America Moves Toward a Stronger Infrastructure
Here’s what you need to now about the multi-billion-dollar funding designated for the water and wastewater markets as part of the American Jobs Plan.
#water-wastewater
Negotiations to Continue on Bipartisan Infrastructure; VMA Sends Support for Action
A cloture vote to advance the $579 billion Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework failed in the Senate yesterday after Republicans unsuccessfully urged Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to delay the vote in order to allow Senators to finalize the details of the proposal.
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New Ransomware Study Reveals True Cost to Business
Cybereason, a leader in future-ready attack protection, released research findings from a global ransomware study of nearly 1,300 security professionals that reveals more than half of organizations have been the victim of a ransomware attack, and that 80% of businesses that chose to pay a ransom demand suffered a second ransomware attack, often at the hands of the same threat actor group.
What’s Your Temperature?
For decades, valve manufacturers have provided the maximum recommended working pressures and temperatures for their products, based on the materials used in the pressure-containing parts.
#standards #pressure-relief #materials
Virtual Work and the Workplace
Three in five workers who have been working remotely during the pandemic say they would prefer to continue working at home after the pandemic. 50% of workers believe they are as productive at home as they are at the office.
Extended Reality Tools Enhance Training
Training becomes increasingly critical as companies deal with the retirement of more and more knowledgeable, experienced staff.
#basics
OBITUARY: Gary Ostrowski, 1961 - 2021
We are saddened to report the passing of Valve Repair Council member Gary Ostrowski, who died at the age of 59 at his home in Plymouth, surrounded by loved ones after a long fight against medullary thyroid carcinoma.
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Creating a Standard for Severe Service Valves
Severe service valves are offered in several standard designs, including non-return, isolation and control types.
#standards #gate-globe-check #maintenance-repair
Ransomware Threatens Industrial Control Systems
Manufacturing, process industries and utilities rely on industrial control systems (ICSs) to function and maintain product quality and safety.
Practical Steps for Transferring Knowledge
Using three fast-learning knowledge transfer techniques will help multiple generations in the workforce learn from each other.