ACI Foundation Announces New Council Chairs
Farmington Hills, MI – April 9, 2025: New chairs have been announced for the ACI Foundation’s Concrete Innovation Council, Concrete Research Council, and Scholarship Council. Lesley S.C. Ko, chair of the Concrete Innovation Council. Ko serves as the Director for Cementitious and Sustainable Materials at Structural Technologies LLC, a part of Structural Group Inc. that is the largest concrete repair and maintenance provider in the US. Previously, she held a manager position for Product Develop...
Ion Exchange Resin for Green Hydrogen Production Wins Silver Edison Award
Water purification technology for cost-effective production of green hydrogen wins Edison Award in the Energy Storage and Management Category WILMINGTON, Del. – DuPont (NYSE:DD) today announced that the AmberLite™ P2X110 ion exchange resin, its first mixed bed resin dedicated to the production of green hydrogen, received a Silver Edison Award at the annual ceremony in Fort Myers, Florida on April 3. The AmberLite™ P2X110 ion exchange resin is specifically designed to enable longevity and effi...
Maria Juenger Elected President of American Concrete Institute
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.: The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces its 2025-2026 president, vice president, and four board members. Maria Juenger has been elected to serve as president of the Institute for 2025-2026, and Matthew R. Sherman has been elected ACI vice president for a two-year term. Additionally, four members have been elected to serve on the ACI Board of Direction, each for three-year terms: Michael Ahern, Mary Beth Deisz Hueste, Xiomara Sapón-Roldán, and Kimberly Waggle K...
Applications Being Accepted for DFI’s Women in Deep Foundations Professional Development Grants
Submission Deadline May 15 Hawthorne, N.J. (April 2, 2025): The DFI Educational Trust, through the DFI Women in Deep Foundations Committee, is awarding 11 Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) Professional Development Grants of $1,750 each to women involved in design or construction of deep foundations. Applications are being accepted online April 1– May 15. Click on the link for eligibility requirements, submission criteria and the application. Recipients are invited to attend DFI’s 50th...
DFI Educational Trust Accepting Scholarship Applications for Students Pursuing a Career in Deep Foundations
Submission Deadline May 15 Hawthorne, N.J. (April 2, 2025): The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) Educational Trust, the charitable arm of DFI, is accepting online applications April 1–May 15, for the Trust’s At-Large Scholarship program, Michael L. Condon Civil Engineering Scholarship Fund and Goble Rausche Likins Scholarship Fund. Click these links for eligibility and submission requirements and to apply. At-Large Scholarships Several At-Large Scholarships ranging from $1,000 –...
ACEC Promotes Nando Gomez to Senior Vice President, Energy and External Affairs
Promotion Underscores Council’s Commitment to Advocate for America’s Engineering Industry Washington, D.C. — The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Nando Gomez to Senior Vice President, Energy and External Affairs. Since joining ACEC in September 2022, Nando has played an essential role in advancing the Council’s energy policy initiatives. In his new role, Nando will continue to oversee energy policy, while also forging new relatio...
Nemetschek Group Appoints New Chief Division Officer for the Planning & Design Division and Digital Twin Business Unit
Munich, Germany, March 31, 2025 – The Nemetschek Group, a leading global provider of software solutions for the AEC/O (Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Operations) and media industries, today announced the appointment of Sunil Pandita as the new Chief Division Officer for the Planning & Design Division. He will also lead the Digital Twin Business Unit, a strategically important cross-functional function within the Nemetschek Group. Sunil Pandita is an experienced international leader...
Vince Myers of DIGroup Architecture Named ENR MidAtlantic 2025 Legacy Award Winner
Photo Caption: Photo Caption: Vince Myers (standing), co-founding principal and president of DIGroup Architecture, shares his insights during a portfolio review with students from Kean University regarding inclusive design and architectural excellence – values that have earned him the ENR MidAtlantic 2025 Legacy Award. New Brunswick, NJ / Philadelphia, PA – Vincent Myers, co-founding principal and president of DIGroup Architecture (DIG), has been announced as the Engineering News Record...
ACI Launches Mentorship Program for Young Members
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.: The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is proud to announce the launch of ACI Career Connections, a six-month mentorship program designed to support emerging professionals in the concrete and construction industry. This initiative will connect professionals aged 35 and under with experienced industry leaders to help them navigate ACI, build meaningful relationships, and develop their careers. ACI is currently seeking both mentors and mentees for the program, which offi...
Blaik Ritchie Joins KAI Design as Principal of Architecture
DALLAS (March 25, 2025) KAI is proud to announce the appointment of Blaik Ritchie as Principal of Architecture at its Dallas-Fort Worth, TX office. In his new role as Architectural Principal, Ritchie will be instrumental in shaping the future of KAI’s design practice, culture and business management. KAI’s Studio Leaders, Architectural CA/QA-QC and Senior Project Managers will report to Ritchie in this executive leadership role. “Blaik Ritchie joining our KAI Design business as P...