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We’re proud to celebrate three of our leaders recognized during the 2025 SAME JETC Society Ball & Awards Gala! 🎉 These national honors celebrate their service, leadership, and contributions shaping the future of the AEC industry. Their commitment reflects the ingenuity, mentorship, and mission-first mindset at the heart of our federal work.
At this year’s GFT Innovation Summit, we honored individuals and teams across the organization who exemplify the spirit of innovation through inventive thinking, impactful solutions, and transformative ideas! Our annual Innovation Challenge is a way for employees to address the most pressing challenges in our industry and society with ideas that will help solve a particular problem, offer a new service or product, and potentially have a long-term impact. Join us in congratulating our 2025 winners and award recipients! 🎉
We’re thrilled to share that Engineering News-Record Midwest has ranked GFT among the top design firms! 🎉 See the complete rankings below.
Our people don’t just follow industry trends - they help define them. That’s why we're proud to spotlight the innovators and changemakers on our team who continue to lead, inspire, and shape the future of infrastructure. Here’s to the minds that keep our industry moving forward! 👏🎉
Leading with passion and purpose, Bill Foos, CPP, PSP has been elected vice president of the United States Society on Dams (USSD)! 🎉 Bill’s election to this new role is a testament to his strategic vision, integrity, and unwavering dedication to strengthening the resilience and safety of dams and levee systems nationwide. Congratulations, Bill!
🎧 Ready to grow your career or hone your leadership skills? Industry-leading voice Paul Schweiger shares insights on education, management, and hands-on experience in the latest Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) podcast! A must-listen for future and current engineers!
We're honoring Asian Heritage Month by amplifying the voices of our team members who are shaping the AEC industry across North America. From honoring their roots to uplifting community voices, their insights remind us how culture builds stronger, more inclusive spaces. 🌟 Click the link to read their stories.
With leadership shaped by military discipline and empathy, Kevin Chafin brings clarity and strategic insight to every federal project! He mentors teams and designs spaces that balance mission needs with community impact. Read more about his journey and contributions.
The GFT team brought energy and insight to the MassDOT Transportation Innovation Conference — presenting on innovative transportation solutions, unveiling our new company brand, and proudly supporting the event as a Gold sponsor. Our Boston-based experts led two engaging sessions: ✅ Advancing Infrastructure: A Case Study of Accelerated Bridge Construction for High-Traffic Corridors – Route 24 over Canton Street, Randolph, Mass., presented by Joseph Tierney III, P.E. ✅ Leveraging Work Zone Analysis to Implement Innovation presented by Teresa Sandell, P.E. We’re proud to help drive transportation innovation across Massachusetts — and excited to continue building under the new GFT banner.
Engineering runs deep for Elan Abneri! Learn what ignited his passion, how trusted client relationships brought him to our firm, and what drives his commitment to building better communities.
