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by Liisa Andreassen   In an industry where technical excellence is expected, what truly sets a firm apart is how it values its people. Shear Structural, a women-owned structural engineering firm based in North Carolina, has cultivated a workplace culture that resonates deeply with its team — one where engineers are celebrated not just for their calculations and designs, but for who they are as whole people.  A Culture That Feels Like Family   “The company is more like a team/family, and we have fun and enjoy the work we do,” shares one employee, capturing the essence of what makes Shear Structural different. This isn’t corporate speak — it’s a sentiment echoed across the firm’s employee feedback, where words like “outstanding,” “positive,” and “engaging” appear repeatedly.  The foundation of this culture starts at the top. Leadership at Shear Structural prioritizes knowing their staff pers...

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, together with AECOM has been selected by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) to lead multidiscipline architect-engineer and consulting services as part of a five-year, US$150 million single award contract. The Stantec-AECOM Joint Venture work will directly support the  US Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP)  focusing on the modernization of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) in Kittery, Maine. “We are pleased to be selected for this important contract supporting NAVFAC’s execution of the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program,” said  Chris Williams , senior vice president, US Federal Programs at Stantec. “We look forward to applying our technical expertise to help modernize the Navy’s shipyard infrastructure in support of fleet readiness.” “We are honored to partner with NAVFAC on this transformative effort to modernize the Navy’s shipyard infrastructure,” said K...

Hawthorne, N.J. — Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) announces Michael Senior, P.E., Schnabel Engineering, as the new co-chair of its Anchored Earth Retention Committee joining Vaughn J. Godet, P.E., of Berkel & Company Contractors, and succeeding Jeff Segar, P.E., S.E. of GeoStabilization International. A senior engineer at Schnabel Engineering, Senior specializes in retaining walls, soil nails, slope stabilization and post-tensioned anchors for dams. Senior has published papers related to anchored earth retention and is actively involved in the ASCE Seattle Section Geotechnical Group as the immediate past president and Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) DC-35 Committee. He holds a master’s degree from Temple University.  The  Anchored Earth Committee  is a joint ADSC-DFI committee of industry-wide professionals who design, construct and supply equipment for temporary and permanent support of retaining structures using ground anchor techniques, such as t...

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.  — The  Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) , the world’s leading authority on post-tensioning, will celebrate its 50th anniversary throughout 2026.  Founded in 1976, PTI has spent five decades advancing the quality, safety and use of post-tensioned concrete construction. The year-long celebration will honor the institute’s history of innovation and its contributions to the construction industry. A key focus of the anniversary festivities will be the  2026 PTI Convention , scheduled to take place in Long Beach, Calif.  The convention will feature a special 50th anniversary gala, a “Hall of Innovation” interactive exhibit showcasing the evolution of post-tensioning technology and limited-edition giveaways for all attendees. “This anniversary is a chance to honor the visionaries who laid the groundwork, the members who drive PTI’s mission forward and the innovations that continue to shape the future of PT,” said Coy Williams, president of P...

David Cormack commenced his two-year tenure as the new Chair of the Board at LEEA on 1 January 2026, taking over the role from Oliver Auston. Serving as Vice Chair alongside Auston for the last two years, he has also been a member of LEEA’s Technical Committee. On taking up the new position, Cormack said: “I would like to thank Oliver Auston for his tremendous work in the role of Chair of the Board. During this time, LEEA has made great strides forward in supporting its members and raising standards in the Lifting Industry. I look forward to helping LEEA continue this progress as we embark on the next exciting stage of our development, with more members around the world joining our gold standard and a new member assessment geared to ensuring excellence is maintained.”   He continued: “A particularly important step in this next phase is the introduction of LEEA’s new end-user grade of membership. By directly engaging organisations that own, procure and operate lifting equipme...

Forte Construction Corp., a leading general contracting firm involved in major transit and public works projects throughout downstate New York and Long Island, completed its third philanthropic initiative of the inaugural year of its Mission Series with a visit to a senior center in Gravesend, Brooklyn where winter essentials were distributed to residents. The Mission Series was developed to create meaningful connections between Forte employees and the communities they serve through hands-on engagement. Each quarter, a designated project team chooses a cause and participates directly, helping to make a lasting positive impact in the community. This cycle, the designated project team chose to aid the Ahi Ezer Kings Highway Center due to its proximity to the Kings Highway MTA Subway station on the F line, where Forte is currently working with Halmar International to install three new elevators that will improve accessibility for customers with mobility issues. Thirteen employees from ...

EDMONTON, AB; NEW YORK, NY; EDINBURGH, UK TSX,NYSE:STN — Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been named as a preferred bidder to be a primary designer for the multibillion-pound Scottish Water Enterprise, which is set to transform Scotland’s water and wastewater networks. The enterprise is the largest program of investment in Scottish Water’s history. The initiative will enhance the country’s public assets to improve drinking water quality, increase water resilience, and protect the environment. ​New wave of water delivery in Scotland ​The Scottish Water Enterprise will oversee asset investments and manage high-value, complex construction and engineering projects across the country.  ​Once appointed, Stantec will provide design and technical services throughout the construction process, supporting the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure programs. With a project timeline potentially extending ...