American Council of Engineering Companies

Parsons Again Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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Parsons has been included on Ethispheres Worlds Most Ethical Companies list for 13 consecutive years and is one of only two honorees in the Engineering Services category.

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  • Parsons has been included on Ethispheres Worlds Most Ethical Companies list for 13 consecutive years and is one of only two honorees in the Engineering Services category.
  • Being named one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies for 13 consecutive years represents our commitment to delivering a better world, said Carey Smith, president and chief executive officer of Parsons.
  • Parsons continued inclusion on the Worlds Most Ethical Companies list reflects the companys commitment to operationalizing its core values: Integrity, Sustainability, Diversity, Innovation, Quality, and Safety.
  • We continue to be inspired by the Worlds Most Ethical Companies honorees and their dedication to integrity, sustainability, governance, and community.

AXA XL Adds New Strategic Partnerships Role In Design Professional Insurance Business

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
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ATLANTA, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL's Design Professional insurance business has promoted Michaela Kendall to the newly created role of Strategic Partnerships manager to oversee and strengthen key industry and market relationships.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL's Design Professional insurance business has promoted Michaela Kendall to the newly created role of Strategic Partnerships manager to oversee and strengthen key industry and market relationships.
  • Based in AXA XL's Atlanta office, and reporting to Douglas Strong, Chief Underwriting Officer, Design Professional, Ms. Kendall will lead a team directing Design Professional's business development, marketing, and industry partnering initiatives.
  • With more than 50 years of experience, the AXA XL Design Professional team serves architects, engineers and other design professionals by providing flexible, tailored insurance coverage solutions that protect A&E design firms.
  • To learn more, visit www.axaxl.com
    AXA XL Insurance offers property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty insurance solutions to mid-sized companies through to large multinationals globally.

The Structural Engineering Firm Who Worked On The SoFi Stadium and the Los Angeles Rams Win Big

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Friday, February 4, 2022
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The Golden State Award is the highest honor ACEC California bestows as part of its annual Engineering Excellence Awards program.

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  • The Golden State Award is the highest honor ACEC California bestows as part of its annual Engineering Excellence Awards program.
  • "The SoFi stadium is designed to keep patrons and the community safe during anticipated seismic events, exceeds all qualification criteria for engineering excellence and demonstrates them in a beautifully noticeable way."
  • In September 2020, the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers launched their NFL football season in SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, the centerpiece of a 300-acre mixed-use development.
  • The stadium is one of three venues, including American Airlines Plaza and YouTube Theater, under the single canopy roof.

RES Expands in Florida

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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With these transactions, RES now has more than 70 employees in nine offices across Florida.

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  • With these transactions, RES now has more than 70 employees in nine offices across Florida.
  • The principals of the firm, Peter Partlow and Jim Bassett, will be staying on after the transaction to help lead the RES presence in Florida.
  • RES is excited to enter Florida with a meaningful presence across several regions of the state through these transactions.
  • We are bolstering our capabilities in Florida by investing in the outstanding teams E Sciences and SWC have assembled, says Darrell Whitley, RES President and CEO.

Infrastructure Projects Honored by Statewide Engineering Group

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with the American Council of Engineering Companies, California and ACEC California Scholarship Foundation, engineering firms and public and private works projects are being celebrated next week at ACEC California's annual Engineering Excellence Awards Celebration.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with the American Council of Engineering Companies, California and ACEC California Scholarship Foundation, engineering firms and public and private works projects are being celebrated next week at ACEC California's annual Engineering Excellence Awards Celebration.
  • "These ACEC California engineering and land surveying firms are being honored for their exceptional degree of innovation, intricacy, accomplishment, and value," said Brad Diede, Executive Director of ACEC California.
  • Long Beach Honor Award Projects:
    Jacobs Engineering Group worked on the Fireboat Station No.
  • Additional Firms/Projects Being Honored Throughout California:
    Riverside County- AZTEC Engineering Group, Inc .

Gary L. Graham, P.E., Former Assistant Chief Engineer – Design for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Joins McMahon Associates, Inc. as Regional Chief Engineer

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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Graham is a 33-year veteran of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, most recently as Assistant Chief Engineer for Design.

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  • Graham is a 33-year veteran of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, most recently as Assistant Chief Engineer for Design.
  • Gary will be a part of the regions leadership team, involved in strategic planning to strengthen and expand our services.
  • My career at the Turnpike gave me a wealth of opportunities to work my way up from a bridge engineer to Chief Bridge Engineer and ultimately to my last position as Assistant Chief Engineer for all design projects.
  • Since 1976, McMahon Associates, Inc. has specialized in delivering innovative engineering, planning, design and technological transportation solutions to our clients.

ACEC Research Institute Releases New Engineering Industry Forecast

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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Washington, DC, Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the ACEC Research Institute released two new reports on the Engineering and Design Services industry: the 2021 Economic Assessment of the Engineering and Design Services Industry and a new Engineering Business Sentiment report for Q4 2021.

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  • Washington, DC, Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the ACEC Research Institute released two new reports on the Engineering and Design Services industry: the 2021 Economic Assessment of the Engineering and Design Services Industry and a new Engineering Business Sentiment report for Q4 2021.
  • Snapshot of the Engineering and Design Services Industry:
    $105 billion collected in total federal, state & local tax
    The engineering and design industry made critical economic contributions to the nation throughout COVID.
  • We kept our industry employed and infrastructure improvements moving forward,said John Carrato, ACEC Research Institute board chair.Looking ahead, the industry is poised for tremendous growth with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act finally in place.
  • The ACEC Research Institute is the research arm of the American Council of Engineering Companies the business association of the nations engineering industry.

Woolpert Awarded ACEC Ohio Outstanding Achievement Award for CVG CONRAC Terminal Drive Bridges Project

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Friday, December 3, 2021
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has been awarded a 2022 American Council of Engineering Companies of Ohio Outstanding Achievement Award for its CVG CONRAC Terminal Drive Bridges project.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Woolpert has been awarded a 2022 American Council of Engineering Companies of Ohio Outstanding Achievement Award for its CVG CONRAC Terminal Drive Bridges project.
  • The project was selected in the 22nd annual ACEC Ohio 2022 Engineering Excellence Awards competition and is a finalist for the ACEC Ohio Grand Award, which will be announced in March.
  • The project being honored is the recently completed consolidated rental car facility ( CONRAC ) at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport ( CVG ).
  • The Stillwater bridge is a finalist for the Outstanding Small Project Award at the ACEC Ohio 2022 Engineering Excellence Awards in March.

Parsons Recognized for Engineering Excellence on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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The Metropolitan Transit Authority Bridges and Tunnels Division (MTA B&T) project provides a missing connection between the RFK Bridge to Harlem River Drives northbound lanes.

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  • The Metropolitan Transit Authority Bridges and Tunnels Division (MTA B&T) project provides a missing connection between the RFK Bridge to Harlem River Drives northbound lanes.
  • This prestigious award acknowledges the immense talent and dedication that went into this project, said Seth Condell, vice president for Parsons.
  • Parsons served as the Lead Design Firm on the design-build team, providing design engineering and construction support services on the project.
  • ACEC NYs Engineering Excellence Awards is an annual competition that recognizes New York engineering firms for complexity, innovation, and value to society.

Schulte Roth & Zabel Presents Its 12th Annual Shareholder Activism Conference

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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Schulte Roth & Zabel (SRZ), a market-leading law firm serving the financial services industry, is hosting its 12th Annual Shareholder Activism Conference today.

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  • Schulte Roth & Zabel (SRZ), a market-leading law firm serving the financial services industry, is hosting its 12th Annual Shareholder Activism Conference today.
  • The virtual event highlights prominent players in the shareholder activism space, including activist investors, advisers and proxy advisory firms.
  • Ele Klein and Marc Weingarten, SRZ partners and co-chairs of the firms global Shareholder Activism Group, will spearhead the annual event.
  • We are excited to present our 12th Annual Shareholder Activism Conference, especially as the global spotlight continues to shine on the activism space, said David Efron, SRZ co-managing partner and co-head of the Investment Management Group.