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Next Wednesday, Benesch’s Amelia Harris, PhD, PE is presenting on the I-95 emergency response project at the Transportation Forum at the University of Pittsburgh! She will discuss how the project team opened a temporary roadway just 12 days after the partial collapse of the structure and delivered a permanent replacement on an accelerated timeline. If you’re attending the forum, be sure to connect with Amelia! University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering WTS Pittsburgh Chapter Pittsburgh American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) #BeneschPresents #WTS #ASHE #I95

Congratulations to the Michigan Department of Transportation and the City of Allegan for their recognition at the 2025 American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan Engineering and Surveying Excellence Awards Gala! https://lnkd.in/gRKuraph The M-89 Five-Point Roundabout in Allegan, IL, earned a Merit Award for its innovative design and positive impact on the community. This $7 million project transformed a complex roadway network into a modern, five-point roundabout, enhancing traffic flow and providing better access to downtown Allegan. Learn more about this award-winning project and Benesch’s role at the link above. #BeneschAwards #ACEC #Transportation

Our #WomensHistoryMonth celebration continues! This week, we are shining the spotlight on Ashley Bomely, PE. Ashley joined Benesch in 2014 after earning her degree in civil engineering from the University of Massachusetts. Specializing in highway engineering, Ashley currently serves as a project manager based in our Boston office where she helps design roadways across the state. Ashley’s career journey started at an early age. “As a child, my dad would often bring me to construction sites which sparked a general curiosity about our built world. In college, I initially pursued architecture because I honestly didn’t know what civil engineering was! After a lot of research and being drawn to bridge design and horizontal construction, I knew civil engineering was the right fit for me.” Over the years, Ashley has seen an increase in the number of women in the engineering field, especially their presence in leadership roles—something she hopes will continue! “Celebrating Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day is important for the visibility of women in our field! It allows younger generations to see themselves in the women being celebrated and know that they too can achieve great things in whatever field they decide to pursue.” With that in mind, Ashely shared a bit of advice to the next generation. “If you have an interest in a particular career, try to find any outreach groups or programs that can help you learn more about it. There are so many resources now, both virtual and in person, that can help you pick a career that will make you happy. Also, as cliché as it sounds, do not let anyone tell you that you are not good enough to study a certain field. You are good enough and can achieve great things!"

As infrastructure needs continue to grow, so does the pressure to innovate. https://lnkd.in/g3YhYgQF In our newest #BeneschInsights article Chief Process and Innovation Officer Laura L. McGovern, PE shares her approach to innovation and how cultivating a culture of innovation at Benesch helps to drive the industry forward. Click the link above to read. #innovation #aec

That’s a wrap! Our Benesch University GROW 1 participants celebrated the program’s completion today with a virtual graduation ceremony. GROW 1 provides three months of professional development specifically designed to hone participants' leadership skills. Through interactive learning sessions, team projects and presentations, the program equips each graduate with essential leadership tools as they continue to grow their careers at Benesch. Congratulations to all 30 participants for reaching this milestone and thank you for your hard work and commitment to Benesch! #LifeAtBenesch #LearningAndDevelopment

Congrats, grads! Our 2025 Benesch University PM Essentials Cohort has officially completed their program! The learning and development program was designed to support current and aspiring project managers as they work to provide exceptional service to our clients. Participants learned new skills, innovative management techniques, and Benesch best practices that will set them up for continued success. Congratulations again to our program participants! Thank you for your commitment to advancing your careers at Benesch. #LifeAtBenesch #Learninganddevelopment

Benesch's Jake Williams, PE, Nitaya Chayangkura, PE and Daniel Rikli, P.E. are presenting at the ASHE Middle Tennessee Lunch Meeting next Wednesday! They will be sharing insights into Benesch’s role in helping Humphreys County, TN, recover from a devastating flood that occurred in August 2021. After assessing damage to roads and bridges, our team guided the county through the process of securing FEMA public assistance funding for 15 bridge repair and replacement projects. Join their discussion to learn more about the challenges and solutions involved in restoring critical infrastructure after a disaster! #BeneschPresents #ASHE

Congratulations to the Kane County Division of Transportation for earning top honors at the 2025 American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois Engineering Excellence Awards! https://lnkd.in/gke-QVYU The Longmeadow Parkway Corridor received ACEC IL’s highest honor, the 2025 Lincoln Grand Conceptor Award, along with an Honor Award, in recognition of the project’s role in enhancing regional connectivity and supporting economic growth. Get the full story on this award-winning project and Benesch’s involvement at the link above. #BeneschAwards #ACEC #Transportation

Congratulations to the Village of Oswego, Illinois for their well-deserved recognition at the 2025 American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois Engineering Excellence Awards! https://lnkd.in/gke-QVYU The Wolfs Crossing and Harvey Roundabout project earned a Special Achievement Award for its innovative design and commitment to improving mobility in one of Illinois’ fastest-growing communities. Learn more about the project and Benesch’s role at the link above. #BeneschAwards #ACEC #Transportation

Happy Women’s History Month! March offers us the perfect opportunity to celebrate the achievements of all the hard-working women at Benesch. Each week, we’ll be featuring a member of our Women of Benesch employee resource group. ? This week, we’re spotlighting Nicole L. Jackson, PE, PTOE, a Benesch Group Manager based in Fort Worth, Texas. Nicole specializes in highway-rail grade crossing engineering and is a national expert in railroad preemption operation and design. ? From an early age, Nicole knew she was going to be an engineer. “I had several engineers in the family and wanted to follow in their footsteps.” ? Nicole’s mother, her biggest role model, always encouraged her to pursue her dreams. More importantly, she showed her what it was to be a trailblazer in her career, which moved Nicole to want to do the same in her own. ? “Just as my mother told for me, I would like to express to young woman that if you want it, you can achieve it. And I believe that I have done that with my own children, as my daughter is now pursuing engineering at university as well.” ? While Nicole has seen an increase in the number of women in engineering, she acknowledges that there is still work to be done. ? “I have seen an increase in women in the engineering field in general and more acceptance of them as equals. While there have been improvements in that area, I think we still have quite a way to go. My recent visit to a local high school engineering class revealed that the ratio of men/women is still very low. We need to continue to promote engineering to girls at a young age!” ? #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM25