Call for nominations for once in a lifetime IET STEM Personality of the Year Award
A new award designed to recognise those making a difference to communities, global challenges or society anywhere in the world via science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) has been launched by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). The IET is calling on the general public to send in their nominations for its new IET STEM Personality of the Year Award, which has been launched as part of its upcoming 150th anniversary. Open to anyone in the world, the Award aims to rec...
Golab Named WSP USA Vice President of Business Development for NYC Building Systems Group
Brings successful track record in New York City buildings market to new leadership role. NEW YORK —David Golab has been named vice president of business development for building systems in New York City at WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. In his new role, Golab will be responsible for client engagement and business development activities for the building systems group, as well as identifying new opportunities that will diversify the business across...
CFSEI Announces 2020-2021 Executive Committee Members
WASHINGTON, DC—The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) has announced the members of its 2020-2021 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 2020-2021 CFSEI Executive Committee includes: Chair: Andrew Newland, P.E., ADTEK Engineers Inc., Virginia Vice Chair:...
ARTBA Foundation Hall of Fame Class: Two Highway Contractors, Former U.S. DOT Secretary & Engineering Family
WASHINGTON — Peter Kiewit, Jim Peterson, Norm Mineta and the Roebling Family are the 2020 inductees into the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation’s Transportation Development Hall of Fame. Launched a decade ago, the Hall “honors individuals or families from the public and private sectors who have made extraordinary contributions to U.S. transportation development during their careers.” Nominees are considered in two categories: Transportation Design &...
AEIS Appoints Dr. Chandra Sekhar Meduri as Lead Metallurgical Engineer
New York, NY — AEIS, a testing, inspection and certification company based in South Plainfield, NJ, has named Dr. Chandra Sekhar Meduri as Lead Metallurgical Engineer. This newly-created role will focus on solving complex metallurgical technical challenges, and oversight of the firm’s Failure Analysis Laboratory which analyzes failures across all industrial sectors and material types. Currently, the lab is engaged in failures related to ductile iron pipe, marine shaft, HDPE (high density polyeth...
GPA elects officers for FY2021
SAVANNAH, Ga. -At its meeting Tuesday, the Georgia Ports Authority board elected officers for the coming fiscal year, selecting Will McKnight to serve a second year as chairman. Also on Tuesday, GPA Secretary-Treasurer Joel Wooten, Jr. was elected vice chairman and member Kent Fountain was elected secretary-treasurer. "I look forward to working with Joel and Kent, who have a deep understanding of our economy and the role our ports play in the development of jobs," McKnight said. "With thei...
Michael Baker International Receives WTS International Employer of Year Award
Firm recognized for promoting equity and access for women in the transportation industry Kimberly Guice, P.E., Project Manager – Bridge, named 2020 WTS Member of the Year PITTSBURGH - Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services celebrating 80 Years of Making a Difference, has been named the 2020 Employer of the Year by WTS International. The Employer of the Year is awarded to organizations for their commitment to strengthening the transporta...
AECOM to appoint W. Troy Rudd as Chief Executive Officer
Company also names Lara Poloni as President LOS ANGELES (June 15, 2020) — AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the world’s premier infrastructure firm, today announced the appointment of W. Troy Rudd to Chief Executive Officer. Currently AECOM’s Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Rudd will assume the role from Michael S. Burke, who previously announced his plans to retire. Mr. Rudd’s appointment marks the completion of AECOM’s CEO succession search process. The Company also announced today the appointment of Lara Pol...
ODOT and WSDOT name key leader to head the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program
PORTLAND: The Oregon Department of Transportation and Washington State Department of Transportation are excited to announce the appointment of Greg Johnson as the program administrator to lead the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement Program office. In this role, Johnson will jointly represent both ODOT and WSDOT to lead program development efforts using a transparent, data-driven process that prioritizes equity and inclusion. Replacing the aging Interstate Bridge across the Columbia Rive...
Federal Court’s Slap-Down of Proposed Workplace Mandate Helps Industry Protect Workers, ARTBA Says
WASHINGTON — The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is entitled to “considerable deference” in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a June 11 federal appeals court decision. The ruling assures that the transportation construction industry is free to use proven workplace best practices to protect its workers, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). The Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit agreed with ARTBA’s posi...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
