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With an eye on cost, NFPA revises school door lock standard
The newly issued amendment will allow existing school doors to be retrofitted with secondary hardware, which might include items such as a thumb-turn lock.
New NFPA standard targets energy storage systems
The standard provides requirements based on the technology used in energy storage systems, the setting where the technology is being installed, the size and separation of ESS installations and the fire suppression and control systems.
Coal-to-liquids plant gets an environmental green light
West Virginia's Department of Environmental Protection issued the permit for domestic synthetic fuels.
Salini-Lane expands its work on proposed high-speed rail project
Salini-Lane will supply the civil and infrastructure scope for the proposed rail route.
Here's why wind energy development is likely to peak in 2020
The phase out of the federal Production Tax Credit beginning in 2021 has developers rushing to complete projects in 2020.
New Product: Zip Chain Lifter
A new chain technology used for applications that involve pushing and pulling motions.
New Orleans mandates permeable pavement to control stormwater runoff
The ordinance is intended to help reduce stormwater runoff into Lake Ponchartrain and mitigate soil subsidence in the city.
Researcher explores using waste glass instead of sand for construction applications
In an effort to preserve sand — which is reportedly one of the world’s most used natural resources — a researcher from the University of Queensland in Australia has devised a method for reducing its use, particularly in the construction industry.
Massive solar plus storage project cleared a hurdle
The proposed project would be built in two phases and includes a fixed cost reported to be less than 2 cents per kWh for solar power.
In probing a fatal Tesla crash, NTSB faults a state highway agency
The NTSB said it identified systemic problems within Caltrans that negatively affect the timely repair of traffic safety hardware.
This state has added the most natural gas generating capacity
Florida’s electric power sector includes nearly 50 operating utility-scale natural gas-fired electric generation facilities with a total nameplate capacity of 42 GW.
New linear digital measuring device from American Precision Gauge LLC
American Precision Gauge LLC was established to create, design and build linear digital measuring devices (LDMDs), or long travel calipers.
Unique enclosure with patented air ventilation
The Altech AKIII industrial enclosure has a patented air ventilation system that eliminates condensation.
New sensors on Florida bridges will measure hurricane impacts
A team of researchers from the University of Florida is attaching sensors to concrete bridges in Florida togather real-time data about rising water and wave impact on bridges during hurricanes.
Texas LNG export terminals near commercial startup
Hydraulic fracturing techniques reversed the decline in domestic natural gas production and led to construction of multiple LNG export facilities, including those of Cheniere Energy and Freeport.
Engineering review team backs Millennium Tower upgrade
An independent Engineering Design Review is backing a proposed seismic upgrade and foundation stabilization for the 301 Mission Street Tower in San Francisco.
Solid or dry film lubrication for OEM and MRO applications
Solid and dry film lubricants, which are applied as a non-fluid coating by spraying, dipping or brushing onto the surface, reduce the friction between parts and cannot be washed away.
Trumpf and API hit it off with XD Laser, TruMatic 7000 combination
API's laser interferometer verifies Trumpf's punch laser machine with speed and accuracy.
Mark those calendars: Q4 trade shows for facility managers
A few upcoming U.S. shows that facilities management decision-makers and vendors alike may want to include in their travel plans.
JV wins $800 million light rail project
The base scope includes design and construction for the first nine-mile segment, including freight track relocation, installation of the light rail track system, new light rail stations and improvements at 40 grade crossings.