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David Peterson Joins KAI 360 CS as Senior Project Manager

KAI 360 Construction Services (KAI 360 CS) is pleased to announce the hiring of David Peterson as Senior Project Manager at its St. Louis headquarters. ST. LOUIS, MO.—Peterson brings more than 47 years of international construction experience, having worked on complex, multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait and the U.A.E., as well as across the United States. With a career grounded in construction and project management, his portfolio includes groundwater storage facilities, pumping stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, desalination plants, potable water networks, power distribution and lighting networks, roads, and oil and gas refineries, among other civil works projects. “We are thrilled to welcome David to the KAI 360 CS team,” said Bruce Wood, PE, president of KAI 360 Construction Services. “His global experience, deep technical knowledge and steady leadership are exactly what we look for in a Senior Project Manage...

California High-Speed Rail Advances Critical Los Angeles-Orange County Section with Environmental Review Milestone  

STV Helps Delivers Draft Environmental Report for One of America’s Busiest Freight and Rail Corridors LOS ANGELES, CA —STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced the California High-Speed Rail Authority has released its  Draft Environmental Impact Report and Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS)  for the Los Angeles to Anaheim section of the California High-Speed Rail System. This 30-mile section along one of the most active freight and passenger rail corridors in the U.S. will connect Los Angeles Union Station and the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center.    STV led development of the environmental document, coordinating technical inputs, agency comments and the three-volume release that includes engineering plans and environmental analysis. The draft highlights expected benefits, including 1.9 billion fewer vehicle miles traveled statewide. It also po...

How Garmann Miller Turned Onboarding into a Brand Experience 

by Liisa Andreassen   Starting a new job in the AEC industry often means navigating a whirlwind of introductions, policies and protocols. But what if your first touchpoint with a new employer wasn’t a stack of paperwork? What if instead it was a vibrant green shoebox arriving at your doorstep, filled with carefully curated items that whispered, “You’re already part of something special”?  That’s exactly what Garmann Miller has accomplished with their “Good Things Come in Green Boxes” campaign, an internal marketing initiative that’s redefining how AEC firms approach employee experience from day one.   So, let’s learn some more about the green shoebox that’s changing the employee experience.   From Trade Show Success to Employee Welcome   The genesis of this program illustrates how external marketing success can inspire powerful internal initiatives. A few year...

Reinvented as Cultural Center, L.A.’s Historic Young Korean Academy Illuminates Korea Diaspora

Reimagining of the Young Korean Academy in Los Angeles by Page & Turnbull creates cultural touchstone in the landmark headquarters, engaging community in Korean-American history LOS ANGELES, Calif. —The architecture and preservation firm Page & Turnbull, has announced the groundbreaking of a transformation of the Young Korean Academy, a Craftsman-style residence and cultural touchstone for the Korean American community that dates to 1910, into a new multiuse cultural center. Led by Korea’s Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs and the project leader Heritage Smart Consulting Group, a celebration and ceremony for this transformational rebuilding project will be held this Thursday, December 11 at 2:00pm. (For press invitations, please contact adam@ccsullivan.com or 212-757-7932.) A longtime community hub located in the Expo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, the unassuming building and property served as the headquarters of the Young Korean Academy, also known as Hung Sa Dah...

Ware Malcomb Announces Completion of UCAN Fastening Products New Headquarters in Markham

VAUGHAN, ONTARIO — Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, today announced the completion of  UCAN Fastening Products ’ new headquarters at 1000 Markland Street in Markham, Ontario. Ware Malcomb’s Vaughan office provided interior architecture and design, furniture selection and procurement services for the 15,000 SF office fit-out within the new build-to-suit industrial facility (by Others). UCAN, a third-generation, family-owned Canadian company, supplies masonry and metal fastening systems to distributors across Canada and the U.S. “Our design approach focused on creating a workspace that is warm, inviting, and highly functional, reflecting UCAN’s strong culture and practical ethos,” said Christina Kolkas, Principal, Ware Malcomb. “The space emphasizes simplicity and connectivity, with a central café serving as the heart of the office.” Spanning three floors, UCAN’s new headquarters features private offices, training room with testing area, open work areas an...

STV Taps AJ Nayee to Deliver Next-Generation Rail Solutions 

NEW YORK, NY —STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced that Ashok “AJ” Nayee has joined the firm as vice presidentfor its Transportation North operating group. In this role, Nayee will lead program management and construction management (PM/CM) services for rail projects across the Northeast.  Nayee brings more than 30 years of experience leading major rail projects across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. He has partnered with major agencies, including the  Federal Transit Administration  (FTA),  Amtrak ,  NJ TRANSIT  and the  Metropolitan Transportation Authority  (MTA) to deliver programs that modernize infrastructure, enhance mobility and improve resiliency. Known for his ability to navigate...

Call for speakers now open for Digital Construction Week 2026 

The hunt for bold ideas and brilliant minds is on –  Digital Construction Week (DCW)  has opened its call for speakers. Industry disruptors and forward-thinkers are invited to apply to speak the UK’s leading event for innovation technology in the built environment – and have until 20 February 2026 to do it.   The show will be returning to Excel London for its eleventh edition, 3-4 June 2026. Serving as the industry’s annual meeting place, DCW unites 9,000+ professionals and 150+ leading brands with one shared goal: To harness the future of the built environment.      Why speak at DCW 2026?    DCW isn’t just an event – it’s the conversation shaping tomorrow’s built environment. With 350+ expert-led sessions, workshops, live demos, panel discussions, and case studies, it’s the ideal place to turn insights into action.     Previous speaker Andrea Charlson, Managing Director at Madaster, reflected:    “I think events like...