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TKDA launches new Mining Division to expand industry expertise. Since 1910, TKDA has supported the industries and infrastructure that move natural resources to communities and markets. Building on that legacy, TKDA has developed a new Mining Division, expanding its investment in the people and specialized expertise that help mining clients solve complex operational, technical, and business challenges. This new division strengthens an established area of TKDA's business at a time when demand for mining and critical minerals expertise continues to grow. Its team currently supports mining operations across the United States and Canada, providing design solutions for projects that include systems for transloading, transportation, and material handling and processing. "Creating this division represents our commitment to meet the growing needs of mining industry clients," said TKDA President and CEO Jeff Lipovetz. "We have talented people with firsthand experience working in active mining operations. They know how to develop solutions grounded in how mining facilities operate. This investment will build on that strong foundation by expanding our team and strengthening our specialized services for mining clients at multiple stages of their operations." TKDA's approach combines direct mining operations experience with the much wider breadth of technical knowledge available across the firm. Engineers, architects, planners, and specialized experts can draw on in-house capabilities essential to successful mining operations, including rail and facility design, to build a team with the varied skills and insights needed to help clients overcome any technical barriers they may encounter. With offices and staff in major mining regions across the Upper Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and American Southwest, TKDA is well-positioned to support clients nationwide. As part of launching the new Mining Division, TKDA also promoted Brian "Bud" Mickelson to Mining Vice President. In this role, Bud will oversee the growth of TKDA's mining services portfolio. He brings more than 20 years of experience across the mining, manufacturing, power, and steel industries. Prior to joining TKDA in 2015, he worked at Magnetation and Cleveland-Cliffs, actively supporting plant operations for both organizations. "I've been around mining my whole life, and my roles at TKDA have allowed me to continue working and living in mining communities," Bud said. "Our new Mining Division is TKDA's commitment to supporting the industry and the regions that depend on it." Let's Build What's Next Together Every successful project starts with a conversation. Tell TKDA about your goals, challenges, and priorities, and TKDA'll help identify the best path forward.

TKDA expands in Southern California with new Riverside office. The opening of TKDA's new office in Riverside marks an important step in its continued investment in communities throughout Southern California. Its new and expanded office accommodates its growth so TKDA can continue to serve its clients responsively and knowledgably and support the infrastructure that keeps Southern California communities moving, whether that's in commuter and freight rail, surface transportation, public works, or manufacturing. "The opening of the Riverside office is an early step in a broader effort to deepen relationships and grow alongside Southern California's infrastructure needs," said Justino Cruz, TKDA's Southern California Regional Vice President. "TKDA is here to support the area's evolving needs and advance projects with confidence, whether that's transportation networks, public works facility programs, or industrial facilities." Its work is grounded in the idea that infrastructure shapes everyday life. Roads support daily commutes and commerce, rail systems connect regions, and public works and manufacturing facilities keep essential services operating. Each project plays a role in how people experience their communities. Expanding into Riverside builds on its established foundation of providing community-based solutions throughout the region, strengthening its local presence and deepening collaboration with agencies and businesses in the area. Its local team will be better equipped than ever before to help Southern California clients navigate aging infrastructure, evolving communities, and growing demands on transportation and facilities systems. This integrated approach supports that local partnership by bringing together professionals who can deliver comprehensive engineering and design solutions and provide informed guidance at every step of each project. TKDA's Riverside office will open in the third quarter of 2026. Let's Build What's Next Together Every successful project starts with a conversation. Tell TKDA about your goals, challenges, and priorities, and TKDA'll help identify the best path forward.

TKDA's Bloomington office recognized for sustainable design. TKDA's Bloomington office remodel embodies its ambition and shared values, and Tkda is excited to announce that this collaborative project received the Green / LEED Development Project of the Year at the 2026 Minnesota Real Estate Awards. Presented by REjournals, this award recognizes projects that demonstrate leadership in sustainable design and energy efficiency. This recognition reinforces the value of investing in spaces that support environmental responsibility and the people who use them every day. As an employee-owned firm, stewardship is the foundation of what Tkda do. Whether designing infrastructure for its communities, helping businesses and industries thrive, or shaping its own workspace, its work focuses on long-term performance and resiliency. This project was driven by a commitment to create a healthier, more sustainable workplace for its employees. From thoughtful material selection and improved building performance to spaces that maximize daylight and support employee well-being, this remodel reflects how sustainable and people-centered design work together. Initial choices about where to relocate set its project up for success by considering surrounding density, diverse zoning uses, and access to public transportation. The office also features over 100 thermostats, digital HVAC controls, and system-wide enhanced commissioning that optimize comfort and energy usage throughout various work environments. Additionally, efforts to reduce water usage and the inclusion of added occupancy sensors automatically manage its water consumption and lighting based on how spaces are used, helping Tkda do its part to reduce wasteful water and energy usage. The incorporation of key LEED innovation and pilot credits soliciting Occupant Comfort feedback and implementing a Comprehensive Composting program also supported its goal to create a positive and conscientious office that its employee owners can be proud of. Tkda view its office as a reflection of its history, who Tkda is, and where Tkda is headed next. Tkda is proud to see its office receive this statewide recognition and are grateful to its internal teams and the following partners, who all played a significant role in bringing this vision to life. * PlanForce * Mission Construction * Parameters, Ltd. * iSpace Environments * Davis & Associates