SHOREVIEW, Minn. — TSI Inc. announced a strategic relationship with Building4Health Inc. (B4H). This cooperation combines TSI’s technology in IAQ monitoring with B4H’s integrated medical, biological, and architectural competence to provide people with real-time visibility of the health impact of IAQ. This visibility allows cost-effective building management to align indoor environments with conditions known to support occupant health and productivity.

“While IAQ has been a topic for a several years, the pandemic really elevated this conversation,” said Ketan Mehta, vice president of product management and marketing for TSI. “Working with B4H is a unique opportunity to help people truly understand what is at stake — the health and well-being of your building occupants. Combining TSI’s technology for monitoring IAQ and B4H’s expertise in deriving and communicating the health impact, we can work to improve the air we breathe.”

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. completed its previously announced acquisition of the environment & infrastructure business (E&I) of John Wood Group plc through a sale and purchase agreement. E&I provides engineering, remediation consulting, environmental permitting, inspection, monitoring, and environmental management services to government, industrial, infrastructure, oil and gas, power, water, and mining clients. E&I’s 6,000 professionals are based in some 100 offices in over 10 countries, mainly in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., with a secondary presence in Latin America and Europe.

“We are pleased to welcome E&I’s 6,000 professionals into the WSP family and excited to create a strong market leader from two respected organizations with bold ambitions,” said Alexandre L’Heureux, president and CEO, WSP. “Joining forces will allow us to offer our clients expanded world-class multidisciplinary services while bringing new solutions and enhanced value. This transaction will also enable us to further seize opportunities in the fast-growing environmental and water sectors."

WASHINGTON — The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) has developed an implementation and launch plan for the U.S. National Building Information Management (BIM) Program. The aim: To achieve a new level of industrial efficiency through digitalization.

An overview of the launch plan recently was presented to industry leaders at an executive roundtable to accelerate ongoing efforts from innovative and forward-thinking organizations.

A critical issue in the U.S. construction industry is its low level of digitalization, which prevents it from transforming life cycle work processes to be more efficient, less expensive, more resilient, and safer to build and maintain. The U.S. National BIM Program expands upon existing and ongoing work of the NIBS BIM Council as well as various other initiatives in the industry.

“Many national and international initiatives focus on BIM standardization to support digital transformation throughout the entire life cycle of designing, constructing, and operating the built environment,” said Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, interim CEO of NIBS. “The U.S. National BIM Program will be successful through collaboration between the public and private sectors and across the diversity of project stakeholders, namely owners, designers, constructors, suppliers, vendors, and other involved parties.”

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — NV5 Global Inc. acquired KMK Technologies LLC (KMK), a provider of technology design and consulting services.

KMK serves public and private sector clients that require advanced audiovisual, lighting, security, and IT systems for their facilities. The acquisition was made with a combination of cash and stock and will be immediately accretive to NV5’s earnings.

“KMK has designed the building technology infrastructure for numerous high-profile projects, and we look forward to integrating these capabilities into our buildings and clean energy business,” said Dickerson Wright, P.E., chairman and CEO, NV5. “NV5’s ability to deliver both MEP and technology design provides a competitive advantage on projects requiring integrated technical capabilities, and the acquisition of KMK strengthens NV5’s position as a leader in building systems design and consulting.”

WATERTOWN, Mass. — Bosch Thermotechnology named Dr. Alexander Wuthnow its new president and CEO of Bosch Thermotechnology North America, the HVAC division of German multi-conglomerate Robert Bosch.

Wuthnow will direct the sales portfolio for a global source of heat pumps, boilers, and hot water solutions. Under his leadership, Bosch Thermotechnology serves a large and diverse group of residential and commercial customers in the U.S. and Canada.

"It is a great honor for me to oversee this leading, highly innovative HVAC brand in North America,” Wuthnow said. “Our high-performing team at Bosch Thermotechnology is focused on delivering energy-saving solutions that are designed to make homes and businesses more comfortable, efficient, connected, and eco-friendly."

KOHLER, Wis. — The Kohler Co. board of directors elected president and CEO David Kohler to the additional role of chair of the board, following the passing of executive chairman Herbert V. Kohler Jr. on Sept. 3 at age 83. The board of directors had previously undertaken a comprehensive succession planning process to ensure an orderly transition of leadership to guide the global, privately held organization.

David Kohler will chair the board of directors and executive committee in addition to his role as CEO, which will include full scope responsibility for the three business groups of Kohler Co. (kitchen & bath, power, and hospitality) and all enterprise functions.

David Kohler has been with Kohler Co. for more than 31 years and was elected to the role of president and CEO in 2015, having previously served as president and COO since 2009. He is the fourth generation of Kohler family leadership since the company’s inception in 1873 and only the ninth person to lead the company over the last 149 years.

“I learned so much from my father, including a tireless strong work ethic, leading with candor and humility, and always driving to innovate,” said David Kohler, speaking of his father Herbert V. Kohler Jr. “He believed that you must have passion for whatever you do in life if you want to be successful. Working alongside him for decades showcased the impact of embracing an entrepreneurial spirit, not being afraid to fail, and always striving for accuracy and consistency. He left an indelible mark on me personally and professionally.”