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Michael Baker International Names Michael Borzok Western Region Operations Manager - Bridge

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Michael Borzok has joined the firm as Western Region Operations Manager – Bridge. In this role, Mr. Borzok will further strengthen the firm's best practices and performance in the operations and execution of bridge services throughout the 24 office locations across nine states that make up the company's Western Region.  Mr. Borzok will collaborate across the region to contribute to operational excellence by working directly with staff from project pursuit efforts and development phases through final delivery. Additionally, he will support strategic growth through the development of new client relationships, enriching existing client relationships, and business development in traditional and alternative delivery projects.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Michael Borzok has joined the firm as Western Region Operations Manager – Bridge.
  • In this role, Mr. Borzok will further strengthen the firm's best practices and performance in the operations and execution of bridge services throughout the 24 office locations across nine states that make up the company's Western Region.
  • "For more than 80 years, Michael Baker has addressed bridge design, construction and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions, and was recently named the #4 bridge firm in the country by Engineering News-Record (ENR)," said Trudi Lim, P.E., LEED AP, Western Regional Director, at Michael Baker International.
  • Prior to joining Michael Baker, Mr. Borzok held roles of increasing responsibility at WSP USA, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Structural Engineer.

Leaders Celebrate Groundbreaking of Pioneering Transit-Oriented Office Building in the Heart of Seattle’s University District

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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The 266,000-square-foot office building will feature ground-floor retail and amenities, Class-A office space, and a rooftop terrace with spectacular views of the city—all in the center of Seattle’s University District (“U District”).

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  • The 266,000-square-foot office building will feature ground-floor retail and amenities, Class-A office space, and a rooftop terrace with spectacular views of the city—all in the center of Seattle’s University District (“U District”).
  • LPC was selected by UW to develop the project over Sound Transit’s subterranean U District light rail station, which opened in Fall of 2021.
  • Within walking distance of the UW Campus, the University will occupy five floors of the building with administrative space.
  • Following a significant zoning revision in 2017, the U District has supported increased density, with several new towers under construction.

Hill International Announces New Leadership in the Company’s Middle East-North Africa and Europe Regions

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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Abdel-Fattah joined Hill in 2007 and has 30 years of experience in the construction and management of complex capital projects.

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  • Abdel-Fattah joined Hill in 2007 and has 30 years of experience in the construction and management of complex capital projects.
  • His experience includes airports, hotels and resorts, office buildings, residential developments, retail facilities, civil, and infrastructure projects.
  • Sigalas joined Hill in London in 2005 and since then has led significant project management and advisory services appointments internationally.
  • I look forward to seeing how they continue to grow Hill’s business in these regions well into the years ahead.”

Look Law Hires First Chief Strategy Officer

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeeshan joins the executive team as Chief Strategy Officer of Look Law, a technology-focused law practice specializing in real estate and alternative investment law (cryptocurrency, NFTs, and digital asset security law). A former Architect & Structural Engineer, LEED® AP, Zeeshan holds a highly regarded trifecta of expertise: the credentials, the experience, and a track record of building successful companies.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeeshan joins the executive team as Chief Strategy Officer of Look Law , a technology-focused law practice specializing in real estate and alternative investment law (cryptocurrency, NFTs, and digital asset security law).
  • Armed with first-hand business experience that includes hiring law firms and lobbyists, Zeeshan will lead high-growth strategic initiatives at Look Law, identifying areas of opportunity, aggressive expansion, and advising the law firm as it scales its business.
  • A blend of startup founder experience, legal and financial knowhow, and a trained engineer's mindset, applied to professional services businesses, produces a rare and valuable perspective that Zeeshan will leverage as Chief Strategy Officer of Look Law.
  • The biggest law firms (by revenue) from the US, UK, and China all have established positions of CTO, CSO, or Global Chief Innovation Officer.

Todd Alexander Joins Ramtech Building Systems as Structural Engineer

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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MANSFIELD, Texas, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mansfield, Texas-based Ramtech Building Systems, the Southwest's premier design-build construction firm for relocatable modular buildings and permanent modular construction, has hired Todd Alexander to serve as the company's Structural Engineer. Mr. Alexander brings to Ramtech a broad background in structural design in the development of pre-engineered projects for a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications. His previous work experience also includes the successful management and leadership of a diverse range of engineering and design groups.

Key Points: 
  • Mansfield, Texas-based Ramtech Building Systems, the Southwest's premier design build construction firm for relocatable modular buildings and permanent modular construction, has hired Todd Alexander to serve as the company's structural engineer.
  • MANSFIELD, Texas, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mansfield, Texas-based Ramtech Building Systems, the Southwest's premier design-build construction firm for relocatable modular buildings and permanent modular construction , has hired Todd Alexander to serve as the company's Structural Engineer.
  • Mr. Alexander brings to Ramtech a broad background in structural design in the development of pre-engineered projects for a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications.
  • Alexander joins Ramtech at a pivotal time for the company as it seeks to grow both its traditional and slab-on-grade permanent modular construction business.

SOCOTEC Chicago Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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The trio of experts have impacted the building envelope and structural engineering aspects of many high-profile Midwest projects in the last year alone, including: OneAmerica Tower in Indianapolis, the Willis Tower in Chicago, Wrightwood Galleries in Chicago, and The Residences at Water Tower Place in Chicago.

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  • The trio of experts have impacted the building envelope and structural engineering aspects of many high-profile Midwest projects in the last year alone, including: OneAmerica Tower in Indianapolis, the Willis Tower in Chicago, Wrightwood Galleries in Chicago, and The Residences at Water Tower Place in Chicago.
  • "Since I joined SOCOTEC last September, our team in Chicago has been producing solutions for owners, architects, developers and construction managers alike as it relates to envelope and engineering needs on their critical assets," William Bast said.
  • The Chicago office is located at 1 East Wacker, 27th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601.
  • Drawing on its expertise and positioning itself as a long-term partner, SOCOTEC supports its clients throughout their project's lifecycle.

XL Construction, Aedis Architects and Daedalus Structural Engineering Partner to Develop New TimberQuest School Construction Product

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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The partnership between XL Construction , Milpitas, with Aedis Architects , San Jose and Daedalus Structural Engineering , based in Saratoga, combines the organizations' unique expertise in 21st century learning environments with mass timber design and construction.

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  • The partnership between XL Construction , Milpitas, with Aedis Architects , San Jose and Daedalus Structural Engineering , based in Saratoga, combines the organizations' unique expertise in 21st century learning environments with mass timber design and construction.
  • "The partnership between XL Construction, Aedis and Daedalus enables us to think holistically to solve design, permitting, procurement, prefabrication and installation issues," said Steve Winslow, SVP, XL Construction.
  • "Daedalus is excited to be a part of this collaboration which advances mass timber construction by developing a school buildings "kit-of-parts" for over-the-counter permitting," said Doug Robertson, president, Daedalus Structural Engineering.
  • The basic building block of TimberQuest construction is precision-machined, cross-laminated timber (CLT) that is available in large format structural slabs.

Institution of Structural Engineers Gold Medallist 2021 is announced

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - The Institution of Structural Engineers is very pleased to announce that its 2021 Gold Medal has been awarded to Paul Fast, founder of Fast + Epp, an internationally recognised structural engineering firm based in Vancouver, Canada.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - The Institution of Structural Engineers is very pleased to announce that its 2021 Gold Medal has been awarded to Paul Fast, founder of Fast + Epp, an internationally recognised structural engineering firm based in Vancouver, Canada.
  • Paul said of the award:
    "This is truly a very special recognition by the Institution of Structural Engineers.
  • The Institution of Structural Engineers is the world's largest membership organisation dedicated to the art and science of structural engineering.
  • The Institution of Structural Engineers has over 31,000 members in 100 countries around the world and was founded in 1908.

WoodWorks and Think Wood Release Inaugural Mass Timber Design Manual

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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"With the structural, aesthetic and low carbon advantages of building with mass timber, understanding its design and construction is quickly becoming essential knowledge for building professionals," said WoodWorks President and CEO, Jennifer Cover.

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  • "With the structural, aesthetic and low carbon advantages of building with mass timber, understanding its design and construction is quickly becoming essential knowledge for building professionals," said WoodWorks President and CEO, Jennifer Cover.
  • "WoodWorks is aware of 462 mass timber buildings that are complete or under construction across the U.S., and we've provided technical support on 303 of them, at no cost to the project teams.
  • WoodWorks Wood Products Council provides education and free technical support related to the design, engineering and construction of commercial and multi-family wood buildings in the U.S. A non-profit staffed with architects, structural engineers, and construction experts, WoodWorks has the expertise to assist with all aspects of wood building design.
  • Think Wood provides commercial, multifamily and single-family home design and build resources to architects, developers, and contractors, including education, research, design tools, and innovative project profiles.

Bennett & Pless and LHC Structural Engineers Join Forces

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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ATLANTA, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bennett & Pless, one of the South's leading structural engineering firms, is growing again, this time in the Carolinas.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bennett & Pless, one of the South's leading structural engineering firms, is growing again, this time in the Carolinas.
  • Powerhouse structural engineering firm LHC Structural Engineers, out of Raleigh, North Carolina, is joining forces with Bennett & Pless, combining their 54 years of experience with the decades-long expertise of Bennett & Pless' multiple offices.
  • LHC Structural Engineers' merger with Bennett & Pless creates a dynamic partnership expanding their design capabilities in the K-12 schools, higher education, life sciences, central utilities, and athletic facilities market sectors.
  • Founded in Atlanta, Georgia, Bennett & Pless is an award-winning structural engineering firm providing an array of traditional and specialty consulting services.