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WTS International, the premier organization for women in the transportation industry, has named HDR Employer of the Year for 2026.  The award recognizes HDR’s commitment to advancing women and developing a diverse workforce in an inclusive and collaborative environment. This sustained commitment is evidenced by HDR’s focused professional development and leadership advancement programs, as well as steady growth in the proportion of women in the firm’s transportation practice.  The company and its leaders provide meaningful pathways for growth in the industry through external scholarship, internship and mentorship programs that help women enter the field and develop their careers. For example, HDR’s annual scholarship program includes a college scholarship and paid internship, with the potential for HDR employment after graduation. And as a Pinnacle Partner of WTS, HDR sponsors two scholarships for transportation students through the organization.  HDR champion...

Completed Two Months Ahead of Schedule and Improving ADA Accessibility for A, C, B, and D Line  Riders  Forte Construction Corp., a leading general contractor delivering major transit and public works projects across the New York metropolitan area, successfully completed the replacement of three elevators at the125 th  St. and St. Nicholas Avenue subway station in Harlem.   The station, completed two months ahead of schedule, advances the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) ongoing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility program and improves access for riders on the A, C, B, and D lines between West and Central Harlem.  Forte has long been a trusted partner in Harlem’s transit transformation. In 2017, Forte led a comprehensive elevator replacement and full systems upgrade – electrical, communications, fire alarm, plumbing and HVAC – at the 125 th  St. and Lexington Ave. station, a critical intermodal hub connecting the 4, 5, and 6 s...

Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. (DBF) is proud to announce the promotion of Peter A. Bozick, PLS, to Associate. SALISBURY, MD — Mr. Bozick brings more than 20 years of experience in surveying and engineering, with 14 of those years focused on design and implementation throughout the Eastern Shore. His expertise spans a wide range of projects, including roadway improvements, municipal infrastructure, park and recreation sites, residential communities, commercial developments, and water and wastewater systems. Since joining DBF in 2014, Mr. Bozick has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to quality. In his role as Survey Manager, he oversees the firm’s surveying operations and leads DBF’s UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) services, leveraging advanced technology to enhance precision, efficiency, and data collection across projects. In 2025, Mr. Bozick earned his Maryland Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license, further...

KAI has hired Tim Vaughan as senior vice president of KAI Build, strengthening the firm’s construction leadership as it continues to expand its national footprint and integrated design-build capabilities. ST. LOUIS, MO. —  KAI Build delivers general contracting, construction management and design-build services as part of KAI’s unified platform, working seamlessly with the firm’s architecture and engineering teams to provide fully integrated project delivery. Vaughan is a senior construction executive with more than 25 years of experience leading operations, program delivery and business growth across complex commercial projects nationwide. He has a proven track record of delivering more than $1.3 billion in construction, scaling organizations from startup to $100 million-plus in annual revenue, and driving operational excellence through leadership, client relationships and strategic execution. “Tim is a proven leader with a deep understanding of what it takes to build and...

DFI’s Sustainability Committee continues working with the European Federation of Foundation Contractors’ (EFFC) Sustainability Working Group to develop a series of guides addressing the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that are most relevant to the geoindustry. Hawthorne, N.J. —  The latest guide,  EFFC/DFI Sustainability Guide No. 4: Water Use ,  provides a structured, practice-oriented framework to help geotechnical contractors, designers and project stakeholders to reduce water consumption and manage water-related impacts in alignment with SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).  “Climate adaptation and resilience are challenging topics, but a changing climate requires us to move beyond traditional approaches and embed resilience into both our projects and our organizations,” says Kimberly Martin, Ph.D., P.E., ENV SP,   Keller North America, and co-chair of the EFFC/DFI Sustainability Guides Task Group. “This guide is an important resource to help our ind...

Construction is officially underway on the SR 400 Express Lanes project, a major transportation initiative delivered by SR 400 Peach Partners, a consortium of ACCIONA, ACS Group and Meridiam, which covers the design, construction, financing and 55-year operation of a major new express lanes corridor in Atlanta.   ATLANTA, GEORGIA —  A formal ceremony took place in Alpharetta, bringing together the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT), the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA), the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), along with elected officials and project partners. The event, produced by True North 400, marked the groundbreaking of the SR 400 Express Lanes project. With an investment of approximately $10.8 billion (€9.8 billion), the project will add new, optional dynamically priced express lanes in both directions, encompassing a 16-mile stretch between the North Springs MARTA Station and north of McFarland Parkway.  Once complete, the project ...

Scott Lucas to Strengthen Civil Engineering Capabilities and Support Regional Growth Phoenix, AZ — Core States Group, a national provider of integrated architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) services, has welcomed Scott Lucas as Senior Civil Project Manager. Based in the firm’s newly added Phoenix office, Lucas will drive Core States Group’s strategic growth across the Greater Phoenix area and Southwest region by building a local team and leading civil project execution through the firm’s solutions-focused approach. He brings more than 20 years of experience in civil engineering, land development, and multidisciplinary project leadership.  Lucas’s addition reflects Core States Group’s continued investment in Greater Phoenix and the broader Southwest, where population growth is accelerating demand for infrastructure and development. As the company’s 24th office, the Phoenix location further strengthens the firm’s presence in the region and supports its ability to ...