American Council of Engineering Companies

Costello Inc. President Dustin O'Neal Sworn in as President of ACEC Board of Directors

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Monday, May 24, 2021
American Council of Engineering Companies, Ateliers de Constructions Electriques de Charleroi, ACEC, Houston, Geography of Texas, Cities in the United States

HOUSTON, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Costello Inc., is proud to announce that Dustin O'Neal was sworn in as President of the American Council of Engineering Companies Houston (ACEC Houston) 2021-2022 Board of Directors by Mayor Turner on Friday, May 21, 2021 at the ACEC Chapter Membership Meeting.

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  • HOUSTON, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Costello Inc., is proud to announce that Dustin O'Neal was sworn in as President of the American Council of Engineering Companies Houston (ACEC Houston) 2021-2022 Board of Directors by Mayor Turner on Friday, May 21, 2021 at the ACEC Chapter Membership Meeting.
  • "Dustin's expertise as an engineer, his skill as aleader, and his history of working with local government entities make him a great choice to guide ACEC Houston.
  • I am looking forward to helping him implement his vision for the region's engineering community," said David Hagy, Executive Director of ACEC Houston.
  • "Dustin's prior involvement in ACEC Texas and ACEC Houston and his history in the Houston community make him the perfect leader for ACEC Houston in the coming year.

AquaBlok Sponsoring the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Minnesota's Educational Program Through a Technical Seminar Webcast

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Minerals, Chemical elements, American Council of Engineering Companies, Ateliers de Constructions Electriques de Charleroi, Bentonite, ACEC

As part of the ACEC/MN's "Sponsored Virtual Brown Bag" program, AquaBlok's Geotechnical Sales Manager, Andy Durham, P.E.

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  • As part of the ACEC/MN's "Sponsored Virtual Brown Bag" program, AquaBlok's Geotechnical Sales Manager, Andy Durham, P.E.
  • will be presenting the seminar entitled, "Composite Bentonite Aggregate for Geotechnical Sealing Applications" as a webcast event at no cost to ACEC/MN members.
  • ACEC/MN is a member of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), the largest national organization of engineers engaged in the practice of consulting engineering located in Washington, DC.
  • Headquartered in Swanton, OH, AquaBlok, Ltd. is a manufacturer of composite materials utilizing a proprietary coating and amendment approach.

John T. Evers Named Incoming ACEC New York President & CEO; Official transition to take place July 1, 2021

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Friday, March 12, 2021
American Council of Engineering Companies, Evers, Simson, Industry economics)

12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC New York) is pleased to announce that John T. Evers, PhD, will take on the President & CEO role starting July 1, 2021.

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  • 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC New York) is pleased to announce that John T. Evers, PhD, will take on the President & CEO role starting July 1, 2021.
  • John T. Evers, PhD has spent 30 years working in government, association management and legislative affairs.
  • He has most recently served as the Sr. Director of Government Affairs for The Business Council of New York.
  • "I am confident that John Evers will successfully lead ACEC New York following my departure from the association," said Simson.

Burns & McDonnell Projects Across the U.S. Earn Excellence Awards

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
American Council of Engineering Companies, Ateliers de Constructions Electriques de Charleroi, Cement, McDonnell Aircraft Corporation, Airport apron, Engineering, Science and technology, Industry economics)

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Three Burns & McDonnell projects have received 2021 Engineering Excellence Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) in the organization's respective regions.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Three Burns & McDonnell projects have received 2021 Engineering Excellence Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) in the organization's respective regions.
  • Burns & McDonnell was selected to design and construct the new 27,000-square-foot GSE facility.
  • Burns & McDonnell also designed and built aircraft-rated Portland cement concrete apron pavements.
  • Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned company and proud to be on Fortune's 2020 list of 100 Best Companies to Work For.

GLACIER RAIL PARK CITED IN NATIONAL ENGINEERING COMPETITION

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
American Council of Engineering Companies, KLJ, Ateliers de Constructions Electriques de Charleroi, Kalispell, Montana, ACEC

Washington, DC, Feb. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KLJ Engineering (KLJ) of Kalispell, Mont., has earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) 53rd annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) for designing Glacier Rail Park in Kalispell.

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  • Washington, DC, Feb. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KLJ Engineering (KLJ) of Kalispell, Mont., has earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) 53rd annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) for designing Glacier Rail Park in Kalispell.
  • Along with improving service and accessibility to Kalispells rail-served businesses, the new park has reduced truck traffic on Kalispells narrower downtown streets.
  • The project was part of a record 203 entries to the 2020 EEA competition representing engineering excellence from throughout the nation and the world.
  • Founded in 1906 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., ACEC is a national federation of 52 state and regional organizations.

ACEC California Announces 2021 Engineering Excellence Awards

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Monday, January 11, 2021
American Council of Engineering Companies, ACEC California, Ateliers de Constructions Electriques de Charleroi, Engineering, Industry economics)

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the American Council of Engineering Companies, California (ACEC California) announced the 2021 recipients of its annualEngineering Excellence Awards.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the American Council of Engineering Companies, California (ACEC California) announced the 2021 recipients of its annualEngineering Excellence Awards.
  • The winner of the Golden State Award, an honor bestowed on the best overall project, will be announced at the Engineering Excellence Awards virtual celebration February 4, 2021.
  • Honor Award winners are eligible to enter the national level Engineering Excellence Awards competition in Washington, DC.
  • About ACEC California's Engineering Excellence Awards:
    ACEC California's annual Engineering Excellence Awards competition recognizes outstanding achievements in engineering and land surveying projects completed by California firms.

RESPEC Wins ACEC National Award for Innovative Eastern South Dakota Flood Information System

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Regions of the United States, Physical geography, States of the United States, Black Hills, South Dakota, Big Sioux River, American Council of Engineering Companies, Flood

RAPID CITY, S.D., Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --When RESPEC provided the state of South Dakota with the Big Sioux River Flood Information System (BSRFIS), we did not expect to win an award.

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  • RAPID CITY, S.D., Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --When RESPEC provided the state of South Dakota with the Big Sioux River Flood Information System (BSRFIS), we did not expect to win an award.
  • The BSRFIS advanced through local and state award stages to receive a national Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).
  • The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (SD DENR) realized the need for a predictive model and comprehensive flood-mapping system.
  • Together, these flood scenarios allow South Dakota to respond in real time or plan ahead for flood events.

Tennessee’s Copperhill Watershed Restoration Named Year’s Most Outstanding Engineering Triumph

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
American Council of Engineering Companies, Ducktown

Washington, DC, Dec. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Copperhill Watershed Restoration Project in Ducktown, Tenn. has won the 2020 Grand Conceptor Award signifying the years most outstanding engineering achievement, in the 53rd Annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA)a national juried competition sponsored by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).

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  • Washington, DC, Dec. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Copperhill Watershed Restoration Project in Ducktown, Tenn. has won the 2020 Grand Conceptor Award signifying the years most outstanding engineering achievement, in the 53rd Annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA)a national juried competition sponsored by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).
  • Traditionally an annual black-tie dinner and awards show, the event attracted more than 650 viewers Tuesday during its first-ever Virtual Engineering Excellence Awards Gala.
  • Hosted by noted comedian Ross Shafer, the Gala honored 203 preeminent engineering achievements from the U.S. and the world.
  • I am pleased we could keep the tradition of the annual Engineering Excellence Awards going this year with a virtual broadcast of the event.

Parsons Recognized for Engineering Excellence by ACEC

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
American Council of Engineering Companies, Ateliers de Constructions Electriques de Charleroi, Parsons Corporation, ACEC, Engineering, Companies, Economy of the United States

CENTREVILLE, Va., April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that three of the company's projects received Engineering Excellence Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).

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  • CENTREVILLE, Va., April 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that three of the company's projects received Engineering Excellence Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).
  • TEXRail Commuter project, a joint venture between Parsons and TranSystems, won a National Award.
  • "We're proud to deliver projects of this caliber and look forward to continue holding our work to the exacting standards of the ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards."
  • ACEC's Engineering Excellence Awards are an annual competition that acknowledges engineering companies for projects that exemplify an outstanding level of "innovation, complexity, achievement, and value."

Biggs Cardosa Associates’ Plaza Bridge at Marine Way Wins Highest Engineering Honor

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Friday, February 14, 2020
Public transport, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Rail, Engineering, Urban planning, Transport, Building Systems, Manufacturing, Architecture, ACEC California, American Council of Engineering Companies, Ateliers de Constructions Electriques de Charleroi, ACEC, Engineering, Technology

The American Council of Engineering Companies, California (ACEC California) announced today that Biggs Cardosa Associates has been honored with their prestigious 2020 Golden State Award for its work on the Plaza Bridge at Marine Way, in Irvine, California.

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  • The American Council of Engineering Companies, California (ACEC California) announced today that Biggs Cardosa Associates has been honored with their prestigious 2020 Golden State Award for its work on the Plaza Bridge at Marine Way, in Irvine, California.
  • The Golden State Award is the highest honor ACEC California bestows as part of its annual Engineering Excellence Awards program.
  • Biggs Cardosa Associates mission is to deliver innovative, high quality, cost-effective, dependable structural design, engineering, project management, construction management, and inspection services for their clients, said Brad Diede, Executive Director of ACEC California.
  • ACEC California is a statewide association representing over 1,000 private consulting engineering and land-surveying firms that average 20 employees each.