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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...

By Luke Carothers  For years, AEC marketing has been about coordination.  It has been about making sure the message is consistent across channels, materials, and moments.  While that still matters, it’s no longer enough.  Today, the firms standing out are going further.  They’re creating campaigns that people experience rather than just see.  These campaigns reflect not only what the firm does, but what it stands for.  Campaigns that connect internally and externally in ways that feel seamless, intentional, and real.  That evolution defines the Integrated Marketing/Brand Awareness category of the Marketing Excellence Awards.  In 2025, the winners didn’t just meet the standard.  They expanded it.  From immersive, purpose-driven experiences to culturally relevant outreach and firmwide brand alignment, these campaigns show what happens when strategy, creativity, and exe...

$45 million dam rehabilitation improves flood control, public recreation, and dam safety Dallas, Texas — City of Dallas officials recently celebrated the completion of the Bachman Lake Dam and Spillway rehabilitation project.   The project improvements will ensure dam safety and regulatory compliance, minimize flood risk, and allow residents to enjoy the lake for years to come.   Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, led the detailed design of the improvements and dredging for Dallas Water Utilities (DWU). The project’s ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on March 31, 2026.  Designed for water supply, shaped by community Built in 1901 to create a water supply reservoir, Bachman Lake Dam was originally located in a low-density area outside the city. After years of significant population growth and development in Dallas, that location is now a residential and light industrial area. Due to its central location in Dallas, it is classified as a hig...

Coulsons Creek Road Merriwa (MR358) has officially reopened to traffic following the successful completion of a major civil infrastructure upgrade delivered by Daracon Group.  The road officially re-opened on 7 April, with all levels of Government represented including NSW Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison, Federal Member for Hunter, Dan Repacholi MP, Federal Member for New England Hon. Barnaby Joyce MP, Federal Member for the Upper Hunter Dave Layzell MP and Upper Hunter Shire Mayor Maurice Collison in attendance.  Daracon Group commenced two years of complex construction in challenging environmental and geological conditions in February 2024, with final project activities completed in February 2026.  Michael Rummery, Divisional Manager Hunter Civil – Daracon Group, said the milestone represented a significant achievement for the project team.  “Reopening Coulsons Creek Road today was a major milestone and a credit to the dedication and professionalism of ever...

KAI is proud to announce the hiring of Conni Morey as its new vice president of marketing, based in the firm’s Dallas-Fort Worth office. DALLAS, TEXAS — Morey is a strategic marketing leader with more than 25 years of experience elevating brand presence and driving growth across the AEC industry. In her new role, she will oversee KAI’s marketing strategy, guiding integrated initiatives aligned with the business development goals of the firm’s four business units: KAI Design, KAI Engineering, KAI Build and KAI 360 Construction Services. “Conni is a great addition to our exceptional marketing team. As national and local business climates are changing rapidly, our four business entities need varied marketing strategies,” said KAI President Darren L. James, FAIA, NOMA, NCARB. “We are taking a holistic approach to providing the appropriate resources for each. Conni brings fresh ideas to the table and will work closely with leadership to deliver on KAI’s promise to transform communities t...

First new U.S. refinery in more than 50 years IRVING, Texas —   Fluor Corporation  (NYSE: FLR) announced today that it has been selected by America First Refining (AFR) to execute the front-end engineering and design (FEED) for their large-scale refining facility in Brownsville, Texas. The AFR facility is the first new refinery to be constructed in the United States in more than 50 years. Fluor will recognize the undisclosed contract value in the first quarter of 2026. The facility will leverage commercially proven technologies to cleanly and efficiently process American shale oil into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. Upon completion, the refinery is expected to process more than 60 million barrels per year of domestic crude, supporting domestic energy resilience and cleaner fuel innovation. “We are honored to partner with America First Refining on this landmark U.S. project,” said Pierre Bechelany, Fluor’s Business Group President of Energy Solutions. “Together, AFR and Flu...

As the Utilities sector faces mounting pressure to modernize aging infrastructure and strengthen data and process governance,  IMAGINiT Technologies , a division of Rand Worldwide, will showcase the solutions and expertise that have made it a trusted advisor to leading utility organizations at the  2026 Substation Design Solution Industry Consortium Conference (SDSIC) . BALTIMORE, MD — As a Peak sponsor, IMAGINiT experts will deliver five conference sessions and host conversations with utility leaders at the company’s tabletop exhibit, April 13–16 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. “As utilities modernize their infrastructure and operations, success depends on experienced partners who understand the realities of the industry,” said Bill Zavadil, president and chief operating officer of Rand Worldwide. “Our continued investment in utility-specific expertise, along with long-term partnerships such as our collaboration with Spatial Business Systems (SBS) to...