HKS Unveils 2024 Promotions & Appointments
The global design firm elevates six to Partner & Shareholder positions, and 19 to the role of Principal DALLAS, TEXAS – February 19, 2024 – HKS proudly revealed significant advancements in its leadership and strategic direction during its annual promotions and appointments ceremony. These notable promotions encompass Principal appointments, as well as Partner/Shareholder roles, across HKS offices spanning Austin, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, London, Miami, and Washingt...
Michael Grubb to Receive AISC’s Highest Design Honor
CHICAGO - The American Institute of Steel Construction will present the J. Lloyd Kimbrough Award--which recognizes the pre-eminent steel designers of their era--to bridge industry legend Michael A. Grubb, PE, executive director at M.A. Grubb & Assoc., LLC. Grubb is just the 13th person to receive the Kimbrough Award since 1941. Previous recipients include Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Fazlur R. Khan, Leslie E. Robertson, John Kulicki, and, most recently, David I. Ruby. “It’s hard to overstate...
A New ACI Foundation Fellowship Funded by The ACI Houston Chapter
The ACI Foundation is pleased to partner with the ACI Houston Chapter to create a new student academic award. Through the Chapter’s generous donation, the ACI Foundation can offer an additional fellowship to benefit students studying in concrete-related degree programs, the ACI Houston Chapter Fellowship. The ACI Foundation celebrates the ACI Houston Chapter, which has been a continued supporter of students studying in the concrete industry. The Chapter has financially supported students to a...
Skanska builds data center in Arizona, USA, for USD 87M, about SEK 900M
Skanska has signed a contract with an existing client to build a data center in Arizona, USA. The contract is worth USD 87M, about SEK 900M, which will be included in the US order bookings for the first quarter of 2024. The project consists of a single-story data center, totalling approximately 22,300 square meters (240,000 square feet). Work is underway and is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2025. For further information please contact: Daniela Arellano, Communica...
Siemens presents innovative and sustainable building technology at MCE 2024
- Siemens provides sustainable heating, cooling and ventilation solutions and thus, supports partners and customers in the decarbonization of buildings - One of the highlights will include an energy efficient magnetic expansion valve, with which OEMs can gain up to 21% more heating capacity - Also being showcased is a heat pump automation system as part of Siemens Xcelerator At this year's Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE) trade show, Siemens Smart Infrastructure will presen...
AtkinsRéalis appoints new president to drive engineering services growth in Asia, the Middle East and Australia
Asia – AtkinsRéalis [SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.] (TSX: ATRL), a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, announces the appointment of Christine Healy, a seasoned global executive, as President for Asia, Middle East and Australia (AMEA), effective February 19, 2024. “We are delighted to welcome Christine to this new leadership role. With her wealth of experience and exposure to diverse regions throughout her career, she brings a distincti...
Polyglass and Commercial Roofing & Waterproofing of Hawaii Celebrate Best-In-Class Award from ARMA in the 2024 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Award Program
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc., a leading manufacturer of building envelope and waterproofing solutions, is honored to be a part of the ARMA 2024 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards as the manufacturer on the Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children in Honolulu project, completed by Commercial Roofing & Waterproofing Hawaii, Inc. The prestigious ARMA Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Award recognizes exceptional asphalt roofing projects across both steep and low slope roofs throughout North Americ...
The new Neart Na Gaoithe offshore wind farm will provide clean energy for 375,000 Scottish households
This new facility will have 54 turbines producing 450 MW of clean energy, which is enough energy to reduce approximately 400.000 tons of CO2 emissions per year. The wind farm will occupy an area of approximately 105 km2 and is located about 15 km off the coast of Fife in Scotland. Sarens has provided its SPMT (Self Propelled Modular Trailers) to transport the jackets, each weighing approximately 1450 tons, for storage and subsequent movement to the barge to reach their final offshore location...
Steel Bridge Task Force Announces Justin Ocel as the Recipient of the 2024 Richard S. Fountain Award
Justin Ocel with Steel Bridge Task Force members (L-R): David Stoddard, senior steel applications engineer of SSAB Americas; Chris Garrell, chief bridge engineer of National Steel Bridge Alliance; Rob Connor, professor of engineering at Purdue University; Justin Ocel, senior structural engineer at the Federal Highway Administration’s Resource Center; Karl Frank, consultant; Mike Grubb, director of quality assurance & quality control of Grubb and Associates; Ed Wasserman, senior engineer of Modj...
STV Elevates New Senior Leadership Team to Support its Growing Nationwide Water Business
DALLAS, TX – STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced new senior leadership promotions for its national water operating group. STV’s new leadership team for water includes: Marisa Vergara, P.E. a senior vice president with the firm for 28 years, has been promoted to be the regional director for water, based in San Antonio, Texas; Athena Ullah has transitioned to vice president and senior fin...