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One year after groundbreaking, Phase 1 of construction has been completed on one of the most ambitious civic mass timber projects in the U.S. Spokane Falls, WA — Today, Mercer Mass Timber (MMT) announced the completion of the first phase of construction on the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, a future cultural destination located in the heart of the […] source https://csengineermag.com/mercer-mass-timber-marks-completion-milestone-on-the-theodore-roosevelt-presidential-library-construction/

CHICAGO – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) has named six Illinois infrastructure projects slated to receive National Recognition Awards at the 2025 American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) national Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) on May 20th. The Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) are an annual celebration of engineering excellence, honoring projects worldwide […] source https://csengineermag.com/six-illinois-engineering-projects-selected-for-national-recognition-award/

12-story, 520,000 square foot hospital is New Jersey’s first and only freestanding cancer hospital and the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. New Brunswick, NJ – O’Donnell & Naccarato (O&N), a leading structural engineering firm specializing in innovative and client-focused design solutions, celebrated the grand opening of the Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey. […] source https://csengineermag.com/odonnell-naccarato-celebrates-grand-opening-of-750m-jack-and-sheryl-morris-cancer-center/

Coffman Names Four Principals for 2025 ANCHORAGE – Coffman Engineers (Coffman), a national multidiscipline consulting engineering firm, announced Jeff Brace, PE, as one of four new principal shareholders. Jeff is a civil engineer with over 20 years of experience leading commercial and federal projects. His extensive portfolio includes managing design-build and design-bid-build projects for the […] source https://csengineermag.com/coffman-engineers-announces-new-principal-jeff-brace/

City plans ahead with 20-year stormwater strategy to support growth, environmental protection COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – The City of Cottage Grove has selected Carollo Engineers to develop a comprehensive Storm Drainage System Master Plan that will guide the City’s infrastructure planning and stormwater management strategy over the next 20 years. This initiative comes at a pivotal […] source https://csengineermag.com/city-of-cottage-grove-selects-carollo-engineers-to-lead-storm-drainage-system-master-plan/

Project Manager  BrightFields, Inc.  Wilmington, DE  Bio: Nick Bradley is a hands-on environmental professional who combines technical expertise, mechanical ingenuity, and a strong commitment to mentorship and community service. Since joining BrightFields in 2012, he has become a critical problem-solver known for his field innovation and educational outreach. Whether managing complex remediation efforts or crafting training content for staff, Nick consistently demonstrates a dedication to excellence, safety, and professional growth. His leadership and resourcefulness are helping shape the next generation of environmental consultants.  Projects & Accomplishments: $3M PCB Cleanup – Project Manager; Helium Shroud System Design – Developer & SOP Author; Hazardous & Universal Waste Projects – Lead Scope & Disposal Manager; Field Operations Training Materials – Creator; Safety & Equipment Committees – Committee Member.  Professional & Comm...

Architect, Mental+Behavioral Health Planner  Stantec Architecture  Arlington, VA  Bio: Stephen Parker is an architect and dedicated mental health planner whose work redefines therapeutic environments globally. Stephen co-leads Mental & Behavioral Health projects globally at Stantec, designing thousands of mental health beds in recent years and co-developed national standards for the VA. A champion of advocacy through design, Stephen’s leadership spans research, education, and public service, blending empathy, innovation, and design excellence. His projects—from the Arctic to Australasia—reflect a lifelong commitment to creating spaces that foster healing, dignity, and community impact.  Projects & Accomplishments: Mental Health Planner for the Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital, Canada’s largest hospital (2.8M SF) with five med-psych units; Behavioral Health Planner for Cleveland Clinic’s new 1M SF Neurological Institute; Behavioral Health Planner for a th...

By Mark Zweig Reflecting on lessons learned and sharing life, career, and financial advice for younger professionals.  With this issue of The Zweig Letter focused on the Rising Stars of the AEC industry, I thought it might be fun for my current 67-year-old self to look back and give some advice to my 30-year-old self. I’m not saying 30-year-old me would take it – but here it is nevertheless!  Pick the right mate. If you haven’t already made a mistake and married the wrong person, be picky! You want to find someone who is smarter than you are and who can give you good advice. You also want to be sure you do not get together with someone who has alcohol and drug problems. Find someone who has the same socioeconomic background and the same religious and political orientation that you have. And if you ever want to own a business, find someone who comes from a family where one or more parents was a business owner. If you don’t, you will have problems in your relationship!...

Lessons from the history of Rising Stars, Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine, and Zweig Group. two other AEC-focused magazines: Structural Engineer and Rebuilding American Infrastructure . While the move to expand the scope of the award made sense from an editorial perspective, it also reflected a deeper acknowledgement of an increasingly interconnected industry.  This ability to reflect the changing landscape of the built environment has been a part of Zweig Group’s identity since it was founded in 1988 by Mark Zweig as Mark Zweig & Associates. Our business evolved regularly, eventually becoming ZweigWhite before arriving at the name Zweig Group that’s in use today. This ability to adapt elevated Zweig Group beyond a consulting firm. In many ways, Zweig Group has been an ambitious experiment in reshaping how AEC firms think about growth, leadership, and culture. Fueled by early success, growing 30 percent annually for its first 13 years, Zweig Group eventually built out a r...

The 100,000 square foot hotel is the only branded hotel in the Playhouse Village  Pasadena, Calif. – R.D. Olson Construction , an award-winning general contractor in California, today announced the completion of AC Hotel Pasadena. The $60M Marriott hotel was completed in 21 months and is the only branded property in Pasadena’s Playhouse Village.   ©2025 Martin King | https://ift.tt/XDdvu8j “The modern design of the AC Hotel Pasadena brings a nice juxtaposition to the historic Playhouse Village,” said Bill Wilhelm, president, R.D. Olson Construction. “Welcome Group Inc, a longtime partner of ours, entrusted us to add a unique perspective on this property while still carrying forward all the fan favorites of the AC Hotel line.”  Located at 550 E. Colorado Boulevard, the AC Hotel Pasadena holds 194 guestrooms alongside a rooftop bar and lounge with sweeping mountain views. To provide easy access to the hotel’s in-demand bar, R.D. Olson Construction implemented a publ...

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected by the City of Vancouver, Washington, to design a treatment system to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from a high-volume water station—with the goal of providing cleaner, more reliable drinking water for the community. Stantec will also provide engineering services during construction for the treatment facility at Vancouver’s Water Station 4, one of the first stations in Vancouver’s water supply that will treat water for PFAS. When complete, this PFAS filter system will treat up to 12.2 million gallons per day, making it the largest PFAS project in the Northwestern US in terms of treatment capability. In 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a requirement for all public water utilities in the US to reduce PFAS in drinking water by 2029. In accordance, cities and municipalities around the US are exploring proper treatment systems to address PFAS in their water ...

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