragm spline strap at its booth #900. The LDSS is designed to replace traditional plywood splines for joining mass timber diaphragm panels. Unlike plywood splines, which require routing of the panel surface, the LDSS is placed directly on top of panels, providing significant time and cost savings. Tested for in-plane shear values, the LDSS is also less susceptible than traditional plywood spline straps to damage from moisture during construction.

In addition to the LDSS, the Simpson Strong-Tie booth will feature an array of mass timber construction solutions for the North American market. New products include the ACBH and soon-to-be-released HSKP concealed beam connectors, as well as structural fasteners like the new Strong-Drive® SDCP (partially threaded) and SDCF (fully threaded) Timber screws. These fasteners feature robust 10 mm shafts to provide additional strength for demanding mass timber applications.

“As interest in mass timber construction continues to grow across North America, Simpson Strong-Tie has established a focused expertise on products designed and produced for the unique construction practices of mass timber structures,” says Randy Daudet, director for offsite construction and new business at Simpson Strong Tie. “Our advanced products, expert service, and local inventory are helping to drive growth in the mass timber market as projects proliferate, and we’re looking forward to connecting and collaborating with our partners and customers at this year’s conference.”

As part of the conference festivities, Simpson Strong-Tie will host a happy hour from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on March 27 at the Hyatt Regency hotel adjacent to the Oregon Convention Center. All conference-goers are welcome to attend the event, which will feature representatives from a local craft brewery to pour and talk about their beers. Happy hour attendees will also receive a complimentary Simpson Strong-Tie pint glass.

In addition, attendees of the International Mass Timber Conference are eligible to enter a contest to win a trip for two to the San Francisco Bay Area for a tour of the Simpson Strong-Tie Tyrell Gilb Research Lab and the Simpson Strong-Tie Stockton plant, followed by local wine tasting.

Featuring the latest thinking and expert speakers from local industry and abroad, the conference-led event, with a supporting expo, will examine the future by addressing complex issues relating to staffing, compliance and business practices.

Charles Brass, a leading Futurist in Australia, and a regular commentator on the future in print and on radio and TV, will deliver the keynote presentation. As the Chairman of the Futures Foundation, the professional association for Australia’s practicing futurists, Charles is ideally placed to identify the forces and trends shaping Australia’s future.

This will set the agenda for content on Day 1 of LiftEx Regional, which will focus on the future of lifting, examining how automation and technology will affect the industry, together with acquiring and retaining the future workforce, and sustainability.

Growth in mining, oil & gas, construction and infrastructure projects – in addition to greater safety requirements – are resulting in the development of new and improved devices and technologies. They will service a growing demand for heavier, more complex lifts and a reduced number of cycles with a view to gain further efficiency.  

‘Smart’ embedded technologies help prevent accidents, optimise lift efficiency, and reduce unforeseen maintenance and service costs. Other advances include additive manufacturing, 3D printing, non-destructive testing, intelligent lifting devices feeding back real-time data to operators, as well as augmented and virtual reality as a genuine tool in our industry for training and inspections.

How quickly we can expect to see these advanced technologies become mainstream will be addressed at the event, which will also ask questions such as do we have the required workforce? And what does a lifting equipment testing, inspection and certification professional of 2030 or 2035 look like?

On the evening of Day 1 there will be a networking drinks reception overlooking Darling Harbour for all attendees. Day 2, which is morning only, will focus on member-led content and important regional LEEA announcements, which will be first heard at the event.

The future-looking LiftEx Regional event in Sydney provides a unique opportunity for professionals and enthusiasts to network, say ahead of the curve and learn about the latest trends and innovations in the industry.

Registrations and further information are available at: liftex.org/liftex-australia. LEEA members benefit from a discount to the delegate fee.

Hexagon’s solutions enable customers to innovate, improve workflows, increase productivity and reduce costs across entire project lifecycles. Smart Digital Realities simplify and accelerate data utilisation to connect and integrate disparate parts of the construction ecosystem for smarter, more autonomous and sustainable operations. Apart from showcasing its current solutions, Hexagon will also launch new products and reveal partnerships that will transform the heavy construction industry.

“Hexagon is delighted to attend this pivotal event and showcase our proven solutions and latest innovations that empower the industry to reimagine construction,” says Thomas Harring, President of Hexagon’s Geosystems division. “Fully integrated job sites significantly improve the efficiency and profitability of construction businesses while attracting, keeping and freeing up key talent. We look forward to engaging with our partners, customers and peers from the industry.”

Transform your construction project to an intelligent jobsite with dirt simple solutions, adopting the smart digital technology you need. 

Show Highlights:

Technology announcements and demos

Hexagon’s flagship construction brands, including AGTEK, Leica Geosystems, Bricsys, Avvir, OxBlue, Projectmates and IDS GeoRadar, will exhibit at the show to share how professionals can better work together across teams and time. Visit booth N12325 in North Hall at ConExpo to experience innovative technologies, seamless workflows, collaborative deployments and digital solutions in action.

Leica BLK2FLY – top 10 finalist of the Next Level Awards Program

Drop by and vote for the Leica BLK2FLY, which CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) have selected as one of the top 10 finalists for the Next Level Awards Program for its innovative features designed to advance the construction industry. The Next Level Awards Program celebrates companies that push boundaries and develop groundbreaking technologies, products and services.

Presentations at the show

During the following educational sessions, Hexagon experts share their insights:

Nature Positive and Net-Zero Construction, a Choice or Science Fiction?

Thursday 16th March, 9.30-10.15 AM PST, West Hall 216-218

• Matthew Desmond, Vice President, Hexagon Heavy Construction
• Tommi Kauppinen, MSc, Vice President, Chief Innovation Officer, Machine Control, Leica Geosystems
• Reka Vasszi, Communications Manager, Hexagon Geosystems

Grade Control Interoperability: Transforming Your Mixed Fleet

Friday 17th March, 10.45-11.45 AM PST, West Hall 213-215

• Christian Luttenberger, Vice President, Heavy Construction, Hexagon Geosystems

The Time is Now: Why Public Infrastructure Projects will Rapidly Shift From 2D to 3D

Friday 17th March, 1 PM PST, West Hall 211-212

• Troy Dahlin, Segment Manager, Heavy Construction, Leica Geosystems

To find out more about our presence, program highlights and announcements at ConExpo, visit our events page: https://hexagon.com/resources/events/conexpo

Media breakfast Join our invite-only media breakfast on March 15th, at 8AM, for first-hand insights from Hexagon experts and to be among the first to hear our latest announcements. For more information, contact Kim Drew.

“Throughout our history, Perkins has combined confidence and curiosity to challenge conventional wisdom and help humanity power ahead,” said Steve Ferguson, President of Perkins. “Now is the time to demonstrate our industry leadership by exploring new ways to help customers and end users solve their ever-evolving challenges.”

Perkins goes beyond engines to provide comprehensive powertrain expertise

As new power system approaches become more complex, Perkins continues to evolve and deliver smarter solutions that advance sustainable power through its global Customer Machine Engineering Team (CMET). CMET connects multi-disciplinary experts from around the world who give OEMs on-demand access to skillsets and insights they need during their research and development, design, engineering, and production process life cycles. CMET’s capabilities are in increasingly greater demand by OEMs’ engineering departments seeking inspiration and guidance as they specify integrated powertrain solutions that are designed to produce less emissions as compared to traditional diesel-powered internal combustion engines.

“OEM research and development teams already face intense pressures from accelerated development priorities and limitations on resources,” said Jaz Gill, Perkins Vice President of global sales, marketing, service, and parts. “Through the immensely talented and equipped Perkins CMET, we’re strategically positioned to help OEMs achieve better outcomes faster with lower development costs, especially in the adoption of next-generation powertrains.”

To illustrate CMETs capabilities, Perkins is exhibiting an integrated, end-to-end diesel-electric hybrid powertrain at CONEXPO. The solution is highly configurable for a wide range of off-highway applications, with the featured configuration being suited to backhoe loader or telehandler applications and consisting of a scalable 48-volt battery module, powershift transmission, 20 kW motor-generator unit, inverter, and an advanced energy control module.

Perkins is also spotlighting its deep and growing component and systems integration expertise in electric-driven powertrains, building on its announcement of its battery development programme at bauma in October 2022.

Perkins collaborates with customers to challenge conventional wisdom

CMET’s advanced capabilities are just one way Perkins is evolving to better connect with and support customers.

To reflect its commitment to customer-focused problem solving, Perkins has made transformational changes spanning its worldwide operations, research and development, and product and service offerings, including aftermarket support. Perkins is showcasing an array of inventive products that mitigate long-standing technical and operational barriers customers face on the path to a more sustainable, lower-carbon future.

By collaborating with OEMs that are evaluating diverse powertrain alternatives, Perkins and the new Customer Solutions team can:

• Help product teams select tailored solutions that meet their specific requirements and deliver the optimal balance of owning and operating costs they need by applying deep engineering expertise, wide-ranging market sector knowledge, and a power source-agnostic approach.

• Help equipment manufacturers evaluate considerations such as power needs, application types, duty cycles, operating environments, run time, fuel availability, emissions standards, decarbonisation initiatives, resale value, own versus rent approaches, maintenance, and many other factors.

• Steer projects from concepts to prototypes to functional, fully tested machines by evaluating system requirements; optimising system architectures; managing system controls development, calibration, and verification; and performing final system validation.

• Deploy machine development competencies built over the past decade to assist OEMs with world-class engineering resources and state-of-the-art testing facilities that have provided millions of hours of customer support.

• Provide machine operating expertise on more than 5,000 different off-highway applications. Perkins engineers manage the design, test, and machine sign-off process, providing OEMs with a 3D model design and a machine ready for the next stage of manufacturers’ development process while protecting valuable intellectual property (IP) by keeping confidential data secure and safe.

• Serve as an efficient single source for supplying all components needed for integrated powertrain systems, ranging from engines, transmissions, electronics, and self-calibrating controls for conventional solutions to batteries, inverters, motors, motor-generators, cooling systems, software, and other critical elements for new-energy configurations.

Explore Perkins power solutions at CONEXPO – South Hall, Booth S-84329

At CONEXPO, Perkins is highlighting its large, fast-growing portfolio of advanced power product and service solutions designed to help customers manage the energy transition to a more sustainable, lower-carbon future.

These include:

• 48-, 300- and 600-volt lithium-ion battery solutions with modular designs and factory-installed telematics that Perkins is developing to optimise performance and packaging in numerous next-generation off-highway applications for the construction, industrial, materials handling and agricultural industries.

• Industrial diesel engines and industrial open power units (IOPU) that are available today to help OEMs reduce greenhouse gas emissions from their machines. Perkins offers the widest diesel engine power range from 0.5 to 18 litres and 8.2 to 597 kW (11-800 hp) that meet the most stringent global emission standards: EU Stage V and U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, with the exhibit featuring the 904J-E28T IOPU, the 1204J-E44TA, the 1706J-E93TA and the new 2606J-E13TA. These engines are capable of using renewable, lower carbon-intensity fuels that meet the leading industry diesel fuel specifications*.

• Connectivity solutions with hardware reading important engine data, displayed to the customer as timely insights. For OEMs with their own in-house telematics solution, an API based service which receives engine data is provided. From this, Perkins delivers useful insights to enhance the service provided by the OEM to their customer, aiding the customer’s productivity.

• Perkins® Ecoplus fuel filters that are engineered to minimise waste and enable recycling after use. Designed without a metal housing and centre tube, Ecoplus filters are manufactured with fewer materials while providing outstanding performance, enabling up to 45 percent longer injector life in a recent comparison wear test with competitive filters.

• Leading aftermarket capabilities from Perkins promote sustainability through improved fuel efficiency and prolonged machine life cycles, such as all-inclusive Perkins® Hypercare packages, and flexible overhaul solutions from new single cylinder repair sleeves for cost-effective overhaul which maximises reuse of existing parts, through to full ‘drop-in’ replacement engine solutions.

For more information on Perkins and its presence at CONEXPO, visit www.perkins.com/construction

* Fuels must meet the specifications and characteristics described on www.perkins.com in order to be used in Perkins engines and reduce the risk of downtime.

CEA management will host the conference call, followed by a question-and-answer session.

Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
Dial: 1-973-528-0008
Access Code: 901537
Webcast URL: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2893/47830

Interested parties may submit questions to the Company prior to the call by emailing info@ceaindustries.com. For those unable to participate in the conference call at that time, a replay will be available for two weeks in the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.ceaindustries.com beginning on March 28, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Hosted in a city known as the birthplace of the modern civil rights movement, the 2023 Annual Conference will explore this year’s theme through pre-conference activities and workshops, exciting keynotes, plenary panels, technical sessions, exhibits, tours throughout Atlanta and the surrounding areas, and multiple networking opportunities and social events. 

“We’re thrilled to offer so many new and expanded portions of our program in 2023 as we continue to build this event year after year. I am wildly impressed with the variety of competitive submissions to our program, and I applaud our members and local WTS Atlanta chapter for their dedication to building such a spectacular event for our members and industry stakeholders,” says Sara Stickler, WTS International President and CEO.  

Session Topics

Breakout sessions, falling into five separate programming tracks, cover a variety of topics on issues of equity in transportation and leadership development, including global workplace development, funding and fuel tax, toll projects, women-led community projects, transit equity, technology for all, contract development, staffing and personnel management, data and sustainability, and more.

Sponsoring #WTSAC2023

Multiple organizations are noted supporting sponsors of the event, including Atkins, Ergosync Engineering, Kiewit, Kleinfelder, Michael Baker International, Modern Mobility Partners, RS&H, Siemens, Transdev, VHB, and Strategic Partners HDR, HNTB, Jacobs, and WSP. Additional opportunities are still available.

New for the 2023 Conference Program

As an association that promotes equity and access in transportation, WTS is proud to support working parents who attend our events. For the first time, onsite childcare will be made available during the conference, and teenagers who are exploring careers in the transportation industry are welcome to attend.

Also new for 2023, the WTS Foundation will host the scholarship and awards fundraising gala offsite on the evening of May 11th at the Georgia Aquarium. This elevated program allows for increased development for scholarships and educational opportunities for the next generation of transportation professionals.

Hotel Information and Reservations

Group room rates at the Omni Atlanta are offered through April 17, 2023. Find out more about securing your reservation on the Annual Conference website.

For more information and to register for the WTS International Annual Conference, visit www.wtsannualconference.org  

This was just one highlight of a remarkably successful event. A record 147 students involved in PCI and PCI Foundation programs also attended the PCI Convention, an increase from 100 in 2022. Many of these students attended the first PCI Job Fair over two days. Also, winning project teams were honored at the 2023 PCI Design Awards Reception, which marked the award program’s 60th anniversary. 

During the PCI Convention, Matt Ballain was elected 2023 chair. Ballain is vice president and general manager at Coreslab Structures (Indianapolis) Inc. “The PCI Convention in Columbus exceeded expectations on every level,” said Ballain. “There was great energy, productive meetings, and record attendance.”

”We couldn’t have been more pleased with the record turnout and the energy and enthusiasm of PCI members during the PCI Convention,” said PCI President and CEO Bob Risser. “PCI’s many committees continue to be very busy managing our programs and enhancing our Body of Knowledge. We are particularly pleased that we continue to attract more students to the event so they can learn about and appreciate the advantages precast, prestressed concrete bring to the built environment. We hope they will cherish the memories of their first PCI Convention throughout their careers, either as design professionals or in the industry.”

Carlos Cerna, president and CEO of Manco Structures, Schertz, Texas, joined the PCI board’s officers as Secretary/Treasurer. Five others were elected as new board members: Even Fink, of Northeast Prestressed Products LLC; Brian Miller, of Chryso-GCP Applied Technologies; Richard Miller, of University of Cincinnati; Diep Tu, of the Florida Prestressed Concrete Institute; and Mike Wolff, of Mid-States Concrete Industries.

Several people were recognized for their outstanding contributions to PCI and the precast, prestressed concrete industry during the PCI Annual Members Meeting and Luncheon.

Chuck Prussack – The Medal of Honor, PCI’s most prestigious award, was awarded to Chuck Prussack, who worked for Central Pre-Mix Prestress for 38 years. He has had a passion for bridges throughout his career and for exploring new frontiers for prestressed concrete bridges. He was involved with PCI’s Bridge Producers Committee, Bridge Committee, and Technical Activities Council. Prussack served on the PCI Board and was appointed board chair in 2016. He is now retired.

Chris Pastorius – The Mario J. Bertolini Leadership and Innovation Award was given to Chris Pastorius, vice president and general manager of the Virginia Operations for Metromont LLC. Pastorius began working in the precast concrete industry in 1985 and has had several roles with PCI. He was a member of the PCI Board and served as chair in 2015. He also was on the board of Altus Group for eight years and was chair of the Altus Group board from 2008-10.

Adel Elsafty – The 2023 Distinguished Educator Award was given to Adel Elsafty. He is a distinguished professor and served as the coordinator of the Civil Engineering Program at the University of North Florida (UNF) in Jacksonville. Since joining UNF in 2005, Elsafty has developed and taught several undergraduate and 

graduate structural engineering courses. He has served on the PCI Education Committee, is chair of the PCI Foundation Academic Council, and has been a member of the PCI Foundation Board of Trustees since 2018.

Ten members were honored as 2023 PCI Fellows.

• Steve Brock retired from GATE Precast Company in 2022 and is currently a member of the PCI Research & Development Council.
• Roy Eriksson is president and CEO of Erikkson Technologies Erikkson Software.
• Les Kempers is vice president of engineering, marketing, and sales for GPRM Prestress in Oahu, Hawaii.
• Paul Kourajian is director of research and development for Molin Concrete Products in Lino Lakes, Minn.
• John Lawler is principal at Wiss, Janney, Elstner in Northbrook, Ill.
• Glenn Myers is principal technical professional for structural engineering of bridges and maritime structures at Atkins North America Inc.
• Richard Potts is corporate vice president of engineering with Standard Concrete Products Inc. in Savannah, Ga.
• Gregg Reese is senior technical advisor at Modjeski and Masters Inc. and is a leader of their Concrete Bridge Technology Unit.
• Christopher White is a structures senior technical advisor for Volkert Inc. in Houston, Texas.
• Michael (Mike) Woff is vice president of safety and quality for Mid-States Concrete Industries in South Beloit, Ill.

The 2024 PCI Convention at The Precast Show takes place February 6-9 in Denver, Colorado.

Hexagon’s solutions enable customers to innovate, improve workflows, increase productivity and reduce costs across entire project lifecycles. Smart Digital Realities simplify and accelerate data utilisation to connect and integrate disparate parts of the construction ecosystem for smarter, more autonomous and sustainable operations. Apart from showcasing its current solutions, Hexagon will also launch new products and reveal partnerships that will transform the heavy construction industry.

“Hexagon is delighted to attend this pivotal event and showcase our proven solutions and latest innovations that empower the industry to reimagine construction,” says Thomas Harring, President of Hexagon’s Geosystems division. “Fully integrated job sites significantly improve the efficiency and profitability of construction businesses while attracting, keeping and freeing up key talent. We look forward to engaging with our partners, customers and peers from the industry.”

Show Highlights:

Technology announcements and demos

Hexagon’s flagship construction brands, including AGTEK, Leica Geosystems, BricSys, Avvir, OxBlue, Projectmates and IDS GeoRadar, will exhibit at the show to share how professionals can better work together across teams and time. Visit booth N12325 in North Hall at ConExpo to experience innovative technologies, seamless workflows, collaborative deployments and digital solutions in action.

Leica BLK2FLY – top 10 finalist of the Next Level Awards Program

Drop by and vote for the Leica BLK2FLY, which CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) have selected as one of the top 10 finalists for the Next Level Awards Program for its innovative features designed to advance the construction industry. The Next Level Awards Program celebrates companies that push boundaries and develop groundbreaking technologies, products and services.

Presentations at the show

During the following educational sessions, Hexagon experts share their insights:

Nature Positive and Net-Zero Construction, a Choice or Science Fiction?

Thursday 16th March, 9.30-10.15 AM PST, West Hall 216-218

• Matthew Desmond, Vice President, Hexagon Heavy Construction
• Tommi Kauppinen, MSc, Vice President, Chief Innovation Officer, Machine Control, Leica Geosystems
• Reka Vasszi, Communications Manager, Hexagon Geosystems

Grade Control Interoperability: Transforming Your Mixed Fleet

Friday 17th March, 10.45-11.45 AM PST, West Hall 213-215

• Christian Luttenberger, Vice President, Heavy Construction, Hexagon Geosystems

The Time is Now: Why Public Infrastructure Projects will Rapidly Shift From 2D to 3D

Friday 17th March, 1 PM PST, West Hall 211-212

• Troy Dahlin, Segment Manager, Heavy Construction, Leica Geosystems

To find out more about our presence, program highlights and announcements at ConExpo, visit our
events page: https://hexagon.com/resources/events/conexpo

Held every three years, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the largest trade show in North America and the premier event connecting construction professionals with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the asphalt, aggregate, concrete, earth-digging, lifting, and mining industries. Simpson Strong-Tie will introduce Carbophalt and Glasphalt grid reinforcements to CONEXPO-CON/AGG attendees at Booth# C32995 and demonstrate how application of asphalt reinforcement technologies will improve the sustainability, longevity, and resiliency of asphalt paved road surfaces in the US.

Extensively tested at the Advanced Pavement Research Center at the University of Texas at Arlington, Carbophalt and Glasphalt grid reinforcements limit water penetration and crack reflection in asphalt surfaces caused by heavy traffic, weather, and structural fatigue. Installation of these technologies can significantly increase the safety and service life of asphalt surfaces and roadbeds while mitigating the need for frequent, costly, and time-consuming repairs.

Featuring a proprietary weave that makes them easier to install on both straight and curved roadbeds, Simpson Strong-Tie asphalt grid reinforcements are flexible and presaturated with bitumen to ensure superior bonding between layers of asphalt and a positive lock into the pavement. Carbophalt and Glasphalt reinforcement grids are also 99% recyclable and can be easily re-milled back into asphalt aggregate with no decrease in performance, resulting in increased service life, lengthier renewal cycles, and less frequent maintenance work.

“Simpson Strong-Tie is excited to apply our experience with extensive category testing and research and development to the asphalt sector through the introduction of these innovative grid reinforcement technologies at CONEXPO-CON/AGG,” says Simpson Strong-Tie market segment manager Corey Clark. “Carbophalt and Glasphalt solutions provide new levels of durability and safety to asphalt surfaces subject to heavy traffic and aggressive weather cycles.”

For more information on Carbophalt and Glasphalt asphalt reinforcement grids from Simpson Strong-Tie, including case studies, performance metrics, and testing results from the Advanced Pavement Research Center, please visit strongtie.com/products/rps.

CMAA2023, scheduled for October 29 – 31, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (National Harbor), is CMAA’s flagship event. It will include a comprehensive exhibit hall, plenary and breakout sessions, and the annual CMAA Industry Recognition Awards where 2023 CMAA Project Achievement Awards, Person of the Year, and other individual honors are presented.

Planned are three days of education, collaboration, and networking. This year’s event will feature unmatched educational programming, solution and technology providers, invaluable connections and engagement, and recognition of the projects and people that help define the construction management industry. 

CMAA2023 is looking for interactive learning sessions that focus on:

• Best practices used to complete successful projects and programs
• Lessons learned from complex projects and programs
• Inspiring leadership, partnerships, and talent management
• Developing a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and professional workforce
• Key issues facing the industry
• Environmental impacts (sustainability, community, safety, etc.)
• Innovative solutions to old problems
• Industry trends (technology, economic, political, etc.)

Session proposals that promote attendee engagement, contain attendee learning activities, and have diverse panels will receive selection preference.

All CMAA2023 education session proposal submissions are due by Friday, March 24, 2023.

Get started here. 

Lighting and electronics expert HELLA, operating under the FORVIA umbrella, will present several innovative new products at CONEXPO. The world’s leading construction and mining machinery trade fair will take place in Las Vegas, NV, from March 14 to 18, 2023 (South Hall First Level, Booth S62633). As a US product introduction, HELLA will be presenting a brand-new C240 LED combination headlamp to the broader public for the first time. The combination headlamp boasts an extraordinary design and enormous robustness and can be mounted in various ways. It has all the important light functions such as low beam, high beam, position light, daytime running light, hazard warning, and front turn signal. The housing and lens are made of impact-resistant plastic. The combination headlamp is also vibration-resistant, dustproof, and waterproof, making it ideal for the toughest conditions. A high-quality DEUTSCH DT connector and an ISO pulse indicator failure check ensure the combination headlamp meets all functional safety requirements. In addition, the C240 is available in both ECE and SAE versions.

S series Work Lamps with innovative LED technology

“Simple, steady, and streamlined” – is the motto of the new S series. The work lamps in this series offer innovative LED technology and complement the Module 70, Module 90, and Power Beam work lamp families. The work lamp provides homogeneous illumination with a color temperature of around 6,500 Kelvin, which is similar to daylight. Compared to halogen devices, the S series scores with high efficiency. The integrated electronics protect the device in case of polarity reversal and ensure constant brightness even with the operating voltage fluctuating between 9 to 32 volts DC. Depending on the model, the S series is available with a round or square design, and a surface mounted or recessed version. The Module 70 and Power Beam models are available in 1,000 and 1,850-lumen versions, and Module 90 is available in 1,850 and extremely high 4,000-lumen versions. The universal and slim design allows vehicle manufacturers to convert existing halogen work lamps easily and quickly to LED technology. The housing and the lens are made of special plastics, which not only reduce weight but are also highly corrosion resistant. The new cooling fin design is modern and ensures optimum heat dissipation, thus increasing the efficiency and service life of the work lamps. The S-series work lamps are available in close-range and long-range illumination. Further model and illumination variants are already under development.

Smart lighting solutions for heavy-duty applications

With the intelligent work lamp RokLUME 280N SMART, HELLA is presenting another highlight for heavy-duty applications at CONEXPO. The RokLUME 280N SMART increases safety in mining and construction sites. With its light settings, the intelligent work lamp changes the color temperature from warm to cool white and the light color to green or amber, depending on the variant. This adjustment of the light color is of utmost importance, especially in poor visibility conditions caused by dust, snow, or fog, to ensure the highest possible visibility. In addition, the brightness level can be adjusted to the current lighting conditions using the dimming function. The work lamp has six illumination options, including ZEROGLARE with a new patent-pending reflector. The work lamp can be operated easily and quickly by using the HELLA control panel or the Human Machine Interface (HMI) in the vehicle.

Conventional work lamps can be replaced with the intelligent RokLUME 280N SMART in no time. Powerline communication (PLC) enables the control unit (gateway) to communicate with the work lamps over the existing harness without interference and no changes to the vehicle architecture. Unplanned downtime is prevented with the lifetime management function which give a warning before the work lamp’s lifetime expires. Anti-theft protection and a memory function for storing individual illumination settings are also integrated. With Gateway Prime, the vehicle can also be equipped with a cornering light function.

RokLUME 280N Gen. 2 work lamp with six illumination variants

Another HELLA highlight is the popular RokLUME 280N work lamp for heavy-duty applications. The RokLUME 280N Gen. 2 series work lamps are well-suited for harsh mining environments and heavy-duty applications. This is because ideal working area illumination is crucial, especially in rough terrain, so that the driver can react to obstacles and hazards in good time. With a very high light output of up to 5,000 lumens and six illumination options, including a tunnel floodlight, the RokLUME 280N Gen. 2 work lamps not only provide better visibility and thus increased safety, but also improved productivity, as the light is similar to daylight, allowing operators to work with less fatigue. Meanwhile, its energy consumption is just 50 watts. Compared to halogen devices, this means a reduction in power consumption and thus contributes to CO2 reduction. The housing of the RokLUME 280N Gen. 2 work lamp is made of high-quality die-cast aluminum with a corrosion-resistant NanoSafe coating that is optimally adapted to harsh environments. All work lamps in the series can be mounted upright, suspended, and horizontally thanks to a centered, robust bracket and are optimally adapted to environments with high vibration requirements. With its compact size, the new RokLUME 280N Gen. 2 work lamp is an absolute all-rounder, ideal for all mining vehicles and heavy-duty machines.

In addition to the highlights mentioned, HELLA will present its complete product portfolio ranging from front and rear lighting, VISIOTECH projection technology, and warning lights to electrical and electronic products.

Experience the innovative HELLA lighting solutions for construction machinery and mining vehicles live at CONEXPO in Las Vegas, NV, from March 14 to 18, 2023, in South Hall First Level, Booth S62633.

OEMs need to navigate a challenging environment with ever stricter emission regulations, complex after-treatment components and setups, and demanding space requirements. “Designing configurations that meet manufacturer’s requirements for after-treatment and controller components is a significant burden to OEMs,” said Arley Bedillion, Sales Manager, Yanmar Power Solutions. “Yanmar’s Powerpack provides the OEM with a power solution that already meets many of the validation requirements, simplifies installation and reduces the work required by the OEM customer.”

The Powerpacks are assembled at the Yanmar America facility in Adairsville, GA.

At the heart of the Powerpack is the 4TN107FTT inline four-cylinder diesel engine. The powerful 4.6 L diesel was first unveiled at Bauma in 2019 and meets EPA Tier 4 final and EU Stage 5 exhaust emissions regulations. The 4TN107FTT features two-stage turbocharging, with a low-pressure turbocharger raising power at higher speeds and a high-pressure turbo boosting output at low engine speeds.

“As a first for Yanmar America, the two-stage turbocharger for industrial engines allows for a 45 kW (60 hp) power increase at 2200 rpm compared to our single turbocharger version”, said Carl Micu, Yanmar America Power Solutions division. “We work closely with our customers, developing innovative products and services to meet the challenges of industry towards A Sustainable Future for all.”

IIBEC’s annual event features live, in-person educational seminars, a two-day trade show, and live product demonstrations. IIBEC offers cutting-edge information regarding advanced technologies, design, construction, maintenance, and repair of modern and/or older building enclosures. 

Polyglass will be featuring a wide range of products and technologies this year in their updated booth, with plenty of information and educational opportunities for contractors to learn the features and benefits of these products.

Some highlighted products & technologies at the Polyglass booth include:

• ADESO® Self-Adhered Technology – Polyglass’ patented dual-compound self-adhered (SA) membranes feature a true APP or SBS formulation on the top weathering side and an aggressive self-adhered formulation on the bottom side of the reinforcement. This technology provides easy and effective application, enhanced lap sealing and solutions for multiple surface types.
• Commercial Roofing Systems – Polyglass provides flexible, custom-designed roof system configurations for commercial roofing. From self-adhered membranes to energy efficient liquid roof coatings, Polyglass products can accommodate a wide range of roof types, surfaces, climates and weather conditions.
• Building Envelope Solutions – With a long-standing strategic commitment to investing in R&D, our Polyglass family and vision for the future have grown exponentially. Evolving through innovation, our company offers high performance and exceptional quality Building Envelope Solutions.
• SPARC: SPARC®, the revolutionary state-of-the-art roofing system configurator will eclipse anything you have seen before in the Commercial Roofing arena. With SPARC®, you will be able to create, customize and send specs and submittal packages to Polyglass contractors in less than 30 minutes!

Mark your event calendar for Polyglass’ presentations and demos at IIBEC. Their first presentation will be SPARC-The Next Spec Gen. by Chris Gory, Marco Miotto & Jimmy Akins on Saturday, March 4th, 5:15 pm – 5:45 pm. It will be followed by the Polyglass USA Inc. Lateral Water Migration Demo & Presentation by Mark Franciosi on Saturday, March 4^th, 6:15 pm – 6:45 pm.

Be sure to visit Polyglass at the 2023 IIBEC International Convention and Tradeshow at Booth #623. For more information about Polyglass and their products contact a sales representative, or visit Polyglass.us.

The 2023 Symposium will explore the current policy and regulatory environment effecting transportation professionals, especially women and under-represented individuals in the workforce. The day-and-a-half long program will examine the entire spectrum of the transportation and equity ecosystem, including plenaries from federal and public sector agency leadership, association and nonprofit CEOs, and non-transportation organizations advocating for women in the workplace. 

Select panel topics include:

• USDOT Administration Fireside Chat
• “The State of Women: Top Issues of This Political Term”
• “How to Succeed in Congress”
• “A Leader’s Perspective on Innovation in Transportation: Not Your Grandfather’s Agency”
• “Equity in Transportation: A Wholistic Approach to Implementation”

Announced speakers include Nuria Fernandez, Administrator, USDOT Federal Transit Administration; Robin Hutcheson, Administrator, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; Tamekia Flack, Counsel, USDOT Maritime Administration; Irene Marion, Director of the Departmental Office of Civil Rights, Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women and Families; Nat Ford, CEO of Jacksonville Transportation Authority; and association leaders from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), Association of Road and Transportation Builders (ARTBA), Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITSA), and the Transportation Research Board (TRB).

Panel moderators include Jannet Walker-Ford, Senior Vice President & Principal Director, WSP and Chair, WTS International Board of Directors; WTS Board Member MJ Maynard, CEO of Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTCSNV); and WTS Board Member Debra Johnson, General Manager and CEO, Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD).

The program also includes a networking reception for registered attendees on the evening of the 15th.

“We’re excited to convene such an esteemed group of transportation leaders. WTS Policy Symposium attendees will benefit greatly from these leaders candid thoughts on policymaking and how to best use our collective voice to become changemakers. We hope you will join us in learning from our current Administration on topics most vital to the backbone of the transportation industry – women” says Sara Stickler, President & CEO, WTS International.

For more information and to register, visit www.wtspolicysymposium.org

“Those foremen that go over and above their job description communicate well at all levels and need to have the ability to do everything their crew members can do so they can lead effectively,” says Sara McPherson, Vice President of Marketing, HCSS. “As one of the most important leaders on a jobsite, foremen can help boost productivity and increase efficiency, especially when equipped with technology. We are celebrating those who are trustworthy and patient when training their people to do work the right way. Foremen play a huge role, which is why we want to honor them for their exceptional performance on the job.”

The rules to submit a foreman are simple:

1. Choose a foreman to nominate. Think of who in your field is taking control and building a better tomorrow.
2. Fill out the submission form found here: https://conexpo.hcss.com/foreman-of-the-future/.
3. Provide as much detail as possible to give your foreman the upper hand.
4. If your submission is chosen, your foreman will be featured on HCSS social media and at ConExpo 2023!

Visit HCSS in Booths N12125 and W41566

HCSS has two booths at ConExpo 2023, which takes place in Las Vegas, March 14-18, 2023 – Booth N12125 is the IT booth, and Booth W41566 is the Equipment booth. HCSS’s product management team will demonstrate the HCSS product suite, announce new product updates, and discuss features that HCSS is working on in 2023 and beyond. Product Experts will be available to answer technical questions.

There is also a timecard challenge at the HCSS booths, with complimentary beer available upon completion of the challenge. HCSS will announce the winner of the Foreman of the Future contest at the show.

A 70-degree afternoon welcomed the Grand Opening on Thursday, Feb. 23, with nearly 5,300 registered attendees taking to the 120,000-square-foot show floor filled with 378 exhibiting companies.

Attendees visited booths to see the latest technology and build relationships with vendors who help fuel the precast concrete industry. Large machinery stood alongside cornhole tournaments, T-shirt screening, a hands-on display of virtual reality crane operations and other novel ideas that drew long lines, helped attract people into displays and captured attention.

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Here is a rundown of some of the key moments and events:

Keynote Luncheon Kicks Everything Off

More than 600 people gathered for the Keynote Luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 23, to celebrate association members and kick off The Precast Show 2023.

A record-number 63 men and women received their gold hard hats and graduation certificates as they became Master Precasters. The signature National Precast Concrete Association educational program includes two years of study covering precast basics, safety, production, technical, quality control and leadership.

The event also included celebrations of the Leadership NPCA graduates, plant certification anniversaries, Safety Awards and Best Practices Awards as well as a keynote address by economist Andrew Busch.

Honoring Joan Blecha and Ted Coons

As part of the Keynote Luncheon, NPCA Chair of the Board Joel Sheets presided over a special presentation, bestowing Lifetime NPCA Memberships to Joan Blecha and Ted Coons.

These leaders were recognized for a half-century of service each within the industry. They are mentors and role models to generations of precasters, hundreds of whom were in the room, setting the bar high for others to look to as professionals and as people.

Blecha served as Chair of the Board, becoming the first woman to hold that position. As Chair, she led the modernization of NPCA’s plant certification process, among her many other noteworthy accomplishments.

Coons has served on numerous NPCA committees, guides the Yoakum Award

Committee and helped build the NPCA Education program among his many noteworthy accomplishments.

Both also are Robert E. Yoakum Award winners.

Plant Tours

More than 600 people boarded buses Thursday morning for a short ride to E.C. Babbert facilities in Lancaster and Canal Winchester, Ohio, to enjoy The Precast Show Plant Tours.

With breakfast starting at 4:30 a.m. and the first bus pulling out an hour later, the record-setting, sold-out tours were packed with enthusiastic riders looking to learn how Babbert creates and supplies vital infrastructure throughout central Ohio.

Education

Precast industry experts led two days of education classes, drawing 1,130 men and women to the classroom for discussions on concrete production and repair, leadership and management, marketing and sales, quality control and more.

More than 200 individuals also took steps toward becoming certified as a Master Precaster by completing one of the three Production and Quality School courses offered in Columbus.

Prize Giveaways

The Precast Show once again gave away $10,000 in prizes to randomly selected attendees, including a grand prize of $5,000 on the Show’s final day.

Once a name was called, winners had 10 minutes to locate the prize cart and claim their reward, which ranged from a Yeti cooler to a 36-bottle wide fridge to a $5,000 gift card grand prize that was taken home by Bertin Diaz Escalante of Encore Precast in Dayton, Ohio.

Foundation Student Competition

Cal State-Chico repeated as champion of the NPCA Foundation Student Competition, delivering its winning presentation at The Precast Show. New Jersey Institute of Technology and McNeese State also presented as finalists.

Chico earned $7,000 in prize money, divided between participating students and the school’s Concrete Industry Management program.

Silent Auction

The NPCA Foundation/PCI Foundation Silent Auction raised more than $131,000 thanks to hundreds of donors and bidders throughout the month.

Big ticket items included four Green Bay Packers tickets and a tailgate party; a hunting trip for two at Webb Farm; vacation getaways to Great America West and California wine country; and dozens of discounts for equipment and items provided by Precast Show exhibitors.

Closing Event

A Saturday night celebration at Lower.com Field, home of MLS franchise Columbus Crew, capped The Precast Show with a celebration of friends, fun and festivities.

Visitors were greeted by Crew Cat, the Columbus mascot, who posed for photos and played with fans of all ages. A full-sized soccer goal was available to test kicking skills, and the Crew locker room was available for tours.

Entertained by a local band, NPCA members danced and celebrated another fantastic week together at The Precast Show.

WASHINGTON, DC – American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Regional Director of Codes and Standards Jon-Paul Cardin, P.E., will conduct a webinar on “Cold-Formed Steel—Latest Design Provisions” on March 14, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central Time as part of a new National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) series. NCSEA’s five-part webinar series, “Examining the Codes: Learn From the Experts,” covers the latest code updates and provisions in steel, energy, masonry, wind and how to use them. It is designed for practicing structural engineers, trained designers, building department engineers, plan review agencies, professors and students.

The provisions of AISI standards for cold-formed steel (CFS) members, connections and systems are commonly used in the design of CFS light-frame construction for steel deck, metal building systems, metal roof and wall systems, steel storage racks, steel joists, solar PV support structures, and other construction applications. The AISI Specification (AISI S100) and suite of Framing Standards (S220, S240, S230, S310, S400) are the International Building Code (IBC)-referenced standards governing the design, detailing, and installation of these members and assemblies. Jon-Paul’s presentation will cover some of the key updates to the AISI standards and introduce design guides to assist practicing engineers. The webinar will award 1. 0 hour of continuing education and is Diamond Review-approved in all 50 states. More information on the webinar can be found here.

AISI serves as the voice of the American steel industry in the public policy arena and advances the case for steel in the marketplace as the preferred material of choice. AISI’s membership is comprised of integrated and electric arc furnace steelmakers, and associate members who are suppliers to or customers of the steel industry. For more news about steel and its applications, view AISI’s websites at www.steel.org and www.buildusingsteel.org. Follow AISI on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter (@AISISteel, @BuildUsingSteel) or Instagram. 

Trimble connected construction technology streamlines communication and collaboration throughout the construction lifecycle. The company’s technology connects people, machines and projects to deliver real-time data to infrastructure owners, engineering firms and civil contractors. These solutions and more will be on display in the Trimble booth, #W41522 in the West Hall. Specifically, Trimble will highlight the following:

• A new purpose-built machine guidance solution designed to be versatile, portable and easy to use. The new solution gives small site and utility contractors an entry-point into construction technology that has not existed until now.
• The Trimble Earthworks Machine Control platform, and specifically the Trimble Earthworks for Soil Compactors – Horizontal Steering Control technology, which is one of the top 10 finalists for the CONEXPO-CON/AGG Next Level Awards Program. Trimble will also be sharing the results of a recent study that sets a standard for expected reduction in greenhouse gas emissions through semi-autonomous compaction operations.
• Trimble ERP, estimating and project management solutions, including Viewpoint, ProjectSight, and the recently-acquired B2W software solution.
• Trimble solutions in robotics, including live demos of Spot, the Boston Dynamics robot dog, equipped with the Trimble X7 Laser Scanner. Trimble has broken new ground on development with Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot by integrating hardware and software to provide a completely autonomous laser scanning solution for progress tracking.

In addition to the company’s booth, CONEXPO attendees can also hear from Trimble experts in the following education sessions:

• Sustainability 101 – Wednesday, March 15 from 9:30-10:15 a.m. with Dietmar Grimm, vice president corporate strategy and sustainability solutions at Trimble
• Asphalt Paving Technologies Moving Operations into the Future – Wednesday, March 15 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. with Kevin Garcia, general manager, Civil Specialty Solutions at Trimble
• Alleviating Worker Shortage With Task Automation – Thursday, March 16 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. with Cameron Clark, earthmoving industry director for Trimble Civil Infrastructure Solutions
• Operationalizing Robotics and Autonomous Equipment – Friday, March 17 from 9:30-10:15 a.m. with David Burczyk, construction robotics lead at Trimble 

For more information about Trimble’s presence at CONEXPO, visit https://go2.trimble.com/conexpo.html.

From agriculture to construction, public safety, and energy, industries worldwide are leveraging innovative drone technology, transforming their workflows for more agile production, safer operations, and comprehensive decision-making. Drones are designed to create impact, disrupt traditions, shift mindsets, and most importantly, create a safer future where we can use technology for the greater good.

As UAV technology becomes widely accepted and used in commercial settings, new innovations emerge to help optimize how the world works.  As a leading drone service provider and retailer, Drone Nerds is bringing together leading industry partners to offer speaking sessions, forums, and presentations on some of the UAV technology.

“Our aim is for businesses, organizations, and individuals to discover the latest UAV solutions, connect with experts, and network with organizations driving change with drone technology. Drones are powerful tools that can impact the world by optimizing the way we operate,” states Jeremy Schneiderman, Drone Nerds’ CEO. 

The Elevate UAV Summit will be held on July 26-27, 2023 at the FIU Biscayne Bay Kovens Conference Center in North Miami, FL. 

Organizations or experts that wish to participate in the Elevate UAV Summit can connect with the event organizers at support@elevateuavsummit.com or submit an application at elevateuavsummit.com. 

Thursday evening’s performance is a fundraiser for the Museum’s upcoming exhibition Building Stories. Mr. Petit’s performance will be accompanied by Grammy Award nominees Anat Cohen on clarinet and Tal Mashiach on guitar.  

Mr. Petit will perform again Friday morning, this time for an audience of local school children primarily from Title 1 schools. Prior to the performance, each class will receive the Caldecott Medal winning children’s book about Mr. Petit, The Man Who Walked Between the Towers, as well as supplemental learning activities and lesson plans to underscore the wonder and difficult feats of engineering.

“I have dreamed of performing at the National Building Museum since I first saw a picture of the Great Hall a dozen years ago,” Mr. Petit said.

In addition to unauthorized appearances at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France and the Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia, Mr. Petit has performed more than 100 high wire walks on five continents. Not born into the circus, he taught himself wire walking along with sleight of hand magic, juggling, six languages, writing (eight published books to date and his autobiography almost completed), drawing, lock picking, 18th century post-and-beam carpentry, and pickpocketing. He is passionate about architecture and engineering, studying the sites where he will perform and designing and installing the rigging for his wire. 

“We are delighted to host Philippe Petit for this memorable performance in our Great Hall,” said Aileen Fuchs, President and Executive Director of the Museum. “This event exemplifies the Museum’s guiding Pillar of Impact: Wonder. It’s our hope that WONDER ON THE WIRE will inspire people of all ages to look up at the beauty around us, develop a better understanding of our place in the world, and return to the Museum to explore possibilities and dream with us.” 

Building Stories Exhibition

All proceeds from the eventwill support the Museum’s upcoming exhibition, Building Stories. Opening in November 2023, Building Stories will engage people of all ages in an immersive exploration of the world of architecture, engineering, construction, and design through an investigation of historic and contemporary children’s books. Created for an intergenerational audience, with special attention to K-5th-grade children and their caregivers, this exhibition will become a new and important hub of activity in our nation’s capital.  

From April 17 to 22, 2023, Messe München will once again be the industry meeting place for the construction industry: with 250,000 visitors and over 2,000 exhibitors from almost 50 countries, BAU is one of the leading events for the construction industry worldwide. The Nemetschek Group uses this large stage to present its solutions for more efficiency and sustainability along the entire construction life cycle together with the ten brands ALLPLAN, Bluebeam, CREM Solutions, dRofus, FRILO, Graphisoft, Nevaris, SCIA, Solibri and Vectorworks. The brands will present themselves for the first time at an impressive joint stand under the umbrella of the Nemetschek Group in Hall C5 booth number 322.

The presence will focus on the topics that are also occupying the industry at the moment: How can improved collaboration help to increase the efficiency of construction projects? What is the potential along the construction lifecycle to improve sustainability and the ecological and energy footprint of buildings? Which influence will cloud technologies and digital twins have on workflows in the construction industry of the future? The Nemetschek booth will offer many opportunities to exchange, explore and inform, including a coffee bar and a presentation area where the brands will present their solutions. In addition to numerous demo opportunities, a few start-ups in which the Nemetschek Group has invested lately, will also be on site to present their innovative solutions.

The Nemetschek Group is one of the pioneers for the digital transformation of the construction industry and is celebrating its 60th company anniversary this year. The joint appearance with ten Nemetschek brands underlines the claim of the group to further optimize the collaboration between individual partners on a construction project with digital solutions in order to minimize time- and resource-intensive friction losses. Together, the Nemetschek Group demonstrates the synergies that can be achieved with its solutions across the entire value chain in the AEC/O industry. The strong, open brands support their customers along the life cycle of buildings with cross-discipline and cross-product, barrier-free solutions and workflows.

“Together with all our exhibiting brands, we will show how our customers and the entire construction industry benefits from the software solutions of the Nemetschek Group today and in the future – especially looking at the major challenges that the industry is facing such as climate protection, the more careful use of resources, or the question of affordable housing,” explains Yves Padrines, CEO of the Nemetschek Group. He adds: “We do not think in terms of products, but in terms of workflows, along the entire value chain in the AEC/O industry. More and more customers want open, combinable, and scalable solutions. This is what we as the Nemetschek Group have been driving for 60 years.”

The goal of the Nemetschek Group is to help all stakeholders in the construction lifecycle to find digital answers to their challenges and at the same time to exploit the enormous potential of digitalization – for an overall better and more sustainable built world.

With more than 120,000 square feet of show floor space and nearly 5,000 participants expected to be on hand, The Precast Show is a meeting spot for infrastructure experts, industry leaders, innovators and educators discussing new technologies, creating connections, driving business growth and showcasing the industry.

“The Precast Show is the highlight of the year for our industry,” NPCA President FRED GRUBBE said. “It is an event that showcases the industry as a whole but also prides itself as a place where active conversations lead to millions of dollars’ worth of business.”

The Precast Show is hosted by the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) alongside participating associations the Precast/Prestressed Institute (PCI) and the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute/National Concrete Masonry Association (ICPI-NCMA). Learn more about The Precast Show at the event website: ThePrecastShow.org.

Industry experts with national, international or Ohio-specific perspectives are available for interviews by request. To schedule a time to talk, email NPCA Director of Communications JOE FROLLO at jfrollo@precast.org.

During the 2023 DropMEin! program, ComEd engineers and professionals will share their STEM journeys and provide real-life, hands-on learning and open dialogue about power distribution, energy sustainability and STEM career paths.

“The ASME and ComEd DropMEin! program is an ideal way to reach out to younger students and spark their interest in STEM before they reach high school,” said Michelle Blaise, ComEd’s senior vice president of technical services and a member of ASME Foundation campaign cabinet. “As we work toward a clean energy future, empowering the next generation of the local STEM workforce is crucial, and that starts with providing them the opportunity to learn about, and be inspired by, the many career opportunities in STEM.”

This year’s program runs through the spring semester with virtual and in-person sessions and related hands-on activities planned in fifth and sixth grade science classes at Bronzeville Classical Elementary School in Chicago, Ill., and Haskell STEAM Academy and Thurgood Marshall Middle School in Rockford, Ill.

“At Thurgood Marshall Middle School, we prioritize student engagement,” said Jessica Powell, principal at Thurgood Marshall Middle School. “The program that ASME and ComEd have developed provides authentic opportunities for our students to engage in new STEM content and receive hands-on experiences from local STEM professionals.”

All three schools are part of ComEd’s Community of the Future initiative, which creates partnerships that tap into community strengths to enhance sustainability, resiliency, and connectedness. In collaboration with ASME and its member volunteers, ComEd has enlisted its staff engineers, project managers, data scientists and cyber security experts to share their expertise and professional experiences with students.

“ASME is very appreciative of ComEd’s support of our DropMEin! program and its generous contribution to our Campaign for Next Generation Engineers,” said Tom Costabile, executive director/ CEO of ASME. “Together, we are working to inspire more kids to explore STEM and pursue STEM careers including engineering that improves lives.” 

The ASME DropMEin! program has a national reach with a focus on engaging with students in Arizona, California, Delaware, Illinois, Nevada, New York, and Texas this year. During the 2022/2023 school year, ASME will engage with over 4,000 students through this program to help diversify the future of STEM. Eighty-four percent of the schools impacted by this program qualify for Title 1 federal funding, with children from low-income families making up at least 40 percent of enrollment.

“Future.Industry is the biggest event of the year for Altair, where we – alongside some of the world’s top thinkers – showcase the creative disruption, technologies, and ideas that are revolutionizing the way people live and work,” said James R. Scapa, founder and chief executive officer, Altair. “We look forward to exploring the innovations that drive positive change in all corners of the globe and in all industries.”

Featured speakers and topics: 

• Sheryl Connelly, futurist and global consumer trends expert: “Demystifying the Future”
• Sandy Carter, senior vice president and channel chief, Unstoppable Domains: “The Metaverse, Convergence of AI and Engineering, and Other Trends”
• Dr. Vikram Shyam, futurist, NASA Glenn Research Center: “A Future Beyond Convergence Exploring Biocene – the Age of New Life”
• Dr. Carlo Cavazzoni, head of research and development, Leonardo S.p.A.: “Converging HPC and Cloud Infrastructure for Engineering Applications in Aerospace and Defense”
• Martha Bennett, vice president and principal analyst, Forrester: “Be Future Fit with Data and Analytics” 
• David E. Martin, manager of industry partnerships and outreach, Argonne National Laboratory: “Impact of Leadership Computing on Science and Industry”
• Doodong Kim, senior researcher for vehicle component solutions, LG Electronics: “Development of Data-Driven Platform for Structural Reliability Verification” 
• Hod Lipson, professor, Columbia University: “Open AI and Trends in Engineering and AI”

At Future.Industry 2023, attendees will also hear from presenters from premier organizations such as Google, Intel, Eaton Research Labs, NVIDIA, John Deere, AMD – and more – along with Altair experts and executives as they discuss today’s biggest trends and technologies. The event is geared toward audiences of all levels and disciplines, and will offer high-level content as well as specialized industry- and topic-specific presentations and panels – something interesting for everyone.

Future.Industry 2023 will take place in three time zones covering the AMER, EMEA, and APAC regions, and will feature live audio translations into French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. This year’s event is sponsored by Google Cloud, Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, and Oracle. Media sponsors include Develop3D, Scientific Computing World, HPCWire, SemiWiki, and insideHPC.

To learn more about Future.Industry 2023 and to register for the event, visit https://events.altair.com/future-industry-2023/.

The CFSEI Expo is designed for architects, builders/contractors and engineers and is geared toward both skilled cold-formed steel framing professionals and newcomers. The technical sessions will provide more than 10 continuing education credits. Sponsorship opportunities are available at the Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Supporter levels. Expo activities will also include the annual CFSEI meeting and installation of 2023-2024 officers.

CFSEI is offering a stipend program for young engineers and instructors. A limited number of $1200 stipends are available to engineers under 35 years old and to instructors at universities with civil and structural engineering programs. The stipend can be used toward travel and lodging expenses related to the Expo and includes free registration. To apply, download the application form provided on the CFSEI website and return it by March 17, 2023. Recipients will be notified by April 1, 2023.

The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute comprises hundreds of structural engineers and other design professionals who are finding a better way to produce safe and efficient designs for commercial and residential structures with cold-formed steel. CFSEI members work together to develop and evolve industry standards and design methods, produce and issue technical bulletins, and provide seminars and online training to improve the knowledge and skills base of engineers and design professionals. For more information, visit www.cfsei.org. 

K-Tec scraper product offerings include scrapers ranging from 28 to 63 cu.yds for various heavy construction and mining operations.

Ashland products include scrapers ranging from 3.25 to 34 cu.yds for the compact, agriculture, and industrial construction markets.

K-Tec and Ashland announced their merger at the previous ConExpo 2020 to become the market leading scraper manufacturer in the world, and Metalcraft of Georgia recently joined the K.A. Group in May of 2022.

Metalcraft scrapers have a niche in construction owner-operator and land forming/grading applications.

With a footprint of nearly 20,000 square feet space inside the show’s new West Hall, K.A. Group’s brands are featured at booth #W40231.

K.A. Group’s theme for the 2023 show is “Earthmoving For Everyone”. The company recognizes that earthmovers everywhere have a variety of materials to be moved from one location to another. The optimal equipment selected to move this material is dependent on the application, and the machines that are already owned by the earthmover. Contractors of all sizes can use their existing fleet of prime mover power-units to easily move bulk material by attaching a scraper. Whether you move millions of cubic yards of material as a heavy construction equipment manager or a solo landscaping contractor sculpting residential properties, K.A. Group has scrapers available to make the task of moving material more effective and improve fleet versatility. Whether attendees are involved in industrial mining, construction earthmoving, land leveling contracting, agricultural farming, or landscaping contracting, they will find an effective solution at the K.A. Group booth.

In the booth space, Case IH will be showcasing the tractor power-units that are perfectly paired with the optimal sized Ashland or K-Tec scrapers. Ashland’s new 1812E, 18 cu.yd scraper model will be connected to a Case IH Magnum tractor. The 24 cu.yd Ashland 2411E scraper will be attached to a Case IH Quadtrac tractor. K-Tec’s 1228 Train scrapers, with the ability to carry a tandem heaped capacity of 56 cu.yds. will be positioned behind the Case IH 555 wheeled tractor.

With mass market appeal, a CASE Construction Compact Track Loader will be fitted up with the Ashland 3250SS Scraper for contractors who want to see what it looks like to be able to bulk haul material with a common jobsite CTL machine.

K-Tec is the brand that pioneered the Articulated Dump Truck Scraper concept back at ConExpo 2008. The ADT scrapers are a versatile and economical method of earthmoving which has consistently gained popularity in the market. With a booth zone focused on heavy construction and mining this show, a variety of OEM’s are providing Articulated Dump Trucks ranging from 30 to 50 Tons, showcasing K-Tec scraper hauler integrations. These ADT’s will be on display with K-Tec’s 1228ADT (28 cu.yds) and 1237ADT Lead & Rear units (37 cu.yds each) to showcase to contractors that there is a scraper solution for whatever brand and size of rock trucks they currently have in their fleet. K-Tec will have a Virtual Reality (VR) experience for operator attendees to simulate the smooth scraper ride and machine controls of the ADT Scrapers.

K-Tec’s EJB4X Ejector Body will be fitted on the back of a Volvo A45G. The EJB allows for trucks to safely eject loaded material in areas with reduced overhead clearance.

An earthmoving implements zone will showcase a variety of complementary attachments that K.A. Group offers through its worldwide dealer network including a newly designed Land Leveler, and the popular Metalcraft Road Grader RG-14.

K.A. Group’s scraper specialists will be available at the booth for assisting attendees in assessing optimal earthmoving jobsite solutions. In addition, a team of design engineers and service technicians will also be present to answer any technical inquiries for attendees to gain education on what makes for an effective earthmoving equipment selection.

This broad spectrum of scrapers and earthmoving accessories showcased at K.A. Group’s ConExpo 2023 booth will enable contractors of all sizes to use their existing fleet of prime mover power-units to easily move bulk material. Attendees can unlock the potential of their existing equipment or idle fleet prime movers by turning them into efficient scraper haulers. Whether they own a fleet of numerous Articulated Dump Trucks, an agricultural tractor, or a single CTL skid steer, there are scrapers available to make the task of moving material more effective while optimizing equipment fleet versatility.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG is North America’s largest construction trade show held every three years and represents international asphalt, aggregates, concrete, earthmoving, lifting, mining, utilities, logistics companies, and more.

Atlantic Logistics will have its informational display and team members at booth N13166 in the North Hall. In attendance will be Rob Hooper, Jr., CEO of Atlantic Logistics, responsible for strategic direction and management of daily operations; Tali Hooper, the company’s logistics specialist and customer relations representative; Sean Gresham, Senior Logistics Specialist and responsible for specialized freight, overweight and over height loads, refrigeration loads, high- value over dimensional freight, and large projects; Johnnie Greene, Vice President of Sales and Chief Operations Officer, responsible for sales and operations, and James Crichlow, marketing and communications director responsible for brand strategy, website content and design, advertising, and public relations.

The group will host an informational and interactive display and participate with event attendees in sharing knowledge about technologically advanced shipping, hauling, and trucking brokerage services. For more information, contact James Crichlow at james@shipatlantic.com. Visit the show website at https://www.conexpoconagg.com.

According to Gresham, he and his team have been brokering heavy haulers and truckers to transport equipment in containers and non-containers to the expo from manufacturers all over the world through domestic and international locations, and port cities in Florida, Georgia, California, and Texas, among others.

“This conference attracts the largest number of construction and agricultural equipment and suppliers, and ancillary support from around the world in one place with great effort and expense. Some exhibitors manufacture and sell equipment that can be more than 250,000 lbs., and the merchandise will be on display,” said Gresham. “We specialize in brokerage carriers and haulers who are highly specialized and available to get the merchandise to the show, and for our everyday clients at any time,” he said. “Atlantic Logistics is pleased to be at the expo after a challenging time in our industry these past few years. Truckers are the backbone of transporting goods in America and the world, as we support them. Our access to the most reliable individuals and companies in trucking and transportation, available at all levels, capacities, and pricing is our specialization.” Gresham is available to speak with conference attendees, exhibitors, and media contacts seeking distinctive services in the 3PL industry. He may be reached at 904.537.0522.

Visitors will meet over 150 big-name brands and cutting-edge start-ups showcasing the latest tech, tools and solutions for digital construction. Plus, they’ll hear from the industry’s brightest minds and get up to speed with key trends in the free-to-attend education programme featuring 300+ expert speakers.

Event Director and Co-Founder of DCW, Ollie Hughes, says “We’re excited to be planning a stand-out event for 2023, that offers even more opportunities for the industry to connect, collaborate and innovate. DCW is THE place to learn about the transformative technologies driving change and improving outcomes across the built environment. With free registration now open, we can’t wait to welcome our visitors on 17-18 May.”

Discover the innovations changing how our world is built

The exhibition at DCW will showcase the innovative products that are revolutionising the built environment. Emerging technologies and solutions will be on display, including digital twins, augmented reality, information management, automation and AI, DfMA, robotics and more.

Visitors will discover how these solutions can help them be more efficient, collaborative, connected, sustainable and profitable.

An array of inspiring brands have been confirmed to exhibit at the eighth edition of DCW. These include Autodesk, Bluebeam, Causeway Technologies, Cintoo, Glider, HP, Kier Construction, Mission Room, MSite, Paperless Construction, PERI, Procore, Sir Robert McAlpine, Strata, thinkproject, TimelapseLAB, Willow, Xinaps, YardLink, and many more!

Learn and get inspired in the education programme

It’s not just in the central exhibition where the latest industry innovation will be in the spotlight. The event also features a CPD-accredited programme packed with 160+ hours of free-to-attend content delivered by 300+ expert speakers from across the built environment.

Visitors will be spoilt for choice at this year’s show, with nine theatres focused on some of the key areas shaping digital construction. These include information management, asset management, geospatial, visualisation, digital transformation, Net Zero and more.

The theatres are home to high profile presenters and curated panel discussions covering the industry’s most pressing issues. Last year, the programme included speakers from Bryden Wood, Construction Innovation Hub, the Government & Industry Interoperability Group (GIIG), Mace, Skanksa, The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), and Turner & Townsend.

Other big names who shared their ideas at the 2022 show included Bella Nguyen, PhD, Sustainability Program Manager for Amazon Transportation Services; Dale Sinclair, Director, Head of Digital Innovation at WSP; and Alison Watson MBE, Founder and Chief Executive at Class Of Your Own Limited.

Attendees can expect to be inspired and informed by a wide range of talks and panels, exploring new ideas and actionable insights. The full programme will be announced in the spring.

You have the chance to join the line-up

Would you like to share your story on stage at DCW this year? The team behind the show are currently accepting speaker applications.

Whether you’re working at the cutting-edge of innovation in the built environment and have knowledge to share or are just starting out in the field and can help others in the same position, there’s a place for you in the programme.

Further information, guidance, and the application form can be found on the website here: https://go.pardot.com/e/465882/speaking-at-dcw-/3jsjbbj/6047367759?h=dOzZH1yjr9_vp6SPhg8kHyTEl10ZhdyjMsFfJzNl8SU. The deadline for applications is Friday 17 February.
 

Don’t just take our word for it

Kris Atkinson, AEC Specialist at Matterport, describes DCW as being “a staple event for the AEC industries in the UK. There is so much experience, knowledge, and technology at the show – if you’re not here, you’re not advancing.”

David Philp, Chief Value Officer at Cohesive and host of ‘Digital Transformation brought to you by Construction Innovation Hub’, described DCW 2022 as ‘the best yet’ commenting “[there was] incredible energy on the floor and a real sense of enabling purposeful change. It is an important week for the industry, allowing diverse and focused collaboration across many built environment actors and organisations.

“For me it was an opportunity to share our story on digital transformation and provide learning for others. Overall DCW22 was learn, share, connect and make change happen.”

Also impressed with last year’s event, Vicki Reynolds, Chief Technology Officer for i3PT, panellist and podcast guest, said “the agenda for the Main Stage was especially thought provoking, and the calibre of speakers was high. Every member of our team has fed back that they learned something new over the two-day show.”

Register now for DCW 2023

Digital Construction Week takes place at ExCeL London from 17-18 May 2023. To register for a free trade ticket, please visit: https://go.pardot.com/e/465882/eek23-aspx-TrackingCode-DCW300/3jsjbbm/6047367759?h=dOzZH1yjr9_vp6SPhg8kHyTEl10ZhdyjMsFfJzNl8SU.

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New Caterpillar Technology, Services and Sustainability hubs provide visitors the opportunity to look beyond the iron for ways to increase operating efficiencies and improve machine uptime. Visitors will find new and current models and battery-electric machine prototypes during the expo from March 14-18 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Latest Equipment

The extensive Cat^® equipment display in the Festival Lot includes more than 30 machines, including model unveilings and battery-electric model prototypes with charging stations. Visitors will see two main equipment demonstrations each day; one focused on the latest Cat Technology, and one that will spotlight the company’s full equipment line up.  Additionally, Caterpillar will be providing unique daily spotlight demonstrations that will take a deep dive into key industry topics including improving fuel efficiency and jobsite efficiency, the evolution of technology, and convenient, scalable solutions for all customers.

The new Cat 950 medium wheel loader on display offers premium performance and simple-to-use technologies to help boost operator efficiency and increase productivity, while extended service intervals help lower maintenance costs. Visitors will be treated to a preview of the Next Generation Cat 926, 930 and 938 small wheel loaders – slated for production in late 2023 – which feature new technologies designed to make work easier, a reimagined operator environment and extended service intervals.

For paving contractors, the half-lane Cat PM822 cold planer features integrated Cat Grade technology and the latest System K rotor options that deliver performance, productivity and cutting precision. With its compact size, exceptional mobility and easy transport, the Cat AP455 Mobil-trac asphalt paver offers great features for both large and small contactors when paving urban streets, parking lots and rural roads. Furthermore, an exciting new market disrupting three-dimensional screed plate with modular fastening system improves mat density and smoothness, while reducing screed plate change time up to 80 percent.

The Latest Power

Caterpillar Industrial Power Systems Division will exhibit in booth S84329 in the South Hall a wide and rapidly growing portfolio of high-efficiency Cat industrial power solutions. The exhibit includes the unveiling of a new high power internal combustion engine, as well as the leading-edge lithium-ion battery technologies under development. Engines on display, such as the C3.6 IPU, C7.1 and C9.3B, meet EU Stage V, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards and are compatible with biodiesel up to B20 and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to EN15940, to help customers power a better, more sustainable world. The booth will also showcase Caterpillar’s technical services and market expertise leveraged by the global Cat dealer network to maximize the efficiency and extend the lifecycles of off-highway equipment, including Cat remanufactured and service replacement engines.

The Services Hub:  Easy and on-the-go

Caterpillar offers a range of service options that are easy, convenient, flexible and sustainable. The new Cat Central app is the latest tool for convenient access to genuine Cat parts and support. This on-the-go experience makes it easy for customers to find and order Cat parts, scan and shop a specific asset instantly and find answers to maintenance and support questions.  Another new service-related solution is the new Cat SIS2GO app which takes the guesswork out of maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing Cat equipment. Both apps are available on Windows, iOS and Android platforms.

The Services Hub is located in the Festival Lot, and the hub will include Caterpillar subject matter experts (SME) who will help guide attendees through several maintenance options for Cat equipment. Customer Value Agreement (CVA) options offer easy ownership plans customized to fit a customer’s business needs to extend equipment life and maximize the investment. Cat Certified Rebuild programs return end-of-life machines, systems and components to like new condition. Cat Reman products bring new life to assets with like-new performance at a fraction of the cost of buying new. Cat Self-Service Options deliver convenient, simple parts ordering and machine repair support for those who prefer to do their own service. 

Team members from Cat Financial will be available to discuss the latest leasing and financing programs, including Cat Card, as well as extended protection packages to help secure customers’ investments. Whether they are looking for new or used Cat machines or for repair/rebuild options to keep their current machines operational, Cat Financial experts will help customers make the right decision to support their business – no matter how large or small.  

The Technology Hub: Solutions for Any Operation

The Caterpillar Technology Hub in the Festival Lot will offer attendees the ability to experience a range of new and existing Cat technologies – VisionLink, Cat Command, VisionLink Productivity, Cat Detect, Cat Grade and Cat Payload. Caterpillar SMEs will be on hand to assist each customer in finding a scalable solution designed to fit the business’s needs and budget.

Its centerpiece exhibit, the “Looking Glass” cube, displays and interactively showcases the five key capabilities of the new Cat VisionLink^® application – Geofence & Location, Fuel Theft Alerts, Diagnostics, Idle Time/Fuel Burn, and Maintenance. An interactive wall invites visitors to explore the full suite of VisionLink capabilities for both Cat and non-Cat equipment and non-machine assets.  

The hub’s multiple Cat Command stations allow attendees to remotely operate Cat machines located more than 400 miles away at the Tinaja Hills Demonstration and Learning Center. They are positioned to allow attendees to better experience and learn more about the Command for Dozing, Excavating and Loading technologies. One of the Command stations allows visitors to try the “Strike Pay Dirt Challenge,” where participants remotely control an excavator to win a prize.

The Sustainability Hub: Choose Your Machine. Choose Your Power

The Caterpillar Sustainability Hub in the Festival Lot will spotlight fuel efficiency and alternative power sources; technologies to fit every operation and budget; and parts and service designed to make uptime fast and easy. Plus, customers will learn about sustainability benefits they can choose today and plan for tomorrow.

Outside the Sustainability Hub, exhibit attendees can view components of Caterpillar’s total site solution for the energy transition, including four battery-electric machine prototypes – the Cat 301.9 mini excavator, 320 medium excavator, 950 GC medium wheel loader and 906 compact wheel loader – in addition to AC and DC charging solutions. The Caterpillar-designed batteries powering these battery-electric machines are built on lithium-ion Cat technology with a modular design that offers flexible configurations across multiple applications.

Celebrating the Operator

With the quest to prove they are the best, more than 10,000 operators representing more than 32 countries around the world registered to compete in the 2022-2023 Global Operator Challenge. From 3,500 participants in the first round of local competitions to 84 advancing to the regional semifinals, nine of the world’s best equipment operators will demonstrate their advanced skill, precision and stamina in hopes of being named the Global Operator Challenge Champion. The nine finalists competing in Operator Stadium at ConExpo are:

• Pontus Eriksson, representing Zeppelin Sweden
• Sebastian Behr, representing Zeppelin Germany
• Łukasz Mokrzyński, representing Bergerat Monnoyeur Poland
• John Schiedeck, representing Holt Cat (Texas, USA)
• Matt Ferris, representing Empire Cat (Arizona, USA)
• Fernando do Nascimento​, representing PESA (Brazil)
• Masato Imai, representing Nippon Caterpillar (Japan)
• Patrick Doheny, representing William Adams (Australia)
• Nick Thompson, representing CavPower (Australia)

The finals kick off on Tuesday morning, March 14, immediately following the expo’s grand opening ceremonies. Throughout the competition, the skills of the finalists will be put to the test in three identical challenges – excavating, loading, and hauling/maneuvering the equipment through a variety of obstacles. The champion is set to be crowned on the afternoon of March 14.

All CONEXPO-CON/AGG attendees are encouraged to attend the Global Operator Challenge Finals to see first-hand the new equipment, technologies and services on display in Festival Lot exhibit, F9127.  

The Finals will also be broadcast live on cat.com. More information on the finalists can be found at www.cat.com/operatorchallenge and for more details about the Cat CONEXPO-CON/AGG experience, visit https://www.cat.com/en_US/campaigns/event/conexpo-2023.html. 

Wilbur and other philanthropists featured in the exhibit—including Derrick Rose of the New York Knicks and John H. Johnson of Johnson Publishing Company—were selected for ‘making a difference in Chicago through their giving of time, talent and treasure’. Honorees are featured in the exhibition through black and white portraits by local activist and photographer Tony Smith.

Wilbur has a longstanding history of charitable giving and community involvement, in Chicago and across the globe. In 2012, Wilbur extended his reach in the community through co-founding Milhouse Charities, a 501c3 non-profit organization. Milhouse Charities supports the education, exposure and advancement of underrepresented youth and minorities in science, technology, engineering and math. Since its founding, Milhouse Charities has invested over $1 million and 8,000 hours of community service into STEM, resource and mentorship programs. The heart of Milhouse Charities’ work is to create equity in educational access and opportunities for youth in our communities.

“I am honored to represent our great city and bring greater visibility to the soul of our culture through philanthropy,” stated Wilbur. “This unique experience rooted in faith, responsibility and equity motivates me to double down on my commitment to reinvest in the communities we serve.” 

“Rooted in Chicago” is being hosted by the Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy (CAAIP) February 1 through April 30. The exhibition paints a unique picture of Black philanthropy in Chicago and aligns with CAAIP’s mission to achieve racial equity and Black leadership in philanthropy. “Rooted in Chicago is about empowering a new generation to recognize their influence and their responsibility to give back,” said Jessyca Dudley, the former director of CAAIP shares. “These exhibitions will bring Black giving into perspective in a way that has not been seen before, allowing us to reframe the overall conversation about philanthropy.”

The largest construction tradeshow in North America runs March 14-18 in Las Vegas. The B2W team will discuss technology strategies and demonstrate all B2W applications. Trimble Viewpoint products, which integrate with the B2W platform, will be demonstrated at the B2W Software stand (#N12147) in the center of the show’s north hall. B2W Software will also demonstrate within the Trimble booth in the west hall.

Contractors use B2W applications to manage estimating, resource scheduling and dispatching, performance tracking and equipment maintenance as well as e-forms and reporting. Several enhancements will be highlighted at CONEXPO/CON-AGG.

• New features for faster, more accurate recording of employee hours and equipment meter readings, including clock-in-clock-out functionality and GPS confirmation of location, have been added to the B2W mobile app for individual time and performance tracking. 

• Enhancements to B2W Estimate make it easier to manage and compare quotes from vendors and subcontractors. B2W Estimate API connectivity has also been extended to further automate connectivity with other applications and data sources used in the estimating process.

• The ability to send alerts and notifications to recipients when specified activities occur has been expanded across the B2W platform. B2W applications can communicate to individuals immediately when a wide range of scheduling, field operations or fleet maintenance events occur, such as safety incidents, schedule assignments and updates, field log or timecard status changes, maintenance requests, and work order completion.

• Expanded connectivity between B2W Schedule and B2W Track applications increases opportunities to populate field logs with information from the schedule and to communicate personnel, equipment and material needs from the field tracking application to the scheduling and dispatching application.

• New export functionality in the B2W Maintain maintenance management application makes it easier to reconcile purchase order information with Viewpoint and other accounting programs.

The unified B2W platform is designed to connect the office, field and shop. Applications specialized for heavy construction communicate in real time and utilize a single operational database.

Trimble acquired B2W Software in 2022. The move validated the value of the B2W product portfolio, platform approach and team, and further enhances Trimble’s connected, end-to-end construction workflows.

• Military: 26 April 2023
• Nuclear: 13 July 2023
• Utilities: 27 September 2023
• Construction: 25 October 2023

Each webinar will be geared towards end users in the relevant sector and will run for approximately one hour and feature guest industry speakers with expertise in the relevant sectors who will join presenters from LEEA.

Delving into safety issues and best practice surrounding lifting, which are specific to these sectors, the webinars aim not only to raise awareness but also to trigger conversations between LEEA members and end users, particularly those further up the supply chain. 

There will be more details on speakers and content for the 2023 programme, with links to register your attendance, in the coming weeks.

Social media posts, videos, articles, and in-person activity will again be bound together by the hashtag, #GLAD2023. Industry stakeholders are also invited to share their content so LEEA can add it to the newly updated website—www.globalliftingawarenessday.com—where information about apprenticeships, military recruitment, diversity, sustainability, and technology has been posted during previous years.

While the key message remains the same, LEEA has updated the logo, which will be used as another point of identity before, during, and after the event. Anyone with an interest in lifting and working at height can contribute by using the graphic and hashtag to celebrate their involvement with the industry and promote it as an interesting place to work, especially to younger generations.

Ross Moloney, CEO at LEEA, said: “There’s an energy building behind plans for this year’s Global Lifting Awareness Day that suggest it will be the most widely supported and impactful ever. The concept has successfully spanned the Covid era, reiterating the fact that lifting remains both ubiquitous and essential in keeping all kinds of operations going, irrespective of pandemics and economic conditions.”

He added: “Fighting gravity is inherently dangerous and getting it wrong can lead to accident, injury, and even fatality. That makes it an extremely important, challenging, and rewarding sector to work in, which is just one of the messages we’re encouraging people to promote.”

Celebrate the lifting industry on Thursday 13 July—include the #GLAD2023 hashtag.

“Typically, over 2000 HCSS users attend the meeting and find value in learning about new software and features, networking with peers, and uncovering industry trends,” says Steve McGough, CEO of HCSS. “This year, we offer over 200 classes for attendees to choose from, up from 140 last year. These classes offer fast-track growth for many roles and levels in any construction business and help users get the most out of their existing software investments.”

The 200 unique classes come under a variety of themes about taking control, including:

• Take control of risk and compliance –HCSS Safety, collaboration with subcontractors, revision control, security vs. compliance vs. privacy, and more.

• Take control of ALL your HCSS products – Integration amongst HCSS software, new HeavyBid features from the last two years, managing user profiles in HCSS credentials, smart form setup, and more.

• Take control of managing projects – HeavyJob reporting, price more efficiently, tracking time and materials, fine-tuning your bid strategy to maximize profit, using note indexes/tags to track rework, and more.

• Take control of the little things – Mini-sessions on various HCSS software.

• Take control of equipment costs – Telematics, tracking and reporting on owned and rented equipment in HeavyJob, Equipment360, Dispatcher, and more.

• Take control of UGM – Benefits and challenges of implementing multiple products, women in construction, HeavyBid menu, when to consider reimplementation, building a training curriculum, change management, and more.

• Take control of your company – Using APIs, running a business with constrained resources, creating new workflows with Forms, what to know about your first joint venture, how to market your safety program, DOT/Owner requirements & compliance, and more.

• Take control of reports and data analysis – A case study on how Austin Industries derives insight from their HCSS data, data visualization, cloud hosting with HCSS, getting the correct data from the field, and more.

• Take control of integrations – HeavyJob export to payroll, dispatcher integration, next steps after finishing an estimate, stop manually moving data between spreadsheets, OEM deep dive, HCSS APIs, talking to ERPs with HCSS Azure Integration Platform, and more.

• Take control of the future – Future-proof your prospective work pipeline, estimating strategies to account for inflationary prices, eight significant threats to your company’s future you may not be thinking about, market positioning 101, reduce material ordering and trucking costs with calculators, automation in construction, and more.

A complete list of classes can be found here. Classes are offered in a lecture format, as a workshop, or in discussions and round tables. At Town Hall meetings, users will help discuss the direction of HCSS products and vote on new features.

The VOICE 2023 program features extensive opportunities for attendees to learn, including more than 80 presentations organized across nine topical tracks, a Technology Kiosk Showcase featuring the latest test solutions through live presentations and booths, and a Partner’s Expo highlighting innovative semiconductor test solutions.

Additionally, a Workshop Day will be held on May 11, providing in-depth, practical learning in concurrent, hands-on sessions covering topics such as advanced RF demodulation, ACS Edge 3.0 and more. Interested parties may register for sessions of their choice. Learn more at https://voice.advantest.com/workshop-day/.

Throughout the event, thought leaders will present and share their insights on semiconductor test and the state of the industry. VOICE 2023 will feature a keynote address from Dex Hunter-Torricke, head of communications for the Meta Oversight Board, an independent body established by Meta (formerly known as Facebook) in 2020 to make binding decisions regarding the company’s most challenging content issues. Hunter-Torricke also served as the former Head of Communications at SpaceX. Advantest plans to include more keynote speakers in its VOICE 2023 schedule soon.

More details about the event, including the event agenda, are available on the VOICE 2023 website at https://voice.advantest.com/.

Quick and easy online registration is available via https://voice.advantest.com/register/. For information on group discounts, email mktgcomms@advantest.com.

A variety of packages are available for companies interested in sponsorship opportunities at VOICE 2023. Details on 2023 sponsorships are available at https://voice.advantest.com/sponsor-opportunities/ or by emailing mktgcomms@advantest.com.

As VOICE 2023 draws closer, follow #VOICE2023 and @Advantest_ATE on Twitter, or visit https://voice.advantest.com/spread-the-word/ for more ways to connect and get involved.

QuickFitting continues to innovate and save plumbers time and money through new patent pending press fitting technology. At the booth, Quick Fitting will be previewing an upcoming innovative product, Veripress, which provides the ability to confirm that a fitting has been pressed visually, from a distance. Every fitting can be easily and quickly checked for proper installation with a simple visual inspection, preventing leaks normally found days later during pressure testing. Fitting dimensions and tools are compatible with most other press fittings in the market, reducing plumbers’ investment.

On display will be the Quick Fitting Brass push-to-connect fitting, which provides a removable, reusable, and repositionable choice for pipe connection. Brass fittings eliminate the need for soldering, gluing, or crimping to help make the installation process simpler, faster, and safer. The Quick Fitting Copper push fitting will also be on display, which creates an instant connection while providing a dual seal design that generates 100% more sealing surface than single seals.

Alongside Quick Fitting’s popular push-to-connect plumbing and electrical connectors, an electrical cable pull device, Quick Fitting WirePull, will be prominently featured. This steel-forged product quickly and easily attaches to a cable, and so is immediately ready for pulling. Quick Fitting’s patented push-to-connect technology provides this product with a lower profile and enables the cable to be pulled more easily through conduits, cable trays, and other spaces. A more affordable and efficient alternative to crimp-on or wire mesh pulling devices, the cable pull is available in many sizes with multiple lanyard lengths, supplied as a ready to use item with no special tools required.

In the presence of Master Plumber Roger Wakefield, come view the VeriPress and cable pull alongside Quick Fitting’s line of leading products in order to learn how to get your next job done as quickly and perfectly as possible.

The goal of the program is to promote interest in the building trades as a viable and rewarding career path for youth and for individuals who have recently been out of the workforce.

Last October, 25 students from Making Waves Academy in Richmond, California, attended the program workshop at Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley’s Oakland warehouse. The half-day workshop included presentations, demos and hands-on activities including plumbing pipe soldering and cutting, as well as electrical wiring. In future events, HVAC and other trade disciplines will be represented as well, along with a potential mini-job fair for the participants.

“We’re proud to partner with Simpson Strong-Tie on this continually expanding program,” said Janice Jensen, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley. “By offering construction trades education to students throughout the Bay Area, Simpson Strong-Tie is actively supporting the next generation of skilled tradespeople who are critical to the efforts of creating a world where everyone has access to housing.”

“Expanding the trades talent pool with motivated and enthusiastic individuals helps us serve our industry at large, and also enables Simpson Strong-Tie to demonstrate our commitment to construction trades education — one of our social impact priorities,” said Simpson Strong-Tie board member and former CEO Karen Colonias. “It is vital to the future of the building industry that we develop programs and opportunities to support these potential tradespeople on their professional journey.”

Presented by ArchiteXX and hosted by New York’s Center for Architecture on Monday, January 23rd at 6:00 p.m., the event opens a conversation on how the watershed ruling had far-reaching effects on women across the country and in all walks of life — and the significant harm created by its undoing. Asking, “Where do we stand 50 years later?” the esteemed panel includes Syracuse University’s noted expert Lori Brown FAIA and Cynthia Phifer Kracauer AIA, executive director of Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (BWAF), a group dedicated to advancing women in architecture and allied professions.

“Crafting our foundation’s response to the overturning of Roe v Wade sparked a vigorous debate at BWAF,” says Kracauer. “My initial reaction was of anger and despair. With a desire to speak with personal authority about an abortion experience, I stumbled upon the sad truth that there are countless stories of abortions, both from the welcome, lifesaving and life-affirming perspective to the stories of dangers and horrors of unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortion practices. We need to hear them.” 

Elevating the focus on the destructive repercussions implied in the overturning of Roe overturning, Kracauer, the host and moderator of the talk, will be joined by panelists including Lori Brown, FAIA, professor at the Syracuse University School of Architecture and author of the acclaimed book Contested Space: Abortion Clinics, Women’s Shelters and Hospitals (Routledge, 2013). Brown brings unique expertise in architecture and women’s rights, and she famously worked with the Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which is at the heart of the Supreme Court case. She has spoken and written on the barriers to building and operating women’s health clinics across the United States, and she cofounded the advocacy nonprofit ArchiteXX.

“This event offers an important opportunity for the history of this fundamental issue of women’s rights to be heard in our professional communities, and to acknowledge the triumphs and struggles of the last 50 years,” says Kracauer.

WHAT: “Where Are We Now: 50 Years After Roe”

WHO: Cynthia Phifer Kracauer AIA, executive director, BWAF

Lori Brown FAIA, professor, Syracuse University School of Architecture

WHEN: January 23, 2023. 6:00 – 8:00 pm EST 

WHERE: The Center for Architecture, Hines Gallery

536 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY 10012

REGISTRATION: For working press, contact C.C. Sullivan to reserve a seat or speak with the panelists.

For general audience attendance, please use this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/50-years-after-roe-v-wade-our-current-situation-tickets-507854966877

More information is available at www.dfi.org/DFI-COPRI2023.

This is the fourth time that DFI and COPRI-Metropolitan Section in New York have joined forces to deliver a seminar on ports and marine engineering. The collaboration is intended to bridge a technical connection between the two organizations. DFI member companies are a great foundation resource for the design and construction of ports.

COPRI (The Coasts, Oceans, Ports and Rivers Institute) is a semi-autonomous institute of ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers). COPRI serves as a multidisciplinary and international leader in improving knowledge, education, development, and the practice of civil engineering and other disciplines in the sustainable management of coastal, ocean, port, waterways, riverine and wetlands resources for the benefit of society.

Hope’s Windows, Inc. will be showcasing their Old World Suite Series of steel windows and doors which are designed to mesh the best of both past and present, taking inspiration stylistically from the old world and combining it with the efficient performance of the present. The thin and sophisticated arrow-shaped steel frames of the Old World Suite Series represent past architectural design while packing the power of hundreds of years of advancements in effective operating performance. This dynamic duo results in a completely unique luxury window and door system, geared toward the residential market.

The Jamestown Series features slender sightlines and is an ideal collection for projects that require oversized doors or windows because of its capability to accommodate bigger sizes without extra reinforcements or mullions. Various glass sizes are available as well as enhancements such as blast resistance, bullet resistance, fire rated, and hurricane/impact rated. 

Similar to the Jamestown Series, the Landmark Series features classic solid steel doors and windows with slim sightlines – slimmer than the Jamestown Series. This energy-efficient collection has thermal evolution and hurricane/impact rated enhancements available. Its fully welded construction has square and sloped glazed beading for either interior or exterior installation. 

These three fully developed, tested, and certified product series, ideal for both residential and commercial use, capture Hope’s Windows Inc’s innovative thought in design in regard to custom fabrication and historical preservation. They are eager to share these effectively operable luxury options with the guests of the International Builders’ Show.

For more information on model options and company offerings, visit HopesWindows.com.

Additional information on the upcoming NAHB International Builders’ Show can be found at www.buildersshow.com. 

ERELIS performed two-stage drone surveying to deliver a high-precision 3D model of the reservoir. First, aerial photogrammetry and LiDAR surveys were performed using a DJI M300 drone equipped with a TOPODRONE camera P61 and a LiDAR HI-RES system to

determine the location of possible obstacles. LiDAR scanning provided accurate detection of cables in the water. 

Second, an underwater bathymetric survey using a TOPODRONE AQUAMAPPER mounted to the same drone was conducted avoiding detected obstacles (cables, solar panels and other objects). The flight mission was planned and executed with the UgCS software by SPH Engineering. 

The collected LiDAR & bathymetry data was processed by TOPODRONE Post Processing software. As a result, a georeferenced orthophoto map, a 3D model of the relief and objects, a 3D model of the bottom of the reservoir, contour lines and isobaths were generated. Such 3D models can be used for high-precision assessment of sediment volumes, general monitoring of reservoir banks and visual monitoring. In addition, surveying with a TOPODRONE AQUAMAPPER made it possible to estimate sludge deposits of the reservoir.

“Our company has been performing drone-based bathymetric surveying services for water reservoirs/basins and coastal waters since 2021. The unique ability to use the same UAV (DJI M300) with different kinds of TOPODRONE equipment, LiDAR HI-RES systems, a high resolution camera and AQUAMAPPER, makes it possible to unify equipment use, thereby reducing costs and eliminating the need for additional tools. The aerial and echo-sounding data synchronization at the post-processing stage helps to obtain the full geo-data package that could be used for survey and data digitization, modeling, mapping, aerial photogrammetry, quantities calculation or other output products by client demand,” commented Roman Kirsanov, CEO of ERELIS. “Back in autumn 2022 we had our first AQUAMAPPER client that used the device together with TOPODRONE LiDAR ULTRA for an EU road construction project to build a highway in one of the toughest terrains with a river component in Romania, EU. We are proud to see clients developing new application areas of our equipment, including reservoir characterization and modeling,” added Maxim Baklykov, CEO of TOPODRONE.

To learn more about TOPODRONE LiDAR and bathymetric solutions to perform reservoir characterization and modeling join a free online webinar on February 2, 2023: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T43KeI2uQU-8jbI7o4N21Q 

About TOPODRONE 

TOPODRONE (https://topodrone.com/) is a Swiss based designer and manufacturer of high-precision surveying equipment for installation on UAVs, vehicles and backpacks. TOPODRONE’s hardware (LiDARs, high resolution cameras and PPK) are used for mapping and 3D modeling. Application areas include but are not limited to forest and agricultural monitoring, construction and urban planning, and bathymetry. TOPODRONE’s advanced post-processing software provides users with easy-to-use innovative data processing workflows for automatic data generation, georeferencing and alignment using GNSS and IMU data post processing, and SLAM algorithms.

The theme of the workshop is Taking Micropiles to New Heights. 

The workshop provides an opportunity for attendees to meet, present and exchange data, and share experiences and developments on a relatively informal basis. The workshop includes technical presentations covering states of practice; advancements of micropile construction, materials, research and development; and educational/promotional activities. 

“The ISM Steering Committee and Workshop Organizing Committee are excited to be hosting the 15th workshop in-person in spectacular Vail, Colorado,” says Dan MacLean, P.Eng., of Keller Canada and chair of ISM. “Our last workshop was in 2019 so we are expecting an enthusiastic gathering of ISM delegates and micropile experts.” 

The Workshop also features the 11th Lizzi Lecture being presented by J. Erik Loehr, Ph.D., P.E., the 9th Lizzi Scholarship and the 4th World Cup of Micropiles. 

The technical program chair is Ty Jahn, P.E., Condon-Johnson Associates. 

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the workshop. It’s an opportunity to “heighten” the exposure for your company, products and services before, during and after the workshop — and demonstrate your leadership in the development, advancement and promotion of micropile technology. 

For more information on the workshop, visit www.ismicropiles.org or contact ISM Executive Director: Mary Ellen Bruce Large, P.E., D.GE, Nicholson Construction Company at melarge@ismicropiles.org.

“I’m thrilled to participate in my first World of Concrete,” said Ranjeev Teelock, Chief Product Officer at Command Alkon. “This is a unique opportunity to engage and connect with concrete producers from around the world and to deliver further knowledge of best practices and problem-solving strategies through collaboration, as well as share updates, innovative features, roadmaps of our solutions with live product demonstrations.”

Join Command Alkon in the North Hall at N1436 where we will be featuring Inventory and Replenishment and Dispatch. Cloud-based Dispatch offers centralized management of plant data and pricing and a consolidated view of total customer demand and operational capacity each day. Command Alkon’s Inventory and Replenishment enables operations to automatically forecast inventory needs, place vendor orders, and replenish inventory based on scheduled daily orders.

Solutions experts will be highlighting Dispatch, Inventory and Replenishment, and more through In-Booth Demonstrations:

Tuesday | Jan 18th
10:00a – 10:20a: Modernized Fleet Telematics with TrackIt
11:00a – 11:20a: CONNEX Dispatch
12:00p – 12:20p: Automating Management of Your Inbound Materials with CONNEX
1:00p – 1:20p: Take Charge of Your Inbound Trucking with Ruckit
2:00p – 2:20p: Concrete Telematics Data from the Drum with COMMANDassurance
3:30p – 4:00p: The CONNEX Approach: Your Journey to Automating & Digitizing Your Operations & Supply Chain

Wednesday | Jan 19th
10:00a – 10:20a: Fleet Delivery Cycle Monitoring, Engine Data Analysis & Alerts
11:00a – 11:20a: CONNEX eTicketing & Insights
12:00p – 12:20p: Concrete Telematics Data from the Drum with COMMANDassurance
1:00p – 1:20p: Automating Management of Your Inbound Materials with CONNEX
2:00p – 2:20p: eTicketing Compliance for DOT Work
3:00p – 3:20p: CONNEX Dispatch

Thursday | Jan 20th
10:00a – 10:20a: CONNEX Dispatch
11:00a – 11:20a: Take Charge of Your Inbound Trucking with Ruckit
12:00p – 12:20p: Concrete Telematics Data from the Drum with COMMANDassurance
1:00p – 1:20p: Fleet Delivery Cycle Monitoring, Engine Data Analysis & Alerts
2:00p – 2:20p: Automating Management of Your Inbound Materials with CONNEX

To learn more about 2023 World of Concrete, visit the website.

“We are excited to be making our way back to Chicago for TRAININGDAYS,” said Steve Cox, Vice President of Customer Success. “This live, focused, hands-on training experience enables users to interact face-to-face with application experts and industry peers. Our clients find value in having an environment dedicated to learning where they can focus on refining their skills as well as sharing knowledge with other system users.”

Product users and system administrators that attend these sessions receive personal, comprehensive training on Command Alkon products that are at the heart of their daily operations. Training offerings will be available across the following product lines: Apex, COMMANDbatch, COMMANDseries, Integra, COMMANDqc, Ruckit, TrackIt, Libra, COMMANDassurance, and CONNEX Dispatch.

Registration fees are $850 per person for 1 day, $1200 for 2 days, $1500 for 3 days, and $2000 for 4 days. In addition to the wide array of classes to choose from, these fees also include lunch and drinks on each training day attended and laptops for hands-on classes.

Detailed class outlines, event schedule, hotel reservations, and online registration are available here.

Command Alkon holds sessions like these at locations around the globe throughout the year. Visit commandalkon.com and click on “Events” to stay informed about this and future learning opportunities.

The World of Concrete is the only annual international gathering place for tens of thousands of building, concrete and masonry industry professionals. With 4 days of education, exhibits, and events, it is a great place to share industry knowledge and get in on leading edge products and technologies. You must register online, there is no onsite registration, so make sure to get your badge now at https://www.worldofconcrete.com/en/register.html.  

With Polyglass’ stand-alone exhibitor debut at WOC 2023 you will not want to miss out learning about their industry leading innovations and technology. Make sure to stop and talk to their industry experts to get insight on their products and services.

The featured products that Polyglass will highlight include:

·         Building Envelope Solutions

·         Structural Waterproofing

·         Air & Vapor Barriers

·         Polyglass Roofing Products

Connect with Polyglass at this year’s World of Concrete at booth S11239.  Register today or contact Polyglass to learn more about their innovative roofing and waterproofing products.

This year’s event features an enhanced attendee experience, which fosters new opportunities for networking and education, including lightning talks, leadership roundtables, lunch hot topic roundtables and a speaker’s lounge where attendees can connect with speakers after sessions.

Featuring engineers sharing real use cases and technology applications, the program will cover three themes:

Enabling Innovation: Advances of Next-Gen Tech: Some of the biggest innovations in sensors aren’t just the brand new inventions, but the way existing sensors are evolving to become more precise, stable, and easier to implement. Top industry experts will share the latest advancements that will drive the next generation of sensors and advance the electronics industry.

Tracks include:

• IoT, 5G Connectivity & The Cloud
• Intelligent Sensing (MEMS, Edge, AI/ML, Sensor Fusion)
• Environmental Sensing & Sustainability
• Advanced Embedded System Technologies

Process Design, Energy Efficiency & Control Development: As the electronics industry races to take advantage of market opportunities, the need to ensure that sensors will operate safely and reliably is a growing consideration. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of sensor interoperability needs, performance demands, security integration and opportunities for energy efficiency.

Tracks include:

• Interoperability & Standards
• Energy Harvesting and Power Management
• Multi-Sensor Fusion Integration
• Test & Measurement
• Security & Privacy

Transforming Market: Smart Everything: The extraordinary advances in IoT and new connectivity revolutions have given rise to the era of smart everything, touching essentially every market vertical. Market leaders will share the growing application of smart-connected sensor ecosystems within market verticals, its opportunities, and biggest implementation hurdles.

Tracks include:

• Smart Manufacturing
• Agriculture
• Smart Homes, Buildings, and Cities
• Connected Car
• MedTech
• Defense

An advisory board of 30 members, representing a broad range of industries supported the development of the themes. Learn more about the advisory board here.

In addition, more than 200 exhibitors will participate at Sensors Converge including Allegro Microsystems, Analog Devices, Amphenol, Bosch Sensortec, Digi-Key Electronics, Excelitas Technologies, Hamamatsu, Lauterbach, Microchip Technology, Inc. Mitsubishi Electric, Mouser Electronics, Melexis, Murata, Parker LORD Microstrain, PowerFilm, Renesas Electronics, Renishaw, Schott North America, Sensirion, STMicroelectronics, Synaptics, TDK Corporation, and more.

Lucia Contreras, Conference Director, Sensors Converge, said, “We are excited to introduce these new themes, networking opportunities and new session formats to Sensors Converge, our goal was to enhance the attendee experience and provide delegates with useful education insight, valuable peer connections and applicable tools to take back to the office.”

Register to attend Sensors Converge here. The All-Access Pass provides attendees with complete event coverage including access to pre-conference workshops, a VIP lounge and VIP reception.

For exhibit or sponsorship opportunities, contact the Sensors team here.

Press registration is available here.

To learn more about Sensors Converge, visit www.sensorsconverge.com. Stay connected with Sensors Converge on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter with hashtag #SensorsConverge.

WASHINGTON, D.C.–December 15, 2022—The National Building Museum will, for the fifth year, partner with the Architecture & Design Film Festival to produce and host the beloved festival in Washington, D.C. (ADFF:DC) January 26-29, 2023. Throughout the course of four days, the festival will showcase a diverse selection of films from more than eleven countries that investigate design’s impact, environmentally and culturally, on the worlds of fashion, real estate, art, architecture, urban planning, and housing.

ADFF:DC Opening Night kicks off on Thursday, January 26, with Alice Street, a moving documentary about the power of public art and a mural that brought together artists, community leaders and two neighborhoods in the fight to protect history, culture and voice in the face of gentrification. The film will be followed by a Q&A with the director Spencer Wilkinson and community organizer, Lailan Sandra Huen. The evening will also feature an open bar, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and an opportunity to mingle following the screening of the film.

“ALICE STREET”

Friday and Saturday evening’s festivities begin with a Happy Hour, featuring vendors, Little Miner Taco, Don Ciccio & Figli, Other Half Brewing, and Silver Branch Brewing.

Friday evening includes a photography showcase featuring local artists, James Singewald and Steven Cummings, and multiple films exploring international design, the origins of redlining, and modern consequences of discriminatory urban design.

Saturday’s films highlight the exciting world of sustainable fashion. In addition to screenings, visitors can learn more about sustainable clothing at a panel discussion with industry leaders and pick up a one-of-a-kind piece from local vendors Tribute Collective, Bitter GraceorIllicit Rag Vintageat a pop-up market in the Great Hall.

“FASHION REIMAGINED”

The festival concludes on Sunday, January 29, with a celebration of D.C. culture and history featuring a Go-Go brunch with popular D.C. band TOB, a pop-up exhibition of photographer Dee Dwyer’s work documenting the people and culture of Southeast D.C., and a screening of the critically acclaimed documentary Barry Farm: Community, Land and Justice in Washington D.C. The filmtells the story of the fight to protect the legacy of a cherished community that helped define D.C. culture and will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers Sam George and Sabiyha Shoenfeld.

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with ADFF and proud that many of the films curated for this year’s festival are timely and relevant to residents in the D.C metro area,” said Aileen Fuchs, President and Executive Director of the Museum. “We are dedicated to offering engaging, immersive programming that inspires and educates about the world we design and build. This year’s festival features films that focus on equity, sustainability, and innovation, all of which are part of the Museum’s guiding Pillars of Impact. We hope visitors will come in from the cold to experience thought-provoking films and discussions; delicious food and beverages; and fun cultural activations around fashion, photography, and music.”

“BARRY FARM”

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:

Thursday, January 26, 2023

• 5–9:30 pm Opening Night Celebration

Alice Street—2020 / 70 min / USA, Director: Spencer Wilkinson,Co-presented by National Building Museum

Q&A with Spencer Wilkinson follows the screening.

Friday, January 27, 2023

• 5–6 pm Happy Hour with Photography Showcase

• 6–7:30 pm 

Segregated by Design—2020 / 17 min / USA, Director: Mark Lopez, shown with: Committee of Six — 2022 / 37 min / USA, Director: Fred Schmidt-Arenales

A panel discussion follows the screening.

• 6:15–7:45 pm

Robin Hood Gardens—2022 / 90 min / Germany, Directors: Thomas Beyer, Adrian Dorschner

• 6:30–7:50 pm

Grethe Meyer–The Queen of Danish Design—2021 / 61 min / Denmark, Director: Isabel Bernadette Brammer

Q&A follows the screening.

• 8:15–9:45 pm

Maija Isola–Master of Colour and Form—2021 / 90 min / Finland, Director: Leena Kilpeläinen

• 8:30–10 pm  

Builders, Housewives and the Construction of Modern Athens—2021 / 87 min / Greece, Directors: Tassos Langis and Yiannis Gaitanidis

• 8:45–9:50 pm

Beyond the Life of Forms—2021 / 63 min / Italy, Directors: Francesco Conversano, Nene Grignaffini

Saturday, January 28, 2023 

• 5–6 pm Happy Hour with Sustainable Fashion Pop-Up

•  6–7:45 pm

A World to Shape—2022 / 52 min / Netherlands, Director: Ton van Zantvoort

 A panel discussion follows the screening.

• 6:15–7:30 pm

Building Bastille! The Tangled and Improbable Story of the Opera Bastille—2021 / 76 min / Canada, Director: Leif Kaldor

• 6:30–8 pm

Under Tomorrow’s Sky—2021 / 71 min / Netherlands, Director: Jan Louter

Q&A follows the screening

• 8:30–10:30 pm

Fashion Reimagined—2022 / 100 min / UK, Director: Becky Hunter

 Q&A follows the screening.

• 8:45–10 pm

Concrete Landscape—2022 / 72 min / Brazil, Directors: Laura Artigas, Luiz Ferraz

• 9–10:15 pm

GES-2—2021 / 77 min / Russia, Director: Nastia Korkia

Sunday, January 29, 2023

• 10 am–noon GoGo Brunch with Photography Showcase

• noon–1:45 pm

Barry Farm: Community, Land and Justice in Washington D.C.—2022 / 50 min / USA, Director: Samuel George and Sabiyha Prince

A panel discussion follows the screening.

• 2:30–4:15 pm

Bawa’s Garden—2022 / 84 min / UK, Director: Clara Kraft Isono

Q&A follows the screening.

• 2:30–3:40 pm

Alice Street—2020 / 70 min / USA, Director: Spencer Wilkinson

TICKETS:

Opening night ticket prices are $30 for Museum members, $50 for non-members, and $25 for students, which includes screening of Alice Street and the celebratory reception featuring an open bar and delicious hors d’oeuvres. Purchase Tickets

Tickets for Friday and Saturday night are $20 for Museum members, $35 for non-members, and $15 for students per night. Purchase Tickets for Friday, Purchase Tickets for Saturday

Closing Go-Go brunch ticket prices are $30 for Museum members, $50 for non-members, and $25 for students, which includes brunch and screening of Barry Farm: Community, Land and Justice in Washington D.C. Purchase Tickets

The “All Access Pass” is $90 for Museum members, $150 for non-members, and $70 for students and includes the Thursday opening night celebration, Friday night, Saturday night, and the closing brunch and screening on Sunday. Purchase All Access Pass

SPONSORS

ADFF:DC is presented with the Revada Foundation of the Logan Family. Additional support from Design Foundry, Room & Board, Bonstra | Haresign ARCHITECTS, Fabrication Events, Inc., Atmosphere Lighting, Shaw Contract, and MJ Valet.

VENDORS

Special thanks to our featured ADFF:DC food and beverage vendors Little Miner Taco, Don Ciccio & Figli, Other Half Brewing, and Silver Branch Brewing.

Water-based fire protection systems rely almost entirely on having an adequate water supply to aid in control or suppression of fire; plus, local fire departments also rely on the water supply as a part of their response. This research involved a detailed review of current water supply practices, design of suppression systems that depend upon the use of water supplies, and the impacts of water stress or scarcity on water supply systems. Additionally, the report includes case studies from water shortages/crises in diverse locations from the USA, South Africa, Spain, and Australia. A final source of data includes plans for and experiences with water shortages. This report focuses on how fire protection system design and water supply system design must include the concept of climate change, specifically water scarcity or stress, in the discussion of reliability of systems. 

“Through our programs – from our annual student scholarships and awards, to research grant programs, to the Grand Challenges Initiative, and so much that we do – the SFPE Foundation prioritizes financial investments in areas like climate change that represent pressing global challenges,” stated Leslie Marshall, Ph.D., Director, SFPE Foundation.  “This research provides new insight into how the water supply system is being impacted by climate change, and how fire protection and fire safety engineers need to adapt to ensure long-term reliability of their systems designs.”

A free webinar, open to all, will be delivered by the research team on January 31, 2023, through the SFPE Foundation’s Research in Fire Engineering webinar series. Registration is now open at https://www.sfpe.org/foundation/foundationeducation/webinarsrfe.  Additionally, highlights of the research have been published in a recent article in Fire Protection Engineering magazine, titled Water Supply and Climate Change: The Impact of Water Stress on Water-Based Fire Protection Systems.

Financing for SFPE Foundation-funded research is provided through the generous support of donors, including SFPE, SFPE chapters, SFPE members, governmental agencies, leading companies and organizations, and others.  Demand for SFPE Foundation research funding support far exceeds available funds.  The SFPE Foundation periodically invites research proposals through both open calls and specific requests for proposals.  

Free downloads of this report and additional information about the SFPE Foundation and its programs are available at sfpe.org/foundation.

Around 5,800 of the brightest minds in digital construction attend DCW each year to learn, discuss ideas and connect in-person. And now you have the chance to be part of the conversation, by applying to speak at the 2023 show.

Why apply to speak?

DCW is the ideal platform to raise your profile and share your knowledge with an engaged and ready-to-learn audience looking to shape the future of the industry.

The free-to-attend event features an impressive speaker programme made up of over 300 sessions across the two days. Each year the line-up includes hundreds of built environment thought-leaders and industry groundbreakers, who share their stories with one of the biggest audiences in digital construction.

Selected speakers will be promoted on the DCW programme, both online ahead of the event and in print at the show, and gain exposure to thousands of industry professionals.

Who should apply?

The team are looking for passionate and knowledgeable speakers to share case studies, research projects, debates, workshops, live demos, how-to guides, examples of best practice, new technologies and new ideas.

Multiple entries are allowed, so applicants can get creative with submissions.

Talks cover a range of hot topics and industry trends shaping the future of the built environment, including; Digital Twins, Information Management, modular building, Smart Cities, DfMA, Internet of Things, robotics, cloud computing, AI, virtual and augmented reality, 3D modelling, and much more.

Event Director, Ollie Hughes says: “Speaking at the show is open to anyone and everyone within the built environment community. Not only is it your chance to share your thoughts and experiences live on stage, but you’ll help to advance our industry too.

“If you’ve spoken before we will of course welcome you back with open arms, but please encourage your colleagues and peers to take up the mantle too.

“Similarly, we want to give a platform to new voices in the industry and grow the community. So, if you’re new to presenting then that’s all the more reason we’d like to hear from you!”

How to apply

The deadline for applications is Friday 17 February 2023 and they must be made through the application form on the website here: www.digitalconstructionweek.com/call-for-speakers

To learn more about the show, what you need to know before you apply, the topics covered and see an overview of the theatres, visit the website here: www.digitalconstructionweek.com/speaking-at-dcw

The team will review all applications after the deadline has closed and notify successful applicants via email. For any questions about the call for speakers, get in touch with the team at info@digitalconstructionweek.com.

“We are excited to be moving to a corporate headquarters that offers our people a beautiful and state-of-the-art facility to collaborate and innovate, that strengthens the relationship with our home city, and that connects our headquarters to the river and the levee. This location speaks directly to APTIM’s purpose and leadership in resilience and sustainability,” said Fallon.

With a local flavor, the event will feature live music from LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts master’s student Kasey Ball; beer from The Water Campus’ neighbor Tin Roof Brewery; and Southern-style catering from Bacon & Fig. Guests will enjoy conversations with APTIM leadership and tours of the new space. In line with APTIM’s new company-wide policy of no single-use plastics, sustainability remains a key theme, with compostable serviceware and centerpieces that will be repurposed as office plants long-term.

“The architecture of APTIM’s new headquarters represents our commitments. With floor to ceiling windows overlooking The Water Campus, we are inviting guests, partners, and clients into our new space to explore our first-class capabilities. With collaborative spaces, our experts will work side-by-side with them on projects for our state and communities around the world. And with areas dedicated to health and wellness, our teammates will be reminded that we continue to value them as our greatest asset,” said APTIM Director of Facilities Management Max Curtner. “I am proud to have been part of this milestone for APTIM.”

Previously housed on Essen Lane, APTIM’s new headquarters are now located at 1200 Brickyard Lane. The Water Campus, a 35-acre research and business complex residing along the Mississippi River, is the country’s first major center dedicated to the study of coastal restoration and sustainability. As a proud Louisiana company, APTIM has executed several projects that enhance the resilience of the state’s natural and built infrastructure, the economic prosperity of its communities, and the safety of its neighbors, including the Hurricane Ida Sheltering Program, Bayou Chene Floodgate, and the Houma Navigation Canal Lock Complex.

APTIM would like to thank its partners at Antunovich Associates, Beau Box Real Estate, Commercial Properties Realty Trust, Elifin Real Estate, LEMOINE, Salas O’Brian, and Wardlaw Lasseigne & LaBouef, LLC for their work on the new headquarters.

APTIM is currently hiring in Baton Rouge. For career opportunities, visit APTIM.com/careers.

The annual event hosted by LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association), the leading global representative body for all those involved in the lifting industry worldwide, offers the ideal chance for exhibitors to connect with customers, meet new clients and do business.

Almost 100 exhibitors and over 1,500 industry professionals will be attending across two days of knowledge sharing and training, as well as the celebrated LEEA Awards.

The show attracts end users from a wide range of vertical markets, including oil & gas, energy, offshore, road & maritime transport, construction, utilities, rail, renewable energy, civil engineering, entertainment, manufacturing and more.

Among the useful features to be found at liftex.org is a film of highlights from the 2022 show and there are news bulletins on what’s coming up in 2023. A floor plan is also featured for interested exhibitors. Requests will be dealt with on a first-come, first-served basis, so please contact Leah Phelps on +44 20 3488 2865 or at enquiries@L2Events.com to secure a sponsorship package or a prime position at the exhibition.

Ross Moloney, CEO of LEEA, said: “LiftEx will be celebrating its 18^th year in 2023 and we are very excited that it should be doing so in the world famous city of Liverpool. It will be a jam-packed event so keep an eye out for the schedule of on-site activities and show features to be announced over the next few months. Our thanks go to Rope and Sling Specialists Ltd, confirmed as Sponsor of LiftEx 2023, and to DELTA Hoisting Equipment, confirmed as Silver Sponsor.”

Sign up to register your interest here: https://liftex.org/liftex-liverpool-2023/contact

The innovative, two-week workshop invites high school students entering their junior or senior year to solve big problems and redesign the way our economies work—and get paid $500 for doing so—during its run in West Michigan, July 24–August 4.

During these two weeks, 15 students will work in teams to create compelling solutions—whether a product or service—to solve “wicked problems” facing the West Michigan region. The workshop provides participants with an active learning experience in which they’ll work in facilitated collaborative groups—led by highly qualified instructors—to research and concept solutions to wicked regional problems through the design process and present their work to community leaders.

Throughout the workshop, Wege Prize High School | Collaborative Studio participants build skills, knowledge, experience, perspective, and professional connections that will expand their career opportunities and inspire them to become more actively engaged with the world around the students. They also benefit from informative and fun field trips to local organizations that support communities in different ways.

Each student participant will receive a $500 stipend, free daily lunches, a certificate of completion, community network building and professional mentoring, letters of recommendation suitable for college and/or internship applications, and portfolio-quality design work. 

Applications Open!

Wege Prize High School | Collaborative Studio

The program is open to students entering the 11th or 12th grade. Interested students may submit applications to be considered for a spot in the workshop – see submission link below for more details – by June 26, 2023.  

In the application, students detail their area of interests; provide nomination and reference letters from a teacher, employer, or counselor; describe personal experiences in relevant subjects; and outline other examples of personal potential and passion for a circular economy.

“Participating students of the Wege Prize High School | Collaborative Studio will gain experience across disciplines by learning from local innovators and engaging with their peers,” says Gayle DeBruyn, KCAD professor and Wege Prize organizer. “Through new life-lasting professional connections, networking opportunities and skills, the students will share in design methodologies and collaborations that will challenge their perspectives and inspire ideas on how to collectively make the world a better place.”

The Wege Prize High School | Collaborative Studio is based on the framework of Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University’s (KCAD) international collegiate student design competition, Wege Prize, with support from the Wege Foundation.

“We’re honored that these esteemed organizations have chosen to partner with Geo Week,” said Lee Corkhill, Geo Week Event Director. “From collaborating on key conference content and providing exclusive training, to showcasing the technical capabilities of our vendors, these partnerships strengthen and advance the geospatial and built world communities by providing additional expertise and industry advocacy to the event.”

ASPRS (American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing)

Each year, professionals working with photogrammetry, remote sensing, and GIS gather at the ASPRS Annual Conference for technical workshops, education sessions, awards recognizing excellence, and ASPRS committee meetings. The ASPRS Annual Conference started taking place with International Lidar Mapping Forum, now Geo Week, in 2018.

“Geo Week brings together the most important and longstanding annual conferences in the aerial survey, remote sensing, and mapping profession- that being the ASPRS Annual Conference and what was previously known as the International Lidar Mapping Forum, now Geo Week,” said Karen Schuckman, Executive Director of ASPRS. “It gathers the brain trust of sensor manufacturers, software developers, systems integrators, scientific researchers, and government agency leadership who are responsible for basically everything important happening in photogrammetry, lidar, and UAS-based mapping.”

In addition to the technical conference, these exclusive ASPRS workshops will be taking place at Geo Week:

• Preparation for ASPRS Certification
• Practical Approach to Using the ASPRS Positional Accuracy Standards for Digital Geospatial Data
• Professional Mapping Using Drones
• Airborne Bathymetric Lidar
• Making Sense of Geiger-mode Lidar
• Using ArcGIS Image for ArcGIS Online to Process and Analyze Imagery in the Cloud

Learn more about the ASPRS partnership here.

ISPRS (International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing)

“For the first time ever, Diversified Communications is collaborating with ISRPS to develop a session on Photogrammetry at Geo Week 2023,” said Lena Halounova, President of ISPRS.  “ISPRS is the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, a non-governmental organization devoted to the development of international cooperation for the advancement of photogrammetry, remote sensing and geospatial sciences and their applications. Its members are national societies and government agencies, regional organizations and both national and international firms involved in these topics. ISPRS is organized in five technical commissions and is heavily involved in fostering and managing leading-edge research across the globe. The Geo Week session, scheduled for Tuesday, February 14, is being finalized and will include reviews of the latest research by several ISPRS leaders.” Learn more about the ISPRS partnership here.

MAPPS (Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors)

“MAPPS is again excited to be an active supporter of Geo Week 2023,” said Robert Hanson, President of MAPPS. “Each year we are highly enthusiastic to participate in this showcase geospatial event. MAPPS is the preeminent national association of firms involved in many aspects and benefits of the geospatial field in the United States. Many MAPPS member firms are exhibitors and speakers at Geo Week 2023’s educational, technical, and collaborative activities. This year MAPPS is participating with the World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC) in the plenary session The Collaborative Impact and Power of Public, Private Partnerships from the Natural (climate) Environment to the “Built World, taking place Wednesday, February 15 at 9:00AM. Additionally, MAPPS will formally announce our partnership with National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) by co-exhibiting at Booth 1110. We look forward to seeing you at Geo Week 2023.” Learn more about the MAPPS partnership here.

USIBD (United States Institute for Building Documentation)

“The USIBD is excited to participate in Geo Week 2023,” said John Russo, President of USIBD. “This year we will welcome the leading scanner manufacturers to participate in our first ever LIVE event to compare normalized data from an assortment of scanners using various software developers’ solutions.  You be the judge of which solutions are best for your projects.”

USIBD’s Laser Scanning Hub & Showdown is comprised of networking and knowledge-sharing and will include engaging demonstrations on the exhibit floor where conference participants will have a chance to learn about the newest tools, ask questions of vendors, and evaluate the capabilities and limitations of the technology. On Monday, February 13, leading laser scanner manufacturers will scan the Exhibit Floor allowing spectators to see reality capture tech in action. On Tuesday, February 14, manufacturers’ scanned data will be processed and visualized by leading software vendors. On Wednesday, February 15, the data, normalized by USIBD for side-by-side comparisons, will be presented in the Exhibit Hall Theater from 11:00AM – 12:30PM. USIBD will also engage participants in a fun, exciting contest with prizes. Learn more about the USIBD partnership here.

WGIC (The World Geospatial Industry Council)

Ken Mooyman, President, WGIC, said, “WGIC is delighted to partner with the Geo Week Conference. Our ability to demonstrate the value of geospatial data and solutions to climate change, sustainable infrastructure, and in many other areas, fits well into Geo Week’s program agenda. We are pleased to be participating with MAPPS in the plenary session “The Collaborative Impact and Power of Public, Private Partnerships from the Natural (climate) Environment to the “Built World” taking place Wednesday, February 15 at 9:00AM. We are excited to be at Geo Week 2023.” Learn more about the WGIC partnership here.

Geo Week Programming and Features

In addition to these partnerships, Geo Week features an extensive conference program, vendor-delivered Product Previews, Exhibit Hall Theater presentations, workshops, networking events, and more. More than 165 organizations have confirmed booths on the Exhibit Hall Floor and more than 150 associations and media have signed on as event supporters.

Geo Week provides education, technology, networking, and resources for professionals in industries including AEC, Asset & Facility Management, Disaster & Emergency Response, Earth Observation & Satellite Applications, Energy & Utilities, Infrastructure & Transportation, Land & Natural Resource Management, Mining & Aggregates, Surveying & Mapping, and Urban Planning & Smart Cities.  Visit www.geo-week.com for more information on attending or exhibiting. Register now for early bird rates.  

Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc (GSSI), the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, will be showcasing its GPR equipment at Con Expo, March 14-18, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In booth #N12921 GSSI will display its UtilityScan® system, StructureScan Mini XT, and PaveScan RDM 2.0 for the utility, concrete, and transportation industries. 

The UtilityScan® system makes locating and marking the depth of underground utilities in real-time in the field easier. With real-time target mapping and advanced scanning and identification capabilities, the rugged and flexible UtilityScan helps utility locating professionals accelerate their workflow from target detection to reporting. UtilityScan is ideal for marking the location and depth of subsurface utilities, including gas, sewer, and communication lines. Real-time target mapping features include a new Map Mode that allows users to trace their steps and gain a bird’s-eye view of their survey. 

Visitors to the booth will also see the StructureScan Mini XT all-in-one concrete inspection GPR system. This system is ideal for locating rebar, conduits, post-tension cables, and voids. It can help identify structural elements, including pan decking and concrete cover, and can also provide real time determination of concrete slab thickness. Along with the Mini XT, the Palm XT Antenna will be at the show. This is a miniaturized GPR antenna that is designed to greatly enhance the capabilities of the StructureScan Mini XT. The handheld Palm XT antenna turns a basic Mini XT into an advanced system by giving users unparalleled access in tightly spaced areas and enabling overhead scanning. 

For the transportation market, GSSI will have the PaveScan RDM 2.0. By uncovering inconsistencies that occur during the paving process, including poor uniformity and significant variations in density, PaveScan RDM 2.0 helps to avoid premature failures like road raveling, cracking, and deterioration along joints. The system is easy to operate with seamless GPS integration, real-time onscreen data output, and export options, this system is ideal for government transportation agencies and paving contractors alike. The pavement density measurement technology used in PaveScan RDM 2.0 is an accepted American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) specification, PP 98-19. 

The 2023 CFSEI Awards Program is seeking entries in these categories:

• Category 1 – Design Excellence: The award recognizes projects that exemplify excellence in the structural design of new or renovated structures utilizing cold-formed steel products for exterior or interior applications. Entries will be judged on demonstrated excellence and achievement in the use of cold-formed steel based on design creativity, technical innovation and overall project excellence in cold-formed steel utilization. Awards may be given in multiple categories at the discretion of the Awards Committee, depending on the total number of projects submitted.
• Category 2 – Creative Detail: This award recognizes any exterior or interior cold-formed steel framing detail, assembly or framing element that exemplifies creativity or ingenuity to solve a design challenge. Awards may be given in multiple categories at the discretion of the Awards Committee, depending on the total number of entries submitted.
• Category 3 – John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished Service: The award recognizes the contributions of an individual who has volunteered their time, talent and resources to the cold-formed steel industry. It will be given at the discretion of the CFSEI Executive Committee to a nominee who exhibits exceptional qualifications in meeting the award judging criteria while maintaining the high standards set by previous winners. One award will be presented.

The rules of eligibility and entry instructions for the 2023 CFSEI Awards Program are available at https://www.cfsei.org/2023-cfsei-awards-program.

The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute comprises hundreds of structural engineers and other design professionals who are finding a better way to produce safe and efficient designs for commercial and residential structures with cold-formed steel. CFSEI members work together to develop and evolve industry standards and design methods, produce and issue technical bulletins, and provide seminars and online training to improve the knowledge and skills base of engineers and design professionals. For more information, visit https://www.cfsei.org/.

The conference will feature over 40 presentations structured around the topics of fire protection, structural fire engineering, building envelopes, resilience, sustainability, digitization, human behavior, wildland fires, mass timber, fire testing, fire dynamics, and smoke control, plus additional poster presentations. The opening keynote will feature Jose L. Torero, PhD, CEng, FSFPE, on the topic of competence and responsibility. Speakers will present live from the conference and attendees have the option to register for in-person attendance or virtual viewing. 

Additional keynotes and general session presentations include: 

• Peter Holland, CBE QFSM FIFireE (Life), on regulating fire safety in England  
• Irene de Lezcano-Mujica Gonzalez, MEng (Hons), AIFireE, on the changing role of a fire engineer, UK perspective  
• Prof. Bart Merci, on the importance of competency in fire safety engineering  
• Peter Senez, PEng, FSFPE, on the SFPE Foundation’s research, tools and education to address fires in the wildland-urban interface 
• Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jochen Zehfuss, on performance-based design applications in Germany 

The conference will provide additional value to attendees with leading companies proudly showcasing their products and offerings in the expo.  

The conference is being co-chaired by Udo Kirchner, president of the SFPE Germany Chapter, and Karl Wallasch, president of the SFPE UK Chapter. Wallasch noted: “We are extremely proud to have secured excellent global industry leaders as keynote speakers and expert presentations, as well as leading companies supporting the event’s expo. The overall technical content of the conference will be of exceptional quality, depth, and breadth!”  

The SFPE European Conference & Expo on Fire Safety Engineering is generously sponsored by Protectowire Fire Systems, Siemens, and the SFPE Germany Chapter. A limited number of sponsorships and exposition spaces remain available. 

“This conference will take place in Germany but will be highly relevant for a European and international audience,” continued Kirchner. “The social program will allow our guests to explore Berlin and learn about its unique history, and the new virtual option this year will allow even greater participation – specifically from those not able to travel to beautiful Berlin.”  

SFPE will also host three pre-conference seminars. These seminars require an additional registration fee and are open to both conference attendees and those not attending. Topics include: 

• Introduction to Fire Risk Assessment; includes a hardcover copy of new SFPE Guide to Fire Risk Assessment 
• Introduction to Performance-Based Design (Engineering Solutions) and Regulation in Europe 
• Understanding Human Behavior in Fires 

Make plans to join your peers from Europe and beyond as the global fire protection and fire safety engineering community convenes at the SFPE European Conference & Expo on Fire Safety Engineering. To learn more and to register, call +1-301-718-2910 or visit sfpe.org/europe23. 

The conference program features a robust technical program, including the following keynote lectures:

“The Importance of Grouting and Its Impact on the FERC Dam Safety Program”

Kathleen Bensko, P.G., Dam Safety and Inspections, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

“Roles, Responsibilities and Paradigms: The Journey of a Dam Safety Program”

Jennifer Dodd, P.E., Dam Safety, Tennessee Valley Authority

“Roles, Responsibilities and Paradigms, An Engineer’s Perspective”

Trent Dreese, Gannett Fleming.

“Roles, Responsibilities and Paradigms: A Contractor’s Perspective”

James Hussin, P.E., Keller

“Roles, Responsibilities and Paradigms: Rock Grouting”

Dr. Håkan Stille, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm

The conference also features 11 preconference short courses, parallel tracks of technical sessions, an invited session on grouting education, an exhibit hall, social and networking opportunities, and a luncheon to honor Grouting G.R.E.A.T.S. — Grouters dedicated to Research, Education, Advancement of Technology and Service.

Online proceedings containing over 100 papers have been published and are made available to all registrants once they sign up to attend.

For more information, visit www.dfi.org/Grout2022