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AI-powered workflows streamline the bidding process to optimize workforce productivity and increase bid accuracy WESTMINSTER, Colo., June 30, 2026 — Trimble today announced new AI capabilities across its mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) estimating solutions. These new capabilities eliminate tedious pre-takeoff setup tasks and automate object recognition directly from construction drawings.

July 1, 2026 (Southfield, MI) – Atwell today announced the acquisition of NEI Electric Power Engineering, Inc. (NEI), uniting two industry leaders to create an integrated platform for critical power and energy infrastructure. The combined team is equipped to support clients across the full project lifecycle, from site selection, routing, and development through engineering, construction support, and operations. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Sean McMaster, Administrator, Federal Highway Administration New Federal Highway initiative asks Americans to help improve America’s highway infrastructure WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Administrator Sean McMaster launched a nationwide initiative asking Americans to help USDOT address critical highway infrastructure needs on the Eisenhower Interstate System.

The Point is Utah's first purpose-built district — a 104-acre downtown core and first phase of a larger 600-acre development. June 29, 2026 – Arcadis, a global leader in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy for natural and built environments, today celebrated the groundbreaking of the Promenade at The Point, the $2.3 billion, 104-acre first phase development of a new downtown in Draper, Utah.

Delivered through AVEVA CONNECT, EcoStruxure™ Water Advisor - Leak Insight is the first module to launch, helping utilities to curb water loss Pilot projects of EcoStruxure™ Water Advisor are underway globally Schneider Electric has launched EcoStruxure™ Water Advisor, a cloud-based intelligence platform that enables utilities to see what is happening in their infrastructure in real time.

WRF project to deliver guidance for utilities considering powdered activated carbon for near-term PFAS treatment WALNUT CREEK, Calif., June 30, 2026 – A study is underway to evaluate powdered activated carbon (PAC), a sorbent used to adsorb contaminants, as a cost-effective solution for removing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from treated wastewater effluent.

New Locomotives Will be Among the First Battery-Electric Passenger Rail Vehicles in the U.S. BOSTON, MA – STV today announced it has been selected by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to provide engineering and project management services for the procurement of new Tier 4 diesel and battery-electric locomotives, representing both the latest low-emissions diesel technology and zero-emissions propulsion systems, as part of the agency’s regional rail modernization program.

Acquisition aims to strengthen engineering and surveying resources in North Carolina RALEIGH, N.C.- McKim & Creed, a leading engineering, planning and geospatial services firm, announced today that it has acquired Davis • Martin • Powell (DMP), a 46-person engineering and surveying firm with offices in High Point and Winston-Salem, N.C. The acquisition strengthens McKim & Creed's presence in North Carolina's Triad region while expanding service offerings and resources available to DMP's...

HCSS joins the Nemetschek Group's Build & Construct segment, creating a global construction AI and technology powerhouse Combination of leaders in complementary construction technology verticals significantly expands market opportunity and deepens AI capabilities Thoma Bravo becomes minority shareholder in the combined Build & Construct segment, underscoring its commitment and high confidence in the future growth prospects of the business Munich, July 1, 2026 – The Nemetschek Group (ISIN DE...

April Herrmann has joined the global architecture and design firm as Principal and Business Development Director for the Sports practice. Based in Denver with a national focus, Herrmann brings more than 20 years of AEC industry experience driving strategic growth, cultivating client partnerships, and leading business development initiatives across the sports, entertainment, and public assembly sectors.