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Critically improving transportation conditions Making recent headline news around the world, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides unprecedented federal funding for infrastructure projects across the US. The bi-partisan bill, which has been years in the making, will deliver  $1.2 trillion in federal spending  over the next five years across a variety of infrastructure projects from renewable energy to electric vehicle manufacturing. Along with these sustainable projects, a main focus of the infrastructure funding will be  $110 billion  towards transportation projects including road and bridge improvements, and  $11 billion  for transportation safety projects. With 1 in 5 miles of highways and major roads, and 45,000 bridges across the US in poor condition, this funding will support critical projects to improve the condition, safety, and environmental sustainability of America’s transportation network. Opportunities in Transportation Eng...

  ​Quitting your role within the infrastructure and engineering sector can be a challenge. On one hand, you may wish to provide constructive feedback on why you have decided to leave your role. One the other, you don’t want to risk offending your bosses and end up with a negative job reference. It is also important to maintain a strong network within the sector, and you need to tread carefully when transitioning between roles to help maintain your professional reputation and ensure support from your colleagues if you end up working with them in the future. This resource will guide you on how to resign from your role in a way that avoids burning bridges, from handing in your notice through what to do on your final day to leave a positive final impression.

  There is overwhelming evidence that companies with diverse workforces perform better on every possible metric, with  diversity positively impacting  every level of a business, from the cleaning staff to the board of directors.  Bringing in as many perspectives, working styles and experience as possible to a workplace leads to integration, success and growth to those businesses who dedicate effort into attracting a diverse talent pool.  The first step to make when aiming to achieve a balanced workforce is to ensure job advertisements avoid signs of unconscious bias. This helps present you as a welcoming and forward-thinking employer. You will also discover that your job positions attract a rich wealth of resumes after eliminating bias in your job descriptions.  Biased job descriptions can discourage capable and talented candidates from applying for a role they are perfect for, and problems can be found both within the language and content of your job descr...

  LVI Associates is honored to partner with  ACEC  again this year ahead of their  2021 Fall Conference .   The conference, taking place in  Marco Island, FL , will bring together engineering leaders and professionals from top firms across the US for three days of networking, thought leadership, and education. Our team is thrilled to have the opportunity to connect with clients in-person at this year's event, happening  October 27-30th . Highlighting our continued partnership, LVI Associates Senior Vice President  George Place   comments, “ It has been great partnering with ACEC, from working together on webinars during the pandemic to now attending the in-person conference in Florida. We are looking forward to meeting with all of our clients and candidates in person and making new connections to provide our unique industry insights and services within the civil, transportation and environmental engineering space." For more information on the...

The LVI Associates team is thrilled to partner with the   Institute of Transportation Engineers   again for the upcoming webinar,   " Strategies to Attract and Retain Female Talent " . In the current hybrid landscape, prioritizing diversity in the workplace is more important than ever. The webinar will address challenges women are facing in the engineering space, and will outline strategies that firms across the industry are using to attract and retain female talent. Our team will offer these insights from the unique perspective of our specialist transportation talent partners. LVI Associates leaders  George Place , Senior Vice President -  Head of Transportation Recruitment , and  Catherine Rich ,  Senior Transportation Recruitment Consultant, joined by  Julie Johnson , Vice President, Human Resources at VHB,  will share their expertise in this webinar. They will dive into a discussion about the current state of diversity in transportation e...