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Acquisition provides one view into every source of project data, delivering the context needed for reliable answers BOSTON  —  Newforma , the leading project and information management company for architecture, engineering, construction and owner (AECO) firms, today announced it has acquired  Lumi AI , a Toronto company whose analytics engine turns plain-language questions into accurate, explainable answers. According to Newforma, AI used to inform project decisions should meet three tests. Answers must be explainable, so the reasoning is visible. They must be verifiable against the source data, so they can be checked. And they must be accurate enough to act on, because on a live project a decision carries liability. Lumi built its engine around those tests. It asks clarifying questions when a prompt is vague, shows the logic behind every answer, and proactively flags data quality problems when it finds them. Architecture and engineering firms hold years of project history...

You likely know the architect, artist and developer Victor Body-Lawson, FAIA, a valuable source on affordable housing, enlivening urban mixed-use campuses, and empowering diverse residents and communities. If not, you may recognize his design signature and unmistakable color palette of warm, dark grays and black hues.  Body-Lawson’s impressive footprint is further expanding. Harlem-based Body Lawson Associates Architects & Planners, also known as BLA, has designed large-scale new affordable housing developments in Harlem and the Bronx, new learning environments for Baruch College and Columbia University, and mixed-use developments for various religious congregations in urban and suburban settings. In most recent news, Body-Lawson has been shortlisted as part of a joint venture set to design new K-12 schools in New York City, with longtime partner firm WXY. The two have presented the third phase of their award-winning mixed-use campus  La Peninsula  in the Bronx to...

Bradley Touchstone, FAIA, a bridge architecture leader known for his work on major structures throughout North America, has joined HDR as a transportation market and program growth strategist. Touchstone brings three decades of experience developing complex and signature bridges, with a career focused on integrating architecture, engineering, constructability and community priorities into major infrastructure projects. His portfolio includes the Gordie Howe International Bridge, Portage Bay Bridge, Hastings Bridge over the Mississippi River and other prominent structures across the U.S. At HDR, Touchstone will work with the firm’s technical and market leaders to identify and pursue major transportation programs and projects, and he will help lead the technical execution of strategic pursuits. He will also represent HDR through industry organizations and activities. “Great infrastructure comes from understanding much more than a structure. It reflects the people, place and ...

When ISG opened its first Northwest Arkansas office in Spring 2024, the firm entered a region where innovation was moving quickly and relationships ran deep. With the area emerging as a center for mass timber construction, ISG faced the challenge of building credibility among an established network of academic and industry leaders.  Opportunity came from a gap in the conversation. Despite national momentum in mass timber, the region lacked a dedicated platform that connected the people designing, developing, and advancing its applications. ISG recognized the potential to bring those perspectives together in a way that reflected the region’s strengths and ambitions.  That vision became the 2025 Arkansas Mass Timber Conference help at the University of Arkansas’ Vol Walker Hall. Developed with university and industry partners, the three-day event brought architects, engineers, developers, and students together to explore practical applications and build relationships ac...

UKWIR, the leading research organisation for the UK and Irish water sector, has formally welcomed Prof. Anusha Shah as its new chair.  Shah brings decades of global experience leading high-profile water and environmental engineering programmes. Widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading voices on climate change, her extensive executive and non-executive expertise spans climate resilience, flood risk management, water management, sustainability, transport and nature regeneration across government, regulators, NGOs, and the private sector.  Professor Shah holds three honorary doctorates in engineering for her services to climate change and sustainable development and honorary professorship at the Amity University, India. She has also held honorary professorship at the University of Wolverhampton and visiting professorships at King’s College London and the University of Edinburgh.  Her previous board roles include the Met Office, ICE’s Thomas Telford Board and...

Acquisition Deepens GFT’s Aviation Design Expertise and Expands National Architecture Capabilities Mechanicsburg, Pa. – GFT, a leading engineering and infrastructure solutions provider, today announced the acquisition of the assets of Iron Horse Architects, Inc. (“Iron Horse”), a Denver-based architecture firm specializing in aviation, transit, federal, and civic design services. Founded in 2005, Iron Horse has built a strong reputation for architectural design across aviation and public infrastructure, with a portfolio that includes Denver International Airport, Denver Union Station, the Colorado Convention Center, and Red Rocks Amphitheater. Its work ranges from civic landmarks to active transportation hubs, reflecting deep experience navigating the technical and operational demands of complex, high-profile projects. The acquisition builds on GFT’s investment in its Buildings & Places practice, combining Iron Horse’s architectural expertise and established public-sector ...

Combining state-of-the-art infrastructure upgrades and other critical modernization strategies, the recently completed expansion of Public School 116Q, a PreK-8 facility serving the community of Jamaica, Queens, celebrated its reopening for the 2026-27 school year with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday October 9. The design by academic facilities experts RKTB Architects introduces a 55,000-square-foot addition, increasing the school’s capacity by 325 student seats – roughly 60% more than previously available – while completely reimagining the school experience with a new street-level entrance, greatly improved accessibility, and energy-efficient, highly sustainable all-electric operation. Conceived and executed by RKTB in partnership with the New York City School Construction Authority (SCA), the expansion and modernization of P.S. 116Q is just the latest in a string of enormously successful projects that increase capacity of a public school while greatly enhancing facility perf...