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Explore news, project updates, industry insights, and thought leadership from across LAN. Here, you’ll find stories that highlight the people, projects, and innovations shaping the communities we serve.
Markus Neubauer, PE, Promoted to Vice President at Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (Source: Commercial Construction & Renovation Magazine)
Planning, engineering and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces the promotion of Markus Neubauer, PE, to vice president.
Tom Ellis, PE, Appointed to Board of Directors of Transportation Advocacy Group – Houston Region (TAG)
Vice President and Transportation Group Director Tom Ellis, PE, of leading planning, engineering and project management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), has been elected to the Transportation Advocacy Group – Houston Region (TAG) board.
Steve Gilbreath Takes the Helm as LAN’s New President
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), a leading planning, engineering and program management firm, announces the appointment of Steve Gilbreath, P.E., as its new president. Effective March 1, Gilbreath will succeed Wayne Swafford, who has been named chief development officer for LAN and LEO A DALY.
LAN is Ranked a 2024 Top 50 Trenchless Technology Engineering Firm (Source: Trenchless Technology)
LAN has been ranked in Trenchless Technology magazine’s 29th annual Top 50 Trenchless Engineering Firms ranking. The ranking of trenchless engineering firms is determined by annual North American revenue and the total number of projects completed.
Wayne Swafford Receives LAN’s First Excellence Award
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnan, Inc. (LAN), a leading firm in planning, engineering and program management, has announced that its president, Wayne Swafford, P.E., SE, has been honored with the inaugural LAN Excellence Award.
Walnut Bend Roadway Reconstruction Project Receives 2024 ASHE-Houston Outstanding Highway Engineering Award (Source: Texas Contractor)
The Walnut Bend Roadway Reconstruction project in the Westchase District has been named the winner of the 2024 ASHE-Houston Outstanding Highway Engineering/Project of the Year Award for Category A: Projects $20,000,000 or less.
Dennis Turner Joins Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. as Construction Manager
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) has hired Dennis Turner as construction manager joining the program management group. In this role, Turner will ensure that contractors’ work aligns with project requirements, oversee inspections, prepare reports and support project closeouts.
Collaboration and Trust Powers Houston’s Southeast Transmission Line Project (Source: WaterWorld)
Rising water needs in Houston, Texas, demanded a new transmission line be built for water supply. The large project scale requires partners to share responsibility for a common goal.
Northeast Transmission Line Receives ACEC Texas 2025 Engineering Excellence Gold Medal Award (Source: Texas Contractor)
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Texas has awarded the Northeast Transmission Line (NETL) project with the 2025 Engineering Excellence Gold Medal Award for Special Projects.
Sharon Valiante Named Regional Business Manager at Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (Source: Civil + Structural Engineer Magazine)
Sharon Valiante has joined planning, engineering and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as Regional Business Manager. Based in the Houston office, Valiante will oversee operations, performance and profitability for LAN’s business activities.
Exploration Green Wins ENR Texas-Louisiana’s 2024 Best Project Award
Planning, engineering and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) has been named a winner in the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Texas & Louisiana’s 2024 Regional Best Project Awards for Exploration Green Detention Facility.
Alliance Regional Water Authority Pipeline Project wins ENR Texas-Louisiana’s 2024 Award of Merit
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) won the ENR Texas & Louisiana’s 2024 Regional Award of Merit in the Water/Environment category for its role in the Alliance Regional Water Authority (ARWA) Phase 1B Segment A&B Pipeline Project.
College of the Mainland Breaks Ground on Public Services Center and Corporate Training Center, Key Milestones in $250 Million Bond Program
The College of the Mainland marked two major milestones in its 2023 voter-approved bond program with a groundbreaking ceremony early November in Texas City for the new Public Services Center and Corporate Training Center.
Northeast Transmission Line Receives 2024 CMAA Houston Project Excellence Award (Source: Trenchless Technology)
The Northeast Transmission Line (NETL) was named the 2024 Project of the Year Award for Water / Wastewater greater than $100M by the CMAA-Houston Chapter. Houston Public Works, KCI Technologies, and Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. received the award at the Project of the Year Gala on November 11th.
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. Welcomes Kevin Simon to North Texas Program Management Group (Source: Texas Contractor)
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces Kevin Simon has joined the firm as a program manager for the North Texas Program Management group.
Mackrena Ramos, PE, Named Houston Hispanic Architect and Engineers 2024 Engineer of the Year (Source: UH Cullen College of Engineering News)
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.(LAN) announces Mackrena Ramos, P.E., vice president and business group director at LAN, has been named the 2024 Engineer of the Year by Houston Hispanic Architect and Engineers (HHAE).
Sheldon ISD Reaches Major Milestones in 2022 Bond Program
Sheldon Independent School District (Sheldon ISD) announces several significant milestones achieved through its 2022 Bond Program, marking a transformative era for the district amid ongoing enrollment growth.
Splendora ISD Breaks Ground on New Peach Creek Elementary School (Source: Texas Contractor)
Splendora Independent School District (Splendora ISD) broke ground on the new Peach Creek Elementary School, scheduled to open in August 2025. The event was attended by school board members, administrators, local officials, and project partners.
LAN to Lead Project Management for TxDOT’s Seawolf Parkway Bridge Replacement (Source: Texas Contractor)
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) has been chosen to assist the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Houston District in managing the Seawolf Parkway Project.
Sina Amini, PE, Joins LAN’s Stormwater Team (Source: Texas Contractor)
Sina Amini, PE, has joined planning, engineering and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) as a team leader of the stormwater business group. Based in the Houston, Texas office, Amini will be instrumental in continuously expanding LAN’s coastal engineering practice.