Chip Knowlton Joins HDR as Infrastructure Consulting Business Transformation Director
OMAHA, Neb. — With more than 30 years advising industry leaders, Chip Knowlton has joined HDR as infrastructure consulting business transformation director. Infrastructure development is taking center stage around the globe, with new funding and political attention devoted to improving the built world around us. Knowlton will advise HDR’s public and private clients as they transform their teams, processes and structures to meet the challenges of efficiently creating and maintaining this infra...
Stantec joins the Coalition for Reimagined Mobility to advance equitable, sustainable global transportation
Stantec Chief Operating Officer and transportation engineer Stuart Lerner becomes the latest global leader to join the Coalition Washington, D.C. — Leading global engineering and design firm Stantec has joined the Coalition for Reimagined Mobility, a global effort to shape policy for the more equitable and sustainable movement of people and goods around the world. Stuart Lerner, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer-North America at Stantec, will be joining the organization...
Industry expert Thomas Kastenhuber joins Blue Pearl Energy to lead growth of energy services business in Germany
Backed by DWS’s infrastructure investment business, Blue Pearl Energy expects strong growth of its activities in the German energy services market through the acquisition of several SMEs over the next few years The European energy services B2B platform Blue Pearl Energy has recruited a specialist in the sector, Thomas Kastenhuber, as its new Partner for Germany. A recognized expert of the energy services market, Thomas Kastenhuber will help develop Blue Pearl Energy's network of SMEs in...
Christopher Body Joins WSP USA Mobility Operations Business
Will serve as vice president, senior business development director for North America, responsible for pursuit of tolling, traffic management center, transit, rail and other programs. BALTIMORE — Christopher Body has been named a vice president and senior business development director for mobility operations at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. In his new role for the firm, Body will be involved in the development and pursuit of tolling, traffic mana...
American Concrete Institute Renames Annual Award Given to Outstanding Educators
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. - The American Concrete Institute has memorialized University of Illinois Prof. Clyde E. Kesler by renaming an annual award given to outstanding educators in the field of concrete materials and structures. The ACI Clyde E. Kesler Education Award is a renaming of the ACI Joe W. Kelly Award that had been given annually since 1975 to a long list of ACI members. Professor Emeritus Kesler (BS 43, MS 46) served on the faculty of the departments of both Civil Engineering an...
DART Board Chair Michele Wong Krause Selected as 2022 Celebrating Women Who Move the Nation Award Winner
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board Chair Michele Wong Krause has been selected by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) as a 2022 Celebrating Women Who Move the Nation Award winner. The Celebrating Women Who Move the Nation Award is one of the highest honors bestowed by COMTO and recognizes women in transportation from across the nation that have provided inspirational leadership by opening career pathways for women and for their extraordinary achievements in the ind...
Eco Wave Power to Support Women Leadership by Sponsoring the Very First Israeli Participants in the Sahraouiya “Women Challenge for Solidarity” Competition in Morocco
Inna Braverman, Founder and CEO of Eco Wave Power with Vanessa Allouche and Ulfat Haider in the Eco Wave Power wave energy power station in Jaffa Port, Israel Stockholm, Sweden – Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq: WAVE, Nasdaq First North: ECOWVE) (“Eco Wave Power” or the “Company”), a leader in the production of clean electricity from ocean and sea waves, is pleased to announce that the company is providing sponsorship to the Israeli Participants- Vanessa Allouche and Ulfat Haider,...
NELSON Worldwide Welcomes New Vice President and Mixed-Use Business Leader in Dallas
The seasoned architect brings a global perspective to strengthen operations across mixed-use teams DALLAS — Blaik Ritchie has joined NELSON Worldwide as Vice President and Mixed-Use Business Leader. Under Blaik’s leadership, the firm’s mixed-use team will expand its capabilities to create dynamic destinations that inspire engagement. “Blaik’s extensive experience in business development, research, client engagement, and studio leadership will support continued growth for the firm,”...
Perkins&Will’s Austin Studio Promotes Two Principals to Lead Interiors Practice
Matt Taylor and Joe Gowing tapped to shape the studio’s future in the country’s fastest-growing major metropolitan city AUSTIN, Texas— Global architecture and design firm Perkins&Will announces the promotions of Matt Taylor, IIDA, to Corporate Interiors Practice Leader and Joe Gowing, NCIDQ, to Director of Business Development for Interiors, both for the firm’s Austin studio. The appointments represent a two-pronged approach to engaging with Austin during its period of rapid growth: Tayl...
JMS Announces Succession Plan
Treatment equipment and systems manufacturer celebrates 60 years of service to water and wastewater industry CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 1, 2022) – Committed to making a difference for future generations, Jim Myers & Sons, Inc. (JMS), a leading designer and manufacturer of water and wastewater treatment solutions, kicks off its 60th anniversary with the announcement of a major succession plan, encompassing seven promotions and transitions across various levels of management. Staff changes included...