معلومــة

Skanska ,  a leading global construction and development firm , today announced the promotion of Mark Lootz to Vice President – Account Manager. Boston, MA — Within this new role, Lootz will be responsible for managing and advancing the growth of Skanska New England’s operations across the commercial, education, healthcare and sports and recreation markets, including sourcing and securing new projects while overseeing the successful execution of work currently underway. “Mark’s leadership, deep technical expertise and collaborative approach have made him a trusted partner to both our clients and project teams,” said Bryan Northrop, Executive Vice President – General Manager Skanska USA Building. “Over the past 13 years, he has successfully delivered some of our region’s most complex projects, while mentoring the next generation of talent within the firm. We look forward to seeing him continue strengthening our firm’s presence in New England in his new role.”  During his 13...

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced today it has released a new Certificate Program,  Low-Carbon Concrete: Quantification, Design, and Compliance .   A joint initiative between ACI University and  NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete ,   this new certificate program is designed to educate participants on the principles, tools, and practices used to understand, quantify, and reduce concrete’s embodied carbon. FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. —  The program provides a structured introduction to how carbon considerations are integrated into modern concrete design, material selection, specification, and construction, while maintaining required performance, durability, and constructability. Completion of the program earns up to 11 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). The program addresses the technical foundations of embodied carbon in concrete, including the role of cementitious binders, mixture design, and structural efficiency, as we...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Memphis District will perform a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. to signify the beginning of construction to update and expand the existing Greenbelt Landing at the north end of Mud Island near downtown Memphis.  MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Located at River Mile 738, Greenbelt Park spans approximately 102 acres of public green space along the Mississippi River. Originally constructed in the late 1960s as part of the Mississippi River & Tributaries Project, the park has long served as a community hub for recreation and river access. The Greenbelt Landing Project will enhance the park’s infrastructure and amenities, including repairs to the existing boat ramp, construction of a second upstream ramp, installation of mooring anchors, ADA-compliant parking upgrades, and additional lighting for safety and accessibility. The project is made possible through $3M in federal Community Directed Funding from the FY22 Workpla...

Historic Infrastructure and Adaptive Reuse Landmark Enters Milestone Year in Houston HOUSTON, Texas — One of Houston’s most distinctive examples of historic infrastructure repurposed for public use, the  Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern , is entering its 100th year with newly completed structural improvements and a new interactive art installation.  Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) recently completed a $200,000 repair and reinforcement project designed to preserve the 87,500-square-foot underground structure while supporting its continued use as a civic and cultural destination. The work represents the first significant structural investment in this space since it opened to the public in 2016.   Houston-based  Epoxy Design Systems , a concrete repair and restoration firm, was responsible for the initiative, which included addressing minor leaks and reinforcing several of the Cistern’s signature concrete columns....

HOUSTON, Texas — Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) has named Dennis Petersen, PE, as the recipient of its 2026 Excellence Award. The award is the firm’s highest honor, recognizing individuals whose leadership, technical expertise and long-term contributions have shaped the organization’s success. Petersen joined LAN in 1980 as a project engineer and spent more than four decades helping guide the firm’s growth and evolution. He was named president and chief executive officer in 1997, leading LAN for more than 20 years and positioning the firm as a trusted partner on some of Texas’ most complex infrastructure programs. During his tenure, LAN played key roles in major initiatives across the state, including the Houston Public Works Surface Water Transmission Program, Dallas Area Rapid Transit light rail, Reliant Stadium, the San Antonio Aquifer Storage and Recovery Pipeline and improvements at Houston Hobby Airport. These projects strengthened critical infrastructure systems, ...

Caddell Construction has announced a key C-suite addition and two additional executive promotions. Ricky Byrd has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, Zach Moore to President – Commercial and Michael Lewis to Vice President – Governmental. MONTGOMERY, Ala. — “These promotions recognize leaders who have already played a significant role in Caddell’s success,” said President & CEO Mac Caddell. “Each of them has demonstrated the ability to build strong teams and deliver outstanding work for our clients. These promotions further position the company for continued steady growth and long-term success.” Ricky Byrd Promoted to Chief Operating Officer Byrd joined Caddell in 2017 with the mission of helping the company diversify by building a Commercial group from the ground up—with nothing but a vision and a plan. He began by launching the company’s first corporate branch office in Bentonville, AR, alongside now President – Commercial Zach Moore. What began as a two-person effort h...

Atlanta, Ga. — GHD, a global professional services company, has been selected by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) to deliver the Assimilative Capacity Water Quality Modeling program, a key initiative that supports regional water planning efforts and technical evaluations that inform permitting decisions.  Under this program, GHD will partner with Georgia EPD to enable more efficient and transparent assessments that reflect evolving demands on Georgia’s water resources and support long-term environmental stewardship. “Clean water is essential for Georgia’s future. Our water quality modeling helps communities understand what’s happening in our rivers and lakes and plan for a safer, healthier environment.” said Garrett Skinner, Atlanta Market Leader at GHD.  “We’re honored to support the Georgia EPD with rigorous, transparent modeling that strengthens permitting decisions and regional planning so communities across the state can grow resiliently while safegu...