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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...

City of Odessa moves forward to modernize aging facility and strengthen long-term reliability ODESSA, Texas –  Carollo Engineers  has been selected to design and provide engineering services during construction for the new and improved  Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant (BDWRP) , to replace the aging facility. The selection builds on Carollo’s prior work at the site, including a Condition Assessment and Facility Master Plan that augmented the city’s modernization strategy. The project supports Odessa’s goal to modernize the facility while maintaining uninterrupted wastewater treatment and reuse service for the community and industrial customers. Originally constructed in 1977, the BDWRP was most recently expanded in 1995. It is rated to treat an average daily flow of 12.7 million gallons per day (MGD) and a peak two-hour flow of 47 MGD. Most of the treated effluent is reused by industrial customers or for irrigation, while the remaining small portion is d...

Mead & Hunt Welcomes Hunter Research, Expanding Cultural Resources Reach Across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast  MIDDLETON, WIS.  — Mead & Hunt, Inc. (Mead & Hunt), a national architectural, engineering, planning, and construction services firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hunter Research, Inc. (Hunter Research), a respected cultural resource consulting firm headquartered in Trenton, New Jersey.  “Hunter Research brings deep expertise, trusted client relationships, and a strong regional presence that complements our cultural resources portfolio,” says Mead & Hunt CEO Amy Squitieri. “This acquisition is a natural fit for both organizations. Together we can offer expanded service to clients, create new opportunities for employees, and continue broadening the reach of our cultural resources practice while staying true to the values that define both firms.”  Founded in 1986, Hunter Research has spent four decades helping public and pr...

Addition of ecology and biodiversity specialists enhances the ability to deliver sustainable outcomes for clients, communities, and nature Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has acquired  Niche , a 200-person environmental consultancy headquartered in Sydney, Australia, along with its wholly owned subsidiary,  Ausecology . The addition strengthens Stantec’s ability to help clients advance critical infrastructure and development projects while protecting and restoring the natural environments communities depend on. Recognized nationally for its leadership in ecology, heritage, natural capital, and land restoration, Niche brings a strong east coast presence and a team of highly respected specialists whose work has helped balance growth, conservation, and cultural stewardship across Australia. Together, Stantec and Niche are creating one of the country’s leading environmental services practices with bicoastal operations, positioned to support cli...

BOSTON – Ames & Gough, a leading insurance broker and risk management consultant specializing in serving design professionals, law firms, associations/nonprofits and other professional service organizations, today announced the appointments of Michele Lan and Rachelle Tucker as vice presidents in the firm’s Boston office.  “As our clients throughout New England face an expanding, accelerating and complex risk environment, they have increasingly relied on Ames & Gough for innovative approaches to address their varied exposures and help drive their success,” said Brett Gough, COO and head of Boston operations at Ames & Gough. “As key leaders of our team in Boston, both Michele and Rachelle have had a tremendous impact on our ability to drive results for clients. While Michele has consistently delivered on our administrative priorities, including steady operational and team-performance gains and advancing our technology, Rachelle has distinguished herself through exce...

Rashed Islam, P.E., PTOE, a transportation industry leader who has championed innovative engineering approaches and overseen a growing program across the central U.S., has been promoted to be HDR’s professional services director for transportation. In his new role, Islam will oversee the firm’s integrated approach to infrastructure delivery, comprising dozens of transportation services provided by more than 5,000 transportation professionals, including engineering, construction, program management, environmental, planning and advisory practices. Based in Austin, Texas, Islam will work with practice leaders to foster professional growth and technical leadership while competitively positioning HDR in the global infrastructure marketplace. He will provide strategic leadership as it relates to improving standards and implementing strong quality assurance and risk management practices, as well as coordinating the company’s approach to developing new technologies and transportation ...

Phenna Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Sturbridge Metallurgical Services, Inc., a leading provider of metallurgical, materials and microscopy testing services headquartered in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, USA. The acquisition further strengthens Phenna Group’s specialist materials testing capabilities across North America, enhancing its ability to support customers operating in highly regulated industries with specialist testing, technical assurance and compliance services. Courtney Grimes, President of Sturbridge Metallurgical Services, shared: “Joining Phenna Group marks an exciting new chapter for SMS. We are incredibly proud of the reputation and technical expertise we have built over the last three decades, and we are excited to continue that journey as part of an international group that shares our commitment to technical excellence, customer service and long-term growth. We look forward to the opportunities this partnership creates for our e...