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Tom Gentile Appointed CEO & President at Hexcel Corporation

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL) announced today that following a comprehensive succession process, its Board of Directors has appointed Thomas C. Gentile III as Chief Executive Officer & President of Hexcel Corporation, effective May 1.

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  • Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL) announced today that following a comprehensive succession process, its Board of Directors has appointed Thomas C. Gentile III as Chief Executive Officer & President of Hexcel Corporation, effective May 1.
  • He will succeed Chairman, CEO & President Nick Stanage who worked closely with the Board on his desire to retire at the end of the year.
  • With his significant leadership and aerospace industry experience and composites knowledge, Tom is ideally suited to lead Hexcel into the future.
  • Previously, he held a succession of leadership roles at GE across the U.S., France and Australia including President & Chief Operating Officer of GE Capital, President & CEO of GE Healthcare Systems, and President & CEO of GE Aviation Services.

The HFW Companies Lands Strategic Growth Partnership With Dallas-Based Civil Engineering Firm KFM

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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The HFW Companies (HFW), an expanding professional services firm in the architecture and engineering (AE) industry, has finalized yet another new strategic growth partnership in 2024, this time with Dallas, Texas-based civil engineering firm KFM.

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  • The HFW Companies (HFW), an expanding professional services firm in the architecture and engineering (AE) industry, has finalized yet another new strategic growth partnership in 2024, this time with Dallas, Texas-based civil engineering firm KFM.
  • In addition to civil engineering, KFM offers land planning, landscape architecture, and due diligence services.
  • Even as HFW has invested in KFM, Knight said he also views the new partnership as an investment by KFM in HFW as well, thanks to the HFW Partner network.
  • “We’re excited to leverage this partnership to expand our opportunities for new growth here and across the network.”
    For more information about KFM and the new growth partnership with The HFW Companies, please contact Jim Knight, P.E., at 972.322.7990.

CDM Smith Advances Digital Mastery with Strategic Hire and New Digital Hub

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Leading the Digital Hub is our strategic new hire, Andrea Springer, AIA, NCARB, who steps into the role of Vice President of Digital Engineering Solutions.

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  • Leading the Digital Hub is our strategic new hire, Andrea Springer, AIA, NCARB, who steps into the role of Vice President of Digital Engineering Solutions.
  • Her appointment is pivotal, reflecting our strategic emphasis on the Digital Hub's role in shaping our digital future.
  • "Bringing Andrea Springer on board marks a defining moment for CDM Smith's digital journey.
  • Through this initiative, we will continue reinforcing our digital foundations, ensuring CDM Smith remains synonymous with technological advancement in the AEC industry.

MVE + Partners Announces the Opening of Its First Latin America Office in Guadalajara

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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GUADALAJARA, Mexico, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MVE + Partners (MVE), a leading architecture, planning, interior design and urban design firm, today announced the opening of MVE Architects Mexico, its first Latin-America-based office in Guadalajara, Mexico.

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  • GUADALAJARA, Mexico, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MVE + Partners (MVE), a leading architecture, planning, interior design and urban design firm, today announced the opening of MVE Architects Mexico, its first Latin-America-based office in Guadalajara, Mexico.
  • Bernardis’ notable projects include Guadalajara International Airport’s Terminal 2 , Acuarela master plan , and Luna Luxury Residential Tower in San Pedro, Monterrey, as well as diverse projects in Latin America.
  • “I’m inspired by MVE’s body of work and honored to support the establishment of the first hub in Latin America.
  • Opening a Guadalajara location just felt like the natural next step,” said Matthew McLarand, AIA, NCARB, president, MVE.

Corgan and University of Arkansas Win AIA Upjohn Research Initiative Grant to Study ADHD and Workplace Design

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Global architecture and design firm Corgan , in partnership with the University of Arkansas, has received a research grant from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Upjohn Research Initiative to study workplace design for neurodivergent people, specifically for those with ADHD.

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  • Global architecture and design firm Corgan , in partnership with the University of Arkansas, has received a research grant from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Upjohn Research Initiative to study workplace design for neurodivergent people, specifically for those with ADHD.
  • Corgan—Hugo, the firm’s research and innovation group, will partner with the university on research with the goal of identifying successful inclusive design strategies.
  • Corgan will make the research insights accessible to designers all over the world via a workspace design guidebook in the spring 2025.
  • The AIA Upjohn Research Initiative supports research projects that enhance the value of design, funding up to six research grants annually.

Imelda Barnhurst Becomes New Owner of Gienapp Architects

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Gienapp Architects , a premiere North Shore-based architecture firm, announced today that Vice President Imelda Barnhurst has become the firm’s new Owner and Principal, while Founder Dale Gienapp will remain involved with the firm.

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  • Gienapp Architects , a premiere North Shore-based architecture firm, announced today that Vice President Imelda Barnhurst has become the firm’s new Owner and Principal, while Founder Dale Gienapp will remain involved with the firm.
  • Imelda Barnhurst, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, MCPPO, NCARB, joined Gienapp Architects as an Architect and Project Manager in 2009 and was promoted to Vice President in 2022.
  • “I am honored to begin this new role as Owner and Principal of Gienapp Architects, one of the premiere architecture firms in the state,” said Imelda Barnhurst.
  • “I will work to grow Gienapp Architects’ presence and influence across Massachusetts and I look forward to continuing to expand upon the legacy that Dale Gienapp has built for nearly 25 years.”
    “I am excited for Gienapp Architects to enter a new era that is fueled by new skills, capabilities, and a fresh vision,” said Dale Gienapp, Founder of Gienapp Architects.

Houston-Based Civil Engineering Firm Kuo & Associates Joins The HFW Companies as its Latest Strategic Growth Partner

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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The HFW Companies (HFW), an expanding professional services firm in the architecture and engineering (A-E) industry, has entered into a new strategic growth partnership with Kuo & Associates (KUO), a civil engineering and surveying firm serving Houston and Southeast Texas since 1985.

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  • The HFW Companies (HFW), an expanding professional services firm in the architecture and engineering (A-E) industry, has entered into a new strategic growth partnership with Kuo & Associates (KUO), a civil engineering and surveying firm serving Houston and Southeast Texas since 1985.
  • KUO represents the eighth A-E firm to join HFW’s growing national network of HFW Partner firms since HFW’s inception in 2020.
  • “We’re excited that KUO has joined us as one of our HFW Partner firms,” Hein said.
  • “Over the years, KUO has built a strong and reputable legacy as a go-to civil engineering and surveying firm all over Houston and the surrounding areas, positioning itself for even greater potential growth ahead.

The Architectural Team Names New Principal and Elevates Key Design Architects

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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CHELSEA, Mass., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An influential leader in integrated architecture, planning, and interior design, The Architectural Team (TAT) has announced strategic promotions for four exceptional and longstanding team members. The newly promoted leaders include Thomas Schultz, who has been named a Principal, as well as Elizabeth Peabody, Venket Holi, and Matthew Duggan, all of whom have been named Associates at the 100-person firm founded in 1971.

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  • As part of an ongoing strategic initiative to recognize key talent and expand senior roles within TAT, these new appointments reflect an emphasis on innovation and advancing core practice areas while cultivating a creative and diverse leadership team.
  • In their respective new roles, Schultz, Peabody, Holi, and Duggan will continue their project- based contributions alongside greater operational, business development, design, and mentorship responsibilities.
  • "These well-deserved promotions exemplify TAT's commitment to strategic leadership succession and underscore the firm's continued evolution," notes TAT senior partner and design principal, Michael E. Liu, AIA, NCARB.
  • "A heightened focus on elevating new voices and perspectives will enhance creativity within our multifamily, assisted living, hospitality, and mixed-use design practice.

LEO A DALY Celebrates New Opportunities for Aviation Industry

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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MIAMI, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviation leaders at LEO A DALY, a top integrated design firm with decades of deep aviation expertise, are excited to participate in a wave of new aviation infrastructure projects.

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  • MIAMI, March 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviation leaders at LEO A DALY, a top integrated design firm with decades of deep aviation expertise, are excited to participate in a wave of new aviation infrastructure projects.
  • "Airports will be able to make upgrades to improve passenger experience, promote sustainability strategies and make travel more efficient," said Giovanni Cortes Caro, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, the aviation market sector leader for LEO A DALY.
  • LEO A DALY has touched airports across the country with its design, engineering, planning and interior design work.
  • LEO A DALY's past aviation work includes projects with:
    The firm also has extensive expertise in Air Traffic Control Tower design with more than 300 control tower projects to date.

Paul Sabal Joins HFA as Principal and Healthcare Practice Leader

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HFA Architecture + Engineering has expanded its healthcare design team with the addition of Principal and Healthcare Practice Leader Paul Sabal (AIA, ACHA, NCARB, LEED AP). 

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  • BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HFA Architecture + Engineering has expanded its healthcare design team with the addition of Principal and Healthcare Practice Leader Paul Sabal (AIA, ACHA, NCARB, LEED AP).
  • Sabal is a registered architect and interior designer with more than four decades of experience in healthcare design and construction.
  • "HFA is uniquely positioned to provide innovative healthcare clients with project design and delivery strategies that lower costs, improve quality, automate processes and increase speed to market," Sabal said.
  • Sabal has cultivated an innovative and strategic approach to healthcare facility planning and design services for the in-patient and ambulatory healthcare markets.