BINGHAMTON, NY — Monroe Tractor announces Ed Bigelow as Branch Manager for the Binghamton, New York, location. Bigelow will be responsible for all store operations, continuing to build customer relationships, and leading his team.

Bigelow is a graduate of SUNY Morrisville's animal science department and is connected to the agriculture …

MANASQUAN, NJ — Joseph "Joe" Kong joins VHB’s Manasquan, New Jersey, office as Director of Civil Engineering, bringing with him more than 25 years of experience across both the public and private sectors. Kong's background includes significant contributions to the state, local, and federal governments, as well as the …

PARSIPPANY, NJ — Anthony "Tony" Bartello, PE, Associate Fellow and Vice President at HNTB, has been inducted to the Intelligent Transportation Society of New Jersey (ITSNJ) Hall of Fame. The ITSNJ Hall of Fame inductees include leaders in the Intelligent Transportation Systems and Services (ITS) industry who have …

NEW YORK, NY — Group PMX, an innovator in project, program, and construction management, announces the addition of Joel Brenner, AIA, as Project Director. A senior real estate design, development, and construction executive and registered architect, Brenner’s extensive background in project leadership and execution will further strengthen Group …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — HNTB announces that Dennis Stefanski, PE, has joined the firm as Transit and Rail Engineering Department Manager. In this leadership role, Stefanski will oversee a multi-discipline group of professionals, bringing his extensive expertise in project management, intradisciplinary coordination, and structural engineering design to support various transit …

BOSTON, MA — CRB, a provider of engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting solutions to the life sciences and food and beverage industries, has named Eddie Skillington as Senior Director of Business Development for the company's Northeast region. In this role covering the Boston, Massachusetts, and greater Northeast region, Skillington …

TRENTON, NJ — Francis O’Connor has been sworn in as the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). He released the following statement:

“The opportunity to serve the Governor and the people of New Jersey as the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation is an honor …

SYRACUSE, NY — Monroe Tractor announces that John Wilber has joined the Syracuse, New York, location as Branch Manager.

Wilber brings extensive management and customer service skills. Although he is new to the construction industry, Wilber's previous role in corporate management and having owned his own franchise, makes him ideal …

Mike Carroll, the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), follows a simple, straightforward formula for success.

“I empower smart people,” he explained. “When you become the Secretary of an agency as large as PennDOT, populated with over 10,000 employees, the skill level of the engineers all the …

PARSIPPANY, NJ — Donato Di Zuzio, PMP, Sales Manager for HNTB’s New Jersey office, has been named as the National President of the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) for the 2024-2025 term. Di Zuzio has extensive involvement and leadership in various ASHE committees and board positions at …

Carley Hill, President of CAHill TECH and CaHill Resources in upstate New York, grew up as a third-generation road and bridge builder.

“My grandfather started a family business in Western New York, and I worked side-by-side with my dad from the age of 12,” she said. “I was in …

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials announce Francis O’Connor was confirmed by the full New Jersey Senate as NJDOT Commissioner, making him the 20th Chief Executive of the department.

Governor Phil Murphy nominated O’Connor in January 2024, and he has served in an acting capacity since …

ALBANY, NY — Gilbane Building Company, a construction management company, announces the promotion of Kate Casey to the role of Operations Manager for its Upstate New York business.

In her role, Casey will support the local leadership by maximizing efficiencies, exceeding financial goals, and mentoring employees to support continued …

ALBANY, NY — Monroe Tractor announces the promotion of Tauyna Trexler from Service Writer to Service Manager. Trexler will be responsible for all customer communications within the service department. Her primary goal will be to ensure that Monroe Tractor will keep the customer's equipment up and running.

Trexler's career with …

COLUMBUS, OH — Gilbane Building Company announces that Joel Vande Boom has been named Special Projects Group (SPG) Market Leader in Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Michigan. In this new role, Vande Boom will continue to elevate the SPG teams in the region and focus on executing a business strategy that …

SYRACUSE, NY — Monroe Tractor's Mark Wisniewski has decided to join Syracuse’s equipment sales team after serving as Branch Manager. His new title will be Equipment Sales Representative.

After serving 10.5 years as Monroe’s Syracuse Branch Manager, Wisniewski's desire to transition to the sales team came with no surprise. …

NEW YORK, NY — HNTB Corporation, an infrastructure solutions firm, announces Julie Green, PE has joined the firm as the New York office Transit and Mobility Group Director and a Vice President. Green will oversee New York's transit design, transit systems, and the planning and mobility practices.

“We are …

NEW YORK, NY — Suffolk, a real estate and construction enterprise, announces the addition of Chris Mills to its national executive leadership team. Mills joins Suffolk as Executive Vice President, Business Development. The strategic hire enhances the executive team with additional expertise and will help ensure that operational excellence …

BALTIMORE, MD — Gilbane Building Company announces that Ted Holt has been named Division Leader of its Mid-Atlantic offices. In this role, Holt will oversee Gilbane’s operations across Gilbane’s four Mid-Atlantic offices in Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, Maryland; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Newark, New Jersey. Paul J. Choquette III will continue to …

BOSTON, MA — HDR’s Tony Gouveia, PE, has been promoted to serve in a dual role as the firm’s Northeast Transit Leader in addition to continuing to serve as New England Transportation Manager.

“Tony’s proven leadership will benefit both roles and the overall management of transit and transportation …

NEW YORK, NY — Richard Petretti has joined Schimenti as Director of Estimating. Bringing over 20 years of experience, Petretti is a leader within New York Metro and national markets on significant projects spanning the retail and commercial sectors across the country.

His local and national expertise aligns with Schimenti's …

NEW YORK, NY — Sean Yaghobi joins WSP as Senior Vice President and Vertical Transportation Department Manager. Based in WSP’s New York office, Yaghobi is responsible for delivering design, construction, and testing commissioning services for elevator and escalator design on WSP projects, such as airport terminals, transit facilities, government buildings, …

NEW YORK, NY — VHB welcomes Jason Dodds as the Northeast Regional Technology Enabled Lead. With more than two decades of experience in the construction industry, Dodds brings a deep understanding of the digital delivery process.

In his role, Dodds will leverage his strategic planning experience to identify cutting-edge technologies …

PARSIPPANY, NJ — HNTB Corporation, an infrastructure solutions firm, announces Don Di Zuzio, PMP, has joined the firm as the New Jersey Office Sales Manager and Associate Vice President. Based in HNTB’s Parsippany office, Di Zuzio will drive business development activities in New Jersey and the metropolitan region …

PARSIPPANY, NJ — HNTB Corporation announces Mahesh Patel, PE, PMP, CPM, has joined the firm as a Senior Project Manager and Associate Vice President in its Princeton, New Jersey, office. Patel brings more than 35 years of experience in managing complex highway and bridge projects and will be responsible …

PITTSBURGH, PA — Gilbane Building Company welcomes Mike Dishaw as Midwest Division Controller, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In this role, Dishaw orchestrates and oversees the day-to-day functions of the finance and accounting teams in Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Dishaw partners with local leadership to establish sales/gross profit, overhead, and …

ROCHESTER, NY — Monroe Tractor announces Braden Crowley as Equipment Sales Representative for the Rochester, New York, location. With 23 years of experience in construction equipment sales and rental, Crowley joins Monroe Tractor with a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise.

“I’m excited to be part of Monroe Tractor and …

TRENTON, NJ — Brian Perry, PE, CME, LEED AP, joins VHB as the new Managing Director for New Jersey. With a track record in private land development and municipal engineering, Perry brings value to VHB’s New Jersey operations as he enhances client relationships, project delivery, and strategic pursuits across …

BOSTON, MA — Equipment Depot, an independently operated material handling and equipment rental source, announces the appointment of Ed Schwarz to Regional Vice President (RVP) of the Northeast Region. Schwarz was hired to lead the Northeast Region as the company continues to focus on its 2025 Vision to reach …

NEW YORK, NY — A Skanska construction veteran has received the highest honors in civil construction for dedication and expertise in construction. Gary Almeraris, Vice President of Operations for Skanska’s East Coast civil operations, was awarded The Moles 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award.

“It is an honor to celebrate the …

NEW YORK, NY — Gilbane Building Company announces Omar A. Jackson as Director of Safety for its New York operations. Jackson brings over 20 years of experience in environmental, health, and safety, spanning various industries, including major transportation systems, construction, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. He has created company safety cultures and …

NEW YORK, NY — HNTB’s Michael Sweeney, PE, Eastern Region President, and Desiree Gazzo, RLA, ENV SP, Strategic Communications and Engagement Section Manager and Landscape Architect, have received the WTS - Greater New York (WTS-GNY) 2024 Honorable Ray LaHood Award and Member of the Year Award, respectively. …

NORTH BRANCH, NJ — Vollers, Inc. (VOLLERS), a civil construction company, announces a transition in leadership as Tom Vollers, the current CEO, will step down from his role effective July 1, 2024. The Board of Directors has unanimously elected Brendan Murray to succeed Tom as Chief Executive Officer.

Tom, …

LOS ANGELES, CA — Swinerton Incorporated (Swinerton) announces the election of Ray Haj as Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Executive Vice President of Swinerton. Haj succeeds David Callis, who has assumed the role of Swinerton’s Chief Executive Officer. Callis and Haj, having worked together for several years, strengthened their …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia-based construction management firm LF Driscoll has promoted several professionals and added a key leader, further strengthening the expertise and leadership across the company.

TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy announces his intention to nominate Francis (Fran) K. O’Connor as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). O’Connor’s nomination follows the transition of current NJDOT Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti to her new role as Murphy’s Chief of Staff.

“With more than four decades …

ALBANY, NY — Consigli Construction Co., Inc. announces the promotion of Jennifer Rand to Director of Operations for New York’s Capital Region. In her new role, Rand will oversee business development, strategic growth, and lead the day-to-day operations for the firm’s Albany office.

Rand has nearly two decades of industry …

BOSTON, MA — HNTB Corporation, an infrastructure solutions firm, names Gary Bua, PE President of the firm’s Northeast Division. With more than 30 years of experience, Bua will oversee industry-leading projects and offices in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Bua has …

HAUPPAUGE, NY — Axis Construction Corporation, a conventional and off-site modular commercial construction company in the Northeast, announces the promotion of John Buongiorno to Vice President Modular Division.

“John has been a key player at Axis for 25 years, growing our portfolio of modular projects and clients in the …

NEW YORK, NY — Gilbane Development Company announces that Carolyn Farino has joined the company as the Director of Risk Management.

Farino has over 20 years of experience in the industry, specializing in project risk solutions and strategic advice. She will be responsible for developing, directing, and administering the overall …

CHERRY HILL, NJ — Donnett Cox joins HNTB’s New Jersey office as Group Director of Construction Services. Cox transferred from HNTB’s New York office, where she held an eight-and-a-half-year tenure, most recently serving as Senior Project Manager.

“I am delighted to welcome Donnett to HNTB’s New Jersey office,” said …

BALTIMORE, MD — RS&H announces that Janie Tiedeman, PE, has been appointed as the new East Region Leader for Infrastructure. With more than three decades of experience, she has spent the last 2.5 years as Maryland State Leader for RS&H, where she has been responsible for growing the firm’s …

HARRISBURG, PA — McClure Company, one of Pennsylvania's largest mechanical contracting and energy services firms, announces that Shayne Homan, P.E., is promoted to President and CEO effective January 1, 2024. Homan has led the Energy Services division of the company for the past 10 years to unprecedented growth. …

NEW YORK, NY — Stephen Goodman, PE, joins HNTB Corporation as National Transit and Rail Practice Consultant and Vice President. In this role, Goodman provides strategic guidance for transportation clients, sharing his decades of experience and knowledge overseeing some of the largest and most complex transportation projects in the …

NEW YORK, NY — WSP announces that Ian McNamara, who most recently spearheaded East region strategy and development across all sectors, was promoted to Northeast District Leader.

McNamara is a Senior Vice President who joined WSP as Director of Strategic Initiatives in 2020 and most recently served as the …

ADAIRSVILLE, GA — SAKAI America, Inc. announces recent changes to the Sales and Marketing team. TJ Hopkins joins the organization as the Regional Sales Manager for the northeast U.S. and Canada from Ontario eastward. He will be based out of this territory, which covers the U.S. states of New York, …

ALBANY, NY — Monroe Tractor hires Don Blanchard as the Parts Manager for its Albany branch. Blanchard brings over 30 years of experience in the power sports industry, working as a Service Technician, managing a parts department, and working in sales and in a management position. When the Parts Manager …

BUFFALO, NY — Monroe Tractor hires Brian Goldbach as Service Manager for its Buffalo, New York location. Growing up in and around the construction equipment business, Goldbach has provided OEM dealership support for many years, servicing brands such as Komatsu, John Deere, and others.

“With years of industry …

CHERRY HILL, NJ — Tim Tierney, P.E., who previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer for Conrail, joins HNTB as a Senior Project Director and Rail Industry Technical Advisor. In this role, Tierney will leverage his experience in the rail and freight logistics industry to advise clients on …

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — David Lowdermilk, PE, joins HNTB as a Senior Project Director and Associate Vice President in HNTB’s Pennsylvania office, where he will also serve as Office Sales Manager. Lowdermilk will be responsible for helping the firm’s clients in Pennsylvania deliver their largest and most challenging …

MADISON, WI — Jennifer Gagnier joins WSP, an engineering, environment, and professional services consultancy, as Senior Vice President of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) for the U.S.

In her new executive leadership role, Gagnier is accountable for the strategic direction, development, and management of all HSEQ frameworks, metrics, …

NEW YORK, NY — Henderson Companies announces the appointment of 22-year industry veteran Andrew Bennett as Business Sector Executive for Henderson Engineers and Henderson Building Solutions. In his new role, Bennett will oversee operations for five practices: core and shell, mission critical, mixed use, warehouse, and workplace.

Bennett has …

NEW YORK, NY — Skanska announces the promotion of Sean Szatkowski to General Manager of Skanska USA Building’s New York operations. Elevating from his previous role as Senior Vice President, Account Manager in the region, Szatkowski will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s business operations in New York, while simultaneously …

NEW YORK, NY — With over 35 years of experience, Jim Scarpone has developed long-term collaborative partnerships across the construction industry in the retail, commercial, and hospitality sectors. Playing an integral role in supporting Schimenti's future growth plans, Scarpone will focus on fostering client relationships and new strategic business …

DOVER, DE — Following the introduction of skid steer and compact track loaders, along with updates across its compact excavator lineup earlier this year at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, HD Hyundai Construction Equipment North America announces the formation of a new team dedicated to Hyundai compact equipment sales and support.

Hyundai has hired …

HARRISBURG, PA — Melissa Batula, P.E., joins HDR as a Principal Program Manager. Based in HDR’s Harrisburg-area office, Batula will help lead major highway and transportation programs in the Pennsylvania area and beyond, applying her more than three decades of infrastructure design and engineering experience.

Batula joins HDR from …

NEW YORK, NY — HNTB announces that Ismail Karatas, Ph.D., P.E., has joined its national tunnel practice as Senior Technical Advisor – Geotechnical/Tunnels. In this new role, Karatas will be serving as a principal geotechnical engineer and technical resource.

Karatas is based in HNTB’s New York office in the …

NEW YORK, NY — Skanska, a global construction and development firm, announces leadership shifts within its USA Building senior executive team. Kerim Evin and Anita Nelson will apply their extensive industry expertise to new Regional Executive Officer (REO) leadership roles. Skanska also announces Bryant Farland has stepped down from …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Jeremy Colello, PE, has been named Pennsylvania Office Leader for HNTB Corporation. Based in Philadelphia, Colello will lead more than 200 multidisciplinary professionals across Pennsylvania as they serve a wide range of clients with their infrastructure improvement and expansion projects. Prior to this position, Colello …

NEW YORK, NY — Skanska announces the promotion of Daniel Patarozzi to Vice President, Account Manager of Skanska USA Building for its Metro operations in New York and New Jersey.

Elevating from his previous role as Vice President, Project Executive of Skanska USA Building, Patarozzi will be responsible for managing …

NEW YORK, NY — VHB welcomes John McSweeney, PE, as Bridge Structures Lead in the New York City office. In this role, McSweeney will steward VHB’s growing team of structural engineers in New York City as the office continues strengthening and expanding its transportation market and services throughout the …

PARSIPPANY, NJ — James Starace, PE, joins HNTB as Vice President and Project Director. Based in Newark, New Jersey, Starace will focus on helping the firm’s clients in New Jersey deliver their largest and most challenging transportation projects.

“Jim is a noted leader in our region and throughout the …

SYRACUSE, NY — VIP Structures, an integrated design-build firm, announces the promotion of Christine Stevens to President of Construction. In this role, Stevens spearheads strategic growth initiatives; implements methods for design-build and design-bid-build project delivery; and prioritizes quality, value, and the client experience throughout each project.

"Christine's unwavering dedication …

NEW YORK, NY — Robert Chicas, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, joins HNTB’s national architecture practice as Vice President, Principal Project Director. Based in New York, he will be responsible for leading major aviation architecture projects across the country.

“Robert is a talented aviation architect who builds strong collaborative …

NEW YORK, NY — VHB welcomes Stéphane Lefebvre, PE, ENV SP, as Northeast Transportation Market Leader. In this role, Lefebvre will oversee the region’s strategic growth for the transportation market in both the public and private sectors while promoting VHB’s integrated approach to deliver complex, multidiscipline projects across all …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Gilbane Building Company, a privately held and family-owned construction management firm, announces the promotion of Jose Jimenez as the National Leader of Gilbane’s Life Sciences Center of Excellence. In this role, Jimenez will lead a cross-functional group of top professionals in the life sciences sector to …

NEW YORK, NY — Kirtan Patel is now the Senior Principal - Technical for HOK’s firm-wide Aviation + Transportation (A+T) group. She leads the technical direction for these large-scale projects worldwide. Based in HOK’s New York studio, Patel brings more than 20 years of experience in complex aviation and …

NEW YORK, NY — Overland Partners announces the appointment of Takeshi Kamiya, AIA, LEED AP, as its Global Director of Urban Design & Planning, bringing expertise to expand the firm's footprint in New York City. Kamiya will lead the firm's efforts to plan and design sustainable and resilient projects. …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — LF Driscoll announces that Paul Gabriel has joined the firm as Director of Project Controls and Analytics.

Gabriel has over a decade of experience working on a variety of projects in the Philadelphia area and Washington, D.C., and has extensive knowledge in all areas of project controls. …

NEW YORK, NY — The Concrete Industry Board (CIB) of New York has elected AECOM Tishman's Maggie Kwan as its next Board President, succeeding current President Benjamin Pimentel. In this role, Kwan will advance CIB's mission, support its members, and grow the organization's presence within the industry. Kwan …

NEW YORK, NY — Martha Bogle, PE, rejoins HNTB Corporation as Vice President and Project Director, bringing nearly 25 years of experience in transportation infrastructure project design and project management. Bogle, who is based in the New York office, has served as an executive leader in both the public …

ROCHESTER, NY — LeChase Construction Services, LLC announces the promotion of Erik Barkstrom to Senior Risk Management Specialist and the promotion of Scott Butterfield to IT Applications Manager. Both are based in Rochester, New York.

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Day & Zimmermann (D&Z), the century-old, family-owned provider of construction and maintenance, engineering, staffing, and defense solutions, announces that Joe Ritzel will be retiring from Day & Zimmermann. Ritzel’s retirement comes after 40 years with the company, having served as only the second Chief Financial Officer at …

QUEENS, NY — The New Terminal One (NTO) — a privately financed $9.5 billion consortium led by Ferrovial, JLC Infrastructure, Ullico, and Carlyle — announces four key hires supporting the design, development, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of a terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). …

ALBANY, NY — Monroe Tractor announces the promotion of Nick Nichols from Parts Manager to Branch Manager. Nichols will be responsible for managing and communicating all areas of Monroe’s Albany, New York, branch.

Nichols brings 21 years in a leadership role as a Parts Manager. He started his career in …

ARLINGTON, VA — HNTB Corporation names Bryan Jones President of the firm’s Mid-Atlantic Division. Jones will oversee complex infrastructure programs, business operations, and lead more than 580 multi-disciplinary HNTB professionals serving Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

“Bryan is a people-focused …

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — Andrew Foden, Ph.D., PE joins HNTB as National Bridge Practice Consultant and Vice President. Based in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Foden is an expert in all aspects of bridge design, evaluation, rehabilitation, testing, and analysis on bridge projects from conception to construction. He has a particular strength and …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Industry veteran Matt Stachoni joins Philadelphia-based construction management firm LF Driscoll as Virtual Construction Manager.

Stachoni has over 30 years of experience serving as a Virtual Construction (VC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), CAD, and IT Manager for architectural, interior design, engineering, and construction firms. He was the …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Day & Zimmermann (D&Z), the 120-year-old, family-owned provider of construction & engineering, staffing, and defense solutions, announces that Doug Magee has joined Day & Zimmermann as President of the company's Government Services Group. In his role, he will be a part of the D&Z Leadership Council, and …

HARTFORD, CT — Environmental engineering and construction services firm Brown and Caldwell announces Senior Vice President Eric Muir has been promoted to Leader of its growing Eastern business.

The largest of the company’s regions with over 40 offices east of the Mississippi River, the Eastern business consists of clients in …

HENRIETTA, NY — Monroe Tractor announces Mike Bennett as Service Director. Bennett will be responsible for managing and communicating expectations in all areas of Monroe Tractor’s construction equipment (CE) service departments in New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

Bennett brings many years of industry experience and knowledge of construction equipment. Previously, …

NEW YORK, NY — Thornton Tomasetti announces that Timothy D. Lynch, P.E., a recognized expert in building forensics and emergency response, has joined the firm’s Forensics practice as a Senior Vice President. Based in the New York office, Lynch will play a key role in furthering the strategic growth …

WATERTOWN, SD — Terex Utilities announces that Nick Cammisa has been promoted to Senior Director of Services, and will now lead the Terex Services team.

“Nick brings well-rounded experience to his role as Senior Director of Services from branch management, sales, and strategic account management, and is positioned to lead …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Balfour Beatty announces the appointment of Dan Novack to President of the company’s building operations in the Mid-Atlantic. Novack succeeds former Mid-Atlantic president, Mike Phillips, in providing strategic oversight for construction operations in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, and sustaining market growth in the health …

PITTSBURGH, PA — Michael Baker International, an engineering, planning, and consulting services company, announces that Rich Driggs has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, Driggs will focus on driving operational excellence, implementing processes and systems to optimize efficiency and maximize the firm's potential, while …

ALTOONA, PA — Curry Supply Co. announces its new hire, Tim Henry, as the new Director of Continuous Improvement, Quality, and Customer Service.

In this role, Henry will be responsible for innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across multi-jurisdictions. He will play a crucial part in helping to foster a …

KANSAS CITY, MO — Dave Kinchen has been named National Director of Construction for Burns & McDonnell water projects. He will have overall responsibility for strategic positioning and growth of water construction projects throughout all 50 U.S. states.

Kinchen has nearly 35 years of experience working for self-perform national and …

ROCKVILLE, MD — DAVIS Construction, a general contractor in the Mid-Atlantic region, announces that Dominic Argentieri has been named President and Benjamin Cohen, Ronald Juban, Michael Pittsman, and Meghan Ulrich have joined the firm’s leadership team as Principals, a transition effective January 1, 2023. In addition …

BALTIMORE, MD — Paul Wiedefeld joins HDR as Director of the firm’s transportation practice in the Northeast U.S. Wiedefeld brings four decades of transportation industry experience with half of those years as the CEO of major aviation and transit agencies. As HDR’s Northeast Transportation Director, he will provide leadership across …

MCCONNELLSBURG, PA — Oshkosh Corporation companies JLG Industries, Inc. and Jerr-Dan Corporation, LLC hire Sara Vincent as the new Director of Marketing for the Access segment. In this role, Vincent will lead marketing and communications initiatives for JLG mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, as well as Jerr-Dan towing …

NEW YORK, NY — Shawmut Design and Construction, a national construction management firm, announces Charles Avolio as Head of Major Projects for its New York Metro region, the next step in its growth plan to increase market share in large-scale projects and expand into new sectors.

Shawmut's 10-year growth …

ALBANY, NY — CPL, a full-service design firm, announces the addition of Greg Royer in the role of Eastern New York Sustainability Practice Manager. This new leadership position will help scale the firm's energy services and provide enhanced support for clients spanning diverse practice areas. Royer will draw insight …

ALTOONA, PA — Curry Supply Co. announces two new additions to the Curry team. The company welcomes Rob Gray as the new Director of Marketing, and Sara Herron as the Marketing Coordinator.

EDISON, NJ — In June, the sudden passing of OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist Mike Corbett left the New Jersey Safety Community mourning an industry icon. While his family, friends, and coworkers continue to heal, the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ) chose to rename the Safety Recognition Program in …

SYRACUSE, NY — Monroe Tractor announces Ray Parker as Wirtgen Group Sales Specialist at its Syracuse, New York, location.

Parker will serve Monroe Tractor's 12-county territory throughout South, Central, and Northern New York. He will focus on building relationships with current and new customers in the road building and pit …

NEW YORK, NY — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that Tyler Hackett, PEDewberry, has joined the firm’s resilience engineering team and will be responsible for leading design efforts on various coastal projects across the greater New York area.

Hackett brings nearly seven years of experience …

SYRACUSE, NY — Monroe Tractor announces Keegan Wright to the Syracuse, New York, location.

Keegan joins Monroe Tractor just a few years out of Utica College with a major in business management and marketing and a starter on the football team. Keegan has experienced a few sales forays, working in …

WHITE PLAINS, NY — Experienced infrastructure leader Christopher LaTuso, P.E., has been named HDR’s new Transportation Market Strategy Director.

In his new position, LaTuso will help set the vision and develop strategies to drive the continued growth of HDR’s global transportation program of more than 4,400 employees across …

NEW YORK, NY — Madeline Julian, AIA, LEED AP, joins HDR as a Health Principal based in HDR’s New York City architecture studio. In this role, Julian will bring over 20 years of industry experience to building relationships with new and existing health clients while further growing HDR’s reputation …

CORTLAND, NY — Takeuchi-US names Carl Stickels as its new Regional Business Manager (RBM) for the Northeast region. Stickels will replace current Northeast RBM Mark Barndollar, who is retiring after a long career in construction equipment sales, including almost seven years with Takeuchi. Stickels will now be responsible for …

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA — Ismael Daneluz joins PALFINGER’s North American Region in the executive capacity of Vice President of Sales and Service. Daneluz will be responsible for developing strategic sales plans, based on the company’s goals, that will promote sales growth and customer satisfaction for the organization as well …

NEW YORK, NY — VHB welcomes Joe Pizzurro, PE, as Managing Director of the New York City office. In this role, Pizzurro will support and enable strategies that enhance client relationships, project delivery, and strategic pursuits across markets within the New York City metropolitan area.

Pizzurro brings his experience …

NEW YORK, NY — The New York studio of global architecture and design firm Perkins&Will announces the appointment of Mike McElderry as its new Architectural Design Director. McElderry will overlap with the current Design Director Robert Goodwin until September, when Goodwin will move into the role of Design Principal, where …

YORK, PA — Stambaugh Ness (SN) announces the addition of William (Bill) Long, PE, LEED AP, FSMPS, as Senior Consultant within the firm's Strategic Growth Advisory Services group. In his role, Long will work closely with the Director of Strategic Growth Advisory, Scott Butcher, to deliver business development …

ALBANY, NY — Monroe Tractor announces the promotion of Rhiannon Shuman from Service Writer to Service Manager. Shuman will be responsible for all communications within the service department and with customers. Her primary goal will be to assure that Monroe Tractor will keep its customers' equipment up and running.

Shuman's …

NEWARK, NJ — Gilbane Building Company announces the promotion of Chris Cornick to Vice President, Business Unit Leader for New Jersey. In this role, he will oversee Gilbane’s operational, sales, and administrative functions in New Jersey, based out of the firm’s downtown Newark office.

Cornick has worked for Gilbane for …

NEW YORK, NY — HNTB Corporation names Tom Scerbo, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, as Northeast Division Sales Officer and Senior Vice President. In this role, he will oversee client infrastructure needs throughout the firm’s eight-state Northeast Division. Scerbo will be based in HNTB’s New York office in the Empire …

NEW YORK, NY — VHB announces that Allison Ruddock has been named Environmental Services Director for VHB’s New York City office. In her new role, Ruddock will grow and develop client relationships, broaden the environmental practice in New York City, and strengthen the environmental team.

“Our clients expect bold, environmental …

PARSIPPANY, NJ — Stephen Dilts has been named New Jersey Office Leader for HNTB. Based out of the firm’s Parsippany office, Dilts will oversee nearly 200 multi-disciplinary professionals and staff among the four New Jersey offices in Parsippany, Cherry Hill, Lawrence, and Newark. Dilts most recently led the New …

RIDGEWAY, SC — It is with deep sadness that BOMAG Americas announces the passing of Bert DeJong, a company leader and industry veteran for more than 30 years. DeJong is well remembered for being smart, honest, and fair and an industry pioneer, who helped drive success for both rental …

TULSA, OK — Vacuworx announces that Robert Tipton has joined the company as Executive Vice President and has been appointed as the company’s Chief Operating Officer. Tipton joins the team with decades of knowledge in production and supply chain management, including executive leadership credentials and more than 20 years of …

ALBANY, NY — Monroe Tractor announces the promotion of Carmine DeNisio from Service Manager to Branch Manager. DeNisio will be responsible for managing and communicating all areas of Monroe’s Albany New York branch. DeNisio brings over 20 years in leadership roles as Branch Manager, Operations Manager, and in process flow …

CLEVELAND, OH — The principal architect of the heavy lift equipment rental category and driving force behind The ALL Family of Companies has passed away. Michael C. Liptak was 91. Together with his wife, Marvine, and brothers Lawrence and Jake, Michael founded ALL Erection & Crane Rental in Cleveland, Ohio, …

NEW YORK, NY — Jessica Forse, PE, joins HNTB’s aviation practice as a Program Executive and Vice President. Based in HNTB’s New York office, Forse is serving as Program Executive for the John F. Kennedy Airport Redevelopment Program. HNTB is partnering with the Port Authority of New York …

NEW YORK, NY — Michael J. Brothers joins Bound Construction Corp. — an East Coast Construction Management, EPC consulting firm — as the Vice President of Operations and Regional Growth Leader. As Vice President, Brothers will collaborate with team members across multiple program sectors to identify and foster growth opportunities …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Swinerton Executive Committee announces that Lauren Nunnally has been promoted from Senior Vice President and Chief Talent Officer to SVP Chief Administrative Officer and will oversee all talent management, HR operations, and corporate responsibility efforts.

Nunnally started with Swinerton in 2005 as a Project Engineer in …

The ever-growing labor shortage is a universal issue, affecting nearly every business sector that relies on the availability of a workforce. It’s an issue that was happening before the COVID-19 pandemic and has persisted.

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, there are 11.3 million job openings in the U.S., …

NEW YORK, NY — Dewberry announces that Lori Gale, PE, has been hired as a Senior Project Manager in its New York City office supporting the bridge structures group.

Gale brings nearly 40 years of experience managing and providing technical expertise for a range of projects involving bridges, dams, …

NEW YORK, NY — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces the promotion of Mazher Usmani, PE, and Alan Zhao, PE, who have been promoted in the firm’s New York City office.

Usmani has been promoted to Associate Vice President. He has 33 years of experience …

NEW YORK, NY — HNTB announces that Patrick Chan, PE, has joined its tunnel and underground team as Technical Director – Tunnels and Complex Underground Structures and Associate Vice President. In this new role, Chan will be a technical resource to clients and projects across the nation.

Based in …

NEW YORK, NY — JRM Construction Management announces the recent addition of Peter Mulcahey, ASHE, LEED AP as Vice President of Healthcare & Life Sciences. Mulcahey brings over 22 years of experience specializing in all aspects of building and renovating facilities in the health care & life sciences sector.

In …

NEW YORK, NY — Shawmut Design and Construction announces the addition of three new executives to its New York Metro region, positioning the firm to expand market share and support significant growth across key sectors. The firm has welcomed Bradley Todd as Life Sciences Project Executive; Wayne Lawrence as Healthcare …

ROCHESTER, NY — Monroe Tractor announces Bryan Chatterton as Rental Manager and Tyler Merritt as Precision Product Specialist.

Chatterton will be responsible for managing the equipment inventory, working with Monroe’s CE Sales Director on policies and procedures to reduce turn-around time, and increasing the utilization of the equipment. After serving …

KANSAS CITY, MO — With just a handful of months to go before a new president heads the American Public Works Association (APWA), the association board has selected a new President-Elect, long-time active member Keith Pugh, PE, PWLF. Previous President-Elect Dan Hartman had to step down from his role, …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Gilbane Building Company announces that Jose Jimenez has joined the company as Vice President and Director of Life Sciences in Gilbane’s Mid-Atlantic division, based in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, office. In this role, Jimenez will support Gilbane’s life sciences clients across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and …

HARRISBURG, PA — KCI Technologies Inc., a multi-disciplined engineering firm with offices throughout the United States, announces the acquisition of the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, office of Sowinski Sullivan, a transit architectural and engineering firm. The team will leverage their expertise in the planning and design of transportation facilities to …

MEDIA, PA — Justin Terry, P.E. has been promoted to Vice President of geotechnical contractor Compaction Grouting Services, Inc. (CGS). He will oversee all aspects of business development, project management, operations, and safety.

Terry has served as Senior Project Manager at CGS since May 2013, during which time he handled …

NEW YORK, NY — Gilbane Building Company announces that company veteran John LaRow is overseeing its operations across New York State in a new role as Senior Vice President to advance a “One New York” strategy. LaRow is responsible for sales, operations, and oversight of Gilbane’s more than 440 construction …

NEW YORK, NY — Western Specialty Contractors congratulates New York Metro Branch Sales/Project Manager Derek Robertson on being named 2022 President of the Metro New York Chapter of the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI).

Located in one of the largest cities in the world, the ICRI Metro New York chapter …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Several HDR projects in Pennsylvania and New York received 2022 Engineering Excellence Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). The state-winning projects advanced to the national ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards competition, which culminates with the announcement of national award winners at the Engineering Excellence Awards …

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Associated Builders and Contractors and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention announce a collaborative partnership to address mental health and suicide prevention throughout the U.S. construction industry.

The goals of the partnership are to improve the mental health of construction workers through effective suicide prevention education, intervention, …

BEDMINSTER, NJ — Sordoni Construction Co. announces its newest team member: Giancarlo Lanzano as a Senior Director with a focus on business development. With over 15 years of experience developing both regional and national clients, he has increased revenue, established and retained client-based relationships, and increased construction-based opportunities.

Lanzano's involvement …

EDISON, NJ — Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ) CEO Jack Kocsis, Jr. has been appointed to the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority (TTFA). Governor Phil Murphy and Legislative Leadership approved his appointment, which takes effect immediately.

“I am very pleased to serve as a member of the …

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Dr. Tim Gerhardt, a business executive within the Liebherr Group joins Liebherr USA, Co. as one of the new Managing Directors for the U.S. operations. Gerhardt shares Liebherr USA, Co. executive responsibilities with Kai Friedrich, Managing Director for Liebherr USA, Co. and Divisional Director …

NEW YORK, NY — Gilbane Building Company announces that Alaina Gilligo has joined as Senior Project Executive, based in the New York City office. Gilligo will represent the Gilbane Building Company and its operational priorities to advance overall strategic initiatives across its New York portfolio, with a focus on its …

NEW YORK, NY — Thornton Tomasetti announces that John C. Deerkoski, P.E. has joined the firm as Senior Principal and Transportation Practice Co-Leader. Based in the New York office, Deerkoski will partner with Senior Principal and Transportation Practice Co-Leader Sam Summerville on the strategic growth and overall management of the …

NEW YORK, NY — W. R. Meadows announces the promotion of Isaac Sorensen. Sorensen has accepted the new role of National Architectural Sales Manager, leading a growing team of architectural specialists in North America. Sorensen has been with W. R. Meadows since 2018. Previously, Sorensen served as an Architectural …

During the week of March 6-12, 2022, the industry recognizes and celebrates Women in Construction Week (WIC Week). The first WIC Week was proclaimed in honor of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) in September 1960 by Amarillo, Texas, Mayor A.F. Madison. As an international association, NAWIC leadership …

NEW YORK, NY — AECOM announces it has appointed Sally Librera, a senior transportation leader and the first woman to oversee New York City’s subway operations, to lead its North American transit practice. Librera joined the global transportation design firm as a Senior Vice President.

Librera’s 25-year career spans …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Joe Riley, P.E., joins HDR as the Area Transportation Manager for Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. Based in the Philadelphia office, Riley will partner with the transportation teams throughout each state to provide clients with solutions. He will coordinate appropriate staff and resources, oversee key projects, …

SHELTON, CT — Tighe & Bond, Inc., a northeastern engineering, design, and environmental consulting company, announces that Carolyn Lowe, PE has joined the firm as a Vice President. Working throughout New York and Connecticut, Lowe has honed her expertise in environmental engineering for nearly 30 years. She has focused …

NEW YORK, NY — Amir Rizavi, PE, ENV SP, Director of Transportation Systems, has joined the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Northeastern District’s Board of Directors as Secretary/Treasurer, which kicks off a four-year commitment. During this time, Rizavi will work with District Officers to coordinate operations for the various …

NEW YORK, NY — The Turett Collaborative (TTC), an architecture and interiors firm founded in 1991 by Wayne Turett, has named two new Partners: James Saisakorn, RA, and Aleksandr Nizhikhovskiy, RA. Alongside Turett, Director of Interior Design Jessica Shaw, and Partner Simeon Seigel, RA (pictured right), …

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT — Barry Equipment, a longtime Doosan dealer, is adding a new location in South Windsor, Connecticut. The new 5,000-square-foot facility will serve customers throughout Connecticut, Western Massachusetts, and New York State.

Tom Barry started Barry Equipment in 1985, and the company has been a Doosan dealer …

FOLCROFT, PA — GT Mid Atlantic will now offer Takeuchi equipment at three additional dealer locations in Folcroft, Pennsylvania; Vineland, New Jersey; and Freehold, New Jersey. Each will sell and support Takeuchi’s compact equipment, including excavators, track loaders, and wheel loaders.

An entity of Groff Tractor Holdings, LLC, GT …

BORDENTOWN, NJ — Sunbelt Rentals, an equipment rental company, announces the winner of the company’s First Edition for Our Heroes Sweepstakes, a fundraiser to support the Veterans Programs provided by the Gary Sinise Foundation. Sunbelt Rentals presented a 2021 fully loaded, first edition Ford Bronco to Brenda Eagle of …

CARTERET, NJ — Skanska USA, a construction and development firm, announces the promotions of Rebecca Clark and Fintan Doherty to Vice President, Field Operations of Skanska Koch, a division Skanska USA Civil, for its Carteret-based regional operations, which includes Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey.

With 23 …

LIVERMORE, CA — Topcon Positioning Systems President and Chief Executive Officer, Ray O’Connor, has been elected to the 2022 Board of Directors of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). O’Connor has also been elected to the Construction Equipment (CE) Sector Board, where he previously served from 2014 through 2018. …

NEW YORK, NY — Burns & McDonnell is growing its Northeast operations with the expansion of its New York City presence and the addition of three industry leaders.

At 9,000 square feet, the new office will enable Burns & McDonnell to expand its work in the vertical commercial, health care, …

ROCHESTER, NY — Monroe Tractor announces Greg Downing as Operations Director. Downing will be responsible for managing and communicating expectations in all areas of Monroe Tractor’s construction and agriculture locations in New York and New England.

While working for the family business, Downing took an interest in working in the …

STATE COLLEGE, PA — Associated Builders and Contractors’ Board of Directors has elected Stephanie Schmidt, President of Poole Anderson Construction, State College, Pennsylvania, as the 2022 ABC National Chair of the board of directors during a meeting at the association’s annual Leadership Institute in Aventura, Florida.

“As …

ALBANY, NY — VHB welcomes Addyson Lyons, PE, Christine Lilholt, PE, PTOE, and Diego Cabezas to a growing transportation team in VHB’s Northeast Region.

“To continue to meet the evolving needs of our transportation clients, we’re thrilled to invest in our transportation practice and welcome Addyson, Chris, and …

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) North Jersey Branch has named Edward Bier, PE, Civil Engineer of the Year and Matthew Alboum, PE, Young Civil Engineer of the Year.

Bier is a Senior Project …

NORCROSS, GA — Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc. (HCEA), announces the appointment of Stan Park as President of the company. A 27-year veteran of Hyundai, Park previously held various field and executive-level leadership roles, most recently as the Vice President of Marketing and Dealer Development.

“Stan is a pillar of …

PALMYRA, PA — Arthur Funk & Sons, Inc. Construction Services announces that Ken Funk, PE has been appointed President of the company. An experienced, community-focused business leader, Ken will succeed outgoing President Bob Funk, PE, LEED AP, who was named Chairman of the Board. David Funk, PE has been …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Hines announces it is expanding its presence in the East Region by placing renewed focus on the Philadelphia market. To lead this expansion, Hines hires Brandon Segal as Managing Director in Philadelphia. In this role, Segal will work with business leaders, liaise with teams on upcoming projects, …

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT — Monroe Tractor announces Mike Uricchio has been promoted to Parts Manager for the company's location in South Windsor, Connecticut.

Uricchio graduated from Porter and Chester Technical College and was employed as a Service Technician at a local equipment dealership. Shortly after in 2018, Uricchio accepted a …

CHARLOTTE, NC — Dynapac announces the appointment of Jamie Roush to President/General Manager of Dynapac North America.

Roush is an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in the equipment industry. Roush has been with Dynapac North America since the transition in 2017 and held various management positions at …

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — Jennifer Steen, P.E., PMP, ENV SP, joins HDR as Highways and Roads BIM Director. She will assist clients in advancing their digital delivery practice, support agencies’ goals, and aid in carrying out their vision regarding building information modeling and digital delivery.

Based in Plymouth Meeting, …

NEW YORK, NY — Consigli Construction Co., Inc. announces the addition of Laura Bush to its New York City leadership team, where she will serve as Director of Operations, NYC Metro Region. With over 25 years of experience, Bush’s role will focus on growth and development in the region as …

Articulated hauler specialist Terex Trucks rebrands as Rokbak and announces its vision for an exciting new future. The Scottish manufacturer unveiled the new brand at a digital launch event on September 1, attended by dealers, customers, media, and Volvo Group colleagues from around the world.

Rokbak is the new name …

MARTINSBURG, PA — Curry Supply Company announces that Esber Nassif has joined Curry Supply as Senior Director of Supply Chain. In this new role, Nassif is responsible for the company’s overall supply chain operations, including purchasing and inventory of materials, managing vendor relationships and development, inbound and outbound logistics, and …

NEW YORK, NY — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that Bob Gallup, PE, has joined the firm as an Associate Vice President and Civil Department Manager in the New York City office.

Gallup has more than 35 years of design and construction experience with transportation …

NEW YORK, NY — Gilbane Building Company announces the addition of Delphine Daniels, Associate AIA as a Business Development Manager in the New York City office. Daniels brings 16 years of business development experience and has been successful in developing influential relationships while driving organizational awareness and growth.

In her …

RICHMOND, VA — Sandy Tkacz, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, NCARB, has been named U.S. East Region Health Director for HDR’s architecture practice. In this role, she will serve as the Health Practice Leader for the Boston, New York, Princeton, Arlington, Richmond, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Atlanta, and Tampa architecture studios to …

DALLAS, TX — Manhattan Construction Company, a national construction services firm, announces the promotion of Jim Cuddihee to Senior Vice President of Field Operations. Cuddihee will provide executive oversight of the company's safety and quality programs, project team performance, project management, and craft education programs. Cuddihee previously served as …

MARTINSBURG, PA — Curry Supply Company announces that it has welcomed Christopher Rearick on board as a Sales Manager in the Northeast region. Rearick is a sales veteran who will be responsible for the distribution and sales of Curry Supply’s products and services throughout the Northeast.

Within his day-to-day operations, …

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Liebherr welcomes Kai Friedrich as Managing Director of Liebherr USA, Co. and Divisional Director of Construction Equipment.

In his role as Managing Director, he will provide leadership and guidance necessary to oversee and implement the corporate and strategic plans for the nine product segments under Liebherr …

NEW YORK, NY — Global integrated design firm Stantec hires industry veteran Margaret Newman to lead its growing Urban Places practice in New York City. The addition bolsters the firm’s capabilities in smart infrastructure, designing livable communities, and mobility.

“Cities are on the cusp of a new revolution that leverages …

PARSIPPANY, NJ — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that Antoinette Quagliata, ENV SP, LEED AP, has joined the firm as Manager of Sustainability Services for the northeast environmental practice, based in the firm’s Parsippany, New Jersey, office.

Quagliata has more than 20 years of experience …

PITTSBURGH, PA — SEAA has completed its nationwide search for a new Executive Director, and welcomes Pete Gum to the position. Gum has 29 years of experience as the CEO of not-for-profit construction trade associations.

“We received applications from dozens of qualified candidates across the country. The Board of Directors …

Rokbak is the new name for Terex Trucks, with the new brand representing the continuation of its strong hauling heritage with a future-focused vision. Throughout the last four decades, the company has never wavered in its promise to customers to deliver powerful and reliable articulated haulers — and that …

WOODBURY, NY — D&B Engineers and Architects (D&B) welcomes Nick Winnie as a Senior Project Manager. Winnie, a Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) and a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, will oversee and manage the firm's environmental investigations, remediation, and compliance projects in New Jersey.

“Mr. Winnie’s 16 years of practical, …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Modjeski and Masters (M&M) announces that Rick Martino, PE, of M&M’s Philadelphia office has received the 2021 Structural Engineer of the Year Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers-Philadelphia section.

“I’m truly humbled by an award like this, as I know that many of my …

ALBANY, NY — Sreenivas Alampalli, Ph.D., joins global design firm Stantec as a Senior Principal in the Transportation Practice. Based in the firm’s Albany office, he will focus on asset management in the Bridge Sector, including structural health monitoring and nondestructive evaluation services.

Alampalli brings 30 years of experience …

LEBANON, PA — The leadership team Arthur Funk & Sons, Inc., Construction Services, recently announced the two students awarded the Henry Funk Memorial Scholarship. The students are Matthew Brown, a senior at a Lebanon High School, and Matthew Leedy, a senior at Cedar Crest High School.

According …

NEW YORK, NY — Holt Construction has hired Jason McKay as their new Director of Estimating. McKay brings with him over 20 years of experience in estimating and purchasing to the company. His expertise lies in, but is not limited to, health care, educational, financial, commercial, and corporate interiors.

McKay …

Dirt work is in Brian Golden’s blood – and the connection to each generation of his family is present every day at MacMor Construction LLC. Founded in 2013 and named after his daughters – Mackenzie and Morgan – MacMor started as a three-man crew and has grown into …

NEW YORK, NY — Ana Maria Ruiz Jimenez, Ph.D., joins HNTB Corporation’s national tunnel practice as Principal Engineer and Associate Vice President. She is based in the firm’s Empire State Building office and serves as an accomplished resource to clients and projects across the nation.

With nearly three …

NEW YORK, NY — Terramac, a manufacturer of rubber track crawler carriers, continues to expand representation in the North American market by adding Alta Equipment Company to its growing dealer network. Alta Equipment Company in the Northeast, is a heavy equipment provider with over 50 years of experience serving …

Terex Trucks comes from a strong hauling heritage: with over 70 years of experience in building robust, reliable and tough articulated haulers, the Motherwell, Scotland-based manufacturer knows how to design machines that are trusted by customers to deliver a powerful performance in all conditions. Its two models, the 30.9-ton payload …

Tucked away amongst wide swaths of agricultural fields and small, rural communities the Big Woods private waterfowl preserve is being developed by H2Dig LLC. The company specializes in premium outdoor recreational development and oftentimes is working in remote areas without great access to service stations, fuel, or equipment maintenance …

WESTCHESTER, IL — The Independent Equipment Dealers Association (IEDA) hires Kim Phelan as its new Marketing Director. An association publishing professional, Phelan has a history in the construction equipment industry and the rental business. For 15 years, she has created or curated written and live content on business subjects ranging …

NEWARK, NJ — Michael Baker International, a provider of engineering, planning, and consulting services, announces that David Liebgold, P.E., P.P., has been promoted to Vice President and Office Executive for the firm’s Newark, New Jersey, office. In his new role, Liebgold will leverage his 23 years of industry …

ARLINGTON, VA — HNTB Corporation names Michelle Dippel President of the firm’s Mid-Atlantic Division. As Division President, Dippel oversees complex infrastructure programs, business operations, and more than 600 HNTB professionals from Pennsylvania to South Carolina who deliver them. She is based in HNTB’s Arlington, Virginia, office.

Dippel, who is relocating …

ROCHESTER, NY — Monroe Tractor announces Karen Long as Chief Financial Officer. Long replaces Michael Celentano, Vice President - CFO, who after 47 years of service enjoys his new career in retirement. Long brings over 20 years of financial experience in industries that involved distribution and retail across multiple …

CHICAGO, IL — Looking for a hydraulic breaker attachment that is simple to use, powerful, and compatible with your Komatsu excavator? Take a look at the high-performance efficiency and unique variable energy technology incorporated into Komatsu’s expanded line of JTHB-G and JMHB-H hydraulic breakers.

Designed and tested for compatibility with …

GARNER, IA — Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. (IMT), an Oshkosh Corporation company, is commemorating its 60th anniversary by celebrating its team members and the local community.

IMT products have now been a part of the building supply, construction, tire service, public works, mining, railroad, rental, and propane markets for …

HONESDALE, PA — KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA continues to expand representation in the North American market by adding Marshall Machinery to its nationwide dealer network. Marshall Machinery will represent the full line of KOBELCO excavators in Pennsylvania.

“Marshall Machinery is committed to delivering total customer satisfaction,” said Jack Fendrick, …

As the circular economy ramps up, waste management facilities are gaining in importance. To optimize their operations, these sites need productive, cost-efficient machinery. Delivering high performance, fuel efficiency and excellent productivity, Terex Trucks articulated haulers are well-suited to meet the demands of recycling and resource management facilities.

Every year, Terex …

HENRIETTA, NY — It all started in May of 1951 in a 30 by 40-foot cinder block building in Henrietta, New York. When Monroe Tractor’s Founder, Henry Hansen and wife Dorothy Hansen opened the doors to their family’s Case agriculture dealership they had a mission: “Where courtesy dwells, service …

MARTINSBURG, PA — In a strategic move to strengthen Curry Supply’s footprint in its Great Lakes sales territory, the company announces John Brun, West Virginia resident, as a Regional Sales Manager. Brun will personify Curry Supply’s corporate values while applying his experience in the heavy equipment industry to …

HOUSTON, TX — National Trench Safety (NTS) and Trench Plate Rental Company (TPRC), two pure-play providers of trench safety solutions in the U.S., announce that they have entered into a definitive agreement to merge. The combined company will be majority-owned by Tailwind Capital. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. …

MILWAUKEE, WI — As the industry emerges from a full year under the COVID-19 cloud, a clear majority (88 percent) of equipment manufacturers report a positive outlook for 2021, according to a new survey released by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. More than half (55 percent) of the respondents …

PEARL RIVER, NY — Patricia Zugibe was named CEO of Holt Construction Corp., a full-service construction management and general contracting firm headquartered in Pearl River, New York. Zugibe joins Jack Holt, Chairman, and Christopher Asaro, President, in leading the executive management team into the next generation of …

BAYVILLE, NJ — LiuGong Machinery recently awarded a LiuGong North America dealer Partnership Award, which commemorates 10 years of partnership between LiuGong and the dealer. The award was given to Jersey Rents Equipment Sales & Service of Bayville, New Jersey. The dealer rents, sells, and services LiuGong Construction Equipment.

Jersey …

MARTINSBURG, PA — Curry Supply appoints Cory Wilson as the company’s Vice President of Operations. In this role, Wilson oversees all elements of the company’s supply chain, manufacturing, and engineering, ensuring that excellence in quality remains central to Curry’s customer value proposition and growth strategy.

“Our goal is to be …

MECHANICSBURG, PA — Modjeski and Masters, a firm focusing on the design, inspection, and rehabilitation of all bridge types, including long-span and movable structures, announces the promotion of several employees to various leadership roles within the firm.

Kevin Johns has been appointed to Vice President and will retain his …

NEW YORK, NY — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that Indradeep Chakrabarty, AICP, has joined the firm as a Senior Project Manager and Senior Planner in the northeast environmental practice.

Chakrabarty has more than 18 years of experience managing and delivering transportation and environmental planning …

PEARL RIVER, NY — Holt Construction Corp. (Holt) announces the firm’s expansion and major investment in new industry talent, as well as several internal promotions.

“We have always been committed to building the brightest, most experienced and diverse project teams,” said Jack Holt, Holt’s Chairman. “Our firm is held …

ALBANY, NY — Monroe Tractor announces Mark Padoleski as CE Director of Sales. Padoleski will be responsible for managing and communicating expectations in all areas of Monroe Tractor’s CE sales locations in New York and New England.

Padoleski brings over 20 years of industry experience with CASE equipment. His construction …

SYRACUSE, NY — Alta Equipment Group (Alta), a provider of industrial and construction equipment and related services and a Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) dealer, is expanding its territory into New York State. The Detroit, Michigan-based company has purchased the construction equipment assets of Vantage Equipment and will initially offer …

SYRACUSE, NY — Tadano America Corporation announces that Empire Crane Company, headquartered in Syracuse, New York, has been added as an authorized distributor for Tadano cranes in the northeastern United States. Since opening in 2002, Empire Crane has been a partner in the lifting industry and is an authorized …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT). The former two-term South Bend, Indiana, mayor (2012 to January 2020) was a contender for the Democratic presidential nomination earlier this year. He withdrew from the race and endorsed Biden …

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Patrick Shimalla is the newest addition to Empire Crane’s sales team. As the New Jersey Sales Representative, he will be responsible for assisting customers throughout New Jersey with crane purchases, rentals, and directing them to the parts and service teams. Shimalla has experience in construction with …

LOWELL, MA — Collaborative Aggregates LLC (CollAgg) Director of Marketing, F. Peter Montenegro, is returning to private consulting practice as of January 2, 2021.

In a joint announcement with the Lowell, Massachusetts, company, Montenegro said he is headed for semi-retirement status, in which he will serve as an independent …

PITTSBURGH, PA — SmithGroup, an integrated design firm, has hired Carla Hill to serve as Director of Business Development for its Detroit and Pittsburgh offices. As a regional resource, Hill will support the company’s Higher Education and Health Practices, expanding the firm’s opportunity pipeline and connecting clients in need …

Equipment and software investment growth fared better than overall GDP growth in 2020 as businesses invested to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, and growth should remain well into positive territory in the beginning of 2021. Annual equipment and software investment growth of 7.8 percent is forecast for 2021. Annual U.S. …

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Associated Builders and Contractors’ Board of Directors elected Steve Klessig, Keller Inc., to serve as the 2021 ABC National Chair during a meeting at the association’s annual Leadership Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Stephanie Schmidt, Poole Anderson Construction, was elected Chair-Elect, and Milton …

NORCROSS, GA — Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc. (HCEA), welcomes J.Y. Kim as President. 28-year Hyundai veteran Kim began his career as part of an overseas sales team to support North American Operations, and later worked at HCEA’s Chicago office from 2004 to 2008.

He was instrumental in establishing a …

PITTSBURGH, PA — Equipment Corporation of America (ECA), a distributor of specialty foundation equipment, announces new hires at its Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, branches. ECA’s President/CEO Roy Kern is especially excited to announce the hiring of his son, Rod Kern, who represents the fourth generation of the Kern family. …

PITTSBURGH, PA — Global design firm Stantec welcomes Brad Davis to its Community Development team as a Senior Associate. Based in the firm’s Pittsburgh, office, Davis brings over 30 years of experience in large-scale site and land development projects throughout Western Pennsylvania.

In his role at Stantec, Davis will focus …

WARRINGTON, PA — Earthborne, Inc. was recently presented a JCB Dealer of Excellence award. This is an award the dealership earned for its impressive and continual growth in sales, parts, and service business, as well as its marketing efforts and its success promoting the JCB brand. The award was presented …

WEST BEND, WI — Manitou Group announces the appointment of Ilmars Nartish to the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Manitou North America, effective immediately.

“We are excited to welcome Ilmars to Manitou North America. With more than 13 years working with Manitou Group, his knowledge …

DEERFIELD, IL — Caterpillar Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire the Oil & Gas Division (Weir Oil & Gas) of the Weir Group PLC, a Scotland-based global engineering business. Headquartered near Fort Worth, Texas, Weir Oil & Gas produces a full line of pumps, flow iron, consumable parts, …

NEW YORK, NY — HNTB Corporation announces that Sally Librera joins the firm as Vice President of Strategic Planning and Client Support. Her career in transportation includes 16 years spent solving infrastructure and transportation challenges in the New York area. Librera is based in HNTB’s Empire State Building office and …

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Associated Builders and Contractors, New Jersey Chapter (ABC-NJ) announces the addition of Samantha DeAlmeida to the team. DeAlmeida will serve as the group’s Second Vice President & Governmental Affairs Liaison.

DeAlmeida is a public affairs professional with more than 10 years of experience in issues advocacy, …

WATERLOO, IA — John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) announces a change to its leadership team in response to the planned retirement of David Hoffman, who acted as Director of Worldwide Marketing, Sales, and Customer Support.

After more than 41 years of service at John Deere, Hoffman has announced his …

MECHANICSBURG, PA — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that Virginia Feigles-Kaar has joined the firm as a Market Segment Leader for municipal services based in the Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, office.

Feigles-Kaar joins the firm with more than 20 years of experience managing highway and bridge design projects …

MECHANICSBURG, PA — Takeuchi-US, a compact equipment manufacturer, awards Groff Tractor Mid Atlantic as the 2019 Dealer of the Year for the Mid-Atlantic Region for their successful sales efforts in 2019.

Groff Tractor Mid Atlantic was named Takeuchi Mid-Atlantic Dealer of the Year after considering their commitment and excellence …

MONROE, NJ — Jamie Foley, CEO and Ryan Foley, President of Foley, Incorporated announce that they have opened up the Foley Used Equipment Sales Center in Monroe, New Jersey. The Foley Used Equipment Center is one of six Foley branch locations. Other locations are in Piscataway, New Jersey, …

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL — Curry Supply welcomes Forest Hendricks to the sales team as National Account Manager. Hendricks joins Curry Supply’s national account, bringing a focus on heavy machinery and the railroad industry. With his experience in rail, he will work toward further developing Curry Supply’s presence in the top …

SYRACUSE, NY — Monroe Tractor announces Mark Roberts as District Sales Manager for the Syracuse, New York, location. Roberts brings 11 years of highway and road building experience along with 10 years of experience selling rugged fiber optic assemblies and test equipment for military and high definition applications.

“I am …

In construction there’s always a couple of major concerns on the jobsite – performance and safety. Strangely, as performance slips so does the on-the-job safety factor.

Any job function that requires a construction worker to keep their arms raised up and over their head is where this risk is a …

PITTSBURGH, PA — Ron Birkelbach joins HDR to lead the advanced train control systems practice. Working from the Pittsburgh office, Birkelbach will collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to support the development and management of transit and rail systems projects in North America and around the world.

“As new challenges …

ALBANY, NY — Eric Celia, PE, joins HNTB Corporation as Project Director and Vice President. His career in transportation spans more than three decades and includes multiple leadership positions within the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). Celia is based in the firm’s Albany office.

“Eric is another …

INDEPENDENCE, OH — Load King, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Custom Truck One Source, has named the ALL Family of Companies (ALL) an Authorized Service Center for Load King Cranes. The announcement is effective immediately.

With locations throughout North America, ALL will service Load King boom trucks, …

NEW YORK, NY — Bryan Erler, PE, has begun his term as the 139th President of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the society announced during its virtual annual meeting. An active member of ASME since 1991, Erler has been an executive and expert in the nuclear power …

TULSA, OK — Vacuworx welcomes Charlie Cunningham to the North America sales and leadership teams as Senior Director of Sales.

Cunningham brings more than two decades of experience with sales, marketing, and business development activities. He recently spent 15 years with Astec Industries, Inc. As Vice President of Sales with …

WATERTOWN, SD — Terex Services and Fascan International have reached an agreement for Terex to become a full-service dealer of Fassi products. As an authorized dealer, Terex Services will provide maintenance, repair, and parts for Fassi products at its 19 branch locations across much of the U.S., as well as …

KATY, TX — LiuGong North America has appointed five new construction equipment dealers in the U.S. recently, expanding their growing dealer network. These dealerships provide the LiuGong and Dressta brands to areas of the country that previously did not have the opportunity to put them to the test.

Malvese Equipment …

KEYPORT, NJ — Doosan Infracore North America, LLC, is partnering with Best Line Equipment to expand its dealer network in New Jersey and New York City. The new facility is Best Line Equipment’s first New Jersey dealership and is located just eight miles from Staten Island.

Best Line Equipment …

CHICAGO, IL — More than 37 million Americans face hunger each year and as the COVID-19 pandemic pushes an additional 17 million Americans into food insecurity, Komatsu’s North American business units are partnering with Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, to donate up to $250,000 to support …

MOLINE, IL — Deere & Company (DE) announces that its Board of Directors elected John Stone to the position of President, Worldwide Construction & Forestry and Power Systems. He will be responsible for the overall management and performance of the company's construction and forestry operations throughout the world and for …

TIFFIN, OH — PALFINGER announces the official appointment of Alberto Cavaggioni as the company’s new Vice President of Sales and Service for the North America Region.

Cavaggioni has been appointed Vice President Sales and Service for the North America Region as of March 23, 2020. He will be a member …

NEW YORK, NY — Jane Chmielinski joins the board of directors of STV, an engineering, architectural, planning, environmental, and program/construction management professional services firm.

"Jane is an outstanding leader in our industry," said Dominick M. Servedio, PE, STV Executive Chairman. "I have known her for many years, and …

PLANO, TX — “You are the missing piece.” With this slogan five global players of the construction industry invite all entrepreneurs worldwide with innovative construction solutions to participate in this year’s edition of the Construction Startup Competition. Startups willing to play a crucial role in the transformation of the construction …

KATY, TX — KOBELCO Construction Machinery USA announces that George Lumpkins, General Manager of Marketing, General Service Manager, and Product Developer Manager retired at the end of May 2020. Lumpkins is a professional with a 45-year career in the construction equipment business, with over 26 years with KOBELCO.

“George …

Zipping along on a modern highway versus driving along trafficked roads with local commuters are very different experiences. The Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation (CSVT) Project in central eastern Pennsylvania aims to ensure that drivers can have each of these different driving experiences in the area.

AMHERST, MA — Carolyn Stanworth, President and CEO of BL Companies was presented the Champions of Change Award at the Annual Construction Institute Women Who Build Summit. Stanworth was honored in recognition of her continued support, contributions, encouragement, and mentorship of women in the construction industry.

As a leader …

NORWOOD, MA — John Stavrakas, PE recently joined BL Companies in Norwood, Massachusetts as a Principal Strategic Industry Advisor. Stavrakas has over 37 years of experience in the gas distribution business, including in engineering and operations having recently retired from a major northeast utility company as Vice President of Asset …

DOVER, DE — Secretary of Transportation Jennifer Cohan announces Marc Coté has been selected as the new Director of Planning for the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT).

During his 30-year career with the department, Coté has worked in road design and served as a Project Manager for corridor management, quality …

FORT MILL, SC — Tim Hyland returned to Dynapac recently as the Director of Sales for Key & Governmental Accounts, working with those customers on sales of the entire Dynapac lineup that includes pavers, feeders, and compaction equipment. He is be based at Dynapac’s North American headquarters in Fort Mill, …

Newport News, VA — On April 1, 2020, Daniel Pitzer changed position and moved to the Liebherr headquarters for mobile and crawler cranes in Ehingen, Germany, becoming Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the mobile and crawler crane division. His successor in charge of the U.S. market for the mobile and …

NEW YORK, NY — CDM Smith announces that Bill Nylic, PE, PMP, a CDM Smith Project Manager, has been elected President of the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA), a member association of the international Water Environment Federation. Nylic will become the 92nd President of NYWEA, and the youngest …

NEW YORK, NY — Greeley and Hansen, a multidisciplinary global engineering firm for the water sector, has named Jay Surti as the new Managing Director of the firm's Northeast U.S. Operating Group. He will also serve as the firm's Global Biosolids Practice Leader.

Surti, who most recently served as …

BOSTON, MA — Empire Crane Company has been announced as a dealership for Broderson Manufacturing Corporation’s full line of carry deck industrial cranes. They will be stocking new units for customers in upstate New York, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

“Empire Crane has the facilities, support infrastructure and a …

NEW YORK, NY — Stantec announces that Susan Walter will be taking over as Executive Vice President, Infrastructure for Stantec’s global operations in the New York City office. Walter's appointment to the position comes as Stuart Lerner, who has helmed the business for two years, is promoted to Chief …

NEW YORK, NY — Veronique Hakim, a career transit and transportation professional, joins HNTB as National Transit and Rail Market Sector Leader and Senior Vice President. Hakim is based in HNTB’s New York City office in the Empire State Building and will work with clients across the country.

“Ronnie …

BUFFALO, NY — AECOM, an infrastructure firm, announces it has named Todd Musterait, PE as its new Senior Vice President of Strategy and Growth for its Design and Consulting Services, Americas, environment practice. Leveraging over 25 years of leadership experience within the environment business industry, Musterait will provide strategic …

PRINCETON, NJ — James Wisniewski, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, has joined Princeton, New Jersey’s HDR architecture studio as Managing Principal. In addition to overseeing nearly 140 staff, Wisniewski’s responsibilities include setting the strategic vision for the $35-million practice, developing and retaining talent, delivering design excellence and technical quality to …

NEW YORK, NY — John Boulé II, PE, a Senior Vice President at Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has been named President of the Society of American Military Engineers New York City Post (SAME). Boulé manages Dewberry’s New York City office and has more than 30 …

NEW YORK, NY — Katayoun Sadeghi joins HNTB Corporation as National Practice Consultant and Vice President. She serves as Commercial Lead on major infrastructure projects and is an accomplished professional in innovative project delivery. She is based in HNTB’s New York City office in the Empire State Building.

Sadeghi is …

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Laura Poltronieri, AIA, has joined HOK’s global healthcare practice as a Principal in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With more than 35 years of experience, Poltronieri provides inclusive, humane design for healthcare facilities, with special expertise in healing environments for children, infants and new mothers.

“Laura has distinguished …

EDISON, NJ — The Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ) CEO Jack Kocsis, Jr. has been appointed by Senate President Steve Sweeney to the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank Board of Directors. His appointment takes effect immediately.

“I am very pleased to serve on the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank board,” …

HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf announces his intention to nominate current Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Executive Deputy Secretary Yassmin Gramian, PE, to serve as Secretary of the department.

"Yassmin Gramian has proven herself a capable leader and knowledgeable infrastructure planner in her more than 30 years of …

NEWARK, NJ — McLaren Engineering Group, a full-service firm, has been named an Urban Land Institute (ULI) Northern New Jersey (NNJ) Excellence Award winner as part of the project team that expanded Newark, New Jersey’s Capital Improvement Program. McLaren provided the Newark Downtown District (NDD), a privately funded nonprofit …

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Trahan Architects, a global architecture firm based in New Orleans with design studios in New York City and Chicago, founded by Victor F. “Trey” Trahan III, FAIA, welcomes Julia Gamolina, Director of Strategy to the firm. Gamolina has experience in communications, strategy, public …

NEW YORK, NY — Michael McNamara, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as Regional Senior Director of Rail and Transit Systems and Vice President. Based in the firm’s King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, office, McNamara provides program management and engineering oversight for HNTB’s major rail and transit projects throughout the eastern United …

CHICAGO, IL — The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announces the Award of Excellence Winners for the CTBUH 2020 Awards Program. The winning projects represent the very best tall buildings, urban contributions, technologies and innovations emerging recently in cities around the world.

Winners were selected across a …

NEW YORK, NY — Rhonda Cardone, an Associate in Dewberry’s New York City office, has been named to the American Society of Highway Engineers New York Metro (ASHE-NY) chapter’s board of directors.

As Director of Programs, Cardone will focus on programming and procure speakers for the monthly ASHE-NY …

FORT MILL, SC — Dynapac North America LLC, a manufacturer of high-tech rollers for asphalt and soil applications, pavers and feeders, welcomes Jason Ammon back to the Dynapac team as Vice President of Product Support & Operations.

Ammon is based in the Fort Mill, South Carolina, office reporting to …

PITTSBURGH, PA — SmithGroup, an integrated design firm, has hired Jill Swensen, AIA, LEED AP, as a Principal and Studio Leader at its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, office.

A Registered Architect with more than 20 years of experience, Swensen specializes in the programming, planning and management of complex environments that …

SUNNYVALE, CA — Trimble announces that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Robert G. Painter to succeed Steven W. Berglund as President and CEO of Trimble effective January 4, 2020, the first day of Trimble's 2020 fiscal year. Painter will also join the Trimble Board of Directors on January …

SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, PA — CASE Construction Equipment dealer Medico Industries supported veteran-led disaster response organization Team Rubicon with equipment, including a compact track loader and mini excavator, to perform flood mitigation work along a series of properties in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

The initial damage occurred during severe storms that moved …

BROOMFIELD, CO — Epiroc, a productivity partner for the mining and infrastructure industries, has opened a new, modern Regional Service Center to support customers in the Northeast region of the U.S. The center — located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania — was up and running by October 15.

The new Regional …

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that Walter Bronson Jr., PE, CME, LEED AP, has been promoted to Land Development Department Manager in its Mount Laurel, New Jersey, office.

Bronson has more than 30 years of experience as a Design Engineer and …

NEW YORK, NY — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that Alfonso Lopez, PE, has been hired as a Business Development Director for the water/wastewater construction services group in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area.

Lopez has more than 40 years of experience, including nearly 25 …

DOVER, DE — Secretary of Transportation Jennifer Cohan announces Anne Brown as the new Director of Maintenance & Operations (M&O) for the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT). Brown is the first woman to lead Maintenance & Operations, and succeeds Mark Alexander, who retired from the department on September 30, …

MAHANOY CITY, PA — Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., Inc., the exclusive Caterpillar dealer of Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and western Maryland, announces the opening of a new branch in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania.

This new facility replaces the former Frackville facility, and will focus on providing support and service to …

MECHANICSBURG, PA — Groff Tractor announces that the company has been named a Diamond Dealer by CASE Construction for the sixth year. The award recognizes dealerships across North America for excellence in five categories, including sales performance, marketing and communications, product support, parts support and training. The company includes two …

ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD — Vermeer Mid Atlantic, an All Roads company, continues its expansion into the industrial equipment industry with the acquisition of Vermeer Northeast, a Pinnacle Award-winning dealer partner of Vermeer Corporation with locations in New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut. The addition of the three locations makes …

FAIRFAX, VA — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that Peter Boudouvas, PE, has joined the firm as a Senior Electrical Engineer in the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structures department in the New York City office. The company also announces that Lisa Peterson, PE, PLS, CME …

NEW YORK, NY — Thornton Tomasetti’s board of directors announces the latest evolution in its leadership. As of January 1, 2020, New York-based Managing Director Peter DiMaggio and Managing Principal Michael Squarzini become co-CEOs, with current CEO & Chairman Tom Scarangello assuming the role of Executive Chairman. Washington, D.C.-based …

PARSIPPANY, NJ — Acrow Bridge, an international bridge engineering and supply company, announces the appointment of Randy Needham, formerly New England Region Sales Manager, to the newly-created position of Pricing Analyst. In this role, Needham will collaborate with sales teams in North America to develop pricing strategies to …

BARAGA, MI — Pettibone/Traverse Lift, LLC has launched a new X-Series Service School program to provide live, in-person machine training opportunities for members of its dealer network. Hosted by Pettibone dealers at various regional locations, the service school is specifically focused on Pettibone’s next gen X-Series Extendo and Traverse telehandlers. …

FORT PIERCE, FL — Michael Garniss joins Select Crane Sales as the Territory Manager for the Northeast. Garniss brings a sales background and knowledge of the growing Boston market to Select Crane Sales. Before coming to Select Crane Sales, he worked in sales for United Pipe & Steel.

Select Crane …

DOWNEY, CA — Trench Plate Rental Co. (TPRC) has acquired the assets and operations of Trench Shoring Services (TSS), a multi-state provider of trench safety equipment rentals and sales with 13 branch locations across Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Pennsylvania. Formally organized as TSS in 1993 by …

KATY, TX — LiuGong North America (LGNA) announces Chris Mayer as their new Construction Equipment Regional Sales Manager. In his new position, Mayer’s responsibilities encompass a geographic territory that includes all of Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and eastern Virginia. …

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Liebherr USA Co., Construction Equipment Division announces that three of GT Mid Atlantic’s locations in New Jersey now carry the full range of construction equipment. Customers are able to purchase Liebherr crawler loaders and dozers, excavators, wheel loaders and material handlers from the branches …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Demolition Association (NDA) announces that Chris Godek of New England Yankee Construction, LLC, in Milford, Connecticut, has been elected the new President of NDA for the 2019-2021 term. The National Demolition Association is an association for demolition professionals, representing nearly 500 demolition companies throughout …

ORANGE PARK, FL — Six departments of transportation were named as winners of 2018 Perpetual Pavement Awards by the Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA). The award celebrates long-life asphalt pavements that reflect the characteristics of a Perpetual Pavement design.
The award is presented to state transportation departments and local agency road …

VANCOUVER, BC — Ritchie Bros. announces an organizational realignment in North America. Jeff Jeter is appointed President of Upstream & Emerging Businesses, and Kari Taylor is appointed Chief Sales Officer, U.S. Regions.
Jeter’s responsibilities will include driving the Upstream business by rolling out RB Asset Solutions in the U.S., …

DEERFIELD, IL — Ramin Younessi will replace Tom Pellette to lead Caterpillar’s Construction Industries segment. Younessi is currently the Group President of Energy & Transportation, and he has more than 30 years of leadership inside and outside of Caterpillar. He will now be responsible for the company’s earthmoving, excavation, building …

CLAYSBURG, PA — Curry Supply announces the hiring of Matt Gill to its engineering team in Claysburg, Pennsylvania. With over 23 years of manufacturing experience Gill will make improvements to quality, continuous improvement and safety as Senior Industrial Engineer at Curry Supply.

Gill has his Bachelor of Science in industrial …

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — Thomas Mangold joins HNTB Corporation as Rail Program Manager in the firm’s King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, office. Mangold, with an accomplished career spanning more than four decades in the region, will support HNTB’s largest and most complex transit and rail infrastructure projects.

Mangold comes to …

LEWIS CENTER, OH — The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) recently announced the election of its new executive board at the ACPA Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation in Las Vegas. Elected to serve a one-year term, the newly elected Executive Board includes:

MORRIS, MN — Superior Industries Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, announces that industry veteran Cary Octavio is its new Territory Sales Manager for conveyor components in the Northeast United States. Octavio comes to Superior after almost 30-years of sales and …

NEW YORK, NY — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that Todd Yanoff, PE, has joined the firm as a Vice President and Department Manager of the water/wastewater construction services group in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area.

Yanoff brings more than 20 years of experience …

NEW YORK, NY — Shawmut Design and Construction, a national construction management firm, announces the appointment of construction industry veteran, Reza Amirkhalili, as Chief Operating Officer. Amirkhalili will lead all construction operations efforts, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Les Hiscoe.
“As we strive to revolutionize exceptional client …

PARSIPPANY, NJ — Vijay Thaker, PE, joined HNTB Corporation as a Project Manager in the firm’s New Jersey structures practice. Based in HNTB’s Lawrenceville office, he leads design, delivery, technical review and construction support for the firm’s highway and bridge projects with the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT).

“Vijay …

SHIPPENSBURG, PA — Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has appointed Scott Young to be Vice President Uptime and Customer Support for sales region Americas. The appointment becomes effective June 1, but the transition to the new position has already started.

Young will support both North and Latin America teams on …

DEERFIELD, IL — Caterpillar Inc. announces officer changes to further support execution of the enterprise strategy, including an emphasis on the company’s focus on services. All changes became effective on May 1.
Tom Bluth, who was most recently Vice President of the Innovation & Technology Development Division (ITDD), has …

EIGHTY FOUR, PA — Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., Inc., the exclusive Caterpillar dealer of Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and western Maryland has expanded their facility locations to provide quality products and services to the Washington County, Pennsylvania, area.

The new One Call Rentals Store in Washington offers sales, rental, …

FOLCROFT, PA — Groff Tractor Holdings, LLC has combined their locations in New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Philadelphia to form GT Mid Atlantic LLC. These branches were formerly Trico Equipment, Folcomer Equipment and CC&T and were acquired by Groff Tractor Holdings over the past 36 months. The newly formed …

LANCASTER, PA — Karen Biondolillo has been named Chief Financial Officer for The High Companies (High), a group of family-owned businesses and one of Central Pennsylvania’s largest employers.

Biondolillo takes responsibility for corporate finance, accounting, tax and information technology departments and joins the executive committee, which provides strategic leadership to …

LONG BEACH, CA — Associated Builders and Contractors announces the winners of the 2018 National Safety Excellence Awards during the 29th annual Excellence in Construction Awards at ABC Convention 2019 in Long Beach, California. A total of 42 ABC member companies were recognized for their safety performance.
The National Safety …

MECHANICSBURG, PA — Dewberry recently announced the promotion of more than 65 employees nationwide, including two staff members within the firm’s Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, office and four staff members within the firm’s New York City office.

• Curtis Sanno, PE, CBSI, has been promoted to Associate Vice President and …

STATESVILLE, NC — Doosan Portable Power has named Hoffman Equipment as an authorized distributor. The company will supply Doosan Portable Power air compressors, generators, light towers and light compaction equipment throughout New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
Hoffman Equipment has been serving the construction, transportation and equipment industries for 100 …

TULSA, OK — Vacuworx announces the expansion of its North American sales force with the addition of three new members to their existing team going into 2019. The manufacturer is aligning its sales team to handle key accounts, serve new and existing territories and support a diversified line of vacuum …