Urban Engineers Announces Vice President Promotions
Philadelphia, PA - Urban Engineers, Inc. (Urban) is pleased to announce that the following valued employees have been promoted to the title of Vice President. These individuals have demonstrated exemplary leadership and a commitment to the firm's growth and success, as well as to its people. Paul Archibald, PE, PTOE, Traffic Department Manager Jason Babel, PE, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Department Manager Peter Brennan, PE, LEED AP, Ports and Waterways Department Manager Antoni...
Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces PFUD™ Post Frame Undersaddle Hangers for Easier, Faster Layout
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, is simplifying post frame construction with the launch of two PFUD™ undersaddle hangers. The hangers feature a two-sided design so that one hanger supports ceiling joists on each side of a truss instead of requiring a separate face-mounted hanger for each joist. The continuous seat fits snugly under the truss’s bottom chord, automatically aligning parts vertically for an easier, faster...
Trimble Launches SketchUp AI, a New Suite of AI-Powered Modeling, Visualization and Help Tools
Trusted, intuitive AI to accelerate workflows, explore creative concepts and excel with SketchUp. WESTMINSTER, Colo., Dec. 10, 2025 — Trimble today announced SketchUp AI, a suite of AI tools that simplify modeling, visualization and navigating the SketchUp ecosystem of 3D design solutions. Initially available as a monthly subscription, SketchUp AI delivers powerful new AI capabilities that fit seamlessly into existing workflows to empower creative exploration, reduce time-consuming tasks, and s...
HDR Research Provides Guidance on Participant Compensation in Infrastructure Public Engagement
HDR Transportation Strategic Communications Director Katie Caskey recently completed a multiyear research initiative examining the current state and potential of participant compensation within infrastructure public engagement. Caskey’s work, which was funded through HDR’s Fellowship Program, resulted in a decision-making framework practitioners can use when considering compensating people to take part in public engagement activities like focus groups, surveys and committees. Caskey’s recommend...
Has ‘Reality Capture’ Evolved from Buzzword to Frictionless Workflow?
For a long time, reality capture processes functioned in isolation. Each step seemed disconnected, characterized by different data capture methods, software, file formats and workflow boundaries. As a result, the term felt more like a buzzword than a cohesive process. However, recent years have indicated a shift towards more integrated workflows across the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) and geospatial sectors. Businesses that embrace this technology are reaping significant be...
IBTTA Appoints Mark Chung as New Executive Director and CEO
Veteran mobility and safety leader to guide IBTTA through a new era of technology, infrastructure funding, and global collaboration WASHINGTON – The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA), the worldwide association for owners and operators of toll facilities and the businesses that serve them, today announced the appointment of Mark Chung as its new executive director and CEO, effective Dec. 10, 2025. Bringing a Proven Record of Mobility, Safety and Global Leadership to...
Florida’s Infrastructure Improves to a ‘C+’ Grade
Robust Investment and Innovative Programs Lead One of the Nation’s Strongest Grades TALLAHASEE, Fla. – The Florida Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2025 Report Card for Florida’s Infrastructure today, assigning 16 categories of infrastructure a cumulative grade of 'C+', an improvement from the section’s 2021 report and one-notch higher than the national grade of ‘C’ in the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. A ‘C+’ is tied for the highest cumula...
Bluebeam Launches Task Link and Mobile Upgrades to Bring Connected Field Intelligence to Construction Teams
GoCanvas integration and new mobile upgrades eliminate workflow silos, accelerate task handoffs, and deliver real-time data for smarter, more collaborative projects PASADENA, Calif. — Bluebeam, a leading developer of solutions and services for architecture, engineering and construction professionals worldwide and part of the Nemetschek Group, today announced major updates designed to unify office and field teams. The launch of Task Link, a first-of-its-kind native integration between Bluebeam...
STV Taps AJ Nayee to Deliver Next-Generation Rail Solutions
NEW YORK, NY – STV today announced that Ashok “AJ” Nayee has joined the firm as vice president for its Transportation North operating group. In this role, Nayee will lead program management and construction management (PM/CM) services for rail projects across the Northeast. Nayee brings more than 30 years of experience leading major rail projects across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. He has partnered with major agencies, including the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT an...
STV Tapped to Lead Construction Management for Tweed-New Haven Airport Expansion
HARTFORD, CT – STV today announced AVports has selected the firm to provide construction management (CM) services for the $250 million Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) terminal expansion. As part of its scope, STV’s local Hartford-based team will oversee the development of the program, which includes: A new 80,000-square-foot East Terminal designed to improve operational efficiency and offer modern passenger amenities, including expanded gate areas, upgraded concessions as well as comfortable wa...
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