DFI Announces Helen Robinson as New Co-Chair of Micropile Committee
Hawthorne, N.J.: Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) announces Helen Robinson, P.E., PMP, D.GE, senior project manager and branch manager at GEI Consultants, as the new co-chair of its Micropile Committee, joining Pete Speier, P.E., of Williams Form Engineering, who represents ADSC: The International Association of Foundation Drilling for this joint committee. Robinson succeeds Steve Davidow, P.E., S.E., P. Eng., of Quanta Subsurface. Robinson earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in civil engineering...
HDR's Carnahan Promoted to Area Manager
OMAHA, Neb. — HDR's Jim Carnahan, P.E., has been promoted to area manager of operations in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Based in Pittsburgh, Carnahan will lead 340 staff in nine offices. He will work with regional practice leaders to set the vision for the area, develop and retain talent, and focus on project delivery and technical quality for HDR clients. With over 30 years in the industry (21 at HDR), Carnahan brings the right balance of experience, including structural design,...
CFSEI Announces 2021-2022 Executive Committee Members
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has announced the members of its 2021-2022 Executive Committee. The committee is responsible for developing and maintaining the technology transfer activities related to cold-formed steel design through seminars, webinars and the publication of Technical Notes. Committee members serve for three years. The 2021-2022 CFSEI Executive Committee includes: Chair: Daniel Stadig, P.E., The Leffler Group, ColoradoVice Chair: Patri...
Ian Chaney to Lead National Geotechnical and Tunneling at WSP USA
Since joining the firm in 2003, Chaney has provided technical leadership to the firm on key highway, transit, water and transportation projects across the U.S. TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2021 - UNITED STATES NEW YORK — Ian Chaney has been named national geotechnical and tunneling market leader for the transportation national business line at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. Chaney brings two decades of geotechnical and tunneling experience to his new leadersh...
AGC, Autodesk Launch Media Library to Boost Representation of Diversity in Construction
San Francisco, Calif., June 29, 2021 — The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk today launched the Construction Diversity Image Library, a collection of photographs for use by the media featuring diverse individuals in the construction workforce. The library will launch with an established collection of images and as part of the initiative, organizations from across the design, engineering and building industry are invited to contribute additional photographs. In both...
National Institute of Building Sciences Names First Female Board Chair
Anne M. Ellis, Executive Director with the Charles Pankow Foundation, recently was elected with a new slate of officers (WASHINGTON, DC) – The National Institute of Building Sciences, created by Congress in 1974, has named the first woman to serve as Chair of the Board of Directors. Anne M. Ellis, P.E., Hon.M.ACI, F.ASCE, M.NAC, Executive Director with the Charles Pankow Foundation, recently was elected to serve alongside several new officers. They include: · Thomas H. Phoenix, Sr...
Archaeologist, Shawn Fackler, Joins Portland Office
Portland, OR - Cardno, an international infrastructure, environmental, and social development company, is pleased to announce that Shawn Fackler, RPA, has joined the firm as a Principal Archaeologist based in the Portland, Oregon, USA, office. Shawn has more than 15 years of experience managing cultural resources projects as a Secretary of the Interior-qualified professional archaeologist. In his role at Cardno, Shawn will be managing cultural resources studies, enhancing client relationships...
Adkins Named WSP USA Senior Planning Director in Northwest Pacific
Former Seattle DOT chief of staff brings more than two decades of experience as an influential adviser and strategist to new planning role in Advisory Services at WSP. SEATTLE, June 24, 2021 — Genesee Adkins has been named a planning senior director for Advisory in the Northwest Pacific District at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. In her role at WSP, Adkins will develop and implement strategic growth plans for planning services across multiple sectors i...
UMC Welcomes Dave Gough to Its Facility Services Group
Seattle/Mukilteo, WA - UMC welcomes Dave Gough to our team as Operations Manager for field and office operations staff associated with our Facility Services Group (FSG). He will help create a scalable service deliverable that will streamline UMC’s processes and support our anticipated growth in FSG. “Dave has significant experience in profitably growing and managing local Mechanical Service organizations with a strong focus on operations,” said Rich Happel, Associate Principal, Facility Servi...
WSP USA Names Bowen Senior Director of Project Development and Finance
Urban planning professional brings more than 25 years in civil engineering and transportation experience to firm, with specialty in urban mass transit and community development. POMPANO BEACH, Florida, June 23, 2021 — Winsome Bowen, an urban planning professional, has been named senior director of project development and finance at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. In her new role, Bowen will serve as a national resource on project development strategy f...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
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February Issue 2026
