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BALTIMORE, MD  – STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) selected the firm to provide construction management and inspection (CMI) services for the  reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge . Following the bridge’s collapse in March 2024, the reconstruction will restore a vital transportation link serving residents and commuters across the Baltimore region. STV, in joint venture with Michael Baker International, will support the estimated $1.7 to $1.9 billion progressive design-build project through all phases of construction, including during design development, to meet the scheduled opening in 2028. STV has already played a key role in recovery efforts since the bridge’s collapse, with members of the firm’s construction engineering and inspection (CEI) team working tirelessly between April and August 2024 to support 24/7 recovery...

Resilience specialist brings expertise in nature-based solutions and urban forestry BOSTON – HNTB welcomes Doris Jenkins , PE, as a resilience infrastructure solutions engineer. Based in the firm’s Boston office, Jenkins will support advancing resilience projects and programs across Massachusetts and the Northeast. As a certified arborist and licensed engineer focusing on water resources, Jenkins specializes in resilience, nature-based solutions and urban forestry. In her new role, Jenkins will contribute to the development of infrastructure solutions that integrate hazard profiles, data-driven planning and engineering expertise to help communities prepare for, adapt to, and respond to environmental shocks and stressors. “Doris’s experience in water resources, climate adaptation and nature-based solutions strengthens our ability to help communities build a more resilient future,” said Julie Eaton Ernst , PE, HNTB’s resilience practice leader. “Her deep technical knowledge and un...

A (Love) Letter from the Editor By Luke Carothers, Editor-in-Chief February 2025 This letter is meant to express my tremendous affection for and gratitude to you, our audience.  And, frankly, it’s about time we got around to telling you how much you mean to us.  You have been with us from the start, back when we were a collection of print magazines about different sections of the AEC industry.  You have continued your support through all the changes that inevitably come in the passage of time, and we are endlessly honored and grateful.   Change is a complex word.  Among thousands and thousands of words in the English language, few contain its depth and breadth.  Change has a power unlike almost any word, and, as a concept, it elicits emotional responses ranging from joy and enthusiasm to fear and apprehension. The AEC industry is the industry of change in many ways.  There is no shortage of specializations and tasks that make up the complex m...

Our annual Generational Marketing webinar, packed with fresh COGNITION Smart Data insights, provides invaluable data to help you understand what today’s—and tomorrow’s—homebuyers truly want. Lake City, Colo. — In a  free webinar on February 19 , Green Builder Media CEO Sara Gutterman will share detailed insights from COGNITION Smart Data, offering actionable advice on how to meet the preferences of Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials, and Gen Zs—and prepare for the upcoming demands of Gen Alpha. The webinar will offer hot-off-the-press market intelligence about the changing attitudes and expectations for each generation.  Join the webinar  and get the details, trends, and ideas for attracting buyers from all demographics:  As  Boomers  transition into retirement, their housing preferences focus on comfort, accessibility, durability, and cost savings.  Considered the “sandwich” generation, many  Gen Xers  are taking care of parents, children,...

Columbia, NC  – Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, has been awarded a $450 million contract to build a new fixed-span, high-rise bridge that will replace the current 2.8-mile-long Lindsay C. Warren Bridge over the Alligator River, connecting Tyrrell and Dare counties in North Carolina. The North Carolina Department of Transportation bridge replacement project represents a significant infrastructure upgrade that will enhance access to the Outer Banks and improve hurricane evacuation capabilities. “Our team is proud to deliver this critical infrastructure that will vastly improve access to North Carolina’s Outer Banks and better serve the local community,” said Brook Brookshire, general manager and senior vice president of Skanska’s civil operations in the Southeast. “By replacing the aging swing bridge with a modern fixed-span structure, we’re eliminating traffic delays, improving safety and supporting the region’s economic growth for generations to come.”...

Kevin Childs assumes the role of vice president  Montgomery, AL – SS&A Design Collective is pleased to announce Shavon Charlot, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB, has been named president. She officially assumed the role on November 16, 2024, upon the announcement of the forthcoming retirement of Bob Snider, PE, FHFI, CHC, LEED AP BD+C, principal, who served as president from 2008-2024.  As president, Shavon manages the internal company operations, oversees the strategic vision, and ensures the firm fulfills its purpose as one of the top-ranked architecture-engineering firms in Alabama and the United States. Previously, Shavon held the role of vice president and director of architecture, among other roles throughout her 15 year-tenure in the firm.  “I am excited to serve as SS&A’s president. To be trusted by the Board and talented team to lead the firm into the next chapter of its legacy is a great honor and responsibility – and one I don’t take lightly,” stated Shavon...