NEW STUDY: Wisconsin Construction Apprentices Achieve Wage Parity with College-Educated Workers
Study: Union Construction Apprenticeships in Wisconsin Rival Bachelor's Degrees on Key Economic and Diversity Metrics La Grange, IL: Graduates of registered apprenticeship programs in Wisconsin’s construction industry achieve near wage parity with workers that have four-year college degrees, according to a new study by the Midwest Economic Policy Institute (MEPI) and the Project for Middle Class Renewal (PMCR) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Read the report, Apprentic...
NELSON Worldwide Welcomes Balmiki Bhattacharya as Industrial Practice Leader
Bhattacharya to lead the practice to provide integrated solutions for clients that will maximize their operations and investments SEATTLE, WA — NELSON Worldwide, award-winning architecture, design, and strategy firm, welcomes Balmiki Bhattacharya as industrial practice leader. Based in Seattle, Balmiki will spearhead client solutions and integrate design programs to maximize operations and investments while also helping create a strategic, sustainable plan for the firm’s future. “We...
Jonathan Humble Named as Honorary Member of International Code Council
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jonathan Humble, FAIA, NCARB, LEED BD+C, regional director of the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) Construction Technical Program, was installed as an Honorary Member of the International Code Council (ICC) on September 20, 2021 during the ICC’s Annual Conference and Public Comment Hearings at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. This recognition is bestowed on an individual who has rendered outstanding service to the ICC. “We congratulate Jo...
Spacewell appoints Germon Knoop as Chief Executive Officer
Antwerp– Spacewell, leading brand in the Operate & Manage segment of the Nemetschek Group, appoints Germon Knoop as Spacewell's new CEO, effective today. He will report to Koen Matthijs, Chief Division Officer of Nemetschek’s Operate & Manage Division. In recent years, Spacewell accelerated its growth through both proptech innovation and global expansion. The next phase for Spacewell is the transformation into a fully scalable SAAS provider, while working on an integrated product portfolio th...
Lexicon, Inc. Promotes Gauntt to Vice President of Human Resources
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Lexicon, Inc. is promoting Danna Gauntt to vice president of human resources. A nearly 30-year veteran of the company, she will oversee the department responsible for staffing the 1,800-plus employee organization. “Danna has helped build our HR department—and our workforce—from the ground up,” said Patrick Schueck, president and CEO. “Her well-deserved promotion showcases why we are passionate about investing in our people and helping them grow within our company.” Gaun...
HNTB’s Regine Beauboeuf among COMTO’s “Women Who Move the Nation”
Award program recognizes women in transportation whose leadership and contributions are advancing the industry DETROIT – Regine Beauboeuf, PE, director of infrastructure and mobility equity and senior vice president at HNTB Corporation, was recognized by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials as one of 13 “Women Who Move the Nation.” Her recognition took place at the COMTO 50th Anniversary Virtual National Meeting and Training Conference, held Sept. 28-30, 2021. COMTO’s...
Keyur Shah Joins HDR as Digital Advisory Services Practice Lead
OMAHA, Neb. — Keyur Shah, PMP, has joined HDR as digital advisory services practice lead. He will advise clients on how to leverage digital advancements to improve their performance and outcomes. This includes guiding them through digital advancement/digital transformation efforts to reduce related risks and incorporate lessons learned from other public sector organizations. “I’m looking forward to helping clients better support their residents and infrastructure users,” said Shah. “Many clie...
Crescent Communities Names Brian Natwick as Chief Executive Officer
Brian Natwick (left) has been promoted to CEO of Crescent Communities after most recently serving as president and chief operating officer. He will replace Todd Mansfield (right), who will stay on as chairman through the end of 2021. Mansfield was named CEO in 2011. Charlotte, NC – Crescent Communities today announces the promotion of Brian Natwick to Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Natwick, a 15-year veteran of the company, previously served as President and Chief Op...
Eric Venable Joins HDR as Federal Transportation Director
MAHA, Neb. — Eric Venable recently joined HDR as the new federal transportation director. Working closely with leaders of other HDR practices that provide services to the U.S. federal government, Venable will lead business and staff development for transportation. He will collaborate frequently with diverse HDR experts to maximize opportunities in transportation technology and equitable transit-oriented development, among other fields. HDR has a long history of providing key transportation...
ARTBA Announces Winners of Inaugural Leadership Impact Awards
ASHINGTON – The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation is marking the 25th anniversary of its Industry Leader Development Program (ILDP) with the launch of “Leadership Impact Awards” to honor ILDP graduates. The ILDP annually provides attendees with a solid understanding of industry economics, how transportation work in the U.S. is funded and financed, how actions by the federal government impact the industry, and how they—and their company or agency—can become...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
