Bridges often make it into the movies. Some bridges are so familiar, they represent the city where it is located. See the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco comes to mind. See the Brooklyn Bridge and you’ll be transported to New York City. And even when you don’t know the name of the bridge, it […]
Do Sports Sell Tools?
Branding has become the go-to word for companies large and small. Get the name out, name recognition creates buyers, be associated with winners to be a winner. If people know your product or company name, they will seek you out. But does name recognition surpass quality? Do you buy the tools of your trade based […]
Heavy Equipment Safety
With all the emphasis on the bipartisan infrastructure bill that (finally) passed and was signed, heavy construction companies are gearing up, literally and figuratively, for an increased amount of work. Literally in the sense of equipment and figuratively in regard to staffing that equipment. Workers returning after pandemic layoffs and reduced work levels are potential […]
Offshore Deep Drilling
The wind that filled sails for explorers can be harnessed to aid the energy revolution. Offshore wind farms are a growing opportunity for energy companies worldwide. But there is more than wind to think about when placing the tall structures in the sea. The sea itself can cause trouble with waves and freezing condition in […]
Getting Ready for An Infrastructure Boom
The 2021 Infrastructure Bill has passed and been signed into law. Now we wait to see where the money goes and what infrastructure projects will get the green light first. Construction companies that deal with heavy work are getting ready and the suppliers to those companies are doing their part. Technology providers, especially, are gearing […]
Self-Sufficiency and Safety
‘Tis the season for winter storms, power outages, and higher costs for energy. Driven by the climbing costs of electricity and increasing grid outages, consumers and businesses are searching for affordable, reliable energy solutions. One approach, popular in remote locations, is propane gas as an energy source. The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) created […]
Achieving Sustainability through Collaboration And the IoT
Enterprises must work together to address complex sustainability issues no one can solve alone. Business leaders across the globe know that reducing energy consumption, leveraging the IoT (Internet of Things) to pursue digital transformation, and tackling sustainability goals on an individual level and through collaboration is a mandatory business objective. In an AVEVA survey of […]
Elevating Decarbonization
New York City, as the most populous area in the country, can literally make its own rules above and beyond those of the state of New York. For example, buildings account for two-thirds of the annual carbon emissions in New York City, and Local Law 97 is part of New York City’s commitment to reduce […]
5 Tech Skills to Build in 2022
The tech world is constantly evolving, and it’s changed a lot over the last couple of years. That means your business – and especially your tech teams – need to keep up or risk being left behind. Whether you want to make a career move or you’re looking to sharpen your team’s edge, it’s important […]