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The Polaris Project at Yukon University Achieved the First Zero Carbon Building Design Certification for the Region

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Stantec designed the science building for Canada’s first university North of the 60th parallel Yukon University’s Polaris Project has achieved Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) – Design Standard certification from the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC), marking a major milestone for low-carbon science and learning infrastructure in Canada’s North. Designed and engineered by Stantec, Polaris is the first building in the Canadian Territories to be certified under the  ZCB-Design Standard .  Located in Whitehorse, Yukon, the school is Canada’s first university North of the 60th parallel, a boundary separating the northern territories from southern provinces. The Stantec team developed the design in collaboration with First Nations partners, students, staff, and university leadership. Inspired by the Yukon River, the design reflects the river’s role in the territory’s cultural, social, and economic life.  Encompassing 2,300 square metres (24,700 squar...

Lochner Rebrands as Egis, Advancing Growth Strategy Across the U.S.

Following its 2025 merger, the company has unified under the Egis brand to accelerate growth, expand capabilities, and deliver enhanced solutions for infrastructure clients. CHICAGO – H.W. Lochner, Inc. (Lochner), a leading professional services firm with more than 80 years of experience delivering public infrastructure solutions, today announced it has officially rebranded as Egis. The transition marks a significant milestone in the company’s integration into the global Egis organization, a recognized leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations, and mobility services. The rebranding represents the next phase of integration following the merger completed on July 23, 2025. As Egis continues to prioritize expansion across the U.S. and North America, the unified brand reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to growth in the transportation, water, energy, and environmental markets while strengthening its ability to deliver end-to...

Skanska JV Awarded $2.43B Contract for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project in Van Nuys, CA

Los Angeles, CA –  Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, in a joint venture with Stacy Witbeck, today announced that it has been awarded an additional contract by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project in Van Nuys, CA. Along with preconstruction and early-works, the total contract value for the project is $2.43 billion.  The East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project is designed to expand transit access and strengthen connections along the Van Nuys Boulevard corridor. The addition of new stations and connections to existing services will provide a more reliable way for people to get to work, school and other regional destinations. This added continuity to the broader Los Angeles County rail system serves the communities of Panorama City, Arleta and Pacoima while supporting long-term mobility efforts.   This project is a Progressive Design-Build whi...

Ware Malcomb Announces Return of Luciana Arim as Regional Director in San Ramon Office 

SAN RAMON, Calif. –  Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced that Luciana Arim has returned to the firm as Regional Director, based in its San Ramon, CA, office. In this role, she will serve as office leader, providing strategic leadership for regional operations, mentoring multidisciplinary team members, strengthening client relationships, and supporting the firm’s continued expansion across key markets. She will also drive the continued growth of Ware Malcomb’s Science & Technology practice across the Northwest region.  Tom Jansen, Regional Vice President, Ware Malcomb, said, “Luciana’s deep understanding of Ware Malcomb’s culture, combined with her leadership experience, makes her return especially meaningful. Her experience leading teams and growing practices will be instrumental in strengthening our San Ramon office and expanding our presence in the region.” With more than 27 years of architectur...

Jackson-Shaw Breaks Ground on Horizon 35, a 908,730-square-foot Business Park in Denton, Texas

Phase I delivers 543,550 square feet across three buildings at the northeast corner of I-35 and Loop 288; now pre-leasing for Q3 2027 delivery DENTON, Texas  – Jackson-Shaw has broken ground on Horizon 35, a master-planned business park at the northeast corner of Interstate 35 and Loop 288 in Denton, Texas. Phase I will deliver 543,550 square feet across three rear-load buildings and is now pre-leasing for delivery in the third quarter of 2027. Strategically positioned along the I-35 corridor, Horizon 35 offers frontage and access to Interstate 35, Loop 288, and U.S. Highway 77, delivering exceptional visibility and connectivity for distribution, logistics, and manufacturing users. At full buildout, the development will total more than 900,000 square feet and accommodate a range of tenant sizes. A future Phase II offers up to 400,000 square feet for build-to-suit. “We set out to find the right site and build the kind of space we’d want to occupy ourselves: well locate...

New Trimble SketchUp Pro Civil Contractor Connects 3D Modeling with Field Layout and Earthmoving

Intuitive modeling and data sharing improve speed, precision and efficiency across design, survey and earthwork project phases WESTMINSTER, Colo. —  Trimble today announced the launch of Trimble ® SketchUp ®  Pro Civil Contractor, a connected software solution that combines the simplicity of SketchUp 3D modeling software with the power of the Trimble Siteworks positioning system for accurate site layout and quality control, giving civil contractors an easier way to move from design to field execution.  Designed for contractors performing earthwork, grading and utility construction, SketchUp Pro Civil Contractor gives users without deep 3D modeling skills a fast, intuitive way to create 3D earthwork models in Trimble SketchUp and bring them into Trimble Siteworks and the Trimble Earthworks grade control platform. This connected 3D-to-field workflow carries a single digital model from design through layout, construction and verification, reducing rework and improving accuracy. ...

Original Survey Solutions Names Tom Bacus Chief Operating Officer

Nationally recognized management expert joins OSS to support its next stage of growth Original Survey Solutions (OSS) continues to make waves in the AEC industry with the appointment of nationally known management and leadership expert Tom Bacus to the role of  Chief Operating Officer. Bacus brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience helping engineering and design firms improve operations, strengthen project delivery and build organizations capable of sustained growth. Most recently, he served as a national instructor with PSMJ Resources, where he taught project management, firm operations and leadership development to architecture, engineering and consulting professionals across North America. Earlier in his career, he held key leadership positions with organizations ranging from entrepreneurial startups to international engineering firms where he led operations, strategic planning, business development and post-merger integration. A surveying, engin...