Superior Construction Launches ‘Superior Women in Construction' Initiative
Members of the Superior Women in Construction pilot program attend their first meeting November 2, 2022. Credit: Renee Parenteau Photography The pilot program is designed to support, empower and advance women in the historically male-dominated industry JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, is launching an internal pilot program intended to identify motivated women in the construction industry and offer them essential tools for...
Thomas Scarangello of Thornton Tomasetti Appointed to Manhattan College Board of Trustees
Thomas Scarangello, executive chairman of Thornton Tomasetti, a New-York based engineering consulting firm, has been selected as the newest member of the Manhattan College Board of Trustees. Scarangello, a ’79 graduate of Manhattan College, has more than 40 years of experience in structural engineering working on many different projects, ranging from sports and entertainment arenas and stadiums to high-rise commercial and mixed-use buildings. “As a proud Jasper, I am honored to join the...
Mayer Brown expands digital infrastructure capabilities with addition of three-lawyer team led by Emily Naughton in DC
Mayer Brown announced today that Emily Naughton has joined the firm as a partner in its Real Estate Markets practice and Projects & Infrastructure team in Washington DC, along with associates Whitney Smith and Sarah Mernin. They join from Greenberg Traurig, LLP. “Structuring and negotiating transactions to support real estate matters, including the specific issues related to digital infrastructure, require a thorough understanding of highly technical issues and operational complexities,” said...
Joel Sheets Elected as Chair of National Precast Concrete Association
Tindall Infrastructure Vice President of Operations JOEL SHEETS was elected Saturday, Nov. 5, as Chair of the Board for the National Precast Concrete Association during its 57th Annual Convention in Amelia Island, Fla. Sheet’s will serve a one-year term. Sheets has worked at Tindall since graduating from Clemson University in 2002, starting as a project manager. In 2020, he led the design and construction of Tindall’s new $30 million Spartanburg, S.C., facility, which he now oversees. Tind...
Simpson Strong-Tie Engineer Rachel Holland to Co-Host 12 Episodes of The Structural Engineering Channel
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has announced that US Southwest Engineering Supervisor Rachel Holland has been selected to co-host twelve 12 episodes of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast. Published by the Engineering Management Institute, the podcast offers informative episodes on structural engineering and construction resiliency topics with professional industry leaders, system manufacturers, innovators...
Aurecon makes key appointment to spearhead water, sustainability and climate change practice in Greater China
Hong Kong – International design, engineering and advisory company Aurecon has appointed Vivian Lee as its Executive Director, Water, Sustainability and Climate Change for Greater China to lead its environment and sustainability business in the region. This strategic appointment aligns with Aurecon’s commitment to support its clients transition to a low carbon energy economy and to build a greener future. According to the Asian Development Bank, there were more than 225 million displacemen...
American Concrete Institute Launches Search for Next Executive Vice President
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.- In anticipation of the retirement of ACI Executive Vice President Ron Burg, the ACI Search Committee, and executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates have released the position specifications for the association’s next Executive Vice President. The search firm, Russell Reynolds, has detailed the position and related responsibilities, which include carrying out the vision, mission, and objectives of the global association; directing professional and support st...
Alan Siebenthaler Elected to National Precast Concrete Association Board of Directors
CARMEL, IND. – ALAN SIEBENTHALER, a Lexington, Ky., resident and the U.S. sales manager at Hamilton Kent LLC in Toronto, Ontario, was elected to the National Precast Concrete Association Board of Directors on Nov. 5 during the association’s 57th Annual Convention. Siebenthaler has worked in the precast concrete industry for 26 years, starting at Fosroc Preco, a chemical supplier to the architectural precast industry. Hamilton Kent produces a broad range of resilient rubber products for s...
Gil Henry joins Atwell as Vice President Oil and Gas
(Houston, TX) – Gil Henry has joined Atwell, LLC – a national consulting, engineering, and construction services firm – as Vice President Oil and Gas. In this leadership role, Henry will continue to drive client and team growth in the oil and gas market. He will be based in Atwell’s Houston, Texas office. Henry has worked in the oil and gas industry for his entire career of more than 20 years. Prior to joining Atwell, Henry worked in various roles – including Vice President of Pipeline Projec...
Nemetschek Group announces Louise Öfverström as new CFO
The Nemetschek Group today announced that the Supervisory Board has appointed Louise Öfverström as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from January 1, 2023 Munich, November 7, 2022 – The Nemetschek Group today announced that the Supervisory Board has appointed Louise Öfverström as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from January 1, 2023. She will take over the role from Dr. Axel Kaufmann, who is leaving the company amicably after a three years’ period in order to pursue a new oppo...