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$114 million infrastructure project will improve safety, efficiency, and reliability on critical route between Arlington, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Washington –  Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, has been awarded a $114 million design-build contract by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to rehabilitate the I-395 Northbound bridge over the Potomac River connecting Arlington, Va. to Washington, D.C. Built in 1950 and known as the Arland D. Williams Jr. Memorial Bridge, the .46-mile, four-lane bridge accommodates approximately 90,000 vehicles per day, serving as an integral route for car and freight traffic in the region. The bridge improvements will extend its service life by an additional 75 years. Skanska’s scope includes replacement of the bascule piers’ vessel protection system and bridge barrier to comply with MASH collision requirements; rehabilitation of the appr...

In July, builder promoted women in key leadership and management positions  Pasadena, Calif.  –  C.W. Driver Companies , a premier California builder since 1919, continues its longstanding commitment to advancing women in the construction industry with three new executive leadership promotions in July. Milenne Vega was elevated to superintendent, Megan Morrissey was promoted to senior project manager, and Lynda Hauke was appointed to vice president of human resources. These promotions are meant to inspire others who may be considering this field, that in an industry  where women only represent approximately 11% of the construction workforce ( National Association of Homebuilders ) , C.W. Driver is pushing to make an impact. Milenne Vega, Superintendent:  Vega oversees a variety of projects ranging from $1 million renovations to $200 million luxury multifamily units. Carrying a decade of experience, Vega’s expertise spans numerous sectors, including K-12 modernizations...

WRF project to deliver guidance for utilities considering powdered activated carbon for near-term PFAS treatment WALNUT CREEK, Calif. –  A study is underway to evaluate powdered activated carbon (PAC), a sorbent used to adsorb contaminants, as a cost-effective solution for removing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from treated wastewater effluent. Led by Carollo Engineers,  The Water Research Foundation (WRF) project 5388 , Efficacy for PAC for PFAS Removal in Wastewater Effluent, will generate data and decision-support tools to help water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) assess PAC as a near-term treatment option as PFAS regulations continue to evolve. PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals,” are receiving heightened scrutiny due to their persistence in the environment and the associated removal costs. WRRFs are passive receivers of PFAS as these chemicals enter wastewater streams from residential and industrial discharges. While many PFAS treatment evalu...

National awards recognize 32 standout projects from Washington state to Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON  ––  The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has announced the 2026 National Design-Build Project/Team Award Merit Winners, recognizing 32 projects across 10 categories. Selected by a jury of design-build professionals, this year’s Merit Award recipients represent a wide range of project types, markets and approaches to design-build delivery. “Behind every award-winning project is an exceptional design-build team,” DBIA Executive Director/CEO Lisa Washington, CAE, said. “The people behind these projects demonstrate what can be achieved when expertise and ingenuity are paired with a shared commitment to excellence. Their work shows design-build at its best, bringing people together to drive innovation and deliver better outcomes that create lasting value for Owners and the communities they serve.” AVIATION • Alaska Airlines North Main Terminal Redevelopment ...

CHICAGO – Clear Creek in Golden, Colo., needs a new steel pedestrian bridge—and the hypothetical owners are turning to students at colleges and universities to make it happen! That’s the challenge the American Institute of Steel Construction and the American Society of Civil Engineers have set for the 2027  Student Steel Bridge Competition . To solve it, the students must design a bridge, analyze and optimize their design, then fabricate a 1:10 scale version in steel so it can be constructed and tested in real life.  They’ll have to tackle the same challenges a real engineer would in this situation as they figure out how to provide clearance for kayaking and other river recreation, stay within limited construction zones, build without piers, and remotely stage materials and equipment—all while balancing strength, stability, aesthetics, construction time, and cost. Teams of student engineers will face off in regional competitions across North America in t...

Denver, CO —  Around the world, the most effective development efforts are increasingly being led by local organizations and communities. Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA)’s new Purposeful Partnership Model (PPM) reflects this evolution, strengthening local leadership while connecting volunteers, governments, nonprofits, and funders around long-term strategies for sustainable infrastructure. The Purposeful Partnership Model brings together EWB-USA volunteers, in-country nonprofit organizations, community leaders, government agencies, and funders around a shared strategy for each country. Rather than treating each project as a separate effort, the model connects partners and projects with national and international development goals so they can share knowledge, respond to regional priorities, and  build on experience. The model  builds on nearly two decades of EWB-USA work in several participating countries. Completed projects in key part...

Washington’s 22-year tenure helped transform DBIA’s reach, influence and role in the design-build industry WASHINGTON — Lisa Washington, CAE, Executive Director/CEO of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), has announced that she will retire in 2027, concluding more than 22 years with DBIA, including 17 years as its chief executive. Washington will continue to lead the organization while the National Board conducts a search for her successor, with a transition anticipated by mid-2027. Prominently displayed in Washington’s office is a reminder of the first three organizational goals she set when she arrived at DBIA in 2004. She achieved all three, and she has been setting new ones ever since. When Washington joined DBIA, design-build was still widely considered an alternative project delivery method, and the organization was largely focused on building understanding and acceptance of its use. Today, design-build is mainstream, and DBIA has evolved to define and advan...