Top Commercial Litigator Christopher Thatch Joins McGuireWoods in Washington
Christopher Thatch, who earned national acclaim for representing global companies in complex construction litigation matters, has joined McGuireWoods as a partner in Washington, D.C. — the eighth partner to join the office since July 2024. Thatch represents global companies in claims stemming from high-value construction projects and provides risk mitigation advice to clients involved in building or investing in such projects. He handles major public and commercial projects, including...
Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham Jr. assumed the role of 56th Chief of Engineers and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Commanding General Sept. 13, 2024.
USACE PHOTO In his capacity as the Chief of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Graham oversees the Army’s Engineer Regiment, which comprises more than 84,000 Soldiers assigned to engineer units across the Army’s Active, National Guard and Reserve components. He also serves as senior Engineer adviser to Army senior officials on matters related to general, combat, and geospatial engineering. As USACE Commanding General, he manages more than 40,000 civilian and military personnel who execute a massive...
Cameron Schaefer Named HDR Transportation Technology Director
HDR has named Cameron Schaefer, P.E., its transportation technology director, emphasizing its commitment to advancing the use of technology to drive efficiency, innovation and quality in the development and delivery of transportation infrastructure. During his 15 years at HDR, Schaefer has been a leader and strong advocate for technology integration and digital transformation to improve project delivery and outcomes. He has been a pivotal leader in bridging the gap between digital focused te...
DIGroup Architecture’s Vince Myers Named a 2025 Diversity in Business Honoree by The Philadelphia Business Journal
New Brunswick, N.J.— Vince Myers, president and co-founding principal of DIGroup Architecture (DIG), has been named a 2025 Diversity in Business honoree by The Philadelphia Business Journal. This notable recognition acknowledges Myers’ significant contributions to the architecture industry and his unwavering commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the broader business community. “I am deeply honored to be included among this year’s standouts and celebrate a family tradition of...
JCJ Architecture Welcomes Stephen Dinnen as Senior Project Designer
The Seasoned Architect Brings Over 16 Years of Expertise to the Firm’s Tulsa Office TULSA, Okla. — JCJ Architecture (JCJ), a forward-thinking and nationally ranked planning, architecture, and interior design firm, is pleased to announce that Stephen Dinnen has joined as Senior Project Designer at the firm’s Tulsa office. In this role, Stephen will be at the forefront of concept development and building design, leading teams throughout the course of a project. “I’m thrilled to join J...
Allen3D Announces the Addition of Reality Capture Leaders Ryan Thomas, Walter Lappert, and James Palavros Amid Ongoing Growth
Winter Garden, FL, DECEMBER 2024 – Allen3D, a recently launched company specializing in digital twin, gaming, simulation, reality capture, scan, and LiDAR technology, is pleased to announce the addition of Ryan Thomas, Walter Lappert, and James Palavros to its growing team. Allen3D works in partnership with Allen and Company, a premier surveying, mapping, and geospatial services company located in Florida. Lappert, Director of Reality Capture, and Palavros, Director of Digital Delivery, bri...
INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Invests $4.2 Million in Education and Job Training Programs to Support the Transportation Workforce
Grants for 16 programs address labor shortage in highway construction industry and create high-quality, in-demand jobs. WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced $4.2 million in grants under the Highway Construction Training Program for 16 programs to recruit, train, and place highway construction jobs. Funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Highway Construction Training Program fills critical shortages in...
SOM-Led Team to Write Forthcoming AISC Sustainability Design Guide
CHICAGO - Designers looking for a one-stop shop for sustainable design will soon have a fantastic resource--written by true experts. The American Institute of Steel Construction has selected a team led by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to draft its newest design guide. Experts from Skanska USA Buildings, Inc. and Nucor Steel Corporation as well as Northeastern University’s Jerome F. Hajjar, PE, PhD, round out the list of authors. “This is a fantastic team,” said AISC Vice President of Sustaina...
DFI Announces Board of Trustees Election Results New Officers for 2025
The DFI Board of Trustees has elected a new executive committee starting in 2025. Incoming DFI President James Johnson, who served as DFI vice president from 2023-2024, is president of Condon-Johnson & Associates. He attended University of California, Davis, as a student athlete playing on the offensive line for the UC Davis Aggies football team. Johnson graduated in 1979 with a bachelor’s in civil engineering. He joined Kiewit, based out of northern California and at the time led by Byrl Wil...
Arkansas Tech Graduate Joins Engineered Rigging
VALPARAISO, IND. — Engineered Rigging, a leader in heavy lifting, has expanded its engineering team to include Dalton Robinson. Robinson recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering. In his role as project engineer, Robinson’s responsibilities include the designing and drafting of structural and mechanical systems; generating engineering reports, calculations and evaluations; and asset management. Robinson will work from Engineered Riggi...
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