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The general contractor-built Element Mission Valley, the first branded property in the region Mission Valley, CA  –   R.D. Olson Construction , delivered a new standard for wellness-focused hospitality in San Diego with the completion of Element Mission Valley — a $43 million, 98,000-square-foot hotel developed in partnership with Driftwood Capital and the first Element by Westin Marriott in the region.  “Element Mission Valley is a product of close collaboration,” said Bill Wilhelm, president and CEO of R.D. Olson Construction. “We were able to build a thriving property and connect it to the Marriott Mission Valley to immerse guests in a holistic hospitality experience.”  The 150-key, seven story property, which was developed in the former event facility adjacent to the Marriott — stakes its claim in Mission Valley, one of San Diego’s most strategically connected neighborhoods, within minutes of Old Town, Balboa Park, and Mission...

Experienced aviation executive to drive growth, strengthen client relationships and lead major pursuits across the vital aviation industry. NEW YORK – WSP in the U.S., one of the world’s leading professional services firms, has named Navin Nitish as senior vice president, national aviation market leader. Based in New York, Nitish leads aviation market strategy, supporting airport and aviation infrastructure development through strategic planning and analysis, construction and program delivery, engineering solutions, operations management and related services. In addition to working with airport authorities, airlines, federal agencies, infrastructure developers, operators and other aviation clients, Nitish oversees major pursuits and collaborates with WSP leaders across business lines to align integrated capabilities with aviation opportunities. “We’re thrilled to welcome Navin to WSP. His deep industry experience, collaborative leadership style and passion for serving ...

Arup’s multidisciplinary design and engineering supported the delivery of a sustainability-forward design that enhances the passenger experience at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport SEATTLE –  Arup joins the Miller Hull Partnership, Woods Bagot, and the Port of Seattle in celebrating the unveiling of the C Concourse Expansion (CCE) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).  A major milestone in the Port’s Upgrade SEA initiative, this transformative project is designed to improve passenger experience by enhancing circulation, comfort, and accessibility in the Pacific Northwest’s busiest airport. The project significantly enlarges the existing concourse, expanding it from 114,000ft2 to 229,500ft2 and adding four new floors above the building. Targeting LEED Platinum certification, CCE will open to the public in June 2026.  As part of the Miller Hull team, Arup provided multidisciplinary engineering and design services to bring the upgraded ter...

Thames Water has appointed Barhale to deliver a £12.5M program of statutory tunnel inspection and maintenance across key infrastructure including the Thames Water Ring Main (TWRM) and North London Abstraction and New River Zone raw water assets. The projects, awarded under the AMP8 Tunnels and Aqueducts program, will also include the production tunnels within Thames Water’s treatment works, bringing the total length of tunnels under inspection to almost 48 kilometers. On the TWRM, civil engineering, infrastructure and tunneling specialist Barhale will use mainly man entry with some limited Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) to inspect 12 sections of the tunnel at depths of up to 65m, representing around 20% of the asset’s extent. At the North London Abstraction and New River Zone, Barhale will carry out 24 inspections concentrated around the Lee Valley reservoir complex. The varying diameter tunnels are buried up to 50m deep and range from 30m to 5,450m in length. The overal...

The City partnered with Wold Architects & Engineers to expand recreation opportunities and support long-term community growth Shelbyville, Tenn. – The  City of Shelbyville , in partnership with  Wold Architects and Engineers  (Wold), today announced the start of construction on Phase 1 of a $5M project to bring a multi-purpose soccer field complex to the region. On Friday afternoon, residents and project stakeholders joined local leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony on the 36-acre development to mark the major investment in the community’s recreational infrastructure, designed to support local athletics and future growth.  “This project represents an exciting investment in Shelbyville’s future,” said Trevor Freitas, parks and recreation department director for the City. “There’s already tremendous excitement from local families, athletes and residents about what this complex will bring to the community. Beyond expanding recreation opportunities, it will create a place whe...

By Luke Carothers  The AEC industry never stands still.  Markets rise and fall.  New technologies reshape how firms and projects work.  Leadership changes hands.  Client expectations evolve.  Every shift creates new opportunities and, with it, new questions.  That constant evolution has become one of the industry’s defining characteristics.  The conversation is no longer focused on a single trend or challenge.  It spans everything from private equity and succession planning to artificial intelligence, labor shortages, changing delivery models, and the markets driving the next wave of growth.  For years, M&A Next has brought these conversations together in one place.  Each conference has captured a snapshot of where the industry stands while offering a glimpse of where it may be headed next.  As the AEC industry continues into uncharted territory, looki...

DALLAS – KAI joined Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) officials, community leaders and project partners on May 21 to break ground on the new Seagoville PK-8 Campus in Seagoville, Texas. Part of the 2020 Bond Program, the $53 million campus is a transformational project designed to address enrollment growth while expanding educational opportunities for students across Southeast Dallas.The campus represents Dallas ISD’s innovative approach to addressing enrollment growth by aligning educational programming, campus planning and facility design to create expanded opportunities for students. For Catherine Dalton, AIA, RID, LEED AP BD+C, K-12 Market Leader and Principal at KAI, the milestone highlights the unique responsibility designers have in shaping educational experiences. “As designers, we have the privilege and responsibility of helping shape the environments where students learn, grow and discover their potential,” said Dalton. “Seeing this vision move fr...