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🦇 Did you know?

…that protecting bat habitats is actually a key part of abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation? Many old mine portals and underground tunnels create cold, stable microclimates that bats rely on during winter hibernation — which means these forgotten spaces often serve as critical ecological resources, not just hazards to remediate.

Today’s AML projects are increasingly pairing engineering with ecological planning, so these unexpected habitats remain intact while reclamation work moves forward.

👉 Explore Atlas Senior Ecologist Kyle Helal’s blog to learn how smarter, ecologically informed AML strategies help protect bat populations and strengthen long-term project outcomes. https://t.co/JybVtP8pKJ

#AML #AbadonedMineLands

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The environment isn’t separate from the systems we build — it shapes them. And the choices we make today determine how communities live, adapt and thrive for generations to come.

On World Environment Day, we’re reminded that environmental challenges — from climate pressures to resource management — are interconnected and accelerating, requiring solutions that consider how environmental, infrastructure and community needs are connected.

At Atlas, that work comes to life every day through environmental solutions that help communities move forward with clarity and resilience, from site assessments and remediation to air, land and water quality management and sustainable infrastructure planning.

We partner with clients to navigate complexity, reduce risk and create lasting value, bringing together natural, built and human systems so communities can flourish and thrive.

Explore how Atlas supports sustainable, resilient communities:
👉 https://t.co/irhLhIeYdQ

#WorldEnvironmentDay #EnvironmentalSolutions

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This Infrastructure Week (May 18–22), there’s a national spotlight on the systems that power and sustain our economy.

Infrastructure is no longer just foundational — it’s strategic to national resilience, security and long-term competitiveness.

Released in November, the White House’s 2025 National Security Strategy reinforces what many are seeing in real time: power, manufacturing, supply chains and mission-critical systems are central to how the U.S. defines strength and stability.

Atlas Chief Growth Officer Harshal Desai explores what this shift means for investment priorities — and for owners and developers navigating growing complexity.

Read Harshal’s full blog for more details: https://t.co/sbSsByYEmF

#InfrastructureWeek #Infrastructure #NationalSecurity #Energy #Manufacturing #DataCenters #AEC #BuildingaStrongerAmerica

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Some of the most critical work on infrastructure projects happens behind the scenes.

It’s the testing, inspection and technical expertise working alongside delivery that helps teams navigate complexity and move forward with confidence.

Infrastructure Week is a moment to recognize how this work shapes the way communities grow, connect and thrive.

At Atlas, we see infrastructure as more than projects — it’s the foundation for opportunity. Across transportation, water, environmental solutions, energy and program management, we partner with clients to support systems people rely on every day.

Across the country, our teams bring an independent perspective and technical depth to complex infrastructure challenges — supporting projects not just in how they’re built, but how they perform over time.

As we kick off #InfrastructureWeek, we’re proud to stand alongside our partners in advancing infrastructure that helps communities flourish — today and for generations to come.

👉 Follow along this week as we highlight the people, projects and expertise behind the work — and the impact it’s having across the communities we serve. https://t.co/TQj3B990gi

#InfrastructureWeek #BuildingaStrongerAmerica

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What’s the real cost of not knowing what’s underground?

In infrastructure, some of the biggest risks are the ones you can’t see. Unknown or inaccurately mapped utilities can lead to delays, safety hazards, costly rework and public disruption — challenges that impact not just projects, but the communities they serve.

That’s why Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) should be viewed as an investment, not an added expense. When integrated early, SUE gives project teams the visibility they need to make smarter decisions, reduce risk and keep projects moving forward with confidence.

According to a Federal Highway Administration–sponsored study, every $1 invested in SUE delivers an average of $4.62 in measurable cost savings, with total returns ranging from $4–$20 when broader risk‑reduction benefits are considered.

In our latest Q&A, Randy Sanborn shares how Atlas is helping clients take a more proactive, data-driven approach — highlighting a recent GDOT project where 3D SUE modeling provided critical insight into underground and overhead utilities before construction began.

📍If you’re attending the TDOT-ACEC Partnering Conference this week in Chattanooga, connect with Randy Sanborn to learn how SUE can help strengthen project outcomes from day one.

👉Read the full article: https://t.co/j42pPRXX2b

#ACECTDOT #SubsurfaceUtilityEngineering

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What does quality actually look like on today’s most complex infrastructure programs?

According to Barry Burks, it’s not something you check at the end — it’s something that shapes how projects move forward every day.

In his latest Q&A, Barry shares what’s changing in construction quality and what it takes to apply Independent Quality Management (IQM) in fast-moving, high-stakes environments.

From digital inspection tools to real-time acceptance workflows, he shares how teams are moving faster while maintaining consistent, high standards.

Barry will be expanding on these ideas at the upcoming TDOT-ACEC Partnering Conference, May 11–13, in Chattanooga, TN.

📍 Session Spotlight: Independent Quality Management
🗓 Tuesday, May 12
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12 PM or 3:30 PM – 5 PM

If you’re attending, be sure to connect with Barry Burks and other A-Team members.

In the meantime, read Barry’s full Q&A: https://t.co/6xVWVBVM2A

#QualityManagement #Infrastructure #Transportation #ACEC #DesignBuild #P3

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🏆National Recognition for Engineering Excellence — and an Iconic Bridge

We’re proud to celebrate Placer County’s Foresthill Bridge and the leadership behind it as the Foresthill Bridge T-1 Steel Inspection and Repair Project earns a National Recognition Award in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ prestigious Engineering Excellence Awards program — one of the engineering profession’s highest distinctions.

As California’s tallest bridge, Foresthill Bridge is more than a landmark — it’s a lifeline for the region and a responsibility that Placer County embraces with vision, diligence and an unwavering commitment to public safety. Their proactive approach to infrastructure stewardship continues to set a national standard.

In partnership with Placer County, Atlas’ A-team took on one of the most technically demanding bridge inspection and repair efforts in the country — performing advanced testing and targeted repairs more than 700 feet above the American River, all while keeping traffic moving and protecting the public and project teams every step of the way.

The impact speaks for itself: safer travel for the community, zero safety incidents and a project helping inform national guidance for evaluating legacy steel bridges.

We’re honored to be recognized alongside Placer County through this national award — and to support work that strengthens critical infrastructure and the communities it serves.

Read more about this project: https://t.co/GCt5p0QUEF.

#ACEC #EngineeringExcellence

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🌍 Transforming environmental challenges into opportunity

Across the U.S., thousands of communities are working to safely reuse land impacted by past industrial and commercial use.

This Earth Day, we’re highlighting how Atlas supports environmental solutions that help communities reclaim these sites — starting with brownfield redevelopment.

“Brownfields work is about more than environmental cleanup. It’s about helping communities turn risk into opportunity — creating housing where there was once hazard, parks where there was once pollution and hope where there was once disinvestment,” said Kelly Schmitt, National Brownfields Director, Atlas.

Through environmental site assessments, remediation planning and regulatory coordination, Atlas helps protect land and water while supporting redevelopment that strengthens communities and the people who call them home.

Connecting Where Revitalization Begins
Our Brownfields Team will be attending several upcoming conferences to share expertise, exchange best practices and connect with leaders working to bring new life to underutilized spaces.

Connect with us at the following events:
•Ohio Land Bank Conference – Toledo, OH, April 22–24
•Arizona Brownfields Conference – Tucson, AZ, April 29–30
•Revitalizing Ohio’s Brownfields Conference – Westerville, OH, May 6
•Nevada Brownfields Conference – Las Vegas, NV, May 6-7

Discover Atlas’ brownfields services: https://t.co/j2sasb49JV and what drives Kelly Schmitt’s passion for community revitalization: https://t.co/k3RKePiMqN.

#EarthDay #EnvironmentalSolutions #BrownfieldRedevelopment #ResilientCommunities #Brownfields #TransformingCommunities

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Investing in the Next Generation of STEM Leaders

Several A-team members from Atlas’ Indiana office — Eleanor Buchanan, Michael Ardis and Benjamin LaPointe — volunteered their time and expertise at the 37th Annual Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair, serving as Special Judges alongside the Indiana Association of Environmental Professionals.

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade showcased impressive Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) projects spanning environmental engineering, earth sciences, chemistry, plant sciences and sustainable energy. Their work reflected not only creativity and curiosity, but also a strong understanding of the scientific method, as students clearly explained their hypotheses, experimental design, data analysis and conclusions.

This community outreach effort exemplifies Atlas’ values in action —  from Heart in giving back to our communities, to Mastery in sharing professional expertise, to Life in helping young innovators envision future careers in STEM.

“Volunteering with the students truly reflects Atlas’ values in action,” said Eleanor Buchanan, Atlas Environmental Science Project Manager. “When students see professionals take genuine interest in their ideas, it helps them realize their work matters — and that a future in STEM is possible.”

Thank you to our A-team members who continue to show up for their communities and inspire tomorrow’s environmental leaders.

#AtlasValues #CommunityImpact #STEMEducation #FutureLeaders #AtlasGivesBack

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Building connected, thriving communities 🚆✨

As we join industry peers at this year’s @DBIAnational Transportation Conference, we’re proud to spotlight the kind of transformative work that helps cities flourish, including our role in Chicago’s Red & Purple Line Modernization Project.

As part of the Walsh-Fluor Design-Build team, Atlas delivered vital civil engineering services — from roadway design and traffic maintenance to utility coordination, drainage, electrical and lighting design — to modernize one of Chicago’s busiest transit corridors.

This historic investment replaced four stations with larger, ADA‑compliant facilities and reconstructed 1.3 miles of elevated track, significantly improving reliability, safety and the daily experience for millions of riders who rely on accessible mobility options.

At its core, this project strengthens urban mobility and uplifts the communities it serves — making transit more efficient, more resilient and ready for the future. https://t.co/NrcP1OZ9ok

If you’re attending DBIA, stop by booth #638 to connect with our A-team and learn how Atlas is helping cities move forward with smarter, community‑centered design‑build solutions.

Let’s keep building what’s next — together.

#DBIA #DesignBuild #Transit #Infrastructure #ChicagoRPM #Mobility #dbiatranspo

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Join us in welcoming K.D. Warach to the A-Team!

Atlas is pleased to announce that K.D. Warach, P.E., has joined the firm as Vice President and Texas Division Manager. In this role, K.D. will lead Atlas’ Texas operations, overseeing program and contract management, as well as infrastructure advisory services, while driving regional strategy and business development across Texas.

Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, K.D. brings more than 30 years of transportation and infrastructure leadership experience, with deep expertise in construction engineering and inspection (CEI) and construction management. He has led complex highway, bridge and alternative delivery programs, working closely with public agencies, private-sector clients and contractor teams, including on design-build and Public-Private Partnership (P3) projects. His experience also includes managing large, multi-office teams, carrying full profit and loss responsibility and playing a key role in expanding CEI market share across Texas.

K.D. is actively engaged in the transportation industry, serving on the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) Government Affairs and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committees. He is also a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and DBIA.

We are excited about the leadership, growth and value K.D. will bring to our Texas operations. Please join us in giving him a warm welcome to the Atlas A‑Team!

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Advancing Safe, Reliable Water Services Through Alternative Delivery 💧

Communities nationwide are investing in modern water systems that can meet evolving regulations and withstand future challenges. In the Pacific Northwest, a major Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) alternative delivery program is advancing a state-of-the-art filtration facility capable of treating 135 million gallons of water per day, along seismically resilient pipelines to protect a critical drinking water supply for generations.

Atlas is proud to be a key partner — providing comprehensive inspection and quality oversight across grading, concrete, coatings, pipelines, electrical systems and mechanical components. Within the collaborative CM/GC environment, we help teams make informed decisions, manage risk and maintain alignment with rigorous safety and regulatory standards.

This investment strengthens public health, regional resilience and long-term economic vitality and demonstrates how alternative delivery elevates outcomes on complex water infrastructure projects. https://t.co/zZQaU8T4gL

Connect with us at the @DBIAnational Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference this week. Meet our team at booth #638.

#CMGC #WaterInfrastructure #Water #Wastewater #AlternativeDelivery #Atlas #DBIA

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Building Better, Together —

Atlas is headed to the @DBIAnational Water/Wastewater and Transportation Conferences in Grapevine, Texas, April 13-17, where industry leaders are coming together to push boundaries of collaboration, innovation and design-build excellence.

Stop by booth #638 to meet the Atlas A-team and explore how we’re delivering smarter, safer and more resilient solutions across water, wastewater, transportation and aviation infrastructure.

With nearly 120 alternative delivery projects nationwide totaling $80B in construction value, we’re helping communities thrive through high-quality, efficient and future-ready infrastructure.

Let’s shape the future of infrastructure — together.

🔗 Learn more about our alternative delivery capabilities: https://t.co/DLlgXSOLAv.

#DBIA #DesignBuild #Water #Wastewater #Transportation #Infrastructure

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Advancing Rail Safety in Georgia and Beyond 🚧🚆

We’re excited to join transportation leaders, public agencies and rail partners from across the country in Atlanta for the National Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety Conference, April 6-9 — an important forum dedicated to improving safety at highway-rail grade crossings through collaboration, innovation and shared best practices.

Atlas is proud to participate as a sponsor, with L N Manchi, David Bearse and Faheem Muhammad., PMP representing our A-team. With nearly two decades of experience supporting railroad crossing safety initiatives, Atlas has supported the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Section 130 Program since 2005 and currently provides exclusive grade crossing safety support for CSX Transportation (CSXT) crossings across Georgia.

We value opportunities like this conference to share real-world insights, tackle complex challenges and strengthen coordination between transportation agencies and railroads — all in support of safer, more resilient communities.

Be sure to read Senior Rail Engineer Dave Bearse’s latest Q&A to learn how Atlas is helping advance rail safety across Georgia through the Section 130 Program: https://t.co/GMMDa3SYKH

If you’re attending, we’d love to connect! Learn more about Atlas’ transportation services: https://t.co/JYwSnU3pcK

#RailSafety #GradeCrossingSafety #TransportationEngineering #RailroadSafety

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🎉Atlas Wins ACEC Georgia Merit Award for Spelman’s Center for Innovation & the Arts!

We’re excited to share that Atlas has earned the 2026 ACEC Georgia Merit Award for our work on Spelman College’s stunning new Center for Innovation & the Arts!🎉

This dynamic 82,500 sq. ft. facility marks a bold leap forward for Spelman — bringing the arts, sciences and innovation together in one inspiring new campus landmark. A key feature of the project is the new pedestrian bridge, which creates a direct, elevated link to the campus core while navigating a maze of existing utilities beneath the site.

Our team was proud to help make it happen through creative site design, smart utility solutions and sustainable features like a 63,200-gallon underground cistern that boosts water quality, reduces flooding and supports long-term campus resilience.

This award celebrates the powerful mix of visionary design and engineering ingenuity that made this project shine, and we’re excited to see the impact it will have on students for years to come. We're proud to partner with Spelman College on this award-winning project and share this success with them.

We’re also celebrating two additional honors that our team contributed to:

🏆State Award – Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility
🏅Expansion Honor Award – Brookhaven City Center

Congratulations to all the winning projects; these awards highlight the meaningful impact engineering can have on our communities! https://t.co/W3SoSuqVwW

#ACECGeorgia #EngineeringExcellence #CivilEngineering #Innovation

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🌟🏆Trust: Earned, Honored and Celebrated

We’re proud to share that Atlas has been named one of Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026 — a powerful recognition of the trust our clients and communities place in us every day. https://t.co/2jMV4xNELc

In our business, earning that trust matters. Our clients rely on us for accurate insights, rigorous analysis and solutions that stand up to real-world challenges. Being named among the nation’s most trustworthy companies reflects not only what we do, but how we do it — guided by our Values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust.

“This recognition is a testament to the integrity, dedication and professionalism our teams demonstrate every single day,” said Atlas Chief Executive Officer Jacqueline (Jacque) Hinman. “I am immensely proud of the work we do and grateful to our people, whose commitment to doing what’s right continues to elevate Atlas and the impact we make across the country.”

Thank you to our incredible A-team and to the clients and communities who put their trust in Atlas. We remain committed to delivering solutions that elevate communities and stand the test of time.

#MostTrustworthyCompanies

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Welcome to the A-Team, Brett Weiland

Atlas is pleased to share that Brett Weiland recently accepted a new role as Vice President, Environmental National Energy Growth Leader. He joins us with more than 26 years of global consulting experience across the energy and infrastructure markets with both private and public sector clients.

Most recently, Brett served as Vice President of Energy and Environment Growth & Sales at a leading global environmental consulting firm, where he led strategic growth for both renewable and conventional energy. At Atlas, Brett will lead our continued expansion into the renewable, electric transmission, and oil/gas industries.

“Brett’s depth of experience in the energy sector, especially supporting Fortune 100 clients, makes him an exceptional addition to our team. His leadership and strategic mindset will help accelerate our growth across key Energy markets,” said Linda Greenwood, Atlas Senior Vice President, Strategy and Sales.

Please join us in welcoming Brett. We’re delighted to have his industry insight and energy expertise on board the A-Team!