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Michael Baker International Promotes Kyle Kramer, AIA, LEED AP, to Office Executive for Greater DC and Maryland operations and Lorna Parkins, FAICP, to Office Executive for Virginia Beach and Richmond

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today a pair of promotions in the firm's Mid-Atlantic Region. Kyle Kramer, AIA, LEED AP, has been named Office Executive for Greater DC and Maryland operations, and Lorna Parkins, FAICP, has been elevated to Office Executive for Virginia Beach and Richmond. In their expanded roles, Mr. Kramer and Ms. Parkins will be responsible for driving continued growth in their respective offices, as well as providing operational management, staff management and production/project oversight in the office.

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  • Kyle Kramer, AIA, LEED AP, has been named Office Executive for Greater DC and Maryland operations, and Lorna Parkins, FAICP, has been elevated to Office Executive for Virginia Beach and Richmond.
  • As Office Executive for Greater DC and Maryland operations, Mr. Kramer will lead Michael Baker's Baltimore, Maryland, Alexandria, Virginia and Manassas, Virginia, offices.
  • His professional affiliations include the American Council of Engineering Companies of Maryland (ACEC/Maryland), American Institute of Architects (AIA) and U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
  • With this promotion, Ms. Parkins will expand her role as Office Executive to include both the Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Richmond, Virginia, offices.

WSP Promotes Patrick Watz to Midwest District Transportation Leader

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Watz will guide strategic development and help position the firm in pursuit of new transportation projects throughout the 13-state Midwest district.

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  • Watz will guide strategic development and help position the firm in pursuit of new transportation projects throughout the 13-state Midwest district.
  • MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - WSP, a leading engineering, environment, and professional services consultancy in the U.S., has named Patrick Watz as Midwest district transportation business line leader.
  • In his prior role at WSP, Watz led the nine-state Plains District with responsibility for the strategic direction of all business lines.
  • WSP's Midwest district includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Scott Shogan named Michigan office leader for HNTB Corporation

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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DETROIT, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HNTB Corporation, a leading infrastructure solutions firm, has named Scott Shogan Michigan office leader and senior vice president, overseeing offices in Detroit, Allen Park, East Lansing, Grand Rapids, Jackson and Sterling Heights. He succeeds former office leader Eric Morris, PE, who was appointed to HNTB Great Lakes Division operations officer.

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  • DETROIT, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HNTB Corporation , a leading infrastructure solutions firm, has named Scott Shogan Michigan office leader and senior vice president, overseeing offices in Detroit, Allen Park, East Lansing, Grand Rapids, Jackson and Sterling Heights.
  • He succeeds former office leader Eric Morris, PE , who was appointed to HNTB Great Lakes Division operations officer.
  • As office leader, Shogan will be responsible for managing HNTB's operations in Michigan, including overseeing project delivery, client relations, business development and employee development.
  • "I am excited to join HNTB and lead the talented Michigan team," said Shogan.

John Trotta Named Midwest District Leader at WSP

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - John Trotta has been promoted to Midwest district leader at WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - John Trotta has been promoted to Midwest district leader at WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy.
  • Trotta, a senior vice president who was recently interim Midwest district leader, has assumed this role on a permanent basis.
  • WSP's Midwest district includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
  • In this leadership role, Trotta is responsible for growth and oversight of operations across the district.

HED Announces Strategic Partnership with Denver-based Larson Incitti Architects

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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DENVER , Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HED , a leading national architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Denver-based Larson Incitti Architects .

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  • DENVER , Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HED , a leading national architecture and engineering firm, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Denver-based Larson Incitti Architects .
  • This formal partnership combines Larson Incitti Architects' staff with HED's national, award-winning integrated architecture and engineering team, significantly expanding Larson Incitti Architects' capabilities in education, religious and community design.
  • "Our strategic partnership with Larson Incitti Architects is a great fit because of our shared commitment to create a positive impact for clients and the greater community," said Enrique Suarez, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, CO-CEO of HED.
  • "Larson Incitti Architects has always been dedicated to client service and committed to the Denver community, and since our founding, we've emphasized learning and collaboration in our company culture — values we share with HED," said Bruce Larson, AIA, Principal of Larson Incitti Architects.

HNTB Corporation names Mike Voinis as Capital Region office leader

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mike Voinis, PE, has been named Capital Region office leader for HNTB Corporation. Voinis will lead more than 250 multi-disciplinary professionals as they serve a wide range of clients on their most challenging and complex infrastructure improvement and expansion projects across Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia and West Virginia.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mike Voinis, PE , has been named Capital Region office leader for HNTB Corporation.
  • A 25-year industry veteran, Voinis joined HNTB in 2016 as vice president and Houston office leader, where he significantly grew local operations and the number of full-time employees to meet client needs.
  • As office leader, Voinis will be responsible for managing HNTB's Capital Region operations, including overseeing project delivery, client relations, business development and employee development.
  • Voinis received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University and is a licensed professional engineer.

WSP Welcomes Jermaine Huell as Northeast Diversity Transformation Lead

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Jermaine Huell has been named diversity transformation lead for the Northeast district at WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Jermaine Huell has been named diversity transformation lead for the Northeast district at WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy.
  • In his new role, Huell will facilitate the growth of meaningful partnerships between WSP and minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprises; and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses.
  • "Diverse partnerships are a core tenet of our corporate mission and Jermaine brings a track record of success in advancing these relationships," said Tanya Adams, national inclusion and diversity lead at WSP and a senior vice president.
  • Prior to joining WSP, Huell was a supplier diversity leader for two North American construction, architectural and engineering companies, uniting public agencies, communities and private sector enterprises to drive progress.

Frank Raha named HNTB's government relations officer to lead the development and execution of the firm's national government relations strategies

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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DALLAS, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frank Raha has been named HNTB's government relations officer and vice president. In his new role, Raha will lead the development and execution of the firm's national government relations strategies, as well as foster continuous relationships with clients' organizations and elected officials at the federal, state and local levels.

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    DALLAS, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frank Raha has been named HNTB's government relations officer and vice president.
  • In his new role, Raha will lead the development and execution of the firm's national government relations strategies, as well as foster continuous relationships with clients' organizations and elected officials at the federal, state and local levels.
  • He most recently served as HNTB's Central Division government relations director, where he directed government relations activities for Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Arkansas and Mississippi.
  • Prior to joining HNTB, Raha served as regional manager, government and public affairs for a major building materials and solutions firm.

L.A.’s New Sixth Street Viaduct Project Named Year’s Most Outstanding Engineering Triumph

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Washington, DC, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, the new Sixth Street Viaduct Project in Los Angeles won the 2023 “Grand Conceptor” Award signifying the year’s most outstanding engineering achievement.

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  • Washington, DC, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, the new Sixth Street Viaduct Project in Los Angeles won the 2023 “Grand Conceptor” Award signifying the year’s most outstanding engineering achievement.
  • Hosted by noted comedian Ross Shafer, Tuesday night’s EEA Gala honored 179 outstanding engineering achievements from the U.S. and worldwide.
  • Paying homage to the original double-arched 1932-era predecessor closed for demolition in 2016, the new viaduct features ten pairs of sculptural 30-and 60-foot concrete arches.
  • It also is the largest bridge project in the history of Los Angeles.

Atlas Earns ACEC National Recognition for Net-Positive Kendeda Building, Winner of ‘Living Building Challenge’

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design is a $30-million, 42,500-square-foot building that was integrated into the EcoCommons space at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

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  • The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design is a $30-million, 42,500-square-foot building that was integrated into the EcoCommons space at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
  • From planning to construction, Long Engineering, an Atlas Company, provided a suite of services including Site Planning, Civil Engineering/Site Design/Stormwater Management, and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE).
  • “We embraced the most rigorous building performance standards in the world, and the results have demonstrated that.
  • By incorporating recycled materials during construction, the building diverted more waste from the landfill than it sent.