Henkel Opens New Europe Aerospace Hub

Friday June 14, 2019

Chemical company Henkel announced earlier this month the opening of a new production facility, located in Montornès del Vallès (Montornès), Spain, for its aerospace applications.

NH Bridge Research Implements Sensors

Friday June 14, 2019

Using sensors on bridges as a way to monitor and record data connected to infrastructure, such as structural performance, continues to be implemented: this time, on the Memorial Bridge in New Hampshire, with 40 sensors placed by the University of New Hampshire.

2019 eVolo Skyscraper Winners Announced

Friday June 14, 2019

The winners of eVolo Magazine’s 2019 Skyscraper Competition have been announced. The jury—formed by Melike Altinisik, founder and design principal of Melike Altinisik Archtects; Vincent Callebaut, founder and design principal of Vincent Callebaut Architectures; Marc Fornes, founder and designer of THEVERYMANY; and Mitchell Joachim, cofounder and design principal of Terreform ONE—received 478 applications, selecting 27 honorable mentions and three winners.

Historic Facade Improvements Needed in VA

Friday June 14, 2019

The Town of Front Royal, Virginia, is seeking contractors to perform phase one of facade improvements on 12 existing buildings on East Main Street and Royal Avenue.

Warning Disregarded Before FIU Bridge Collapse

Friday June 14, 2019

In a new 115-page report related to the bridge collapse at Florida International University, which took place over a year ago, federal work-safety investigators determined that the street that ran under the bridge should have been shut down because of cracks in the structure. Parties involved failed to recognize the danger due to design errors.

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Thursday June 13, 2019

Mortenson Announces Automated Equipment Deal

Thursday June 13, 2019

In response to construction labor shortages, Mortenson (Golden Valley, Minnesota) recently announced a partnership with tech startup Built Robotics (San Francisco) to automate some of the construction company’s equipment.

$802M FL Infrastructure Project Underway

Thursday June 13, 2019

The Florida Department of Transportation has released new information on a $802 million infrastructure plan, “Connecting Miami,” which includes a new six-arch bridge and rehabilitation to three major highways.

Axalta to Build Netherlands Refinish Facility

Thursday June 13, 2019

Global liquid and powder coatings supplier Axalta recently announced that it has signed an agreement to develop a new facility in Thiel, the Netherlands, for its refinish business.

Sham Construction Firms Defraud Feds $346M

Thursday June 13, 2019

Recently, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri announced the guilty plea of an Olathe, Kansas-based contractor for defrauding the federal government with respect to contracts set aside for certified minorities and disabled veterans.