ATLANTA, GA — H. J. Russell & Company (Russell) announces the promotion of Michael Swick from Vice President of Operations for its construction group to the group’s Senior Vice President. In his new role, he will be accountable for the overall leadership and growth of Russell’s construction group throughout the …

CHATTANOOGA, TN — Burns & McDonnell, a 100 percent employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm, names Tim Allen as the new Branch Manager of its Chattanooga, Tennessee, office. With more than 25 years of experience in the electric utility industry, Allen will lead the firm’s efforts to expand its …

LAKE MARY, FL — HNTB announces Sandra M. Bucklew, PE, Vice President, has been named Construction Services Leader for the firm’s Southeast Division. In her new role, Bucklew will be accountable for closely collaborating with the firm’s offices and clients in the region to deliver value to clients and …

ORLANDO, FL — Melynne Chiariello, PE, joins WSP as a Senior Vice President and National Maritime Cruise Leader. Based in Orlando, Florida, Chiariello oversees marine, port, and coastal engineering projects and programs for WSP in the U.S.

She guides WSP’s maritime specialists in compliance with regulatory requirements and provides …

ORLANDO, FL — Vermeer Southeast, an industrial equipment solutions company, announces the promotions of Monte Erritt to Chief People Officer, Dan Rockefeller to Chief Financial Officer, and Patrick McCollum to Vice President of Operations.

Erritt, previously Vice President of Employee Development, steps into his role as Chief People Officer …

PLANT CITY, FL — Linder Industrial Machinery, a heavy equipment distributor with operations across the U.S. Southeast, announces a leadership transition. John Coughlin, who has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 2010, has transferred responsibilities to Executive Vice President of Operations Travis Mullins, who was …

TAMPA, FL — Sundt Construction welcomes Brock Southwick to its Water & Wastewater Group as a Construction Manager. Southwick will support project development and execution across Florida, helping to secure and deliver critical water infrastructure projects.

Southwick brings a passion for his local community and experience leading teams on complex …

ATLANTA, GA — Neel-Schaffer announces that Shawn Fleet, PE, has been hired as the firm’s Georgia Transportation Leader.

Fleet has nearly 30 years of transportation design and management experience, having worked with a diverse range of clients, including municipalities, counties, and state agencies across Georgia. His expertise spans major …

ATLANTA, GA — Thunder Creek Equipment has named Paul Runge as the new Territory Sales Manager (TSM) for the southeastern United States, including Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. Runge has spent nearly 20 years serving the region in a variety of service and sales roles for both multinational …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Thunder Creek Equipment has named Brent Peak as the new Territory Sales Manager (TSM) for the Midwest and Southeastern United States, including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Michigan, and Ohio. Peak brings more than 15 years of experience in sales and account management across multiple industries.

“Brent’s extensive …

LEWISVILLE, TX — SitePro Rentals, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sammons Industrial, announces the appointment of Lon Jennings as its new President. Jennings brings over 30 years of leadership experience in sales, engineering, operations, finance, and strategic business development. SitePro serves a variety of customers in Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, …

NASHVILLE, TN — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) named Ray Wallace, Operations Manager for Gaylor Electric, as ABC 2025 Young Professional of the Year during ABC Convention 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Young Professional of the Year Award is presented annually to an individual under the age …

ATLANTA, GA — Skanska, a global construction and development firm, has promoted Matt Frey to Executive Vice President and General Manager overseeing Skanska USA Building’s Atlanta-based building operations in the Georgia region. With two decades of construction industry experience, most recently serving as Vice President and Account Manager for …

ATLANTA, GA — Skanska, a global construction and development firm, announces the promotion of Scott Cannon to the USA Building senior executive team as Regional Executive Officer (REO) for its Southeast region. In this role, Cannon will oversee operations across Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas for Skanska USA …

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Hypower LLC, a specialty and general contractor specializing in commercial electrical and utility infrastructure, announces the promotion of Raymond McCorkel as Chief Executive Officer. With 39 years of industry experience and a track record of leadership, McCorkel is set to guide Hypower into its next …

NASHVILLE, TN — Dominick J. Romano, Jr., PE, joins HNTB as Senior Project Manager supporting the firm’s alternative delivery, general engineering consultancy, and program management disciplines. In this role, he will lead the management and administration of alternative delivery and public-private partnership projects, including supporting the Tennessee Department of …

BIRMINGHAM, AL — The leadership of Alabama Associated General Contractors (Alabama AGC) announces its new board members and officers for 2025. These individuals bring construction professionals and related industries together to safeguard the interests and integrity of Alabama’s construction industry.

The Alabama AGC 2025 Executive Committee is as follows: Greer …

AUSTIN, TX — Thunder Creek Equipment names David Bertino as its new Territory Sales Manager (TSM) for the southern United States, including New Mexico, Oklahoma, Alabama, Texas, and Louisiana. Bertino joins Thunder Creek after a long career in both compact and heavy equipment sales and territory management — serving manufacturers …

ATLANTA, GA — Brad Carter, PE, has been promoted to HDR’s Transportation Manager for Georgia.

Based in Atlanta, Carter is responsible for the development and management of the transportation program including business development, workforce development, and the delivery of projects across multiple markets and service areas. He will …

ATLANTA, GA — Russell R. McMurry, PE, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT), has been elected 2024-2025 Vice President of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). AASHTO is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing highway and transportation departments in the 50 states, the …

ATLANTA, GA — Burns & McDonnell, a 100 percent employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm, announces Maria Tice to lead the Construction Group in the Southeast Region. Tice will begin her role in January 2025, following the retirement of Don Chase.

Tice, who has been with the firm …

ATLANTA, GA — Jeffrey Ratliff is the new Director of Sales and Marketing for Takeuchi-US. Ratliff replaces Henry Lawson, who is retiring after six years with the compact equipment manufacturer.
A resident of Buford, Georgia, Ratliff will be responsible for dealer sales development and national account business and …

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Alabama Associated General Contractors (Alabama AGC) recently celebrated the 2024 40 Under 40 in Construction Class at Back Forty Beer Company.

The Top 40 Under 40 Award, in partnership with Business Alabama, recognizes the achievements of the next generation of industry leaders. As an organization dedicated to …

CHICAGO, IL — The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Central Region has named Matt Ballain as its new Executive Director. Ballain has served many roles with PCI and is the current Past Chair. He most recently was Vice President and General Manager of Coreslab Structures in Indianapolis, Indiana, a position he …

NASHVILLE, TN — MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) has added Director of Preconstruction Josh Yoder to its team in Nashville, Tennessee. In his new role, Yoder will leverage his vast experience, creative approach, and MYCON’s preconstruction team to guide projects in the industrial, manufacturing, and retail sectors and beyond, from …

NASHVILLE, TN — MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) is expanding its business development team in Tennessee as the company welcomes Director of Business Development Laura LoJacono, CPSM. LoJacono has joined MYCON’s office in Nashville, Tennessee, and will oversee business development efforts in the eastern United States, focusing on the …

ATLANTA, GA — Clay Eubanks, Vice Chairman of Takeuchi, is celebrating four decades with the company. In September 1984, Eubanks was a college student who began working part time in Takeuchi’s warehouse near Atlanta, Georgia, cleaning up the facility and pulling parts from inventory. Over the next 40 …

PALM HARBOR, FL — Jeff Nelson, President of David Nelson Construction Company (DNCC), has been elected 2024-2025 Chair of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA). The announcement was made at ARTBA’s national convention, held in Amelia Island, Florida.

Nelson has been with Palm Harbor, Florida-based David Nelson …

ATLANTA, GA — Burns & McDonnell, a 100 percent employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm, announces Justin Kanitz to lead the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Group in the Southeast Region. Kanitz will be responsible for leading and growing a team of over 200 employees who provide power and gas …

ATLANTA, GA — Garver Transportation continues to expand in Georgia with the hire of Nathan Currier, PE, SE, as Senior Bridge Project Manager.

During Currier’s 15-plus years in the bridge industry, which includes over a decade of work with the Georgia Department of Transportation, Gwinnett, Cobb, Dekalb, and …

ATLANTA, GA — Kwadwo Atta, PMP, has joined HDR as the firm’s Southeast Transit Leader. Atta, based in Atlanta, Georgia, will work with teams and clients to support the development and delivery of multidisciplinary transit programs with a focus in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, …

ATLANTA, GA — Manhattan Construction Company, a national construction services firm, announces the appointment of Todd Armistead as Operations Manager and Wendy Cunningham as Director of Business Development to support a growing presence in the Southeast.

As Operations Manager, Armistead will oversee the company's Atlanta-area operations. He will advise …

AUBURN, AL — McShane Construction Company announces promotions at its Southeastern Regional Office in Auburn, Alabama.

Scott Hoppa was promoted from Senior Vice President & Regional Manager to Executive Vice President of Operations and will oversee McShane's operations nationally. Dave Meadows was promoted to Vice President & Regional Manager and …

NASHVILLE, TN — HNTB announces Tom Hutchinson, Vice President, as its Tennessee Office Leader. Hutchinson has been with the firm for nearly 17 years and most recently served as Office Sales Director and Project Director for the Atlanta, Georgia, office.

As Office Leader, Hutchinson will be responsible for managing …

MIAMI, FL — Betsey Jeffers, PE, joins HNTB as Vice President and Senior Project Manager supporting the firm’s roadway department in its South Florida offices. Jeffers has been working in the transportation sector for more than 32 years with experience in project management, roadway design, complete streets, and bicycle …

ATLANTA, GA — The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) members elect Marsha Anderson Bomar, Ph.D., AICP, ENV SP, F.ITE, F.ASCE, as President of the society for the 2025 to 2026 term. With nearly 40 years of experience, Bomar is currently the Commissioner Emeritus for the City of Atlanta …

ATLANTA, GA — Burns & McDonnell announces Dotun Famakinwa as the new Operations Director for the Southeast Region. Famakinwa, who has been with the firm for over 15 years and was named Vice President in 2022, will now oversee the day-to-day operations across multiple offices in the region.

During his …

DESTIN, FL — Neel-Schaffer announces Craig Wyatt, PE, as the new Florida Panhandle Area Manager. With nearly two decades of experience in transportation engineering and inspection, with a focus on state transportation projects, Wyatt brings extensive expertise to his new role. He will lead all the firm’s operations and …

TAMPA, FL — WSP hires Krishna Sandepudi, Ph.D., PE, SE, as Senior Vice President, National Bridges and Structures Practice Director.

Sandepudi directs a national team of technical experts, fostering client and stakeholder relationships with a focus on leveraging WSP’s 130-plus year legacy of bridge engineering. He possesses 34 years …

ATLANTA, GA — Thunder Creek Equipment names Garrison Spearman the new Territory Sales Manager for the southeastern United States, covering the states of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina.

Spearman joins Thunder Creek with both heavy equipment sales and territory management experience, as well as land development/real estate experience …

LAKE MARY, FL — Sandra Bucklew, PE joins HNTB as Vice President, Group Director and Practice Builder for the firm’s construction services group in Lake Mary, Florida. Bucklew will focus on growing the firm’s construction services practice in the state.

“Sandra’s leadership and industry experience is a perfect fit for …

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Liebherr USA, Co., appoints Shane Kuhlmey as Divisional Director for Crawler Cranes, Deep Foundation Machines, and Maritime Cranes, focusing on three major Liebherr offices in Newport News, Virginia; Miami, Florida; and Houston, Texas.

Kuhlmey transitions into this new role following a successful tenure as head …

ATLANTA, GA — David Caldwell, formerly Takeuchi’s National Product Manager, has transitioned to become the manufacturer’s new Southeast Regional Product Manager.

In his new role, Caldwell will be responsible for all dealer and national rental account support activity within a multi-state area spanning Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi. …

FORT MYERS, FL — H.W. Lochner, Inc. (Lochner), a provider of infrastructure planning and engineering services, announces that Nick Benedico, PE, has joined Lochner as Vice President, Southeast Regional Manager, reporting to the company's Chief Executive Officer, Terry Ruhl.

Lochner's Southeast Region is centered in Florida, with offices …

ORLANDO, FL — Balfour Beatty’s Florida operations announces the promotions of Amy Kennedy to Vice President in Central Florida, Vince Hull to Vice President in South Florida, and Jonathan Pearch to Vice President in South Florida. In their new roles as Vice President, they will lead teams in winning …

ATLANTA, GA — Balfour Beatty announces the promotions of Roger Schwerin and George Uschold to Vice Presidents of Operations in Georgia. These appointments reflect Balfour Beatty’s commitment to elevating the company’s leadership bench strength to meet the expanding needs of clients in the commercial, multifamily, hospitality, education, and special projects …

ATLANTA, GA — Burns & McDonnell announces key promotions to lead its growing team of engineering, construction, and consulting professionals in the Southeast.
Burns & McDonnell, a 100 percent employee-owned firm, continues to add to its regional staff of 380 employee-owners, nearly double the total from five years ago.

“The …

ATLANTA, GA — Manhattan Construction Co. announces Jason McFadden's appointment as Vice President of its Atlanta business unit. McFadden will oversee the region’s preconstruction and construction services and client relations.

"We're excited to announce that Jason has joined our team of builders in Manhattan," said John Reyhan, President …

ATLANTA, GA — Takeuchi-US names Scott Utzman its new Attachment Specialist. In this role, Utzman will be responsible for attachment sales and support for the company’s dealer and national rental accounts throughout North America. He will work with dealer management, sales personnel, and their customers to demonstrate, promote, and support …

ATLANTA, GA — With the recent addition of Tshiams Katala, PE, CFM, CDPESC, MS4CECI, as Drainage Leader in Atlanta, Garver is poised to tackle drainage and stormwater challenges facing DOTs, municipalities, and other state and local agencies.

A drainage leader with 20 years of experience in engineering practice and …

ATLANTA, GA — The Walsh Group, one of the largest construction service providers in the United States, announces the promotion of Duane Petersen to President of the company’s national Water Division. Peterson will be based out of the Atlanta, Georgia, office.

As President, Petersen will provide executive leadership over …

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Thornton Tomasetti, an international organization of engineers and scientists, announces that Margie Hess, a veteran project management professional, recently joined its Renewal practice.

Based in the Fort Lauderdale office, the new Vice President will be assisting the firm’s clients with planning, coordination, and oversight …

FRANKFORT, KY — Modigent, an infrastructure, technology, and energy solutions company, announces the appointment of Chris Schulken as the Southeast Regional President as part of a strategy to evolve Modigent's operating model to better support its current geographical footprint while planning for tomorrow's growth. Schulken will work closely with …

KNOXVILLE, TN — Carol Frederick, a recently retired Cost Estimator, has been honored with the Iris Award by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Tennessee. Frederick received recognition at the Build Knoxville Awards, celebrating her career and contributions to the construction industry, particularly in championing the role of …

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 …

MIAMI, FL — Modjeski and Masters (M&M) announces the firm's expansion into Miami following the hiring of Regional Director Sybille Bayard, PE.

Bayard brings her extensive experience in the structural design of bridges, underground structures, and miscellaneous highway structures to M&M’s operations in Miami and the surrounding region. Throughout …

TAMPA, FL — Sundt Construction, Inc., adds Tim Smith as a Project Executive to its Industrial Group. Smith will focus on the growth of Sundt’s water and wastewater market in Florida.

“Tim’s 25 years of technical expertise, management, and business development in the industry will serve us well. He …

TAMPA, FL — VHB announces that Kathleen Keen, PE, has been named Managing Director of its Gulf Coast offices. An engineer and 14-year veteran of the company, Keen will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of VHB’s Tampa and Sarasota offices, as well as developing and implementing strategies …

BIRMINGHAM, AL — The Alabama Associated General Contractors (Alabama AGC) announces the addition of Byron McCain as its Workforce Development Director.

McCain retired from the Construction Education Foundation of Alabama, bringing a wealth of experience into his new role. McCain is prepared to address the workforce needs of the construction …

HUNTSVILLE, AL — Jason Leggett, PE, joins Neel-Schaffer as a Senior Project Manager based in Huntsville, Alabama. Leggett brings 20 years of engineering design and project management experience in multiple disciplines.

He has worked in the public sector for the last 13 years, serving the last nine years as …

HUNTSVILLE, AL — Turner Construction Company’s Huntsville office promotes Joe Botto, a construction industry veteran of 30 years, to the role of Self-Perform Operations (SPO) Manager. In this role, Botto will oversee all the trade work performed by Turner teams throughout the business unit’s northeast Alabama footprint.

“Joe …

KNOXVILLE, TN — Messer Construction Co. promotes Kyle Scoble, Doug Snover, and Tyler Steigerwald to the role of Project Executive.

Scoble joined Messer in 2007 after graduating from the University of Tennessee with a civil engineering degree. His project experience includes the Tennessee Air National Guard's KC-135 Maintenance …

OCOEE, FL — Vermeer Southeast (VSE), a 100 percent employee-owned company, announces the promotion of David Kintz from Vice President of Operations to Chief Operating Officer.

Since joining VSE in 2007, Kintz has served in multiple roles over his tenure. He first started in sales for the company’s Caribbean territories …

ATLANTA, GA — Swinerton announces the addition of Project Executive Rashad Morton to its regional health care team in response to the increase in demand for construction and renovation of medical facilities. Morton is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

“At Swinerton, we have a passion for building spaces that have the …

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — The Weitz Company welcomes Ruben Bravo to his new role as Business Development Director for the company’s Fort Lauderdale office. With over two decades of experience paired with an international perspective, Bravo is positioned to lead a new chapter of growth in South Florida.

Bravo began …

MONTGOMERY, AL — Raymond “Buzz” Powell joins the Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) staff as its first Technical Director, following a career at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) at Auburn University. Powell retired from NCAT in September 2023 after 24 years of service, including oversight of the Test Track …

NASHVILLE, TN — Sundt Construction promotes Lonnie Emmert to Field Superintendent. Emmert currently supports Sundt’s work to improve the Nashville Metro Water Services KR Harrington and Omohundro Water Treatment Plants.

“Lonnie’s diverse experience in progressive civil construction is an asset to our team,” said Sundt Project Executive Steve Van Loan …

TAMPA, FL — Skanska names Tracy Hunt, a 26-year company leader, as Executive Vice President and General Manager overseeing the organization’s building and construction operations for the state of Florida.

“The depth and breadth of our internal talent here at Skanska continues to inspire. I am confident that in …

TAMPA, FL — Sunil Doddapaneni, PE, joins HNTB, an infrastructure solutions firm, in the West Florida office as a Deputy Group Director for traffic services. Doddapaneni brings 20 years of experience in traffic operations, transportation planning, and ITS signal design projects. Doddapaneni will be based in Tampa.

Prior …

OCOEE, FL — Kevin Palmer, PE, joins HNTB as a Project Director supporting technology and tolling projects. Palmer is a transportation professional with 30 years of experience advancing major toll programs and driving the implementation of emerging technologies.

Palmer specializes in program and project management, systems engineering, specifications development, …

TAMPA, FL — Bill Jones, PE, rejoins HNTB as a Senior Project Manager and Vice President, supporting project and program delivery as well as design build strategy and delivery efforts. Jones brings nearly 25 years of professional engineering experience to his role in Tampa, including both public and private …

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 …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) recently inducted Elizabeth "Liz" Stutts, VHB Transit Development Lead, into the 2023 Hall of Fame during a ceremony that recognized her significant and lasting impact advancing public transportation in Florida. This is the highest honor that FPTA bestows. Only 22 …

ATLANTA, GA — KAI Enterprises announces the hiring of Tracy Barlow, PMP, NICET-L2, as Vice President of its construction management division, 360 Construction Services (360 CS) at its Atlanta office.

With more than 37 years of industry experience, Barlow is a program director and management professional with a specific …

ATLANTA, GA — With the recent addition of Jeff Clayton, P.E., as Transportation Team Leader in Atlanta, Garver continues to strengthen its impact in Georgia.

Clayton — a Georgia native who holds two degrees from Georgia Tech — comes to Garver with knowledge of the state’s transportation networks and …

BIRMINGHAM, AL –– Alabama Association of General Contractors (Alabama AGC) members gathered at Back Forty Beer Company for the 6th Top Forty Under Forty event to celebrate the future leaders of Alabama's construction industry. The Top 40 Under 40 Award, presented in collaboration with Business Alabama, acknowledges the outstanding efforts …

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Vulcan Materials Company, the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates, announces the following leadership changes, effective immediately.

Thompson S. (Tom) Baker II, previously Vulcan's Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed to the position of President. In this role, Baker will continue to lead enterprise-wide strategic …

JACKSONVILLE, FL — Terry Kagler has lived in Florida for over five years, and he is well acquainted with Florida aviation, having served as the Electrical Engineer of Record on projects for airports of all sizes across the state and country. When the opportunity to support those airports alongside two …

MIAMI, FL — Santiago (Sandy) Amores has been named South Florida Local Business Leader at WSP, an engineering, environment, and professional services consultancy.

Amores, who has been with WSP for seven years — most recently as a Vice President leading the South Florida transit and rail group — has …

TAMPA, FL — Sundt Construction adds Adam Greiner and Hunter Klein to its Florida office.

Greiner joins as an Assistant Project Manager. Greiner will be responsible for ensuring operations and quality for process and instrumentation and electrical work on Sundt’s projects. He graduated with his degree in design engineering technology …

ATLANTA, GA — Swinerton, a general contractor with nationwide offices, announces the promotions of four executives in its Atlanta office. These include: Parker Schoening, Project Executive; Roya Vermillion, Preconstruction Executive; Eddy Einem, Senior Project Manager and Division Aviation Market Leader; and Brandon Tessier, Senior Project …

JACKSONVILLE, FL — T. Parker McCrary joins HNTB as Deputy Program Manager for freight and logistics in the Southeast Division. In this role, he will support clients in the Southeast and across the country with maximizing and advancing their freight and logistics infrastructure programs. McCrary’s expertise includes transportation technology, intermodal …

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, …

ORLANDO, FL — Bryan Bernardo has been promoted to Regional Manager for construction in Florida, where he will lead a growing team managing commercial and industrial projects for Burns & McDonnell. Bernardo has more than 35 years of experience in construction project management and executive construction leadership roles.

“Bryan …

TAMPA, FL — Sundt Construction promotes David Rieken to Vice President and Regional Manager responsible for municipal water and wastewater work in the southeastern United States.

“David’s expertise in water and wastewater construction combined with his leadership skills brings tremendous value as we build our presence in the southeast United …

ORLANDO, FL — Eric M. Jimenez, PE, Vice President and Director of Southeast Operations of Ardmore Roderick, was awarded the 2023 Engineer of the Year Award by Florida Engineering Society (FES). The Engineer of the Year Award is given annually to a member of FES who best exemplifies …

ATLANTA, GA — Swinerton, a general contractor with offices nationwide, is adding another construction expert to its team and extending its inroads within the Atlanta commercial construction arena. Katayoon "Kat" Alavian joins the Atlanta office as Director of Special Projects just in time to set up shop this fall …

MIAMI, FL — As part of its growth plan to increase market share in large-scale projects and expand into new sectors, Shawmut Design and Construction hires Julio Cruz as a Project Executive in South Florida.

In his role, Cruz will leverage his 25 years of experience to lead large, ground-up …

NASHVILLE, TN — MYCON General Contractors, Inc. (MYCON) promotes Chip Myers, Partner and Project Director, to Vice President. Chip, who grew up in the business, officially joined MYCON in 2016 as a Project Engineer and since then had forged a path through the ranks, gaining hands-on experience and knowledge …

ORLANDO, FL — Leopardo, a private construction company, announces that Joshua McCollom has joined its Orlando office as Vice President of Operations. As a member of the senior leadership team, he will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations for all construction, project management, and project administration activities within …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Florida) elects Elizabeth Camargo, AIA, as its President for 2025. She previously served as one of four Vice Presidents in 2023.

In 2004 Camargo founded EC Architecture+Design, an architecture and interior design firm in Miami …

TAMPA, FL — Sundt’s Industrial Group hires Dale Purcell as a Project Superintendent and Brant Singletary as Project Manager for its Florida operations.

“As our presence in the Southeast continues to grow, we are excited to welcome Dale and Brant to our team,” said David Rieken, Regional Manager …

ATLANTA, GA — 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 …

ATLANTA, GA — Skanska announces Kay Jefferson as Vice President of Business Development of its Atlanta building operations. Jefferson brings a breadth of experience to the Atlanta market, including nearly 20 years of experience in business development, strategic marketing, community engagement, and operations, and over 10 years of experience in …

JACKSONVILLE, FL — Angela Schedel, Ph.D., P.E., joins HDR as its Director of Coastal Programs, based in Jacksonville, Florida. In this position, she will strengthen and accelerate the firm's efforts in helping communities face coastal zone impacts.

Schedel brings extensive experience in equipping the industry with hazard-resilient best practices. …

TAMPA, FL — Stantec hires Paula Gartner to lead its transportation business in the Gulf Coast region. Gartner brings more than 30 years of engineering consulting experience to the role. She will be responsible for managing and growing Stantec’s transportation business in the region, including two of the firm’s largest …

MIAMI, FL — As part of its growth plan to increase market share in large-scale projects and expand into new sectors, Shawmut Design and Construction, a national construction management firm, hires Alexis Leal as Head of Florida. Leal is tasked with leading the team in the diversification of sectors …

RIDGEWAY, SC — BOMAG Americas announces a new National Accounts Manager plus recent additions to its regional rental sales manager (RSM) team. Having a sales manager dedicated to national and larger regional rental chains plus RSMs serving smaller territories allows BOMAG to enhance the level of sales support it offers …

BIRMINGHAM, AL — The Alabama Associated General Contractors (Alabama AGC) recognized the most innovative projects, safety efforts, and other victors of the statewide construction industry at the annual BUILDSouth Awards Ceremony at the Club in Birmingham.

The BUILDSouth Awards celebrate members who have made achievements in safety, workforce expansion, and …

WINDERMERE, FL — Halff, an employee-owned, diverse, and multidiscipline professional engineering and architecture firm in Central Florida for more than 35 years, has opened an office in Orange County in Windermere, Florida.

Duane Booth, an Orlando native, will oversee the Windermere office as Operations Manager. He brings 36 …

ALPHARETTA, GA — Architecture, design, and strategy firm NELSON Worldwide welcomes Aaron Nacey as Senior Project Manager for the Civic, Community, Justice, & Education (CCJ&E) practice. In his new role, Nacey will cross-collaborate with the client, design, and contracting teams to successfully navigate project scopes, schedules, and budgets from ideation …

NASHVILLE, TN — Alston Construction announces the promotion of Wayne Francis to Vice President/General Manager of the Nashville office. With nearly 40 years of experience in the construction industry, Francis has a proven track record of success and leadership.

Francis joined Alston in 2020 as Project Director, where he quickly …

TAMPA, FL — Sundt Construction’s Industrial Group hires Mario Duncan in Florida as a Senior Project Engineer.

“We’re excited to have Mario back with Sundt,” said David Rieken, Regional Manager for Sundt’s Industrial Group. “His knowledge of Sundt and experience in the industry will help us grow in …

ATLANTA, GA — Colline Hernandez-Ayala joins Perkins&Will’s Atlanta, Georgia, studio to lead its Urban Multifamily/Mixed-Use practice in the U.S. Southeast. In her leadership role as a Principal, Hernandez-Ayala will focus on planning and design for mixed-use residential development projects — a specialty she has honed over the past three …

ATLANTA, GA — WSP USA, an engineering, environment, and professional services consultancy, hires Kung Ven as the firm's Energy Business Line Leader for its Southeast region.

In this role, Ven will manage the growth and performance of energy sector projects with a focus on generation, transmission and distribution, decarbonization, …

MERRITT ISLAND, FL — Christopher Elden, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, an executive with over 30 years of experience in management and operations, joins The Austin Company. Elden will serve as Project Executive for Austin's aerospace and defense work out of the company's new office in Merritt Island, Florida. …

TAMPA, FL — Ellison Construction, formerly EWI Construction, a construction management firm in the Tampa Bay area, announces Cory Ellison as President and Brady Harris as the company's new Executive Vice President and partner of the firm.

Cory has been with Ellison Construction since its inception in 2007. Starting …

DOTHAN, AL — Construction Partners, Inc. (CPI or Construction Partners), a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company specializing in the construction and maintenance of roadways across six southeastern states, announces — in accordance with the company's management succession plan — that Greg Hoffman will succeed Alan Palmer as Chief Financial Officer. …

ATLANTA, GA — ARCO Design/Build announces a transition in key leadership, as Rick Schultze, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of the parent company, retires as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and continues to serve as Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mark Mummert, former President and current Co-Chairman of the parent …

ATLAS DULUTH, GA — When Felecia Basolo opens her dashboard, an onslaught of information overwhelms the screen. “There are hundreds, maybe even thousands of people involved with federal aid,” she said. “I just try to keep all the chaos moving forward.”

As Deputy Program Manager of the Local Administered Projects …

MOBILE, AL — The Mobile Section of the Alabama Associated General Contractors of America (AlabamaAGC) was honored to have Mobile’s Mayor Sandy Stimpson as the guest speaker for their Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers held at the Country Club of Mobile with a record crowd of members and guests. …

ORLANDO, FL — VHB is expanding its aviation practice with the addition of Dave DuBois as Senior Airport Planner in the Southeast. DuBois will collaborate with VHB aviation clients to enhance their airport planning projects, implement sustainability, and navigate the significant investments set aside for aviation in the recently passed …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Beverly L. Frank, AIA, LEED AP, is the new President of the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Florida). An architect whose work spans multiple Florida public universities, municipal and civic work, and several projects for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Frank's Tampa Bay-based, …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — COWI North America, Inc. (COWI) announces that John Westphal, P.E., has joined COWI in North America as a Head of Section/Associate Project Director to support the growing Southeast Transportation team.

Westphal brings with him over 18 years of experience in engineering design, construction, contract administration, and …

ORLANDO, FL — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that Cliff Wilson, PE, has been named Operating Unit Manager over the firm’s Florida and Southern Alabama offices. The firm has offices as far south as Sarasota and as far north as Jacksonville and Pensacola, Florida. Wilson …

ORLANDO, FL — VHB expands their transportation management, design, and operations team in the southeast with the addition of Todd Long as Senior Transportation Engineering Manager in Orlando. Long's insight on complex transportation projects for federal, state, and local governments will be instrumental in helping communities increase capacity and make …

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. — HOK promotes Roger Schwabacher, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, to Design Principal in its Washington, D.C., Tampa, and Miami studios. He takes over in Washington, D.C., for Bill Hellmuth, FAIA, LEED AP, who recently announced that he will retire in April 2023. In addition to his …

JACKSONVILLE, FL — RS&H announces that Bryan Nicol has joined the national architecture, engineering, and consulting (AEC) firm as Chief Strategy Officer. Nicol will lead the development and execution of the firm’s strategic initiatives, short- and long-term growth objectives, and new business and expansion opportunities, working closely with RS&H’s senior …

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 …

MIAMI, FL — Mario Nuevo, PE, has been named as Vice President and South Florida Office Leader for HNTB Corporation. Based in Miami, Nuevo brings multiple decades of engineering, construction, and infrastructure consulting experience to the firm. His leadership will help address South Florida’s growing mobility needs by delivering …

ATLANTA, GA — Freese and Nichols welcomes Gregg Hudock, PE, as Leader of the firm’s water resource design team in Georgia. A skilled dam engineer and solutions-oriented integrator of all the dam-related technical practice areas, he can help clients address dam safety issues, water supply needs, and flood-impact mitigation. …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Jim Boxold, AICP, joins HNTB Corporation as Government Relations Officer and Vice President in Florida. In this role, Boxold will be responsible for helping advance transportation priorities and projects for HNTB clients throughout Florida, calling on his nearly two decades of state government experience, which culminated …

TAMPA, FL — Barton Malow Builders appoints Larry Arndt as Senior Director to lead the firm’s growing Tampa office, which recently relocated to a new space in the Westshore District. A 30-year veteran of the design and construction industry, Arndt also serves as Barton Malow’s National Healthcare Leader with cross-market …

TAMPA, FL — Sundt Construction hires Aaron Holtz as a new Project Director in its Industrial Group.

"Aaron's experience and work ethic will be a great addition to our Group," said Brad Tackett, Business Development Manager for Sundt's Industrial Group. "He will be an excellent asset in our efforts …

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.

ATLANTA, GA — The State Transportation Board of Georgia elected its new executive leadership team at its monthly board meeting. Kevin Abel was named Chairman; Robert Brown was named Vice Chairman; and Ann R. Purcell was named Secretary. The new positions are effective immediately. Board elections are held annually to …

LAKELAND, FL — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that it has hired Jeff PeQueen, PE, as Senior Project Engineer in its water practice, with an emphasis on stormwater site/civil design. PeQueen will be based in the firm’s Lakeland, Florida, office.

With more than 33 years …

NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner Butch Eley has named Will Reid as its Chief Engineer and Deputy Commissioner.

Chief Engineer Paul Degges will serve as the Chief Policy Advisor, focusing on legislation and federal affairs. Degges' career at TDOT began in 1986 as an engineering student …

ATLANTA, GA — Rodney Harper has been named District Manager for the Southeast United States. The appointment was made by Kent Godbersen, GOMACO’s Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing. He replaces Vinnie Miller, who had managed the territory since 1975 and will be retiring from GOMACO. …

MAITLAND, FL — Burns & McDonnell promotes 35 employee-owners across the U.S. to the Principal Group after their contribution to a record year of sales and growth in 2021 for the 100 percent employee-owned engineering, construction, and architecture firm.

Last year, Burns & McDonnell supported 17,000 projects, grew by nearly …

MAITLAND, FL — Neel-Schaffer, Inc., announces that Joe Margio, PE, has joined the firm and will serve as a Senior Project Manager based in the firm’s Maitland, Florida, office.

Margio has 37 years of experience as a Project Manager and Engineer of Record for a wide variety of …

NASHVILLE, TN — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that Jon Long, PE, LEED AP, has joined the firm as an Assistant Business Unit Manager in Nashville, Tennessee, to support the firm’s growth in the health care market.

Prior to joining Dewberry, Long was an Operations …

NASHVILLE, TN — Gresham Smith announces the passing of Batey M. Gresham Jr., AIA — one of the firm's founders. He was 88 years old.

"Our hearts are heavy today," said Gresham Smith CEO Rodney Chester. "Our firm, our profession, and our communities have lost a leader who inspired …

ORLANDO, FL — VHB welcomes Danielle Van De Loo, PE, as Senior Project Manager on the Orlando Land Development team. She will lead the development, design, and permitting of new land development projects across Central Florida. With an increasing annual population of more than 300,000 residents, Van De Loo …

SARASOTA, FL — VHB is strengthening its integrated approach to projects in the Sunshine State by naming Demond Hazley, PE, as Managing Director of VHB Gulf Coast. Hazley's multidisciplinary background and client commitment will be instrumental in leading the Sarasota and Tampa offices at a time of booming population …

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 …

ORLANDO, FL — VHB welcomes Amr El-Agroudy, Ph.D., P.E., as Senior Water Resources Manager in Orlando, Florida. El-Agroudy brings insight into water resources practices that will help public and private clients address climate issues while reimagining communities.

El-Agroudy has more than 30 years of international and local experience enhancing …

TAMPA, FL — Walter P Moore has a history of successfully executing design-build projects. In an effort to continue these relationships and build new ones, the international engineering firm promotes Scott Martin as the Design-Build Market Leader.

“The design-build market has grown tremendously and is expected to account for nearly …

ATLANTA, GA — Brian Burch, PE, joins HNTB as a Senior Project Manager in the Southeast Division where he will focus on project delivery throughout the multi-state region, which includes North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Tennessee. Working out of the Atlanta office, Burch brings nearly three …

ORLANDO, FL — HDR’s Andre “Andy” Lauzier has been appointed to serve as the American Council of Engineering Companies Transportation Committee Chairman for the 2022-23 term. Lauzier, HDR’s Transportation Planning and Design Director based in Florida, was selected by the ACEC leadership and announced at the annual ACEC convention. …

ORLANDO, FL — VHB welcomes Sunserea (Dalton) Gates, PE, as Senior Project Manager in the Orlando Transportation Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) group. Gates will help VHB clients navigate the social, environmental, and economic effects of critical transportation projects while providing National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) experience, perspective, and …

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 …

TAMPA, FL — Tim Devine, Jr., AIA, NCARB, has been named Federal Architecture Principal, where he will work to develop partnerships with clients, from the pursuit phase to project delivery, including programming, design, and construction close-out.

Devine supports the Southeast region, bringing more than 35 years of design expertise …

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 …

ATLANTA, GA — The Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia) announces Phillip Noblett, a Superintendent with Alston Construction Company, LLC, has received the Safety Leadership Award.

As the statewide chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. (AGC of America), AGC Georgia presents the Safety Leadership …

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, …

ORLANDO, FL — David Cerione joins HNTB as a National Practice Consultant and Vice President for the firm’s aviation practice. In this role, he will support aviation clients nationwide in the oversight and delivery of capital improvement programs. Cerione joins HNTB from another consulting firm where he served as National …

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., …

ATLANTA, GA — AECOM, an infrastructure consulting firm, announces the appointment of John D. Wright as its Metro Atlanta Lead. In this role, Wright will develop strategic relationships with key stakeholders and oversee the delivery of a broad range of infrastructure projects spanning numerous market sectors in the Metro …

ATLANTA, GA — Takeuchi-US names Joseph Funk as its new Regional Business Manager (RBM) for the Mid-Atlantic region. Funk will be responsible for all sales development and activity in that multi-state region, including dealer development, dealer recruitment, inventory control,  forecasting, program promotion, and communication.

“Joseph has a lot of enthusiasm …

KENNESAW, GA — CROFT & Associates announces the promotion of Earl Smith, a 37-year veteran of the industry, to the position of Vice President.

As Vice President, he will continue to serve as the Business Unit Director for CROFT’s Local Government Market where he leads operations and overall project …

MIAMI, FL — Global design firm Stantec promotes Adriana Jaegerman to Senior Vice President and Business Leader for its global Buildings practice. In this role, Jaegerman will provide leadership across Stantec’s entire Building practice and work with leaders in the firm’s architecture, buildings engineering, and interior design disciplines to ensure …

ORLANDO, FL — VHB announces the addition of a new environmental team member who will elevate sustainability across markets for a broad range of clients. Chuck Smith, PWS, joins the Orlando, Florida, office as Director of Environmental Services. He will lead business development, client care, staff mentorship, and growth …

TAMPA, FL — HDR names Erin Hunt, P.E., to succeed Glen Ellmers as President of its global water practice, upon Ellmers’ retirement in June. For the past three years, Hunt has served as Area Manager for HDR’s operations in Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi. In her new role, she will …

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, …

KNOXVILLE, TN — Power Equipment, a Bramco company, announces the promotion of Tim Hancock to General Manager, Credit and Finance. Hancock replaces Jim McNeillie, who after 40 years has retired from Power Equipment. Hancock will lead the credit and finance department for all Power branches.

“Tim has been …

TAMPA, FL — Modjeski and Masters (M&M), a company focusing on the design, inspection, and rehabilitation of all bridge types, including long-span and movable structures, announces the firm's expansion into Florida following the hiring of Regional Director Wael Odeh, PE.

Odeh brings his experience overseeing bridge and highway design …

ATLANTA, GA — For an unprecedented fifth time, Takeuchi-US recognizes Bill Smith of Cobb County Tractor in Marietta, Georgia, as its top-performing dealer salesperson in North America. Smith took top honors for the year 2021 after ranking No. 1 in retail sales for North America.

“Bill is the type of …

ATLANTA, GA — Superior Rigging & Erecting, a crane, rigging, and erecting company with locations in Atlanta, Georgia, and Orlando, Florida, looked back on 70 years of business in their recent anniversary conference. Nick Saban, Head Coach of the University of Alabama football team, spoke at the event in …

ATLANTA, GA — VHB welcomes Jason Dickerson, PE, to its Atlanta office as State & Local Government Market Leader. In this new role, Dickerson will be instrumental in positioning VHB’s integrated team of transportation, environmental services, and planning and design professionals for continued success serving public sector clients across …

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Tractor and Equipment Company (TEC) promotes two long-time employees to new roles. DeVaughn Pettit took over the position of President from Chad Stracener, who is now the company’s CEO.

“My top priority as CEO is focusing on our customers’ product support experience,” Stracener said. “We have …

FAIRBURN, GA — H&E Equipment Services Inc. (H&E) announces the opening of its new Fairburn, Georgia, rental branch. It is the company’s fourth Atlanta-area facility and its sixth in the state of Georgia.

The 9,692-square-foot facility sits on 4.5 acres with a fully fenced yard area, offices, and a separate …

MARTIN COUNTY, FL — An HDR project in Florida recently received a 2022 Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). The state-winning project advanced to the national ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards competition, which culminates with the announcement of national award winners at the Engineering Excellence Awards …

NASHVILLE, TN — Nabholz announces its second Tennessee location is now open in Nashville. The Portland office will continue to house the regional service and industrial group. With the addition of a construction group in Nashville, Nabholz continues to build on their brand as a one-stop shop for Tennessee customers. …

ATLANTA, GA — Lori Sand, AICP, joins HNTB as Transit Planning Director and Associate Vice President. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Sand will play a key role in HNTB’s planning practice in Georgia and Tennessee by leveraging her career-long experience in working with clients across the state on a variety …

ORLANDO, FL — Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Aty, a Professor and Trustee Chair at the University of Central Florida’s (UCF) Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering, is the 2022 recipient of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) S.S. Steinberg Award.

Abdel-Aty has been a Professor for 27 …

ORLANDO, FL — Global design firm DLR Group has been selected to design the new Orange Technical College - East Campus. Orange Technical College, part of Orange County Public Schools, encompasses five technical college campuses across Central Florida and is integrating a new vision to achieve specialized curriculum at each …

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, …

ATLANTA, GA — HNTB Corporation names Tim Morgan, PE, as its Office Leader for the firm’s Atlanta office and Darius Broughton as its new Metro Atlanta Client Service Leader.

ATLANTA, GA — Takeuchi-US names Eric Wenzel as its new Southeast Regional Business Manager (RBM). Wenzel will be responsible for managing all sales activity in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi. His duties will include dealer development and recruitment, inventory control, forecasting, promotions, and the support of national and direct accounts. …

KNOXVILLE, TN — Power Equipment, a member of the Bramco family of companies, announces the promotion of Andy Moon to President following the retirement of Chris Gaylor at the end of February 2022. This promotion is effective, March 1, 2022. In his new role, Moon will continue to lead …

MOBILE, AL — Volkert, Inc. announces that former Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board David Allsbrook has stepped down as CEO and, with the endorsement of the board of directors, appoints President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Thomas Hand as his successor to lead Volkert. Allsbrook has served …

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 …

NORCROSS, GA — At an event held in conjunction with this year’s Associated Equipment Distributors meeting, Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc., recognized NED (National Equipment Dealers) as its top dealer of 2021.

NED, through the recent merger of Four Seasons Equipment, May Heavy Equipment, Rob’s Hydraulics Inc. …

OCOEE, FL — Vermeer Southeast (VSE), a 100 percent employee-owned company (ESOP), announces the promotion of Scott Coley to CEO, succeeding Kris Den Besten, who will continue to serve as Chairman of the company’s board of directors.

While Den Besten helped lead VSE with a steady vision resulting in …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — FINLEY Engineering Group (FINLEY), a Tallahassee-based bridge design and construction engineering firm, announces the promotion of Patrick Noble, P.E., S.E. and Ivan Liu, P.E. to Senior Bridge Engineers.

Noble has been a member of FINLEY’s team in Tallahassee, Florida, since October of 2015. He has a master’s …

ORLANDO, FL — The Caldwell Group Inc. has recruited to strategic roles in Florida. Caldwell has hired from a channel partner to position the company for continued growth in this key marketplace.

Ben Blasio and Ryan Chambless, both based in central Florida, near Orlando, have joined as an independent …

ATLANTA, GA — Fabricio Ponce, PE, VHB Managing Director - Atlanta, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Council for Quality Growth (CQG) in Atlanta, Georgia. The CQG works on behalf of the development industry and in collaboration with elected officials and government staff to make …

ATLANTA, GA — Joseph Huling, the National Service and Warranty Manager for Takeuchi-US, is now also overseeing the company’s Technical Service Training Department. Huling joined Takeuchi in 2017 as a Regional Service Manager before being promoted to National Service and Warranty Manager in early 2020.

In his expanded …

TAMPA, FL — Angela Holcomb, AIA, ACHA, joins HDR as a Health Principal based in the Tampa architecture studio. In this position, Holcomb will be a leader for HDR’s health practice in Florida, employing over 20 years of health care-focused architecture experience. As the new Health Principal in Tampa, …

KNOXVILLE, TN — Power Equipment, a Bramco company, announces the promotion of Justin Kiser to Regional Sales Manager for East Tennessee. In his new position, Kiser is responsible for leading the East Tennessee sales team, including the Knoxville, Kingsport, and Chattanooga areas, and for the promotion and sale of …

MIAMI, FL — EquipmentShare, a nationwide equipment rental company powered by T3 technology, announces that it has completed an acquisition of equipment fleet and operations from six Trekker Tractor locations in the state of Florida including Miami, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Fort Myers.

Though the name …

ATLANTA, GA — David Caldwell and Lee Padgett of Takeuchi-US have expanded their product manager responsibilities to encompass new duties that take advantage of their expertise in the compact equipment industry.

Caldwell is now Takeuchi’s National Product Manager. In his new role, he will oversee new product development and rollouts …

ATLANTA, GA — Takeuchi-US employees, including President Jeff Stewart, recently presented the Banks Jackson Food Bank in Commerce, Georgia, with enough food for 200 Thanksgiving dinners and an extra $2,550 to buy additional turkeys to feed even more needy families. This donation, worth a total of about $4,000, started …

FAYETTEVILLE, GA — CASE Construction Equipment donated a TV450B compact track loader (CTL) and numerous attachments to Camp Southern Ground, a multi-missioned nonprofit organization in Fayetteville, Georgia, founded by Zac Brown of Zac Brown Band. For the majority of the year, Camp Southern Ground is committed to supporting veteran mental …

JACKSONVILLE, FL — Kenworth of Jacksonville has relocated its full-service dealership to a larger, newly constructed facility to meet increasing Kenworth customer demands due to residential and commercial growth in the greater Jacksonville area.

The 55,000-square-foot facility features 28 service bays and a 2,000-square-foot visual parts display supported by a …

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. …

ORLANDO, FL — Burns & McDonnell hires Richard Pruss, PE and Justin Sobol to expand the 100 percent employee-owned firm's teams that support the aerospace, defense, space, manufacturing, commercial, water, and wastewater industries.

Pruss will serve as a Regional Global Facilities Manager, concentrating on the firm’s aerospace, defense, and space …

A critical part of northeast Florida’s transportation network, the Interstate 10 and U.S. 301 interchange near Baldwin is receiving a $107 million major upgrade.

“The reconstruction project is designed to accommodate increased truck traffic making the northbound U.S. 301 to eastbound I-10 movement,” says Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary …

KNOXVILLE, TN — Power Equipment Company, a member of the Bramco family of companies, announces the promotion of its East Tennessee Regional Sales Manager, Matt McQueen, to be an officer of the company as Vice President. This promotion is effective January 1, 2022.

“Matt has truly been a …

HUNTSVILLE, AL — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that Marvin Griffin, PE, has joined the firm as the Federal Lead and Business Manager for the firm’s Huntsville, Alabama, office.

With more than 27 years serving as an Army Engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of …

JACKSONVILLE, FL — The BILCO Company announces it has hired FG Building Products as its sales representative for selling specialty access commercial building products in Southeast Florida.

FG Building Products, based in Jacksonville, specializes in materials for building exteriors and offers a wide range of products. The company provides support …

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 …

SAVANNAH, GA — Grove River Machinery, located in Richmond Hill, Georgia, just outside of Savannah, is now a National Equipment Dealers, LLC (NED) company. NED, LLC recently finalized the acquisition of Grove River Machinery, which will expand the NED organization into the state of Georgia, where the company hopes …

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 …

MARYVILLE, TN — Robert Taylor, President and COO of the Taylor Group of Companies, announces the expansion of products available in parts of Tennessee to include Hyundai Construction Equipment. For over 90 years, Taylor has provided its customers with material handling equipment, parts, and service support. Taylor …

NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) has named Brad Freeze as Chief Engineer - Assistant Director. Freeze will provide strategic leadership in communications and interact with the Mayor’s Office and the Council and work collaboratively with other Metropolitan Government departments and agencies as part …

ORLANDO, FL — VHB welcomes Matt Lamb, PE, as Southeast Regional Manager for the company’s Florida and Georgia operations. Lamb takes on the role as VHB’s current RM and Senior Vice President, Dave Mulholland, PE, transitions to VHB’s Chief Technology Officer, helping to lead and drive data- and …

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 …

ATLANTA, GA — JE Dunn Construction announces the promotion of Marques Lowe to the role of Regional Safety Director for the company’s East Region that includes offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Charleston, Nashville, Raleigh, Savannah, and Tampa.

Lowe joined JE Dunn in 2020, serving as Safety Manager for its Carolinas division, …

ATLANTA, GA — The S/L/A/M Collaborative (SLAM) announces a new leadership team model for the firm’s sports studio. Marc Clear has been named Sports Practice Leader, Dane Hawthorne has been named Sports Design Leader, Emily Burton will serve as Director of Business Development for Sports + Recreation, and Bobby Carter …

ORLANDO, FL — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that Jon Miller, PE, has joined the firm as an Associate and Senior Project Manager based in Orlando, Florida.

With more than three decades of experience, Miller brings a range of experience on major and minor transportation …

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 …

ATLANTA, GA — JE Dunn Construction announces the hiring of Mishaune Sawyer as its new Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the company’s east region. JE Dunn’s East Region encompasses offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Charleston, Nashville, Raleigh, Savannah, and Tampa.

Sawyer brings more than 19 years of professional …

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 …

LOUISVILLE, MS — Taylor Machine Works, Inc., a manufacturer of heavy industrial lift trucks and distributor of multiple lines of allied products, is partnering with Bell Trucks of America, Inc. to become the Bell Articulated Dump Trucks and Bell Tracked Carriers dealer in the states of Tennessee and Mississippi. …

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 …

ORLANDO, FL — VHB advances growth in its real estate and planning division by welcoming Greg Alban as Senior Design Lead to its landscape architecture practice serving Orlando and the Southeast.

Alban brings 23 years of leading hospitality, residential, retail, and commercial real estate landscape design projects in more than …

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 …

ATLANTA, GA — VHB advances growth in Atlanta by welcoming Jenny Wang as a Senior Transit Planner and Project Manager to its Atlanta Transportation Systems practice and the Southeast markets.

Prior to joining VHB, Wang was instrumental in advancing major transit projects in the Atlanta metro region, including the Campbellton …

WEST FARGO, ND — Hundreds of Doosan Bobcat employees across several North America locations recently volunteered cumulatively more than 1,500 hours, utilizing Bobcat equipment and their talents to different projects and organizations to complete Doosan Days of Community Service. This companywide volunteer effort celebrates ongoing partnerships within communities where Doosan …

ATLANTA, GA — The Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia) announces that David Moody will continue to serve as its Chapter President for the 2021-2022 term. Moody is President and Chief Executive Officer of C.D. Moody Construction Company, Inc. Other officers continuing their roles at AGC Georgia’s board of …

ATLANTA, GA — Claudia Bilotto and Daniel Bridges have been appointed to key southeast regional leadership positions in the Southern States District of WSP USA, an engineering and professional services consultancy.

Bilotto, who most recently led the Georgia Transportation business for WSP, will lead the entire Southern States District …

ATLANTA, GA — Takeuchi-US has recognized Cobb County Tractor of Marietta, Georgia, for having the highest sales volume of all Takeuchi dealers in North America during 2020. As a full-line dealer for Takeuchi equipment, Cobb County Tractor and its Perimeter Takeuchi division supply the consumer, construction, landscape, and agricultural markets. …

KNOXVILLE, TN — As part of the stated strategy to accelerate growth in the pure play rental business, H&E Equipment Services announces the return of industry veteran David Hobbs to the company as Executive Vice President. In his role, Hobbs has managerial responsibilities for the company’s existing operations at all …

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 …

THOMPSONS STATION, TN — Takeuchi-US hires Shann Cooke as its new Midwest Regional Product Manager. Cooke will now be responsible for supporting all of the company’s dealers and national rental accounts in the Midwest region, which includes the states of Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. He will …

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 …

Located one hour south of Montgomery, Luverne, Alabama, bills itself as the friendliest city in the south. The small town, which has a population of approximately 2,800 is located one hour north of the border between Alabama and Florida. At 103 miles in length, U.S. 331 runs the entire route …

NASHVILLE, TN — Takeuchi-US has presented Parman Tractor & Equipment of Nashville, Tennessee, with an award for having the largest market share growth of all Takeuchi dealers in North America during 2020. Parman Tractor has provided Takeuchi equipment sales, service, parts, and rentals to customers throughout Tennessee since 2019.

“The …

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 …

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 …

MIAMI, FL — Building on a commitment to cultivate a highly-trained workforce that will drive the innovative solutions of tomorrow, Trimble and Florida International University (FIU) are collaborating to establish a Technology Lab in FIU's Moss School of Construction, Infrastructure, and Sustainability. The aim is to expand the university's leadership …

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 …

ATLANTA, GA — National construction services firm Manhattan Construction Company appoints Jeff George as Vice President of its newly expanded Atlanta office. George will lead client engagement, preconstruction, and construction services for its growing client base in Georgia.

“Jeff possesses exceptional expertise in planning and execution of projects and is …

ATLANTA, GA — AO, a full-service architecture firm with design expertise spanning the entire commercial real estate spectrum, announces the grand opening of its Midtown Atlanta office. The office is spearheaded by AO Partner Richard Clarke, IV, AIA, a design architect and Atlanta resident with a diverse portfolio …

NASHVILLE, TN — Lyndsay Botts joins HNTB Corporation as Regional Business Development Leader in Nashville. In this role, Botts, with nearly 25 years of communications, political, and transportation policy experience in Tennessee, collaborates with HNTB leaders and project teams to develop new business strategies, maintain and build client relationships, and …

ATLANTA, GA — Curry Supply Co. announces its investment in the Southeast territory with the introduction of Georgia resident, Steve Nelson, as Regional Sales Manager. In this role, Nelson will utilize his industry knowledge and experience to serve as the dedicated Curry Supply representative for clients located in North …

ATLANTA, GA — Russ Carreker, a native of Americus who resides in Columbus, was elected as the new State Transportation Board Member representing the 3rd Congressional District, which represents west central Georgia and is comprised of Carroll, Coweta, Harris, Heard, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup, and Upson counties. It …

KNOXVILLE, TN — ALLU Group Inc. announces Stowers Machinery Corp., headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, as its newest dealer for the full line of ALLU Transformer and ALLU Crusher material processing attachments. The company has six locations in Tennessee, and provides sales and rental of ALLU’s attachments, as well as …

PANAMA CITY, FL — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that it has hired Ben Blitch, PE, and Trevor Noble in its Panama City, Florida, office.

With more than 15 years of experience, Blitch joins the firm as a Senior Project Manager where he is responsible …

RALEIGH, NC — Freese and Nichols, Inc., promotes Tricia Hatley, PE, a longtime manager with nationally recognized leadership experience, to Executive Vice President as the company prepares for succession changes. As a new member of the Executive Team, Hatley oversees the firm’s operations in North Carolina, Oklahoma, Georgia, …

TAMPA, FL — National construction services firm, Manhattan Construction Company promotes Michael Miller as Vice President and Scott Heddens as Operations Manager of its Central Florida region. Based in Tampa, Miller will lead client engagement, preconstruction, and construction services, and Heddens will oversee field operations to ensure building excellence for …

SUWANEE, GA — Heavy equipment companies in the South now have greater access to Doosan machines, parts, and service. Equipment Incorporated has expanded with three new dealer locations. The new Equipment Incorporated dealerships add to the company’s existing locations that serve customers across Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.

Equipment Incorporated …

The new Volvo Certified Used center at Alta Equipment in Jacksonville, Florida, is Volvo CE’s fourth location following the opening of centers in Philadelphia, Las Vegas, and Detroit in the last two years. Machines in the Volvo Certified Used (VCU) program go through a rigorous inspection process.

“The construction …

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 …

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. …

OCOEE, FL — The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently presented Barbara Davis, Toll Studies and Forecasting Administrator for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, with the President’s Transportation Award for Research during a nationwide virtual event. Davis’ work includes developing advanced …

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 …

WARRIOR, AL — Atlas Copco Power Technique (AC), a provider of air, flow, and power solutions, introduces Mid-America Engine as a dealer, effective immediately. Located in Warrior, Alabama, the dealer will provide sales, service, and distribution to customers throughout Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and the Florida Panhandle (from Tallahassee to the …

ATLANTA, GA — Takeuchi-US, a global manufacturer of compact equipment, has awarded H&E Equipment as its 2019 Southwest Region Dealer of the Year. H&E’s successful sales efforts in 2019 have proven that they are outstanding in the construction equipment market. Takeuchi’s Southwest Region Business Manager Hampton Wideman presented the …

SAVANNAH, GA — Laura Skellie, a Superintendent at JE Dunn Construction, has been elected President of the Coastal Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). Prior to the president’s position she served the chapter as a Director and Committee Chair.

“This is my 5th …

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 …

CHATTANOOGA, TN — Astec Industries announces Alta Equipment as the newest distributor for Roadtec products. Roadtec’s asphalt paving equipment will be available in Florida on Alta Equipment’s integrated dealer network, one of the largest in the nation.

“We are excited about our partnership in Florida," said Chris Colwell, Vice …

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, …

JACKSONVILLE, FL — Alta Equipment Florida, formerly Flagler Equipment, a distributor of specialized construction equipment sales, parts, service, and rentals, announces the expansion of its construction original equipment manufacturer (OEM) portfolio with the addition of six new premium brands — Merlo, Avant, Bergmann, Carlson, Roadtec, and Peterson. Alta Equipment …

JACKSONVILLE, FL — Equipment Corporation of America (ECA), a distributor of specialty foundation equipment, has seen continuous expansion at its Green Cove Springs, Florida branch since opening the location five years ago. This location serves Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and the Caribbean.

“We have experienced solid growth in the Southeast market …

FUQUAY VARINA, NC — Curry Supply Co. announces the addition of Will Buddin to the team as a Regional Sales Manager. Buddin will oversee customers positioned in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.

With more than 19 years in the pump, OEM, and heavy equipment rental industries, Buddin …

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 …

MIAMI LAKES, FL — Lionel Zapata, PE, CCM, Senior Federal Program Manager, based in HDR’s Miami Lakes, Florida office, has been named Construction Management Association of America's (CMAA) certified construction manager of the year.

The Mehdi Heydari CCM of the Year award program recognizes individuals for achievements …

ATLANTA, GA — Takeuchi-US, a manufacturer of compact equipment, awards Cowin Equipment as the 2019 Southeast Dealer of the Year. Takeuchi’s Southeast Business Region Manager Steve DePriest presented Cowin Equipment with the award.

Cowin Equipment was awarded after considering its commitment and excellence in a number of areas including …

KNOXVILLE, TN — Schnabel Engineering announces the promotion of Gary Brill, PE and Graham Elliott, PE in the Knoxville, Tennessee, and Alpharetta, Georgia, offices.

Brill has 34 years of both geotechnical/geostructural and dams design experience. Throughout his career at Schnabel Engineering, he has designed and managed the construction of numerous …

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 …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Bridge design and construction engineering firm, Finley Engineering Group (FINLEY) welcomes Alejandra Duarte, EIT, as a Bridge Designer to its expanding bridge design and construction engineering firm.

Duarte obtained her Bachelor of Arts in civil engineering and her Master of Engineering in structural engineering from the …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Bridge design and construction engineering firm, FINLEY Engineering Group (FINLEY) welcomes Claus Frederiksen. PE, as a Senior Bridge Engineer to its growing bridge design and construction engineering firm.

Frederiksen brings 26 years of engineering experience, particularly in bridge design and construction engineering. He has an extensive …

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 …

HOLLYWOOD, FL — Dynapac North America LLC, a manufacturer of equipment for compaction and paving applications, announces the addition of Durante Equipment to its growing dealer network. Durante Equipment rents, sells, and supports the complete Dynapac portfolio in Southern Florida to include Broward, Collier, Hendry, Lee, and Palm Beach …

ATLANTA, GA — Takeuchi-US, a compact equipment manufacturer, announces Bill Smith of Cobb Country Tractor was presented with Takeuchi Salesman of the Year for his successful sales efforts in 2019. This is the third time Smith has taken top honors for Takeuchi after ranking No. 1 again in retail …

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, …

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 …

WAUKESHA, WI — Spancrete, a manufacturer and distributor of engineered precast and prestressed building solutions and machinery, has promoted Erik Varnadoe to Vice President of Precast Operations. With the company since 2019, he has already proven strong leadership and expertise from his more than 15 years of experience across …

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 …

ATLANTA, GA — HNTB Corporation, a national infrastructure solutions firm, is growing in Atlanta to help address the area’s infrastructure needs. The firm has hired Reiner Schwarz, Kenyata Smiley, MPA, and Alvin Banguilan, MA, RPA — three veteran professionals who add capabilities and expertise to the firm’s …

ATLANTA, GA — The Board of Directors of Takeuchi Mfg., Ltd. announces several changes to the worldwide management structure of Takeuchi and membership of its Board of Directors, approved during the annual shareholder meeting.

Clay Eubanks, current President of Takeuchi US, will be relocating to the company’s headquarters …

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 …

TALLAHASSEE, FL — FINLEY Engineering Group (FINLEY), a Tallahassee-based bridge design and construction engineering firm, congratulates Ton Tu, PE, on passing the Professional Engineering examination and officially receiving his Professional Engineering license.

During his three years with FINLEY, Tu's most notable projects have included Honolulu Authority For Rapid Transportation …

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 …

ATLANTA, GA — JE Dunn Construction announces that industry veteran Peter Johnson has joined the company as Aviation Operations Director.

With a career spanning more than four decades, Johnson combines extensive aviation construction experience with over 20 years of collaborating with clients and managing aviation project teams and projects throughout …

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 …

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The Concrete Sawing & Drilling Association (CSDA) announces new Officers and Board Members. The election took place via email and mail-in ballots and results were announced at a recent board meeting, which took place through Zoom, as the association’s planned 48th Annual Convention was cancelled due …

DALLAS, TX — KAI Enterprises announces that Tim McMinn, AIA has been named Design Principal. McMinn was previously Director of Architecture at KAI. As Design Principal, McMinn is responsible for the overall creative direction, solution development, and quality of architectural design at KAI supporting offices in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, and …

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 …

WEST BEND, WI — Manitou North America welcomes National Equipment Dealers, LLC (NED) to the Manitou dealer network. National Equipment Dealers will offer the full Manitou line of skid loaders, track loaders, articulated loaders, and telescopic handlers at 11 locations throughout Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.

“We are …

ATLANTA, GA — Jannine Miller joins HNTB Corporation as National Practice Consultant and Vice President. She provides strategic advisory services for clients nationwide, with a focus on transportation policy, finance, and operations. She is based in HNTB’s Atlanta office.

Miller brings 10 years of leadership experience and an understanding of …

ATLANTA, GA — Takeuchi-US, a compact equipment manufacturer, has promoted Henry Lawson to a new leadership role. Lawson has been named Director of Sales, effective immediately.

As Director of Sales, Lawson will take on all the dealer sales development and national account business and activity in North America. First …

DALLAS, TX — KAI Enterprises announces the hiring of Brad Simmons, FAIA to the new position of Managing Partner. Simmons has more than 35 years of regional, national, and global experience. Simmons had worked collaboratively with KAI on joint projects for the past 20 years through his former employer, Jacobs, …

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, …

NASHVILLE, TN — Burns & McDonnell, an engineering, architecture, and construction company, has hired healthcare design and construction veteran Chris Powers to expand services and offerings from the firm’s office in Nashville, Tennessee. Powers will lead design for healthcare projects in Nashville and nationally as the firm continues to …

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 …

NORCROSS, GA — Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc. (HCEA) announces Michael J. Ross as Vice President of Construction Equipment Sales. Reporting to M.S. Kang, President of HCEA, Ross will be responsible for managing all aspects of dealer sales with his internal and field staff.

Ross is a West Point …

ORLANDO, FL — Burns & McDonnell promotes Matt Kapusta to lead the regional Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Group in Orlando, Florida. Within his decade-long tenure with the firm, Kapusta has led multidiscipline engineering and construction teams on a range of electrical transmission and distribution projects along the East Coast. In …

SUWANEE, GA — Heavy equipment owners and operators across the Southeast now have greater access to Doosan parts, machines and service, thanks to 10 new dealer locations from Synergy Equipment.

The new locations — in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina — join three already established dealership locations with …

ATLANTA, GA — Skanska USA, a construction and development firm, announces that Barkley Richey has been promoted to Senior Director of Business Development for the Georgia and South Carolina regions. Barkley will be responsible for the firm’s strategic growth and development opportunities, and will be based in the Atlanta, …

ATLANTA, GA — State Transportation Board members — Chairman Tim Golden of Valdosta (Eighth Congressional District) and Vice Chairman Rudy Bowen of Columbus (Seventh Congressional District) — were unanimously re-elected to full five-year board terms by a caucus of state representatives and senators from their respective congressional districts. The new …

ATLANTA, GA — The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announces that Phil Peevy, the Atlanta Branch Chief in the Office of Planning has been named an American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Transportation Management Fellow.

Peevy, who has been with the department for 15 years, will …

MONTGOMERY, AL — Caddell Construction’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Eddie Stewart, has been inducted into the Alabama Construction Hall of Fame. The honor was bestowed by Alabama Associated General Contractors (Alabama AGC) at a recent ceremony.

Stewart is currently in his 41st year of his career in …

NASHVILLE, TN — Skanska announces that Rob Johnson, an industry veteran with 20 years of experience in commercial construction, has been promoted to Vice President of Operations in Tennessee.

Johnson, who is based in Skanska’s Nashville office, joined the company in 2004 and was most recently a Project Executive. …

ODESSA, FL — The Metal Construction Association (MCA) presented its annual Patrick R. Bush Award to Jan Nelson of Odessa, Florida, in appreciation for her service to the association and the metal construction industry. The awards were given during MCA's Winter Meeting Awards Dinner in Palm Springs, California.

This award …

ORLANDO, FL — Ron Pati, PE, has joined Stantec as a Senior Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Manager for the global design and engineering firm’s transportation practice in Orlando, Florida. Pati will draw on his 32 years of transportation design experience to deliver ITS portfolios in the state and nationwide. …

TAMPA, FL — Alta Equipment Group (Alta), a provider of industrial and construction equipment and related services and one of the top performing Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) dealers in the United States, is expanding its territory into Florida. The Detroit, Michigan-based company has purchased the assets of Flagler Construction …

TAMPA, FL — Gresham Smith announces that Ray Wong, AIA, MBA, EDAC, LEED Green Associate, a Senior Architect in the firm’s Tampa healthcare studio, has been selected as a member of the American Institute of Architects Florida Chapter’s 2019 Class of Citizen Architects. The annual award honors local …

MIAMI, FL — HNTB Corporation, a national infrastructure solutions firm, is growing in Miami to help address the area’s increasing aviation needs. The firm hired Maria Mendoza, AIA; Andrea Herdocia, Associate AIA; Xue Li, Ph.D., PE; and Ricardo-Javier Martinez, PE — four veteran professionals who add …

POOLER, GA — Construction equipment manufacturer, JCB North America, was recently recognized by United Rentals, Inc. as its 2019 Supplier of the Year. The award recognizes JCB for outstanding value, timely delivery, product support, training and procurement excellence.

“Winning the coveted United Rentals Supplier of the Year award is …

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association (CSDA) announces the appointment of Erin O’Brien as its next Executive Director, following the retirement of Pat O’Brien who served as Executive Director of the association since 1992.

“Erin has been intimately involved with the operations of CSDA for the …

TALAHASSEE, FL — Finley Engineering Group (FINLEY) welcomes Glenda E. Diaz, PhD., EIT, as a Bridge Designer II to its’ expanding bridge design and construction engineering firm.

Diaz obtained her Master of Engineering and PhD. in civil engineering from the University of Florida and has recently moved to Tallahassee …

TULSA, OK — Vacuworx announces an increased presence in the Gulf Coast area with the promotion of Paul Raines from Production Manager to Regional Service Manager.

Raines is a service-oriented professional with technical know-how, problem-solving abilities and organizational skills. Factory trained and certified to inspect, service and repair all makes …

ATLANTA, GA — Takeuchi-US, a compact equipment manufacturer, announces Mountain Farm International as a new dealer. Located in Crossville, Tennessee, the dealer will provide sales, service, parts and rental to customers throughout Middle Tennessee.

Carrying the full lineup of Takeuchi equipment, including excavators, skid steer loaders, track loaders and …

KNOXVILLE, TN — Power Equipment Company, a part of the Bramco family of companies, announces the promotion of Wayne White to General Product Support Manager for the Middle Tennessee region. In his new position, Wayne will oversee the entire Product Support operation in Nashville, Tennessee, including parts and service. …

LAKE MARY, FL — Satya Lory, PE, PMP, joins HNTB Corporation as Florida Client Service Leader and Vice President. She is based in the firm’s Lake Mary, Florida, office and leads HNTB’s delivery of some of the most complex transportation infrastructure projects throughout the state.

Lory has nearly 30 …

BONITA SPRINGS, FL — Herc Holdings Inc., a North American equipment rental supplier, announces that Aaron Birnbaum has succeeded J. Bruce Dressel as Chief Operating Officer. Dressel left his position as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer on December 31, 2019. Birnbaum most recently served as the company’s …

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 …

HOLLISTON, MA — For the fifth straight year, Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric), an electrical subcontractor throughout New England and the Southeast for over four decades, participated in the U.S. Department of Labor’s National Apprenticeship Week. The annual federal initiative is an opportunity for businesses, communities and educators …

ORLANDO, FL — A veteran of the ALL Family of Companies, T.J. Wicklander, has been named General Manager of ALL Sunshine Crane Rental Corp. of Orlando, Florida. Wicklander brings two decades of crane experience forged in the Greater Chicago area, where he served in a multitude of roles …

SAINT PAUL, MN — The International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) announces the winners of its 2019 Project Awards. The Ile-aux-Tourtes Bridge Rehabilitation was chosen as the ICRI 2019 Project of the Year. This year, three finalists were chosen, and the winner was announced at an awards ceremony.

ICRI awarded seven …

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 …

LAKE MARY, FL — Pamela McCombe, P.Eng., joined HNTB Corporation as Senior Project Manager – Transit and Rail, based in Lake Mary, Florida. In this role, she manages a variety of complex projects and ensures client needs are met with technical excellence.

McCombe has nearly 35 years of industry …

NORTH PORT, FL — MTI Equipment has successfully been re-acquired by the company’s founding ownership group. The ownership group consists of Canon Stahl, Shawn Hendricks and Alain Trimble.

MTI was established in 1986 as a telecommunications installation provider. In the early 1990s MTI transitioned into being a provider …

ORLANDO, FL — DLR Group announces that Principal Lindsey Piant Perez, AIA, has been named a 2019 LEED Fellow by Green Business Certification Inc. Perez joins 28 other LEED Fellows who represent exceptional practitioners and leaders within the green building community and have demonstrated mastery of the technical application …

SAVANNAH, GA — Senior Project Engineer Jack Grove has joined the Savannah, Georgia, office of JE Dunn Construction, after relocating from Nashville, Tennessee, where he was part of the JE Dunn staff. Andrew Albach was recently hired as a Senior Project Engineer at the Savannah office.

Jack Grove
Grove …

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 …

BIRMINGHAM, AL — The Alabama Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has awarded BL Harbert International with seven Excellence in Construction awards. The award honors all construction team members, including the contractor, owner, architect and engineer. The winning projects, selected from entries submitted from across the Yellowhammer State, …

ATLANTA, GA — Recognized for outstanding service, Tim Kassa has been named HNTB Corporation’s Transportation Planning Department Manager based in the firm’s Atlanta, Georgia, office. He oversees delivery of innovative solutions for transportation projects across the region and leads a group of 20 professionals.

Kassa has been with HNTB …

ATLANTA, GA — Takeuchi-US, a manufacturer of compact equipment, announces Dykes Equipment doing business as (dba) Appling Motors as a new dealer, serving South Georgia. The full-service dealer specializes in new and used equipment. They will carry Takeuchi excavators, skid steer loaders, track loaders and wheel loaders for their …

INDEPENDENCE, MO — The 2019 National Gas Rodeo, organized by MEA Energy Association and sponsored in part by CASE Construction Equipment, recently held its annual two- and four-person team championship events in Independence, Missouri.

The 2019 overall Rodeo champions in the two-person category were the Methane Rangers (Jason …

GAINESVILLE, FL — Brasfield & Gorrie and its subcontractors, the University Athletic Association and officials from the University of Florida recently celebrated the topping out of the university’s new baseball stadium. Topping out marks the completion of the building’s concrete and steel structure.

“This facility will heighten the baseball fan’s …

NASHVILLE, TN — James McHugh Construction Co., the Chicago-based general contractor whose Nashville office opened in 2014, announces the addition of six construction professionals to its growing Nashville team.

David Wells joins McHugh as an Assistant Superintendent and brings to the role more than 20 years of experience in …

ORLANDO, FL — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that it has been selected by the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Central Florida Chapter as the 2019 Employer of the Year. Kevin Knudsen, PE, a Vice President with Dewberry, accepted the award on behalf of the firm …

TIFTON, GA — Tidewater Equipment has joined the CASE Construction Equipment dealer network and will represent the manufacturer in 42 counties spanning western and southern Georgia. The dealer will sell and service CASE equipment out of its Tifton, Smithville and Pinehurst locations, serving the landscaping, general construction, forestry and agricultural …

APOPKA, FL — Earthmovers Construction Equipment, LLC located in Apopka and Fort Pierce Florida, recently hired Corey Rogers as the new Vice President of Sales. Rogers has worked in the construction equipment industry for over 20 years with major equipment manufacturers and has served in multiple roles including sales, marketing, …

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 …

PLANT CITY, FL — Linder Industrial Machinery announces the hiring of Tom Bauers, who will lead sales as Linder’s Vice President of Sales - Florida Division. With more than 20 years of experience in the equipment industry, Bauers said he is excited to help customers in Florida grow and …

TULSA, OK — Vacuworx announces that Bruce Williamson has been hired as Regional Sales Manager, Southeast, serving the territory of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky and Tennessee.

Williamson is a problem solver who prioritizes communication and follow-through as keys to building customer relationships. Based in Panama City …

CHATTANOOGA, TN — Komatsu America appoints Tractor & Equipment Company (TEC) as the forestry equipment distributor for the states of Alabama, Georgia and the northwest region of Florida. TEC will handle the full line of Komatsu forestry equipment, which includes track feller bunchers, log loaders, wheeled harvesters, forwarders and harvesting/processing …

MIAMI, FL — Central Florida Equipment, a Miami-based construction company, announces a renaming to Central Civil Construction to reflect the company’s evolution — from an equipment rental company to being at the center of complex landmark projects being undertaken in South Florida.

“When our father founded Central Florida Equipment …

ORLANDO, FL — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that Bahman Behzadi, PE, has joined the Orlando, Florida, office as a Senior Project Manager in the transportation design group.

Behzadi is responsible for the design and construction plans for transportation-related electrical components, including intelligent transportation system, …

ORLANDO, FL — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that Brad Ewing, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, has joined the firm’s Orlando, Florida, office as a Senior Project Manager and Architect.

Ewing joins the firm with nearly 20 years of experience. Most recently, he worked as a …

RICHFIELD, WI — Custom Equipment LLC welcomes Matt Ware as the Southeast Territory Manager. Ware will cover Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi, and will focus on continuing the growth and channel development of Hy-Brid Lifts, Custom Equipment’s line of lightweight low-level scissor lifts.

“Matt’s sales experience and customer first …

WINSTON-SALEM, NC — Jack Vernon Nix, Jr. of Key Largo, Florida, Vice President of Operations for Shelby Erectors, Inc., was named the 2018 Person of the Year by the Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA). A veteran of the steel erection industry for nearly 25 years, Nix is also …

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 …

HOLLYWOOD, FL — NV5 Global, Inc. (NV5), a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions, announces that it has acquired Page One Consultants, Inc. (Page One), a program management and construction quality assurance firm based in Orlando, Florida. The addition of Page One complements NV5’s infrastructure, geotechnical …

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Somerset CPAs and Advisors will be launching their 2019 Construction Industry Financial Performance and Salary & Benefits Survey. This industry-specific survey provides information about the financial standing of the national construction community, outlining salaries and benefits by position, balance sheets, statements of operations and other information as …

MARIETTA, GA — Vermeer Southeast, an employee-owned company as of January 1, 2019, recently celebrated the grand opening of their new Marietta, Georgia, parts, service and sales facility, expanding from roughly 7,000 square feet to nearly 24,000 square feet of space.

After initially considering a move to another site …

DANVILLE, VA — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that Elizabeth Scarce has been promoted to Director of Marketing for the firm’s Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions, which span from Florida to Maryland. Combined, the two regions serve the marketing needs of more than 1,000 employees.
Scarce has …

MEQUON, WI — Telsmith, Inc., a manufacturer of mineral processing equipment, welcomes back one of their Southeastern Field Service Technicians, Matthew Vereb, from a year-long mission in Germany. Vereb started at Telsmith in 2016 as Field Service Technician for the southeast territory including Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and …

NASHVILLE, TN — Thompson Machinery, the exclusive Caterpillar dealer for middle and west Tennessee and north Mississippi, sells and services a variety of equipment, ranging from dozers to backhoes, to electric power generation and on-highway trucks, and even power systems for river barges traveling down the Mississippi River.

“Within …

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 …

ATLANTA, GA — Takeuchi-US, a compact equipment manufacturer, announces Ron Holmes as Warehouse Operations Manager, effective immediately. Based out of Takeuchi-US headquarters in Pendergrass, Georgia, Holmes’ main responsibilities include providing materials, equipment and supplies by directing receiving, warehousing and distribution services, in addition to supervising staff.

Holmes brings over …

HOLLYWOOD, FL — NV5 Global, Inc. (NV5), a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions, announces the appointment of Edward Codispoti as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of NV5, effective June 6, 2019. Codispoti succeeds current NV5 CFO Michael Rama.
Codispoti has experience in financial leadership positions at …

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 …

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL — Ring Power Corporation Executive Vice President of Sales, Kevin Robbins, announces the promotion of Chris Zeras to Vice President of New Sales - Heavy Equipment Division. He replaces Tim Maguire, who retired last month.
In his 21 years with Ring Power, Zeras has worked …

TAMPA, FL — The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) recently presented Woolpert with the 2019 Seymour S. Greenfield Sustaining Member Award. The national award was presented at the Society Ball and Awards Gala that concluded the 2019 Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo.
The annual award, named after former …

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., …

ATLANTA, GA — Catherine Owens, PE, LEED AP, joins HNTB Corporation as Senior Project Manager – Planning, based in the firm’s Atlanta office. Owens has 16 years of experience, with significant background on large infrastructure projects, including a key role on the Atlanta Beltline Program.
Owens will manage multiple …

ATLANTA, GA — Marc Miller, PE, the Senior Technical Professional leading geotechnical engineering at Freese and Nichols, Inc., has moved to the Atlanta office, bolstering growth in the firm’s services in Georgia and across the southeastern United States.
Miller, a Freese and Nichols Associate, has handled projects in …

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 …

LAKE MARY, FL — Roberto “Carlo” Adair, PE, joins HNTB Corporation as Intelligent Transportation Systems Section Manager, based in the firm’s growing Lake Mary office. Adair has more than 15 years of experience, primarily focused on ITS design and project management, with extensive project work throughout Florida. 

“A patented …

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:

LOUISVILLE, KY — Powerscreen Crushing & Screening LLC has been announced as the Cedarapids distributor for the state of Alabama. The company is a full-service distributor that focuses on equipment sales, parts and repair of minerals processing equipment, and serves the aggregate, sand and gravel, ready mix and recycling markets …

MANSFIELD, OH — Minnich Manufacturing, a manufacturer of concrete dowel pin drills, concrete vibrators and vibrator monitoring systems, announces its top dealers of 2018 according to sales performance.
Top Minnich dealers for 2018 include:

• Top Overall Dealer and Midwest Region Top Dealer: Logan Contractors Supply, Inc. (Des Moines, Iowa) …

MOBILE, AL — HDR announces Scott Todd to HDR’s water practice as Client Development Leader for Florida, Alabama and Mississippi. In his new position, Todd will work with other teams at HDR to drive the growth of the business and implement strategic initiatives. He is based in the Mobile, Alabama, …

NEWNAN, GA — Masaaki Hirose, President of Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc., (HCMA) announces his retirement from his current position, appointing Vice President of Operations Al Quinn to succeed him in day-to-day management of the company.

Hirose has accepted a new position within Hitachi, now serving as …

PORT ORANGE, FL — A new chapter in the life of Thompson Pump & Mfg. Co. is beginning following the sale of their rental assets and related operations to the Fluid Solutions Group of industry leader, United Rentals. Having divested itself from the direct rental business, Thompson Pump plans …

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 …

DELRAY BEACH, FL — Kaufman Lynn Construction (KL), a commercial construction company in the southeastern United States, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. With just over 200 employees in Florida, North Carolina and Texas, the company is poised for growth under the leadership of Founder and CEO Michael Kaufman and …

Fairfax, VA — Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announces that Jerri Daniels, CFM, has been promoted to Associate Vice President in the firm’s New Orleans, Louisiana, office, and Andy Bobe, PE, has been promoted to Senior Associate in its Daphne, Alabama, office.
Daniels has been …

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — W. Grey Marker II, Founder and CEO of Marker Construction Group in Fort Lauderdale, announces several new hires at the company as it continues to experience growth: Director of First Impressions Erica McCalla, Pre-Construction Coordinator Veronica Nikolajuk and Estimator Sam Tawedros.
Fort Lauderdale …

JOHNS CREEK, GA — Association Executive Director of the Georgia Construction Aggregate Association, Jeff Wansley, has been appointed to serve as Secretary/Treasurer on the national Aggregate and Concrete Executives board of directors for the term 2019-2020. Wansley will then move into the ACE Vice Chair position in two …

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 …

NASHVILLE, TN — Power Equipment Company, headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, has been appointed the newest dealer for Epiroc drills, parts, accessories and service in the state of Tennessee. Power Equipment is a member of the Bramco family of companies, one of the largest equipment dealers in North America.

Its …

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Skanska USA, a construction and development firm, announces that Nick Bishop has been promoted to Vice President of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) for its Southeast civil operations. Bishop will be based in the company’s Virginia Beach office and will report to Brian Stieritz, …