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The project will repair the damage caused by the 2017 hurricanes and will benefit 190,000 homes in San Juan’s metropolitan area   SAN JUAN DE PUERTO RICO — The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) has awarded ACCIONA the contract for the rehabilitation of the Sergio Cuevas drinking water treatment plant, which will have a treatment capacity of 305,000m³ per day once the work is complete. The aim of the contract—which is worth US$152 million (€131 million)—is to repair the damage caused to the plant by the 2017 hurricanes, improving and optimizing operations to enhance the resilience of the existing facility, built in 1948, which currently draws water from the Carrizo Dam on the Loíza River. The rehabilitation, which will take about four years to complete, includes upgrades to the water pipes, the sludge treatment line and the dosing systems, as well as to the facility itself and its surrounding infrastructure. The project will benefit 190,000 households in the...

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. —  The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced today that its  Spring 2026 ACI Concrete Convention , held in Rosemont, Ill., set a new attendance record, welcoming nearly 2,300 industry professionals from around the world, representing 42 different countries. This milestone marks the highest attendance at an ACI Concrete Convention, reflecting the growing demand for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing across the global concrete industry. The convention brought together engineers, architects, contractors, suppliers, academics, researchers, and students for a comprehensive program featuring technical sessions, committee meetings, educational courses, and networking events. Attendees engaged in discussions on the latest advancements in concrete materials, resilience, sustainability, and construction technologies. “This ACI Concrete Convention underscores the strength and momentum of the concrete industry, as well as the value of coming t...

GHD has been selected as designer of record for a major design-build hangar project supporting the US Navy’s Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. GHD is the designer of record, partnering with ECC as the design build contractor and the architect Giuliani Associate Architects. The project is part of the Pacific Deterrence Initiative’s multiple award construction contract, which has a $15 billion ceiling. The new facility will replace outdated infrastructure with a modern main hangar, essential ancillary facilities and critical site infrastructure enhancements designed to support current and future operational demands in the Indo-Pacific region. Work began in October 2025 and is scheduled for completion in November 2028. The approximately $120 million project directly supports force readiness and enhances mission capability in one of the Navy’s most strategically important theaters. The new hangar will be engineered to meet Guam’s stringent environment...

ACI also named a new Vice President and four new Directors FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. —  The American Concrete Institute (ACI) today announced its 2026-2027 president, vice president, and four board members. As elected by the ACI membership, Scott M. Anderson will serve as ACI president in 2026-2027, and Anton K. Schindler has been elected as ACI vice president for a two-year term. Additionally, four members have been elected to serve on the ACI Board of Direction, each for a three-year term: Matthew P. Adams, Tara Cavalline, John J. Myers, and Fouad H. Yazbeck. President Scott M. Anderson Scott M. Anderson, FACI, is Vice President and General Manager of Keystone Structural Concrete (Keystone), a concrete contractor based in Houston, TX. Keystone is part of the Stewart Holdings Group, a family of companies providing a full range of concrete construction services throughout the Houston, Austin, and San Antonio markets. Anderson has overseen Keystone’s elevated formed concrete constr...

Headquartered in the UK, Phenna Group has grown rapidly over the last few years to become one of the world’s leading Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (“TICC”) businesses by partnering with independent companies serving a variety of key, mission-critical sectors around the globe. Phenna Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of MLA Geotechnical, a leading geotechnical testing, inspection and engineering services provider based in Austin, Texas. This marks Phenna’s 9th acquisition in 2026 and further strengthens its Infrastructure division in the Americas. About MLA Geotechnical  Founded in 1964, MLA Geotechnical has built a strong reputation and is widely recognised as a premier geotechnical inspection firm in the Austin area, underpinned by long-standing client relationships, technical excellence and a commitment to integrity. The business supports a broad range of clients, including homebuilders, commercial developers, municipalities, school districts an...

$200M facility to enhance regional water security and sustainability  RENO, Nev. — Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) has selected  Carollo Engineers  to provide construction management services for the  Advanced Purified Water Facility (APWF)  project. Undertaken by  OneWater Nevada , a regional collaboration led by the City of Reno and TMWA, the $200 million facility will be Nevada’s first water purification and reuse project. The initiative represents a major investment in regional water resource optimization, conservation, and innovative treatment technology. To be located a few miles north of Reno, the APWF was identified as a critical component of the region’s comprehensive water management strategy. TMWA and the City of Reno have committed substantial resources to this major initiative to produce Category A+ Advanced Purified Water, optimize aquifer storage and recovery, and provide a drought-proof supply for the region’s growing population....

Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced Lauren Leyrer, PE, has been promoted to Director, Civil Engineering, based in the firm’s Atlanta office. In this new role, she will focus on expanding Ware Malcomb’s market presence in Metro Atlanta, strengthening client relationships, and supporting the continued growth of the firm’s civil engineering practice across the Southeast.  Atlanta, Ga. — Ed Wilkes, PE, Regional Director, Civil Engineering, Ware Malcomb, said, “Since joining Ware Malcomb in 2024, Lauren’s expertise in Georgia land development and her strong business development efforts have helped secure a variety of new projects and clients for the firm. Lauren has quickly built a strong civil engineering team in Atlanta through exceptional client service and efficient engineering solutions, and we congratulate her on this well-deserved promotion.” In addition to leading successful projects, Leyrer is actively engaged in strengthening the Atlant...