Video: Interview with CEOs of Bentley Systems and Topcon Positioning Systems
In October 2019, Informed Infrastructure Editorial Director Todd Danielson went to Bentley Systems’ Year In Infrastructure conference in Singapore. While there as an award juror for the Buildings and Campuses category, he was able to interview Greg Bentley and Ray O'Connor, the CEOs of Bentley Systems and Topcon Positioning Systems, respectively, about their companies and the joint venture they launched at the event: Digital Construction Works Incorporated (DCW).
Vectorworks, Inc. and AIAS Announce 2019 In Studio Render/Sketch Competition Winners
Judging came down to masterful displays of ambition, ability and artistry Columbia, MD —Along with the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), Vectorworks, Inc. — a global design and BIM software provider — reveals the winners of the fall 2019 In Studio Render/Sketch competition. Now in its third year, AIAS members were asked to share their sketches and renderings to highlight their studio work and to provide inspiration for those looking to enhance their own skills. This competitio...
HDR’s Lisa Reece Named Woman of the Year by the Women’s Transportation Seminar Inland Empire Chapter
OMAHA, Neb. — HDR’s Lisa Reece has been honored as the 2019 Woman of the Year by the Women’s Transportation Seminar Inland Empire Chapter. This is the first time in the chapter’s history that a woman from the private sector has been recognized with the award. “Professionally, this is the greatest honor of my career," Reece said. "I am humbled to be recognized." Reece is the company's transportation client development leader for Southern California. A founding member of the WTS-IE chapter,...
FINLEY Hires Glenda E. Diaz, Ph.D., EIT as a Bridge Designer
Bridge Design and Construction Engineering firm, Finley Engineering Group (FINLEY) is proud to welcome Glenda E. Diaz, PhD., EIT, as a Bridge Designer II to its’ rapidly expanding bridge design and construction engineering firm. Glenda obtained her ME and PhD. in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida, and has recently moved to Tallahassee to join the FINLEY team. She has an extensive background in design and construction engineering working as a Graduate Assistant at the Universit...
Melita Named Arizona Area Transportation Manager
Joy Melita, a WSP USA regional civil engineering manager and senior project manager, will lead the firm’s transportation and infrastructure business in Arizona. TEMPE, ARIZONA — Joy Melita has been promoted to Arizona transportation and infrastructure area manager for WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy. Melita, who had been serving as a regional civil engineering manager and senior project manager for the firm’s Texas/Mountain region, will be responsi...
Forney LP Names Joel Simpson as Sr. VP, Sales & Marketing
Pittsburgh, PA: Forney LP recently named Joel Simpson as Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing. The new position supports the company’s recent and predicted growth for ForneyVault®, its automated, integrated construction materials testing (CMT) platform. Simpson is an experienced sales professional who most recently was Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Operations for O.Berk Company, a rigid packaging and custom package development company in New Jersey. At O.Berk, Simpson develo...
KAI Expands with Addition of Senior Project Manager, Controller and Senior Project Accountant
St. Louis, MO - KAI has expanded with the addition of three new team members — Michelle Huber as Controller, Kevin Jacobsmeyer as Senior Project Manager and Tonya Valentine as Senior Project Accountant. Michelle Huber, Controller As Controller, Huber will oversee accounting functions, internal and external financial statement reporting, monthly close activities and cash flow forecasting, plus provide oversight of the professional services project accounting team. Huber has 10 years of...
HNTB grows aviation practice in Miami office to help provide solutions to clients throughout South Florida
Maria Mendoza, Andrea Herdocia, Xue Li, Ricardo Martinez bolster firm’s capacity supporting airport capital improvement projects. Miami, Fla. – HNTB Corporation, a national infrastructure solutions firm, is growing in Miami to help address the area’s increasing aviation needs. The firm hired Maria Mendoza, Andrea Herdocia, Xue Li and Ricardo Martinez – four veteran professionals who add expertise to the firm’s portfolio in South Florida. They all are based in the firm’s Miami office. “Th...
FINLEY Bridge Designers, Jan Zitny and Jiri Bures Obtain Licenses and are Promoted to Bridge Engineers
Tallahassee, Fla. – January 15, 2020 – FINLEY Engineering Group (FINLEY), Tallahassee-based bridge design and construction engineering firm, is pleased to announce that Jan Zitny has passed his Professional Engineering exam and is a licensed Engineer in the State of Texas, and Jiri Bures has passed his Chartered Engineering exam in the Czech Republic. FINLEY recognized these significant accomplishments by promoting both Zitny and Bures to Bridge Engineers. Jan Zitny, P.E. Jan Zitny, P.E....
ACEC Announces New Volunteer Leaders
Washington, DC – The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) – the voice of America’s engineering industry – is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has elected five new members to its Executive Committee, with terms beginning later this year at the ACEC 2020 Annual Convention and Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. At the Convention, Charlie Gozdziewski, principal emeritus at Hardesty & Hanover in New York City, will take over the role of Board Chair from current ACEC...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
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