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Hawthorne, N.J. – Mary Ellen Bruce Large, P.E., BC.GE, president of Geotechnica, has been named the recipient of DFI’s Distinguished Service Award (DSA), the institute’s highest individual honor. Large is the first woman to receive the award since its establishment in 1981. The DSA recognizes individuals who have made exceptionally valuable and lasting contributions to the advancement of the geotechnical industry. Large will receive the award at the  DFI 51st Annual Conference , November 2–5 in Orlando, Florida. “Mary Ellen has made an extraordinary and lasting contribution to the industry through her technical expertise, leadership, mentorship and tireless commitment to advancing our profession,” says Theresa Engler, DFI executive director. “Her work has strengthened the industry, fostered collaboration and helped develop the next generation of geotechnical professionals. Her selection as the first woman to receive DFI’s Distinguished Service Award marks another si...

As the largest day shelter in New England, St. Francis House provides essential support to more than 10,000 unhoused individuals annually. Now, thanks to a comprehensive, trauma-informed redesign by The Architectural Team (TAT), this 120-plus-year-old building just steps from Boston Common also stands as one the region’s most inspiring and welcoming social service hubs.  The transformation, which officially debuted this spring, dramatically reimagines St. Francis House’s 11-story space with a focus on reducing stress for individuals experiencing homelessness while integrating much-needed infrastructure upgrades and facilitating operational improvements that enhance the building’s day-to-day functionality.   Key design moves involved shifting dining functions and other larger gathering spaces from the lobby area to a dedicated upper floor, in order to make the entry experience less overwhelming for guests. Based on a series of interviews and workshops, TAT also reorgani...

Former Urbint strategy executive brings deep utility and operational expertise to support FYLD’s next phase of growth across the U.S. HOUSTON  —  FYLD , the AI-powered operating system for high-risk fieldwork, today announced the appointment of Sonam Kala as Vice President of Strategy and Growth. Based in Houston, Kala will lead strategic growth initiatives with an initial focus on expanding FYLD’s presence across the U.S. utility and infrastructure sectors. The appointment follows FYLD’s $41 million Series B funding earlier this year and the company’s growing adoption across the U.S., where customers include Ferrovial, Quanta Services, and Sulzer. U.S. revenue grew more than 60% in the first half of 2026, with the market expected to account for more than 40% of FYLD’s total revenue by year-end. Kala will help identify new market opportunities and strengthen FYLD’s position across key sectors as organizations increasingly invest in AI to improve field pe...

The new facility will strengthen emergency response capabilities through a firefighter-focused design Athens, Tenn. – Wold Architects and Engineers  (Wold) recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the City of Athens Fire Station No. 3, marking a major milestone in a collaborative effort to strengthen the public safety needs of the city. City leaders, firefighters, community members and project partners gathered to commemorate the start of construction on the approximately 10,000-square-foot facility, which will expand response coverage in southeastern Athens and support the Athens Fire Department’s evolving operational needs. Wold is providing architectural, interior design and engineering services for the city’s third fire station, working closely with Athens Fire Department personnel, city leadership and Athens Utilities Board throughout planning and design. The three-bay station puts firefighters at the center of the design, creating a facility tailored to the demands of t...

Prestigious annual awards program recognizes infrastructure professionals who use Bentley software in exceptional ways to drive real-world impact EXTON, Pa.  –  Bentley Systems, Incorporated  (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the finalists for its 2026 Year in Infrastructure (YII) Awards program. For more than two decades, the annual awards have celebrated infrastructure professionals and their innovative use of Bentley software to improve how infrastructure is designed, built, and operated. Selected by independent panels of global industry experts, this year’s finalists demonstrate how infrastructure professionals are leveraging technologies including digital twins and AI to deliver highly efficient project outcomes. In a review of the 36 finalist projects, 24 finalists reported using AI in some form, while 22 showed strong or supporting evidence of a connected digital foundation. “The YII Awards honor the professionals behind...

By Liisa Andreassen   Faith Group has never measured its success by keeping pace with competitors. Instead, the firm has focused on staying ahead of client needs, investing in its people and building expertise in highly-specialized technology systems. That strategy has paid off, earning the company a spot on the 2026 Zweig Group Hot Firm List at No. 30 among the nation’s fastest-growing AEC firms.  For Loren Boyd, Director of Marketing, the recognition carries special meaning. Having joined Faith Group in 2011 as its sixth employee, she’s witnessed and helped shape the firm’s transformation into a national leader with eight offices and more than 160 employees.  “It’s one thing to look back at our own growth,” Boyd says. “It’s another to see how we compare across the industry. While we don’t spend much time measuring ourselves against others, it’s an honor to be recognized alongside firms we know and...

Naja Brings Expertise in Strategic Leadership, Capital Investment and Enterprise Transformation NEW YORK, NY  – STV today announced that Khaled Naja, PE, CCM, NAC, a globally recognized infrastructure executive, has joined the firm’s advisory board. Naja brings decades of leadership advising executive teams and boards on the strategic decisions that shape complex infrastructure investments and long-term organizational performance. “Khaled’s experiences at the intersection of strategy, capital and execution provide a unique perspective on what is critical to the future of infrastructure,” said  Greg Kelly, CEO at STV.  “His ability to align long-term strategy with capital investment decisions will strengthen how we help clients navigate an increasingly dynamic infrastructure landscape.” Naja currently serves as CEO of Core Group Partners, where he supports global infrastructure, transportation and capital development strategies. Throughout his career, he has served in e...