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Simpson Strong-Tie Scholarship Applications Now Open

January 13, 2021 - in News, People

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced the opening of the application window for its Student Scholarship Program. The online scholarship application for the 2021–2022 academic…

Steve G. Bradbury Becomes Acting Secretary of Transportation

January 13, 2021 - in News, People

Steven G.  Bradbury became the Acting Secretary of Transportation on January 12, 2021.  As Acting Secretary, he oversees the Department’s…

DFI Announces Board of Trustees Election Results New President, Officers and Trustees

January 13, 2021 - in News, People

Hawthorne, N.J. :  The DFI Board of Trustees has selected a new roster of officers including a new president, and DFI’s membership elected four…

Forney LP Names Peter Jones as Platform Sales Manager for ForneyVault®

January 13, 2021 - in News, People

Pittsburgh, PA: Forney LP recently named Peter Jones as Platform Sales Manager. The new position supports the company’s focus on the sales growth of ForneyVault®, its automated, integrated construction materials testing (CMT) platform.  …

USDOT Sec. Elaine Chao Resigns Over Capitol Hill Riot

January 11, 2021 - in News, People

Elaine Chao (above) stepped down as U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary on January 7, with her resignation to take effect January 11, due to the Capitol Hill riot that occurred on January 6. “Our country experienced a traumatic and entirely avoidable…

John O’Neill Brings His Leadership Experience to Gannett Fleming

January 8, 2021 - in News, People

I am pleased to announce that John O’Neill, PMP, has joined Gannett Fleming as a senior tolling and mobility advisor. John has extensive leadership experience in the transportation industry, including 15 years serving the Maryland Transportation Authority…

Kay Maschek Rejoins Clayco as Director of Design Strategy

January 8, 2021 - in News, People

Co-leading the Consolidated Distribution Unit, Maschek will assist in advancing Clayco’s strategic approach to design and procurement, particularly with multifamily and other residential construction.  CHICAGO—National commercial real estate, design…

Pizzimenti joins WSP USA to Lead Southeast Region Alternative Delivery

January 8, 2021 - in News, People

Brings 20 years of international construction experience with large-scale infrastructure projects to his new role as a vice president with the firm.   MIAMI  — WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, continues its…

Green Building Initiative Announces Election of Dr. Charles Kibert as Chair of the Board of Directors

January 7, 2021 - in News, People

Portland, Ore.- The Green Building Initiative (GBI) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Charles Kibert, Professor and Director of the Powell Center for Construction and Environment at the University of Florida, as Chair of its Board of Directors. GBI’s…

Simpson Strong-Tie Announces Mike Olosky Has Joined the Company’s Executive Leadership Team as Chief Operating Officer

January 7, 2021 - in News, People

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, recently announced the appointment of Mike Olosky to Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.’s executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer…