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Bowen School of Construction plans learning opportunities expansion in Indy with funding WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University’s Board of Trustees on Friday (Dec. 12)  approved renaming  the Polytechnic Institute’s School of Construction Management Technology to the Bowen School of Construction in honor of the Bowen family following a $10 million investment supporting the school’s future in Indianapolis. The gift — made by Robert L. Bowen, Terry L. Bowen, Doug Bowen III and Julie Bowen — will support the expansion of construction education, strengthen industry partnerships and enhance Purdue’s growing presence in Indianapolis as well as bolster the school’s offerings in West Lafayette. Bob Bowen (BS civil engineering ’62) founded Bowen Engineering in 1967, where his son, Doug Bowen (BS business management ’93) is now president and CEO. A portion of the commitment will support the development of an accredited and expanded construction program based in Indianapolis, i...

IRVINE, Calif. — Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, today announced Alicia Pandimos Maurer has joined the firm as firmwide Practice Leader and Director, Science & Technology, based in its Denver office. In this role, she will lead the firm’s dedicated capabilities in this sector, collaborating across all its offices to achieve growth, deliver innovative strategies, and enhance client satisfaction in the dynamic fields of science and technology.  “We are excited to have Alicia at the helm of our growing S&T practice,” said Cameron Trefry, Regional Vice President, Ware Malcomb. “Her leadership skills, experience in diverse project types, and familiarity with leading large, dispersed teams makes her well-suited to oversee this important international practice area for our firm.” Pandimos Maurer brings to Ware Malcomb more than 20 years of S&T industry experience, having worked with a variety of large design firms as well as leading her own lab pla...

VIRGINIA, MINN. — Wold Architects and Engineers (Wold) , a national architecture and engineering firm with deep expertise in public safety design, has completed a new Public Safety Facility in the city of Virginia. It unites the city’s fire, police, emergency medical services and search and rescue operations under one roof. The modern facility replaces century-old buildings and is designed to meet future demands of emergency response, community safety and state sustainability standards. The project reflects the city’s long-term vision to invest in efficient, adaptable infrastructure that supports first responders and serves residents across 600 square miles of the Iron Range. The new 50,000 square-foot hub strengthens coordination and collaboration between all of the area’s public safety services with shared spaces for public access, fitness and training. It also features dedicated decontamination areas and modern vehicle bays, in addition to a training tower and on-site hydrant to ex...

Veteran life sciences principal to lead HFA’s expanded Science + Technology practice following HFA’s TRIA acquisition BENTONVILLE, AR —HFA Architecture + Engineering announced today that Sherwood Butler has joined the employee-owned firm as Vice President. He will lead HFA’s growing Science + Technology practice following the company’s acquisition of Boston-based TRIA. Butler co-founded TRIA (now TRIA Powered by HFA) in 2015 and helped build it into a premier life sciences design firm, known for award-winning work with clients including Moderna Therapeutics, Elevate Bio, CRISPR Therapeutics, Novartis, Biogen and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. He brings 31 years of deep client relationships and vast experience in laboratory R&D, drug manufacturing and distribution facility design to his new role, noted Dave Wilgus, CEO of HFA. “Sherwood has shown remarkable leadership at one of the most innovative design firms in the Greater Boston science and tech hub,” Wilgus said. “He shares our focu...

Miloš Vasiljević, a skilled leader on some of HDR’s largest transportation programs, has been named the company’s next transportation program management director.  Based in Arizona, Vasiljević will set the strategic vision for the firm’s transportation program management practice, supporting clients and programs across all transportation markets. Vasiljević will also coordinate with HDR’s company-wide program management director and the program management directors in other markets to optimize strategy, services, quality control and client service across the company. Vasiljević joined HDR nearly two decades ago and has served in leadership roles on some of the company’s most notable program management assignments, including the $1.7 billion South Mountain Freeway in Arizona, $2.5 billion Carolina Crossroads program in South Carolina and most recently leading HDR’s work as General Engineering Consultant on the I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor in Arizona, a nearly $1 billion program t...

Looq AI Users Showcase Transformative Speed and Precision in Critical Infrastructure Workflows Ahead of 2026 Looq User Conference San Diego, CA —Looq AI, an innovator in ground-based reality capture for surveying, engineering, and utilities, today announced the winners of its inaugural “Looq Once Capture Everything” Video Challenge. The competition recognized users who developed innovative and impactful workflows utilizing the Looq Platform to achieve unprecedented speed, precision, and efficiency in field data collection and engineering analysis. The winners and runners-up across two major categories demonstrated the transformative power of Looq AI’s sub-centimeter 3D photogrammetric data in essential infrastructure, urban planning, and historic preservation. “Judging the Looq AI awards is truly a privilege. These innovators demonstrate their creativity and technical mastery redefining artificial intelligence by setting new standards for excellence, responsibility, and inspirationa...

Winners to be Honored at First Brick Excellence Gala on April 9    RESTON, Va. —The Brick Industry Association ( BIA ) has awarded 42 winning projects in the  2025 Brick in Architecture Awards , the world’s leading design competition featuring fired-clay brick.  “The winners demonstrate why brick matters as a sustainable building material offering exceptional durability, fire resistance, energy efficiency and the ability to achieve any aesthetic,” said BIA President and CEO Tricia Mauer.  For the first time in the awards history, the winning projects and teams will be honored live on stage at the first Brick Excellence Gala on April 9, 2026 in Orlando, Florida during the  National Clay Brick Expo . Architects, designers and masonry professionals will celebrate outstanding brick design, artistry and craftsmanship during the industry’s largest, annual expo.  Generating 120 entries this year, 42 winners judged by a jury of peers span the United S...

JACKSONVILLE, FL —STV today announced the promotions of  Keith Jackson , PE, to senior vice president as well as  Kevin Fielder , PE, and  Wes Markham , PE, to vice president. These promotions strengthen STV’s leadership team in Florida, where the firm maintains six offices and a diverse portfolio of roadway, bridge, transit and mobility projects.  “Keith, Kevin and Wes bring extraordinary skill and vision to STV’s work in Florida,”  said  Jerry Stump, president of the Transportation South operating group at STV .  “Collectively, their leadership will continue to help our clients deliver safer, more efficient transportation systems that keep the state connected and moving.”   Keith Jackson. Photo courtesy of STV. Jackson  leads STV’s business dev...

Prioritizing sustainability while celebrating the employee experience Las Colinas, Texas —Wells Fargo’s new campus in the Las Colinas development of Irving, Texas, is a major step forward in sustainability. The campus isn’t just pursuing LEED Platinum certification: it is  NET-POSITIVE , generating more energy than it consumes — the first campus of its size to do so. This ambitious goal meant that Corgan’s design and sustainability teams needed to work closely with the client, refining the design over many iterations before arriving at a solution that functions as efficiently as possible while also providing a world-class employee experience. With the energy demands required for managing the Texas climate, achieving net-positivity necessitated a comprehensive approach including site planning, solar panels, an all-electric campus, regionally sourced materials, lighting interventions, and strategic occupancy to consolidate the number of 24-hour customer service floors. Planning f...

 CLEVELAND, OHIO— www.mbma.com:  The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) held its annual meeting, December 8 – 10 in Tucson, Arizona. During the event, MBMA elected the members of the 2026 Board of Directors. Christen Funk, will continue in the second of her two-year term as board chair. The full 2026 board includes:    Chair:  Christen Funk – Butler Manufacturing Vice Chair:  Rob Mutersbaugh – Associated Steel Group Tom Boal – Behlen Building Systems Steve Browning – Vulcan Steel Structures Joe Campos – Pacific Building Systems Austin Hess – Cornerstone Building Brands David Koubek – Chief Buildings Darren McGonigle – Konecranes Frank Rosales – Schulte Building Systems David Tomchak – Bay Insulation Systems Mark Van Dyken – Nucor Building Systems “It’s been a great first year leading the MBMA,” says Funk, “As I move into year two, I’m excited to continue to grow the association and the industry. I look forward to working with...

The Modernization Projects are the First Two Design-Build Initiatives to Move into Construction Under the New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust  NEW YORK, NY —STV today announced thatthe  New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust  (Trust) selected the firm to manage construction for two major design-build renovation projects: New York City Housing Authority’s (NYCHA) Nostrand Houses in Brooklyn and the NYCHA Bronx River Addition in the Bronx.  In its role as Construction Manager as Agent, STV will oversee interior and exterior renovations for the Trust, which will raise these buildings to today’s housing standards and improve daily living for residents. Renovations include apartment upgrades, new heating and cooling systems, elevator replacements, accessibility and security improvements and energy-efficient windows and lighting. The team will also address priority repairs, including lead and mold removal and pest and waste management.   “...

Austin, Texas —Aurigo Software, the leading provider of capital planning and construction management software for public infrastructure and private owners, announced the launch of  Masterworks 2026 , its reimagined flagship platform built for the next decade of capital program delivery. With a modernized user experience, meaningful AI, and a fully digitized right-of-way solution, Masterworks 2026 empowers agencies to manage large-scale operations more efficiently.  A study by  Accenture  shows that 92% of infrastructure programs fail to deliver expected outcomes on time and within budget, with only 6% of organizations consistently meeting their targets. Public agencies are facing increasing pressure to deliver capital programs while managing rising costs, navigating stricter compliance requirements, and dealing with rapidly expanding data volumes. These challenges highlight a widening gap in the tools organizations rely on, as many traditional systems, built for a d...

Pittsburgh, PA —Menard USA proudly announces that  John Myers, P.E. , Design Manager for the Southern region, has achieved  Board Certification in Geotechnical Engineering (BC.GE)  from the  Academy of Geo-Professionals , a subsidiary of Civil Engineering Certification Inc. and the American Society of Civil Engineers. This certification represents the highest post-license credential in the geotechnical engineering profession and is accredited by the Council of Engineering & Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB). The BC.GE designation recognizes engineers who demonstrate advanced technical expertise, strong professional ethics, and a commitment to lifelong learning and continuing professional development. John’s career at Menard USA reflects this dedication. Over the course of his career, he has worked on projects across a variety of sectors, including roadways, commercial developments, oil and gas facilities, port and terminal facilities, data centers, and multi-f...

Cypress Served as Program Manager/Construction Manager for the Project SACRAMENTO, CA —STV and Cypress Construction Management, an STV Company, joined Sierra College to celebrate the opening of the new 123,000-square-foot  student housing  facility on its Rocklin campus. Cypress, which was  recently acquired by STV , provided program management and construction management (PM/CM) services for the progressive design-build project, guiding the college through planning, design-build team selection and contract negotiations. Built in the center of an active campus, the project required careful safety planning and traffic management by the Cypress team including onsite oversight, coordination and quality management during construction to protect students and faculty. “This new residence hall builds on years of collaboration across multiple projects with Sierra College, each designed to strengthen a sense of community at the heart of campus and provide more affordable housin...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PRIME AE Group, Inc. (PRIME AE), a Platform Holdings managed company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Faller, Davis & Associates, Inc. (FDA), a respected Florida-based consulting civil engineering firm renowned for its expertise in transportation design, operations, planning, and environmental services. This strategic acquisition strengthens PRIME AE’s presence across the Southeast and enhances our ability to deliver comprehensive infrastructure solutions to public-sector clients throughout Florida, further reflecting our commitment to  making everything around us better. Founded in Tampa in 1985, FDA offers deep regional expertise spanning complex highway, drainage, and traffic engineering; environmental permitting and compliance; wildlife surveys; construction and maintenance management; traffic operations; safety studies; and signal retiming. With offices in Tampa and Maitland, FDA is led by a skilled team...

KAI 360 Construction Services (KAI 360 CS) is pleased to announce the hiring of David Peterson as Senior Project Manager at its St. Louis headquarters. ST. LOUIS, MO.—Peterson brings more than 47 years of international construction experience, having worked on complex, multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait and the U.A.E., as well as across the United States. With a career grounded in construction and project management, his portfolio includes groundwater storage facilities, pumping stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, desalination plants, potable water networks, power distribution and lighting networks, roads, and oil and gas refineries, among other civil works projects. “We are thrilled to welcome David to the KAI 360 CS team,” said Bruce Wood, PE, president of KAI 360 Construction Services. “His global experience, deep technical knowledge and steady leadership are exactly what we look for in a Senior Project Manage...

STV Helps Delivers Draft Environmental Report for One of America’s Busiest Freight and Rail Corridors LOS ANGELES, CA —STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced the California High-Speed Rail Authority has released its  Draft Environmental Impact Report and Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS)  for the Los Angeles to Anaheim section of the California High-Speed Rail System. This 30-mile section along one of the most active freight and passenger rail corridors in the U.S. will connect Los Angeles Union Station and the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center.    STV led development of the environmental document, coordinating technical inputs, agency comments and the three-volume release that includes engineering plans and environmental analysis. The draft highlights expected benefits, including 1.9 billion fewer vehicle miles traveled statewide. It also po...

by Liisa Andreassen   Starting a new job in the AEC industry often means navigating a whirlwind of introductions, policies and protocols. But what if your first touchpoint with a new employer wasn’t a stack of paperwork? What if instead it was a vibrant green shoebox arriving at your doorstep, filled with carefully curated items that whispered, “You’re already part of something special”?  That’s exactly what Garmann Miller has accomplished with their “Good Things Come in Green Boxes” campaign, an internal marketing initiative that’s redefining how AEC firms approach employee experience from day one.   So, let’s learn some more about the green shoebox that’s changing the employee experience.   From Trade Show Success to Employee Welcome   The genesis of this program illustrates how external marketing success can inspire powerful internal initiatives. A few year...