PPI Announces Building & Construction Division Management Committee Changes
IRVING, Texas - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) announced today that its Building & Construction Division (BCD) has elected Bill Melvin of Legend Valve (Auburn Hills, MI) as Division Chair and Jim Paschal of Aquatherm (Lindon, UT) as Vice Chair. Melvin, who will also represent the division on the PPI Board of Directors for the next two years, takes over from Joseph Poniatowski of Asahi/America. The changes took effect June 1, 2024. PPI’s BCD focuses on pressure piping materials for pl...
Verus® Research Announces Hiring of Victor A. Gallardo as Director of Space and Autonomy
Albuquerque, N.M. – Verus® Research, a New Mexico-based team of scientists and engineers specializing in advanced research and technology development, announces the appointment of Victor A. Gallardo as Director of Space and Autonomy. In his new role, Gallardo brings more than 15 years of experience working with the United States Department of Defense in logistics, contracting and space vehicles. “We are thrilled to welcome Victor to our award-winning team of scientists and engineers. He has ext...
DIGroup Architecture’s LoriAnne Jones Named 2024 ACE Outstanding Mentor
Project Manager Recognized for Championing Students at High School Level Photo (Left to right): Diana Eidenshink, president of ACE Mentor Program of America; honoree LoriAnne Jones, DIG senior project manager; and Scott Seltz of BNP Media, the program’s leading supporter. New Brunswick, NJ / Philadelphia, Pa., June 3, 2024 – For DIGroup Architecture (DIG) Senior Project Manager LoriAnne Jones, AIA, NOMA, representing the architectural profession to high school-aged students is a...
Schuler rejoins Carollo Engineers in senior advisor role
Seasoned executive Paul Schuler brings over 30 years of water industry expertise WALNUT CREEK, CA – Carollo Engineers, North America’s premier water engineering and consulting firm, is pleased to announce that esteemed industry leader Paul Schuler has rejoined the company as senior vice president and strategic advisor. Having started his career at Carollo as a project engineer, Schuler returns with over three decades of leadership experience in the water industry. His extensive background...
The Water Council Adds Engineering, Corporate Leaders to Board
Milwaukee, WI, May 30, 2024 – The Water Council has added representatives of global engineering firms Ramboll and Arcadis and international beverage company Molson Coors to its Board of Directors, further rounding out its leadership expertise. Karen Dettmer is acting director of water resources at Danish firm Ramboll, managing the water resources division in the Americas. She recently served as the managing director for infrastructure implementation at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
Dr. Kit Miyamoto Reappointed as California Seismic Commissioner
Dr. Kit Miyamoto, CEO of Miyamoto International and a renowned structural engineer, has been reappointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to the California Seismic Safety Commission. Appointed by two different governors since 2011, Kit now holds the distinction of being one of the longest-serving members of the commission. He will be crucial in advising legislation and the governor on California's Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, reviewing seismic risks, and advocating for California's earthquak...
American Concrete Institute Announces New Committee on Seawater Concrete
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich - The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the formation of a new committee whose mission is to develop and report information on concrete made with brackish, saline, and brine water and sea aggregates. ACI Committee 243, Seawater Concrete, will host its inaugural meeting on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the ACI Concrete Convention in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Under the leadership of chair Antonio Nanni, Professor and Chair at University of Miami, ACI Past President,...
Hord Coplan Macht Introduces Director of Practice
Matthew Porta, AIA, appointed to new leadership role in line with the firm’s strategic growth plans Baltimore, MD – (May 2024) — Hord Coplan Macht, an award-winning integrated architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, and planning firm, has announced that Principal Matthew Porta, AIA, has been elevated to Director of Practice. In this newly created position, Porta will focus on enhancing quality and consistency across the firm's portfolio. “The success of any project r...
David W. Wright Joins T&T Construction Management Group, Inc. As Safety Director Amid Company’s Ongoing Expansion
T&T Construction Management Group, Inc., a woman-owned premier concrete specialty contractor, is pleased to welcome David W. Wright as the company’s new Safety Director. Wright, who is both a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and a Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO), has implemented diverse safety and risk management programs across major companies nationwide, including in the construction industry. He will report to Clete Luartes, Executive Vice President of Operations at T&T Constru...
Sunrock Distributed Generation Appoints Alan Robertson as Head of Development
New York — Sunrock Distributed Generation, a commercial solar and clean energy development and management platform, today announces the appointment of Alan Robertson as Head of Development. Mr. Robertson brings with him more than a decade of experience in the distributed energy generation sector and has deployed hundreds of megawatts of solar assets during his career. He will leverage his extensive experience to help Sunrock grow its portfolio of assets, while also overseeing all aspects of t...
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