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  Glasgow, UK — Global engineering consultancy COWI has been appointed to support Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) in the development of proposals to deliver step-free access at key stations on the Glasgow Subway, marking a significant milestone in improving accessibility across Scotland’s only underground rail network.  COWI will provide multidisciplinary engineering expertise to help shape the technical, structural and operational solutions required to integrate new lift infrastructure within the constraints of historic underground stations. This will include technical assessment, engineering design input, constructability advice and support to SPT in developing a robust, deliverable scheme.  To support delivery of the project, COWI has brought together a specialist team including BDP as architect, D2E as lift consultant, Jensen Hughes providing fire engineering expertise, Mima Group advising on access and inclusion, GHD delivering pedestrian modelling, an...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA  — STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced the appointment of Anna Harvey, PE, as vice president and Northern California area manager for the company’s Transportation West operating group. In this role, Harvey will lead strategic growth initiatives, client engagement and project delivery across the region. “Anna’s understanding of how to move major transportation programs from vision to delivery makes her the ideal leader for our Northern California operations,” said Liz Justison, PE, PMP, president of the Transportation West operating group at STV. “Her vision, technical acumen and commitment to equity and sustainability strengthens our ability to deliver impactful projects that connect communities and drive economic development.” Harvey brings nearly 20 years of experience in civil and transportation engineering, including leadership roles on advancing some of Calif...

Proof that culture is a competitive advantage. By Luke Carothers  HLB Lighting Design isn’t just illuminating spaces.  They’re redefining what a great workplace looks like. Earning the top spot in the 2025 Best Firms to Work For Architecture category, the firm has shown that culture is more than a value statement.  It’s a competitive advantage.  Founded in 1968, HLB Lighting Design has grown into one of the most respected and influential lighting design firms in the country.  The firm maintains a national reach with studios in Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, and Washington D.C.  Still, despite their wide reach, the firm maintains a deeply collaborative culture across its offices.  The firm’s expertise spans architectural lighting design, daylighting, and sustainable solutions.  Their team has left a mark on iconic civic, cultural,...

MORRIS, Ill. —  A partnership between the Greater Joliet Area YMCA and Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers in Morris, Illinois, has resulted in a unique $21.5 million YMCA facility designed by architecture firm DesignGroup.         The newly built Morris Hospital YMCA’s strategic collaboration expands the reach of both the YMCA and the hospital, with the building’s architecture reflecting this unified approach to wellness.         “This project was about more than designing a recreational facility,” said Joe Mayer, DesignGroup principal and senior designer. “The facility supports a lifetime continuum of care by creating a space where prevention, wellness, rehabilitation and community connection can happen together in a meaningful way for the local community.”         The 60,523-square-foot facility, which celebrated its first anniversary this year, includes the community’s first new indoor poo...

Infrasense has carried out evaluations of an approximately 2-mile section of bridge decks belonging to a signature Rhode Island bridge. A combination of ground-penetrating radar (GPR), high-resolution visual (HRV), and rapid automated sounding (RAS) methods were utilized for this expansive project. Rebar depth, concrete deterioration, and other signs of delamination were identified to provide recommendations for further rehabilitation. NEWPORT, R.I. /PRNewswire/ — The objective of this project was to evaluate the condition of two sections of the bridge deck of a ~2-mile-long signature bridge near Newport, Rhode Island. This evaluation involved using a combination of ground penetrating radar (GPR) and high-resolution visual (HRV) methods, along with rapid automated sounding (RAS) for additional delamination information. The GPR data was collected using a dual horn antenna vehicle-based system at normal driving speeds and in a series of lines spaced 3 feet transversely across the ...

Durham, North Carolina — O’Donnell & Naccarato (O&N) , a nationally recognized structural engineering firm known for innovative and collaborative design solutions, is pleased to announce its expansion into  North Carolina  with the opening of a new office in Durham. This strategic growth is supported by the addition of  David Blankfard, PE, SE, LEED AP BD+C,  an accomplished structural engineer with more than three decades of experience and strong professional ties throughout the region.  Blankfard’s impressive resume of work in North Carolina, including higher education, healthcare, civic, cultural, and infrastructure projects, positions the firm to integrate seamlessly into the region’s design and development community. “North Carolina has long been an important market for our clients, and establishing a presence in Durham allows us to serve them more effectively,” said  O’Donnell & Naccarato CEO Anthony F...

BROOKFIELD, Wis. —  Nicole Smullen has joined raSmith as the real estate services manager in the transportation division at the firm’s Brookfield, Wis., office. Smullen will expand the firm’s capabilities by providing real estate acquisition services for infrastructure projects to public sector clients, including the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), counties, and local governments.  Smullen brings more than 20 years of experience in transportation infrastructure and utility coordination as a real estate services and utility project manager. Her expertise includes real estate acquisition and negotiation, plat and appraisal reviews, utility conflict resolution, and relocation planning for major roadway and infrastructure projects. She has extensive experience with WisDOT manuals, the Trans 220 process, and compliance with the Federal Uniform Act, giving her a vast understanding of state and federal requirements that guide successful project delivery. Smullen bri...