Topcon Positioning Group has acquired Viasys VDC, an infrastructure construction software development company based in Espoo, Finland.

Andrew Goodwin, who teaches architecture in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design and owns the San Luis Obispo-based design consultancy firm Andrew Goodwin Designs, was named a 2017 recipient of the Norma Sklarek Award. 

The Steel Joist Institute is offering a new webinar “Simple Connections Simplified” on Wednesday, May 16 from 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. EST, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.

Kori Purdum Matheis and John Matheis recently acquired Proffitt & Associates Architects, P.C., the longtime Frederick, Maryland-based practice.

KAI has added two new employees to its Build Group -- Melissa McGinnis-Russo as senior project manager and Joe Kabance as estimator/project engineer.

Scott McNeal has been appointed vice president of information technology for Terex Aerial Work Platforms, the business unit of Terex Corp. that includes the Genie brand.

QUIKRETE, a manufacturer of packaged concrete, will award the three most creative, well-crafted and high-quality DIY projects entered into the annual QUIKRETE One Bag Wonder contest monetary prizes and a trip to Charleston, South Carolina, for the Haven Conference.

Approaching its 50^th year in practice, the national architecture and interior design firm, Dyer Brown, has announced the completion of a major transition of ownership and new roles for its three principals Brent Zeigler, Rachel Woodhouse and Tara Martin.

The award, which includes the accompanying title of fellow, is ASTM’s highest recognition for individual contributions to developing standards.

ATAS International’s operations were certified to the ISO 9001:2000 international quality system standard in 2006. The ATAS ISO certification has recently been upgraded to ISO 9001:2015 (with design in the Allentown, Penn. locations).