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Each year, the American Public Works Association (APWA) and its more than 30,000 members invite communities across North America to celebrate the vital role public works plays in everyday life during National Public Works Week (NPWW). KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In 2026, NPWW will happen May 17–23, recognizing the dedicated professionals who plan, design, build, manage, and maintain the infrastructure that supports a high quality of life for millions of families across the United States and Canada. Observed annually during the third week of May, NPWW began in 1960 as a public education initiative by APWA and was formally proclaimed by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, highlighting the essential contributions of public works to strong, thriving communities. This year’s theme, “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community,” acknowledges that the roots of service run deep in public works. It’s what has propelled public works innovations that have helped our communities...

Thames Water has awarded Barhale the contract to complete the final leg of the £17M Greenwich Trunk Main scheme, securing water supply and improving network resilience for Southeast London. Civil engineering, infrastructure and tunnelling specialist Barhale will deliver Phase Three of the 4km programme by installing the final 1km of ductile iron pipeline using open-cut from the Blackwall Lane roundabout to the O2 arena. It follows the completion of Phase One (2.7km, Greenwich Park – Blackwall Lane roundabout) and Phase Two (80m across the new Silvertown Tunnel). The Greenwich Trunk Main scheme connects to an existing 800mm diameter water main at Croon’s Hill. It crosses Greenwich Park and then continues to the Peninsula. Phase One was the largest construction project undertaken in the park since the 2012 London Olympics. The driver for this project is the need to increase water network capacity within the Greenwich Peninsula area, which is experiencing significant develope...

Caddell Construction is proud to announce the promotion of Warren Wheat to Construction Executive. MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Wheat joined Caddell in 2019 as a senior project manager, bringing more than two decades of industry experience. Since then, he has played a key role in delivering complex projects for some of the company’s largest clients, leading high-functioning teams and fostering long-term client partnerships. “Warren consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence and client service,” said Zach Moore, President – Commercial. “With his entrepreneurial spirit and strong client relationships, we are positioning him to better serve our customers today and into the future.” Most recently, Wheat has led a suite of Caddell’s active mission critical projects, ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget. In his new role, he will continue to oversee data center and mission critical work for specified clients while further mentoring and developing tea...

Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, today announced it has been awarded a contract by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to deliver the $1.06 billion North Station Draw One Bridge Replacement and Associated Track & Signal Upgrades project across Cambridge, Boston and Somerville, MA. Boston, MA —  The project will modernize a critical rail corridor serving more than 11 million riders a year and strengthen connectivity across the Greater Boston region. VHB, a leading engineering, planning, and design company headquartered in Watertown, MA, is the design partner for the design-build contract. “We are proud to partner with the MBTA on this transformative infrastructure investment that will enhance reliability, and support the region’s growing transit needs,” said Paul Pedini, senior vice president of Skanska USA Civil. “By leveraging innovative design and construction solutions, our team will deliver a future-ready rail network while...

Erin Slayton, P.E., has been elected chair of WTS International, continuing a tradition of notable HDR participation in WTS. Her two-year term as chair follows two years as vice chair of the 10,000-member organization committed to advancing women in transportation. Slayton serves as HDR’s program management director and has been an active participant with WTS for much of her 25-year career. Based in South Carolina, she helped charter the state chapter in 2019 after moving to the area. “WTS International is an amazing organization, and I’m humbled to be a leader among all these phenomenal women,” Slayton said. “WTS has been a transformative part of my own career journey, and I look forward to supporting each of our 73 chapters in their day-to-day work expanding and improving opportunities for other women in our industry.” HDR has long been involved with WTS and its mission and was recently named  Employer of the Year  by the organization for its commitment to suppo...

International stair and specialty metal contractor supports Ford’s 2.1 million-square-foot Dearborn headquarters through early design-assist collaboration and delivery of custom stair and architectural metal systems NEW YORK, NY — Synergi, an award-winning international engineering, fabrication, and installation firm specializing in turnkey architectural stair systems and complex metalwork, announced its contribution to Ford Motor Company’s new World Headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, where the firm delivered a custom stair and architectural metal package for the 2.1 million-square-foot campus centerpiece. Designed by Snøhetta in collaboration with Arcadis, IBI Group, and Ford’s in-house design team, and constructed by Barton Malow, the four-story headquarters anchors the company’s broader 700-acre Dearborn campus transformation and will accommodate approximately 4,000 employees across research, design, engineering, and office functions. As part of the project, Synergi en...

Howard Perko, Ph.D., P.E., Magnum Piering Hawthorne, N.J. — Howard Perko, Ph.D., P.E.,   director of engineering at Magnum Piering, has been selected as the 2026–2027 Traveling Lecturer. Recognized for his sense of humor, engaging teaching style and commitment to advancing the profession, Perko will travel and present a series of lectures to university students, professional groups and industry associations. He is available, on request of DFI, to present lectures September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027. The Traveling Lecture program promotes engineering and construction in the field of deep foundations, excavation support, ground improvement and tunneling by encouraging students to explore a career in the geotechnical industry, providing information on topics of interest to members of the industry and raising awareness of how DFI and its activities support the industry.  Perko is a licensed professional engineer in 18 states, holds seven patents and has authored more than...