Information session planned on contracting opportunities for the Blatnik Bridge project
Information session planned on contracting opportunities for the Blatnik Bridge project$1.8 billion replacement project planned for aging bridge. SUPERIOR, WI, 2024—The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and its partners will hold an information session on potential business opportunities associated with the Blatnik Bridge replacement project and provide updates on its status and timeline. The information session will be held Sept. 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Superior
TKDA Names Next Chief Executive Officer
We are excited to announce Jeff Lipovetz as our next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective August 25, 2024. Tom Stoneburner, who has worked for TKDA for more than 35 years and has served as CEO since 2018, will remain chairman of TKDA’s Board of Directors until his retirement in early 2025. Jeff is our current Chief Operating Officer (COO) and has worked for TKDA since 2013. His career demonstrates a 30-year progression of increasing responsibility through the mining industry and engineering
KLJ Welcomes Veronica Richfield as Client Relationship Leader in Minnesota
KLJ Welcomes Veronica Richfield as Client Relationship Leader in Minnesota Eagan, MN – July 15, 2024KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ), is pleased to welcome Veronica Richfield to the Transportation team as a client relationship leader in Minnesota. Richfield is a licensed professional engineer in Minnesota and Illinois, Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE), and Road Safety Professional 2 (RSP2) with more than 12 years of experience in the transportation industry. Specializing in traffic engineering and
KLJ Names New CEO
KLJ Names New CEO Bismarck, ND – July 19, 2024 – KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ) is pleased to announce that Kurt Zmich, PE, current COO and Acting CEO, has formally accepted the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of KLJ. Zmich joined KLJ in 2022, with multiple years of executive leadership experience in the AEC industry. He is looking forward to leading and supporting KLJ’s growth. As KLJ’s COO, Kurt led the Operations Team through a restructure and series of operational improvements which created
KLJ Welcomes Five Team Members in Minnesota
Bismarck, ND – July 03, 2024– KLJ Engineering LLC (KLJ), welcomes new employees Joshua Clark, Mustafa Dahir, Eli Powell, Sophie Seligman and Irene Viveros. Clark joins KLJ as a senior transportation engineer. He is a seasoned civil engineer with extensive experience in project design and management. His experience includes 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling, project coordination, corridor alternatives, and coordinating proposals. He earned his bachelor’s in civil engineering from the
St. Paul Nonprofit Bolsters Engineering Ranks With North Dakota Agreement
St. Paul Nonprofit Bolsters Engineering Ranks With North Dakota AgreementEngineering Education Foundation of America inks agreement with the American Council of Engineering Companies North Dakota to facilitate engineering education and workforce development. By Todd R. Berger As engineers across the country retire, there are not enough engineering students in universities to make up for the departures. Under the stipulations in just one federal law—the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
ACEC Celebrates Accomplishments and the Future of Engineering
ACEC Celebrates Accomplishments and the Future of Engineering By Todd R. Berger The American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota held its 2024 Annual Meeting at the Bullard Rainforest Auditorium at Como Zoo in St. Paul on May 9, with more than 100 in attendance from 30 firms. There was a lot to celebrate, as in addition to highlighting the many accomplishments of the organization over the last year, ACEC Minnesota bestowed the Tom Roche Lifetime Achievement Award, the Firm of the Year
WSP ACQUIRES AKF, EXPANDING ITS PROPERTY & BUILDINGS PRACTICE ACROSS THE U.S. NORTHEAST
MONTREAL, May 1, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WSP Global Inc. (TSX: WSP) (“WSP” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of AKF Group LLC (“AKF”).MAY 1, 2024 Headquartered in New York City, AKF is a specialized mechanical, electrical, and plumbing firm that designs complex healthcare, science and technology, and mission-critical facilities. Its 365 professionals operate throughout the eastern U.S., with an additional complementary presence in Mexico. By adding AKF’s complementary
Cari Hoverson Promoted to Roadway Team Leader
Cari Hoverson Promoted to Roadway Team Leader Eagan, MN –May 9, 2024– KLJ Engineering (KLJ) is proud to announce that Cari Hoverson, PE has been promoted to Roadway Team Leader. Hoverson, who is based in Eagan, Minnesota, began working for KLJ in 2015.She has more than nine years of experience in roadway design and construction. Her expertise includes collaborating with local agencies and handling projects with diverse funding sources. She has worked extensively with numerous state and
Stauber Introduces the Parity in Engineering Act
April 2, 2024Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) introduced the Parity in Engineering Act, legislation that will make it easier for engineering firms in our state to do business by eliminating Minnesota’s exemption from common federal procurement requirements. Of his legislation, Congressman Stauber said, “For too long, an arbitrary cap on the cost of doing business has put engineering firms in Minnesota at a disadvantage. I am proud to introduce the Parity in
JASON MANGAN CHOSEN TO LEAD LHB
Jason Mangan chosen to lead LHB Jason Mangan, PE Minnesota & Wisconsin (March 28, 2024) — Jason Mangan, P.E., has been named Chief Executive Officer of LHB, an engineering, architecture, and planning firm with offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin. A trained mechanical engineer, Mangan replaces Rick Carter, FAIA, LEED Fellow, who will remain chairman of LHB’s board of directors until the end of 2024.Mangan previously led the firm’s Energy & Industry group, where
NEW METRO TRANSIT GARAGE CITED IN NATIONAL ENGINEERING COMPETITION
For Immediate Release Alan D. Crockett, ACEC, 202-682-4301; acrockett@acec.orgJoel Hockstra, LHB, 612-338-2029; joel.hockstra@lhbcorp.com NEW METRO TRANSIT GARAGE CITED IN NATIONAL ENGINEERING COMPETITION Innovative Facility is a Model of Sustainable, Energy-Saving Design WASHINGTON (March 19, 2024) – LHB, Inc. of Minneapolis has earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 57th annual
ACEC of Minnesota Statement on the QBS Fix for Minnesota HF 4314/SF 4397
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 6, 2024 CONTACT: Kelly Smeltzer, kelly@acecmn.org ACEC of Minnesota Statement on the QBS Fix for Minnesota HF 4314/SF 4397 March 6, 2024 St. Paul, MN – This week, the American Council of Engineering Companies Minnesota (ACEC – MN) joined a bipartisan group of legislators from both chambers to introduce legislation (HF 4314/SF 4397) that would direct the state to use Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) on the design services component for all State Agency projects starting in
LHB’s Clients, Metro Transit and St. Louis County, Both Win National and State Engineering Awards
Minnesota & Wisconsin (March 5, 2024) — LHB and their clients, Metro Transit and St, Louis County, have each earned a National Recognition Award in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 2024 Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) competition — the “world’s greatest celebration of engineering excellence.” The National Recognition Award is a prestigious national distinction honoring projects demonstrating exceptional engineering excellence at the national level. LHB, their clients, and the two
ACEC of Minnesota Statement on the R&D Tax Amortization Fix in The Tax Relief for American Families
ACEC of Minnesota Statement on the R&D Tax Amortization Fix in The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024January 29, 2024Saint Paul, MN – Statement from The American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota (ACEC/MN), Executive Director Jonathan Curry on including a fix for R&D tax amortization in H.R. 7024, The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024:“ACEC/MN represents more than 120 companies and 7500 employees in Minnesota that support the state's consulting
LHB ANNOUNCES RECENT PROMOTIONS & PROFESSIONAL LICENSURES
Minnesota & Wisconsin (November 14, 2023) — LHB, Inc. is pleased to announce several new staff promotions and professional licensures: Austen Bryan, PE has been promoted to electrical engineering manager on LHB’s Energy & Industry team. His new duties include oversight of both commercial and pipeline/industrial-based teams. Austen joined LHB in 2014 and has worked on industrial-based projects with a focus on power distribution. Zoe Huber, AIA is now a licensed architect in Minnesota. A graduate of North
Launch of Engineering Education Foundation of America
For Immediate ReleaseMarch 14, 2023Engineering Education Foundation of America Launch of Engineering Education Foundation of AmericaThe Foundation Works to Advance the Engineering Profession through charitable investments in Workforce Development and Education. Minnetonka, Minnesota – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota (ACEC Minnesota) established the Engineering Education Foundation of America (Foundation) with the pioneering direction of six consulting engineering industry