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Headquartered in the UK, Phenna Group has grown rapidly over the last few years to become one of the world’s leading Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (“TICC”) businesses by partnering with independent companies serving a variety of key, mission-critical sectors around the globe. Phenna Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of MLA Geotechnical, a leading geotechnical testing, inspection and engineering services provider based in Austin, Texas. This marks Phenna’s 9th acquisition in 2026 and further strengthens its Infrastructure division in the Americas. About MLA Geotechnical  Founded in 1964, MLA Geotechnical has built a strong reputation and is widely recognised as a premier geotechnical inspection firm in the Austin area, underpinned by long-standing client relationships, technical excellence and a commitment to integrity. The business supports a broad range of clients, including homebuilders, commercial developers, municipalities, school districts an...

$200M facility to enhance regional water security and sustainability  RENO, Nev. — Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) has selected  Carollo Engineers  to provide construction management services for the  Advanced Purified Water Facility (APWF)  project. Undertaken by  OneWater Nevada , a regional collaboration led by the City of Reno and TMWA, the $200 million facility will be Nevada’s first water purification and reuse project. The initiative represents a major investment in regional water resource optimization, conservation, and innovative treatment technology. To be located a few miles north of Reno, the APWF was identified as a critical component of the region’s comprehensive water management strategy. TMWA and the City of Reno have committed substantial resources to this major initiative to produce Category A+ Advanced Purified Water, optimize aquifer storage and recovery, and provide a drought-proof supply for the region’s growing population....

Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced Lauren Leyrer, PE, has been promoted to Director, Civil Engineering, based in the firm’s Atlanta office. In this new role, she will focus on expanding Ware Malcomb’s market presence in Metro Atlanta, strengthening client relationships, and supporting the continued growth of the firm’s civil engineering practice across the Southeast.  Atlanta, Ga. — Ed Wilkes, PE, Regional Director, Civil Engineering, Ware Malcomb, said, “Since joining Ware Malcomb in 2024, Lauren’s expertise in Georgia land development and her strong business development efforts have helped secure a variety of new projects and clients for the firm. Lauren has quickly built a strong civil engineering team in Atlanta through exceptional client service and efficient engineering solutions, and we congratulate her on this well-deserved promotion.” In addition to leading successful projects, Leyrer is actively engaged in strengthening the Atlant...

Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced construction is complete on The Collective at Sorrento Mesa, an office condominium project in San Diego. SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The firm’s San Diego office provided architecture, interiors and civil engineering services for the two-building, two-story 33,000 square foot project, located at 5665 and 5677 Oberlin Dr. in the city’s Sorrento Mesa neighborhood.   Developed by Abington Emerson Investments, the project repositions two existing buildings with open office layouts, creating up to 26 suites available for individual purchase. Designed to accommodate small and mid-sized owner-occupied businesses, The Collective offers a refreshed, modern environment for a range of professional office and medical uses. Robert Park, Director, Architecture, Ware Malcomb, said, “the client’s objective was to align the property with today’s demand for smaller, ownership-based workspaces, and support individual ownership oppor...

With a legacy stretching back to 1964, independent MEP and sustainability consultancy  Wallace Whittle  is celebrating a pivotal milestone; the fifth anniversary of its return to UK ownership. The amicable 2021 management buy-out from German giant TÜV SÜD, after 10 years under the brand, allowed Wallace Whittle to reclaim its roots while also becoming the catalyst for rapid acceleration of the partner-led consultancy. With the firm boasting more than 60 years of engineering excellence, the last five years have represented a deliberate ‘next chapter’ of evolution. The Scottish headquartered business has undergone a significant transformation, safeguarding a team of 80 and growing it to more than 200 specialists, increasing its turnover from £8m to £20m and expanding its geographic footprint across the UK and Ireland. Managing director Allan McGill, who started at the company as a trainee engineer in 1995, said: “It’s an incredibly proud moment, celebrating five years of outs...

The all-electric Plane Train has played a central role in the growth of the world’s busiest airport. The agreement continues Alstom’s 45-year-long partnership with the City of Atlanta and helps support nearly 140 local direct jobs. The contract extension is valued at approximately 140 million euros. Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, announced today that it has received a five-year contract extension to operate and maintain the Innovia automated people mover (APM) at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The agreement, valued at approximately 140 million euros ($160 million USD), continues a partnership that dates to the debut of the airport’s Plane Train in 1980. The Plane Train is an integral part of the world’s busiest airport, connecting passengers easily even as the airport has grown, ensuring that traveling between terminals never takes more than a few minutes. Alstom operates the Plane Train 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In 2025, the ...

Dr. Mohamed ElGawady, a professor of civil engineering and Alard and Sheri Kaplan Faculty Scholar at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been elected a Fellow of the American Concrete Institute (ACI).  ROLLA, Mo. —  “I am deeply honored to be elected a Fellow of the American Concrete Institute,” ElGawady says. “This recognition reflects the collective achievements of my students, collaborators and mentors who share a commitment to advancing resilient and sustainable infrastructure. It strengthens my resolve to continue serving the profession and preparing the next generation of engineers to lead with innovation and purpose.”  ACI is an international organization that develops and shares knowledge on concrete materials, design and construction that has approximately 40,000 members across 120 countries. Fellows must have at least 15 years of ACI membership and are selected based on outstanding contributions to the field and significant service to the inst...