Federal Highway Administration Announces Kristin White as Deputy Administrator
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced Kristin White as FHWA Deputy Administrator. Ms. White has served as FHWA Chief Counsel since July 2023, playing a pivotal role in advising FHWA senior leadership and staff in advancing key FHWA programs and initiatives as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “Throughout her career, Kristin’s passion for serving the American people and her commitment to building a better and brighter future has bee...
Commerce Department Announces New Industry Voluntary Pledge to Bring More Women into Construction Industry
Construction companies including Suffolk, Baker Construction, Gilbane Building Company, McKissack & McKissack, Mortenson, Power Design, and Shawmut Design and Construction sign on to Million Women in Construction Community Pledge Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the Million Women in Construction Community Pledge to bring more women into the construction workforce. Several leading construction companies have signed on to the Pledge, including Suffolk, Baker Construction, Gilban...
ACI Foundation Funds Eight New Research Projects
The ACI Foundation’s Concrete Research Council (CRC) selected eight research projects to receive grants this year. The CRC seeks concrete research projects that further the knowledge and sustainability of concrete materials, construction, and structures in coordination with ACI Technical Committees. The following research projects will receive funding from the ACI Foundation and were awarded based on relevancy and potential impact of the research, supplemental support for the project such as...
Nearmap Appoints Ray Savona as Chief Revenue Officer
SALT LAKE CITY, May 21, 2024 -- Nearmap, a leading location intelligence and aerial imagery provider, is announcing the appointment of Ray Savona as Chief Revenue Officer. Effective May 28, 2024, Savona will play a pivotal role on the company's executive leadership team, leading the development of the company's revenue strategy and overseeing Nearmap global marketing and sales, including sales engineering and enablement. Reporting to Andy Watt, CEO, Savona joins Nearmap with over 28 years of...
Jannet Walker-Ford Honored with WTS International’s Inaugural ‘Jannet Walker-Ford Breaking Barriers Award’
Three local WTS chapters also name WSP Employer of the Year; firm recognized with additional honors underscoring continued commitment to advancing women within transportation industry. NEW YORK — WTS International celebrated the barrier-breaking contributions of Jannet Walker-Ford, WSP national transit and rail market leader, by surprising her as the first recipient of a new award named in her honor at its annual meeting in New Orleans May 9. The annual Jannet Walker-Ford Break...
Krishna Sandepudi Joins WSP as U.S. Bridges and Structures Director
WSP has hired Krishna Sandepudi as senior vice president, national bridges and structures practice director to lead firm’s national team of technical experts. TAMPA, FLORIDA — WSP has hired Krishna Sandepudi, PhD, PE, SE, as senior vice president, national bridges and structures practice director. Sandepudi directs a national team of seasoned technical experts, fostering strong client and stakeholder relationships with a focus on leveraging WSP’s 130-plus y...
Celebrating 10 years of Investing in the Water Workforce
AWWA’s Water Equation is celebrating 10 years of providing scholarships and leadership funding to water professionals, as well as providing funding to Community Engineering Corps for projects in the USA. In 2014 the AWWA Board of Directors recognized the need for a philanthropy that would support the water sector in recruiting and retaining the best and brightest employees for utilities, manufacturers, and service providers. They approved the creation of AWWA Water Equation to provide the...
HDR’s Erin Slayton Elected to Leadership Role at WTS International
Vice Chair Role Will be Followed by Two Years as Chair of Organization to Promote Women in Transportation Erin Slayton, P.E., has been elected to the executive committee of WTS International, continuing a tradition of notable HDR participation in WTS. Her initial two-year term as vice chair will be followed by two years as chair and then two years serving as past chair of the 9,000-member organization committed to furthering women in transportation. Slayton serves as HDR’s transportation p...
NELSON Worldwide Welcomes New Team Members Across Practices
This strategic growth is set to further the firm’s reach in key markets MINNEAPOLIS — NELSON Worldwide, an award-winning architecture, design, and strategy firm, is excited to announce the addition of five new team members: Daniel Robinson, Studio Leader, Mixed-Use; Victoria Dimou, Vice President, Brand Identity & Communications; Elvir Gazic, Director and Account Leader, Healthcare; Adam Bortz, Director and Account Leader, Industrial; and Brian Hine, Senior Vice President, General Couns...
DFI Announces 2024-2025 Traveling Lecturer Matthew E. Meyer, P.E., BC.GE
Hawthorne, N.J. (May 6, 2024): Matthew E. Meyer, P.E., BC.GE, principal at Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, has been selected as the 2024-2025 Traveling Lecturer. A well-known geotechnical expert with more than 29 years of experience, Meyer will travel and present a series of lectures to university students, professional groups and industry associations. He is available, on request of DFI, to present lectures September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025. The Traveling Lecture program pro...
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