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Former TxDOT Leader to drive growth across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Photo Credit: Egis CHICAGO – Egis is pleased to announce that Mike Arellano, PE, has joined the firm as U.S. South Central Regional Manager. In this role, Arellano will oversee all aspects of the civil infrastructure business across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, including client relationships, business development, operations, community engagement, and talent development. Arellano brings nearly three decades of transportation leadership experience to the company. Most recently, he served as Austin District Deputy District Engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), where he managed district-wide operations and led strategic initiatives to enhance mobility, infrastructure performance, and organizational effectiveness. Throughout his 29-year career with TxDOT, Arellano advanced transportation innovation, safety, emergency response, and community impact across Central Texas. H...

ABB modernizes critical power infrastructure at the Smithsonian Institution to support celebrations for the United States’ 250 th  anniversary. The advanced technology upgrade ensures a safe and reliable visitor experience while supporting the site’s celebrations. ABB has successfully upgraded critical power infrastructure at the Smithsonian Institution’s iconic Arts and Industries Building in Washington, D.C., as it prepares to welcome visitors during the nation’s 250 th  anniversary celebrations. The electrical modernization is part of a larger revitalization effort to enhance safety, reliability and preservation for both staff and visitors during this historic milestone. A historic building for historic times The Smithsonian’s second-oldest building, the Arts and Industries building, has held national significance since opening in 1881 and remains a symbol of innovation, discovery and public access to knowledge. The historic building’s electrical s...

Cleveland, Ohio – R.E. Warner & Associates (now ISG) is proud to announce that it has once again been named a Northeast Ohio Top Workplace. This is the fifth consecutive year the firm has been recognized for this award presented by Cleveland-based media organizations The Plain Dealer, and cleveland.com. Winners are determined solely through employee feedback collected via a confidential, research-backed survey administered by Energage, LLC. The survey measures key elements of workplace culture, including engagement, alignment, and connection, and recognizes organizations that meet or exceed regional benchmarks. This year’s results showed that more than 90% of employees feel appreciated and believe their well-being is a priority. One respondent shared, “I work with amazing people who all want what’s best for the company. I feel like what I do is necessary and I feel fulfilled.”Additional areas exceeding 90% positive responses included strong alignment with company values an...

Barhale has been appointed by Severn Trent Water to deliver a £9.5M scheme in Stoke-on-Trent that will strengthen the network and help improve water quality in local watercourses. The project, at Silverdale in Newcastle-under-Lyme, will provide additional stormwater storage and upgraded pumping capacity, reducing intermittent discharges from the combined sewer network during periods of heavy rainfall. Barhale will construct a 10.5m diameter, 16m deep shaft providing 770m³ of additional storage. The shaft will be constructed within a cofferdam and underpinned to manage high perched water levels and loose ground. Barhale will also upgrade the existing pumping station, construct a new pumping station and deliver full MEICA works. New access to the site from the main road will be completed as Section 278 works. The Silverdale project is part of an extensive multi-site water infrastructure improvement program taking place across Stoke which includes new shafts to provide additional...

IRVING, Texas –   Fluor Corporation  (NYSE: FLR) has appointed Leonardo (Leo) Kaid as President of its Advanced Technologies & Life Sciences (ATLS) business line.  Photo Credit: Fluor Kaid, a 28-year Fluor employee, most recently served as Group Business Development and Strategy Lead for Fluor’s Urban Solutions business segment, which includes ATLS,Infrastructure, Mining & Metals, and Plant & Facility Services. He previously held the role of General Manager of Fluor’s Mining & Metals North America unit. In that role, Kaid was responsible for the Vancouver office, which achieved substantial growth and improved financial performance under his leadership, while delivering complex projects and strengthening long-term client relationships. “Leo is a proven operational and strategic leader with a strong track record of delivering s...

Pullman Railroad Days 2026 takes place July 25-26, an opportunity for the public to explore Pullman National Historical Park The event celebrates 100 years of Illinois Central Railroad Suburban Service electrification (Metra Electric today) and Pullman’s role in building the “modern” 1926 electrified commuter cars. Partnership highlights link between historic rail innovation and the future of mobility in the United States. Alstom, a leader in smart and sustainable mobility, will serve as the presenting sponsor of Pullman Railroad Days, taking place July 25–26, 2026 at Pullman National Historical Park in Chicago. The annual event is expected to draw rail enthusiasts, families and visitors from across the region, celebrating the rich heritage of rail innovation while connecting it to the future of sustainable transportation. As a successor to Pullman’s pioneering rail manufacturing legacy, Alstom continues to advance the industry through modern, energy-efficient rail solutio...

Houston – Planning, engineering and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces the promotion of Shenelle Graves, SR/WA, R/W-NAC, LGPP, to vice president. Graves serves as practice leader of LAN’s right of way team and is based in the firm’s Houston office. She has extensive experience delivering right of way services for transportation, drainage and water infrastructure projects, including acquisition, relocation assistance, program management, stakeholder engagement and project delivery support. Throughout her career, she has personally negotiated more than 500 parcels across a wide range of project types, clients and real estate interests. Since joining LAN, Graves has led the growth of the firm’s right of way practice, expanding its capabilities and strengthening client relationships across Texas. As practice leader, she oversees LAN’s right of way services, providing strategic direction, quality assurance and client ...