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CLEVELAND, OHIO –  www.mbma.com:  The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) creates free, downloadable resources for architectural students and their professors at  MBMAeducation.org/resources/ .  The newest resource is an 18-page folio that explores the design and construction of Austin FC soccer club’s St. David’s Performance Center in Austin, Texas. “Architecture faculty and students learn about metal building systems and how to create amazing design solutions through our folio series,” says Tony Bouquot, MBMA general manager. “Each folio dissects the design priorities, goals and outcomes for a single facility. The newest one delves into the unique structure that houses the training center for Austin FC and the club’s youth academy.” MBMA created the St. David’s Performance Center folio in coordination with Gensler and Harvey | Harvey-Cleary. It includes: Exclusive interviews with the architect, metal building manufacturer and construction team. Pr...

SEATTLE, WA – STV, a professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced that it has signed a contract with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to provide comprehensive engineering and advisory services to progress the agency’s statewide Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Program Plan. The task order agreement spans five years with the potential for an extension at the state’s discretion.  WSDOT’s TSMO plan aspires to enhance the safety, reliability, equity and sustainability of the department’s existing and future transportation systems. STV’s contract encompasses possible work assignments across all facets of TSMO’s five pillar elements:  1.     Planning, partnering and policy development  2.     Transportation operations  3.     Intelligent transportation systems (ITS)  4. ...

As part of the British Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme (AIMP), the runway at Rothera Research Station has successfully been resurfaced by construction company BAM, and the design completed by Ramboll. The station is a major hub for international science in Antarctica, and this significant achievement is a pivotal moment for BAS and the UK’s future polar research capabilities. Originally constructed in 1990, the runway is important infrastructure that enables the delivery of science in the deep-field of Antarctica. The newly resurfaced runway and new runway lighting delivers improved safety features for aircraft using the infrastructure with the project being completed over the course of two Antarctic seasons. This is a result of collaborative planning between the AIMP partnership and BAS’ Operations teams to manage the associated impact and enable its successful delivery within the planned timescales. Credit – Ben Checkley BAS In sup...

Oversubscribed Growth Round Based on Proven Technology Platform and Strong Market Traction With Utility, Transportation and Infrastructure Leaders Around the Globe TEL AVIV and PALO ALTO, CALIF. — Exodigo , the artificial intelligence (AI) innovator modernizing underground mapping, today announced the close of a $105 million Series A round, converting $30 million previously secured in SAFEs, for a total of $118 million in funding since its launch in 2022.  Greenfield Partners  and existing investor  Zeev Ventures  co-led the Series A with participation from existing investors SquarePeg, 10D VC, JIBE and National Grid Partners. Exodigo continues to lead a complete reinvention of underground mapping and plans to use the new capital to further build out its global team, accelerate the development of a self-service product line, and support its expansion into new markets. “Exodigo is one of those rare companies that has managed to revolutionize a large market that i...

Maximizing the Impact After a decade of development, Boston’s Seaport district is becoming one of the liveliest, up-and-coming neighborhoods with residential, hotel, office, retail, entertainment, civic, and cultural investments.   Boston’s Seaport Square is part of a long-term development to bring connectivity to Boston’s vibrant Seaport District. The Seaport Square project spans 33 acres across 20 city blocks and is major economical investment, bringing several thousand jobs to the area. The development’s design features outdoor terraces, shops, and cafes, continuously drawing in visitors to the area.  Located in Boston’s Seaport Square is a key component of the upgrade, 111 Harbor Way. The 525,000-square foot, 17-story building features two floors of restaurant and retail space and 15 stories of office space, occupied by Amazon’s Boston Tech Hub. The new structure also includes two levels of below-grade parking and outdoor terraces. Due to the fast-tracked construc...

By Chad Clinehens , PE, President & CEO, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter What it means to be an entrepreneur and run a smaller AEC firm in today’s competitive environment. Ask any leader of a smaller AEC firm about the challenges they face in today’s climate and you’ll likely get an earful. From recruiting and retention challenges to feeling like they are constantly being stalked by larger serial acquiring firms, sometimes it’s not easy to stay focused on the aspects of the business that bring joy. For the purposes of defining a smaller firm in this article, we’ll focus on firms with around 75 full-time employees (FTEs) or fewer and/or $18 million or less in gross revenues. Running one of these smaller AEC firms can have many benefits, both professionally and personally, including:   Flexibility. Not only do you have more control over your work-life balance, you are also more flexible inside the firm to make adjustments and adapt to changes in the marketplace. Addition...

Chung to Strengthen Alberici’s Multinational Building Services In the U.S., Canada and Mexico ST. LOUIS –  Alberici  is fortifying its multinational construction services with the addition of  Yoon-Young Chung . With nearly three decades of experience in global consulting, finance, and international relations, Mr. Chung becomes part of the Alberici leadership team as its vice president of strategic partnerships, with a focus on facilitating Korean firms’ building needs across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Mr. Chung joins Alberici after 28 years working at Deloitte in Toronto, where he served as a partner the last 14 years.  Based in Toronto, he will play a pivotal role in strategic planning, business development and cultivating client relationships, with a special focus on Korean clients. “Alberici is committed to providing our clients with the talent and expertise needed to build their most challenging projects. Yoon’s understanding of global strategic partnersh...