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Normalize disruption 

If we want to build the next class of critical thinkers in the AEC industry, we must not only encourage, but coach, disruptive thinking.  By Michael Makris, P.E. We’ve all…

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May 12

2025 Rising Stars in the AEC Industry: Jorel E. Sanchez Soto 

Projects & Accomplishments  The Upland, Barnaby & 7th – Senior Designer; Chevy Chase Civic Site – Senior Designer; Texas Christian University Intercultural Center – Designer/Planner; Miami University McVey Data Science…

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May 12

2025 Rising Stars in the AEC Industry: Colette DiLauro 

Senior Project Engineer  Langan  New York, NY  Bio: Colette DiLauro, PE, is a civil engineer recognized for her leadership, technical excellence, and commitment to mentorship. She leads major international infrastructure…

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May 12

C.W. Driver Celebrates the Completion of MiraCosta College’s New $42.5M Chemistry and Biotechnology Building  

State-of-the-art Facility Enhances STEM Education and Workforce Development in Biotechnology and Chemistry.  OCEANSIDE, Calif. – C.W. Driver Companies, a premier California builder specializing in educational facilities, has successfully completed construction…

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Apr 23

Waukesha-Pearce Industries Named New Trimble Technology Outlet Serving Texas, Louisiana

WPI Customers Gain Access to Trimble Technology for Earthmoving Equipment WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble® (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced that Waukesha-Pearce Industries, LLC. (WPI) is the newest construction equipment dealer to become a Trimble Technology Outlet.  WPI will now…

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Apr 22

AO EXPANDS HEALTHCARE STUDIO WITH INTEGRATION OF ALEXANDER + HIBBS, AIA 

Uniting 30 years of specialized healthcare expertise with AO’s full-service architecture platform  Orange, Calif. – AO, a leading full-service architecture firm with design expertise spanning the full spectrum of multifamily…

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Apr 22

Stambaugh Ness and Zweig Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Support AEC Firms

Stambaugh Ness (SN) and Zweig Group, two leading business and consulting services firms serving the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, are excited to announce a strategic partnership designed to…

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Mar 25

Catching Up with a Rising Star: James Bristow

When James Bristow was nominated for the 2022 “Rising Star” award in multidisciplinary engineering, he was the Managing Partner at Universal Engineering Services (UES). His colleagues knew they had a…

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Mar 21

KAI Awarded $22.3 Million Contract to Renovate The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Arts Institution in Dallas

DALLAS – KAI has been selected to provide architectural and engineering design services to expand and renovate the home of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL), a cultural…

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Mar 18

CivilGEO Secures Top Spot in 2025 G2 Best Software Awards

Middleton, WI – CivilGEO, one of the world’s fastest-growing civil engineering software companies, today announced it has been named a 2025 G2 Best Software Awards winner in the Best CAD & PLM Software Products…

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Feb 27

Final Phase Complete: With Old Nice-Middleton Bridge Demolished, Skanska-Corman-McLean JV Concludes Major MDTA Project

Bridge demolition and artificial reef construction mark end of comprehensive Nice-Middleton Bridge project following successful 2022 opening of new span Old bridge demolition Virginia Beach, VA – Skanska, a leading global construction…

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Feb 26

HCSS Reveals the Future of Estimating at UGM

HeavyBid’s transformation to a Web-Based Platform reimagines construction estimating with increased flexibility, collaboration, and workflow efficiency SUGAR LAND, Texas — HCSS, the leading provider of software solutions for the construction…

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Feb 25

Jon Markt Promoted to HDR’s Transportation Safety Program Manager

Jon Markt, P.E., RSP1, has been named manager of HDR’s transportation safety program, underscoring the firm’s commitment to helping communities reduce fatalities and serious injuries on roads. Markt has 14…

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Jan 30

PLASTICS PIPE INSTITUTE ESTABLISHES, FILLS SUSTAINABILITY & ADVOCACY DIRECTOR POSITION  

IRVING, TX – The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) announced today that Donnie Johnson has joined the association as its new Director of Sustainability & Advocacy.  The position was created as…

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Jan 29

Goodwyn Mills Cawood adds coastal engineering with addition of South Coast Engineers

MOBILE, Ala. — Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is further expanding its services through the strategic acquisition of South Coast Engineers (SCE) in Fairhope, Alabama. SCE was…

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Jan 28

LGI Homes Opens Raleigh-Area Community with New Plan Lineup

MIDDLESEX, N.C. — LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) announces the opening of its newest community in Nash County, Choplin Farms, offering modern homes on half-acre to 1+ acre lots. A new plan lineup…

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Dec 20, 2024

Beyond the Lab: Navigating Today’s Challenges in NDT

Kuldeep Sharma, Manager, Dura-Bond Industries, Member of ASNT Safety first—This principle has been fundamental since the industrialization of the 20th century. For over a century, nondestructive testing (NDT) has played…

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Dec 20, 2024

Antaira Managed Switches Bring Advanced Connectivity to Anti-Drone System 

Digital 3D Shield Protects Restricted Airfield from Rogue Drones  LAS VEGAS, NV, DECEMBER 18, 2024 — Antaira has partnered with a Utah-based airspace security and defense company to help implement a digital…

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Dec 20, 2024

CONDITION SURVEY ENHANCES SUSTAINABILITY OF HISTORIC LONDON PROPERTY

PROTECTING unique architectural elements, one of London’s Grade II listed buildings has undergone a condition and sustainability survey to preserve its 140-year-old heritage. Situated at the heart of the Knightsbridge…

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Nov 25, 2024

Toll Brothers Announces Grand Opening of Travisso – Verona Collection in Leander, Texas

Exclusive community offers luxurious single-family homes with access to award-winning amenities in the Texas Hill Country LEANDER, Texas — Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, announced…

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Nov 22, 2024

HCSS Announces Improved Takeoff Integration for HeavyBid Software

Improved Takeoff Integration Enables Faster Estimating and More Accurate Bids  SUGAR LAND, TEXAS — HCSS, the leading provider of construction management software designed to connect the office to the field across…

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Nov 22, 2024

Transit-oriented development projects are launching nationwide

By Mary Scott Nabers Cities and counties throughout the U.S. are benefitting from funding that is readily available for transit-oriented development (TOD). Economic development teams have seen the boost of…

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Oct 28, 2024

The Critical Role of Utility Vegetation Management: Integrating AI and Digital Twins for Enhanced Safety and Reliability

By Looq AI  Addressing the Challenges of Utility Vegetation Management Managing vegetation around America’s electric transmission and distribution infrastructure is crucial for ensuring uninterrupted power delivery. Utility Vegetation Management (UVM)…

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Oct 25, 2024

City Infrastructure Expansion: Leveraging Technology for Public Support

By Balaji Sreenivasan, CEO, Aurigo One of the toughest jobs city managers face is getting buy-in from the public on infrastructure projects. These projects, such as highways, roads, and bridges,…

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Oct 23, 2024

It’s a very good year for contractors to partner with government

by Mary Scott Nabers Public officials at the local government level are initiating large, innovative, and forward-thinking projects aimed at enhancing economic prosperity in various regions of the country over…

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Sep 30, 2024

Bridging the Gap in NDT-E Deck Inspection

By SHANE D. BOONE, Ph.D., Chair of ASNT Research Council Infrastructure Committee For generations, bridges have served to link communities across the country. They carry hundreds of millions of people…

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Sep 27, 2024

Platinum Contracting Completes Construction on One of Southern Nevada’s Only Lakeside Communities 

Platinum Contracting has completed construction on La Cova in South Shore at Lake Las Vegas, expanding Southern Nevada’s largest lakeside master planned community. As the general contractor for the landmark…

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Sep 25, 2024

Policy and benefit trends

By Will Swearingen, Chief Data Officer, Zweig Group From The Zweig Letter The latest data highlights key trends in AEC policies, emphasizing pay, remote work, and transparency for growth.  The…

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Aug 30, 2024

From Helsinki to Beirut – the Many Lives of a Finnish Pine

Ralph I. Hage On a late summer’s day in 2019, an engineer stood in an open courtyard of a project he was managing and stared up at the sky. In…

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Aug 26, 2024

KROHNE Highlights OPTITEMP TT 53 with NFC and Bluetooth®

Features HART® 7 communication, NAMUR NE 107 diagnostics as well as Ex approvals Beverly, MA:  KROHNE, Inc. highlights the OPTITEMP TT 53, a universal programmable 2-wire temperature transmitter for resistance…

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Aug 22, 2024

DFI Announces 2024 Outstanding Project Award Winner

Plaquemines LNG Driven Pile Megaproject by Cajun Industries Hawthorne, N.J. :  The winner of the 2024 DFI Outstanding Project Award is the Plaquemines LNG Driven Pile Megaproject, submitted by Cajun…

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Jul 31, 2024

Fluor Joint Venture Celebrates Connection of Gordie Howe International Bridge Deck

IRVING, Texas – Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) and its partners today celebrated the official deck connection of the Gordie Howe International Bridge spanning the Detroit River. Measuring a half-mile (853…

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Jul 31, 2024

Collier County and HNTB complete Eleven Bridge Replacements project

Bridge bundling program provides mobility and safe infrastructure in rural community COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – HNTB joins Collier County in celebrating the completion of their Eleven Bridge Replacements project, a…

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Jul 30, 2024

WINT and HSB partner to deliver holistic water protection

HSB will resell WINT’s water management solutions and warrant their performance creating a best-of-breed combination of insurance and technology to mitigate water damage in properties NEW YORK — WINT Water Intelligence,…

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Jun 28, 2024

Empowering AECO Project Managers Through Smart and Intuitive Information Management

By Victoria Salvador Project management in the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner/operator industry is part art, part science. It requires a combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, social intelligence, good…

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Jun 28, 2024

Latest California High-Speed Rail station designs revealed at ‘open house’ sessions

Arup and Foster + Partners have revealed the latest designs for California High-Speed Rail’s first four stations.  Working collaboratively in a joint venture, Arup and Foster + Partners recently took…

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Jun 28, 2024