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Engineering With Nature® pioneer unites the worlds of science, policy and practice to create more resilient communities and infrastructure SEATTLE — Anchor QEA announced today that Dr. Todd Bridges, one of the nation’s most recognized experts in nature-based solutions and resilient infrastructure, has joined the environmental science, engineering and consulting company. Drawing on leadership roles spanning government, academia and the private sector, he brings a rare perspective that connects people, disciplines and institutions to shape environmental decision-making and drive progress. “I’m fortunate to join a firm that shares my belief that science and engineering can create value for people and nature together while I continue working with the outstanding students and colleagues at the University of Georgia,” said Bridges. “What has always stood out to me about Anchor QEA is the commitment to bringing leading science and practical problem-solving together for clients, commu...

NEW YORK — SOCOTEC today announced the completion of the rebranding of American Engineers Group (AEG), bringing the company under the SOCOTEC brand while reinforcing its long-term commitment to delivering multidisciplinary engineering consulting services for critical infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and the broader Mid-Atlantic region. Founded 65 years ago, AEG has built a strong reputation as a trusted engineering partner to public and private clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic, headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, with a network of four offices serving the region. Joining the SOCOTEC brand reflects the company’s continued evolution, having been acquired in March 2026, while preserving the expertise, relationships and responsiveness clients have relied on for years. Today, SOCOTEC brings together more than 1,700 professionals, over 40 offices and more than 25 CMT laboratories across the United States, providing clients with access to...

SURREY, British Columbia:  Global engineering consultancy COWI is set to open a new office in Surrey, British Columbia, to further strengthen its presence in Canada as the company continues to grow across North America. The new location marks the latest step in COWI’s Canadian growth journey, supporting an expanding portfolio of infrastructure projects and a growing workforce in one of North America’s most active markets for transportation and civil infrastructure investment. Located at 9850 King George Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Surrey, BC V3T 0P9, the office complements COWI’s existing office in North Vancouver and provides the company with a stronger presence across the Greater Vancouver Area. Over the past several years, Canada has become an increasingly important market for COWI, with growing demand for expertise in transportation, bridges, tunnels, marine infrastructure, geotechnics, coastal engineering and heavy civil works. As project activity and clien...

RICHARDSON, Texas —  Leigh Hollis has been named chief people officer for Halff. Previously, she served as senior vice president and provided operational leadership for the firm’s Dallas, Frisco and Richardson offices. As CPO, Hollis will support Halff’s human resources function while leading the firm’s continued focus on project delivery and quality. Hollis joined Halff’s Fort Worth office in 2005 after earning a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Texas Tech University. “Leigh brings the rare combination of vision and genuine care for people that defines great leadership,” Halff President and CEO Jessica Baker Daily said. “She is uniquely positioned to build upon our momentum and help shape an even brighter future for our firm.” In 2021, Hollis was inducted into the Texas Tech Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering Academy. She is a member of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) and the American Public Works Association (APWA). Sh...

Veteran Infrastructure Executive to Lead Operational Strategy and Scalable Growth Across 4CE’s National Platform GREENVILLE, SC, UNITED STATES —  4CE Engineering Group (“4CE”), a growing network of engineering and infrastructure firms dedicated to connecting engineers, contractors, manufacturers, and asset owners, today announced the appointment of Brent Wilkins, PE, DBIA, as Chief Operating Officer. Wilkins will report directly to 4CE Founder and CEO, Wes Kingery, and will oversee company-wide operations across all of 4CE’s business units as the firm continues to expand through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Wilkins will oversee day-to-day operations across 4CE’s business units, working alongside regional leaders to standardize how projects get delivered, resources get allocated, and performance gets tracked. He’ll also be central to how 4CE brings new firms into the platform — helping recently acquired companies plug into 4CE’s operations w...

Permanent memorial at World Trade Center honors colleagues while restoring a lasting tribute NEW YORK  — One week from today, HNTB will join the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the World Trade Center Memorial Fund in marking the completion of a new permanent memorial honoring Port Authority colleagues lost in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Created by the WTC Memorial Fund in collaboration with PANYNJ, the memorial reflects a shared commitment to honoring the colleagues and families affected by the attacks. Located near St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and overlooking the World Trade Center memorial pools, the memorial creates a dedicated place for Port Authority employees, retirees, victims’ families, survivors and visitors to come together, remember those who were lost, and honor their service and legacy. HNTB served as architect and engineer of record for the memorial. Several members of the HNTB team previously spent...

By Liisa Andreassen   Comprehensive Environmental Inc. (CEI) has built a culture that outlasts trends, growth spurts, and industry norms – and its leadership says the secret is refusing to treat employees as a line item.  Plenty of AEC firms can point to revenue growth, expanding project rosters, or a widening geographic footprint. Fewer, however, can point to a workforce that consistently tells outside surveyors that they genuinely like where they work. CEI has done the latter long enough that it’s become part of the firm’s identity. And as a repeat honoree on the Best Firm to Work For list , their presence is not built on marketing copy but on anonymous employee data.  For Stephanie Hanson, PMP, CSE, Principal Scientist and Project Manager at CEI, the recognition isn’t a surprise so much as a confirmation.   “The results confirmed that we are on the right track with regards to company culture, flexibility, work/life balance, project content, project v...