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A memorable evening celebrating excellence and the people who make it all possible! At the 2026 American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Excellence Awards Gala, three GFT projects were recognized with national awards: 🏆 Eastbound Reroute 🏆 North Wilkesboro Pedestrian Bridge 🏆 VRE Manassas Park Parking Structure These honors reflect the dedication, creativity, and collaboration of our teams and partners. Learn more at the link below!
Curiosity has a way of shaping a career. For Bridget Ssamula, it started early, taking things apart to understand how they worked and seeing firsthand how thoughtful engineering can solve real problems. Today, that same mindset guides her work at GFT, aligning people, ideas, and expertise to deliver solutions that are as practical as they are purposeful.
It’s Infrastructure Week, and we’re taking a moment to reflect on the systems that power our world and connect our communities! At GFT, our teams are shaping the Infrastructure of Life every day. From clean water and reliable power to connected transportation networks and the spaces where people live and work, each project plays a role in building stronger, more resilient communities. Learn more about our work at the link below!
Our CEO, Mike Orth, joined Federal Highway Administration Administrator Sean McMaster and fellow industry CEOs and leaders for a featured panel discussion at the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Annual Convention & Legislative Summit! The conversation brought together key voices to share perspectives on the policies, funding, and decisions shaping the future of transportation and infrastructure.
Accessibility standards are a starting point, not the finish line. In this episode of the Aging Together podcast, Francisco Lasta, OTR/L, Assoc. AIA, talks about what it really means to design for people of all abilities and why inclusive design requires more than just checking a box.
From global travel to classroom volunteering, inspiration shows up in more places than you’d expect. For Principal Architect David Lee, AIA, those experiences shape how he approaches architecture. He designs airport environments that prioritize customer experience and bring together ground transportation in ways that feel easier, more welcoming, and more connected. Meet David at the link below!
We’re thrilled to be recognized by the Engineering News-Record as a top design firm! Thank you to our outstanding employees, partners, and clients for helping us shape the Infrastructure of Life in our communities every day.
“Talk to everyone, ask questions, and never take anyone for granted,” says Mechanical Engineer Jonathan Meier. He brings that collaborative mindset to hydropower mechanical engineering at GFT, working across disciplines and alongside field teams to deliver practical, effective solutions. In this spotlight, learn more about how Jonathan is expanding our mechanical capabilities.
Are you looking for an opportunity that supports your future in the engineering, architecture, and construction industry? You’ve come to the right place! Applications are now open for our GFT Emerging Talent AEC Scholarship, supporting outstanding students who are passionate about shaping the future of our industry through ingenuity, innovation, and community impact. 💲 Award: $5,000 👩‍🎓 Eligibility: Sophomore or junior students enrolled in an ABET-accredited program in the U.S. for the following fields of study: civil, environmental, mechanical, or electrical engineering; construction services; architecture. 📆 Deadline: Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST. 👉 Apply today at the link below!
Being the most people-centric architecture, engineering, and construction firm means supporting the next generation of infrastructure pros. That’s why we’re proud to announce Morgan Schuld as this year’s winner of our Forces of Change scholarship, part of the American Water Works Association scholarship program! 💦 Read more below!
