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STV taps Justin Ramirez to lead M&A, accelerate targeted growth. July 7, 2026 NEW YORK, NY - STV today announced that Justin Ramirez, Esq., has joined the firm as vice president of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He will lead the identification and execution of strategic acquisitions with long-term enterprise value as STV accelerates growth in high-priority markets and services. "In today's infrastructure market, growth is defined by judgment, alignment and trust," said Garo Hovnanian, executive vice president of Advisory Services at STV. "Justin brings a disciplined, relationship-driven approach that will help STV expand and strengthen our business while preserving the culture and client focus that differentiate our firm." Ramirez brings deep experience advising dozens of M&A clients on buy-side and sell-side transactions. Most recently, he led M&A at a leading consultancy, partnering with founders, executives and boards, to perform negotiations and diligence. He has also advised professional services firms on succession planning, governance and transaction strategy. Ramirez earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas School of Law and a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in finance from the University of Arkansas Sam M. Walton College of Business. He is a member of the Arkansas State Bar. STV continues to expand its capabilities and geographic reach through targeted M&A, including recent acquisitions in Northern California, Florida, Kentucky and Georgia, and Texas and Oklahoma. About STV. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect its communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. Learn more at stvinc.com.

STV wins CMAA Metro NY/NJ Project of the Year award for Van Wyck Expressway. June 24, 2026 The project was recognized in the Transportation/Design-Bid-Build/Greater Than $100 Million/Construction Manager category at the chapter's 2025 Annual Project of the Year and Scholarship Banquet in New York. Iris Giboyeaux, director of operations at STV and a member of the CMAA National Board of Governors who also serves as vice president and secretary of the Metro New York/New Jersey Chapter, presented the Project of the Year Awards. Reema Albahri, the chapter's student outreach chair, helped administer and present the Scholarship Awards. The project enhanced access on the heavily traveled corridor by reconstructing a 1.5-mile elevated viaduct carrying the Van Wyck Expressway over the Long Island Expressway. STV served as construction manager as agent for the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), providing resident engineering, construction inspection and office engineering services on the approximately $125 million project. "We're proud to see this project recognized by CMAA NY/NJ because it reflects the level of coordination and field leadership required to deliver complex rehabilitation work in one of New York's busiest corridors," said Robert Vaz, vice president and senior construction manager at STV. "Our team partnered closely with NYSDOT and project stakeholders to maintain traffic, navigate daily field conditions and keep the project aligned with schedule and budget." The program encompassed the replacement of more than 236,000 square feet of concrete deck, the rehabilitation of steel and concrete substructures, replacement of 18 concrete piers under active travel lanes and installation of a jointless link slab deck system. Additional upgrades included highway lighting, parapet walls, overhead and cantilever sign structures and intelligent transportation systems improvements. The corridor is a critical gateway linking Queens, Midtown Manhattan and John F. Kennedy International Airport, while also connecting travelers to major regional destinations such as Citi Field and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. For daily commuters, commercial drivers and airport travelers, these improvements help support reliable travel, safer conditions and fewer disruptions along a heavily congested route. Construction finished in July 2024 on schedule and within the original $125 million contract value, despite constrained staging conditions, heavy traffic and coordination around major regional events. Working within tight staging constraints along an active urban corridor, the team maintained traffic flow while sequencing work around peak travel periods and regional events. The team leveraged adaptive sequencing, digital inspection tools, ultrahigh-performance concrete link slabs and precast deck elements to enhance durability, streamline construction and reduce long-term maintenance needs. STV also used accelerated bridge construction techniques to rebuild ramp decks during weekend closures, helping reduce disruption to the traveling public. "Projects like this demand constant coordination and real-time decision-making in the field," said Albert Wong, vice president and engineer director at STV. "From quality oversight to day-to-day problem-solving, our team focused on helping NYSDOT minimize disruption while improving reliability for the traveling public."

STV selected to modernize 83 elevators across three NYCHA developments in Brooklyn. June 24, 2026 Project Supports Elevator Upgrades at Marlboro, Sheepshead and Tilden Houses to Improve Resident Access NEW YORK, NY - STV has been selected by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to provide construction management (CM) services for Elevator Tranche 2B, one phase of NYCHA's multi-stage elevator modernization program supporting upgrades at Marlboro, Sheepshead and Tilden Houses in Brooklyn. The project will modernize 83 elevators across the three occupied developments, advancing a critical phase of NYCHA's systemwide effort to improve reliability and access for residents. "Modernizing elevators in occupied residential buildings demands precision, coordination and constant communication," said Vincent Zito, CCM, DBIA, senior vice president and project executive at STV. "This work is about delivering better access while respecting the daily routines of residents." This phase of NYCHA's program includes 83 elevator cars, including 31 at Marlboro Houses, 36 at Sheepshead Houses and 16 at Tilden Houses. The project is part of NYCHA's broader effort to upgrade vertical transportation systems across its portfolio. "Elevator modernization is a key method of upgrading critical building infrastructure, contributing to more reliable service for NYCHA residents and improving their quality of life," said Dylan Baker-Rice, chief asset & capital management officer at NYCHA. "Working with experienced construction management firms, such as STV, is critical to this work. Each elevator project must be thoughtfully phased, with work carried out quickly and carefully to avoid disruption to residents. STV has the requisite experience and know-how to ensure each elevator project under their supervision is a success." As a trusted NYCHA partner, STV has supported major modernization efforts across the authority's portfolio through capital program and CM services. Recent residential work includes security enhancements at 34 NYCHA developments, comprehensive modernization projects at Saint Nicholas Houses, Nostrand Houses and Bronx River Addition, heating system upgrades across NYCHA developments and an innovative waste-management system installation at Polo Grounds Towers. For more than a century, STV has advised, designed, engineered and delivered complex building and infrastructure programs across the New York metropolitan region. The firm's regional portfolio includes One World Trade Center, the Terminal B Redevelopment at LGA, Newark Liberty International Airport Terminal A, Second Avenue Subway Phase II and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital. Its local work reflects STV's broader focus on supporting essential infrastructure that strengthens communities and improves quality of life. About STV. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect its communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. Learn more at stvinc.com.