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Percepto | January 30, 2020

Renewable energy is the key to a cleaner, brighter energy future. And solar is one of the most promising global sources of renewable energy. It’s cheaper and arguably cleaner than nuclear, coal, or combined cycle gas turbines – and that’s why we’re seeing an increasing number of utility-scale solar projects popping up across the globe. Yet, large-scale operations in the harsh environments most suitable to solar electricity production are challenging. Remote, geographicall...

Savannah Morning News | February 18, 2020

Georgia’s timber industry, which already tops the nation in a number of categories, may get a boost from new technology that lets developers construct mid-rise office buildings made mostly of wood. The General Assembly is considering legislation asking the state Department of Community Affairs to recommend whether Georgia should adopt a provision in the International Building Code that allows buildings constructed of mass timber to rise as high as 18 stories. The state building code limits...

Engineering Tech

Bentley Systems | February 24, 2023

On February 23, 2023, Bentley Systems, a company specializing in infrastructure engineering software, announced the acquisition of EasyPower, a renowned developer of software tools for electrical engineering professionals, including arc flash solutions. With its headquarters in Portland, Oregon, EasyPower was founded in 1984 and had been utilizing graphics-based modeling and analysis to simplify and make solving complex electrical engineering issues more accessible. EasyPower so...

ConnexiCore | April 07, 2020

While the coronavirus pandemic has completely halted progress for many industries, ConnexiCore is helping construction companies find ways to leverage drone technology while protecting the safety of their teams. Various stakeholders typically visit job sites on a regular basis to conduct inspections and evaluations. Though travel restrictions and social distancing are currently preventing in-person visits, drones are providing high-resolution images and 4K video of job sites, all while maintaini...