LAN is pleased to announce that Samantha Avila, PE, has joined the firm as a program manager with the Dallas/Fort Worth Program Management team.

In her role, Avila will oversee projects under the Irving ISD 2023 Bond Program and Duncanville ISD 2023 Bond Program.

As school districts across the country face increasing enrollment, aging infrastructure and rising construction costs, professional bond program management is proving to be a key strategy for maximizing resources and maintaining public trust. Tomball Independent School District in Texas stands out as a leading example of how expert oversight can turn ambitious bond programs into successful, cost-effective projects that benefit students and taxpayers alike.

Laredo, Texas, is on the cusp of a major transformation. Fueled by population increases, expanding residential neighborhoods and major civic investments, the city’s transportation infrastructure is under pressure to keep pace. To address immediate safety concerns and long-term travel demand, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) designed a new overpass as part of the State Loop 20 (SL 20) Cuatro Vientos expansion project through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). 

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) joined Houston Public Works and project partners at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2025 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement (OCEA) Gala, where the Northeast Transmission Line (NETL) received an Honor Award for its innovation and lasting impact on the Houston region.

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), a national planning, engineering and program management firm, has announced the promotion of four leaders to senior business group director roles and the creation of four new market sectors as part of the company’s strategic reorganization. This move is designed to strengthen LAN’s ability to align expertise and foster collaboration, deliver comprehensive services to clients and support the firm’s long-term growth strategy.

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation marked a major milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Phase II of its Veterans Village in Houston, a redevelopment of a former 161-room hotel. The new phase adds 14 fully furnished Comfort Homes, which officially opened August 13.

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN) announced the opening of a new office in Lubbock, Texas, marking a milestone in the firm’s commitment to serving West Texas communities with local expertise and responsive service.

LAN has once again secured a spot on Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) annual list of Top 50 Program Management Firms for 2025.

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announced that Jim Gower, PE, has joined the firm’s Water and Wastewater team in Chicago as a technical leader specializing in valve applications, design, and installation.

As one of the most flood-prone cities in the United States, Houston knows the stakes of inadequate stormwater infrastructure. In response to increasing climate volatility, aging drainage systems, and rapid urban growth, the City of Houston commissioned a city-wide Stormwater Master Plan.

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), a leading planning, engineering and program management firm, has promoted Shenelle Graves, LGPP, R/W-NAC, to right-of-way (ROW) practice leader.

Sharon Valiante, a Regional Business Manager at Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), has been honored with the President’s Award by the Texas Chapter of the American Public Works Association (TxAPWA). The award was presented during the chapter’s annual conference.

The Lower Seguin Road Reconstruction project has been recognized as the Project of the Year in the Transportation category for Small Cities/Rural Communities by the Texas Chapter of the American Public Works Association (TxAPWA).

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) has earned recognition as one of the top engineering firms in three major Texas markets, ranking on the Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas Business Journals’ 2025 lists of Top Engineering Firms.

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is pleased to announce that Paula Garcia, SPHR, has joined the firm as Director of Talent Development. In this role, Paula will lead initiatives that enhance employee learning and development, foster engagement, and strengthen culture across LAN and its affiliate, Leo A Daly.

Duncanville Independent School District (DISD) celebrated a major milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for the addition of its new Career and Technical Education (CTE) building at Duncanville High School.

Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District (GCCISD) marked the official opening of two major facilities with ribbon-cutting ceremonies held on April 15 and May 7. The ceremonies celebrated the completion of key projects from the district’s 2019 bond program

College of the Mainland (COM) marked a major milestone in its $250 million campus expansion program with a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Library & Learning Center on May 1, 2025.

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) announces the completion of Tomball Independent School District’s (TISD) West Intermediate School, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 2, 2025.

Construction has been completed on HVAC upgrades at the Texas State Veterans Home (TSVH) in Tyler, Texas, as part of an initiative to improve air quality across the 10-building residential facility.