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Phase 2 Design Amendment Positions Project Nearly Two Years Ahead of Schedule AUSTIN, TX — STV today announced a major design amendment and early works package that accelerates Phase 2 of the City of Kyle’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) expansion. As part of the city’s $200 million-plus investment in its wastewater treatment improvements, STV is leading the expansion project, introducing advanced nutrient removal technologies and upgraded equipment to double the plant’s flow capacity and achieve compliance with new regulatory requirements ahead of schedule.  “This expansion is about more than just capacity, it’s about resilience,”  said  Lindsay Webb, vice president and water area manager for STV’s Central Texas region . “Our partnership with Kyle will strengthen infrastructure for decades, supporting sustainable growth, compliance and environmental stewardship....

CHICAGO, Ill. /PRNewswire/ — Lochner, an Egis Group company, is pleased to announce that Charlotte A. Maddox, PE, D.WRE, CFM has joined the firm as National Water Practice Lead. In this role, Maddox will provide strategic leadership for Lochner’s national water practice, supporting growth, operational excellence, and the delivery of water, wastewater, stormwater, and water resources programs across the United States. Maddox brings nearly 30 years of experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex water and infrastructure programs for public- and private-sector clients. Her career spans executive leadership, business line management, and technical delivery, with a record of driving growth, improving operational performance, and leading transformational initiatives within large engineering organizations. Prior to joining Lochner, Maddox held senior executive leadership roles at AtkinsRéalis, where she most recently served as National Business Line Leader f...

Watertown, Mass. — VHB is pleased to announce that  Andrew J. (Andy) Gillespie, PE, PEng,  has joined the company as a Senior Vice President, Corporate Transportation Market Leader. In this role, Andy will work across VHB’s footprint to drive growth and innovation with Departments of Transportation (DOTs), transit and rail agencies, aviation clients, and port and toll authorities , advancing VHB’s vision of being a trusted advisor and integrated partner to transportation agencies across the East Coast and beyond. Andy will strengthen VHB’s presence as a go-to consultant for full lifecycle services, from planning and environmental review through design, construction support, and program management. In this capacity,  Andy will partner with regional market and service leaders to help clients navigate funding, regulatory, operational, and technology challenges while delivering projects that improve mobility, enhance state of good repair, and advance environmental stewa...

Portland, OR —  Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) is calling its global community together. The organization’s 2026 Annual Conference,  Building Tomorrow Together , will take place February 26–28, 2026, in Portland, Oregon, convening students, professionals, and partners committed to advancing infrastructure equity through engineering. The three-day, in-person experience will bring together EWB-USA volunteers, national and international NGO partners, academic institutions, and industry leaders for hands-on learning, collaboration, and connection. Attendees can expect 48 confirmed sessions, including immersive workshops in water testing, solar energy, GIS, advocacy, and leadership designed to deliver skills participants can immediately apply in their EWB-USA projects and careers. The conference will include engaging keynote speakers, including Andrea Johnson, Executive Director of Green Empowerment, and Olga Morales Pate, CEO of Rural Community Assistance Partnershi...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Caddell Construction proudly announces the promotion of Justin Spafford to vice president, commercial. In his new role, Spafford will relocate to Columbus, Ohio, where he will focus on the successful opening of Caddell’s newest corporate office and steady growth of the company’s portfolio. Spafford joined Caddell in September 2023 as a senior project manager and was promoted to construction executive shortly thereafter. In just over two years with the company, he has overseen the successful completion of projects totaling more than $400 million in gross revenue while helping expand Caddell’s presence across multiple markets. Prior to joining Caddell, Spafford spent nearly 20 years with Flintco Construction, advancing from superintendent to senior project manager. Throughout his career, he has delivered projects across a wide range of sectors, including education, sports and recreation, healthcare and mixed-use developments. “Justin leads with integrity, builds st...

A Case Study of Tangram Interiors & Studio Other’s Collaboration for Dude Perfect’s New Home Base Overview In 2025, Dude Perfect, the global entertainment group known for their jaw-dropping trick shots and larger-than-life personalities, set out to build their third and most ambitious headquarters yet.  Located in Frisco, Texas, the 80,000-square-foot facility would need to embody the brand’s high-energy culture, while also serving as a professional hub for content production, business operations, and team growth. Tangram Interiors and Studio Other were brought in as trusted partners to bring this vision to life. Their task: create an environment that felt undeniably “Dude Perfect” while providing the adaptability, durability, and professional polish of a world-class workplace. Purpose The new headquarters was intended to become the heart of the Dude Perfect brand. As such, the vision centered on creating a space that celebrated the brand through bold design, playful feat...

Hawthorne, N.J. —  Registration is officially open for DFI’s 51st Annual Conference on Deep Foundations (DFI51) taking place November 2–5, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. This year’s event spotlights the global implications of sea level impacts and expects to draw more than 1,000 professionals from geotechnical engineering and construction, policy, finance, insurance, flood management and beyond. Register to attend, sponsor and exhibit at  dfi-events.org/dfi51 . “DFI51 brings together experts from around the world—across disciplines, industries and organizations—to collaborate on actionable solutions to this pressing challenge,” says Conference Chair Mary Ellen Large, P.E., BS.GE, Geotechnica. “DFI51 is your opportunity to learn, listen, contribute and be part of the conversations shaping how our industry responds to sea level challenges and the wide range of actions needed to address them.” The DFI51 program features a robust, multi-day program including well-kno...