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STV hosts engineering design challenge for New York City students in partnership with Salvadori Center and NCSEA. Published August 21, 2026 STV recently welcomed students from Vanguard High School to its New York City office for a hands-on engineering design challenge, continuing the firm's longstanding commitment to inspiring the next generation of science, technology, engineering, arts/architecture and mathematics (STEAM) professionals. Hosted in partnership with the Salvadori Center and the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA), the event gave students the opportunity to explore structural engineering principles through a real-world design exercise. The program was part of a pilot initiative led by the Structural Engineers Association of New York (SEAoNY) to test a new educational kit designed to introduce high school students to careers in structural engineering. Working in teams, students transformed concept sketches into completed tower designs using provided materials. Their structures were evaluated against engineering criteria that mirrored real-world challenges, including height requirements, load capacity and resistance to simulated earthquake forces. Throughout the activity, STV professionals shared insights into the engineering process and the critical role structural engineers play in designing safe, resilient infrastructure and buildings. "Programs like this allow students to experience the engineering design process firsthand and show them that STEAM careers can be both creative and impactful," said Jithu Alexander, PE, an associate and structural engineer at STV. "Watching these students collaborate, test ideas and refine their designs demonstrated exactly the curiosity and critical thinking our industry depends on." The program builds on STV's ongoing partnership with the Salvadori Center, a nonprofit that delivers hands-on, project-based educational programs connecting K-12 students with architecture, engineering and the built environment. Through this collaboration, STV has supported a range of educational and workforce development initiatives to expand awareness of careers in the architecture, engineering and construction industry. Previous efforts have included conducting a career day for students at PS 386 in Manhattan and hosting career development workshops at STV's New York City office, where students engaged directly with engineers, architects and planners to learn about career pathways across the industry. The team also partnered with the Salvadori Center and the New York Building Congress to help redesign and build a new classroom space at a New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) community center, creating an enhanced learning environment for local students.

First East River Tunnel tube reopens following major New York rehabilitation. 21/08/2026. Amtrak has reopened Line 2 of New York's East River Tunnel following the completion of the first major phase of the USD1.6 billion rehabilitation programme, restoring passenger services through a comprehensively rebuilt section of one of the busiest railway tunnel systems in North America. The reopening, announced by Amtrak on 17 August, follows approximately a year of intensive construction inside the 116-year-old tunnel. Line 2 has undergone extensive demolition and reconstruction, including replacement of track, power, communications and drainage infrastructure together with major structural and safety improvements. The East River Tunnel comprises four separate tubes linking New York Penn Station in Manhattan with Queens and the Northeast Corridor towards New England. Opened in 1910, the tunnels are used by around 450 Amtrak, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and NJ TRANSIT trains every day and provide an important connection to Sunnyside Yard in Queens. Two of the four tubes, Lines 1 and 2, require comprehensive rehabilitation after being inundated by salt water during Superstorm Sandy in 2012. The flood caused long-term deterioration to electrical, signalling, track and structural infrastructure, resulting in the decision to undertake a full reconstruction of the affected tubes. The rehabilitation strategy involves taking one tunnel tube out of service at a time, removing its existing infrastructure back to the concrete tunnel liner and rebuilding the railway and associated systems. Keeping the other three tubes operational has allowed Amtrak, LIRR and NJ TRANSIT services to continue during construction. The scale of the work completed in Line 2 has been substantial. Amtrak reports that crews removed and replaced more than 24,000 ft (7.3 km) of rail, 8,000 tonnes of ballast, 8,000 wooden rail ties and 20,000 cubic yards (approximately 15,300 cu m) of bench-wall concrete. New bench walls have been constructed in a modern high-low configuration, improving emergency access and providing new routes for electrical and communications infrastructure. The project also replaces the original ballasted railway with a modern direct-fixation track system incorporating improved drainage. Other improvements include repairs to the concrete tunnel liner and new traction-power, overhead contact, signalling, lighting, communications and fire-life-safety systems. New drainage infrastructure is intended to increase resilience against future water-related incidents while reducing maintenance requirements. The main construction contract was awarded by Amtrak in 2024 to the Skanska E-J ERT Joint Venture, comprising Skanska and E-J Electric Installation Co. The construction contract was reported at approximately USD637 million. A joint venture between STV Inc. and Naik Consulting Group is providing construction management services, supporting Amtrak with contractor management, document control, programme and budget oversight and community engagement. Jacobs Engineering Group has also provided design-development support for the rehabilitation and systems improvements. The overall East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project is valued at approximately USD1.6 billion. Funding is primarily being provided through a USD1.26 billion Federal Railroad Administration grant, with the remaining funding contributed by Amtrak, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and NJ TRANSIT. Attention will now move to Line 1, the second Sandy-damaged tunnel. Amtrak says the second and final major phase will begin during autumn 2026 and will involve essentially the same comprehensive reconstruction undertaken in Line 2. Additional infrastructure-hardening work is being carried out before the closure to reduce the potential for failures elsewhere in the tunnel system while only three tubes are available. The overall East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project remains within its USD1.6 billion budget and scheduled for completion by the end of 2027. Once both tubes have been reconstructed, Amtrak expects the modernised infrastructure to support passenger railway operations for another century. The East River Tunnel programme forms part of a much wider investment programme affecting rail and tunnelling infrastructure around New York and New Jersey. Other major schemes progressing in the region include the Hudson Tunnel Project, Portal North Bridge, Penn Station Access and the planned transformation of New York Penn Station.

STV appoints Khaled Naja to advisory board. Published August 19, 2026 Naja brings expertise in strategic leadership, capital investment and enterprise transformation. NEW YORK, NY - STV today announced that Khaled Naja, PE, CCM, NAC, a globally recognized infrastructure executive, has joined the firm's advisory board. Naja brings decades of leadership advising executive teams and boards on the strategic decisions that shape complex infrastructure investments and long-term organizational performance. "Khaled's experiences at the intersection of strategy, capital and execution provide a unique perspective on what is critical to the future of infrastructure," said Greg Kelly, CEO at STV. "His ability to align long-term strategy with capital investment decisions will strengthen how we help clients navigate an increasingly dynamic infrastructure landscape." Naja currently serves as CEO of Core Group Partners, where he supports global infrastructure, transportation and capital development strategies. Throughout his career, he has served in executive leadership roles across the public and private sectors, including Chief Executive Officer of Cruise Terminals International, Chief Operating Officer of the Chicago Department of Aviation and Executive Vice President of Dallas Fort-Worth International, helping organizations navigate some of the industry's most significant infrastructure investments and transformational initiatives. In addition to his executive roles, Naja has held leadership positions with the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), including national board chair, and was inducted into the National Academy of Construction. He was named one of Engineering News-Record's Top 25 Newsmakers in 2021 for advancing modular terminal construction, an approach that improved project delivery timelines and reduced disruption. Naja has earned a reputation for bringing clarity to complex decisions involving capital investment, long-term infrastructure strategy and organizational priorities. His ability to connect strategy with execution has helped organizations address some of their most consequential challenges. His appointment reflects STV's continued investment in helping clients make the decisions that increasingly define the success of major infrastructure investments. He holds a master's degree in construction engineering and management from Pennsylvania State University and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Virginia, and completed the Executive Education Advanced Management Program at Columbia Business School. 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.