Port of Quebec: Strengthening a Historic Hub with Modern Engineering Solutions

Port of Quebec: Strengthening a Historic Hub with Modern Engineering Solutions

Concrete anchors played a major role in strengthening the Port of Quebec.   December 27, 2024 The Port of Quebec (French: Port de Quebec) is an inland port located in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It is the oldest port in Quebec after the Port of Montreal. Owned by the Government of Canada and operated by the…

Five Tune-Ups Your Company Needs in 2025

Five Tune-Ups Your Company Needs in 2025

We combed through MIT SMR’s columns from the past year and culled five tips for leaders who want to recharge their organizations. These insights home in on how to inspire the best from employees and managers and help people embrace the challenges around artificial intelligence, disruption, and burnout — challenges that all flared hot in…

Duke University Health System Receives $50 Million for Proton Beam Therapy Center

Duke University Health System Receives $50 Million for Proton Beam Therapy Center

  An anonymous donor has made a $50 million gift to Duke University Health System toward the development of a proton beam therapy center. The donation is the largest philanthropic gift received by Duke University Health System. Duke’s proton beam therapy facility is expected to open by 2029, with a total projected cost of $120…

The Rise of Commercial Building Electrification

The Rise of Commercial Building Electrification

Demand for commercial building electrification has been growing over the past decade as organizations aim to reduce their carbon footprint and become more energy efficient. By electrifying systems such as HVAC, water heating, and cooking, building owners and organizations have been able to achieve benefits such as increased energy efficiency, reduced carbon emissions, and safer…

Air and water

Air and water

The recent UN climate summit COP29 held in Azerbaijan ended 33 hours late and with no country getting what they wanted, according to the head of the UN climate body Simon Stiell. There was however agreement on the need to transition away from fossil fuels, though the details won’t be debated until COP30, which takes…