Sergio Saenz named Global Sector Director at HKS
Miami-based partner will help drive growth, innovation and cross-practice collaboration across the global Place sector Global design firm HKS has named Sergio Saenz as global sector director of its Place sector, reinforcing the firm’s integrated leadership approach and continued focus on growth, innovation and client value. Based in HKS’ Miami office, Saenz will lead the Place sector, which includes the firm’s Hospitality, Mixed-Use, Mission Critical, Multifamily Residential and Senior Living pr...
Siemens’ Gridscale X redefines system operations and agentic transmission planning
Siemens’ Gridscale X redefines system operations and agentic transmission planning • Latest evolution of Gridscale X provides a unified platform and shared digital foundation, enabling utilities to run their grid closer to technical limits • Utilities can integrate, run, and build their own applications directly on Gridscale X, alongside Siemens’ and third-party applications • Successfully deployed at Dutch network operator Alliander, the first utility to integrate self-developed applications...
Kansas City Celebrates Grand Opening of HDR-Designed KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension
Newest KC Streetcar Extension Expands Access to Growing Riverfront On May 18, 2026, Kansas City celebrated the grand opening of the $62 million KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension. The project adds 0.7 miles of track to the existing KC Streetcar line, connecting north from the River Market to Berkley Riverfront Park. The Riverfront Extension is the second of the streetcar line in Kansas City to open in the past seven months. The newest extension will serve CPKC Stadium, home of the KC Current of t...
National Precast Concrete Association Names Jennifer Harrell, P.E., Director of Technical Specifications
The National Precast Concrete Association has created a new Director of Technical Specifications position and named Jennifer Harrell, P.E., to the role, strengthening NPCA’s efforts to ensure precast concrete remains fairly represented in state and local infrastructure specifications. Harrell will monitor, evaluate and help shape specifications nationwide, working with agencies, engineers, industry partners and NPCA members to support fair consideration of precast concrete in infrastructure proj...
Training Tomorrow’s Transportation Champions
ARTBA Graduates 2026 Industry Leadership Class (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Twenty-seven emerging leaders in the transportation construction industry completed a three-day, deep-dive into federal issues and policymaking during the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation’s Industry Leader Development Program (ILDP) May 11-13. Participants leave with a solid understanding of industry economics, how transportation work is funded and financed, how actions by the federal govern...
Joe Lehmkuhl Named Vice President of Sub-Fabrication at Lexicon, Inc.
Industry veteran takes on leadership role in company’s Fabrication Group LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (May 19, 2026) – Lexicon, Inc. has hired Joe Lehmkuhl as vice president of sub-fabrication. In this role, he will lead strategic planning, process optimization and client relationship management for Lexicon’s Fabrication Group as the company continues its growth as a leading steel fabricator. Lehmkuhl previously worked at Lexicon from 2004 to 2007 as a sub-fabrication manager for Prospect Steel. “We are...
HERE Technologies unveils Location Reasoning, redefining geospatial grounding for real-world AI decisions
Solution will improve speed, accuracy and cost efficiency for AI models and agentic systems operating in dynamic, real-world environments Combines HERE’s enterprise-grade map data, live traffic and road intelligence to deliver reliable outcomes at scale #1 ranked location platform powering leading automotive, enterprise and logistics companies, with more than 238 million vehicles using HERE services HERE Technologies, the world’s leading mapping and location technology company, today announced H...
Western Cape Department of Infrastructure Partners with Bentley Systems to Modernize Roadway Safety in South Africa
The Western Cape Government, Department of Infrastructure implemented Bentley Systems’ AI-powered Blyncsy technology to monitor approximately 5,000 kilometers of roadway to detect critical infrastructure issues. Image courtesy of Bentley Systems. Blyncsy to monitor approximately 5,000 kilometers of strategic roads, leveraging AI to combat maintenance backlogs and enhance climate resilience CAPE TOWN, South Africa — May 19, 2026 — Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure en...
ACA Names Diane Tomb Its Next President and CEO
Veteran Trade Association Leader to Champion the Industry That Builds America’s Future WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 19, 2026) — The American Cement Association’s (ACA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Diane Tomb will assume the role of ACA’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026. The Board’s decision follows a thoughtful and thorough search process conducted by its Search Task Group. A seasoned executive with more than 25 years of experience shaping policy, Tomb br...
Bluebeam Max Launches Globally, Bringing AI-Powered Productivity to AEC Teams Everywhere
New premium Bluebeam subscription delivers advanced automation, intelligent markups, and AI-powered reviews to help teams build faster, work smarter and reduce risk. Pasadena, Calif. – May 19, 2026 — Bluebeam, a leading developer of solutions and services for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals worldwide and part of the Nemetschek Group, today announced that Bluebeam Max is now available to all customers globally, giving AEC teams the option to upgrade to a premium su...
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Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
June Issue 2026
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