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Appointments position the firm to meet rising demand for infrastructure, building performance and technical advisory services in key Canadian markets HOUSTON, TX —  Rimkus , a global leader in engineering and technical consulting, recently announced two leadership appointments to support the continued growth of its Built Environment Solutions (BES) business across Canada. Walter Gaudet has joined as Vice President of BES Canada, and Michael Hensen has assumed the role of Vice President of Technical Excellence for BES across North America. The appointments come as Canadian public- and private-sector owners accelerate investment in infrastructure, housing development and climate-resilient buildings, increasing demand for integrated technical expertise across the project lifecycle. “These leadership appointments reflect our strategy to invest ahead of demand and ensure Rimkus is well positioned to support clients navigating increasingly complex built environment challenges,” said C...

New Members Strengthen Consortium’s Reach into Water Infrastructure Workforce and Technology Talent Pipeline   Washington, DC —  The Engineering Workforce Consortium (EWC) today announced that the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) have joined the collaborative effort to address the critical workforce shortage facing engineering and public works across the United States. The two organizations formally joined the consortium at EWC’s annual meeting held today at ASCE headquarters in Washington, DC.  WEF connects EWC’s workforce initiatives directly with the water and wastewater professionals who design, build, and operate the nation’s essential water infrastructure. NCWIT brings more than two decades of experience providing the national network and resources necessary to mobilize industry, academia, and government to build the engineering and computing workforce of the fut...

The Project Aims to Improve Travel Times Along the Town’s Busiest Corridor and Launch Fare-Free Bus Rapid Transit Service CHAPEL HILL, NC — STV today announced it has been selected by the  Town of Chapel Hill  to provide construction management (CM) services for the  NS RAPID  project, a $197 million, federally supported bus rapid transit (BRT) investment that will reshape mobility along the town’s busiest multimodal corridor. The 8.2-mile BRT line will connect riders to the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill,  Southern Village , UNC medical facilities and park-and-ride hubs. The project includes more than five miles of dedicated bus-only lanes, 29 stations with premium amenities and traffic signal upgrades designed to improve reliability and travel times. NS RAPID will operate as part of Chapel Hill Transit’s fare-free system, ensuring free rides for all users. Service is targeted to begin in 2030. “Successful bus rapid transit...

Engineering Firm Grows with Key Hire and Larger Downtown LA Office San Diego, CA — As demand for commercial real estate development services accelerates, Latitude 33 Planning, Engineering & Surveying is strengthening its operations in the Los Angeles market with a strategic hire and a larger office.  The firm recently welcomed  Rebecca Wanders  as Director of Business Development.  She is based out of the firm’s downtown Los Angeles office, recently relocated to a larger suite at  700 South Flower St., Suite 2580, Los Angeles, CA 90017 , two blocks from the award-winning Bottega Louie restaurant.  These moves reflect Latitude 33’s success in Los Angeles since establishing an office in the market in March 2024, and its long-term commitment to the region. New Talent Positions the Firm for Success Rebecca Wanders,   Director of Business Development,   brings 15 years of experience in design, project manageme...

When a strategic Scottish Water pumping station had to be taken out of service unexpectantly, the utility faced the risk of over-pumping. Working with Xylem and its Avensor service, the team used real-time insights to resolve the issue, avoid disruption and return the station to full operation, writes  Mark McCullagh , Xylem’s Scotland South project manager. Planned maintenance Scottish Water and Xylem were carrying out planned maintenance at St Nicholas Sewage Pumping Station (SPS), a large, terminal site in St Andrews, which receives flows from five upstream stations. The scope included replacing an inlet gate valve and non-return valve (NRV), along with pump impellers and wear plates. During the works, engineers found the isolation valve was not sealing, allowing pressure to backflow. This meant the NRV could not be replaced without fully draining the line back into the wet well. Attempts to reseal the flanges failed as the pressure had damaged the gasket beyon...

STV today announced it has relocated its Washington, D.C., office to the 10 th  floor at 1100 Vermont Ave. NW, expanding its long-standing presence in the nation’s capital and positioning the firm to better support its infrastructure clients across the Mid-Atlantic. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Serving clients across the District, Virginia and Maryland, STV’s Washington, D.C., team provides architecture, engineering, planning and program and construction management services for transportation, transit, buildings and community infrastructure projects. Working with federal, state and local agencies, as well as transit authorities and private clients, the firm helps advance complex infrastructure programs that improve mobility, modernize critical infrastructure and support long-term regional growth. “This move strengthens our ability to deliver complex infrastructure programs in one of the country’s most dynamic and demanding markets,”  said  Scott Lovell, PE, vice president a...

Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, and the Trust for Governors Island today announced the topping out of a new, state-of-the-art electrical substation on Governors Island. New York, NY —  This marks a major milestone in advancing critical infrastructure to support the island’s transformation into a global hub for climate innovation, education and sustainable development.   “This topping out represents an important step forward in delivering the resilient infrastructure needed to power Governors Island’s next chapter,” said Sean Szatkowski, Executive Vice President – General Manager, Skanska USA Building. “We’re proud to partner with the Trust for Governors Island on a project that not only strengthens energy reliability, but also supports innovation, sustainability and community engagement.”   “Topping off our new electrical substation is a proud milestone for the Island, and we are thankful fo...