ACEC Recognizes GFT, Clients With 15 Engineering Excellence Awards

In partnership with our valued clients and stakeholders, GFT received 15 American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Engineering Excellence Awards from 10 state and regional member organizations and the national competition. The recognition of excellence in the engineering industry underscores our dedication to successful project delivery across a wide range of project types and industries, including roadways, bridges, tunnels, buildings, and construction services, showcasing ingenuity that shapes lives.  

The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Complete 540 Bypass to East of Pierce Olive Road project earned the Grand Award from ACEC North Carolina and a National Recognition Award, celebrating the design of a major segment of the new 540 Outer Loop serving the greater Raleigh area.   

The Paw Paw Tunnel Slope Stabilization Project earned an Outstanding Project Award from ACEC Maryland and a National Recognition Award, honoring the National Park Service’s effort to stabilize a critical slope above the historic tunnel’s east portal. 

The Henry E. Kinney Tunnel Rehabilitation and Pedestrian Plaza earned a Grand Award from ACEC Florida for its transformative redesign, enhancing mobility and the pedestrian experience in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The Florida Department of Transportation project also received a National Recognition Award. 

The New Fayette County Jail received a Diamond Award from ACEC Pennsylvania, celebrating its innovative design and commitment to modern correctional facility standards. The four-story, 112,250-square-foot facility, owned by the Fayette County, Pa. – Board of Commissioners, also garnered a National Recognition Award. 

In Kansas, the City of Andover’s 159th Street project — from US-54/400 (Kellogg) to Central Avenue — earned an Engineering Excellence Award from ACEC Kansas, celebrating the design of extensive improvements along the 0.82-mile corridor.   

ACEC South Carolina awarded the Town of Silver Street an Engineering Excellence Award for the SC 34 Bridge Replacement over Norfolk Southern Railroad project. This critical infrastructure effort demonstrates how civil engineers support community connectivity and logistics by replacing aging structures with resilient, modern solutions.  

ACEC California recognized the PS&E for I-5 Improvements from Oso Parkway to Alicia Parkway project in Orange County with a Merit Award. The project’s design focused on a 2.6-mile stretch of I-5, a vital route for interregional and interstate travel.  

ACEC Massachusetts honored the Route 24 over Canton Street project with a Bronze Award. This Massachusetts Department of Transportation bridge rehabilitation project demonstrates the essential role of engineering services in preserving and extending the service life of critical infrastructure.  

The St. Charles Road Interchange at I-290 project earned an Engineering Excellence Award from ACEC Illinois for its vital structural upgrades, including replacing the St. Charles Road Bridge over I-294 and reconstructing the deck of the St. Charles Road Bridge over I-290.   

ACEC New Jersey honored the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s Garden State Parkway Widening (MP 30–35) project with a Distinguished Award for enhancing capacity and improving traffic flow along one of the region’s most vital corridors. The project also reflects a forward-looking approach to highway design, with a growing emphasis on renewable energy and reduced environmental impact.