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Latest Accessibility Project Complete, as West 4th Street-Washington Square Subway Station Elevator Goes Into Service

Forte Construction Completes 19 Elevators Project Ahead of Schedule ISLANDIA, N.Y –  Forte Construction has completed the 19 Elevators Project in collaboration with the MTA and Lead Designer Goldman Copeland, marking the successful closeout of a multi-year accessibility initiative spanning some of New York City’s busiest subway stations.  The 19 th  and final elevator under the contract, EL 335, was placed into service at West 4th Street-Washington Square station on May 13, 2026, three weeks ahead of schedule.  Beginning in 2023, the contract delivered accessibility improvements across eight major stations throughout Manhattan and Queens, including , 14th Street-Union Square, 14 th  Street-Eighth Avenue, Times Square-42nd Street, Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue/74th Street, 125th Street-St. Nicholas Avenue, 175th Street-George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal, Lexington Avenue-53rd Street, and West 4 th  Steet-Washington Square. Comprising some of t...

KAI Engineering Designs Sustainable MEP Systems for New JPS Health Network Clinic

DALLAS, TX – KAI served as the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) Engineer for the new JPS Health Network Medical Home Southwest Tarrant clinic serving the Fort Worth Wedgewood neighborhood, a rapidly growing area of southwest Fort Worth experiencing increased demand for accessible health care services. The clinic expands access to primary care and behavioral health services closer to home for residents while supporting JPS Health Network’s long-term strategy to meet increasing demand across Tarrant County. Designed to support integrated care, the new 39,000-square-foot Medical Home Southwest Tarrant clinic at 5001 Mesa Springs Drive in Fort Worth brings behavioral health specialists and primary care physicians together in a shared space, allowing patients to access a full spectrum of services, including counseling, medication management and primary care, all under one roof. “KAI’s engineering design ensured the facility could support ...

Mead & Hunt Launches Foundation to Invest in Communities Nationwide. New 501(c)(3) to Award Grants Supporting STEAM Education, Environmental Stewardship, and Basic Human Needs.

MADISON, WIS.  – Mead & Hunt announces the launch of the Mead & Hunt Foundation, a public 501(c)(3) organization created to invest in communities where the firm’s employees live and work. The Foundation will award annual grants to nonprofit organizations that cultivate future Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) leaders, champion environmental stewardship, and address basic human needs. The Foundation grew from the vision of current Mead & Hunt Board Chair and former CEO Andy Platz, who identified an opportunity to deepen the firm’s community impact by partnering with mission-aligned organizations. “Mead & Hunt has had a robust giving program that our employees enjoy and a history of taking care of communities as part of our values,” said Platz. “Establishing the Foundation seemed like a natural extension of our commitment. We’re building on a legacy dating back 126 years to our founder, Daniel Mead, and in...

Langan Acquires Kirkman Engineering in Texas

Parsippany, NJ  – Langan Engineering & Environmental Services officially announced the acquisition of Kirkman Engineering, based in Dallas-Fort Worth.  Kirkman marks Langan’s fourth acquisition in Texas, expanding the firm’s statewide workforce to 225 employees and seven offices. Founded in 2014, Kirkman specializes in land development in commercial, warehouse, and residential real estate sectors. “Langan’s commitment to our clients in Texas continues by bringing Kirkman into our family,” said David T. Gockel, President/CEO, Langan. “The staff from Kirkman will experience incredible benefits, technical training, and career development opportunities as Langan’s footprint grows rapidly in the Lone Star State.”  “We are thrilled to join the Langan team and bring our local knowledge and client relationships in the area to one of the most highly ranked consulting firms in the nation,” said Shea Kirkman, who founded Kirkman with Patrick Filson. “L...

R.D. Olson Construction Debuts $43M Element-Branded Property in San Diego

The general contractor-built Element Mission Valley, the first branded property in the region Mission Valley, CA  –   R.D. Olson Construction , delivered a new standard for wellness-focused hospitality in San Diego with the completion of Element Mission Valley — a $43 million, 98,000-square-foot hotel developed in partnership with Driftwood Capital and the first Element by Westin Marriott in the region.  “Element Mission Valley is a product of close collaboration,” said Bill Wilhelm, president and CEO of R.D. Olson Construction. “We were able to build a thriving property and connect it to the Marriott Mission Valley to immerse guests in a holistic hospitality experience.”  The 150-key, seven story property, which was developed in the former event facility adjacent to the Marriott — stakes its claim in Mission Valley, one of San Diego’s most strategically connected neighborhoods, within minutes of Old Town, Balboa Park, and Mission...

WSP Appoints Navin Nitish as U.S. National Aviation Market Leader

Experienced aviation executive to drive growth, strengthen client relationships and lead major pursuits across the vital aviation industry. NEW YORK – WSP in the U.S., one of the world’s leading professional services firms, has named Navin Nitish as senior vice president, national aviation market leader. Based in New York, Nitish leads aviation market strategy, supporting airport and aviation infrastructure development through strategic planning and analysis, construction and program delivery, engineering solutions, operations management and related services. In addition to working with airport authorities, airlines, federal agencies, infrastructure developers, operators and other aviation clients, Nitish oversees major pursuits and collaborates with WSP leaders across business lines to align integrated capabilities with aviation opportunities. “We’re thrilled to welcome Navin to WSP. His deep industry experience, collaborative leadership style and passion for serving ...

Arup Celebrates Completion of C Concourse Expansion at SEA

Arup’s multidisciplinary design and engineering supported the delivery of a sustainability-forward design that enhances the passenger experience at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport SEATTLE –  Arup joins the Miller Hull Partnership, Woods Bagot, and the Port of Seattle in celebrating the unveiling of the C Concourse Expansion (CCE) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).  A major milestone in the Port’s Upgrade SEA initiative, this transformative project is designed to improve passenger experience by enhancing circulation, comfort, and accessibility in the Pacific Northwest’s busiest airport. The project significantly enlarges the existing concourse, expanding it from 114,000ft2 to 229,500ft2 and adding four new floors above the building. Targeting LEED Platinum certification, CCE will open to the public in June 2026.  As part of the Miller Hull team, Arup provided multidisciplinary engineering and design services to bring the upgraded ter...