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DALLAS, Texas —  Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, today announced that Mike Snyder has joined the firm’s Dallas office as Director, Architecture. In this role, Snyder will be responsible for leadership, growth, and management of the architecture studios, prioritizing client satisfaction, project performance, and mentoring the office’s architecture team. Snyder’s 30-year professional background includes nine years of experience working with Ware Malcomb in its Irvine office. Most recently, he served as an industrial architecture practice leader for a full-service architecture firm in Seattle before rejoining the Ware Malcomb team.  Chris Mavros, Principal, Ware Malcomb said: “Mike has a track record for leading high-impact design initiatives across industrial and commercial sectors, and we are enthusiastic to welcome him back to Ware Malcomb. We look forward to Mike’s leadership and fresh perspective as we work together to achieve new levels of inno...

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ  — STV today announced that the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) selected the firm to provide final design services along Route 33 in Mercer and Middlesex counties. As part of this project, STV will focus on extending roadway life along a key regional connector and improving pedestrian accessibility in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The 7.5-mile project spans Route 33 from Deerwood Drive to Perrineville Road and Prodelin Way, through Hamilton, Robbinsville, East Windsor and Monroe townships, as well as the Borough of Hightstown. NJDOT identified the corridor as a high priority due to deteriorating pavement conditions, drainage deficiencies, reduced ride quality and safety concerns. “Route 33 is a critical connector for central New Jersey, and this project is about making it safer and more accessible for everyone who uses it,”  said  Michael Grantner, engineering director at STV .  “Our design modernizes p...

Atlanta, Ga. — Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the official launch of the Leica Xsight360 safety awareness solution in the United States and Canada. The system complements its comprehensive safety awareness portfolio, including dynamic 3D avoidance technology developed jointly with Xwatch Safety Solutions. Across North America, jobsites are becoming increasingly complex, with tighter schedules, labor shortages, and growing regulatory requirements. Safety professionals and project leaders work to reduce incidents, avoid costly downtime, and help ensure everyone goes home safe while keeping projects moving smoothly. Renowned worldwide for its precision machine control solutions, Leica Geosystems now delivers an end-to-end solution that unites machine automation, real-time awareness, and cloud-based safety intelligence to address these challenges head-on. “At Leica Geosystems, we believe no one should ever have to choose between getting the job done and getting home ...

Chair of the Board for McKissack & McKissack, the oldest minority- and woman-owned professional design & construction firm in the U.S., will be NYBC’s first African-American Chair, as well as the third woman Chair Board of Directors Class of 2028 members elected for a three-year term Emeriti Class of 2028 renominated with one retirement; several new members in various classes also announced New York Building Foundation Board of Governors announces Class of 2028 members  New York, NY  — Yesterday, at the Annual Membership Meeting & Construction Industry Luncheon, the New York Building Congress welcomed Chair of the Board for McKissack & McKissack  Cheryl McKissack Daniel  as the organization’s next Chair. The Building Congress also welcomed new members to its Board of Directors’ Class of 2028, its 2028 Emeriti, and acknowledged a retirement. In addition, the New York Building Foundation, the charitable arm of the Building Congress, announ...

Record-Breaking Global STEM Competition for Middle and High School Finalists Compete February 14-18, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC — This month, Washington, DC will host the  2026  Future City   Finals , where  top middle and high school student teams  will present innovative ideas for cities that  eliminate food waste from farm to table . From  February 14–18, 2026 , finalist teams will gather in the nation’s capital to compete in the culminating event of the  Future City? Competition , a global STEM program organized by  DiscoverE . The Finals represent the top teams advancing from a season that engaged  more than 92,000 students worldwide  — the largest participation in the program’s history. The finalist teams represent regional champions from across the United States and select international locations. A full list of teams advancing to the Finals is available at  futurecity.org/teams-advancing-to-finals . Throughout the com...

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — McCarthy Building Companies Inc., one of the nation’s oldest and largest privately held construction firms, recently announced two key safety leadership promotions in its Southern Pacific (SoPac) region—underscoring the company’s long-standing commitment to fostering a safety-first culture across every jobsite and operation.  Jose Bojorquez has been promoted to Senior Regional Safety Director, where he will oversee region-wide safety performance and join McCarthy’s Regional Leadership Team. Grant Hill has been promoted to Regional Safety Director, supporting operations across northern and southern Nevada and San Diego, California. Together, the promotions further strengthen McCarthy’s safety leadership bench at a time of continued growth and increasingly complex work.  “Our teams have seen firsthand how a relentless focus on safety strengthens every project and every relationship we have with our clients and trade partners,” said Bob Betz, Executive...

Faster Transit, Signal Priority Enhances Rider Reliability and Traffic Flow Using cost-effective Technology SALEM, OR  — Today, Cherriots, in partnership with LYT, a leader in cloud-based, connected vehicle solutions, announced the official launch of Transit Signal Priority (TSP) technology at 22 intersections along the Lancaster Drive corridor. This project specifically targets Route 11, the busiest and longest route in the Cherriots system. LYT TSP will help solve persistent on-time performance challenges and improve the daily experience for thousands of riders.   The implementation of TSP technology is a customer-centric solution designed to make public transit a more viable choice alongside personal vehicle travel. Initial data from the project reveals a significant impact on service quality; the system has reduced the magnitude of late vehicles by as much as 20% for both the north and southbound directions. By allowing buses to communicate with traffic signals to e...