Atkins Opens its Doors to a New Wave of Graduates and Apprentices
More than 300 graduates and apprentices have started their careers in design, engineering and project management after joining Atkins. The 256 graduates and 61 apprentices will be based at offices around the country, working across a range of disciplines - from mechanical, electrical and civil engineering through to surveying and project management - and markets, including energy, transport, infrastructure and defence. This year, Atkins’ Infrastructure division has recruited the highest numbe...
Michal Jurka New Business Unit President Skanska Czech Republic and Slovakia
Michal Jurka has been appointed Business Unit President Skanska Czech Republic and Slovakia. He will take on his new position on September 8 and will report to Roman Wieczorek, Executive Vice President, Skanska AB. Michal Jurka has been with the company for 14 years and comes from a position as Executive Vice President, Skanska Poland, with responsibility for the civil business in the Central and South region, as well as the concrete and railway operations. Before joining Skanska Poland in...
Four Steps to a Self-Supporting, High Growth Innovation Ecosystem
SYDNEY — Whether “starting from scratch” or repurposing an existing precinct, a successful innovation ecosystem requires four key elements to succeed, according to a new report released by integrated infrastructure firm AECOM. The Transforming Australian Cities with Innovation report, launched last night in Sydney, found the best economic and societal outcomes are achieved when government provides a flexible platform and vision for commercial, residential and academic tenants through integrat...
Dewberry Welcomes the Marketing Expertise of Vicky Jodoin
Dewberry has hired Vicky Jodoin, as the marketing manager of engineering services in the Western region in the firm's Long Beach, California, office. She is responsible for promoting Dewberry's ports and intermodal services, as well as managing marketing and proposal efforts. With more than 30 years of experience, Jodoin has extensive knowledge of the architectural, engineering, and consulting professions. Prior to joining Dewberry, she was a senior manager of administration and facilities at...
HNTB’s Continued Growth in Texas Prompts Office Expansion in Dallas
DALLAS – To accommodate growth in its architecture, urban planning, federal and transportation practices, HNTB Corporation has added space and amenities for 29 new full time employees in its downtown Dallas office, located at 2001 Bryan Street. With the new additions, the downtown office will have 59 full-time employees working at this location. “Our firm’s long history of shaping infrastructure in Dallas, and current fast paced job growth demonstrates our commitment to improving mobility...
Alan Belfield and Barbara Lane awarded Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowships
Arup UK, Middle East and Africa (UKMEA) Region Chair, Alan Belfield, and Global Fire Engineering Leader, Barbara Lane, have been named Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng). This year marks the 40th anniversary AGM of the Academy. The first meeting was held on 11th June 1976 by the Duke of Edinburgh where 130 leading engineers, including Sir Ove Arup were invited to Buckingham Palace. Around 50 new Fellows from all engineering disciplines are nominated and selected by existing m...
Richard Driggs Named President of Program Management Sector
ATLANTA, GA —Richard Driggs has been appointed president of the program management sector at WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global engineering and professional services organization. In his new position, Mr. Driggs is responsible for building a program management organization across all of the company’s markets in the U.S. and Latin America, including buildings, industrial & energy, environment, and transportation. “Streamlined program management is critical to effective, cost-efficient and...
Laing O'Rourke Wins Key Opera House Renewal Contract
Laing O’Rourke Australia has won a competitive tender for Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) in the Sydney Opera House’s Stage 1 Building Renewal program, which comprises $250 million of projects to be carried out over the next five years. The program is the largest package of works since the Opera House opened in 1973. It includes upgrades to the Opera House‘s two largest internal performance spaces, the Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre, as well as upgrades to the entry...
Marty Travers Named to March of Dimes National Leadership Council
Overland Park, Kansas (08 September 2016) – Marty Travers, President of Black & Veatch’s telecommunications business, has been selected to serve on the March of Dimes National Volunteer Leadership Council (NVLC). The council is responsible for helping to increase the effectiveness of volunteer leaders throughout the country by providing counsel and guidance on national strategy to support the organization. “Marty is a great example of a successful executive willing to volunteer his time to sh...
Mark Meaders Elected to U.S. Green Building Council's Resilience Working Group
We are pleased to announce that Mark Meaders, LEED AP BD+C, GGP, sustainable leader in HDR's architecture studio in Dallas, has been elected for a one-year term to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Resilience Working Group. The group, which operates under the direction of the LEED Steering Committee, is charged with improving the practical implementation of the LEED resilience pilot credit suite. "Our goal is to work on the value-added implementation of resiliency on all projects and...
Video: Habitat for Humanity - Women Build Event in Sacramento
AdventHealth Weaverville Hospital
June Issue 2026
.jpg?width=225)