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The Project Aims to Improve Travel Times Along the Town’s Busiest Corridor and Launch Fare-Free Bus Rapid Transit Service CHAPEL HILL, NC — STV today announced it has been selected by the  Town of Chapel Hill  to provide construction management (CM) services for the  NS RAPID  project, a $197 million, federally supported bus rapid transit (BRT) investment that will reshape mobility along the town’s busiest multimodal corridor. The 8.2-mile BRT line will connect riders to the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill,  Southern Village , UNC medical facilities and park-and-ride hubs. The project includes more than five miles of dedicated bus-only lanes, 29 stations with premium amenities and traffic signal upgrades designed to improve reliability and travel times. NS RAPID will operate as part of Chapel Hill Transit’s fare-free system, ensuring free rides for all users. Service is targeted to begin in 2030. “Successful bus rapid transit...

Engineering Firm Grows with Key Hire and Larger Downtown LA Office San Diego, CA — As demand for commercial real estate development services accelerates, Latitude 33 Planning, Engineering & Surveying is strengthening its operations in the Los Angeles market with a strategic hire and a larger office.  The firm recently welcomed  Rebecca Wanders  as Director of Business Development.  She is based out of the firm’s downtown Los Angeles office, recently relocated to a larger suite at  700 South Flower St., Suite 2580, Los Angeles, CA 90017 , two blocks from the award-winning Bottega Louie restaurant.  These moves reflect Latitude 33’s success in Los Angeles since establishing an office in the market in March 2024, and its long-term commitment to the region. New Talent Positions the Firm for Success Rebecca Wanders,   Director of Business Development,   brings 15 years of experience in design, project manageme...

When a strategic Scottish Water pumping station had to be taken out of service unexpectantly, the utility faced the risk of over-pumping. Working with Xylem and its Avensor service, the team used real-time insights to resolve the issue, avoid disruption and return the station to full operation, writes  Mark McCullagh , Xylem’s Scotland South project manager. Planned maintenance Scottish Water and Xylem were carrying out planned maintenance at St Nicholas Sewage Pumping Station (SPS), a large, terminal site in St Andrews, which receives flows from five upstream stations. The scope included replacing an inlet gate valve and non-return valve (NRV), along with pump impellers and wear plates. During the works, engineers found the isolation valve was not sealing, allowing pressure to backflow. This meant the NRV could not be replaced without fully draining the line back into the wet well. Attempts to reseal the flanges failed as the pressure had damaged the gasket beyon...

STV today announced it has relocated its Washington, D.C., office to the 10 th  floor at 1100 Vermont Ave. NW, expanding its long-standing presence in the nation’s capital and positioning the firm to better support its infrastructure clients across the Mid-Atlantic. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Serving clients across the District, Virginia and Maryland, STV’s Washington, D.C., team provides architecture, engineering, planning and program and construction management services for transportation, transit, buildings and community infrastructure projects. Working with federal, state and local agencies, as well as transit authorities and private clients, the firm helps advance complex infrastructure programs that improve mobility, modernize critical infrastructure and support long-term regional growth. “This move strengthens our ability to deliver complex infrastructure programs in one of the country’s most dynamic and demanding markets,”  said  Scott Lovell, PE, vice president a...

Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, and the Trust for Governors Island today announced the topping out of a new, state-of-the-art electrical substation on Governors Island. New York, NY —  This marks a major milestone in advancing critical infrastructure to support the island’s transformation into a global hub for climate innovation, education and sustainable development.   “This topping out represents an important step forward in delivering the resilient infrastructure needed to power Governors Island’s next chapter,” said Sean Szatkowski, Executive Vice President – General Manager, Skanska USA Building. “We’re proud to partner with the Trust for Governors Island on a project that not only strengthens energy reliability, but also supports innovation, sustainability and community engagement.”   “Topping off our new electrical substation is a proud milestone for the Island, and we are thankful fo...

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin announced today that  Michael T. Contos  has joined the firm as a Partner in its nationally ranked Construction Practice, further strengthening the group during a period of sustained expansion for the firm and continued growth in client demand across its core practice areas. NEW YORK, April 14, 2026   — Contos advises clients in the commercial real estate and construction industries and serves as outside general counsel to cooperatives and condominiums. He represents a broad range of clients, including commercial, institutional and residential real estate developers, owners and operators; condominiums and cooperatives; construction management firms and general contractors; hotel owners and operators; non-profits; and other business entities. With a practice spanning both litigation and transactional matters, Contos counsels clients through all phases of real estate projects, from contract negotiation and project planning through dispute resol...

The 14-megawatt Costa Mesa location expands access to full-service charging stations across the region  Costa Mesa, Calif. —  Driver SPG   (an affiliate of  C.W. Driver Companies , a leading builder serving California since 1919), has opened the large-scale Rove EV charging station location in Costa Mesa. The project is Driver SPG’s second with  Rove , which incorporates a hospitality model to accommodate the charging time for all electric vehicles. Rove’s 55,384 square-foot Costa Mesa location brings much-needed EV infrastructure, a mini Gelson’s market, lounging, and free Wi-Fi that addresses an evolving need for innovative charging stations.  “The demand for more charging stations across Southern California is high,” said Mike Sosa, vice president at Driver SPG. “Rove’s charging stations provide a hospitality experience that keeps drivers safe, satisfied and engaged.”  Rove Costa Mesa  blends a variety of constructio...