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By Liisa Andreassen Two years ago, GSI Environmental made its first appearance in the Hot Firm rankings at No. 74. In 2025 it moved to No. 25. This year, as the Houston-based firm marks its 40th anniversary, it landed at No. 9 on the SNZweig Hot Firm list.  Rapid climbs like that tend to invite a hunt for a single cause, such as a hot market, an acquisition or a new service line. According to GSI President Travis McGuire, the real answer is less dramatic and more useful to other AEC firms.  Investments That Paid Off   McGuire points to timing.   “Our growth is attributed to the cumulative effect of several strategic investments reaching maturity over the past several years,” he says.  Those investments were both geographic and technical. GSI added offices in Denver, Montana and Atlanta, and built capabilities in aquatic science, mining, sustainability and climate, PFAS and emerging contaminants and services for fast-growing markets suc...

San Antonio, TX  –  Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) has welcomed Avery Simao, PE, PTOE, as a team leader for traffic in the firm’s Transportation business group, strengthening its ability to help clients address mobility, safety and traffic operations challenges. Simao brings 11 years of experience in transportation planning and traffic engineering, leading projects for state departments of transportation, municipalities, federal agencies, military installations, ports and private-sector clients. Her expertise includes traffic operations and safety analysis, corridor planning, microsimulation modeling, traffic impact studies, traffic design, parking and access planning and multimodal transportation improvements. She also brings experience managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with clients and subconsultants, and overseeing project schedules and budgets. In her role at LAN, Simao will lead traffic engineering teams and support the delivery of transportation ...

St. Louis, MO – Integrate Construction Partners (Integrate) is proud to announce the hiring of Shane Miller as Director of Construction Operations. In his new role, Miller will be responsible for the daily management, coordination and successful completion of all active construction projects. Serving as a mentor to the company’s project managers, project engineers and superintendents, Miller will work with all project teams to ensure that projects are completed on schedule in accordance with Integrate’s quality standards and goals. “Shane will play a proactive role in shaping Integrate’s direction, policies and strategic planning as a member of our management team,” said Integrate President Scott Zola. “He will also aid in the development, refinement and implementation of programs essential to Integrate’s ongoing success, with a focus on safety, quality, continuing education, and operations excellence.” As a dedicated construction professional with more than 30 years ...

READING, Mass. – Weston & Sampson, a 100% employee-owned interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services, has been ranked No. 2 nationally in the “Enterprise” category of the 2026 Best Places to Work for Women awards program. The No. 2 ranking places Weston & Sampson among the top employers in the nation and among the highest-ranked engineering firms participating in the program. Presented by Best Companies Group in partnership with BridgeTower Media, the award recognizes organizations that create exceptional workplace experiences for women and foster opportunities for career growth, leadership development, and long-term success. The recognition places the firm among the nation’s top employers and among the few engineering firms to earn a place on the prestigious list. The rankings are based on extensive employee survey data and an independent analysis of workplace experiences for women across participating companies natio...

One of the first buildings opened as part of the award-winning, 100% affordable mixed-use development La Peninsula in the Bronx, N.Y., has been announced as the second location for a City of New York-owned grocery store. This news coincides with the design debut of its third and final phase, which adds at least 250 affordable units and a healthcare center and other amenities, as well as the impending opening of its second phase, with 359 units and additional neighborhood services and amenities. Photo credit: C. C. Sullivan According to architect and planner Victor Body-Lawson, FAIA, whose firm Body Lawson Associates Architects & Planners (BLA) has been collaborating with WXY architecture + urban design as the campus’ architect, the grocery store was  awarded by  Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and the New York City Economic Development Corporation earlier this year. In addition, says Body-Lawson, La Peninsula will add more than 300 affordable units to welcome new t...

100% ESOP Builds on Established Leadership to Accelerate Sustainable Growth and Elevate the Client Experience Mankato, Minnesota –  ISG, a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning firm, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed David Doxtad, PE, as Chief Executive Officer. Andy Brandel, PE, has been advanced to Chief Operating Officer. The appointments elevate two established leaders who have played significant roles in shaping ISG’s growth, operations, client relationships, and long-term strategy. Together, Doxtad and Brandel will lead the 100% employee-owned firm as it continues expanding its multidisciplinary practice and serving clients from 20 offices across nine states. Anchored in its mission, We Exist to Make a Difference, ISG will continue investing in its people and capabilities while delivering a differentiated client experience. “This is an exciting moment for ISG and its employee owners,” said Doxtad. “We exist...

Firm Adds New Transportation Leadership for U.S. Northwest and Southwest HDR has promoted Tracy Ellwein, P.E., to serve as U.S. Northwest transportation director and Malcolm Dougherty, P.E., to serve as U.S. Southwest transportation director. In their new roles, Ellwein and Dougherty will oversee the continued growth, diversification and delivery of transportation infrastructure consulting services in the western United States. They will lead the development and implementation of their region’s annual business plans, collaborating across HDR’s 40 operating areas, 25-plus markets, and more than 75 professional and technical services practice areas. Together, Ellwein and Dougherty bring more than 65 years of transportation and infrastructure experience to their new positions. Their appointments underscore HDR’s commitment to the western U.S., where 1,600 transportation employees deliver projects in the highways, bridges, transit, freight rail, aviation and maritime sectors. ...