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...
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...
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June Issue 2026
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