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Denver, CO —  In many hospitals in Guatemala, critical medical equipment is left unused, not because clinicians lack skill, but because the tools intended to save lives are no longer operational. This summer, Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) will collaborate with hospital partners in Guatemala to repair essential medical equipment through its Community Health Institute, which is set to run this summer. Since 2002, EWB-USA has partnered with communities worldwide to deliver sustainable, community-driven engineering solutions. In 2024, EWB-USA improved its ability to support hospitals in low-resource countries that often receive broken or outdated medical equipment by integrating Engineering World Health (EWH) into its programs. EWB-USA is now able to offer participants valuable technical experience while enhancing patient care. This new EWB-USA opportunity builds on the impactful model of the former EWH Institute. As one participant shared:  “ For me, the most valuabl...

New York, NY — Skanska, a leading global construction and project development firm, has released its  Winter 2026 Construction Market Trends Report . Leveraging its Composite Construction Index, the report delivers in-depth analysis and critical insights into the current state of the construction industry, highlighting the impact of tariff exposure, labor shortages, and sector performance.   “As we begin 2026, the U.S. construction market is navigating a period of cautious transition, with modest overall growth expected amid high borrowing costs, material inflation, and persistent labor shortages,”  said Steve Stouthamer, Executive Vice President of Project Planning at Skanska USA Building.  “While high-growth sectors such as data centers, semiconductor, and life science projects continue to drive activity, traditional residential and commercial markets remain softer, highlighting the uneven momentum shaping the year ahead.”  With experie...

Project Will Boost Water Reliability for More Than 12,000 Residents in Limestone County Waco, Texas  — STV today announced it has been selected to provide comprehensive engineering services for the Bistone Municipal Water Supply District (MWSD) as part of a $29.4 million water system improvement project.   STV will plan and design critical improvements to Bistone MWSD’s water transmission system. The scope includes:  Replacing approximately 40,000 linear feet of aging transmission pipeline  to prevent leaks and improve water reliability for thousands of residents  Designing a new re-pressurization system  to maintain steady water pressure throughout the district  Evaluating elevated storage tank and hydropneumatic pressure systems  to ensure consistent service during peak demand and emergencies  Managing environmental reviews, ...

Poised for continued growth, leadership reflects firm’s unwavering commitment to serve clients and the community ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Tarlton, one of St. Louis’ largest general contracting and construction management firms, announces the promotion of Sondra Rotty, LEED AP BD+C, to president as elected by the company’s board of directors. In this new role, she also will retain her current position as chief operating officer. The leadership transition is the result of several years of preparation and reflects the company’s commitment to continuity, stewardship and disciplined growth. “Sondra is a proven leader who shares our deep commitment to client service, quality and the City of St. Louis,” said Tracy Hart, who will assume the role of executive chairman and chief executive officer. Hart, along with her brother and business partner Dirk Elsperman, executive vice president and chief administrative officer, have served as Tarlton’s leaders since 1999. Rotty joined Tarlton in 2005 as a p...

By Luke Carothers  The built environment is movement.  Steel rises.  Concrete cures.  Sits transform day by day.  Yet, for much of the AEC industry’s history, those transformations have been documented through static photos, written reports, and milestone presentations that struggle to capture the real energy of what is happening on a job site.  Drone video is changing that.  The 2025 Marketing Excellence Awards Drone Video category highlights how AEC firms are using aerial storytelling to show projects in motion.  Instead of explaining progress, firms are now about to show it, which reveals scale, complexity, and momentum in ways that resonate with clients, communities, and future talent.  This year’s top three campaigns from Gilbert Architects, McKim & Creed, and Baxter & Woodman, demonstrate that drone technology is more than a cinematic tool.  It is becoming a powerful way to communicate expertise, document...

IRVINE, Calif. — Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced a series of leadership updates in their Southern California region.  Sergio Valentini  has been promoted to Regional Vice President. A licensed architect, he joined Ware Malcomb in 2019, successfully taking over the leadership of the firm’s Los Angeles office. In 2023, he was promoted to Regional Principal, overseeing Los Angeles, Irvine and the Inland Empire offices. In his new role, Valentini’s responsibilities expand to include the San Diego office, and he will continue to provide strategic leadership across the SoCal region while contributing at a firmwide level. Involved in the industry since 2003, Valentini’s experience includes a wide variety of international and domestic projects including commercial, multifamily, entertainment, retail, industrial and aviation. He received Master of Architecture degrees from Politecnico di Bari university in Bari, Italy. He is active in t...

New York, N.Y — COWI North America has received two significant project awards from the ACEC California, an engineering association recognizing excellence in both public and private works infrastructure. The honors reflect the firm’s continued focus on delivering innovative, resilient, and community-focused transportation solutions across the United States.  One award recognizes the Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing at Bollinger Canyon Road in San Ramon, California. Commissioned by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, the pedestrian and cyclist bridge provides a safe crossing over one of the city’s busiest arterial corridors while ensuring uninterrupted connectivity along the heavily used Iron Horse Trail.  Serving as Prime Consultant and Engineer of Record, COWI led design, engineering, and construction-phase support for the project. The completed structure is a 340-foot, six-span cable-stayed bridge featuring a central V-shaped steel pylon, architecturally integrated li...