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The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) presented Dr. Benjamin Schafer with the 2026 Duane S. Ellifritt Research Award. CLEVELAND, Ohio —   www.mbma.com:  Named after MBMA’s original director of research and engineering, this honor is given annually to a researcher whose contributions led to advancements within the metal building systems industry. Dr. Schafer accepted the award at the 2026 MBMA Research Symposium in Orlando, Fla. Dr. Schafer is the Willard and Lillian Hackerman Professor of Civil and Systems Engineering and the Director of the Ralph O’Connor Sustainability Energy Institute (ROSEI) at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.   “Congratulations to Dr. Schafer, who has been an invaluable partner to MBMA for more than 20 years,” said Jon-Paul (JP) Cardin, P.E., MBMA’s current Director of Research and Engineering.  “His research has deepened the industry’s understanding of metal building systems and driven meaningful advancements in performan...

Free resource responds to rapid growth as PDB now represents one-third of design-build procurements nationwide WASHINGTON —  The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has released its Progressive Design-Build Done Right®: Progressive Design-Build Best Practices primer, providing specific guidance for Owners and practitioners using Progressive Design-Build (PDB). PDB now represents roughly one-third of all design-build procurements, according to FMI’s 2024 Design-Build Utilization Study. As design-build is projected to reach 47% of U.S. construction spending and exceed $1 trillion by 2028, PDB’s share continues to expand on projects facing technical complexity, cost volatility and evolving scope. This new publication builds on DBIA’s Design-Build Done Right® Universal Best Practices and responds directly to PDB’s accelerating adoption. While grounded in the same collaborative principles, PDB introduces distinct procurement, contracting and execution dynamics that require great...

The Tunnel Will Connect the Sacramento River to One of the Most Critical Water Supply Systems in the U.S. SACRAMENTO, Calif. —  STV today announced that it has been selected by the Delta Conveyance Design and Construction Authority (DCA) to provide executive-level leadership, engineering and stakeholder management and program support for heavy civil and tunnel construction for California’s Delta Conveyance Program – one of the most significant water infrastructure initiatives in the country. The program involves building a 45-mile-long, 36-foot-wide large-diameter tunnel beneath the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta to connect the Sacramento River and the State Water Project (SWP).   STV will help the DCA establish and staff a high-performing executive organization to manage the tunnel’s design and construction. The ...

IRVINE, Calif. — Fuscoe Engineering, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Luk + Associates, an experienced civil engineering, surveying, and land planning firm in Hercules, CA. Headquartered in Southern California, Fuscoe expands its Northern California footprint through the acquisition, offering enhanced services to Bay Area clients. Founded in 1992, Luk + Associates has supported hundreds of clients and projects throughout the region, with its expertise in affordable and market-rate housing developments, as well as commercial and institutional projects. This acquisition provides clients of both firms with an extended team of professionals dedicated to delivering successful projects.  “We couldn’t ask for better partners than Jackie Luk and her team to lead our Bay Area expansion,”  said John Olivier, President and CEO of Fuscoe.  “Our shared values of integrity and dedicated service ensure our clients remain at the heart of everything we do.” Fuscoe i...

PLEASANTON, Calif. —  Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, today announced that Jamie Gaan has been promoted to Director, Architecture in the firm’s Pleasanton office. In his new role, he will continue guiding the growth, performance, and strategic direction of the Architecture group in Pleasanton and beyond. “Since joining the firm, Jamie quickly became a key leader within the Northern California region,” said Jim Terry, Principal, Ware Malcomb. “His calm leadership style, strong technical foundation and focus on staff development have elevated the capabilities of our office, and we congratulate him on this well-deserved promotion.”  Gaan joined Ware Malcomb as Studio Manager in 2024 and is credited with supporting teams across multiple offices while advancing complex project pursuits. With more than 20 years of industry experience, his resume includes mixed-use and multifamily developments, hospitality, commercial, retail, science and technology and ...

Courage That Shapes the Profession   Women’s History Month offers us an opportunity to celebrate the leaders who have shaped industries and professions through determination, expertise, and vision.  In the AEC industry, many of those stories share a common thread: courage.  The courage to step into leadership when the path is undetermined.  The courage to build organizations that endure.  The courage to persevere through challenges both professional and personal.  Few honors capture that spirit better than the Jerry Allen Courage in Leadership Award.  The award recognizes leaders whose careers demonstrate not only professional excellence, but also the strength of character required to guide organizations and people through defining moments.  Four women have received the distinction of winning the Jerry Allen Award: Marian Young, Sonia A Martinez, Nathelyne A. Kennedy, and, most re...

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)  has opened registration for the  2026 Concrete Foundations Convention (CFACON26) , the largest convention for the cast-in-place concrete industry. The event will be held July 21-23, 2026, in Milwaukee, Wis. CFACON26 unites commercial and residential foundation contractors, designers, manufacturers and suppliers from across North America. Industry professionals will gather at the Brookfield Conference Center to participate in three days of education sessions, networking, awards gala, social events and industry trade exhibitions. Attendees will engage directly with leaders and contribute to sessions designed to strengthen individual and company growth, and they will have ample opportunities to network with their peers. For the educational sessions, attendees will gain insights on cold weather concrete, emerging cement blends, 3D printed housing and more. In addition, expert panels will address business and ...

CHICAGO, Illi. — Brandon Bosaz’s and William Walker’s plan for a precast living/learning community they called Innovation Innovillage captured the top prize in the second annual PCI Design Precast contest. In the competition, college architecture students explore innovative uses of architectural precast concrete enclosure systems in structural, sustainable, and artistic ways.  Teams of two or three students present their designs in the form of elevations and 3-D BIM modeling. Students are encouraged to work with a local PCI-certified precast concrete producer to learn about the design-assist method, understand precast concrete production, and the colors and textures needed to complete the design.  “Going into it I didn’t really know a lot about precast concrete beyond parking garages,” said Bosaz. “I didn’t know that were more building types and applications we could do using precast concrete. This forced us to think outside the box and create something that traditionally ...

Forte Construction Scholarship Currently Benefits Two Civil Engineering Students Leading New York-based general contracting firm Forte Construction Corp. has been honored with the first-ever Vito A. Guido Award at the 100th anniversary celebration of The Cooper Union Student Chapter of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The celebration brought together nearly 200 attendees, including construction industry professionals, alumni, faculty, and students, to honor a century of innovation, service, and community in civil engineering.  Created specifically for the centennial celebration, the Vito A. Guido Award is named for the late beloved professor at New York City’s The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, who was part of the school’s civil engineering faculty from 1979 until his passing in 2022. The award recognizes individuals and organizations that have meaningfully guided and mentored civil engineering students at The Co...

Livermore, Calif. — AGTEK, part of Hexagon, today announced Reveal Transform, a new AI module that simplifies and accelerates how contractors convert plan sets into actionable digital data.  Built specifically for the heavy construction industry, Reveal Transform uses AI‑assisted automation to reconstruct PDF plan sheets back into CAD‑like digital form, eliminating hours of manual cleanup and enabling estimators and project teams to understand quantities earlier, with higher accuracy, and far less effort.  Turning PDF plans into structured, usable data – fast  Reveal Transform addresses a persistent bottleneck in heavy construction: preparing plan data for takeoff and modeling. With a guided, step‑by‑step workflow, the new module enables users to:  Quickly reassemble PDF plan sheets into clean, structured digital linework.  Automatically extract and convert...

LEADING engineering consultancy  Rodgers Leask  has bolstered its presence in Nottingham, following significant team growth, an office expansion and appointment to several local projects.  Since the office was established in 2021, Rodgers Leask has experienced steady growth in Nottingham. Recently expanded office space will accommodate the consultancy’s growing team and support its commitment to delivering multi-disciplinary expertise on projects in the county and wider region.  David Spurrell has joined the team as an associate, bringing more than 30 years of experience in structural engineering. He said: “Rodgers Leask’s collaborative approach and commitment to offering effective engineering solutions made this move a really exciting opportunity.  “I have always enjoyed the variety of structural engineering, because every job brings something different, whether that’s new landscapes or new technology. With the variety of projects the business is working on,...

Denver, CO —  In many hospitals in Guatemala, critical medical equipment is left unused, not because clinicians lack skill, but because the tools intended to save lives are no longer operational. This summer, Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) will collaborate with hospital partners in Guatemala to repair essential medical equipment through its Community Health Institute, which is set to run this summer. Since 2002, EWB-USA has partnered with communities worldwide to deliver sustainable, community-driven engineering solutions. In 2024, EWB-USA improved its ability to support hospitals in low-resource countries that often receive broken or outdated medical equipment by integrating Engineering World Health (EWH) into its programs. EWB-USA is now able to offer participants valuable technical experience while enhancing patient care. This new EWB-USA opportunity builds on the impactful model of the former EWH Institute. As one participant shared:  “ For me, the most valuabl...

New York, NY — Skanska, a leading global construction and project development firm, has released its  Winter 2026 Construction Market Trends Report . Leveraging its Composite Construction Index, the report delivers in-depth analysis and critical insights into the current state of the construction industry, highlighting the impact of tariff exposure, labor shortages, and sector performance.   “As we begin 2026, the U.S. construction market is navigating a period of cautious transition, with modest overall growth expected amid high borrowing costs, material inflation, and persistent labor shortages,”  said Steve Stouthamer, Executive Vice President of Project Planning at Skanska USA Building.  “While high-growth sectors such as data centers, semiconductor, and life science projects continue to drive activity, traditional residential and commercial markets remain softer, highlighting the uneven momentum shaping the year ahead.”  With experie...

Project Will Boost Water Reliability for More Than 12,000 Residents in Limestone County Waco, Texas  — STV today announced it has been selected to provide comprehensive engineering services for the Bistone Municipal Water Supply District (MWSD) as part of a $29.4 million water system improvement project.   STV will plan and design critical improvements to Bistone MWSD’s water transmission system. The scope includes:  Replacing approximately 40,000 linear feet of aging transmission pipeline  to prevent leaks and improve water reliability for thousands of residents  Designing a new re-pressurization system  to maintain steady water pressure throughout the district  Evaluating elevated storage tank and hydropneumatic pressure systems  to ensure consistent service during peak demand and emergencies  Managing environmental reviews, ...

Poised for continued growth, leadership reflects firm’s unwavering commitment to serve clients and the community ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Tarlton, one of St. Louis’ largest general contracting and construction management firms, announces the promotion of Sondra Rotty, LEED AP BD+C, to president as elected by the company’s board of directors. In this new role, she also will retain her current position as chief operating officer. The leadership transition is the result of several years of preparation and reflects the company’s commitment to continuity, stewardship and disciplined growth. “Sondra is a proven leader who shares our deep commitment to client service, quality and the City of St. Louis,” said Tracy Hart, who will assume the role of executive chairman and chief executive officer. Hart, along with her brother and business partner Dirk Elsperman, executive vice president and chief administrative officer, have served as Tarlton’s leaders since 1999. Rotty joined Tarlton in 2005 as a p...

By Luke Carothers  The built environment is movement.  Steel rises.  Concrete cures.  Sits transform day by day.  Yet, for much of the AEC industry’s history, those transformations have been documented through static photos, written reports, and milestone presentations that struggle to capture the real energy of what is happening on a job site.  Drone video is changing that.  The 2025 Marketing Excellence Awards Drone Video category highlights how AEC firms are using aerial storytelling to show projects in motion.  Instead of explaining progress, firms are now about to show it, which reveals scale, complexity, and momentum in ways that resonate with clients, communities, and future talent.  This year’s top three campaigns from Gilbert Architects, McKim & Creed, and Baxter & Woodman, demonstrate that drone technology is more than a cinematic tool.  It is becoming a powerful way to communicate expertise, document...

IRVINE, Calif. — Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced a series of leadership updates in their Southern California region.  Sergio Valentini  has been promoted to Regional Vice President. A licensed architect, he joined Ware Malcomb in 2019, successfully taking over the leadership of the firm’s Los Angeles office. In 2023, he was promoted to Regional Principal, overseeing Los Angeles, Irvine and the Inland Empire offices. In his new role, Valentini’s responsibilities expand to include the San Diego office, and he will continue to provide strategic leadership across the SoCal region while contributing at a firmwide level. Involved in the industry since 2003, Valentini’s experience includes a wide variety of international and domestic projects including commercial, multifamily, entertainment, retail, industrial and aviation. He received Master of Architecture degrees from Politecnico di Bari university in Bari, Italy. He is active in t...

New York, N.Y — COWI North America has received two significant project awards from the ACEC California, an engineering association recognizing excellence in both public and private works infrastructure. The honors reflect the firm’s continued focus on delivering innovative, resilient, and community-focused transportation solutions across the United States.  One award recognizes the Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing at Bollinger Canyon Road in San Ramon, California. Commissioned by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, the pedestrian and cyclist bridge provides a safe crossing over one of the city’s busiest arterial corridors while ensuring uninterrupted connectivity along the heavily used Iron Horse Trail.  Serving as Prime Consultant and Engineer of Record, COWI led design, engineering, and construction-phase support for the project. The completed structure is a 340-foot, six-span cable-stayed bridge featuring a central V-shaped steel pylon, architecturally integrated li...

St.Louis, Mo. — KAI provided MEPFP engineering and sustainability consulting on the recently completed $210 million expansion and renovation of the Cervantes Convention Center at America’s Center in downtown St. Louis. The AC Next Gen project, jointly funded by the City of St. Louis and Explore St. Louis, was completed in November 2024 with the goal of modernizing and enlarging the America’s Center Convention Complex to attract major conventions and events to the region. This was the first expansion of the Convention Center since the early 1990s. The America’s Center complex is situated next to the Dome at America’s Center, former home of the NFL’s St. Louis Rams and current home of the UFL’s St. Louis BattleHawks. Originally opened in 1977 as the Cervantes Convention Center, the facility is named after former St. Louis City Mayor Alfonso J. Cervantes and is bordered by Washington Avenue and Cole Street. Recent upgrades significantly enhance the facility’s functionality and capacity...

Grand Prairie, Texas — The Trinity River Authority’s (TRA) Central Regional Wastewater System (CRWS) Junction Box 1020J Replacement and Improvement Project received the Sewer Project of the Year award at the 2025 Underground Infrastructure Conference. This accolade recognizes projects that demonstrate innovation, complexity and lasting impact on critical underground infrastructure systems.  Designed and managed by Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), the project addressed the failure of a major reinforced concrete junction structure serving TRA’s wastewater conveyance system in Grand Prairie, Texas. The structure, located at the head of the Jefferson Avenue Relief Tunnel, conveys approximately 68 million gallons per day to the TRA Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, making reliability essential to regional operations.  To restore long-term system performance, the project realigned and consolidated multiple large-diameter interceptors and replaced the deterio...