Kandace Jennings’ focus is clear: strengthen capability, foster trust, and protect critical systems for the long term. She began her career in water and wastewater utilities and developed her expertise at the intersection of risk, resilience, and cybersecurity. Today, Kandace partners with infrastructure organizations to enhance security and drive steady progress. Meet Kandace at the link below!
We’re honored to announce the winners of our 2026 Emerging Talent AEC Scholarship! This year, GFT is awarding scholarships to four outstanding student leaders pursuing careers in architecture, engineering, and construction services. Our recipients shared thoughtful reflections on the responsibility our industry has to the communities we serve and how they plan to make a meaningful impact as professionals. Their vision and sense of purpose reflect the kind of leadership that will shape the future of our industry. Read more at the link below!
This week, we recognize Women in Construction Week and the women across GFT who help deliver the infrastructure our communities depend on! From the field to the office, and from early career professionals to seasoned leaders, their expertise and leadership strengthen every project. 👷♀️✨💪 Founded by the National Association of Women in Construction, Women in Construction Week highlights the contributions of women across the industry and the importance of continued support, opportunity, and advancement.
Happy Engineers Week! ✨ This week is an opportunity to inspire future innovators, spotlight the impact of engineering, and strengthen our professional community. At GFT, we’re celebrating our engineers who are transforming the future and inspiring the next generation to do the same. Explore a few employee stories as they share their inspiration, career pivots, professional growth, technical breakthroughs, and mentorship at the link below.
How does control room design impact safety and decision-making in justice facilities? GFT Principal Thomas Pilson shares insights in Justice Design News! Read more below. 📰
Anthony Conchado is helping advance GFT’s technology-forward approach to digital delivery! 🌐 His work with automation, data-driven workflows, building information modeling (BIM), and extended reality (XR) turns innovation into practical tools that make projects smarter, faster, and more connected.
Building on his experience in occupational therapy, Francisco Lasta, OTR/L, Assoc. AIA, brings a human-centered perspective to accessibility at GFT, helping shape inclusive spaces with people in mind from the start. Meet Francisco at the link below!
How are water engineers rising to meet today's challenges? 💡 Rebecca Martinez, PE, shares her perspective in her podcast appearance with the Engineering Management Institute. From navigating shifting regulations to mastering digital tools, Rebecca highlights what it means to lead with ingenuity in the water space.
Progressive Railroading has named two GFT leaders to its 2026 Women of Influence in Rail list! ✨ Kim Hastings, freight construction group leader, is recognized in the Leadership category for her field-driven approach to rail construction and talent development. ✨ Ashley Pate, integration program manager, is recognized in the Innovation category for advancing disciplined growth, integration, and industry engagement across GFT’s transit and rail business line. Together, their leadership and innovation are shaping the future of rail!
People experience the built environment in different ways, and that’s where inclusive design comes in. In this Chicago Build Expo Ambassador Blog, Inclusive Design Lead Francisco Lasta, OTR/L, Assoc. AIA, explains why embedding people-first design early leads to spaces that better support how people live, move, and interact.
