Brown and Caldwell partners with The Water Research Foundation and utilities to advance DE&I in the water sector
Study to identify and amplify methods to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion at water utilities WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is providing $125,000 in funding to Brown and Caldwell to develop scalable diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) best practices for water sector organizations. DE&I is a critical and growing need in the water sector as utilities measure the health and well-being of their organizations and workforce while rethinking how they engag...
Vectorworks, Inc. Unveils 2023 Design Scholarship Winners, Selects Brenda Vaca Michan as Richard Diehl Winner
Seventh Vectorworks Design Scholarship Honors 21 Talented Students with Awards. Columbia, MD (December 11, 2023)—Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has revealed the winners of this year’s Vectorworks Design Scholarship, naming Brenda Vaca Michan as the Richard Diehl Award winner. With over 1,000 submissions, scholarships were awarded to 21 students for 18 projects in the architecture, interior design, landscape and entertainment industries. The winning Richard D...
New Tech Committee Chair Announced for Plastics Pipe Institute
IRVING, Texas – Joshua Goldberg, business development manager of Asahi/America, Inc. (Lawrence, MA), has been appointed chair of the Technical Committee of the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI). The announcement was made today by the association’s board of directors. PPI is the major North American trade association representing the plastics pipe industry. Asahi/America is a member company of PPI. “We are very pleased that Josh has agreed to lead this important committee,” stated Gary Mo...
Arcadis Welcomes Six New Principals
ARCADIS STRENGTHENS FOOTHOLD IN ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN WORLD WITH SIX NEW PRINCIPALS Los Angeles – Arcadis, a leading global design, consultancy, and architecture organization for natural and built assets, proudly announced today the appointment of six new key principals to its architectural design team, signaling a new creative era for the company and the strengthening of its global council for design excellence. The appointments mark a significant milestone in Arcadis’ commitment to...
Suffolk Announces Launch of Sustainability Group, Positioning the Firm as a National Leader in Green Construction
Industry leaders join the newly established Suffolk Sustainability Group: Steven Burke (left) as Senior Director of Sustainability for Suffolk, and Michael Swenson (right) as Director of Sustainability for Suffolk Design. (Photo: Business Wire) Sustainability thought leaders Steven Burke and Michael Swenson join Suffolk to identify opportunities for smart growth, add value for clients, and develop green partnerships to help redefine the built world...
Matern Professional Engineering Relocates Fort Myers Office and Grows its Team
Matern Professional Engineering is pleased to announce that it is expanding its team with three new hires, as well as relocating the company’s Fort Myers office to a new location in town. The office focuses on mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering for all market sectors in the Southwest Florida region. Seven employees will be moving to the new office located at 12437 Brantley Commons. The office will be officially open by December 1, with Matern Professional Engineering Senior Vice...
BYD | RIDE Supports Women in Transportation with $5,000 Build Your Dreams Scholarship
Los Angeles, CA – Julia Garcia, a dedicated graduate candidate for the Master of Infrastructure Planning and Management and the Master of Sustainable Transportation, has been selected as the esteemed recipient of the $5,000 WTS-LA BYD | RIDE Build Your Dreams scholarship. This award was announced during the Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala hosted by WTS-LA (Women in Transportation). Julia Garcia, currently a student at the University of Washington, has demonstrated exceptional commitment an...
Portland Cement Association Elects 2024 Board of Directors Chair and Vice Chair
New Vice Chair Is First Woman Elected to the Position in 21st Century Washington, D.C. – Portland Cement Association (PCA), which represents America’s cement manufacturers, is proud to announce new leadership for its Board of Directors after holding elections yesterday at its last meeting of 2023. Massimo Toso has been elected PCA Board Chairman. Toso is the current President and CEO at Buzzi Unicem USA and has served the last year as Vice Chair to former Chairman Filiberto Ruiz. M...
Jacobs Strengthens Global Program Management with Appointment of Imad Feghali
DALLAS — Jacobs (NYSE: J) has announced the appointment of Imad Feghali as Senior Vice President for Global Program Management. Mr. Feghali is responsible for expanding Jacobs' Global Program Management portfolio and delivery of large, complex programs and projects. "As clients across the public-private spectrum modernize and expand their infrastructure to meet growing demand and global trends, they need a partner with deep experience delivering large and complex programs,” said Jacobs EVP &...
Houston Mayor Honors First Black Female Architect to Become Chapter President
Left: Melvalean (center) with Council Member Robinson (left) and Mayor Turner (right) Right: Melvalean in front of City Hall with her Proclamation. Photos by Javier Guerrero The proclamation declares November 28 as “Melvalean McLemore Day” in recognition of the historic achievement HOUSTON, TX – On November 28, the City of Houston recognized the historic election of Melvalean McLemore, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP, Texas Studio Design Leader and Project Manager at Moody Nolan, as the first...
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June Issue 2026
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