Kei Bullock Joins Simpson Strong-Tie as New Executive Vice President of Human Resources
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, has hired Kei Bullock, Ph.D., as its new executive vice president of human resources, replacing Jennifer Lutz, who is retiring after 12 years with the company. In this role, Bullock will lead a globally distributed team of about 90 human resources professionals; will oversee all aspects of the HR function, impacting the entire workforce, from frontline employees to senior leaders; and...
Looq AI Expands Global Partner Ecosystem to Advance Ground-Based Reality Capture in Surveying, Engineering, and Utilities
The Looq Platform's virtual surveying provides a unified, end-to-end workflow, enabling users to efficiently draft, code, and control 3D features while easily exporting clean linework. Image courtesy of Looq AI. Partnerships Across North America, Europe, and Asia Extend Survey-Grade Reality Capture and Digital Twin Solutions for Infrastructure ProfessionalsSan Diego, CA — Looq AI, an innovator in ground-based reality capture for surveying, engineering, and utilities, today announced the expansio...
Strongwell's STRONGDEK Wins 2025 Architectural Products Product Innovation Award
BRISTOL, Va. — Strongwell (USA), the world’s leading pultruder of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, announced today that its STRONGDEK® architectural decking system has been recognized with a 2025 Product Innovation Award (PIA) by Architectural Products magazine. The annual PIA program honors product advancements that elevate design, performance, sustainability, and building efficiency. All submissions are evaluated by an independent panel of practicing architects, who assess products o...
California’s Infrastructure Graded a ‘C-’
Aging Assets and Weather Challenges Continue to Strain Infrastructure Systems SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2025 Report Card for California’s Infrastructure today, assigning 17 categories of infrastructure a cumulative grade of ‘C-’, the same grade the state received in its 2019 report and below the national grade of ‘C’ in the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. Although improvements have been made – resulti...
Sustainability Partners Joins With Sun ‘N Lake on New Wastewater Treatment Plant
SEBRING, FL – Dec. 3, 2025: Sustainability Partners has contracted with the Sun ‘N Lake Improvement District to begin the process of replacing an outdated wastewater treatment plant located in the Highlands County, Florida, community. The new plant, to be built with the latest technology, will provide high-quality wastewater treatment services to current and future residents. “After almost 50 years of service, the existing main plant has reached the end of its useful life,” said Michael Tari, in...
Indiana River & Rail Terminals expands capacity for handling barge shipments of steel at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — Indiana River & Rail Terminals has expanded its capacity for handling barge shipments of steel and general cargo shipments at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville by 40 percent. The Ohio River terminal operator raised its storage capacity to 350,000 square feet by leasing its fourth building within the port.Indiana River & Rail Terminals (IRRT), a joint venture between Ports of Indiana and Superior River Terminals Indiana, is the largest general cargo operator on the Ohio River...
Arcadis Welcomes Alec Zaballero as Principal in Retail Design Practice
Zaballero will serve as a design-driven, public-facing presence for the firm, engaging with industry peers while mentoring team members and advancing Arcadis’ design standards December 3, 2025 – Arcadis, NEW YORK — Arcadis, a global leader in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy for natural and built environments, has appointed Alec Zaballero as Principal in its New York Retail Design Studio. Zaballero brings decades of experience in leading concept design, design management, and cli...
New Research Reveals Strong Contractor Optimism About AI's Transformative Impact on Construction Industry
87% of Contractors Believe AI Will Meaningfully Transform Their Business, Despite Current Low Adoption RatesBOSTON - Dodge Construction Network (Dodge), in partnership with CMiC, today released AI for Contractors, a new research report examining how AI is reshaping the construction industry. The comprehensive study reveals that 87% of contractors believe AI will have a meaningful impact on construction, with many predicting extensive industry-wide transformation.“For decades, construction firms...
Eagleview's AI Impact & Adoption Report Unveils the State of AI in Geospatial Workflows
Reveals optimism, early adoption, and growing investment in AI for the geospatial community Eagleview, a leading provider of aerial imagery and intelligence, announces the release of its inaugural AI Impact and Adoption Report, a comprehensive look at how professionals are approaching artificial intelligence in their geospatial workflows across a variety of industries including government, insurance, construction, utilities, and real estate. Drawing on responses from more than 100 industry p...
Agency Agreement Applying ‘Common-Sense’ Approach to Canadian Pipeline Market
The agreement between PipeSense and Monitor Emissions Inc. will support pipeline operations across all provinces and territories in Canada. The Canadian pipeline market now has access to a series of advanced asset integrity and maintenance solutions, following a partnership agreement between PipeSense and Monitor Emissions Inc. U.S.-founded PipeSense, which develops and delivers critical pipeline solutions with speed and accuracy, has signed an exclusive agreement with Monitor Emiss...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
