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Itron to Bring NVIDIA-Powered Artificial Intelligence to the Grid Edge
Powering the Future of Utilities with High-Performance Edge Computing to Support Rapidly Increasing Demands of Grid Resilience, Customer Engagement and Affordability LIBERTY LAKE, Wash. — Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water, today announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to address the industry’s most…
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Building a safer future: Rice researcher works to strengthen Haiti’s earthquake resilience
A 2010 photo taken in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti (stock photo). Over the past two decades, Haiti has endured the devastation of two catastrophic earthquakes — first in 2010 and again in 2021. Each disaster left behind widespread destruction: buildings reduced to rubble, entire communities displaced and an overwhelming loss of life. A major factor in the…
Read MoreEcoVadis confirms Swiss Steel Group’s environmental and social performance with the Gold Medal
Emmenbrücke – Swiss Steel Group, a leading global supplier of special long steel, has been awarded the gold medal by EcoVadis, the renowned platform for sustainability assessments of global supply chains. This is a significant improvement on last year’s silver medal and underlines the company’s consistent commitment to environmentally friendly production, social responsibility and ethical…
Read MoreZekelman Industries Announces Key Leadership Changes to Guide Company’s Future Success, Innovation, and Expansion
CEO Barry Zekelman to transition a portion of current responsibilities to new president Mickey McNamara; Tom Muth promoted to president of pipe and tube CHICAGO (March 17, 2025) — Zekelman Industries, the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and an innovator in integrated real estate development, is updating its leadership structure…
Read MoreAcrow Expands U.S. Team, Names Brad Shaffer as Business Development Manager for the Upper Midwest
Strong background in sales of aggregates and engineered highway products will support market expansion across five states (Parsippany, New Jersey) – Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, announced today the recent appointment of Brad Shaffer to its business development and sales team. Shaffer, who is based in Fargo, will direct the…
Read MoreConceptual Architecture Hits YouTube Live March 18
CHICAGO – A pedestrian bridge that draws inspiration from a Möbius strip. A plan to turn neglected rear yards into thriving communities. A system that diverts the scrap metal stream to help vertical gardens thrive. These three projects are finalists for the American Institute of Steel Construction’s 2025 Forge Prize. One of these projects will…
Read MoreMoody Nolan Hires Linda Nunnelly as National Business Development Leader
Linda Rejoins the Firm After Helping to Establish Washington, D.C. and Atlanta Offices (Columbus) – Moody Nolan announced today the expansion of its executive team with the hiring of Linda Nunnelly, NOMA, LEED AP, as national business development leader. Based in Washington, D.C. Linda will spearhead the firm’s nationwide business development efforts, leading a…
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Frank Russo Named Recipient of 2025 Fountain Award
Frank Russo with previous Richard S. Fountain Award winners from the Steel Bridge Task Force members (L-R): Ed Wasserman, Modjeski and Masters; Heather Gilmer, Pennoni; Donald White, Georgia Institute of Technology; Mike Grubb, M A Grubb & Associates; Frank Russo, Russo Structural Services; Todd Helwig, University of Texas at Austin; Ronald Medlock, High Steel Structures,…
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