The city of Houston manages more than $1.2 billion worth of capital improvement projects for the region’s water system. The ultimate goal: converting the area from groundwater to surface water usage.

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) has welcomed Nasiha Alibegovic, PE, CFM, to its Houston office as a team leader on the firm's stormwater team, strengthening its ability to help communities address flood risk and plan critical drainage infrastructure improvements.

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces that Robin Li, PE, ENV SP, LGPP, a senior associate and team leader in the transportation group in the firm's Houston office, has been elected president of the Houston Section of the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) for the 2026-27 term. Matt Norris, EIT, also of LAN, will serve as treasurer for the section.

LAN has once again been recognized among the top engineering firms across multiple Texas markets in the 2026 Business Journal rankings.

LAN has once again been recognized among the nation’s leading engineering and program management firms in Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) 2026 rankings. Based on annual revenue, these rankings highlight firms delivering complex infrastructure and capital improvement programs across the country.

Planning, engineering and program management firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces the promotion of Shenelle Graves, SR/WA, R/W-NAC, LGPP, to vice president.

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) has welcomed Daniel De Leon, PE, to its San Antonio office as a senior project manager on the firm’s stormwater team, expanding its capacity to support growing stormwater infrastructure demands across Central Texas.

A former golf course in Clear Lake has become a nationally recognized model for flood mitigation, environmental restoration, and community resilience. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) selected the Exploration Green Detention Facility for a 2026 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement (OCEA) Honor Award, recognizing projects that demonstrate innovation, sustainability, and significant contributions to society.

Two Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) projects received National Recognition Awards in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards competition. The Houston Public Works Southwest Pump Station Secondary Refill Line and the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Building M61 Boiler Addition were recognized for innovative engineering solutions and significant contributions to resilient infrastructure and public service. Both projects previously earned Gold Medals in the ACEC Texas Engineering Excellence Awards competition.

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) has named Dennis Petersen, PE, as the recipient of its 2026 Excellence Award. The award is the firm’s highest honor, recognizing individuals whose leadership, technical expertise and long-term contributions have shaped the organization’s success.

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) has appointed Philip Wheat, PE, as a vice president. Based in the firm’s Frisco office, Wheat serves as North Texas infrastructure practice leader, overseeing water and wastewater infrastructure projects for municipal clients across the region.

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) has appointed Laura Casset, PE, CFM, CPESC, as a vice president. Based in the firm’s Austin office, Casset serves as practice leader for LAN’s stormwater team, overseeing projects focused on stormwater management, flood mitigation and drainage infrastructure for public sector clients across Central Texas.

The Bob Hall Pier Reconstruction Project received the 2026 Project of the Year award from the Corpus Christi Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) at the Joint Society Meeting and Awards Banquet on Feb. 26. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), which provided program and construction management services for the project, received the award alongside Jacobs Engineering Group, the engineer of record.

The Trinity River Authority’s (TRA) Central Regional Wastewater System (CRWS) Junction Box 1020J Replacement and Improvement Project received the Sewer Project of the Year award at the 2025 Underground Infrastructure Conference.

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc (LAN) announces that Cecil May, PE, has joined the firm’s Austin office as a senior construction manager, expanding the firm’s construction engineering and inspection (CE&I) capabilities across Central Texas.

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) has once again been recognized as a Top 50 Trenchless Technology firm, reflecting the firm’s continued focus on delivering efficient, minimally disruptive infrastructure solutions for clients across the country.

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces the relocation of its College Station office, underscoring its commitment to municipal, educational and utility clients throughout the Brazos Valley. The move provides an expanded workspace to support LAN’s continued growth and evolving client needs.

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) recently hosted a client event following the August opening of its new Lubbock office, marking the firm’s expansion to West Texas. The gathering, held at Texas Wedge, brought together more than 50 local leaders, industry partners and community members for an evening of networking and hospitality.

LAN continues to demonstrate the strength of our multidisciplinary teams, earning three achievements for the ACEC Texas 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards.

These awards honor projects that show outstanding innovation, technical achievement, and impact in Texas. This year, LAN received two Gold Medals and one Silver Medal for our work.

LAN announces that Riley Watson has joined the firm to lead client engagement and development for its West Texas and North Texas operations. Based in LAN’s Lubbock office, Watson will work to expand LAN’s footprint across these vital regions.