TRC Companies Named to Engineering News-Record’s Top Regional Design Firms
TRC Companies, Inc. (TRC), a global professional services firm providing integrated strategy, consulting, engineering and applied technologies in support of the energy transition, was recognized as an industry leader in the 2025 Engineering News-Record (ENR) West and East Top Design Firms. TRC ranked #7 in the West and #8 in the East. The lists rank the largest…
ACEC-SC Infrastructure Works Institute Unveils Study on Economic Impact of Infrastructure Investments in South Carolina
In response to overwhelming interest from policymakers, business leaders and community stakeholders, the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina’s (ACEC-SC) Infrastructure Works Institute (IWI) announced in early August 2025 that the full Economic Impact of Infrastructure Investments in South Carolina study is now available to the public at no cost. Commissioned by ACEC-SC IWI and…
Mass Timber Requirements Added to Free Heights & Areas Calculator
The American Wood Council (AWC), International Code Council and WoodWorks have joined together to release an updated version of the free app to calculate maximum allowable heights and areas for buildings of various occupancy classifications and types of construction. The Heights & Areas Calculator is based on the provisions in the 2021 and earlier editions of the International Building Code (IBC), which includes the Type-IV…
Why Do You Need a Geotechnical Report?
Imagine this scenario: You find a great deal on a piece of land in a prime location and even have a potential tenant lined up. As you’re wrapping up your due diligence period, you are asked about a geotechnical report. You do some digging and find out it’s required for the deal to close. Worse…
HNTB Expands in the Carolinas with New Charleston Office
HNTB, a leading infrastructure solutions firm, has opened a new office at 4922 O’Hear Avenue, Suite 203, in the Garco Park development near Park Circle in North Charleston, bringing together professionals from planning, architecture and engineering. To celebrate its new Charleston-area office, HNTB hosted an open house attended by employees, clients, partners, local small businesses—including…
Structura Announces Acquisition of Fitzpatrick Engineering Group
The merger expands the firm’s Charlotte presence & their expertise in the healthcare, commercial, & industrial markets. Structura,Inc., a consulting structural engineering firm with offices in Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina, proudly announces the acquisition of Fitzpatrick Engineering Group (FEG), a Charlotte-based structural engineering firm specializing in the healthcare, commercial, and industrial sectors. After opening a…
Insight Group Joins RMA Companies
RMA Companies (“RMA”) today announced the addition of Insight Group, a geotechnical, environmental, and construction-materials engineering consulting firm based in Charleston, South Carolina. This addition marks a significant milestone as RMA expands in the growing Southeastern market in support of its continued strategy to establish a national platform for technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification capabilities. “I am…
SI Solutions Expands Structural Engineering Expertise and Adds Controls Engineering Division with the Acquisition of SC Solutions, Inc
SI Solutions is pleased to announce the purchase of SC Solutions, Inc., a respected provider of innovative engineering solutions for the advanced process controls and structural engineering industries. Founded in 1987, SC Solutions has served its clients in Silicon Valley and beyond, expanding to Sacramento, CA, Portland, OR, and Atlanta, GA. SI Solutions, a privately held company, is…
Southern Engineering Expands Into Raleigh Market Acquiring Experienced Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Services Team
Charlotte-based Southern Engineering and Testing, P.C. has acquired the Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Services Division (GECS) of Raleigh-based Stewart. This acquisition benefits Southern Engineering and Stewart by allowing them to concentrate on core strengths and invest in key areas to accelerate expansion and meet growing market demand throughout the Carolinas. Southern Engineering and Stewart are independent engineering firms that…
Davis & Floyd Acquires Andrews Engineering, Expands Reach in South Carolina
Davis & Floyd, Inc., a leading engineering firm in South Carolina, announced today it has acquired Andrews Engineering Company, Inc., a respected Beaufort (S.C.)-based engineering firm. The acquisition is part of Davis & Floyd’s strategic plan to expand its capabilities and services in the coastal region of South Carolina. Andrews Engineering, founded in 1990 by…
