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New leadership bench to push innovation and growth across education and government practices Denver, Colo./Minneapolis, Minn. —   Wold Architects & Engineers , a full-service planning, architecture and engineering firm specializing in education, government, healthcare and senior living design, today announced the promotions of Bryan Hicks, Ellis Joyner, Cody Knoblock and Dylan Sullivan to the practice’s Associates leadership team. Sullivan is based in the company’s Minneapolis, Minn. office, and Hicks, Knoblock and Joyner in the Denver, Colo. office.  “Bryan, Ellis, Cody and Dylan have each proven themselves as critical members of our firm, and we’re confident their effect on our leadership team will only push Wold’s work to ever-higher standards. Growing our leadership team in Colorado especially allows us to better serve clients throughout the region,” said CEO Vaughn Dierks, AIA, LEED AP. “The skill and passion this group brings to every project to continue creating l...

ACES US Holding Inc. (“ACES US” or the “Corporation”), the US subsidiary of the Middle East’s leading construction services and geotechnical engineering services firm, ACES Group, proudly completes its acquisition of Meskel & Associates Engineering (“Meskel” or “MAE”), a premier North Florida geotechnical engineering, materials testing and inspection, and CEI firm with over 18 years of experience throughout the southeast US. AMMAN, JORDAN and JACKSONVILLE, FL — Combined with MC2 Engineers Inc., acquired in 2022, MAE advances ACES’ Strategic Plan, expanding the corporation’s presence in the US and significantly enhancing its capabilities in Florida and Georgia.  With headquarters in Jacksonville, FL and over 50 staff, MAE provides geotechnical engineering, construction engineering and inspection (CEI), materials testing, subsurface exploratory drilling, and environmental consulting services. The firm operates a CMEC-Certified and Florida Department of Transportation (“FDoT”) ...

First-Of-Its-Kind Advisory Contract Supports City’s Water and Wastewater System Resilience PHILADELPHIA, PA —  STV today announced that it has been selected to support the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) under a new, first-of-its-kind operations advisory contract. Under this agreement, STV will provide strategic operations guidance for the city’s six treatment plants, including three drinking water and three wastewater facilities.  PWD serves 1.6 million residents and manages a system that treats hundreds of millions of gallons of water daily through thousands of miles of water mains and sewers. As a subconsultant to HDR, STV will provide integrated advisory services for operations support that complement PWD’s capital program and position the department for long-term success. STV will help prioritize capital spending needs at t...

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...