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New position strengthens operational systems supporting forensic, built environment and life sciences services HOUSTON, TX — Rimkus , a global leader in engineering and technical consulting, announced today that it has established a Chief Transformation Officer (CXO) role and appointed Matthew Cass to the position, a move designed to strengthen the firm’s enterprise platform as it continues to expand its forensic, built environment solutions and life sciences businesses worldwide. “Matt is a proven leader with the judgment and operating discipline needed to drive our firm forward,” said Chris Rayasam, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rimkus. “He brings a thoughtful, practical approach to transformation that will help our organization move forward while continuing to focus on what is the most important for our company, which is our people and our clients.” Cass joins Rimkus with extensive experience leading large‑scale transformation and integration initiatives. Most recentl...

By Luke Carothers  Each year, over a hundred firms are recognized through Zweig Group’s Best Firms to Work For Award.  Many of them begin in the smallest category, with lean teams of fewer than 50 people—where culture feels natural, leadership is visible, and alignment happens without much friction.  What’s less obvious is what happens next.  As those firms grow, most don’t return to the list in a larger category.  Only a small group makes that leap, and an even smaller group continues to show up as they scale.  That pattern reveals something deeper than recognition alone.  It highlights a distinct set of firms that aren’t just building strong cultures early—they’re learning how to sustain them as the organization evolves.  The Starting Point:  Small Firms That Get It Right   In the 1-49 employee category, culture is rarely abstract.  It shows up in how decisions are m...

One of the most prominent builders in California, Good & Roberts , an affiliate of C.W. Driver Companies , reached the topping out milestone on the $20.5 million Illinois St. Apartments in San Diego. This signifies the finalization of structural construction on the project.   The  56,000 square-foot development,  being constructed for  Falcon Co. LLC, will bring  65 units  of much-needed  multifamily apartments  close to the heart of the city. Good & Roberts is building the structure with  five levels of wood-frame  construction above  three concrete podium levels , to provide a  modern and durable   living environment  that’s easy to navigate. Residents will have access to a  multi-purpose rooftop deck  offering space for  relaxation  and  social gatherings.    Illinois St. Apartments will also contain  450 square feet of ...

STV today announced that Joseph Palantino, PE, has been promoted to vice president and Pennsylvania area manager in the firm’s national buildings group, where he will lead business growth, client engagement and project delivery across the Commonwealth. PHILADELPHIA, PA — Palantino brings over 30 years of experience in capital program delivery, construction management and facility operations for complex public- and private-sector buildings. Since joining STV in 2021, he has served as an operations manager and senior project manager, supporting high-profile commercial and institutional projects while enhancing internal delivery practices. In his new role, Palantino will oversee operations across Pennsylvania, with a focus on expanding STV’s presence in the Philadelphia region, developing talent and delivering projects that balance quality, cost and schedule.  “Joe’s strength is his ability to see the full life cycle of a building, from initial design through construction, ope...

Global Technology Leader Recognized for Transforming How the World Is Designed and Made to be Celebrated at May 27 Gala WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Building Museum is proud to announce that  Autodesk  will receive the 2026 Honor Award, in recognition of the company’s four decades of transforming how buildings, infrastructure, and the systems that support everyday life are designed and made. The award will be presented during the Museum’s annual Gala on Wednesday, May 27, a signature event that brings together national leaders from the architecture, design, real estate, and construction sectors. Founded in San Francisco in 1982, Autodesk is a global leader in software and services for the architecture, engineering, construction, product design and manufacturing, and media and entertainment industries. Since pioneering computer-aided design (CAD) with the release of AutoCAD, the first widely adopted CAD software for personal computers, the company has empowered millions o...

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...