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BROOKFIELD, Wis. — raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, is pleased to announce that Sheri Lieffring has joined raSmith as an ecological project manager in the municipal services division. Lieffring is a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources assured wetland delineator and a professional wetland scientist, bringing more than 25 years of experience in natural resources and ecological consulting to the team.  Lieffring brings deep expertise in wetland delineation, environmental corridor delineation, wetland and waterway permitting, hydrologic and vegetation monitoring, habitat and ecological assessments, land use planning, and restoration project oversight. She has collaborated with both municipal and private-sector clients throughout her career, assisting with regulatory compliance, environmental reviews, and natural resource management.  Lieffring’s professional experience spans technical fieldwork, project management, land use...

Forte Construction Corp., a leading general contracting firm delivering major transit and public works initiatives across downstate New York and Long Island, honored the employee winners and their respective charities as part of its annual staff-picked charity program with a check presentation and celebratory gathering at the company’s Islandia, NY headquarters.  Launched in 2020 to foster a culture of giving, the annual Staff Picked Charity Contest invites employees to nominate causes close to their hearts. Each year, the company’s executives anonymously select the winning nomination, awarding a $10,000 donation to the chosen charity. “This year all of the employee submissions were very touching, heartfelt, and personal and truly showed the effort and passion our team members put in,”  said Forte Construction President Larry Pappas . “We commend not only our team members, but also the charities for the amazing and inspiring work that they do.” Wilson Cruz, an electrician w...

Los Angeles, Calif. — Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, today announced it has secured the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project contract for $534 million from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in Los Angeles, CA, through a joint venture with California Engineering Contractors (CEC).  The three-year project will involve a phased deck replacement on the iconic Vincent Thomas Bridge. The bridge will be closed for sixteen months along this portion of State Route 47, a vital freight and commuter corridor serving the Port of Los Angeles.  The Vincent Thomas Bridge spans the main channel of the Los Angeles Harbor, serving as a critical freight and commuter corridor for the Port of Los Angeles and the South Bay region. The modernization effort will replace the aging bridge deck with durable precast, prestressed concrete deck panels, which are engineered for extended service life, improved load capacity, and resilie...

Zephyr Rail has been on the rise in the AEC industry for some time, but they reached a new milestone in 2025 when the firm earned its highest placement to date on Zweig Group’s Best Firms to Work For (BFTWF) rankings.  This year, the firm founded and headquartered in Orange County, California placed 5 th  among firms with 50-99 employees and 8 th  among firms in the Civil Engineering  category.  Founded just over a decade ago in 2015, this is Zephyr Rail’s third consecutive year being named a Best Firm to Work For.  Over this time, the firm has built its reputation on specialized expertise in rail design, construction management, and UAS mapping—while simultaneously fostering a workplace culture that employees consistently describe as inclusive, supportive, and growth-oriented .  From the start, Zephyr Rail has been able to carve out a distinct niche in the AEC industry, specializing in civil track and spe...

New leadership reflects Rimkus’ commitment to bringing its expertise to clients at scale, advancing its core strengths and expanding its footprint in high-growth markets. HOUSTON, Texas —  Rimkus , the worldwide leader in engineering, technical, and life sciences consulting services, today announced the appointment of Chris Rayasam as President and Chief Executive Officer. Rayasam will also join the Rimkus Board of Directors. Rayasam brings a wealth of experience in the engineering and consulting sectors to his new role at Rimkus. He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer for Consor, a leading infrastructure engineering and construction management firm. Prior to this role, he led Murraysmith, a respected provider of water and transportation infrastructure solutions for public agencies across the western United States, where he played a pivotal role in the firm’s acquisition and effective integration into Consor. Earlier in his career, Rayasam held senior leadership roles...

DALLAS, TX  — STV today announced that Tim O’Brien, PE, ENV-SP, has joined the firm as vice president and One Water regional market leader. Based in Dallas, O’Brien will lead STV’s One Water strategy, which aims to deliver integrated solutions that address the full water cycle, from water and wastewater supply and treatment to reuse and resilience.   “ Tim brings hands-on experience designing liquids and solids processes for complex wastewater facilities and leading projects at major surface water treatment plant s,” said  Chris Haney, president of the Water operating group at STV . “ Tim’s deep technical skill and operational understanding allow him to help utilities modernize critical infrastructure and make smart, long-term investments as they move toward more integrated, resilient water systems .”   O’Brien brings...

Brown and Caldwell is partnering to provide engineering design services for the new advanced water purification facility WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — The Las Virgenes-Triunfo Joint Powers Authority (JPA) is moving forward with constructing an advanced water purification facility (AWPF) – the cornerstone of its  Pure Water Project Las Virgenes-Triunfo  aimed at creating a sustainable local water supply for communities in the Los Angeles area. The Las Virgenes–Triunfo JPA Board, a joint venture of the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) and Triunfo Water and Sanitation District (TWSD),  recently approved its first-ever progressive design-build contract  to construct the AWFP and most of a main pipeline to deliver source water to the facility and purified recycled water to the Las Virgenes Reservoir. Brown and Caldwell, a purpose-driven engineering consulting firm creating and delivering water and environmental solutions throughout North America and the Pacific,...