Simpson Strong-Tie Scholarship Applications Now Open
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced the opening of the application window for its Student Scholarship Program. The online scholarship application for the 2021–2022 academic year is now available to students in participating universities at strongtie.com/scholarships. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2021. Awards are for undergraduate study only (junior and senior years) in civil/structural engineering, archit...
Steve G. Bradbury Becomes Acting Secretary of Transportation
Steven G. Bradbury became the Acting Secretary of Transportation on January 12, 2021. As Acting Secretary, he oversees the Department’s operating administrations and coordinates policies to provide a safe, efficient, and modern transportation system that boosts our economic productivity and global competitiveness. He leads the Department's activities and its more than 55,000 employees and $87 billion budget. Since September 10, 2019, as authorized by President Trump, Mr. Bradbury has been per...
DFI Announces Board of Trustees Election Results New President, Officers and Trustees
Hawthorne, N.J. : The DFI Board of Trustees has selected a new roster of officers including a new president, and DFI’s membership elected four new members to the DFI Board of Trustees, and re-elected two trustees. New President and Executive Committee New DFI President Michael H. Wysockey, Ph.D., P.E, is the president of Thatcher Foundations, Inc., a specialty contractor working in design-build earth retention, pile driving, drilled foundations, and marine construction. Wysockey rece...
Forney LP Names Peter Jones as Platform Sales Manager for ForneyVault®
Pittsburgh, PA: Forney LP recently named Peter Jones as Platform Sales Manager. The new position supports the company’s focus on the sales growth of ForneyVault®, its automated, integrated construction materials testing (CMT) platform. Jones is a results-oriented business leader who has driven the growth and visibility of complex sales, marketing and business operations initiatives. Prior to joining Forney, Jones was Senior Municipal Software Specialist/Multi-Link Division for Link Compu...
USDOT Sec. Elaine Chao Resigns Over Capitol Hill Riot
Elaine Chao (above) stepped down as U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary on January 7, with her resignation to take effect January 11, due to the Capitol Hill riot that occurred on January 6. “Our country experienced a traumatic and entirely avoidable event as supporters of the President stormed the Capitol building following a rally he addressed,” Sec. Chao explained in a January 7 email to USDOT staff. “As I’m sure is the case with many of you, it has deeply troubled me in a way that...
John O’Neill Brings His Leadership Experience to Gannett Fleming
I am pleased to announce that John O’Neill, PMP, has joined Gannett Fleming as a senior tolling and mobility advisor. John has extensive leadership experience in the transportation industry, including 15 years serving the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) and its customers, most recently as its chief operating officer. In his new role, John will continue tackling challenging transportation issues with a commitment to developing powerful partnerships that result in delivering transforma...
Kay Maschek Rejoins Clayco as Director of Design Strategy
Co-leading the Consolidated Distribution Unit, Maschek will assist in advancing Clayco’s strategic approach to design and procurement, particularly with multifamily and other residential construction. CHICAGO—National commercial real estate, design and construction leader Clayco announces Kay Maschek returns to Clayco as Director of Design Strategy within Clayco’s Consolidated Distribution Company (CDC), a Clayco business unit dedicated to providing cost-effective procurement solutions. Masche...
Pizzimenti joins WSP USA to Lead Southeast Region Alternative Delivery
Brings 20 years of international construction experience with large-scale infrastructure projects to his new role as a vice president with the firm. MIAMI — WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, continues its expansion of the firm’s alternate delivery programs with the arrival of David Pizzimenti as alternate delivery leader for the Southeast region. “David’s 20 years of experience in the delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects includes ex...
Green Building Initiative Announces Election of Dr. Charles Kibert as Chair of the Board of Directors
Portland, Ore.- The Green Building Initiative (GBI) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Charles Kibert, Professor and Director of the Powell Center for Construction and Environment at the University of Florida, as Chair of its Board of Directors. GBI’s membership also elected three new Directors, Sara Greenwood, GGP, and Principal of the Greenwood Consulting Group; Tehmina Husain, GGP, GPCP, and Sr. Sustainability Consultant of Merrick and Company; and Andrea Rutledge, CAE, and CEO of the...
Simpson Strong-Tie Announces Mike Olosky Has Joined the Company’s Executive Leadership Team as Chief Operating Officer
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, recently announced the appointment of Mike Olosky to Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.’s executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). A senior executive with more than a decade of global management experience in Asia and Europe, Olosky was most recently President of Henkel North America and Head of the company’s Industrial and Electronics division. Previously Olosky was...
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