Parametric Design Offers a Profoundly Different Approach to Bridges in HDR’s Latest Experts Talk
OMAHA, Neb. — HDR’s latest installation of its Experts Talk interview series introduces Michael Roberts, SE, P.E., P.Eng., who describes the game-changing power of parametric design for signature structures. Public expectations for improved aesthetics in infrastructure are driving change away from cut-and-paste bridges, creating challenges for owners to meet these expectations under competitive budgets and constrained schedules. Parametric design establishes a living workflow that is intel...
MWC Adds Digital and Communications Experience to Bolster Advocacy Practice
New additions to advocate for clients across platforms McGuireWoods Consulting is pleased to welcome three new additions to its MWC Advocacy team, building on a robust service line of digital advocacy and communications to mobilize supporters, drive conversations and educate and activate constituents. Jessica Woodie, vice president for digital, Kate Zaykowski, vice president for communications, and Ellie Barmish, grassroots and digital specialist, will assist clients nationwide on a range of...
WQA names new Meeting Services Director
LISLE, Ill. – The Water Quality Association has named award-winning meeting professional Angie Silberhorn, CMP, as its new Meeting Services Director. Silberhorn will direct the association’s annual convention, its Mid-Year Leadership Conference and other key customer and member events. “We’re thrilled to have someone with Angie’s expertise in this very important role on WQA’s leadership team,” said Tom Bruursema, WQA Associate Executive Director of Member and Public Engagement. “Her extensive...
AEIS Hires Terence Hampton as Project Manager
Leading inspection and testing agency hires experienced civil engineer New York, NY (August 12, 2021)—Atlas Evaluation & Inspection Services (AEIS), providing inspection, testing, certification, failure analysis, engineering and material research services for infrastructure projects with an emphasis on welding metallurgy and non-destructive testing, announced Terence Hampton, EIT, has been hired as a Project Manager. Terence (Terry) Hampton is a civil engineer with over 25 years of experie...
New Era for IFPTE -- Union for Highly-Skilled Professionals in the Public and Private Sector Elects New Top Leaders with a Record of Success in Halls of Government and the Utility Sector
The fast-growing International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, which counts engineers at Boeing and rocket scientists at NASA among its members, also announced this week that it will ramp up efforts to organize workers employed by nonprofits, the energy sector and in Canada. WASHINGTON -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) elected Matt Biggs as its new president and Gay Henson for secretary-treasurer at its convention hel...
Leading national contractor Jacobsen Construction adds project executive to accommodate growth
SALT LAKE CITY — Leading general contractor Jacobsen Construction Company (Jacobsen) is pleased to announce a new appointment to its executive project leadership as part of the company’s efforts to accommodate strong growth in the construction industry’s emerging economic recovery. Chris Field (LEED AP), a longtime Jacobsen project manager, was named as project executive effective Aug. 9, 2021. Field is a seasoned construction professional, with 19 years in the industry — 11 of those at Jacob...
APWA Affirms Selection of Three Members to Board of Directors
Kansas City, Mo. – The membership of the American Public Works Association has affirmed the selection of three members to the Board of Directors. Dan Hartman, PWLF, will serve as President-Elect and will join the APWA Executive Committee; Joubin Pakpour, P.E., will serve as Director of Region VIII; and Tina Nelson, P.E., will serve as Director of Region IX. All three will assume office on the 18-member Board of Directors on August 29, 2021, during APWA’s annual Public Works Expo in St. Louis, Mo...
WSP USA’s Tanya Adams Elected to COMTO National Board Chair
Most recently served as first vice chair for the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials; joined by WSP’s Ruben Landa on the national board of directors. ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, August 11, 2021 — Tanya Adams, vice president of inclusion and diversity at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, has been elected chair of the National Board of Directors for the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) for the 2021-23 term. She is joined o...
HNTB names Emmanuella Myrthil as Diversity Program Director in the Southeast
Myrthil to help clients with business diversity programs as well as small, minority and woman-owned business enterprise programs. ATLANTA, Georgia – HNTB has promoted Emmanuella Myrthil to the new Diversity Program Director role in the firm’s Southeast Division. She is located in the Atlanta, Georgia, office of HNTB where she will collaborate on client outreach and business diversity programs. Myrthil will also oversee program operations, ensuring project teams meet compliance rules a...
Profile® Products Hires National Sales Manager for Eastern U.S.
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. — Profile® Products is adding to its accredited sales team by hiring J.R. Stewart as national sales manager for the Eastern U.S. Stewart will manage and support the eastern team of regional sales managers and market development managers, ensuring they continue to grow the market and serve Profile’s customers. “Taking the lead as a national sales manager comes naturally to J.R., and we’re excited to add his knowledge and expertise into the Profile family,” said Wally Butman...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
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