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BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Caddell Construction is proud to announce the promotion of Jamie Dorland to Senior Vice President – Commercial. Dorland joined Caddell in 2021 with more than 20 years of respected industry experience. He has helped grow Caddell’s automation group through profitable, repeat business. Under his leadership, the company became widely known as an industry leader in ground-up construction for automation, as well as retrofitting existing warehouse space for automation coast to coast. Throughout his career, he has managed more than $2 billion of work and shows no signs of slowing down. “Jamie has made a tremendous impact on our company through his leadership, work ethic and commitment to continuous improvement,” said Zach Moore, President – Commercial. “He consistently demonstrates The Caddell Way in everything he does, and his passion for our people, clients and projects has helped position us for continued success.” Throughout his career, Dorl...

Forte Construction Completes 19 Elevators Project Ahead of Schedule ISLANDIA, N.Y –  Forte Construction has completed the 19 Elevators Project in collaboration with the MTA and Lead Designer Goldman Copeland, marking the successful closeout of a multi-year accessibility initiative spanning some of New York City’s busiest subway stations.  The 19 th  and final elevator under the contract, EL 335, was placed into service at West 4th Street-Washington Square station on May 13, 2026, three weeks ahead of schedule.  Beginning in 2023, the contract delivered accessibility improvements across eight major stations throughout Manhattan and Queens, including , 14th Street-Union Square, 14 th  Street-Eighth Avenue, Times Square-42nd Street, Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue/74th Street, 125th Street-St. Nicholas Avenue, 175th Street-George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal, Lexington Avenue-53rd Street, and West 4 th  Steet-Washington Square. Comprising some of t...

DALLAS, TX – KAI served as the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) Engineer for the new JPS Health Network Medical Home Southwest Tarrant clinic serving the Fort Worth Wedgewood neighborhood, a rapidly growing area of southwest Fort Worth experiencing increased demand for accessible health care services. The clinic expands access to primary care and behavioral health services closer to home for residents while supporting JPS Health Network’s long-term strategy to meet increasing demand across Tarrant County. Designed to support integrated care, the new 39,000-square-foot Medical Home Southwest Tarrant clinic at 5001 Mesa Springs Drive in Fort Worth brings behavioral health specialists and primary care physicians together in a shared space, allowing patients to access a full spectrum of services, including counseling, medication management and primary care, all under one roof. “KAI’s engineering design ensured the facility could support ...

MADISON, WIS.  – Mead & Hunt announces the launch of the Mead & Hunt Foundation, a public 501(c)(3) organization created to invest in communities where the firm’s employees live and work. The Foundation will award annual grants to nonprofit organizations that cultivate future Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) leaders, champion environmental stewardship, and address basic human needs. The Foundation grew from the vision of current Mead & Hunt Board Chair and former CEO Andy Platz, who identified an opportunity to deepen the firm’s community impact by partnering with mission-aligned organizations. “Mead & Hunt has had a robust giving program that our employees enjoy and a history of taking care of communities as part of our values,” said Platz. “Establishing the Foundation seemed like a natural extension of our commitment. We’re building on a legacy dating back 126 years to our founder, Daniel Mead, and in...

Parsippany, NJ  – Langan Engineering & Environmental Services officially announced the acquisition of Kirkman Engineering, based in Dallas-Fort Worth.  Kirkman marks Langan’s fourth acquisition in Texas, expanding the firm’s statewide workforce to 225 employees and seven offices. Founded in 2014, Kirkman specializes in land development in commercial, warehouse, and residential real estate sectors. “Langan’s commitment to our clients in Texas continues by bringing Kirkman into our family,” said David T. Gockel, President/CEO, Langan. “The staff from Kirkman will experience incredible benefits, technical training, and career development opportunities as Langan’s footprint grows rapidly in the Lone Star State.”  “We are thrilled to join the Langan team and bring our local knowledge and client relationships in the area to one of the most highly ranked consulting firms in the nation,” said Shea Kirkman, who founded Kirkman with Patrick Filson. “L...

The general contractor-built Element Mission Valley, the first branded property in the region Mission Valley, CA  –   R.D. Olson Construction , delivered a new standard for wellness-focused hospitality in San Diego with the completion of Element Mission Valley — a $43 million, 98,000-square-foot hotel developed in partnership with Driftwood Capital and the first Element by Westin Marriott in the region.  “Element Mission Valley is a product of close collaboration,” said Bill Wilhelm, president and CEO of R.D. Olson Construction. “We were able to build a thriving property and connect it to the Marriott Mission Valley to immerse guests in a holistic hospitality experience.”  The 150-key, seven story property, which was developed in the former event facility adjacent to the Marriott — stakes its claim in Mission Valley, one of San Diego’s most strategically connected neighborhoods, within minutes of Old Town, Balboa Park, and Mission...

Experienced aviation executive to drive growth, strengthen client relationships and lead major pursuits across the vital aviation industry. NEW YORK – WSP in the U.S., one of the world’s leading professional services firms, has named Navin Nitish as senior vice president, national aviation market leader. Based in New York, Nitish leads aviation market strategy, supporting airport and aviation infrastructure development through strategic planning and analysis, construction and program delivery, engineering solutions, operations management and related services. In addition to working with airport authorities, airlines, federal agencies, infrastructure developers, operators and other aviation clients, Nitish oversees major pursuits and collaborates with WSP leaders across business lines to align integrated capabilities with aviation opportunities. “We’re thrilled to welcome Navin to WSP. His deep industry experience, collaborative leadership style and passion for serving ...

Arup’s multidisciplinary design and engineering supported the delivery of a sustainability-forward design that enhances the passenger experience at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport SEATTLE –  Arup joins the Miller Hull Partnership, Woods Bagot, and the Port of Seattle in celebrating the unveiling of the C Concourse Expansion (CCE) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).  A major milestone in the Port’s Upgrade SEA initiative, this transformative project is designed to improve passenger experience by enhancing circulation, comfort, and accessibility in the Pacific Northwest’s busiest airport. The project significantly enlarges the existing concourse, expanding it from 114,000ft2 to 229,500ft2 and adding four new floors above the building. Targeting LEED Platinum certification, CCE will open to the public in June 2026.  As part of the Miller Hull team, Arup provided multidisciplinary engineering and design services to bring the upgraded ter...

Thames Water has appointed Barhale to deliver a £12.5M program of statutory tunnel inspection and maintenance across key infrastructure including the Thames Water Ring Main (TWRM) and North London Abstraction and New River Zone raw water assets. The projects, awarded under the AMP8 Tunnels and Aqueducts program, will also include the production tunnels within Thames Water’s treatment works, bringing the total length of tunnels under inspection to almost 48 kilometers. On the TWRM, civil engineering, infrastructure and tunneling specialist Barhale will use mainly man entry with some limited Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) to inspect 12 sections of the tunnel at depths of up to 65m, representing around 20% of the asset’s extent. At the North London Abstraction and New River Zone, Barhale will carry out 24 inspections concentrated around the Lee Valley reservoir complex. The varying diameter tunnels are buried up to 50m deep and range from 30m to 5,450m in length. The overal...

The City partnered with Wold Architects & Engineers to expand recreation opportunities and support long-term community growth Shelbyville, Tenn. – The  City of Shelbyville , in partnership with  Wold Architects and Engineers  (Wold), today announced the start of construction on Phase 1 of a $5M project to bring a multi-purpose soccer field complex to the region. On Friday afternoon, residents and project stakeholders joined local leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony on the 36-acre development to mark the major investment in the community’s recreational infrastructure, designed to support local athletics and future growth.  “This project represents an exciting investment in Shelbyville’s future,” said Trevor Freitas, parks and recreation department director for the City. “There’s already tremendous excitement from local families, athletes and residents about what this complex will bring to the community. Beyond expanding recreation opportunities, it will create a place whe...

By Luke Carothers  The AEC industry never stands still.  Markets rise and fall.  New technologies reshape how firms and projects work.  Leadership changes hands.  Client expectations evolve.  Every shift creates new opportunities and, with it, new questions.  That constant evolution has become one of the industry’s defining characteristics.  The conversation is no longer focused on a single trend or challenge.  It spans everything from private equity and succession planning to artificial intelligence, labor shortages, changing delivery models, and the markets driving the next wave of growth.  For years, M&A Next has brought these conversations together in one place.  Each conference has captured a snapshot of where the industry stands while offering a glimpse of where it may be headed next.  As the AEC industry continues into uncharted territory, looki...

DALLAS – KAI joined Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) officials, community leaders and project partners on May 21 to break ground on the new Seagoville PK-8 Campus in Seagoville, Texas. Part of the 2020 Bond Program, the $53 million campus is a transformational project designed to address enrollment growth while expanding educational opportunities for students across Southeast Dallas.The campus represents Dallas ISD’s innovative approach to addressing enrollment growth by aligning educational programming, campus planning and facility design to create expanded opportunities for students. For Catherine Dalton, AIA, RID, LEED AP BD+C, K-12 Market Leader and Principal at KAI, the milestone highlights the unique responsibility designers have in shaping educational experiences. “As designers, we have the privilege and responsibility of helping shape the environments where students learn, grow and discover their potential,” said Dalton. “Seeing this vision move fr...

USACE and Army executive client manager promoted in Huntsville, Alabama. Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has announced that Amanda Pommerenck, PE, has been promoted to vice president. Pommerenck is based in the firm’s Huntsville, Alabama, office. In her new role, she will manage the firm’s relationship with the U.S. Army nationally, to include the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) and other federal clients. Pommerenck has over 25 years of experience in executive leadership, project management, engineering, and construction. Her background includes management and execution of architect-engineer contracts, specifications and criteria, control systems cyber security, operations and maintenance technical support, cost engineering, and automated systems. “Amanda continuously brings tremendous value to our firm and the clients we serve,” says Dewberry President Phil Thiel. “We’re excited to support her continued professional advancement and look forward ...

PHILADELPHIA, PA –   Urban Engineers, Inc.  (Urban) announces the addition of two new members to the firm’s Board of Directors: Bob Higgins, PE, Principal and Founder of Thrivence, who served as former President and CEO, Barge Design Solutions, Inc. and Brian McBride, PE, Associate Vice President, Assistant Construction Department Manager, Urban Engineers. “We are pleased to welcome Bob and Brian to Urban’s Board,” said Dianne L. Semingson, Board Chair. “Bob brings a wealth of corporate leadership experience and a forward-thinking perspective to help guide Urban Engineers’ long-term strategy. Brian’s deep institutional knowledge and proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects on behalf of Urban make him an invaluable internal voice. Together, they strengthen our commitment to excellence as we continue to grow Urban.” Photo Credit: Urban Engineers “I am delighted that both Brian and Bob are joining Urban’s Board of Directors,” said President and CEO Ja...

CHICAGO – The search for the next generation of steel innovation is on: The 2027 IDEAS Awards  are now officially accepting entries! Presented by the American Institute of Steel Construction, these awards represent the pinnacle of design achievement in the structural steel industry. Winning teams earn a full year of prestige, with their projects featured in national publications, across digital platforms, and at NASCC: The Steel Conference. Does your best work only exist as a vision for the future? AISC wants to hear about that, too! The IDEAS|next award is specifically designed for concepts still “on the boards.” If your innovation has a client and a designated site, it is eligible for recognition before the first piece of steel is even erected. We invite submissions that showcase the versatile power of steel across five core categories: Adaptive Reuse Architecture Constructability Engineering Sustainable Design and Construction ...

When the founders of AMC Bridge formed our company a quarter century ago, we wanted to help clients with digital transformation – but we realized that technical know-how alone wasn’t enough. We had to develop a deep understanding of our customers – their ambitions, their competition, their existential challenges. What we’ve learned from hundreds of clients while engineering their software ecosystems holds true across enterprises. To move decisively, modern organizations need a secure, open platform that connects data, automates high-value work, and gives stakeholders clear, current context for their next moves.  Why APS matters for enterprise engineering teams  Often, that isn’t what we encounter, whether the need is in manufacturing, engineering, construction or architecture. Many teams still work across disconnected tools and from within data silos. This disconnection slows decisions and elevates risk, and it keeps the world’s designers and makers from realizing thei...

Industry-leading sensors paired with a real-time collaboration workflow let teams scan faster, start collaborating immediately, and keep projects moving towards deliverables Heerbrugg, Switzerland, Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the launch of the all-new Leica RTC series of terrestrial laser scanners: the Leica RTC300, 500, and 700.  Built on Leica Geosystems’ decades of leadership in terrestrial laser scanning, the new series delivers substantial improvements in scanning speed, accuracy, and range, while introducing real-time workflow connectivity that keeps field and office teams aligned from first scan to final deliverable. Scalable superior performance  The new RTC series combines the speed, capability and versatility of the Leica RTC360 with the robustness and superior accuracy of the ScanStation P-Series, enabling specialised workflows across surveying, construction, industrial plants, public safety, and infrastructure. It i...

Barhale has been awarded a £16M contract by Yorkshire Water to deliver a new service reservoir (SRE) at Springhill, strengthening Scarborough’s long-term water resilience. The four-year scheme, awarded as part of Yorkshire Water’s AMP8 programme to upgrade infrastructure, will safeguard water supplies for properties in and around the Yorkshire town. Civil engineering, infrastructure and tunnelling specialist Barhale will construct a 17.3ML twin-compartment reinforced concrete service reservoir, to be known as Springhill SRE No.3, together with an associated valve house. It will replace the 93-year-old SRE No.1 (15ML) and Springhill SRE No.2 (2.6ML) to accommodate both current and future levels of service. The new reservoir will measure 55m × 77m externally and stand 5m tall. Internally, it will comprise two equal compartments of 54m × 38m and will be hydraulically balanced with the existing Springhill SREs. Construction will use a hybrid solution. The base slab will be cast in...

This addition to ISG’s education team reflects the firm’s continued investment in the Triangle and commitment to providing modern learning environments tailored to the needs of each school system. Photo credit: ISG Raleigh, North Carolina – ISG, a full-service architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning firm has welcomed Greg Cave to its Raleigh office to support PreK-12 and higher education work in North and South Carolina. Cave has over 20 years of business and sales management experience, including 10 years supporting educational outcomes. Cave will support ISG’s Education Business Unit as a development strategist by working with school systems to plan and advance facility projects. From early facility assessments through design, Greg will help fulfill client educational goals with tailored learning environments. His extensive experience will guide clients through decision-making processes that support long-term success for students, staff, and communities. ...

Photo Credit: ISG ISG, a 100% ESOP firm, has a rich history, which extends over 50 years of building trusting relationships with clients, stakeholders, and the community. Raleigh, North Carolina – ISG, a full-service architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning firm, is proud to announce that Christine McDonald has joined the firm’s Raleigh office as a development strategist. McDonald brings nearly three decades of guiding decision-making for mixed-use and commercial development projects, with a background in real estate development and market-driven planning. McDonald will support ISG’s Residential + Mixed‑Use Business Unit by connecting client goals with market opportunities, strengthening pursuit strategy, and building relationships that advance projects from early concept through development. Her experience spans market analysis and business development, helping position teams and ideas for long-term success. “Christine brings an intentional, relationshi...

Daracon Group and its alliance organization Arenco have both been announced as finalists at the 2026 Civil Contractors Federation NSW (CCF NSW) Earth Awards in the $30-$75 million project category. Daracon has been shortlisted for the Coulstons Creek Road Merriwa (MR358) upgrade, whilst Arenco has been recognized for the Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway. The finalist nod for Daracon comes off the back of three years of consecutive wins at the CCF NSW Earth Awards. Last year, the Group took out the top spot in the $30-$75 million category for the Hydro Aluminium Kurri Kurri Site Remediatioin project, and in 2024 the Newcastle Ocean Baths were awarded in the $10M – $30M project value category. In 2023, Daracon also secured a win for their Kooragang Island Waste Emplacement Facility in the $5 – $10 million project value category.  This year, Daracon’s finalist recognition is for the rehabilitation of Coulsons Creek Road Merriwa (MR358) upgrade, delivered for th...