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LJA Engineering, Inc. (LJA), a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering and consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Concept Development & Planning, LLC (CD&P), an Austin-based community engagement and strategic communications firm, has joined LJA. The two firms have partnered since 2016, and this acquisition represents a natural next step in their nearly 20-years of working together and serving clients in common markets.  Established in 2007, CD&P is known for delivering full-service community engagement and strategic communications solutions for public and private sector clients. By joining LJA, CD&P now has direct access to a national network of subject-matter experts across transportation, public works, land development, environmental, and other technical disciplines. This expanded integration allows both firms to deliver broader insight into projects, and a deeper bench of technical expertise.  The CD&P team will serve as LJA’s communit...

LOS ANGELES, Calif. —Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced that Taek Kim has joined the firm as Director, Architecture in its Los Angeles office. In this role, Kim will work alongside the Los Angeles leadership team to grow market share in the region. “Taek’s wealth of knowledge and mentorship mindset offers a fresh perspective to our team,” said Alicia Zaro, Principal, Ware Malcomb. “We look forward to collaborating with him and seeing the continued advancement of our LA architecture team.” Kim brings more than twenty years of experience as an architect and design leader to his role at Ware Malcomb. For the past six years, he served as the Studio Director for a large LA-based design and planning firm, overseeing their national and global architecture practices. Previously, he held key roles with leading design firms in Los Angeles and New York, including work under renowned architect Frank Gehry.  Kim’s portfolio spans work in the United Stat...

Zoo enhances onsite wastewater treatment for visitors and reptiles Custom WCSEE HiPAF meets 7m 3 /day capacity and environmental consent Complex requirements, including fluctuating loads, met by partners A zoo specialising in crocodile conservation has selected an enhanced effluent treatment solution from wastewater technology specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE). A planned site expansion, along with drainage challenges, prompted the zoo to install a custom, off-mains wastewater treatment plant at its site in Oxfordshire. The zoo is home to over 100 reptiles, representing 18 species of crocodiles and other reptiles, including the critically endangered Siamese Crocodile from Cambodia, and the world’s largest lizard, the Komodo dragon. HiPAF photorealistic image. Photo courtesy of WCS Environmental Engineering. Modular design To meet the wastewater treatment requirements of the crocodile pools, as well as the seasonal and daily fluctuations of the visitor ...

Welcoming guests to the 7 th  LEEA Awards at Liverpool’s iconic Anfield stadium, Oliver Auston, the Chair of the LEEA Board, acknowledged how the impressive attendance of 450 people was almost double that of the first the awards. “It’s impossible not to think about how far LEEA has come in the last 2 years, the last decade and also since that meeting of our own founding fathers in 1944, when they established the London Chain Testers Association.” He added: “This is an association that I genuinely believe has the momentum, the direction and certainly the appetite to progress and innovate.” Anfield has many cups on display, won by Liverpool FC throughout its history. On the night of 18 th  November they were joined by ten special trophies presented to the following winners of the LEEA Awards 2025: Emerging Talent Award, sponsored by Technical Integrated Services LDA:  Rory Stewart of Europa Engineering Group. Excellence in People Development:  SCE Academy, Street C...

Completion of the $32.6 million City of Ontario Parking Structure and groundbreaking of the $53 million Vineyard Parking Structure highlight McCarthy’s growing partnership with Ontario and its shared commitment to community-centered progress  ONTARIO, Calif. — McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.  (McCarthy), one of the nation’s largest and most diversified construction firms, has reached two major construction milestones in the City of Ontario with the completion of the City of Ontario Parking Structure, part of the city’s transformative Civic Center Campus Expansion, and the groundbreaking of the Vineyard Parking Structure, a key component of Ontario’s forthcoming Sports and Entertainment District. Together, these milestones underscore the city’s multibillion-dollar investment in civic mobility, recreation, and long-term community growth, while also reflecting McCarthy’s expanding partnership with Ontario and its commitment to high-quality, e...

by Liisa Andreassen  In an industry where the competition for skilled talent has never been fiercer, engineering and architecture firms face a critical question: How do we build a workforce that not only performs today but leads tomorrow? For Langan, a firm with a strong presence across civil engineering and site development, the answer lies in a simple but powerful practice — celebrating young professionals.  This commitment recently earned recognition for two of Langan’s emerging leaders: Colette DiLauro, a Senior Project Manager based in New York City, and Emily Mahoney, an Associate in Austin, Texas. Both were named 2025 Rising Stars by Zweig Group, joining an elite class of 25 young professionals recognized for their technical excellence, leadership and community dedication.  But beyond the accolades, their recognition reflects a deeper business strategy that more firms should consider adopting.  The Business Case for Recognition ...

Historic campus reimagined as a cutting-edge STEM hub designed by Wold Architects & Engineers Jackson, Tenn. — Wold Architects and Engineers  (Wold), a national architecture and engineering firm with a strong legacy in educational design, recently announced the completion of  Jackson-Madison County School System’s  (JMCSS) Malesus STEM Innovation Center, designed to immerse middle school students in hands-on, career-focused learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.  With a strong existing facility but a growing need for expanded STEM offerings, JMCSS partnered with Wold to reimagine the former Malesus Elementary School into a dynamic, technology-rich innovation hub for middle schoolers. Completed through extensive phasing in just one year, the STEM program equips students for the modern industrial workforce with courses in mechatronics, robotics, cybersecurity, gaming and bio-STEM. The revitalized 38,500-square-foot facility transformed tra...

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Burns Engineering, Inc.  (“Burns” or the “Company”), a leading engineering solutions provider for transportation, critical infrastructure and the built environment, today announced that it has received a strategic investment from  OceanSound Partners (“OceanSound”), a growth-oriented private equity firm that invests in technology and technology-enabled services companies serving government and highly regulated end markets. Burns’ existing leadership, management and employees, led by Matthew and John Burns, have retained a significant ownership interest in the company and will continue in their roles. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.  Founded in 1960, Burns is a leading provider of specialized engineering, technical design and consulting services to the aviation, rail, power, utility, higher education, mission-critical, and healthcare end markets. The Company’s capabilities span electrical, mechanical, and technology systems engine...

Leadership transition underscores long-term growth for award-winning architecture, interiors, and planning firm as part of ongoing strategic initiative  CHELSEA, M.A. —Reflecting a longstanding commitment to design innovation, the renowned architecture, interior design, and planning firm The Architectural Team (TAT) has announced the elevation of principal and longtime leadership team member Thomas Schultz, AIA, NCARB, CPHC to the official role of managing principal. This evolution in leadership underscores TAT’s focus on long-range planning and its consistent approach to nurturing successive generations of design leaders. An important milestone in the firm’s ongoing strategic growth initiative, it comes as TAT takes on significant new project work and as senior partner and current managing principal, Michael D. Binette, AIA, NCARB, steps back from day-to-day leadership in his new role as chairman, and shifts his focus to special initiatives and strategic partnersh...

Three major international companies have been appointed for the next phase of work looking at the potential for fixed links in Shetland.  Funding was agreed by Shetland Islands Council earlier this year to develop a Fixed Link Model (FLM), using the Yell Sound crossing as a ‘test case’. Consultants COWI and Stantec undertook engagement with the industry, and the following companies have now been appointed.  LNS has its headquarters in northern Norway, and has delivered major infrastructure and tunnelling projects in Norway, Greenland, Hong Kong, Iceland and Faroe.  BeMo Tunnelling is part of the Metrostav Group, one of Europe’s leading tunnelling and civil engineering contractors, with a 50 year track record of tunnelling projects throughout Europe. It is specialised in the construction and refurbishment of civil engineering structures of all kinds including tunnels and other underground structures.  STRABAG is one of Europe’s largest construction groups, ac...

IRVINE, Calif. — Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, today announced Chairman Lawrence R. Armstrong has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors for  Orange County United Way  for 2026 and 2027. In addition, Armstrong was named to the  ‘OC500’ for 2025 , a list of the most influential business and community leaders compiled annually by the Orange County Business Journal, for a fifth time. Armstrong is one of four new officers elected to lead Orange County United Way. Ware Malcomb has partnered with the local nonprofit for over 25 years, in that time contributing more than $1 Million to the organization. He previously served as Chair of the organization’s  United to End Homelessness  initiative. “Serving our community is one of the greatest privileges of my career,” Armstrong said. “I’m deeply honored to help advance Orange County United Way’s mission, and grateful for the opportunity to work alongside so many dedicated leaders improv...

Partnerships Across North America, Europe, and Asia Extend Survey-Grade Reality Capture and Digital Twin Solutions for Infrastructure Professionals San Diego, CA — Looq AI, an innovator in ground-based reality capture for surveying, engineering, and utilities, today announced the expansion of its global partner ecosystem with  seven new partnerships across North America, Europe, and Asia . These collaborations bring Looq AI’s fast, easy-to-use, survey-grade capture technology to new markets worldwide. The expanded network is transforming how professionals digitize and monitor critical infrastructure. It addresses the growing demand for fast, accurate, and intelligent field data capture in environments where aerial methods are limited. By complementing LiDAR and filling coverage gaps, Looq AI enables faster, safer, and more comprehensive field data collection. The Looq Platform combines innovative hardware with intelligent software, working alongside LiDAR—or, where appropriate, ...

CHICAGO, Ill. —The new Spartanburg County (S.C.) Courthouse was honored with the 2025 PCI Sidney Freedman Craftsmanship Award. The 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. Tindall Corporation’s South Carolina Division manufactured the winning project’s precast concrete. The project used more than 1,000 precast concrete components, including columns with Romanesque-patterned bases and capitals; five styles of cornices with monolithic corner cornice pieces ranging from 3 ft. to 10 ft., 10.5 in. and weighing 25,000 to 40,000 pounds each; and architectural wall panels with projecting window surrounds averaging 12 ft. wide and weighing about 15,000 pounds each.  “This is ...

Hawthorne, N.J. —DFI’s membership voted to elect two new members to the DFI Board of Trustees. Their terms begin on January 1, 2026. The newly elected trustees are Luca Barison, Nicholson Construction Company, and Tanner Blackburn, Ph.D., P.E., Keller. Luca Barison. Photo coutesy of DFI. Luca Barison  is the senior vice president of strategy and business development for the Major Projects Group at Nicholson Construction Company, based in Centennial, Colorado. He is a senior executive and civil engineer with more than 30 years of experience in the heavy civil and geotechnical construction industry. Barison brings deep expertise in foundation and geotechnical engineering, including deep foundations, shoring systems and ground improvement techniques. He leads the company’s national strategy for acquiring and delivering large-scale, technically complex infrastructure projects across private, public and federal markets. He holds a master’s degree in civil engineering from the...

Water infrastructure improvements will address future growth needs CARLETON PLACE, ON / SX, NYSE:STN —The Town of Carleton Place, Ontario, has officially started construction on major water and wastewater treatment plant upgrades, marking a significant milestone in the community’s infrastructure journey. Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, will continue its long-standing partnership with the Town by providing construction services for this transformative project. These improvements result from years of collaboration between Stantec and Carleton Place. Stantec partnered with Carleton Place to shape its future by delivering a comprehensive master plan that provides clear guidance for growth, development, and infrastructure management. Stantec subsequently delivered the detailed design for the expansion of both the water and wastewater plants, following the successful award of the project. With construction now underway, Stantec will continue to serv...

SAN ANTONIO, TX —Western Specialty Contractors – San Antonio, TX Branch recently completed façade restoration on the landmark Del Mar College (DMC) Memorial Classroom Building in Corpus Christi, TX. Photo courtesy of Western Specialty Contractors. Founded in 1935 as Corpus Christi Junior College, the 18,000 sq ft Memorial Classroom Building was the first permanent building constructed on the Del Mar College campus in 1942. As DMC prepared to celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2025, plans were made to repurpose the historic building to house the college’s Executive Administration, Human Resources and College Relations offices. The building’s $17.8 million modernization included restoration of its brick and stone exterior, new landscaping and a full interior demolition and rebuild. Texas-based SpawGlass, the general contractor on the project, hired Western’s façade experts to perform the building’s exterior restoration work. Western’s scope of work included replacing 700-800 brick...