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The Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association (MBCEA) announced its 2026 Building of the Year winners at the 57th Annual MBCEA Conference, held April 22–24 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Bethlehem, PA —  The overall Building of the Year award was presented to GBS Enterprises of Bel Aire, Kansas, for The Refinery Sports Complex in Garden City, Kansas. Additionally, Awards of Excellence and Merit were announced for buildings in three separate categories: Commercial, Community, and Manufacturing. “Each year, these awards showcase the innovation, craftsmanship, and commitment to quality that define our industry,” said Sasha Demyan, Executive Director of MBCEA. “From complex project execution to decades of leadership and service, this year’s honorees represent the very best of MBCEA and the metal building community.” The 2026 competition included 36 entries across four categories—Commercial, Community, Manufacturing, and Agricultural—demonstrating the continued grow...

Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced Braden Blake has been promoted to Principal, based in the firm’s Phoenix office. In this role, he will be responsible for leading the office and continue to strengthen the firm’s reputation as a trusted partner in the high-tech industry.  PHOENIX, AZ — Doug Gullo, Principal, Ware Malcomb, said, “As part of the office leadership team, Braden has played a key role in mentoring and developing team members while attracting new clients and expanding the types of projects we pursue. His ability to bring people together across offices and disciplines exemplifies our ‘One Team’ culture, and we congratulate him on this well-deserved promotion.” Blake initially joined Ware Malcomb in 2014 as an intern and, after a brief period away, returned to the firm in 2018 as a Project Manager. Since then, he has earned four promotions while expanding his leadership and impact within the Phoenix office.   His strong ...

Trusted, intuitive AI enhances design workflows, making it easier to move from creative concepts to 3D models WESTMINSTER, Colo.   — Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced a specialized integration with Claude, the large language model and AI assistant from Anthropic, that makes it easier for Trimble ®  SketchUp ®  software users to create 3D models directly from conversational text or speech prompts. The powerful new capabilities are enabled by a SketchUp Connector model context protocol (MCP) service that allows Claude to interact directly with SketchUp (.skp) files. The connectivity enhances existing design workflows and expands access to 3D modeling for people at any skill level. Trimble SketchUp is a professional-grade 3D modeling software used widely in architecture, design, construction and other fields. This is the first Connector created by Trimble that connects the SketchUp design environment with other tools via the MCP framework. Conversational 3D modeling...

Statewide Effort Will Help Agencies Understand When and How Road Pricing Can Reduce Congestion and Improve Reliability  SACRAMENTO, CA –  STV today announced it has been selected by the  California Association of Councils of Governments (CALCOG)  to lead a new statewide initiative evaluating how road pricing strategies can reduce congestion and improve travel reliability. The project is funded by a grant awarded to Caltrans, in partnership with CALCOG, through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Regional Infrastructure Accelerator program. As California faces rising congestion alongside new mobility and sustainability targets, the effort will establish the California Transportation Choices Partnership, a statewide coalition focused on communicating the costs and benefits of road pricing and accelerating the planning, development and delivery of projects that improve travel conditions. The initiative will examine how tools such as tolled and exp...

The One Water – South Wastewater Conveyance and Treatment Project will support long-term regional needs TAMPA, Fla. (April 27, 2026) — Garney has broken ground on the new One Water – South Wastewater Conveyance and Treatment Project (One Water Project) in Tampa, the largest capital improvement project in Hillsborough County’s history. The massive project supports the County’s efforts to expand its water reuse and meet future population growth. Garney is delivering the One Water Project through a progressive design-build approach with engineer Hazen & Sawyer along with subconsultants Ardurra, Stantec, and Wade Trim. The progressive design-build team is delivering all three major components of the wastewater project: the One Water Campus Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility (AWWTF), the Balm Road Super Lift Station, and over 20 miles of wastewater and reclaimed water pipelines. The treatment facility will be built for 24 million ...

STV today announced that Kris Strickler, PE, has joined the firm as senior vice president and national highways director, bringing more than 20 years of public-sector leadership to the firm’s highways expertise. He will help lead strategy, client service and delivery for complex, multi-jurisdictional corridor programs nationwide.    PORTLAND, OR —   Strickler brings more than two decades of leadership at the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Washington State Department of Transportation, overseeing multimodal delivery, operations and maintenance programs across the Pacific Northwest. As the second longest-serving director of ODOT, he advanced hundreds of capital projects statewide and is widely recognized for shaping multimodal programs that reduce congestion, expand user choice and strengthen both rural and urban economic mobility.  “ Kris has delivered some of the most complex, multi-jurisdictional transportation programs in the Pacific Northwest, s...

Every year, the Rising Stars award recognizes individuals who are helping shape what the AEC industry becomes next. The 2026 class feels especially reflective of the moment the industry is in right now.  This group stands out not just for what they’ve accomplished, but for how they’re doing it. They’re stepping into leadership earlier, navigating change in real time, and finding ways to move their teams and firms forward without a clear playbook. Whether it’s driving innovation, strengthening culture, mentoring others, or leading complex projects, this year’s Rising Stars are making meaningful contributions that extend beyond their roles.  What’s also clear about the 2026 class is their range. They represent different disciplines, firm sizes, and career paths, but they share a common thread: a willingness to take ownership and a mindset focused on growth. Many are not waiting for leadership opportunities...