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Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
KCI Launches SoundScanNX, an AI-Powered Tool for Noise Analysis
Sparks, Maryland, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KCI Technologies Inc., a multi-disciplined engineering, consulting, and construction firm with offices throughout the United States, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of SoundScanNX, an advanced machine learning model that streamlines environmental noise classification, transforming how engineers and urban planners assess traffic sounds and their impact on the community. SoundScanNX brings efficiency, objectivity, and precision to a process traditionally reliant on time-consuming manual analysis. For use in traffic noise impact studies, this AI-driven model simplifies the classification of audio recordings, automatically distinguishing between traffic and non-traffic noise, such as cars, motorcycles, trucks, airplanes, birds, voices, and more. By eliminating the need for human listening, SoundScanNX streamlines traffic studies by automatically analyzing audio recordings, identifying the dominant sound in each file along with its peak and average amplitudes. SoundScanNX is available on the BRYX Model-as-a-Service (MaaS) cloud platform, allowing users to quickly upload their audio files, process them efficiently, and easily view and download their results. 'Accurate and consistent noise classification is essential for shaping healthier, more livable communities,' said Jeanne Ruthloff, KCI's Technology & Innovation Sector President. 'SoundScanNX empowers AEC professionals with the insights they need to design and recommend smarter urban spaces while optimizing resources and ensuring regulatory compliance.' Designed for easy integration into existing urban planning workflows, SoundScanNX eliminates tedious data sorting, allowing professionals to focus on strategic decisions. This advancement helps streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and support data-driven decisions for sustainable urban development. To get started with a fully functional free trial of the SoundScanNX model, visit Photographs attached. ### With sales in excess of $512 million in 2024, KCI Technologies Inc. is ranked among the top 100 engineering firms in the country by Engineering News-Record. BRYX, the company's flagship Model-as-a-Service platform, empowers organizations, consulting firms, and local/state government agencies to optimize their processes via pretrained machine learning and computational models. Winner of the 2024 AI Breakthrough Award, BRYX delivers advanced analytics, intelligent automation, and increased safety to users within the AEC industry. For more information about BRYX, visit Attachments Whitney Shumaker KCI Technologies Inc. [email protected]
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Black and Veatch plans new $1.1 billion headquarters development
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Overland Park based Black and Veatch wants to build a new world headquarters on its existing property near 112th and Lamar. But its plan adds more than just office $1.1 billion project would also bring in residential, retail and a hotel. But they are looking for Overland Park's help to finance the project. American Airlines add flights to KCI after Chiefs schedule is released The finance committee will hear the engineering giant's pitch this week on why it should get about $250 million in funding support. Mayor Curt Skoog is excited about the potential redevelopment. Just north of Sprint's former world headquarters, now Aspiria and soon to be the home to Fiserv, Black and Veatch's towering building sits on a sprawling site surrounded by grassland and parking, 'This is one of our strategic investment areas where we are wanting to transform College Boulevard from the suburban office corridor that is today to the work place of today and tomorrow,' Skoog said. After three years of discussions, according to the mayor, Black and Veatch has decided it wants to keep its headquarters on Lamar between 112th and 115th Street. The engineering firm said in a statement 'Black & Veatch continually explores ways to enhance and optimize our workplaces to create vibrant, collaborative environments that attract and retain top talent while meeting our growing demands and our clients' evolving needs. That includes consideration of a new, modern global headquarters currently being proposed on our existing, longstanding Overland Park location. We are working with the city of Overland Park for approval requirements, which is part of the process as we strategize how to best enhance our workplace. While no formal decisions have been made, we've been a strong, grateful member of the Kansas City-area business community since our founding more than a century ago, and we certainly don't expect that to change.' It plans to build a 610, 000 headquarters for its 2,200 employees. They'd also add 233,00 square feet of office space, 550,000 square feet of retail and commercial, 1,884 residential unit and a 160 room hotel. They would also build a parking structure with nearly 6,000 spaces. The company is asking the city to create a redevelopment district which would create an estimated $227 million in TIF funding and about $20 million in CID funding for Black and Veatch to use on the project. FOX4 Newsletters: Sign up for daily forecasts and Joe's Weather Blog in your inbox 'When all of the complete project is done, which is more than the Black and Veatch headquarters, you are talking about over a billion dollars of investment, which is great for our community and investment in our industry which is office space.' Overland Park's Finance, Administration and Economic Development Committee will discuss the project Wednesday. If approved developers estimate they'd be building what's been deemed the Overland Park Plaza II Redevelopment Project in phases all the way until the year 2038. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
America250PA brings its Keystone Classroom Initiative to Kistler Elementary
May 15—WILKES-BARRE — William Penn, who was born in 1644 and died in 1718 — which would make him 380 years old — came to life on Thursday at Kistler Elementary School as part of America250PA's Keystone Classroom Initiative. And Mr. Penn delivered a historical summary of his significant life to the delight of the students. Mr. Penn, who founded the Province of Pennsylvania — the British North American colony that became the U.S. state of Pennsylvania — was played by Robert Gleason, appropriately of Philadelphia. The students learned much about Mr. Penn and the democratic principles that he set forth, having served as an inspiration for the U.S. Constitution. America250PA continued its Keystone Classroom Initiative (KCI) — a program that connects young Pennsylvanians with the history and values that unite us as we prepare to celebrate America's 250th anniversary in 2026. "America250PA is so excited to continue the Keystone Classroom Initiative in Luzerne County and engage our next generation of Pennsylvanians at an age-appropriate level," said Cassandra Coleman, America250PA executive director and former mayor of Exeter Borough. "This program will allow us to visit with more than 50,000 Pennsylvania students all across this Commonwealth by July 4, 2026, when this historic anniversary rolls around." Several volunteers and guest readers joined America250PA for the special Keystone Classroom Initiative (KCI) visit in Luzerne County — including State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, Wilkes-Barre Mayor George C. Brown, representatives from the Office of U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, Jr., the Pennsylvania State Police, the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, Vicki Austin of WVIA, Chris Bohinski of WYOU/WBRE, Miss Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Victoria Vespico, and Miss Lebanon County Kristen Griffiths. America250PA's mascot — the Keystone Kid — was joined by Tux, mascot of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, and Leo the Lion, King's College's mascot, to distribute swag bags filled with Pennsylvania-themed goodies, including an America250PA T-shirt, a pencil, and a custom-designed Pennsylvania coloring book. Coleman said students also received treats from Pennsylvania-based sponsors such as the Hershey Company, Crayola, Utz Quality Foods Inc., and Natural Food Group, along with contributions from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General. In addition to classroom readings, third- and fourth-grade students attended a special assembly featuring Historic Philadelphia Inc. and a live portrayal of William Penn. "We are very excited for our students to gain a deeper understanding of Pennsylvania's history," said Corey Brenner, Principal of Kistler Elementary School. "Many of our students don't yet realize the impact our state has had in so many aspects of the growth of the United States. This visit will help bring that history to life and inspire pride in our shared heritage." In total, the program reached over 800 students in Luzerne County on Thursday. Overall, Coleman said the program will reach more than 50,000 PA students by July 4, 2026. Coleman said the Keystone Classroom Initiative is a storytelling and outreach program for pre-K through fourth-grade classrooms, children's hospitals and youth camps across the Commonwealth. With the help of age-appropriate historical reenactors, storytellers, local figures and mascots, America250PA is ensuring students across the Commonwealth learn about their shared Pennsylvania story while building excitement for the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026. Coleman said the program is made possible thanks to the generous support of presenting sponsors — the Hershey Company, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, The Hawk Family Foundation, UPMC & UPMC Health Plan, The Pennsylvania School Boards Association, the University of Pittsburgh, Access, Allied Services, Independent Graphics Inc., and Benco Family Foundation. To learn more about the Keystone Classroom Initiative and America250PA, visit About America250PA The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA) was established by the General Assembly and Governor in 2018 to plan, encourage, develop and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States, Pennsylvania's integral role in that event, and the impact of its people on the nation's past, present and future. Reach Bill O'Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kansas City one step closer to naming new City Manager
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The search for Kansas City's next City Manager is nearing the finish line. On Wednesday, the City Council, along with Mayor Quinton Lucas, conducted public interviews with the three finalists vying for the city's top administrative role. All three candidates bring significant experience in city government, and two are currently employed by Kansas City. One by one, the finalists faced a panel of 13 council members in a high-pressure public interview process. Troost to Truth? Hearing for avenue's name change scheduled Kimiko Gilmore, currently serving as interim city manager and deputy city manager, was the first to take the hot seat. She emphasized the importance of listening to residents citywide during her first 100 days and underscored the urgency of preparing for the 2026 World Cup, a global event that will be the biggest Kansas City has ever hosted. Mario Vasquez, assistant city manager, focused his interview on strengthening community partnerships. He, too, highlighted the importance of being present in neighborhoods and hearing directly from residents. Patrick Klein, the city's former aviation director who led the new KCI terminal project, said he came out of retirement to give city leaders another option. His interview largely focused on his past leadership overseeing the massive airport redevelopment. A common theme across all three interviews was rebuilding trust between City Hall and the community. The candidates pointed to the fallout from a lawsuit filed by the city's former communications director, a controversy that ultimately led to the firing of former city manager Brian Platt. Police chase ends with officers shooting, killing suspect accused of shooting ex-wife's partner Each finalist offered a different approach to restoring that trust. Gilmore said she would bring in a consultant. Vasquez promised to establish clearer expectations. Klein described the issue as 'an easy fix.' Mayor Quinton Lucas praised the fact that all three developed and honed their leadership skills right here in the City of Fountains. 'I'm proud of Kansas City today – I'm proud of leadership we've been able to raise over the last generation and a half and I look forward to whomever the candidate being someone who supports that.' City officials are expected to make a final decision by next Thursday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Delta Airlines adds new nonstop flight from KCI to North Carolina
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a record-breaking year for travelers in 2024, Kansas City International Airport announced that it will be adding a new nonstop route to North Carolina on Delta Airlines. Beginning in May, Delta will offer a nonstop flight from KCI to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. House fire leave one hospitalized, multiple animals killed in Kansas City 'Anytime a new flight route is added, it creates more opportunities, not just for visitors to experience all that Kansas City has to offer, but also for our residents to stay better connected,' said Mayor Quinton Lucas. 'This new nonstop service to Raleigh-Durham strengthens our city's accessibility and supports business and tourism growth, further establishing Kansas City as a world-class destination.' The Raleigh-Durham area has become increasingly popular and is known for its research and tech industries. Launch of Missouri sports betting delayed until fall 2025 This addition adds to the growing list of nonstop flights from KCI, including Sacramento and Hollywood-Burbank, California, as well as Columbus, Ohio. KCI saw over 12 million passengers for the first time in the airport's history last year, further proving the metro's rise as a city with plenty to do and a hub connecting the rest of the United States. The first nonstop flight from KCI to RDU will be on May 7, 2025. The flight schedule is as follows: Departing Kansas City at 6:55 p.m. CT and arriving in Raleigh-Durham at 10:19 p.m. ET. Returning from Raleigh-Durham, leaving at 7:55 a.m. ET and arriving in Kansas City at 9:41 a.m. CT Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
