PCI Adds Precast Concrete Veteran to Technical Team
CHICAGO, June 3, 2026 – The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) has hired Cheryl Rishcoff as PCI’s new senior engineer, technical activities. In this role, Rishcoff will provide technical leadership and project management for PCI technical initiatives that develop, maintain, and disseminate the PCI Body of Knowledge, including support for publications, technical sessions, and research programs. Rishcoff most recently worked at TRC Worldwide Engineering Inc. in Allentown, Pa., where she...
Former USGS Leader Kevin Gallagher Joins Woolpert as Senior Geospatial Advisor
Gallagher will advise on federal strategy and help expand Woolpert’s geospatial growth in the U.S. and globally. DAYTON, Ohio (June 2, 2026) — Kevin Gallagher has joined Woolpert as a senior geospatial advisor. A former U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) associate director for Core Science Systems, Gallagher brings nearly 40 years of federal service and executive leadership experience spanning geospatial strategy, science informatics, technology modernization, and national mapping efforts. As senior...
DFI Announces Robert B. Gilbert as DFI Osterberg Memorial Lecturer Presentation at SuperPile ‘26
Hawthorne, N.J. (May 27, 2026): Robert B. Gilbert, P.E., Ph.D., BC.GE, NAE, The University of Texas at Austin, has been invited to present the Osterberg Memorial Lecture at SuperPile ’26. The premier piling design and construction conference, hosted by DFI in partnership with ADSC-IAFD, is taking place June 24–26 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The lecture, “Large-Scale Hurricane Load Testing on Pile Systems,” highlights lessons learned from hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico and the large scale load...
Missouri S&T professor elected to American Concrete Institute board
ROLLA, Mo. — Dr. John J. Myers, a professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been elected to a three-year term as a director on the American Concrete Institute’s (ACI) Board of Direction. “I’ve been proud to serve ACI throughout my professional and academic career and now to have the opportunity to contribute to the organization’s leadership in advancing concrete research, engineering and construction practices is deeply...
S&T researcher awarded $2 million to develop AI for concrete supply chain security
ROLLA, Mo. — A Missouri University of Science and Technology researcher has been awarded $2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation to develop artificial intelligence tools aimed at strengthening the nation’s construction materials supply chains by expanding the use of alternative materials in concrete production. The project, led by Dr. Hongyan Ma, a Kummer Impact Professor of civil, architectural and environmental engineering and Benavi...
SGH Expands Building Enclosure Consulting Presence in Atlanta
National firm deepens southeast presence, welcoming architect and building expert Edward Bernard alongside SGH veteran Scott Tomlinson ATLANTA, GA, 27 May 2026 – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is pleased to announce the strategic expansion of the firm’s building enclosure consulting services in Atlanta, GA, and the Southeastern United States. Edward Bernard joins SGH as a Principal, bringing more than three decades of experience in the area as an architect, forensic building consultant, and orga...
Carollo Engineers appoints Farhan Shaikh as vice president, retains Alan Roberson as water policy consultant
Leadership additions strengthen Carollo’s digital water capabilities and federal regulatory expertise WALNUT CREEK, Calif., May 26, 2026 – As water utilities navigate increasing pressure to modernize infrastructure and comply with evolving federal regulations, Carollo Engineers is strengthening its capabilities in both areas with two strategic appointments. The firm announced today that Farhan Shaikh has joined as vice president and senior strategic advisor for digital transformation and solutio...
Urban Engineers Welcomes Gerald Arters, Vice President, Northeast Director of Construction
Mount Laurel, NJ (May 19, 2026) – Urban Engineers, Inc. (Urban) is pleased to announce that Gerald (Gerry) Arters has joined the firm as Vice President, Northeast Director of Construction. Arters has more than 36 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry, with extensive expertise in bridge, highway, and toll plaza infrastructure. His experience includes construction management, on-site supervision, contractor coordination, claims resolution, CPM scheduling, and inspection...
BGE, Inc. Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of New Chief Corporate Officer and Chief Operating Officer
From left to right: Rodney Heisch, Chief Corporate Officer; Randy Randermann, President and CEO; and Mike Garrison, Chief Operating Officer at BGE’s Houston Headquarters. BGE, Inc., a leading multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm, today announced the appointment of Rodney R. Heisch, PE, as Chief Corporate Officer (CCO) and Michael H. Garrison, PE, as Chief Operating Officer (COO). These appointments, effective June 1, 2026, reflect a deliberate evolution in BGE's leadership structure...
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...
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