STV Names Natasha Avanessians Chief of Staff; Kristen Van Gilst Transitions to New Leadership Role
Natasha Avanessians (on the left) & Kristen Van Gilst, PMP, CCM (on the right) NEW YORK, NY – STV today announced the appointment of Natasha Avanessians as chief of staff to the CEO. The firm also announced that Kristen Van Gilst, PMP, CCM, who previously served as chief of staff, will transition into a new role as deputy operations director. “Natasha brings strategic insight and operational rigor that will strengthen how we execute at the enterprise level,” said Greg Kelly, president and CEO of...
Armstrong World Industries Expands Exterior Metal Portfolio with Acquisition of Parallel Architectural Products
LANCASTER, Pa. — Armstrong World Industries, Inc., a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls, and exterior metal solutions, announced it has acquired Parallel Architectural Products (Parallel). Based in Englewood, Co., Parallel is an innovative, growing manufacturer of extruded aluminum products primarily used in exterior architectural applications. “We are happy to welcome Parallel to the Armstrong f...
Hawaii Department of Transportation Creates Safer Roads with Bentley Systems’ Asset Analytics Solution
Bentley’s Blyncsy solution collects high-resolution dash camera imagery from state roads across Hawaii to help Hawaii DOT identify road hazards more quickly, including guardrail damage and vegetation encroachment. Image courtesy of Bentley Systems. Bentley’s Blyncsy solution uses AI to help the Hawaii Department of Transportation spot roadway damage faster, prioritize repairs, and keep drivers safe EXTON, Pa., January 7, 2026 — Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engi...
RMF Engineering Announces the Addition of Three Company Shareholders
BALTIMORE — RMF Engineering, a leader in full-service MEP engineering, announces the addition of three new shareholders in the company: Raquel Deschler, PE, Stephanie Lafontaine, PE, LEED AP, and Chris Skillestad, PE. "As our firm continues to grow, the opportunity of ownership in RMF is extended to those who consistently demonstrate our core values of strong leadership, good judgement, and commitment to client service through both their contributions and their character," said Richard J. Borkow...
RYS Architects Turns the Page: Becomes Studio RYS with Expanded Leadership and Vision
Rebrand signals a new era of storytelling-driven design, multidisciplinary design capabilities, and strategic growth SAN FRANCISCO — January 6, 2026 — RYS Architects, a leading multidisciplinary architecture and design firm, proudly enters the next iteration of the brand with a refreshed visual identity, expanded services, and a new name: Studio RYS. Founded in 1989 in San Francisco by award-winning architect Robert Y. Sauvageau, AIA, the firm has built a legacy defined by integrity, quality, an...
WORTHGROUP Architects & Designers Honors 35 Years of Dedicated Partnership with Tribal Nations, Crafting Spaces That Celebrate Culture and Sovereignty
DENVER, CO — January 5, 2026 — WORTHGROUP Architects & Designers proudly honors 35 years of dedicated partnership, design excellence, and deep-seated collaboration with Tribal Nations, hospitality, community-focused, and entertainment markets throughout North America. Since its founding in 1990, the firm has been driven by a mission to design spaces that respect culture, enrich community, and reflect the aspirations of the people they serve. From its early beginnings as a boutique hospitality de...
Bentley Systems Acquires Talon Aerolytics, and Pointivo Technology, for Asset Analytics Leadership
Deals closed in December add significant scale for Asset Analytics EXTON, Pa. – January 5, 2026 — Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the acquisitions of Talon Aerolytics and the technology and technical expertise of Pointivo. These acquisitions, which closed in December, significantly strengthen Bentley’s Asset Analytics portfolio, which applies digital twins and AI to help owner-operators improve asset performance and re...
STV Opens Lake Mary Office, Expands Central Florida Presence
LAKE MARY, FL – STV today announced the opening of its new office in Lake Mary, Florida. Located in the Colonial TownPark mixed-use development in the heart of Seminole County’s business corridor, the modern workspace boosts STV’s presence in Central Florida. The new office builds on STV’s nearly 50-year history in Florida and brings together STV and colleagues from MEHTA Engineering, an STV company, under one collaborative workspace. The firm partners with state and local agencies – including t...
Tooey Courtemanche, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Procore, to Deliver Keynote Address at Building for Tomorrow Summit
WASHINGTON, DC, December 22, 2025 - The Building for Tomorrow Summit, a national gathering focused on reshaping the resilience, sustainability, and long-term viability of America’s built environment, is pleased to announce that Tooey Courtemanche, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Procore Technologies (NYSE: PCOR)will headline the summit’s keynote session in a fireside chat with George Guszcza, CEO of the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). The Building for Tomorrow Summit gathers...
Cla-Val Announces Leadership Transition with Promotions of John Link and Ryan Pickett
Costa Mesa, CA, December 22, 2025 – The Cla-Val Company, a leading manufacturer in the valve industry, today announced changes to its senior management team, effective January 1, 2026. John Link, a 35-year veteran of the company, will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer. Throughout his tenure, Link has been instrumental in driving both domestic and international growth, primarily overseeing sales and engineering-related activities and serving most recently as President. His...
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