DFI Educational Trust Awards 11 Scholarships to Students Pursuing Careers in Civil and Geotechnical Engineering
Hawthorne, N.J. (March 11, 2024): The DFI Educational Trust recently awarded 11 scholarships totaling $38,750 to students pursuing careers in civil and geotechnical engineering. The scholarships went to the following recipients. LANGAN Engineering & Environmental Services Legacy Scholarship Fund ($6,250 each) Yaser Zafari, graduate student, is the recipient of the Bernard F. Langan Scholarship at Purdue University. Kim Hertz, graduate student, received the Donald J. Murphy Memoria...
Lexicon’s Magen Schlesier Named NAWIC Woman of the Year
(Photo, from left): Megan Williams, Vice President of Chapter Development for Associated Builders and Contractors of Arkansas, Magen Schlesier, Lexicon, Inc. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Lexicon, Inc. project administrator Magen Schlesier has been named Woman of the Year for the Greater Little Rock chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). The chapter recognized Schlesier at its monthly meeting during Women in Construction week (March 3-9). As project administrator at L...
DIGroup Architecture Names Two New Associates to Leadership Team
Kate Haas and Debbie Koehler promotions reflect commitment to promote from within New Brunswick, NJ / Philadelphia, PA., March 7, 2024 – DIGroup Architecture has announced the appointment of Kate Haas and Debbie Koehler to the role of associate in a move that deepens the firm’s leadership team and reflects its continued growth and empowerment of women. The appointment of Haas and Koehler also marks the firm’s newest class of associates and the first non-architects to achieve this d...
DFI Announces New Student Engagement Committee
Chris Woods Named Chair Hawthorne, N.J. (March 5, 2024): DFI announces the formation of a Student Engagement Committee. The committee, with support from DFI Educational Trust, will develop consistent student opportunities and experiences that raise awareness of career opportunities in our industry, grow interest in DFI and provide members the opportunity to interact with prospective employees at school and DFI events. “DFI recognizes that the future of our industry depends upon our ab...
DFI Announces Formation of New Foundation Reuse Committee
Andrew Boeckmann Named Chair Hawthorne, N.J. (March 5, 2024): DFI announces the formation of the Foundation Reuse Committee, which had been a task force under the DFI Subsurface Characterization for Deep Foundations Committee. The mission of the new committee is to reduce impediments to foundation reuse through outreach, promotion of technical advancements, and development of guidance documents and specifications. The committee chair is Andrew Boeckmann, Ph.D., P.E., senior engine...
Superior Construction Appoints New Mid-South Division Manager
Senior Project Manager Tim Koster promoted to new leadership role INDIANAPOLIS (MARCH 4, 2024) — Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, has promoted Senior Project Manager Tim Koster to Mid-South Division Manager based in Indianapolis. With an extensive and unique background in business, residential and heavy civil construction, Tim brings substantial expertise to his new role. “I’m excited to move into this well-established division and continue de...
Esri UK launches new geospatial student scholarships to help diversify the industry
Micro-scholarships aim to help larger number of Black and mixed Black heritage students Esri UK today announced it has partnered with Akama Fund, a charity dedicated to supporting students and facilitating accessible scholarships, to create a new scholarship programme for Black and mixed Black heritage students. Designed to support 60 higher education students, in disciplines related to the geospatial industry, the Geospatial Student Accelerator scheme will make awards totaling £30,000 i...
Hy-Brid Lifts Welcomes Eric Liner as New President and CEO
RICHFIELD, Wis. – Hy-Brid Lifts by Custom Equipment, LLC appoints Eric Liner as its new President and CEO, effective February 5, 2024. He succeeds Jay Sugar, who successfully led the company for the past three years and is retiring March 1, 2024. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Eric Liner as our new President and CEO,” said Steve Ellis, Custom Equipment, LLC Operating Manager of the Board. “Eric’s extensive background in both the access and material handling industry is a perfect fit for...
Sean Mahoney Appointed to KMI International Board
KMI International is pleased to announce that finance industry veteran, Sean Mahoney, has been appointed to KMI International’s Board of Directors. Mr. Mahoney, who currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for RLJ Lodging Trust, joins fellow board members Debra Lupton, FAIA, former Chairman & Chief Executive at TLC Engineering Solutions; Christie Alexander, CDI.D, Commercial Real Estate Executive; Michael E. Kraus, KMI Co-Founder; and John Manning, CEO and Chairma...
Ten Outstanding Designers, Industry Professionals, and Educators You Should Know
CHICAGO - Innovation abounds in the structural steel industry, and the American Institute of Steel Construction is honoring 10 leaders in the design, construction industry, and education fields at this year’s NASCC: The Steel Conference. “It’s getting crowded on the cutting edge,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. “These 10 people have made extraordinary contributions to the present--and future--of America’s built environment.” The presentations will take place at 8:00 a....
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