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Engineering & Surveying Consultancy joins Venn as the cornerstone of a new national Multi-disciplinary Consultancy group Liverpool-headquartered civil and structural engineering and building surveying consultancy Sutcliffe, with 70 staff, has entered a new partnership with Venn, marking the next stage in the company’s 40+ year development and providing long-term investment to support its continued growth across the UK. Founded in Liverpool in 1985, Sutcliffe designs around 5,000 homes each year and works extensively across housing, healthcare, education and commercial development. The business operates from Liverpool, Manchester, North Wales, London and the Midlands. The investment will see Sutcliffe become a cornerstone of an organisation with ambitious plans to build a national group of high-quality multi-disciplinary consultancies serving the built environment. Sutcliffe will continue to be led by CEO Sean Keyes and its existing management team, with the company...

CHICAGO – The Irma and Norman Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami Beach, Fla., was honored with the 2026 Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Award. The annual award recognizes PCI-certified plants for unique solutions and excellence in manufacturing and craftsmanship of architectural precast concrete and glass-fiber-reinforced concrete structures and components. The structure, featuring an architectural precast concrete façade designed to resemble marble, demonstrates how precast concrete can elevate any project. Wells’ Kissimmee, Fla., facility manufactured the project’s precast concrete façade. The six-story, 220,000-square-foot building sets a new standard in precast concrete design, production, and installation. The façade features undulating precast concrete spandrels that encircle the entire structure. The project’s complexity is evident in the curved, compound, tilted, and skewed panel angles and the custom-fabricated, face...

New York, NY –  Skanska , a leading global construction and development firm, today announced it has been selected by the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) as the design-builder to deliver the East Side Greenway 14th Street Connector project. The approximately $163 million design-build project will eliminate a long-standing gap in Manhattan’s waterfront greenway network by replacing the existing narrow “pinch point” with a wider, more accessible connection between East River Park and Captain Patrick J. Brown Walk. DDC is managing the project on behalf of NYC Parks. “The East Side Greenway 14th Street Connector represents an important investment in New York City’s public infrastructure and waterfront,” said  Sean Szatkowski, Executive Vice President – General Manager, Skanska USA Building . “We’re proud to be playing an integral role in delivering a project that will improve safety, expand access to open spa...

Acquisition provides one view into every source of project data, delivering the context needed for reliable answers BOSTON  —  Newforma , the leading project and information management company for architecture, engineering, construction and owner (AECO) firms, today announced it has acquired  Lumi AI , a Toronto company whose analytics engine turns plain-language questions into accurate, explainable answers. According to Newforma, AI used to inform project decisions should meet three tests. Answers must be explainable, so the reasoning is visible. They must be verifiable against the source data, so they can be checked. And they must be accurate enough to act on, because on a live project a decision carries liability. Lumi built its engine around those tests. It asks clarifying questions when a prompt is vague, shows the logic behind every answer, and proactively flags data quality problems when it finds them. Architecture and engineering firms hold years of project history...

You likely know the architect, artist and developer Victor Body-Lawson, FAIA, a valuable source on affordable housing, enlivening urban mixed-use campuses, and empowering diverse residents and communities. If not, you may recognize his design signature and unmistakable color palette of warm, dark grays and black hues.  Body-Lawson’s impressive footprint is further expanding. Harlem-based Body Lawson Associates Architects & Planners, also known as BLA, has designed large-scale new affordable housing developments in Harlem and the Bronx, new learning environments for Baruch College and Columbia University, and mixed-use developments for various religious congregations in urban and suburban settings. In most recent news, Body-Lawson has been shortlisted as part of a joint venture set to design new K-12 schools in New York City, with longtime partner firm WXY. The two have presented the third phase of their award-winning mixed-use campus  La Peninsula  in the Bronx to...

Bradley Touchstone, FAIA, a bridge architecture leader known for his work on major structures throughout North America, has joined HDR as a transportation market and program growth strategist. Touchstone brings three decades of experience developing complex and signature bridges, with a career focused on integrating architecture, engineering, constructability and community priorities into major infrastructure projects. His portfolio includes the Gordie Howe International Bridge, Portage Bay Bridge, Hastings Bridge over the Mississippi River and other prominent structures across the U.S. At HDR, Touchstone will work with the firm’s technical and market leaders to identify and pursue major transportation programs and projects, and he will help lead the technical execution of strategic pursuits. He will also represent HDR through industry organizations and activities. “Great infrastructure comes from understanding much more than a structure. It reflects the people, place and ...

When ISG opened its first Northwest Arkansas office in Spring 2024, the firm entered a region where innovation was moving quickly and relationships ran deep. With the area emerging as a center for mass timber construction, ISG faced the challenge of building credibility among an established network of academic and industry leaders.  Opportunity came from a gap in the conversation. Despite national momentum in mass timber, the region lacked a dedicated platform that connected the people designing, developing, and advancing its applications. ISG recognized the potential to bring those perspectives together in a way that reflected the region’s strengths and ambitions.  That vision became the 2025 Arkansas Mass Timber Conference help at the University of Arkansas’ Vol Walker Hall. Developed with university and industry partners, the three-day event brought architects, engineers, developers, and students together to explore practical applications and build relationships ac...

UKWIR, the leading research organisation for the UK and Irish water sector, has formally welcomed Prof. Anusha Shah as its new chair.  Shah brings decades of global experience leading high-profile water and environmental engineering programmes. Widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading voices on climate change, her extensive executive and non-executive expertise spans climate resilience, flood risk management, water management, sustainability, transport and nature regeneration across government, regulators, NGOs, and the private sector.  Professor Shah holds three honorary doctorates in engineering for her services to climate change and sustainable development and honorary professorship at the Amity University, India. She has also held honorary professorship at the University of Wolverhampton and visiting professorships at King’s College London and the University of Edinburgh.  Her previous board roles include the Met Office, ICE’s Thomas Telford Board and...

Acquisition Deepens GFT’s Aviation Design Expertise and Expands National Architecture Capabilities Mechanicsburg, Pa. – GFT, a leading engineering and infrastructure solutions provider, today announced the acquisition of the assets of Iron Horse Architects, Inc. (“Iron Horse”), a Denver-based architecture firm specializing in aviation, transit, federal, and civic design services. Founded in 2005, Iron Horse has built a strong reputation for architectural design across aviation and public infrastructure, with a portfolio that includes Denver International Airport, Denver Union Station, the Colorado Convention Center, and Red Rocks Amphitheater. Its work ranges from civic landmarks to active transportation hubs, reflecting deep experience navigating the technical and operational demands of complex, high-profile projects. The acquisition builds on GFT’s investment in its Buildings & Places practice, combining Iron Horse’s architectural expertise and established public-sector ...

Combining state-of-the-art infrastructure upgrades and other critical modernization strategies, the recently completed expansion of Public School 116Q, a PreK-8 facility serving the community of Jamaica, Queens, celebrated its reopening for the 2026-27 school year with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday October 9. The design by academic facilities experts RKTB Architects introduces a 55,000-square-foot addition, increasing the school’s capacity by 325 student seats – roughly 60% more than previously available – while completely reimagining the school experience with a new street-level entrance, greatly improved accessibility, and energy-efficient, highly sustainable all-electric operation. Conceived and executed by RKTB in partnership with the New York City School Construction Authority (SCA), the expansion and modernization of P.S. 116Q is just the latest in a string of enormously successful projects that increase capacity of a public school while greatly enhancing facility perf...

G. Edward Richert, PE, LEED AP, brings 30+ years of pharmaceutical and biotechnology expertise to the role. Ambler, Pa. | Cary, N.C. –  Precis Engineering + Architecture , an award-winning design firm with offices in Ambler, Pa., and Cary, N.C., has hired  G. Edward Richert, PE, LEED AP , as Director – Engineering Services in its Cary office. Ed Richert has 30+ years of pharmaceutical and biotechnology facility design and operations experience on both the owner/client and consulting engineering sides of the industry. He began the role in September. “Ed’s deep industry knowledge and perspective helps our clients better strategize, allowing us to arrive at thoughtful solutions that perform,” said Precis Principal – North Carolina Operations  John McCullough, PE . “In addition to serving our clients, Ed is a talented leader-doer who provides important guidance and expertise to our growing team.” As Director – Engineering Services, Richert operates as a technical resource ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Steel Bridge Task Force, comprised of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), the National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Steel and Metals Technical Committee, has named Thomas P. Murphy, Ph.D., P.E., S.E., senior vice president and chief technical officer of Modjeski and Masters, as the recipient of the 2026 Richard S. Fountain Award. Named for the founder of the Steel Bridge Task Force, the Richard S. Fountain Award was established in 2001 to recognize leadership in steel bridge research and outstanding efforts to advance AASHTO specifications. Murphy received the award at the Steel Bridge Task Force meeting on September 28 in Anchorage, Alaska. “Tom’s contributions to steel bridge engineering span virtually every aspect of our profession—from the design of complex signature bridges and nationally significant research to the development and implementation of design ...

Team Will Lead Preliminary Engineering and Develop Corridor-Wide Resilience Blueprint for a Critical Northeast Rail Corridor STV today announced that it has been selected, in joint venture with WSP, by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to lead design and preliminary engineering for a major climate resilience program along Metro-North Railroad’s Hudson Line. This project supports a broader $800 million effort to protect one of the Northeast’s most heavily traveled rail corridors from flooding, extreme rainfall and other climate-related threats. Serving approximately  10 million riders annually, the 75-mile corridor is a critical transportation link between New York City and the Hudson Valley. Stretching from New York City to Poughkeepsie, the Hudson Line faces growing risks from coastal flooding, extreme rainfall, mudslides and washouts. The New York City Panel on Climate Change projects sea levels could rise by 23” the 2050s and 45” in the 2080s, putting low-...

New dual DA2 GNSS receiver configuration for Trimble Earthworks provides simplified, competitively-priced grade control solution with the precision, dependability and uptime for which Trimble is known WESTMINSTER, Colo . — Trimble today announced a new configuration of the Trimble Ⓡ  Earthworks grade control platform for excavators, utilizing dual DA2 GNSS receivers. Designed specifically to meet the needs of cost-sensitive customers, this new offering significantly lowers the barrier to entry for machine control technology while providing a 3D positioning solution that helps operators work more efficiently and with high accuracy.  The DA2 GNSS receiver adds yet another option to Trimble’s extensive portfolio of on-machine technology, with multiple options available to meet the needs of a wide variety of users. The new field-proven DA2 Earthworks configuration is targeted at small- to mid-size contractors who are ready to take the next step into 3D workflows and take advantag...

Atomic Cleanup Program By JoAnne Castagna, Ed.D. The hot cup of coffee you sipped this morning was made possible in large part because of the scientific advances made during the Atomic Age in the 1940’s. These innovations included the plastic parts on your coffee maker, the paper packets holding your sugar, the plumbing carrying your water, the microwave reheating your cup, and the electrical power running everything. Society has benefited in so many ways from the work performed by Atomic Age innovators that included The Manhattan Project and the Atomic Energy Commission, predecessor of the U.S. Department of Energy, but unfortunately where this work was performed created waste that contaminated the land.  Soon, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District will be cleaning up one of these properties and applying an innovative soil sorting system that will save tax-payer money, reduce air pollution, and most importantly return the land back to the communi...

NEW YORK – The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has announced the appointment of Leah Putman as president of its Engineering for Change (E4C) LLC. She continues in her role as director of engineering for sustainable development at ASME, reporting to Iana Aranda, managing director of sustainability at ASME, and outgoing E4C president. Across these roles, Putman leads strategy and growth for programs connecting engineering, innovation, and societal impact. Putman brings more than 15 years of experience spanning engineering, manufacturing, product development, sustainability, and social impact. She has spent her career helping organizations navigate uncertainty, make evidence-based decisions, and move promising ideas toward implementation. “I’ve had the privilege of working closely with Leah and witnessing firsthand her ability to bring people, ideas, and expertise together in service of meaningful change. She approaches engineering not only as a technical disc...

Seasoned executive brings more than 35 years of experience leading growth, operations, and complex businesses across infrastructure, engineering, and industrial markets CHICAGO — Egis, a leading global architecture, consulting, construction engineering, and operations firm, today announced the appointment of Jon Moretta as Chief Executive Officer of Egis in the United States. In this role, Moretta will lead the company’s U.S. platform, with a focus on strengthening client relationships, expanding capabilities, and bringing together Egis’ local expertise and global resources to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions. Moretta brings more than 35 years of executive leadership experience spanning engineering, operations, business development, capital project delivery, technology, and sustainability. He joins Egis from Parsons Corporation, where he held increasingly senior leadership roles with responsibility for strategy, growth, operations, and full P&L pe...