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ROLLA, Mo. – Gary White, co-founder and CEO of Water.org, has earned the 2025 Hoover Medal. The award will be presented during the Stockholm International Water Institute’s World Water Week Closing Ceremony in August. The Hoover Medal is awarded annually to an engineer whose work has improved humanity through technical achievement and service. White was recognized for more than 30 years of applying that mindset to the global water crisis, providing people living in poverty access to the infrastructure and financing they need to access safe water and sanitation. White was nominated for the award by Dr. Joel Burken, the John A. and Susan Mathes Chair of Environmental Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, who will present the medal in Stockholm. “I’m deeply honored to receive the Hoover Medal and to be included among the engineers who’ve received it before me,” said Gary White. “I started my career as an engineer ...

DUNCANVILLE, Texas – Duncanville Independent School District recently celebrated three major milestones in its 2023 Bond Program with ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the Duncanville High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) Addition, the Clint Q. Smith Early Learning Academy and the Central Fine Arts Academy. Together, the projects strengthen educational opportunities from early childhood through career readiness. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) serves as program manager for the district’s $170 million bond program, overseeing planning, procurement and project delivery. The Duncanville High School CTE Addition is among the largest projects in the bond program. The project includes a new 36,000-square-foot addition, along with renovations to the existing CTE wing and the 9th Grade Center. The expanded facility supports 24 career and technical education programs in culinary arts, cosmetology, graphic design, broadcasting, fashion, robotics, engineering, arch...

WASHINGTON, DC – Ames & Gough, a leading insurance broker and risk management consultant specializing in serving design professionals, law firms, associations/nonprofits and other professional service organizations, today announced the appointments of Tracy Benson, Christine Gibboni and Baynard Stanchina as assistant vice presidents in the firm’s Washington, DC office.  “As our design firm clients face a dynamic environment marked by complex and accelerating risks, our people are making a real difference with innovative approaches to address their emerging exposures and help drive their success,” said Tom Marchetti, president of Ames & Gough who oversees the firm’s Washington, DC operations. “As key members of our industry-leading design firm team, Tracy, Christine and Bayn continue to distinguish themselves by consistently delivering superior service and achieving timely results for our clients. I’m delighted to recognize their outstanding performan...

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Atwell announced today that Courtney Schmidt will be the company’s first Chief Transformation Officer. The new position will play a critical role in the organization’s continued growth, strengthening its ability to anticipate clients’ evolving needs and deliver meaningful, lasting impact. In this role, Schmidt will drive the execution of Atwell’s enterprise transformation agenda and value creation plan, along with other high-priority initiatives. Schmidt is a seasoned leader with more than two decades of proven success creating value across strategic, operational, and sales functions, drawing on long-standing relationships to accelerate growth and deliver strong operational results. She has led nationwide operations, developed business in new markets, and paired core client services with advanced technical capabilities to meet evolving client needs during her time at Atwell. “I’m energized by the opportunity to help guide our ...

Leadership transition strengthens WSP’s focus on federal growth, client relationships and long-term continuity. WASHINGTON, D.C.  — To support continued growth in its Federal Programs business while maintaining stability, continuity and momentum for employees, clients and partners, WSP has appointed Jess Commerford business line executive for Federal, succeeding Todd Semonite, who was named Federal regional executive. In his new role, Commerford oversees WSP’s  Federal Programs  business across the U.S., supporting strategic growth, operational performance, client relationships and collaboration across business lines. Commerford most recently served as senior vice president, regional operations for WSP’s Federal Programs business. He brings more than three decades of experience delivering planning, architecture-engineering, environmental, program management and operations services for U.S. federal agencies. He previously served in leadership roles for Louis B...

Hawthorne, N.J. – Mary Ellen Bruce Large, P.E., BC.GE, president of Geotechnica, has been named the recipient of DFI’s Distinguished Service Award (DSA), the institute’s highest individual honor. Large is the first woman to receive the award since its establishment in 1981. The DSA recognizes individuals who have made exceptionally valuable and lasting contributions to the advancement of the geotechnical industry. Large will receive the award at the  DFI 51st Annual Conference , November 2–5 in Orlando, Florida. “Mary Ellen has made an extraordinary and lasting contribution to the industry through her technical expertise, leadership, mentorship and tireless commitment to advancing our profession,” says Theresa Engler, DFI executive director. “Her work has strengthened the industry, fostered collaboration and helped develop the next generation of geotechnical professionals. Her selection as the first woman to receive DFI’s Distinguished Service Award marks another si...

As the largest day shelter in New England, St. Francis House provides essential support to more than 10,000 unhoused individuals annually. Now, thanks to a comprehensive, trauma-informed redesign by The Architectural Team (TAT), this 120-plus-year-old building just steps from Boston Common also stands as one the region’s most inspiring and welcoming social service hubs.  The transformation, which officially debuted this spring, dramatically reimagines St. Francis House’s 11-story space with a focus on reducing stress for individuals experiencing homelessness while integrating much-needed infrastructure upgrades and facilitating operational improvements that enhance the building’s day-to-day functionality.   Key design moves involved shifting dining functions and other larger gathering spaces from the lobby area to a dedicated upper floor, in order to make the entry experience less overwhelming for guests. Based on a series of interviews and workshops, TAT also reorgani...