Faster and more accurate — ScienceDaily

Tests conducted by Cornell and the U.S. Navy used new algorithms to outperform state-of-the-art programming for autonomous underwater sonar imaging, significantly improving the speed and accuracy for identifying objects such as explosive mines, sunken ships, airplane black boxes, pipelines and corrosion on ship hulls.

Sea reconnaissance is filled with challenges that include murky waters, unpredictable conditions and vast areas of

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Inflation Reduction Act Offers Incentives for Contractors

The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act has expanded incentives for contractors that design and install energy-efficient systems in certain buildings, including a bonus for those participating in apprenticeship programs and pay prevailing wages—right up the alley for many electrical contractors.

Once the new law takes effect in 2023, the full 179D energy-efficiency tax deduction will increase to $5 per square

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For Cities with Bold Plans, Taming Controversy with

On September 7 in Orlando, a panel at the American Planning Association (APA) annual meeting will reveal ways for city planners and officials to successfully navigate polarized opinions and power imbalances that arise when they engage the public on major or controversial initiatives.

With more than 15 years of broad experience in urban design and planning, WXY’s Adam Lubinsky —

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Former Bam chief joins Robertson

Former Bam chief joins Robertson
​​​​​​​Doug Keillor (left) and Elliot Robertson

Doug Keillor has been appointed executive managing director of Robertson Construction Group, part of Robertson Group.

The family-owned construction, infrastructure, property and support services business described the appointment as part of a transition “from being a family business to become a family of businesses”.

Doug Keillor joins Robertson following 32 years with Bam, latterly

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MCIOB hits a home run on London project

Mike Vasiliou MCIOB, founder of DoBuild, a construction company specialising in high-end residential projects across London, talks through a recent project.

We recently completed an extension and refurbishment to a grand Victorian terrace in Chelsea, which I project managed. Having started working on this project during the lockdown period, it is wonderful to now see the project completed, as the

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