NACWA Honors Hall of Fame Inductees, Peak Performance and Excellence in Management Award Winners at 2023 Utility Leadership Conference
Statement from NACWA CEO Applauds Utility Leaders for Continued Excellence (Louisville, Kentucky) – Last evening, NACWA’s Hall of Fame inductees and the winners of the 2023 NACWA Peak Performance Awards and the NACWA Excellence in Management Awards were honored at a special ceremony as part of NACWA’s 2023 Utility Leadership Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Established in 2010, the NACWA Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who, through their actions and commitment to the organiza...
JCJ Architecture Acquires Group One Partners
The combined presence of two industry-leading firms brings a diverse skill set, portfolio, and depth of experience to the New England and national markets. BOSTON, Mass.—JCJ Architecture (JCJ), a nationally ranked architecture, planning, and interior design firm, and Group One Partners (G1), an award winning architecture and interior design firm located in Boston, together announce JCJ’s acquisition of G1. This move represents an exciting new chapter for these well-established and like-...
WSP and Transurban Executives, Two Washington, D.C. Area Projects Receive National Public-Private Partnership Awards
WASHINGTON - WSP USA Senior Vice President Sallye Perrin, Transurban Project Delivery Director Victoria Jones, Northern Virginia’s “Transform 66 Outside the Beltway,” and Washington, D.C.’s “Smart Street Lighting” modernization have been recognized as models of excellence in transportation leadership, finance and innovation, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) announced July 12. The awards were presented at ARTBA’s 35th Annual Public Private Partnerships (P3s) in...
Joseph A. Pobiner Joins NELSON Worldwide as Regional Practice Leader, Mixed-Use
Pobiner will work closely with national leadership to expand the firm’s Mixed-Use practice DALLAS — July 12, 2023 – NELSON Worldwide, an award-winning architecture, design, and strategy firm, is pleased to welcome Joseph (Joe) A. Pobiner, FAICP, CNU-A, as Regional Practice Leader, Mixed-Use. In his new role, Joe will work closely with national leadership to expand the firm’s Mixed-Use practice with a focus on the Texas and Southwest markets. Additionally, Joe will serve as a firmwide pla...
Simpson Strong-Tie Introduces New AT-3G Hybrid Acrylic Anchoring Adhesive Designed for Faster Curing Times in Extreme Environments
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has introduced AT-3G, a new, all-weather hybrid-acrylic anchoring adhesive engineered to deliver a faster-curing, high-strength bond for cracked and uncracked concrete and post-installed rebar connections. Designed for high performance in extreme environments, AT-3G adhesive dispenses easily, cures quickly, and can be specified for both dry and damp conditions when in-service temper...
Court Pauses Cybersecurity Rule for AWWA, NRWA Water Utility Members Following Legal Challenge
Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit granted a request from the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) to stop the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Cybersecurity Rule from going into effect until the current case challenging the rule has been decided. The Court’s decision applies to all AWWA and NRWA members nationwide. AWWA and NRWA requested that the court stay (pause) the rule during a legal challenge from three stat...
Donna Stoughton Leadership, Contributions and Dedication Recognized by Plastics Pipe Industry
List of Accomplishments Vast IRVING, TX - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has presented Donna Stoughton with its Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition for her many years and number of contributions to the industry. Stoughton, who recently retired from WL Plastics, was the first woman to chair the organization’s board of directors since it was founded in 1950. During her 20-year affiliation with PPI, Stoughton served and chaired numerous technical and other committees, and w...
International Code Council Earns Accreditation to Develop Canadian National Standards
Contributing to the development of Canadian standards underscores the International Code Council’s mission to advance global building safety Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council is the latest standards-developing organization (SDO) to receive accreditation from the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). As a global leader in providing building safety solutions, the International Code Council joins a select group of organizations that contribute to the development of the National Stand...
Woolpert Hires Florida Aviation Leader Aaron Smith to Direct General Aviation, Commercial Airport Projects
Smith comes to the firm from the Florida Department of Transportation, where he led the state’s $250M annual aviation infrastructure program. PETERSBURG, Fla. (July 12, 2023) — Aaron Smith, a longtime Florida Department of Transportation aviation manager, has joined Woolpert as a program director. With over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry, Smith’s expertise in aviation system planning, airport development, program funding policy and allocation, and safety regulations specific...
Premier Welcomes New Senior Vice President of Procurement
Richard Oakes Brings His Vast Hospitality Experience to Lead the Firm’s Procurement Team DALLAS – July 11, 2023 – Premier, an end-to-end architecture, design, procurement, and project management and development firm, is pleased to announce the hire of Richard Oakes as Senior Vice President of Procurement. Having previously held roles at well-known hotel brands, Oakes brings 35 years of experience working across multiple disciplines including operations, procurement, sales and marketing,...
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