Principle Logistics Group Names William Mays as Chairman
FORT WORTH, Texas - Principle Logistics Group (PLG) has named William Mays as company chairman and partner. This move was made in conjunction with the company’s continued growth as an innovative leader in the transportation logistics space. “William is not only an exceptional strategic thinker with the ability to see gaps above and below the line; he brings intelligence and outside solutions to fill those gaps,” said Sheila Jackson, PLG’s founder and CEO. “As a partner, he provides practical, d...
Stantec Hires Chinmayee Patil as Sustainable Building Analyst
Seattle, WA,NYSE, TSX:STN: Stantec hires Chinmayee Patil as a sustainable building analyst in its Seattle, WA, buildings performance group. She brings five years of project experience in energy conservation analysis, modeling, research, and documentation for buildings in a variety of markets. “We are thrilled to have Chinmayee joining Stantec’s Seattle office adding depth to the already broad group of Stantec’s specialist analysts team in Puget Sound region,” says Sergio Sádaba, principal. “U...
Duncan Griffin Promoted to Managing Principal of HDR’s Seattle Studio
Duncan Griffin, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, has been promoted to managing principal of HDR’s Seattle architecture studio. With HDR since May 2016, he was previously a sustainability principal. Griffin’s responsibilities include growing the Seattle architecture practice, with an emphasis on areas such as Triple Net Zero (energy, water, waste) and even Net Positive environments, where buildings create more energy than they consume, for HDR’s complex civic, healthcare and science/education buildings...
State DOT Executives Join Board of ITS America
The Intelligent Transportation Society of America said its board elected new members, including some current and former heads of state departments of transportation . The group that is starting new three-year terms includes California DOT Director Laurie Berman, Delaware DOT Secretary Jenn...
Microdesk Appoints Nicholas Wolf as Director of Virtual Design and Construction Services
New York, April 10, 2018 – Microdesk, an AECO technical consultancy, announced the appointment of Nicholas Wolf as Director of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Services. Previously AECO Project Manager, Wolf will now oversee all construction and VDC projects across Microdesk, and directly manage specific ongoing construction projects with government agencies and Fortune 500 companies. Wolf joined Microdesk in 2016 as a Construction Solutions Specialist with a background in BIM managemen...
HNTB Corporation Welcomes John Barton as Leader of National DOT Market Sector and Senior Vice President
ANSAS CITY, Mo. – John Barton, PE, has joined HNTB Corporation, assuming a national role as DOT market sector leader and senior vice president. Barton, working in collaboration with regional/division presidents and office leaders, develops and directs strategies that enhance HNTB’s service to state departments of transportation across the country. He is based in the firm’s Plano, Texas, office. “John is a critical addition to HNTB’s leadership team,” said Doug Mann, FASLA, HNTB corporate dev...
The UP Companies Hires Four New Employees
(St. Louis, MO) The UP Companies (UPCO) recently added four new employees to its staff: Jim Knaust of Wentzville, MO as Senior Drywall Estimator. Knaust has 40 years of industry experience, having previously owned and operated a commercial drywall company for the majority of his professional career. Jeff Tubb of Desoto, MO as General Drywall Superintendent. Tubb has 13 years of industry experience, having previously worked as a Project Superintendent for a commercial construction company...
Stantec Expands Leadership of Urban Planning and Design Group
Washington, D.C. TSX, NYSE:STN: Global design firm Stantec announced that Jess Alexander has moved from the firm’s Abu Dhabi office to help lead the expansion of Urban Places, Stantec’s multidisciplinary team of urban planning, design, mobility and resilience experts, across the U.S. East Coast. As a principal based in the firm’s Arlington, Va. office, Alexander will focus on planning, public realm design and urban design, as well as building an awareness of Urban Places in the Washington, D.C....
Mott MacDonald Appoints Ricardo Tavares as General Manager for Brazil
Mott MacDonald has appointed Ricardo Tavares as its new general manager for Brazil. Ricardo takes over from Ric Staniforth, who has returned to the UK after leading the consultancy’s Brazilian operations for the last five years. With over 30 years’ experience of working in Brazil, Ricardo has an extensive track-record of developing and co-ordinating environmental studies and projects in sectors including energy, transportation, industry and urban development. He has also been responsible for re...
UDOT Names Additional Deputy Director
SALT LAKE CITY – UDOT Executive Director Carlos Braceras announced today he has named Teri Newell as an additional deputy director for the department. The additional deputy director will help guide the department as it moves to address issues relating to Utah’s growing population, advances in technology and the evolution of the transportation industry. The newly-created position comes after the passing of SB 136, which addressed the governance of transportation in Utah. Newell joins Bracer...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
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February Issue 2026
