RMF Engineering Announces the Addition of Three Company Shareholders
BALTIMORE — RMF Engineering, a leader in full-service MEP engineering, announces the addition of three new shareholders in the company: Raquel Deschler, PE, Stephanie Lafontaine, PE, LEED AP, and Chris Skillestad, PE. "As our firm continues to grow, the opportunity of ownership in RMF is extended to those who consistently demonstrate our core values of strong leadership, good judgement, and commitment to client service through both their contributions and their character," said Richard J. Borkow...
RYS Architects Turns the Page: Becomes Studio RYS with Expanded Leadership and Vision
Rebrand signals a new era of storytelling-driven design, multidisciplinary design capabilities, and strategic growth SAN FRANCISCO — January 6, 2026 — RYS Architects, a leading multidisciplinary architecture and design firm, proudly enters the next iteration of the brand with a refreshed visual identity, expanded services, and a new name: Studio RYS. Founded in 1989 in San Francisco by award-winning architect Robert Y. Sauvageau, AIA, the firm has built a legacy defined by integrity, quality, an...
WORTHGROUP Architects & Designers Honors 35 Years of Dedicated Partnership with Tribal Nations, Crafting Spaces That Celebrate Culture and Sovereignty
DENVER, CO — January 5, 2026 — WORTHGROUP Architects & Designers proudly honors 35 years of dedicated partnership, design excellence, and deep-seated collaboration with Tribal Nations, hospitality, community-focused, and entertainment markets throughout North America. Since its founding in 1990, the firm has been driven by a mission to design spaces that respect culture, enrich community, and reflect the aspirations of the people they serve. From its early beginnings as a boutique hospitality de...
Bentley Systems Acquires Talon Aerolytics, and Pointivo Technology, for Asset Analytics Leadership
Deals closed in December add significant scale for Asset Analytics EXTON, Pa. – January 5, 2026 — Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the acquisitions of Talon Aerolytics and the technology and technical expertise of Pointivo. These acquisitions, which closed in December, significantly strengthen Bentley’s Asset Analytics portfolio, which applies digital twins and AI to help owner-operators improve asset performance and re...
STV Opens Lake Mary Office, Expands Central Florida Presence
LAKE MARY, FL – STV today announced the opening of its new office in Lake Mary, Florida. Located in the Colonial TownPark mixed-use development in the heart of Seminole County’s business corridor, the modern workspace boosts STV’s presence in Central Florida. The new office builds on STV’s nearly 50-year history in Florida and brings together STV and colleagues from MEHTA Engineering, an STV company, under one collaborative workspace. The firm partners with state and local agencies – including t...
Tooey Courtemanche, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Procore, to Deliver Keynote Address at Building for Tomorrow Summit
WASHINGTON, DC, December 22, 2025 - The Building for Tomorrow Summit, a national gathering focused on reshaping the resilience, sustainability, and long-term viability of America’s built environment, is pleased to announce that Tooey Courtemanche, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Procore Technologies (NYSE: PCOR)will headline the summit’s keynote session in a fireside chat with George Guszcza, CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). The Building for Tomorrow Summit gathers...
Cla-Val Announces Leadership Transition with Promotions of John Link and Ryan Pickett
Costa Mesa, CA, December 22, 2025 – The Cla-Val Company, a leading manufacturer in the valve industry, today announced changes to its senior management team, effective January 1, 2026. John Link, a 35-year veteran of the company, will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer. Throughout his tenure, Link has been instrumental in driving both domestic and international growth, primarily overseeing sales and engineering-related activities and serving most recently as President. His...
BGE's "50 for 50" Community Service Initiative Delivers Lasting Impact During 50th Anniversary Year
HOUSTON (December 18, 2025) – As BGE, Inc. concludes its 50th anniversary year, the firm proudly announces the completion of its 50 for 50 Community Service Initiative, a year-long effort launched in 2025 to honor five decades of engineering excellence through meaningful community service. The 50 for 50 Initiative set out to complete 50 community service projects across the communities where BGE employees live and work. Driven by employee passion and local partnerships, the initiative quickly ex...
Trimble and Programa Collaborate to Simplify Interior Design Workflows with Federated Trimble ID Integration
A shared sign-on process gives users a more secure and seamless integration between some of the industry’s leading platforms Trimble and design project management startup, Programa, are bridging the gap between design and delivery. A new shared sign-on integration between Trimble and Programa is now available, which strengthens the path from 3D design to project management for the interior design industry. Designers can now use their Trimble ID credentials to log in to Programa, simplifying thei...
Vectorworks Highlights 2026 Industry Trends Shaping the Future of Design
Sustainability, Smart Tools, and Immersive Technology Gain Momentum as Defining Themes. Columbia, MD (December 18, 2025)—Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., reveals its 2026 industry trend insights, outlining the key forces set to define the architecture, interior architecture, landscape architecture and design, and live events industries. The trends reflect input from global practice, industry commitments on climate and biodiversity, and Vectorworks’ own research into how...