American Concrete Institute Honors Outstanding Contributions to the Industry
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.: — The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is pleased to recognize several professionals, groups, and companies for their outstanding contributions and dedication to ACI and the concrete industry. The 2025 honorees include the induction of Honorary Members, ACI’s highest honor, which recognizes persons of eminence in the field of the Institute’s interest, or one who has performed extraordinary meritorious service to the Institute. The following five individuals are inducted...
Innovative Housing Concept Wins 2025 Forge Prize
CHICAGO - A design concept that turns underutilized space in dense urban neighborhoods into new communities has taken the top award in the American Institute of Steel Construction’s 2025 Forge Prize. Architect Ho-gyeum Kim of CZS tapped into the potential for rear yards of single-family homes to meet New York’s housing demands. A modular system based on the average rowhouse lot width could bring duplex units with semi-private outdoor areas. Kim partnered with Ralph Barone of Barone Steel in B...
Georgia Tech PhD Student Receives AISC Young Professional Award
CHICAGO - Hannah Kessler, a PhD student at Georgia Tech, has an exciting year ahead of her. Kessler is the 2025 recipient of the AISC Education Foundation’s Reidar Bjorhovde Outstanding Young Professional Award. She intends to become a structural engineering faculty member after completing her PhD this spring. Kessler holds a bachelor’s and master of science in civil engineering from Clemson University. "In addition to Hannah's impressive record of academics, leadership, teaching, and rese...
EcoVadis confirms Swiss Steel Group's environmental and social performance with the Gold Medal
Emmenbrücke - Swiss Steel Group, a leading global supplier of special long steel, has been awarded the gold medal by EcoVadis, the renowned platform for sustainability assessments of global supply chains. This is a significant improvement on last year's silver medal and underlines the company's consistent commitment to environmentally friendly production, social responsibility and ethical business management. With this award, the Swiss Steel Group ranks among the top 5% of all companies ass...
Canadian company samdesk wins Innovation Award at Esri Partner Conference
From left to right: Danny Spillmann, Corporate Director, Global Business Development, Esri; Tiffany Menchaca and Steve Dirks, Senior Account Executives, Public Sector, samdesk; Jack Dangermond, Esri President; Jason Breukelman, Director, Strategic Alliances, Esri Canada; Fiona Hatfield, Business Partner Manager, Esri Canada; Richard Cooke, Corporate Director, Global Business Development, Esri; and Thomas Fair, Director, Esri Partner Network Samdesk real-time crisis alerts integrated with...
Students Fuel The Future Of Secure Nuclear Energy
Texas A&M College of Engineering students earned first place and $5,000 in an Aggies Invent design competition for their solution to enhance the safety of Small Modular Reactors. - Texas A&M Engineering A College of Engineering team developed a security system for nuclear microreactors, securing first place at Aggies Invent. As the global push for carbon-neutral energy intensifies, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are emerging as a promising solution, offering consistent,...
HDR’s Nguyen and Jones Recognized by WTS Chapters in Colorado, Arizona
Two of HDR’s transportation professionals have been recognized by their respective WTS chapters for their work supporting women in the transportation industry. In recognition of her work advocating for doing the right thing and creating opportunities for young professionals, HDR’s Chau Nguyen, P.E., has been named WTS Colorado Person of the Year. And Arriana Jones was recognized as WTS Metro Phoenix’s New Member of the Year. HDR has a long history of involvement with WTS International, an org...
DIGroup Architecture's Vince Myers Honored as 2025 Diversity in Business Leader
DIGroup Architecture’s (DIG) Vince Myers was recently honored as a 2025 Diversity in Business Leader at a reception at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. The DIG president and co-founding principal was recognized for advancing the field of architecture while championing inclusion within the business community. Photo Credit: DIGroup Architecture Reception held at Museum of the American Revolution Philadelphia, Pa. / New Brun...
Univ. of Maryland Team Captures First Place in PCI Design Precast Competition
CHICAGO, March 10, 2025 – The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Design Precast pilot competition was a rousing success, with a three-student team from the University of Maryland winning first place. The competition’s goal is to equip architecture students with the knowledge and ability to design a resilient enclosure system using architectural precast concrete. This is the first PCI competition aimed specifically at collegiate architecture students who are interested in design...
The Beck Group Receives NEWH’s Inaugural SOHE Award
Photos credit: Yoshihiro Makino/courtesy Populus Award-Winning Populus Hotel Sets a New Standard for Eco-Conscious Design Shawano, WI — NEWH, Inc. (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), the premier association committed to scholarships, advancing education, mentorship, and networking in the hospitality industry, announced The Beck Group as the winner of the inaugural Structures of Hospitality Excellence (SOHE) Award during ALIS DESIGN+ in Los Angeles on January 31, 2025. The...
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