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UKWIR, the leading research organisation for the UK and Irish water sector, has formally welcomed Prof. Anusha Shah as its new chair.  Shah brings decades of global experience leading high-profile water and environmental engineering programmes. Widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading voices on climate change, her extensive executive and non-executive expertise spans climate resilience, flood risk management, water management, sustainability, transport and nature regeneration across government, regulators, NGOs, and the private sector.  Professor Shah holds three honorary doctorates in engineering for her services to climate change and sustainable development and honorary professorship at the Amity University, India. She has also held honorary professorship at the University of Wolverhampton and visiting professorships at King’s College London and the University of Edinburgh.  Her previous board roles include the Met Office, ICE’s Thomas Telford Board and...

Acquisition Deepens GFT’s Aviation Design Expertise and Expands National Architecture Capabilities Mechanicsburg, Pa. – GFT, a leading engineering and infrastructure solutions provider, today announced the acquisition of the assets of Iron Horse Architects, Inc. (“Iron Horse”), a Denver-based architecture firm specializing in aviation, transit, federal, and civic design services. Founded in 2005, Iron Horse has built a strong reputation for architectural design across aviation and public infrastructure, with a portfolio that includes Denver International Airport, Denver Union Station, the Colorado Convention Center, and Red Rocks Amphitheater. Its work ranges from civic landmarks to active transportation hubs, reflecting deep experience navigating the technical and operational demands of complex, high-profile projects. The acquisition builds on GFT’s investment in its Buildings & Places practice, combining Iron Horse’s architectural expertise and established public-sector ...

Combining state-of-the-art infrastructure upgrades and other critical modernization strategies, the recently completed expansion of Public School 116Q, a PreK-8 facility serving the community of Jamaica, Queens, celebrated its reopening for the 2026-27 school year with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday October 9. The design by academic facilities experts RKTB Architects introduces a 55,000-square-foot addition, increasing the school’s capacity by 325 student seats – roughly 60% more than previously available – while completely reimagining the school experience with a new street-level entrance, greatly improved accessibility, and energy-efficient, highly sustainable all-electric operation. Conceived and executed by RKTB in partnership with the New York City School Construction Authority (SCA), the expansion and modernization of P.S. 116Q is just the latest in a string of enormously successful projects that increase capacity of a public school while greatly enhancing facility perf...

G. Edward Richert, PE, LEED AP, brings 30+ years of pharmaceutical and biotechnology expertise to the role. Ambler, Pa. | Cary, N.C. –  Precis Engineering + Architecture , an award-winning design firm with offices in Ambler, Pa., and Cary, N.C., has hired  G. Edward Richert, PE, LEED AP , as Director – Engineering Services in its Cary office. Ed Richert has 30+ years of pharmaceutical and biotechnology facility design and operations experience on both the owner/client and consulting engineering sides of the industry. He began the role in September. “Ed’s deep industry knowledge and perspective helps our clients better strategize, allowing us to arrive at thoughtful solutions that perform,” said Precis Principal – North Carolina Operations  John McCullough, PE . “In addition to serving our clients, Ed is a talented leader-doer who provides important guidance and expertise to our growing team.” As Director – Engineering Services, Richert operates as a technical resource ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Steel Bridge Task Force, comprised of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Steel and Metals Technical Committee, has named Thomas P. Murphy, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., senior vice president and chief technical officer of Modjeski and Masters, as the recipient of the 2026 Richard S. Fountain Award. Named for the founder of the Steel Bridge Task Force, the Richard S. Fountain Award was established in 2001 to recognize leadership in steel bridge research and outstanding efforts to advance AASHTO specifications. Murphy received the award at the Steel Bridge Task Force meeting on September 28 in Anchorage, Alaska. “Tom’s contributions to steel bridge engineering span virtually every aspect of our profession—from the design of complex signature bridges and nationally significant research to the development and implementation of design ...

Team Will Lead Preliminary Engineering and Develop Corridor-Wide Resilience Blueprint for a Critical Northeast Rail Corridor STV today announced that it has been selected, in joint venture with WSP, by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to lead design and preliminary engineering for a major climate resilience program along Metro-North Railroad’s Hudson Line. This project supports a broader $800 million effort to protect one of the Northeast’s most heavily traveled rail corridors from flooding, extreme rainfall and other climate-related threats. Serving approximately  10 million riders annually, the 75-mile corridor is a critical transportation link between New York City and the Hudson Valley. Stretching from New York City to Poughkeepsie, the Hudson Line faces growing risks from coastal flooding, extreme rainfall, mudslides and washouts. The New York City Panel on Climate Change projects sea levels could rise by 23” the 2050s and 45” in the 2080s, putting low-...

New dual DA2 GNSS receiver configuration for Trimble Earthworks provides simplified, competitively-priced grade control solution with the precision, dependability and uptime for which Trimble is known WESTMINSTER, Colo . — Trimble today announced a new configuration of the Trimble Ⓡ  Earthworks grade control platform for excavators, utilizing dual DA2 GNSS receivers. Designed specifically to meet the needs of cost-sensitive customers, this new offering significantly lowers the barrier to entry for machine control technology while providing a 3D positioning solution that helps operators work more efficiently and with high accuracy.  The DA2 GNSS receiver adds yet another option to Trimble’s extensive portfolio of on-machine technology, with multiple options available to meet the needs of a wide variety of users. The new field-proven DA2 Earthworks configuration is targeted at small- to mid-size contractors who are ready to take the next step into 3D workflows and take advantag...