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Barhale and Severn Trent have collaborated to unlock a £2M saving on the Ravenstone Sewage Treatment Works upgrade through early contractor involvement (ECI). Following the successful ECI, civil engineering, infrastructure and tunnelling specialist Barhale has been appointed to deliver the main works design and build contract. Rather than constructing new assets, the scheme will refurbish and optimise existing infrastructure. Severn Trent Water identified the need for an upgrade at Ravenstone after close monitoring of dry weather flows over a six-year period. The scheme will increase the STW’s hydraulic and treatment capacity while also tightening final effluent standards, including meeting the requirements of a new ammonia permit. During ECI, Barhale carried out hydraulic assessments to understand how the existing assets could perform. This work showed that key structures could be retained, removing the need for additional construction and reducing mechanical complexi...

Nationally recognized transportation leader to guide strategy and help clients advance passenger rail, transit and multimodal transportation programs ARLINGTON ,  Va .  – Henrika Buchanan has been named HNTB’s transit and rail market sector leader. With more than 27 years of transportation leadership experience, Buchanan will guide the firm’s strategy, growth and service for transit and rail clients, collaborating with division, office and practice leaders across the firm to align capabilities, support client priorities and advance HNTB’s commitment to delivering integrated solutions across the full spectrum of transit and rail infrastructure. “Henrika’s ability to connect industry, policy and business perspectives, combined with her understanding of the opportunities and priorities shaping transit and rail agencies, has made her one of the most respected voices in the industry,” said Mike Inabinet, PE, president of markets and services at...

NEW YORK – Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, today announced the appointment of Antonia Junelind as Chief Financial Officer of its USA Civil operations, effective Jan. 1, 2027.  Junelind will succeed Jari Mäntylä as part of a longer-term leadership transition as Mäntylä shifts his focus to leading strategic initiatives for Skanska USA Civil while looking ahead to his future retirement. Junelind and Mäntylä will work closely together in the months ahead to ensure a smooth transition. “Antonia brings a global perspective and a strong understanding of Skanska that will be valuable as we continue to grow,” said Don Fusco, President and CEO, Skanska USA Civil. “She brings tremendous energy, curiosity and a strong work ethic, along with a willingness to get into the details and do what it takes to move the business forward. Her experience and perspective will be valuable to our leadership team, and I believe she is a natural fit for USA ...

The general contractor broke ground on the 70-room Senoa Resort & Spa, a villa-style resort designed to preserve native land while stimulating the local economy SEDONA, AZ –   R.D. Olson Construction , a leading general contractor with expertise in the hospitality space, broke ground on Senoa Resort & Spa, a quiet 70-key luxury wellness resort spanning 11.5 acres in Sedona, Arizona. The $116 million villa-style resort immerses guests within desert and creekside scenery while being minutes away from downtown Sedona.    “We intentionally selected Senoa’s location so that guests could experience all of Sedona’s natural wonders right at their doorstep,” said Bill Wilhelm, president and CEO of R.D. Olson Construction. “From the Snoopy Rock monoliths that turn gold in the desert sun to the cooling canopies of Oak Creek and the grounding presence of the region’s famous energy vortexes, guests will experience everything Sedona has to offer without having to get in a car.” ...

$114 million infrastructure project will improve safety, efficiency, and reliability on critical route between Arlington, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Washington –  Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, has been awarded a $114 million design-build contract by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to rehabilitate the I-395 Northbound bridge over the Potomac River connecting Arlington, Va. to Washington, D.C. Built in 1950 and known as the Arland D. Williams Jr. Memorial Bridge, the .46-mile, four-lane bridge accommodates approximately 90,000 vehicles per day, serving as an integral route for car and freight traffic in the region. The bridge improvements will extend its service life by an additional 75 years. Skanska’s scope includes replacement of the bascule piers’ vessel protection system and bridge barrier to comply with MASH collision requirements; rehabilitation of the appr...

In July, builder promoted women in key leadership and management positions  Pasadena, Calif.  –  C.W. Driver Companies , a premier California builder since 1919, continues its longstanding commitment to advancing women in the construction industry with three new executive leadership promotions in July. Milenne Vega was elevated to superintendent, Megan Morrissey was promoted to senior project manager, and Lynda Hauke was appointed to vice president of human resources. These promotions are meant to inspire others who may be considering this field, that in an industry  where women only represent approximately 11% of the construction workforce ( National Association of Homebuilders ) , C.W. Driver is pushing to make an impact. Milenne Vega, Superintendent:  Vega oversees a variety of projects ranging from $1 million renovations to $200 million luxury multifamily units. Carrying a decade of experience, Vega’s expertise spans numerous sectors, including K-12 modernizations...

WRF project to deliver guidance for utilities considering powdered activated carbon for near-term PFAS treatment WALNUT CREEK, Calif. –  A study is underway to evaluate powdered activated carbon (PAC), a sorbent used to adsorb contaminants, as a cost-effective solution for removing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from treated wastewater effluent. Led by Carollo Engineers,  The Water Research Foundation (WRF) project 5388 , Efficacy for PAC for PFAS Removal in Wastewater Effluent, will generate data and decision-support tools to help water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) assess PAC as a near-term treatment option as PFAS regulations continue to evolve. PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals,” are receiving heightened scrutiny due to their persistence in the environment and the associated removal costs. WRRFs are passive receivers of PFAS as these chemicals enter wastewater streams from residential and industrial discharges. While many PFAS treatment evalu...