Thursday, November 10th, 2011
Bentley Systems, Incorporated launched the first and only comprehensive, integrated software developed specifically to design, model, and deliver both raceway and cable systems, for plant and manufacturing facilities and utility substations. Taking intelligent models from design through construction and into operations, Bentley Raceway and Cable Management V8i uniquely integrates functional design with detailed physical design and includes a wide range
Thursday, November 10th, 2011
An important milestone has been achieved in the English Heritage ‘Hoo Peninsula Historic Landscape Project’, designed to substantially increase understanding of the Hoo Peninsula’s historic landscape and enable better informed inputs to the future changes envisaged for this part of the Thames Estuary.
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
While Putin has just launched the North Stream, linking Russia to Germany via the Baltic Sea, two other major projects are under consideration: South Stream to bypass Ukraine, and for Nabucco provide access to Iranian gas to Europe. Read More
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
The Forestry Administration has teamed up with the Cambodian Wildlife Conservation Society and Forest Carbon Asia to develop a large-scale REDD project in eastern Cambodia. The project will eventually cover three million hectares in Cambodia, forestry administration spokesman Thun Sarah told the Post. “This is the best way for Cambodia to preserve all its protected
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
The border between Spain and France was defined in the mid-seventeenth century but was not marked off until the mid-nineteenth century. The absence of a path well-defined border was an important element of many local disputes, some of which are particularly virulent. This book, written by Joan Capdevila Subirana, tells the story of how he tried to
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
The joint GSDI 13 World Conference, GEOIDE Annual Scientific Conference and Canadian Geomatics Conference offers numerous opportunities for oral presentations and refereed and non-refereed publication outlets. The joint conference invites presentations covering the full range of practice, development and research experiences that advance the practice and theory of spatially enabling government, industry and citizens. Consult
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
As interest in high-speed rail (HSR) surges around the world, the number of countries running these trains is expected to nearly double over the next few years, according to new research by the Worldwatch Institute for Vital Signs Online. By 2014, high-speed trains will be operating in nearly 24 countries, including China, France, Italy, Japan, Spain,
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
The wildlife in England’s seas is facing a serious threat, warns The Wildlife Trusts. The long-awaited network of Marine Conservation Zones, promised by Government for 2012, is in danger, according to the conservation organisation, which has been instrumental in marine campaigning and research. It is urging the public to write to Under-Secretary for Natural Environment and Fisheries,
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
Geomatics Industry Association of Canada (GIAC) chair and acting president Mr. James Ferguson, OLS, OLIP, on October 24th, 2011, presented to the House Standing Committee on Natural Resources on the state of geomatics in Canada. “Most of Canada’s national maps are antiquated, with base data often more than 30 years old; Canada’s mapping information is incomplete; and the level
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
DeLorme today announced that it has been named an International CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for its newest breakthrough product, the inReach Satellite Communicator. Products considered for this prestigious honor are judged by a panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the media to honor outstanding design and engineering in
