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By Luke Carothers  Every year, AEC firms chart their own course. Some pursue rapid growth, expanding into new markets and reaching new milestones.  Others focus on creating workplaces where people can thrive.  Most are working towards both, navigating challenges and opportunities while building stronger businesses.  Individually, each firm’s journey tells a unique story.  Together, those stories create a map of excellence across the AEC industry.  The 2026 Best Firms to Work For and Hot Firm winners represent the organizations helping shape that map.  They come from different regions, disciplines, and backgrounds, but each has demonstrated a commitment to growth, culture, and long-term success.  This fall, those paths will converge at ElevateAEC, where industry leaders from across North America will gather to celebrate the achievements of this year’s winners and the impact they continue to make on th...

Leadership additions strengthen Carollo’s digital water capabilities and federal regulatory expertise WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — As water utilities navigate increasing pressure to modernize infrastructure and comply with evolving federal regulations, Carollo Engineers is strengthening its capabilities in both areas with two strategic appointments. The firm announced today that Farhan Shaikh has joined as vice president and senior strategic advisor for digital transformation and solutions. Alan Roberson, a nationally recognized leader in drinking water policy and regulation, has also been retained to support policy and advocacy efforts. Shaikh brings deep experience in helping utilities deploy SCADA systems, asset management platforms, and data analytics tools that improve operational efficiency and decision-making. Roberson’s more than three decades of experience developing federal drinking water regulations strengthens Carollo’s ability to keep clients ahead of antic...

Hexagon Multivista Hub unifies Capture, Create, Analyze workflows in one connected experience, reducing fragmentation across construction projects. The new Hub simplifies access to project data through a single login and dashboard, helping teams work more efficiently across workflows. New Analyze capabilities and the Point Cloud Viewer expand Hexagon Multivista’s scalable platform for connected construction insights. Vancouver, Canada — Hexagon Multivista today announced the launch of Hexagon Multivista Hub, a single, end‑to‑end hub that unifies its Capture, Create, Analyze services into one integrated experience.   After uniting several of its architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) brands under the Hexagon Multivista brand, this launch represents the advancement from brand alignment to workflow integration. Hexagon Multivista Hub allows customers to access project data without switching tools or managing multiple ...

Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, today announced the opening of its new office in Vancouver BC, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s continued North American business growth. The firm also announced David O’Regan has joined the firm as Studio Manager, Architecture in Vancouver. In this role, O’Regan will be responsible for building and leading the local architecture team while strengthening Ware Malcomb’s presence in the Western Canada market.  VANCOUVER, British Columbia — “As a Vancouver native and licensed architect, David brings more than 17 years of architectural experience delivering complex healthcare, industrial, retail and commercial projects across Canada,” said Frank Di Roma, Regional Vice President, Ware Malcomb. “With his deep understanding of the local market, combined with his broad national experience, this positions him well to support our clients and projects in this region.” The new office, located at 800-525 West 8th Aven...

Expands transportation engineering capabilities in Texas and strengthens presence in one of the country’s most active infrastructure markets DALLAS, TX — GHD, a global professional services company, today announced the acquisition of Bowman Engineering & Consulting, Inc. (BEC), a Texas-based civil and transportation engineering firm. BEC brings nearly two decades of expertise designing, planning and delivering transportation program and construction management services across Texas, with established relationships spanning major public agencies including the Dallas Area Rapid Transit, the Texas Department of Transportation, the Federal Transit Administration, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Trinity Metro. The firm’s 50-person team operates from offices in Dallas, Houston and Austin. Texas is one of the most active infrastructure markets in the US, driven by strong population growth and sustained public investment in transportation. BEC’s deep r...

KAI 360 Construction Services (KAI 360 CS) is proud to announce the hiring of Chris Horvath as senior project manager. ST. LOUIS, MO. — KAI 360 CS is the construction management arm of KAI Enterprises, dedicated to providing full-circle project planning and delivery expertise to meet clients’ schedules, budgets, operational requirements and quality standards. Horvath has nearly 20 years of experience managing complex water, wastewater, sewer and stormwater improvement projects for municipalities and utility providers across the United States. Prior to joining KAI, Horvath served as director of capital planning for Inframark, a provider of water infrastructure operations and infrastructure management services. His responsibilities included capital improvement planning for cities where the company operated water and wastewater facilities, as well as collection and distribution systems. Previously, as a project manager for Alberici in St. Louis, Horvath managed the elect...

Lawrence Group has partnered with Dripping Springs, TX-based Logic Builders Group on a design-build project to transform a late 1800s train depot into an innovative retail incubator and community marketplace in Buda, TX. AUSTIN, TX — The Depot on Main project involves redeveloping the city’s original 2,000-square-foot train depot into a dynamic retail incubator, co-op marketplace, creative space and community hub. Designed to cultivate small businesses and celebrate locally made products, The Depot on Main will serve as a launchpad for entrepreneurs and a destination for residents and visitors alike. Buda, known as the Outdoor Capital of Texas, is situated along the Interstate 35 corridor in Hays County. The city is home to approximately 18,000 residents, 14 parks, and a historic downtown district where residents and visitors can shop, dine and relax. “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring a piece of our history home and reimagine it as part of Buda’s future...