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George Washington University | March 16, 2020

The George Washington University is planning a workshop for STEM faculty who want to transform their teaching through integrating computing. This Faculty Development Workshop 2020 was scheduled to be held over three days on 25–27 March. However, due to the Coronavirus national emergency and travel restrictions has been postponed, the organizers told IBL News. The event will be sponsored; it means that GW will be able to offer full travel support –including lodging and food– for...

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Siemens Smart Infrastructure | July 19, 2021

75F, the global leader in IoT-based building automation technologies for optimizing indoor air quality and energy efficiency in commercial spaces, announced today that Siemens AG had invested. Siemens Smart Infrastructure was represented in the investment by Next47, a global venture capital firm backed by Siemens. The newest round of funding for 75F's Series A round takes the company's total capital to $28 million. Next47 joins a notable group of investors backed by 75F, including Bill G...

Building Design+Construction | April 29, 2020

For most of the last decade, emerging technologies designed to transform the built environment weren’t much more than fun toys to play with. They lacked sophistication and the ability to promote true efficiency and accountability or analyze data. Not anymore. Yesterday’s toys have become today’s tools. New, data-driven technology has finally given rise to construction efficiencies. New software and gadgets are advancing timelines, improving project team int...

PBC Today | September 04, 2020

Construction has formally commenced on the HS2 project, as it looks set to create around 22,000 new jobs.The symbolic announcement signals that the four Main Works Civils Contractors (MWCC) are moving from enabling works, scheme design and preparatory work, to full construction of the HS2 project.Prime Minister Boris Johnson, said: “HS2 is at the heart of our plans to build back better – and with construction now formally underway, it’s set to create around 22,000 n...