Woolpert Ascends, Breaks Ground on ENR, BD+C Top Firms Lists
DAYTON, Ohio — Building on a stellar 2015 that saw five-year highs in profitability, utilization, sales and net revenues, Woolpert has climbed the rankings on the lists of top architecture and engineering publications. In Engineering News-Record (ENR), Woolpert moved up 11 spots from the 2015 compilation to land at No. 124 on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms for 2016. The firm also ascended to No. 20 in the Midwest, moved up the Southeast poll to 41st and broke into the Mid-Atlantic list for the firs...
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff Completes Asset Acquisition of CRC Engineering, P.C.
NEW YORK, NY — WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services organizations, has acquired substantially all the assets of CRC Engineering, P.C. (CRC), a New York-based firm specializing in design, field services and commissioning for central utility plants and cogeneration systems. “We offer clients a broad range of services in power generation and delivery,” said Roger Blair, president of the U.S. industrial and energy sector at WSP | Parsons Brinc...
Ahmad Soueid Named President-Elect of the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology
HDR is pleased to announce that Ahmad Soueid, Principal and Senior Vice President, has been elected as President-Elect on the Executive Board for the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST), a multidisciplinary, international society of professionals with recognized expertise in the areas of contamination control/cleanrooms, environmental testing, and nanotechnology facilities. Ahmad has been active in promoting good design practices within the IEST Nanotechnology Institute....
Phil Lohr to Manage Transportation Projects in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Phil Lohr will manage transportation infrastructure projects in Virginia and throughout the Southeast as a new senior supervising engineer in the Virginia Beach office of WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global engineering and professional services organization. Some of the firm’s projects in the Virginia Beach region include the Elizabeth River Tunnels Project, for which Mr. Lohr served as the civil/roadway design manager for a sub-consultant to WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff for...
Signet Enterprises Launches Creative Polymer Solutions, Manufacturer of Protective Coatings and Corrosion Control Products
Akron, Ohio – Signet Enterprises announces the commencement of operations for Creative Polymer Solutions (CPS) in Irondale, Alabama. The new company, an innovator in the field of polymer technology for protective and structural coatings for municipal, industrial and commercial sectors, will co-locate in a state-of-the-art polymer blending facility with another Signet portfolio company, Sprayroq, Inc. CPS will specialize in the development and blending of polyurethane and polyurea products int...
Michael Baker International Appoints Craig Churchward to National Role as Transportation Planning Manager
Minneapolis, Minn. - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, today named Craig Churchward as transportation planning manager, supporting both the Planning and Highways & Bridges practices. Churchward will operate from the company’s Minneapolis, Minn., office and will serve as a national resource to project managers across the enterprise, providing key assistance in pursuing and delivering transportation planning and design work. He...
Masonite Recognized as a Green Builder 2016 Eco-Leader
TAMPA, Fla. - Masonite International Corporation (NYSE: DOOR), a leading global designer and manufacturer of interior and exterior doors, has been recognized by Green Builder Media as a 2016 Eco-Leader. Masonite is one of 11 companies to receive the honor for its exceptional examples of creative solutions that help limit a company's environmental impact. Masonite was selected as an Eco-Leader for its innovative new uses of waste to improve material production and benefit local industries. Mas...
Greenspot Road Bridge in Highland, California Wins 2016 Project of the Year Award from American Public Works Association
T.Y. Lin International (TYLI), a globally recognized full-service infrastructure consulting firm, announces that the Greenspot Road Bridge, formally named the Jennifer Lynne Brookes Memorial Bridge, in Highland, California, has won the 2016 American Public Works Association (APWA) Project of the Year Award in the Small Cities/Rural Communities: Transportation category. TYLI served as Lead Designer of the bridge and Prime Consultant to the City of Highland for the project approval and environment...
New Report on Cities and Drones Released by National League of Cities
WASHINGTON — The National League of Cities (NLC) today announced the release of Cities and Drones, a new report that provides cities with insight on the recently released Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules relating to drone operation. The report also provides suggestions for how local governments can craft their own drone ordinances to encourage innovation while also protecting their cities. In addition to the report, NLC posted a blog to help city officials understand the impact drones...
Michael Baker International Selected to Assist in SEPTA’s ‘Rebuilding the System’ Program
Pittsburgh - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, is partnering with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to provide general engineering, construction management and inspection services to a host of SEPTA projects throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. The company was recently awarded a three-year, $8-million contract to support SEPTA’s ongoing growth initiatives to improve the region’s infrastructure. As...