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Houston, Texas — BGE, Inc. , a leading full-service multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm and infrastructure solutions provider for the public and private sectors, is proud to announce that the firm has earned two prestigious distinctions from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) in its 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) program. BGE received a 2026 ACEC Texas Gold Award and National Recognition for its innovative LiDAR-based bridge survey work on the FM 3286 (E. Lucas Road) Reconstruction Project at Lake Lavon in the Dallas metroplex. The firm also earned a 2026 ACEC Texas Silver Award and National Recognition for its Alliance Regional Water Authority (ARWA) Phase 1B Segment C Water Pipeline Project in Central Texas. This recognition underscores BGE’s commitment to technical excellence, community impact, and forward-thinking solutions across disciplines. “These awards reflect the extraordinary dedication of our project teams and the trust our clie...

Szysky brings 25 years of experience in transportation engineering, project leadership, and business operations. CALGARY, AB. — Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has appointed  Arliss Szysky  as executive vice president of its Infrastructure business in North America, marking a step forward for the firm’s largest and one of its fastest-growing operating units. Szysky brings deep operational expertise and a people‑first leadership approach to the role. Most recently, she served as operations leader for Stantec’s North American Buildings business, where she strengthened business processes, advanced operational excellence, and supported sustained growth. She also played a key role in the successful acquisition and integration of  Page , a 1,400‑person architecture and engineering firm, further reinforcing Stantec’s commitment to scale, collaboration, and design excellence. Infrastructure is Stantec’s largest business in North America, accoun...

M.C. Dean received the 2025–26 Grand Pinnacle Award, the highest honor from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Metropolitan Washington (ACEC/MW), and the ACEC National Recognition for its Washington Aqueduct Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Upgrades project. Tysons, Va.   — ACEC/MW presented the award to the top project selected from five Grand Award winners at its Engineering Excellence Awards Gala in Washington, D.C.  “Upgrading a legacy SCADA system within a water treatment facility that operates 24/7 demanded precise engineering and unwavering coordination. Our team rose to that challenge, delivering a modern, resilient control system without disrupting critical operations,” said Bob Link, M.C. Dean vice president of Automation Systems. “This recognition reflects our commitment to technical excellence and dependable public infrastructure. We’re proud of what we accomplished and grateful for the trust the Washington Aqueduct placed in us.” ...

Acquisition to help customers identify and neutralize project risks such as payment disputes and notification failures WESTMINSTER, Colo. —   Trimble  (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today it has signed an agreement to acquire Document Crunch, a leader in construction-specific AI document analysis and risk management across the project lifecycle. The acquisition will allow Trimble to incorporate document intelligence and compliance automation across the Trimble® Construction ecosystem, enhancing existing workflows in project management and construction ERP systems. Financial terms were not disclosed. Document Crunch’s purpose-built AI for construction addresses critical pain points that can directly impact profitability for contractors, such as critical risk provisions, payment disputes, specification non-compliance and notification failures. The addition of Document Crunch further complements Trimble’s focus on solving discrete, high-value business problems for customers with...

STV Systems Expertise Enables Rail Operations on I-90 Bridge Connecting Seattle and the Eastside SEATTLE, WA —  STV joined Sound Transit in celebrating the opening of the Crosslake Connection, delivering the world’s first light rail service to operate on a floating bridge and completing the final segment of the 2 Line across Lake Washington. STV served as systems construction management partner for the project.   The seven‑mile Crosslake Connection travels along Interstate 90 with new stations at Mercer Island and Judkins Park. The extension directly links Bellevue to Seattle by light rail and connects the 2 Line with the 1 Line, forming a roughly 60‑mile regional light rail network that stretches from Redmond through Seattle to Lynnwood and Federal Way.   STV supported the Crosslake Connection as systems c...

After Nearly 20 Years of Service, Brian Best to Retire, Stefani Bonato Appointed General Counsel NEW YORK, NY — Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, today announced a leadership transition in its U.S. building operations. Brian Best, General Counsel of Skanska USA Building, will retire effective April 10, 2026. Stefani Bonato will transition into the role of Senior Vice President – General Counsel, effective March 30, 2026. Stefani will serve as the business unit’s primary internal legal advisor, overseeing its Legal, Ethics & Compliance, and Insurance & Bonding functions.  During his 17-year tenure, Best advanced from Corporate Counsel to General Counsel, playing a critical role in guiding complex legal matters and contributing deep institutional knowledge to the organization. His career is distinguished by a unique foundation rooted in engineering and evolving into senior legal leadership. “For nearly two decades, Brian has played a critical r...

The Deep Foundations Institute Educational Trust, in partnership with the DFI Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) Committee, is accepting applications from April 1 through May 15 for its  Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) Professional Development Grants .  Hawthorne, N.J. — Twelve grants of $1,750 each will be awarded to women working in the design or construction of deep foundations to support professional growth and industry engagement. Grant recipients will be invited to attend the DFI   51st Annual Conference on Deep Foundations , taking place November 2–5 in Orlando, Florida. The grants help offset travel and related expenses for attending the conference. Recipients will also receive complimentary conference registration and will be recognized during the WiDF Committee’s networking reception. “The goal of DFI’s Women in Deep Foundations Committee is to increase networking opportunities and improve retention of women in the deep foundations industry,” says Emma Mignea...