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National Post
3 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Rocscience Acquires Rockfield: Strengthening Market Leadership in Engineering Software Solutions
Article content TORONTO — Rocscience, a global leader in geotechnical software solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Rockfield, a UK-based company renowned for its advanced numerical modelling software and services in the Energy and Mining industries. This strategic acquisition combines over three decades of expertise from both companies, enhancing Rocscience's capability to deliver innovative computational solutions across multiple complex engineering sectors. Article content Rockfield, founded in 1985 and headquartered in Swansea, UK, has built a strong reputation as a developer of cutting-edge finite element and discrete element analysis software, trusted by major industry players such as BP, ExxonMobil, Saudi Aramco, and Total. With its experienced team of specialists and an established presence in both the UK and the US, Rockfield brings an impressive track record of collaborative research, technical excellence, and industry-leading software product, ELFEN and its numerous modules. Article content John Cain, CEO of Rockfield, will continue to lead the Rockfield team as part of Rocscience, ensuring seamless integration and ongoing commitment to client support and innovation. 'Joining forces with Rocscience offers an exciting opportunity to expand our reach and enhance our software capabilities, delivering even greater value and advanced solutions to our customers worldwide,' said John Cain. Article content 'This acquisition reinforces Rocscience's unwavering commitment to driving innovation and technological advancement in engineering simulation and analysis,' said Thamer Yacoub. 'By combining the strengths of Rocscience and Rockfield, we are creating powerful synergies that will deliver enhanced value to our clients across the energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors. Together, we will continue to pioneer cutting-edge methodologies and solutions that address complex engineering challenges with creativity, integrity, and reliability.' Article content About Rocscience Article content Rocscience is a global leader in user-friendly geotechnical software, delivering innovative and comprehensive modeling solutions for rock and soil analysis. With a strong commitment to customer support and product development, Rocscience serves thousands of users worldwide. Article content Established in 1985, Rockfield is an independent UK company specializing in market-leading engineering software and consultancy services for the energy, nuclear, and glass sectors. Their expertise in finite element and discrete element technology is trusted by a broad range of international blue-chip clients. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content
National Post
16-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Rocscience Accelerates Growth in Structural Engineering Software with 2SI Acquisition
Article content TORONTO — Rocscience, a leading geotechnical software company based in Toronto, Canada, announces the acquisition of 2SI, an innovative provider of engineering software solutions based in Italy. This acquisition marks another significant milestone for Rocscience, following its acquisitions of DIANA FEA and 3GSM in 2024, and further expands the company's suite of engineering software solutions. Article content 2SI specializes in the development of advanced software tools for structural engineering, serving a wide range of industries including civil, infrastructure, and construction. With this acquisition, Rocscience will integrate 2SI's expertise and technologies into its existing portfolio, enhancing its ability to meet the evolving needs of engineers and professionals worldwide. Article content Article content 'Welcoming 2SI to Rocscience marks an exciting step forward in our mission to deliver cutting-edge engineering solutions,' said Dr. Thamer Yacoub, CEO and President of Rocscience. 'The 2SI team brings a wealth of expertise and a shared passion for innovation that will enrich our capabilities and benefit our customers globally. Together, we are poised to set new standards in structural engineering software, always keeping excellence and customer needs at the forefront of our journey.' Article content 2SI's founder Paolo Nagliati also expressed enthusiasm for the partnership. He said, 'We are honored that Rocscience has placed its trust in our company and expressed appreciation for our structural engineering software, our commercial approach and the quality of our customer service. By joining a group of excellence, we believe we can leverage all possible synergies to continuously improve our software and provide structural engineers with the most reliable and productive tools on the market.' Article content This strategic move demonstrates Rocscience's ongoing commitment to providing the best engineering software solutions to its customers. The acquisition of 2SI will enable Rocscience to expand its product portfolio, reinforce its market leadership, and continue to drive innovation and customer satisfaction. Article content Founded in 1996, Rocscience is a leading developer of 2D and 3D software for civil, mining, and geotechnical engineers. With a global customer base and a reputation for reliability and innovation, Rocscience continues to set the standard for engineering software solutions. Article content About 2SI Article content Article content Article content Article content Media Contact: Article content Article content Article content
CTV News
15-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Geotechnical survey work taking place at Halifax's Chocolate Lake
The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is advising residents that geotechnical survey work is taking place at Chocolate Lake from Tuesday to Friday this week. HRM says a contractor will be conducting the geotechnical survey work in support of the future rehabilitation or replacement of the Chocolate Lake Dam. A floating platform with geotechnical survey equipment will be on the lake between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. A release from the municipality said, 'A floating barrier will be in place around the platform to ensure a safe distance is maintained from recreational lake users and for environmental protection. The contractor has all relevant permits and environmental protections in place, per requirements from Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change.' HRM says the work will not impact access or activities at Chocolate Lake or the beach. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
News.com.au
26-06-2025
- News.com.au
Family home looted after landslide evacuation in Newcastle
Opportunistic thieves have re-traumatised an Australian family who were already grappling with an unbearably difficult situation. The Morgan family were left devastated when a dangerous landslide forced them to evacuate their home in the Newcastle suburb of New Lambton on May 23. Forced to live in hotels while geotechnical engineers take several weeks to assess the safety of their house, the family of four was given the opportunity to periodically return to the house in order to collect essential items like clothes and toiletries. Recently, the family returned to their home to find numerous valuables gone with clear signs of pillaging noted throughout the building. 'My husband's father died when he was eleven and the only thing he has from his father was a pocket watch, and that's gone,' Leonie Morgan said. 'They took my grandmother's pearls I'd inherited.' Out of the fifteen properties evacuated on the street, three in total are alleged to have been looted, and Ms Morgan believes more people have tried to enter the home since the initial robbery. In the aftermath of the first robbery, Ms Morgan's husband boarded up the home with wooden panels in an attempt to mitigate any further attempts – but that hasn't stopped would-be criminals from trying. In a more recent trip to the house, the family found the front door partially kicked in. 'People are still trying to get in, not that there's anything left to take,' Ms Morgan said. In response to the looting, the family placed a letter on the front door of the home, instructing would-be bandits to leave the place alone. 'Hi visitors, our home has already been robbed and ransacked,' the note reads. 'All the good stuff is gone!' NSW Police said a man was arrested early on Wednesday morning after he was allegedly seen leaving one of the vacated properties. Upon being searched by officers, the 28-year-old was found stolen bank cards, perfume bottles, electronics, watches and miscellaneous pieces of jewellery. He has been charged with numerous offences, and has been granted conditional bail.
RNZ News
12-06-2025
- Climate
- RNZ News
Lyttelton home hit in landslip, neighbours evacuate
Two Lyttelton properties remain evacuated following a slip on Ticehurst Road. Photo: RNZ / Adam Burns A landslide in Lyttleton has caused "significant damage" to an evacuated property, a Civil Defence officer says. Meanwhile, a neighbour has been warned to also prepare to leave her home. People were evacuated from two properties after emergency services were called to Hawkhurst Road at about 9pm on Thursday. RNZ was told the slip happened on a property in Ticehurst Road, sending debris onto a property below on Hawkhurst Road. Neighbours believed water run-off could be to blame. Photo: RNZ / Adam Burns Tessa, who did not wish to use her surname, lived next door to the evacuated properties and was told by emergency services to be ready to leave at short notice. "They told us we need to be ready to evaucate so get a go bag ready just in case," she said. "I don't know the extent of damage yet so we're just waiting to hear. Hopefully it's no worse...[the rain] has been non-stop for the past week." Photo: RNZ / Adam Burns An intial geotechnical assessment on Thursday cleared any immediate threat to her property. "They were just looking at that property because that shed is pretty decrepid. The deck is what they're worried about, sliding down further," she said. A Civil Defence duty officer said council geotechnical staff would be assessing the situation from Friday morning. No further evacuations were needed overnight. Tessa said she had packed her phone, pyjamas and teabags. Photo: RNZ / Adam Burns A slip caused by heavy rain in Canterbury last month forced another household to evacuate in Lyttelton's Cressy Terrace. Neighbours told RNZ slips were an ongoing problem for Lyttleton homeowners. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
