May 28, 2023

Architecture / Design / Engineering

CHW Professional Consultants, Alachua / Greater Gainesville Area

CHW Professional Consultants, a leading planning, ecological, surveying, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction firm, announces James Condon, PSM, as Director of Surveying + Mapping at our Southwest Florida office. With 33+ years' experience, James will lead the Ft. Myers office, enhancing our diverse service offerings in the region. Learn more: chw-inc.com Read more »
Published on 4/12/2023

Dix.Hite + Partners Inc., Longwood

Dix.Hite + Partners - a leading landscape architecture firm based in Longwood - today announced the appointment of Kody Smith, PLA to Chief Executive Officer. In his role as CEO, Smith will oversee implementation of Dix.Hite's Blue Sky Vision and strategic plan. Kody is known for his intense respect and passion for the environment and culture of the places he designs. Read more »
Published on 3/22/2023

CHW Professional Consultants, Alachua

CHW welcomes Dave Dagostino, PSM, as Shareholder and Vice President and announces its expanded presence in Southwest Florida with the acquisition of Dagostino Geospatial. This expansion will create a comprehensive network of integrated services, allowing us to better serve the community with a strong team of surveying and ecological services staff. Learn more: chw-inc.com Read more »
Published on 2/1/2023

The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects, Tallahassee

AIA Florida, Tallahassee Beverly L. Frank, AIA, LEED AP, of Tampa, is the new president of AIA Florida. Frank is an architect whose work spans multiple universities, municipal and civic work, and projects for Tampa Bay Lightning. "Architects commit to building a world that is more beautiful and more resilient," she said. "We are also entrusted with the health, safety, and welfare of our communities." Frank, a first generation Korean American, is the first graduate of the University of South Florida and the first Asian American woman to lead AIA Florida. AIA Florida, the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects, represents more than 3,900 members. Read more »
Published on 1/25/2023

CHW Professional Consultants, Alachua

CHW Professional Consultants announces the addition of a new Ecological Services Department. Andy Woodruff joins CHW as Vice President + Sr. Ecologist, bringing 30+ years of ecological and environmental expertise to manage the department and staff, help drive business opportunities, and manage multiple ecological and environmental contracts with public and private clients. Read more »
Published on 12/28/2022

CHW Professional Consultants, Alachua

CHW welcomes Randall Olney PE, MBA, Director of Engineering, leading the Land Development department. Randy has 18+ years of engineering experience. His knowledge of land development and entitlement processes will enable him to lead our clients, projects, and staff, while providing strategic direction to significantly focus CHW's growth for the land development team. Read more »
Published on 8/9/2022

Barge Design Solutions Inc., Nashville

Barge elected two new members to the Board of Directors at their 2022 Annual Meeting: Doug Hooker and Ben Adams. Doug Hooker, one of the firm's three external board members, has been a prominent leader in both the public and private sectors, recently retiring after 10 years serving as Executive Director of the Atlanta Regional Commission. Ben Adams, PE, joined Barge in 2013 and is a Vice President leading the company's Client Service function in the Georgia market. Ben and Doug join current board members Bob Higgins, Shannon Lambert, Steve Edwards, Dan McConville, Chris Provost, Nancy Schultz, and Carrie Stokes. Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multi-disciplinary practice areas. Read more »
Published on 6/6/2022

CHW Professional Consultants, Alachua/Greater Gainesville

CHW announces the promotion of Kevin Smith, PSM, CH, to Director of Surveying + Mapping. Kevin has over 11 years of experience managing civil + utility construction projects, subsurface utility engineering, and hydrographic survey operations. Kevin will help lead our expansion into new markets and technologies by streamlining scheduling and onboarding new scanning systems. Read more »
Published on 3/21/2022

CHW Professional Consultants, Alachua

CHW promotes Aaron Hickman, PSM, CQM to Vice President leading Surveying + Mapping. Aaron's career with CHW spans 20 years growing + managing the team and expanding CHW's services offering. Aaron will be an integral part of the team overseeing our growth whilst leading the team, operations, client relations, and expansion into new markets. Read more »
Published on 2/23/2022

Universal Engineering Sciences, Orlando

Universal Engineering Sciences appointed Michael Dear as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Dear is an experienced finance leader with 30 years of global expertise in engineering services and construction. He most recently served as CFO for PLH Group. Prior to that, he worked at John Wood Group. Originally from Scotland, Mike is a six-time World Pipe Band Champion. Read more »
Published on 1/25/2022

AIA Florida, Tallahassee

Lourdes Solera, FAIA, of Miami, is the new president of AIA Florida. She is a third-generation owner at architecture, planning and interiors firm M.C. Harry Associates. "AIA Florida provides opportunities for mentorship, learning, leadership skills, advocacy and much more," Solera said. She is a Cuban who was raised in Panama and Mississippi, and a graduate of Mississippi State. "We are fortunate to have Lourdes' insightful leadership at this critical juncture in the practice of architecture in Florida," AIA Florida Executive Vice President/CEO Becky Magdaleno, CAE, said. "She is a tireless advocate for our membership." AIA Florida, the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects, represents more than 3,900 members. Read more »
Published on 1/3/2022

American Institute of Architects, Tallahassee

Becky Magdaleno is the new Executive Vice President and CEO of AIA Florida. Read more »
Published on 9/6/2021

FINFROCK, South Florida

Design-builder FINFROCK is expanding the company's South Florida presence with the construction of precast concrete manufacturing facilities and administrative offices in Belle Glade. As business development director with more than a decade of experience, Scott Zdroik will lead this South Florida expansion through client outreach and strategic partnerships. Read more »
Published on 8/3/2021

TLP Engineering Consultants, Orlando

Yassi Myers, PE, President of TLP, was appointed to the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE) by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Read more »
Published on 7/20/2021

CHW Professional Consultants, Jacksonville

Cody Cash has joined CHW's Transportation Engineering team as Project Manager, bringing experience in roadway & geometric design, plans production, and digital delivery processes for FDOT and other governmental entities. Cody will manage projects while assisting in the growth of CHW's professional services and client relations in the Northeast Florida Region. Read more »
Published on 6/7/2021

CHW Professional Consultants, Gainesville

CHW welcomes James "Jim" K. Harriott Jr., PE, Director of Engineering, leading our Transportation department. Jim has over 25 years of engineering experience, bringing his wealth of knowledge in public transportation. His extensive management experience and history of guiding multi-disciplined teams make him a key team leader for the transportation engineering department. Read more »
Published on 5/10/2021

Baker Barrios Architects Inc., Orlando

Baker Barrios Architects welcomes Wanly Parra, R.A., NCARB to our team! Wanly will be Associate Principal and Co-Practice Leader of our Entertainment and Hospitality Market. His 21 years of experience, most recently as senior facility design manager for Universal Orlando Resort will bring consistent quality and standards to our team and clients. Read more »
Published on 1/18/2021

Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects, Tallahassee

Ignacio Reyes, AIA, NCARB, is the president of the 3,9000-member Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects. Reyes, son of Cuban immigrants, of West Palm Beach, has practiced architecture for more than 25 years. He is the vice president and chief development officer at LEO A DALY. "I believe architecture plays a fundamental role in culture, whether by responding to a particular cultural experience or helping to shape new cultural expressions," he said. "The architecture of ancient societies helps us gain insight into its people's culture in profound ways, perhaps more than any artifact. To a great extent, we are what we build." AIA Florida members are dedicated to shaping Florida's future through excellent architecture. Read more »
Published on 1/18/2021

CHW Professional Consultants, Gainesville, Florida

CHW is proud to announce the promotion of Daniel Young, PE, LEED AP to Vice President. He has over 15 years' experience in civil engineering design, management, operations, and is a key player in leading CHW's Land Development Team to unprecedented growth. Daniel will be an integral member of the executive team overseeing our Engineering departments. Read more »
Published on 1/11/2021

CHW Professional Consultants, Alachua

E.J. Bolduc III, VP of Planning+Design at CHW Professional Consultants, is being elevated to the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Council of Fellows-among the highest honors in the profession. E.J. has provided 20+ years of continuous leadership to ASLA Florida providing a demonstrable impact on the profession through his local, state, and national service. Read more »
Published on 9/28/2020

Universal Engineering Sciences, Orlando, FL

Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc., (UES), an Orlando-headquartered geotechnical engineering firm announces the hiring of Dennis Glavin, Development Manager for Hazardous/Petroleum Products. Glavin will be responsible for the company's rapidly-growing Environmental Services Division throughout the firm's 20 branch offices from D.C. Metro to Miami. Universal Engineering Sciences is a consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, environmental sciences, construction materials testing, threshold inspection and building code compliance. Read more »
Published on 11/4/2019

Madrid Engineering Group Inc., Bartow

Madrid Engineering Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Paul Passe, PE as its Chief Geotechnical Engineer. Previously Passe served as the FDOT's State Geotechnical Engineer, and as Chief Engineer with PSI/Intertek. His expertise includes highway and bridge foundations. Madrid is geotechnical engineering consulting firm with offices in Bartow, Orlando and Tampa Read more »
Published on 7/22/2019

Maser Consulting PA, Tampa

Maser Consulting, a multidiscipline consulting and engineering design firm with five regional offices in Florida, is pleased to announce that Susan Swift, AICP as Senior Project Manager of Planning Services. As former Tampa Deputy Planning Director and creator of the Development Services Center, she was instrumental in planning for the Channel District and The Riverwalk. Read more »
Published on 7/8/2019

GRAEF-USA Inc., Miami

GRAEF-USA Inc., has promoted Nelson Ortiz to be the leader of the company's Miami office. Ortiz previously served as vice president of Consulting Engineering & Science Inc. Ortiz has more than 23 years of experience in land development, utility systems design and coastal engineering. Milwaukee-based GRAEF acquired CES in 2018. Read more »
Published on 7/2/2019

Bonnett Design Group LLC, Maitland

Danny Rogers, RLA joins Bonnett Design Group as Associate Principal / Senior Landscape Architect. Danny brings 20 years of design experience to BDG's Maitland studio. Some of Mr. Rogers most notable design challenges include Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort; Margaritaville Resort, Orlando; urban sites in Curitiba and Sao Paulo, Brazil; themed masterplans in China; a mountain-top resort located in Danang, Vietnam and luxurious Caribbean destinations. Mr. Rogers received a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Mississippi State University in 1999 and a Master of Civic Urbanism from Rollins College in 2014. Read more »
Published on 5/6/2019

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