Nevada is set to become the next Silicon Valley
Nevada is a rapidly growing technology hub with the right mix of infrastructure and strategies in place to lure tech companies and workers to the state.
20
Apr
Blog
13
Apr
Waves and Wheels: Touring Hawaii by Bicycle
With a warm, temperate climate, abundant wildlife, and some of the world’s most magnificent beaches and ocean views, bicycle tourism and infrastructure is growing in the state of Hawaii.
29
Mar
Introducing Citysage
Our suite of intelligent Citysage solutions watch, analyze, and report from remote locations so that organizations can manage sites effectively. Some of these reports, like those on tide water levels, can be combined and validated against external data sources to create forecast models. When alert conditions are reached, our smart systems can give organizations a timely heads up by sending email and/or phone alerts.
11
Mar
Marine Grade Aluminum
Picking the right grade of aluminum means balancing cost, ease of manufacturing, and the alloy’s material properties.
04
Mar
Ask a Metallurgist: A Brief Intro to Aluminum Grades
Aluminum is the metal of the Space Age, as silicon is the metalloid of the Information Age
15
Feb
A Complete Guide to Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is the common name for a large group of ferrous alloys that are resistant to rust.
04
Feb
Urban Benches and NYC Style
Outdoor benches are a central part of an urban identity. By having well placed benches, the city invites people out onto the street.
06
Jan
Un guide sur l’espacement des bollards et la planification de sites
Référez-vous à ce guide pour déterminer rapidement quelles sont les pratiques d’installation et d’espacement recommandées en fonction de diverses applications courantes de bollards.
16
Dec
Lidar and the Smart City
Like the sense organs of animals, how sensors are adapted depends on the niche in which they are meant to work.
25
Nov
Machinist Jobs, Wages, and Career Information
Machinists make precision parts by shaping metal and other materials with lathes, milling machines, grinders and drills to create a final, smooth, polished product. Machining is an important part of the metal manufacturing process, usually the last step in producing a forged or cast metal product.
10
Nov
Millwright Jobs, Wages, and Career Info
A skilled trade for those who are organized, precise, and problem-solve under pressure
29
Oct
World Cities Day
The world is increasingly urban. The UN’s World Cities Day promotes discussion and action around sustainable city life.
21
Oct
Shallow Mount Bollards
The difficulty and cost of having to excavate several feet beneath the surface brought up the need for shallow mount bollards.
13
Oct
Bollard cost: why is there such a wide range?
Bollards come in a wide variety of materials and designs, each offering unique advantages and disadvantages depending on their intended use. Spending time considering the functionality you need is key when budgeting bollard cost.
15
Sep
GHG Emissions in Cities
Municipalities often are where big ideas translate into practical action—the city street is where the rubber hits the road.
26
Aug
Architectural lighting bollards: a blending of form and function
Architectural lighting bollards create welcoming public spaces for walkers and cyclists through low-impact, pedestrian-level, localized light, improving pedestrian comfort and safety and reducing light pollution.
18
Aug
Common Casting Defects and Discontinuities
From surface defects to cooling defects, how do casting defects occur and what causes them?
18
Aug
Inspection: Delivering Quality Castings
How do foundries perform castings inspections without causing any damage to the castings?
04
Aug
Cast Iron vs Cast Steel
Cast iron and cast steel look very similar, so what’s the difference?
27
Jul
Industrial Bike Racks: Designed to Defeat Thieves
Industrial bike racks can be installed in-ground, under concrete, making them undefeatable by bike thieves.