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Amanda Vert Joins Wells as Project Development Manager in the Mountain States Region

BRIGHTON, Colo.  – Wells, a leader in prefabricated building solutions across the United States, announces the hiring of Amanda Vert as Project Development Manager for the Mountain States region. In this role, Vert will build awareness of Wells’ building solutions across Colorado, partnering with architects, engineers, and contractors to bring innovative building systems to projects across the region. Vert brings nearly a decade of experience in building envelopes, starting in manufactured stone veneer before transitioning into glass systems. With commercial construction experience, including large-scale multifamily projects, she partnered closely with architects on the specifications and details behind a high-performing facade. She serves as Director of the Board for CSI Denver, is an AIA Allied Member, and holds a bachelor’s degree from Grand Canyon University. “Coming to Wells brought my full background together in one place,” said Vert. “My focus is connecting the...

Ware Malcomb Names Kevin Fawcett Director, Architecture in Phoenix Office

PHOENIX –  Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced Kevin Fawcett has joined the firm as Director, Architecture based in the company’s Phoenix office. In this new role, he is responsible for the leadership, overall growth and management of the architecture studios in the office. Fawcett brings over 30 years of experience in the Arizona market to the Ware Malcomb team, and a track record for bringing clarity to complex challenges. He is known for building high-performing teams, aligning design vision with client and business goals, while fostering a strong culture of mentorship, collaboration and accountability.  Doug Gullo, Principal, Ware Malcomb, said, “Kevin combines deep technical expertise with a strategic, business-minded approach. His comprehensive understanding of the industry and demonstrated design excellence make him a tremendous asset to our team in Phoenix.” Prior to joining Ware Malcomb, Fawcett served for over 12 years at a ...

Stony Brook University Building Digital Twin Studio to Advance Grid Research and Resilience

STONY BROOK, NY— The State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) is developing a new Digital Twin Studio that will advance power grid research and resilience. As electric vehicles, renewable energy systems and connected technologies place new demands on the grid, utilities will need better ways to anticipate problems before they affect homes, businesses and critical infrastructure. Researchers also need safe environments to test new technologies and resilience strategies.  The Digital Twin Studio looks to provide this testing ground and will allow researchers, students, utilities and public agencies to model electrical distribution systems and examine how the grid may respond to outages, extreme weather, cyberattacks, equipment failures and changing energy demands. Led by the   Center for Grid Innovation Development and Deployment  (GrIDD) at the   Advanced Energy Research and Technology Center  (AERTC), the initiative is moving...

SGH Expands Passive House and Building Performance Expertise with Al Mitchell

Chicago, IL  —  Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is pleased to welcome  Al Mitchell  to the firm in our Building Technology group. Based in Chicago, IL, Al brings experience across building science, enclosure performance, mechanical systems, investigations, durability, and sustainable design, strengthening SGH’s ability to help clients evaluate and improve how buildings perform over time. Al joins SGH from Phius, where he reviewed energy models and project documentation for passive building projects and helped develop new passive building performance standards. His background combines applied design experience, research, and computational analysis, including energy modeling for new and existing buildings, automation of calculation processes, and sustainable design workflow development. He currently serves as an adjunct faculty member at the Illinois Institute of Technology, teaching “Net Zero Energy Building Design.” “Al’s background in passive design building ...

North Carolina State Univ. Wins 2026 PCI Big Beam

CHICAGO – North Carolina State University won the 2026 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Big Beam competition, an annual nationwide challenge that encourages college students to demonstrate excellence in structural design, teamwork, and innovation using precast, prestressed concrete. The winning team included Logan Bonner and Conrad Kang. Their faculty advisor was Gregory Lucier and PCI producer-member Tindall Corporation provided project support. Teams of students and a faculty advisor design, build, and test a 20-foot, precast, prestressed concrete beam. Local PCI-certified precast concrete producers mentor and fabricate the beams for the teams. Entries are judged on a variety of criteria, including the beam’s load-resisting performance in tests that simulate real-life conditions structural building and infrastructure components must endure to ensure life safety, as well as the quality of their analysis and reports, and a video overview of their project. “Cong...

Anchor QEA Welcomes Dr. Todd Bridges

Engineering With Nature® pioneer unites the worlds of science, policy and practice to create more resilient communities and infrastructure SEATTLE — Anchor QEA announced today that Dr. Todd Bridges, one of the nation’s most recognized experts in nature-based solutions and resilient infrastructure, has joined the environmental science, engineering and consulting company. Drawing on leadership roles spanning government, academia and the private sector, he brings a rare perspective that connects people, disciplines and institutions to shape environmental decision-making and drive progress. “I’m fortunate to join a firm that shares my belief that science and engineering can create value for people and nature together while I continue working with the outstanding students and colleagues at the University of Georgia,” said Bridges. “What has always stood out to me about Anchor QEA is the commitment to bringing leading science and practical problem-solving together for clients, commu...

SOCOTEC Unifies American Engineers Group Under its Brand, Advancing Infrastructure Expertise Across the Mid-Atlantic

NEW YORK — SOCOTEC today announced the completion of the rebranding of American Engineers Group (AEG), bringing the company under the SOCOTEC brand while reinforcing its long-term commitment to delivering multidisciplinary engineering consulting services for critical infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and the broader Mid-Atlantic region. Founded 65 years ago, AEG has built a strong reputation as a trusted engineering partner to public and private clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic, headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, with a network of four offices serving the region. Joining the SOCOTEC brand reflects the company’s continued evolution, having been acquired in March 2026, while preserving the expertise, relationships and responsiveness clients have relied on for years. Today, SOCOTEC brings together more than 1,700 professionals, over 40 offices and more than 25 CMT laboratories across the United States, providing clients with access to...