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Members recognized in categories such as Honorary, Fellow, and 50-Year  FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 30, 2026  — The American Concrete Institute (ACI) today announced it recognized outstanding leaders and contributors to the global concrete industry during the  Spring 2026 ACI Concrete Convention  in Rosemont, Ill. The Institute’s prestigious honors and awards celebrate individuals whose careers, research, leadership, and service have significantly advanced concrete technology, education, and industry practice worldwide. During the convention, ACI bestowed its highest honor –  ACI Honorary Membership  – upon five distinguished members whose careers have demonstrated exceptional leadership and enduring contributions to the concrete industry and the Institute. The 2026 ACI Honorary Members are: David A. Lange Fred Goodwin Frances Griffith Ari De Paula Machado H. Celik Ozyildirim First elected in 1926, an Honorary Member shall be a person of ...

STV today announced the opening of its new office in the Bank of America Plaza in Atlanta, Georgia, expanding its footprint in one of the nation’s fastest-growing infrastructure markets. The modern workspace enhances STV’s presence in the Southeast and strengthens the firm’s ability to deliver complex projects across the region. ATLANTA, GA   — The new office supports a multidisciplinary team delivering transportation, transit, water, buildings and community infrastructure projects. Partnering with state and local agencies, transit authorities and municipal clients, the team focuses on improving mobility, protecting water resources and promoting economic growth across metropolitan Atlanta and the broader Southeast. “Opening this new office in Midtown Atlanta gives us a strategic base in one of the country’s most vibrant infrastructure markets,”  said  Chris Haney, PE, president of the water operating group at STV .  “By expanding our presence in Midtown, we’re abl...

New AI framework aims to support wastewater operations WASHINGTON, DC — Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected to lead a new Water Research Foundation (WRF) project focused on applying artificial intelligence (AI) to wastewater treatment operations. The 31-month initiative is co-funded through WRF’s Tailored Collaboration Program, with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) in Maryland and Prince William Water in Virginia serving as coleading utility partners. Stantec will combine engineering and plant operations experience with advanced AI architecture to translate treatment data into actionable operational guidance. The firm will incorporate AI capabilities from EAOS, a wastewater-focused artificial intelligence firm, to advance digitally enabled treatment operations and support real-time operational decision-making. The Tailored Collaboration Program enables utilities to propose research topics and receive matchin...

By Luke Carothers  There are award winners, and then there are firms that redefine what winning looks like.  For Garver, that line has been crossed and redrawn entirely.  Year after year, the firm has appeared on the Best Firms to Work For  List.  Not as a one-time standout, but as a constant.  At a certain point, consistency like that stops fitting inside the category meant to measure it.  The standard must shift, and, when it does, recognition has to catch up.  The BFTWF Legacy category  was created to recognize what happens when excellence endures.  This Was Never About the Award   Inside Garver, the recognition was never treated as the goal, but rather as the signal.  It reflected something deeper that existed long before the awards and continues regardless of them.  For Laura Nick, Garver’s Chief Communications Officer, “ it’s always been about the employees ,” whi...

Skanska ,  a leading global construction and development firm , today announced the promotion of Mark Lootz to Vice President – Account Manager. Boston, MA — Within this new role, Lootz will be responsible for managing and advancing the growth of Skanska New England’s operations across the commercial, education, healthcare and sports and recreation markets, including sourcing and securing new projects while overseeing the successful execution of work currently underway. “Mark’s leadership, deep technical expertise and collaborative approach have made him a trusted partner to both our clients and project teams,” said Bryan Northrop, Executive Vice President – General Manager Skanska USA Building. “Over the past 13 years, he has successfully delivered some of our region’s most complex projects, while mentoring the next generation of talent within the firm. We look forward to seeing him continue strengthening our firm’s presence in New England in his new role.”  During his 13...

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced today it has released a new Certificate Program,  Low-Carbon Concrete: Quantification, Design, and Compliance .   A joint initiative between ACI University and  NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete ,   this new certificate program is designed to educate participants on the principles, tools, and practices used to understand, quantify, and reduce concrete’s embodied carbon. FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. —  The program provides a structured introduction to how carbon considerations are integrated into modern concrete design, material selection, specification, and construction, while maintaining required performance, durability, and constructability. Completion of the program earns up to 11 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). The program addresses the technical foundations of embodied carbon in concrete, including the role of cementitious binders, mixture design, and structural efficiency, as we...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Memphis District will perform a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. to signify the beginning of construction to update and expand the existing Greenbelt Landing at the north end of Mud Island near downtown Memphis.  MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Located at River Mile 738, Greenbelt Park spans approximately 102 acres of public green space along the Mississippi River. Originally constructed in the late 1960s as part of the Mississippi River & Tributaries Project, the park has long served as a community hub for recreation and river access. The Greenbelt Landing Project will enhance the park’s infrastructure and amenities, including repairs to the existing boat ramp, construction of a second upstream ramp, installation of mooring anchors, ADA-compliant parking upgrades, and additional lighting for safety and accessibility. The project is made possible through $3M in federal Community Directed Funding from the FY22 Workpla...