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Case Engineering’s structural team has partnered with DILLE POLLARD Architecture to provide earthquake-resistant structural design for a new city hall in New Madrid, MO. St. Louis, MO — When complete, the new single-story, 6,242-square-foot building will house the city’s administration offices at its south end, public areas at the central core, and the council chambers at its north end. The new city hall is under construction at 331 Main Street in downtown New Madrid on city-owned land where a two-story commercial building once stood. The Mississippi River town of New Madrid is the county seat of New Madrid County in Missouri’s boot heel region. With a population of 2,700+, the city is known as the site of nearly 2,000 earthquakes in 1811 and 1812, some of which reached a magnitude 8 on the Richter scale – the most powerful earthquakes to ever hit the contiguous United States east of the Rocky Mountains in recorded history. Given the city’s location within the New Madrid Seismic Zo...

By Luke Carothers  Every year, the  Hot Firm list  gives us a snapshot of growth for the AEC industry.  It highlights the firms that are, for that moment, moving faster than the rest of the industry.  But snapshots don’t always show us the full picture of growth.  Instead of looking at a single year, we stepped back and looked at the bigger picture—pulling the  top twenty Hot Firm winners from each of the past ten years  and tracking how often firms show up, and where they land when they do.  That changes the conversation pretty quickly because, once you look across a decade, the list stops feeling like a collection of one-time standouts.  You start to see patterns.  A few firms rise to the top more than once.  Others show up year after year, not always at number one, but consistently in the mix.  It’s a different way of looking at the same data.  From thi...

Allpoints Services, LLC (“Allpoints”), a tech-enabled provider of construction surveying services to high-volume homebuilders, announced today that it has appointed John Ballard as Chief Revenue Officer. Allpoints is backed by Capstreet, a Houston-based lower middle market private equity firm. HOUSTON, TX — Mr. Ballard joins Allpoints with nearly two decades of experience in the high-volume production homebuilding sector.  Previously, he served as Chief Revenue Officer at Quality Built and President of Supply Chain at Hyphen Solutions, where he focused on developing enterprise strategy, ensuring quality assurance, and integrating construction software for national builders. Mr. Ballard holds a B.S. from Texas Tech University. “We believe John’s experience managing supply chain and technology integration for homebuilders is key to understanding the operational realities builders face, especially as we look to help our clients maximize efficiency and minimize costs,” said Allpoint...

New park upgrades, large-scale art installation, and ongoing design enhancements reshape the Phillips Point campus experience West Palm Beach, FL —  Related Ross  today announced a $1 million investment in Trinity Park alongside significant construction progress at  Phillips Point , marking a key milestone in the firm’s ongoing reimagination of the waterfront office tower. Reimagined by  Roger Ferris + Partners  with landscape architecture by Mark Jacobson at  Design Studio Boca  and landscaping by Hadden Landscaping, and an expected completion in the second half of 2026, the upgrades to Trinity Park reflect Related Ross’s commitment to enhancing West Palm Beach’s public spaces alongside a broader vision to create a connected, walkable neighborhood on the waterfront. “Trinity Park has the potential to unlock a meaningful, waterfront destination beyond Phillips Point,” said  Mac Filet, Vice President at Related Ross . “We’re focused on creating a...

Appointments position the firm to meet rising demand for infrastructure, building performance and technical advisory services in key Canadian markets HOUSTON, TX —  Rimkus , a global leader in engineering and technical consulting, recently announced two leadership appointments to support the continued growth of its Built Environment Solutions (BES) business across Canada. Walter Gaudet has joined as Vice President of BES Canada, and Michael Hensen has assumed the role of Vice President of Technical Excellence for BES across North America. The appointments come as Canadian public- and private-sector owners accelerate investment in infrastructure, housing development and climate-resilient buildings, increasing demand for integrated technical expertise across the project lifecycle. “These leadership appointments reflect our strategy to invest ahead of demand and ensure Rimkus is well positioned to support clients navigating increasingly complex built environment challenges,” said C...

New Members Strengthen Consortium’s Reach into Water Infrastructure Workforce and Technology Talent Pipeline   Washington, DC —  The Engineering Workforce Consortium (EWC) today announced that the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) have joined the collaborative effort to address the critical workforce shortage facing engineering and public works across the United States. The two organizations formally joined the consortium at EWC’s annual meeting held today at ASCE headquarters in Washington, DC.  WEF connects EWC’s workforce initiatives directly with the water and wastewater professionals who design, build, and operate the nation’s essential water infrastructure. NCWIT brings more than two decades of experience providing the national network and resources necessary to mobilize industry, academia, and government to build the engineering and computing workforce of the fut...

The Project Aims to Improve Travel Times Along the Town’s Busiest Corridor and Launch Fare-Free Bus Rapid Transit Service CHAPEL HILL, NC — STV today announced it has been selected by the  Town of Chapel Hill  to provide construction management (CM) services for the  NS RAPID  project, a $197 million, federally supported bus rapid transit (BRT) investment that will reshape mobility along the town’s busiest multimodal corridor. The 8.2-mile BRT line will connect riders to the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill,  Southern Village , UNC medical facilities and park-and-ride hubs. The project includes more than five miles of dedicated bus-only lanes, 29 stations with premium amenities and traffic signal upgrades designed to improve reliability and travel times. NS RAPID will operate as part of Chapel Hill Transit’s fare-free system, ensuring free rides for all users. Service is targeted to begin in 2030. “Successful bus rapid transit...

Engineering Firm Grows with Key Hire and Larger Downtown LA Office San Diego, CA — As demand for commercial real estate development services accelerates, Latitude 33 Planning, Engineering & Surveying is strengthening its operations in the Los Angeles market with a strategic hire and a larger office.  The firm recently welcomed  Rebecca Wanders  as Director of Business Development.  She is based out of the firm’s downtown Los Angeles office, recently relocated to a larger suite at  700 South Flower St., Suite 2580, Los Angeles, CA 90017 , two blocks from the award-winning Bottega Louie restaurant.  These moves reflect Latitude 33’s success in Los Angeles since establishing an office in the market in March 2024, and its long-term commitment to the region. New Talent Positions the Firm for Success Rebecca Wanders,   Director of Business Development,   brings 15 years of experience in design, project manageme...

When a strategic Scottish Water pumping station had to be taken out of service unexpectantly, the utility faced the risk of over-pumping. Working with Xylem and its Avensor service, the team used real-time insights to resolve the issue, avoid disruption and return the station to full operation, writes  Mark McCullagh , Xylem’s Scotland South project manager. Planned maintenance Scottish Water and Xylem were carrying out planned maintenance at St Nicholas Sewage Pumping Station (SPS), a large, terminal site in St Andrews, which receives flows from five upstream stations. The scope included replacing an inlet gate valve and non-return valve (NRV), along with pump impellers and wear plates. During the works, engineers found the isolation valve was not sealing, allowing pressure to backflow. This meant the NRV could not be replaced without fully draining the line back into the wet well. Attempts to reseal the flanges failed as the pressure had damaged the gasket beyon...

STV today announced it has relocated its Washington, D.C., office to the 10 th  floor at 1100 Vermont Ave. NW, expanding its long-standing presence in the nation’s capital and positioning the firm to better support its infrastructure clients across the Mid-Atlantic. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Serving clients across the District, Virginia and Maryland, STV’s Washington, D.C., team provides architecture, engineering, planning and program and construction management services for transportation, transit, buildings and community infrastructure projects. Working with federal, state and local agencies, as well as transit authorities and private clients, the firm helps advance complex infrastructure programs that improve mobility, modernize critical infrastructure and support long-term regional growth. “This move strengthens our ability to deliver complex infrastructure programs in one of the country’s most dynamic and demanding markets,”  said  Scott Lovell, PE, vice president a...

Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, and the Trust for Governors Island today announced the topping out of a new, state-of-the-art electrical substation on Governors Island. New York, NY —  This marks a major milestone in advancing critical infrastructure to support the island’s transformation into a global hub for climate innovation, education and sustainable development.   “This topping out represents an important step forward in delivering the resilient infrastructure needed to power Governors Island’s next chapter,” said Sean Szatkowski, Executive Vice President – General Manager, Skanska USA Building. “We’re proud to partner with the Trust for Governors Island on a project that not only strengthens energy reliability, but also supports innovation, sustainability and community engagement.”   “Topping off our new electrical substation is a proud milestone for the Island, and we are thankful fo...

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin announced today that  Michael T. Contos  has joined the firm as a Partner in its nationally ranked Construction Practice, further strengthening the group during a period of sustained expansion for the firm and continued growth in client demand across its core practice areas. NEW YORK, April 14, 2026   — Contos advises clients in the commercial real estate and construction industries and serves as outside general counsel to cooperatives and condominiums. He represents a broad range of clients, including commercial, institutional and residential real estate developers, owners and operators; condominiums and cooperatives; construction management firms and general contractors; hotel owners and operators; non-profits; and other business entities. With a practice spanning both litigation and transactional matters, Contos counsels clients through all phases of real estate projects, from contract negotiation and project planning through dispute resol...

The 14-megawatt Costa Mesa location expands access to full-service charging stations across the region  Costa Mesa, Calif. —  Driver SPG   (an affiliate of  C.W. Driver Companies , a leading builder serving California since 1919), has opened the large-scale Rove EV charging station location in Costa Mesa. The project is Driver SPG’s second with  Rove , which incorporates a hospitality model to accommodate the charging time for all electric vehicles. Rove’s 55,384 square-foot Costa Mesa location brings much-needed EV infrastructure, a mini Gelson’s market, lounging, and free Wi-Fi that addresses an evolving need for innovative charging stations.  “The demand for more charging stations across Southern California is high,” said Mike Sosa, vice president at Driver SPG. “Rove’s charging stations provide a hospitality experience that keeps drivers safe, satisfied and engaged.”  Rove Costa Mesa  blends a variety of constructio...

New leadership bench to push innovation and growth across education and government practices Denver, Colo./Minneapolis, Minn. —   Wold Architects & Engineers , a full-service planning, architecture and engineering firm specializing in education, government, healthcare and senior living design, today announced the promotions of Bryan Hicks, Ellis Joyner, Cody Knoblock and Dylan Sullivan to the practice’s Associates leadership team. Sullivan is based in the company’s Minneapolis, Minn. office, and Hicks, Knoblock and Joyner in the Denver, Colo. office.  “Bryan, Ellis, Cody and Dylan have each proven themselves as critical members of our firm, and we’re confident their effect on our leadership team will only push Wold’s work to ever-higher standards. Growing our leadership team in Colorado especially allows us to better serve clients throughout the region,” said CEO Vaughn Dierks, AIA, LEED AP. “The skill and passion this group brings to every project to continue creating l...

ACES US Holding Inc. (“ACES US” or the “Corporation”), the US subsidiary of the Middle East’s leading construction services and geotechnical engineering services firm, ACES Group, proudly completes its acquisition of Meskel & Associates Engineering (“Meskel” or “MAE”), a premier North Florida geotechnical engineering, materials testing and inspection, and CEI firm with over 18 years of experience throughout the southeast US. AMMAN, JORDAN and JACKSONVILLE, FL — Combined with MC2 Engineers Inc., acquired in 2022, MAE advances ACES’ Strategic Plan, expanding the corporation’s presence in the US and significantly enhancing its capabilities in Florida and Georgia.  With headquarters in Jacksonville, FL and over 50 staff, MAE provides geotechnical engineering, construction engineering and inspection (CEI), materials testing, subsurface exploratory drilling, and environmental consulting services. The firm operates a CMEC-Certified and Florida Department of Transportation (“FDoT”) ...

First-Of-Its-Kind Advisory Contract Supports City’s Water and Wastewater System Resilience PHILADELPHIA, PA —  STV today announced that it has been selected to support the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) under a new, first-of-its-kind operations advisory contract. Under this agreement, STV will provide strategic operations guidance for the city’s six treatment plants, including three drinking water and three wastewater facilities.  PWD serves 1.6 million residents and manages a system that treats hundreds of millions of gallons of water daily through thousands of miles of water mains and sewers. As a subconsultant to HDR, STV will provide integrated advisory services for operations support that complement PWD’s capital program and position the department for long-term success. STV will help prioritize capital spending needs at t...

New position strengthens operational systems supporting forensic, built environment and life sciences services HOUSTON, TX — Rimkus , a global leader in engineering and technical consulting, announced today that it has established a Chief Transformation Officer (CXO) role and appointed Matthew Cass to the position, a move designed to strengthen the firm’s enterprise platform as it continues to expand its forensic, built environment solutions and life sciences businesses worldwide. “Matt is a proven leader with the judgment and operating discipline needed to drive our firm forward,” said Chris Rayasam, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rimkus. “He brings a thoughtful, practical approach to transformation that will help our organization move forward while continuing to focus on what is the most important for our company, which is our people and our clients.” Cass joins Rimkus with extensive experience leading large‑scale transformation and integration initiatives. Most recentl...

By Luke Carothers  Each year, over a hundred firms are recognized through Zweig Group’s Best Firms to Work For Award.  Many of them begin in the smallest category, with lean teams of fewer than 50 people—where culture feels natural, leadership is visible, and alignment happens without much friction.  What’s less obvious is what happens next.  As those firms grow, most don’t return to the list in a larger category.  Only a small group makes that leap, and an even smaller group continues to show up as they scale.  That pattern reveals something deeper than recognition alone.  It highlights a distinct set of firms that aren’t just building strong cultures early—they’re learning how to sustain them as the organization evolves.  The Starting Point:  Small Firms That Get It Right   In the 1-49 employee category, culture is rarely abstract.  It shows up in how decisions are m...

One of the most prominent builders in California, Good & Roberts , an affiliate of C.W. Driver Companies , reached the topping out milestone on the $20.5 million Illinois St. Apartments in San Diego. This signifies the finalization of structural construction on the project.   The  56,000 square-foot development,  being constructed for  Falcon Co. LLC, will bring  65 units  of much-needed  multifamily apartments  close to the heart of the city. Good & Roberts is building the structure with  five levels of wood-frame  construction above  three concrete podium levels , to provide a  modern and durable   living environment  that’s easy to navigate. Residents will have access to a  multi-purpose rooftop deck  offering space for  relaxation  and  social gatherings.    Illinois St. Apartments will also contain  450 square feet of ...

STV today announced that Joseph Palantino, PE, has been promoted to vice president and Pennsylvania area manager in the firm’s national buildings group, where he will lead business growth, client engagement and project delivery across the Commonwealth. PHILADELPHIA, PA — Palantino brings over 30 years of experience in capital program delivery, construction management and facility operations for complex public- and private-sector buildings. Since joining STV in 2021, he has served as an operations manager and senior project manager, supporting high-profile commercial and institutional projects while enhancing internal delivery practices. In his new role, Palantino will oversee operations across Pennsylvania, with a focus on expanding STV’s presence in the Philadelphia region, developing talent and delivering projects that balance quality, cost and schedule.  “Joe’s strength is his ability to see the full life cycle of a building, from initial design through construction, ope...

Global Technology Leader Recognized for Transforming How the World Is Designed and Made to be Celebrated at May 27 Gala WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Building Museum is proud to announce that  Autodesk  will receive the 2026 Honor Award, in recognition of the company’s four decades of transforming how buildings, infrastructure, and the systems that support everyday life are designed and made. The award will be presented during the Museum’s annual Gala on Wednesday, May 27, a signature event that brings together national leaders from the architecture, design, real estate, and construction sectors. Founded in San Francisco in 1982, Autodesk is a global leader in software and services for the architecture, engineering, construction, product design and manufacturing, and media and entertainment industries. Since pioneering computer-aided design (CAD) with the release of AutoCAD, the first widely adopted CAD software for personal computers, the company has empowered millions o...