John Orrison, Transit and Freight Rail Operations Expert, Leading HNTB’s Rail Operations and Modeling Group in Massachusetts
BOSTON – John Orrison joined HNTB Corporation as a senior technical advisor in the railway engineering practice, leading rail operations planning and modeling in Massachusetts. Based in the firm’s Boston office, Orrison conducts rail operations and simulation modeling for HNTB’s transit clients and advises private industry and transportation agencies on freight and intermodal operations. “John is a nationally recognized expert in railway operations for transit and freight rail systems,”...
Michael Baker International Strengthens Southeast Construction Services Practice with Addition of Teresa Irby-Butler
Orlando, Fla. – Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced that Teresa Irby-Butler, P.E., CCM, PMP, has joined the firm as Water/Wastewater Regional Construction Services Practice Lead, serving Michael Baker’s Southeast Region. Michael Baker’s Southeast Region includes Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Based in the firm’s Orlando, Fla., office, Ms. Irby-Butler is responsible for assisting the Nation...
Principle Logistics Group Names William Mays as Chairman
FORT WORTH, Texas - Principle Logistics Group (PLG) has named William Mays as company chairman and partner. This move was made in conjunction with the company’s continued growth as an innovative leader in the transportation logistics space. “William is not only an exceptional strategic thinker with the ability to see gaps above and below the line; he brings intelligence and outside solutions to fill those gaps,” said Sheila Jackson, PLG’s founder and CEO. “As a partner, he provides practical,...
Stantec Hires Chinmayee Patil as Sustainable Building Analyst
Seattle, WA,NYSE, TSX:STN: Stantec hires Chinmayee Patil as a sustainable building analyst in its Seattle, WA, buildings performance group. She brings five years of project experience in energy conservation analysis, modeling, research, and documentation for buildings in a variety of markets. “We are thrilled to have Chinmayee joining Stantec’s Seattle office adding depth to the already broad group of Stantec’s specialist analysts team in Puget Sound region,” says Sergio Sádaba, principal. “U...
Duncan Griffin Promoted to Managing Principal of HDR’s Seattle Studio
Duncan Griffin, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, has been promoted to managing principal of HDR’s Seattle architecture studio. With HDR since May 2016, he was previously a sustainability principal. Griffin’s responsibilities include growing the Seattle architecture practice, with an emphasis on areas such as Triple Net Zero (energy, water, waste) and even Net Positive environments, where buildings create more energy than they consume, for HDR’s complex civic, healthcare and science/education buildings...
State DOT Executives Join Board of ITS America
The Intelligent Transportation Society of America said its board elected new members, including some current and former heads of state departments of transportation . The group that is starting new three-year terms includes California DOT Director Laurie Berman, Delaware DOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan, Washington State DOT Secretary Roger Millar and Malcolm Dougherty, a senior vice president at Michael Baker International who was the former Caltrans director. Welcoming those a...
Microdesk Appoints Nicholas Wolf as Director of Virtual Design and Construction Services
New York, April 10, 2018 – Microdesk, an AECO technical consultancy, announced the appointment of Nicholas Wolf as Director of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Services. Previously AECO Project Manager, Wolf will now oversee all construction and VDC projects across Microdesk, and directly manage specific ongoing construction projects with government agencies and Fortune 500 companies. Wolf joined Microdesk in 2016 as a Construction Solutions Specialist with a background in BIM managemen...
HNTB Corporation Welcomes John Barton as Leader of National DOT Market Sector and Senior Vice President
ANSAS CITY, Mo. – John Barton, PE, has joined HNTB Corporation, assuming a national role as DOT market sector leader and senior vice president. Barton, working in collaboration with regional/division presidents and office leaders, develops and directs strategies that enhance HNTB’s service to state departments of transportation across the country. He is based in the firm’s Plano, Texas, office. “John is a critical addition to HNTB’s leadership team,” said Doug Mann, FASLA, HNTB corporate dev...
The UP Companies Hires Four New Employees
(St. Louis, MO) The UP Companies (UPCO) recently added four new employees to its staff: Jim Knaust of Wentzville, MO as Senior Drywall Estimator. Knaust has 40 years of industry experience, having previously owned and operated a commercial drywall company for the majority of his professional career. Jeff Tubb of Desoto, MO as General Drywall Superintendent. Tubb has 13 years of industry experience, having previously worked as a Project Superintendent for a commercial construction comp...
Stantec Expands Leadership of Urban Planning and Design Group
Washington, D.C. TSX, NYSE:STN: Global design firm Stantec announced that Jess Alexander has moved from the firm’s Abu Dhabi office to help lead the expansion of Urban Places, Stantec’s multidisciplinary team of urban planning, design, mobility and resilience experts, across the U.S. East Coast. As a principal based in the firm’s Arlington, Va. office, Alexander will focus on planning, public realm design and urban design, as well as building an awareness of Urban Places in the Washington, D.C....
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