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After Nearly 20 Years of Service, Brian Best to Retire, Stefani Bonato Appointed General Counsel NEW YORK, NY — Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, today announced a leadership transition in its U.S. building operations. Brian Best, General Counsel of Skanska USA Building, will retire effective April 10, 2026. Stefani Bonato will transition into the role of Senior Vice President – General Counsel, effective March 30, 2026. Stefani will serve as the business unit’s primary internal legal advisor, overseeing its Legal, Ethics & Compliance, and Insurance & Bonding functions.  During his 17-year tenure, Best advanced from Corporate Counsel to General Counsel, playing a critical role in guiding complex legal matters and contributing deep institutional knowledge to the organization. His career is distinguished by a unique foundation rooted in engineering and evolving into senior legal leadership. “For nearly two decades, Brian has played a critical r...

The Deep Foundations Institute Educational Trust, in partnership with the DFI Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) Committee, is accepting applications from April 1 through May 15 for its  Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) Professional Development Grants .  Hawthorne, N.J. — Twelve grants of $1,750 each will be awarded to women working in the design or construction of deep foundations to support professional growth and industry engagement. Grant recipients will be invited to attend the DFI   51st Annual Conference on Deep Foundations , taking place November 2–5 in Orlando, Florida. The grants help offset travel and related expenses for attending the conference. Recipients will also receive complimentary conference registration and will be recognized during the WiDF Committee’s networking reception. “The goal of DFI’s Women in Deep Foundations Committee is to increase networking opportunities and improve retention of women in the deep foundations industry,” says Emma Mignea...

Fuscoe Engineering, Inc. is pleased to welcome Anthony Haro, PLS, to its Ontario office as a Senior Project Manager. With over 40 years of experience in land surveying, mapping, and project management, Anthony will provide his expertise to clients throughout the Inland Empire and Los Angeles regions. ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA —  Known for his collaborative spirit and client-first mindset, Anthony is a natural fit for Fuscoe’s survey and mapping team. He has spent most of his career providing services in the Counties of San Bernardino, Riverside, and Los Angeles, contributing to successful projects for both public and private clients. In addition to his work, Anthony has a passion for helping develop future Land Surveyors, devoting time over the last 25 years as an instructor for the Southern California Surveyors Joint Apprenticeship Committee.  “We’re excited to welcome Anthony Haro, PLS, to the Fuscoe Team,”  said Kurt Troxell, PLS, Principal and Senior Project Manager, Surv...

BKF Engineers and MNS Engineers, both known for their commitment to excellence, innovation, and community impact, are proud to announce their merger is now complete. OAKLAND, Calif. — This strategic step brings together two trailblazing infrastructure consulting firms launching one powerful brand:  BKF . United by a shared commitment, this merger reflects our intentional growth strategy to better serve clients and employees across the Western United States. BKF is positioned to become the #1 firm in the West. With nearly 800 professionals in over 20 offices, our integrated firm unites to bring together best-in-class reach and depth across the Transportation, Water, Government and Development markets with enhanced capabilities in Planning, Engineering, Surveying, and Construction Management. We are expanding our existing strengths while creating a shared culture that reflects and respects each firm’s legacy. Our clients will continue working with the same trusted teams backed by...

By Liisa Andreassen   A Track Record That Speaks for Itself   In the AEC industry, individual recognition matters. But when one firm consistently produces Rising Stars year after year, it points to something much bigger than individual achievement.  Since Zweig Group’s Rising Stars program launched in 2020, Galloway has emerged as one of the most decorated firms in the country, tied for the highest number of winners in the program’s history. From 2022 through 2025, seven employees have earned the distinction: Blake Olson, Kyle Pollock, Lisa Metzger, and Aaron Johnston, Jessica Greenough, Kristen Judish, and most recently, Nico Redfern.  That kind of consistency isn’t luck. It’s intentional.  A Culture Built to Develop Leaders   Firms don’t produce a steady pipeline of Rising Stars by accident. At Galloway, the foundation is a deliberate, values-driven culture focused on developing w...

Outstanding and Excellent Chapter designations recognize exceptional education, outreach, and industry engagement FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. —  The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recognized a distinguished group of Chapters from around the world with Excellent and Outstanding ACI Chapters on Monday, March 30, 2026, during the Spring ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont, Ill. This recognition highlights the  ACI Chapters  worldwide that are most involved and offer many activities for their members, including leadership in advancing concrete knowledge, professional development, and industry engagement. The awards are granted based on points earned. Each year, all ACI Chapters are required to file an annual report in accordance with the  ACI Strategic Plan . Points are then earned based on each Chapter’s activities as recorded in their annual report. The Excellent award is based on a higher level of points earned. The Outstanding award is still very good, but those Cha...

Texas-based water infrastructure achievement and groundbreaking LiDAR surveying innovation demonstrate excellence in multidisciplinary engineering solutions  HOUSTON, TX — BGE, Inc., a leading full-service, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm and infrastructure solutions provider for the public and private sectors, is proud to announce that the firm has earned two prestigious distinctions from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) in its 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) program.  BGE received a 2026 ACEC Texas Gold Award and National Recognition for its innovative LiDAR-based bridge survey work on the FM 3286 (E. Lucas Road) Reconstruction Project at Lake Lavon in the Dallas metroplex. The firm also earned a 2026 ACEC Texas Silver Award and National Recognition for its Alliance Regional Water Authority (ARWA) Phase 1B Segment C Water Pipeline Project in Central Texas.  This recognition underscores BGE’s commitment to technical excellen...