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Acquisitions

DCCM acquires Urban Engineering and Urban Civil

DCCM Acquires Urban Engineering and Urban Civil Corpus Christi, Texas (November 3, 2022) – DCCM, a national provider of design, consulting, and program & construction management services based in Houston, Texas, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Urban Engineering and Urban Civil. Both Urban Engineering and Urban Civil are industry leaders in public works, land and site development, and surveying work for public and private clientele along the Texas Gulf Coast and other regions. The combined organization will continue to operate under the Urban Engineering name, which was established in 1965. In making this acquisition, DCCM is expanding its existing partnership with industry veterans Chip Urban and Jim Urban, who will continue in their current leadership roles. “The acquisition of Urban Engineering is an exciting addition to the DCCM family. We are delighted to have found a new partner whose vision aligns with ours,” said James F. (Jim) Thompson, PE, DBIA, CEO of DCCM. “The experience Urban Engineering brings will allow us to expand our engineering services capabilities further as we continue to build our company to provide the best engineering services for our customers.” “Becoming part of the DCCM family is a fantastic development for Urban Engineering and its stakeholders,” said Chip Urban. “This alliance with DCCM unlocks tremendous opportunity for our staff and our customers.” About Urban Engineering and Urban Civil Urban Engineering is based in Corpus Christi, Texas, and Urban Civil is based in New Braunfels, Texas. Both firms have grown to become industry leaders in public works, surveying, and land and site development work. Their expertise also extends to the development of master plans for site development work and construction management on water, wastewater, and drainage projects for municipalities and other governmental entities. For more information, please visit: www.urbaneng.com and www.urbancivil.com. About DCCM DCCM is a provider of design, consulting, and program & construction management professional services focusing on infrastructure marketplaces throughout the public and private sectors. Through a family of complementary brand companies, DCCM serves a variety of end markets while offering a national reach. DCCM is aggressively hiring key industry professionals in all disciplines and is actively seeking further acquisition opportunities throughout North America. For more information, please visit: www.dccm.com.

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Acquisitions

DCCM acquires Matthews Design Group

DCCM Acquires Matthews Design Group St. Augustine, Florida (October 11, 2022) – DCCM, a national provider of design, consulting, and program & construction management services based in Houston, Texas, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Matthews Design Group (MDG). MDG is the largest full-service civil engineering, roadway design, land development, landscape architecture, and consulting firm in St. Johns County and serves the greater Northeast Florida region. In acquiring MDG, DCCM is expanding its existing partnership with industry veteran Keri Matthews, who will continue in her role as Chief Executive Officer of MDG, along with Rob Matthews III, PE, who will continue in his role as President. “DCCM’s strategic investment in MDG signifies our confidence in their engineering team who already offers a variety of services in today’s infrastructure market,” said James F. (Jim) Thompson, PE, DBIA, CEO of DCCM. “This acquisition of MDG is further evidence of DCCM’s commitment to better serving our clients in the Southeastern region of the United States, with backing from exceptional team members across the United States.” “Similar to DCCM, MDG is a company built on passion and expertise,” said Keri Matthews. “With DCCM’s investment in MDG, we will be able to leverage DCCM’s diverse set of resources and decades of shared experience in the infrastructure marketplace while continuing to provide the same high-quality local services and personalized attention our clients value.” “With DCCM’s investment in our clients and staff, this partnership is about growth and bringing possibilities to our team and the clients we serve,” said Rob Matthews III. “As DCCM’s first acquired firm in Florida, we will continue to be that local firm our clients trust and value but now with a more diverse set of capabilities, national support, and increased resources.” About MDG MDG is the largest full-service civil engineering, roadway design, land development, landscape architecture, and consulting firm in St. Johns County, Florida. Founded in 2005, MDG provides unparalleled engineering services to public and private clients throughout the Southeastern United States. Centrally located in the historic city of St. Augustine, MDG employs registered professionals licensed in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. For more information, please visit: www.mdginc.com. About DCCM DCCM is a provider of design, consulting, and program & construction management professional services focusing on infrastructure marketplaces throughout the public and private sectors. Through a family of complementary brand companies, DCCM serves a variety of end markets while offering a national reach. DCCM is aggressively hiring key industry professionals in all disciplines and is actively seeking further acquisition opportunities throughout North America. For more information, please visit: www.dccm.com.

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Acquisitions

DCCM acquires RQAW

DCCM Acquires RQAW Fishers, Indiana (July 1, 2022) – DCCM, a national provider of design, consulting, and program & construction management services based in Houston, Texas, is pleased to announce the acquisition of RQAW. Headquartered in Fishers, Indiana, RQAW is a full-service engineering and architecture firm. In acquiring RQAW, DCCM is expanding its existing partnership with industry veteran Troy Woodruff, who will be continuing in his role as Chief Executive Officer of RQAW. “RQAW has a long history in the A/E/C industry,” said James F. (Jim) Thompson, PE, DBIA, CEO of DCCM. “Our operation has grown rapidly, and once combined with DCCM, RQAW will provide us with a solid platform throughout the Midwest. Additionally, we look forward to capitalizing on RQAW’s diverse services being offered in our other geographies across the U.S. I am pleased to welcome such an experienced team of professionals to DCCM, and I am enthusiastic about the opportunities this relationship presents.” “RQAW’s mission is to deliver infrastructure and building solutions that propel communities forward,” said Troy Woodruff. “This strategic partnership with DCCM will enable us to complete the build-out of our vision to deliver our services across the United States. We are thrilled to be joining the DCCM family.” About RQAW RQAW is a full-service engineering and architecture firm with all disciplines available in-house, including architecture, transportation engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, construction inspection, and civil and structural engineering. RQAW serves various markets such as state and local government entities, K-12 and higher educational institutions, military sectors, commercial, and healthcare. For more information, please visit: www.rqaw.com. About DCCM DCCM is a provider of design, consulting, and program & construction management professional services focusing on infrastructure marketplaces throughout the public and private sectors. Through a family of complementary brand companies, DCCM serves a variety of end markets while offering a national reach. DCCM is aggressively hiring key industry professionals in all disciplines and is actively seeking further acquisition opportunities throughout North America. For more information, please visit: www.dccm.com.

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Acquisitions

DCCM acquires Alliance Transportation Group

DCCM Acquires Alliance Transportation Group Austin, Texas (May 31, 2022) – DCCM, a national provider of design, consulting, and program & construction management services based in Houston, Texas, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Alliance Transportation Group (“ATG”). ATG is a full-service engineering and planning consulting firm focused on complex transportation systems. In acquiring ATG, DCCM is expanding its existing partnership with industry veteran Gayle Heath, who will be continuing in her role as Chief Executive Officer of ATG. “With an eye toward partners most aligned with DCCM’s vision for strategic growth, a commitment to developing and investing in staff, and an unrelenting focus on client service, ATG presents itself as an experienced firm with a compelling approach to providing an excellent customer experience without sacrificing a superior product,” said James F. (Jim) Thompson, PE, DBIA, CEO of DCCM. “We are thrilled to welcome ATG to the DCCM family.” “I’m excited that ATG is joining the DCCM family of companies,” said Gayle Heath. “ATG’s mission is to ‘Make Lives Better’ by providing quality planning and engineering services and products on time and within budget naturally fits with DCCM and their mission. Our customers expect excellence, and DCCM’s broad and experienced resources only diversify and strengthen our capabilities. Our customers will benefit from their additional support and investment into our business.” About Alliance Transportation Group ATG is a full-service engineering and planning consulting firm that takes a fresh, innovative approach to improve the movement of people and goods through complex transportation systems. Through their innovation and expertise, ATG is focused on solutions that serve the movement of people and communities today and in the future. For more information, please visit: https://alliance-transportation.com/. About DCCM DCCM is a provider of design, consulting, and program & construction management professional services focusing on infrastructure marketplaces throughout the public and private sectors. Through a family of complementary brand companies, DCCM serves a variety of end markets while offering a national reach. DCCM is aggressively hiring key industry professionals in all disciplines and is actively seeking further acquisition opportunities throughout North America. For more information, please visit: www.dccm.com.

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Acquisitions

DCCM acquires Miller Survey Group

DCCM Acquires Miller Survey Group Updated: May 11, 2022 Houston, Texas (March 31, 2022) – DCCM, a national provider of design, consulting, and program & construction management services based in Houston, Texas, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Miller Survey Group. Miller Survey Group is a Houston-based land surveying firm that provides a full spectrum of professional surveying services to both public and private sector entities in Houston and surrounding areas. Their firm is known for the management, personnel, technology, and equipment resources to meet the demands of a wide range of projects. In acquiring Miller Survey Group, DCCM is expanding its existing partnership with industry veteran Jack Miller, PE, and engaging in partnership with Brian Wilson, RPLS, who will continue in their roles as Managing Partner and Partner/Director of Surveying of Miller Survey Group, respectively. “This is such an exciting growth moment for the DCCM family, and we’re delighted to have found a company partner whose mission aligns with our vision for strategic growth, commitment to developing and investing in staff, and an unrelenting focus on client service,” said James F. (Jim) Thompson, PE, DBIA, CEO of DCCM.” Given the extent of Miller Survey Groups’ experience, adding them to the DCCM family will allow our team to continue to build the best surveying services for our growing customer base.” “The investment by DCCM is great news for Miller Survey Group and its stakeholders,” said Jack Miller. “I am very excited about the prospect of expanding my working relationship alongside Jim Thompson and DCCM to capitalize on the enormous potential we have to contribute to DCCM’s expansion plans.” “We were looking for the right fit, and I am confident that we have found it here,” said Brian Wilson. “Becoming part of the DCCM family of companies and its culture of growth unlocks tremendous opportunity for our staff. We are looking forward to contributing to DCCM’s growth here in Texas and nationally.” About Miller Survey Group Miller Survey Group is a full-service, Houston-based land surveying firm that provides professional surveying services to both public and private sector entities. Miller Survey Group has particular expertise in boundary, topographic/design, construction, and underground utility locations. For more information, please visit: www.millersurvey.com. About DCCM DCCM is a provider of design, consulting, and program & construction management professional services focusing on infrastructure marketplaces throughout the public and private sectors. Through a family of complementary brand companies, DCCM serves a variety of end markets while offering a national reach. DCCM is aggressively hiring key industry professionals in all disciplines and is actively seeking further acquisition opportunities throughout North America. For more information, please visit: www.dccm.com.

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Employees

National Engineers Week Spotlight: Eric Chini, PE

National Engineers Week Spotlight: Eric Chini, PE By working together, engineers develop new technologies, products, and opportunities that change how we live. DCCM is proud to say we employ some of the best engineers in the nation, and we’re honoring them by celebrating #WhatEngineersDo with DiscoverE! This Eweek, we hope that you’ll take a moment to recognize and celebrate the work of our DCCM Family of Companies engineers! Today’s spotlight: Eric Chini, PE (Rochester & Associates) 1. How has Rochester helped you to develop and expand your professional career as an engineer? Rochester has given me the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, which has provided me with amazing opportunities to design and learn about all facets of civil engineering. The team at Rochester also provides great collaboration between all departments that allows for sharing knowledge and experiences for everyone to develop and expand their career. 2. What has been one of your favorite Rochester projects to have been a part of? One of my favorite projects was the Lanier Technical College campus in Gainesville, Georgia. I was the lead engineer on a 94-acre development that created a state-of-the-art technical institution that trains the future workforce for northeast Georgia. This was the first-ever development of an entire campus at one time for the Technical College System in Georgia. This project featured six new buildings, including a conference center, totaling more than 330,000 square feet. It was very rewarding to be involved with a project like that from start to finish. 3. What qualities and skills does it take to be successful in engineering? In today’s environment, you need to utilize all your various experiences and knowledge to problem-solve projects. Every project is unique with its own challenges that often require you to think “outside the box” to come up with reasonable, cost-effective solutions. You also need to be able to collaborate with numerous design professionals from different fields to design and construct projects successfully. 4. What would be the first thing you did if you won the mega jackpot lottery? Buy a house on the beach in southwest Florida. 😊

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Employees

National Engineers Week Spotlight: Inas Aweidah, PE

National Engineers Week Spotlight: Inas Aweidah, PE By working together, engineers develop new technologies, products, and opportunities that change how we live. DCCM is proud to say we employ some of the best engineers in the nation, and we’re honoring them by celebrating #WhatEngineersDo with DiscoverE! This Eweek, we hope that you’ll take a moment to recognize and celebrate the work of our DCCM Family of Companies engineers! Today’s spotlight: Inas Aweidah, MBA, PE, PMP (DCCM) 1. How has the industry changed since the start of your career? Two things have changed. First, technology had a lot to do with the evolution of our work since the beginning of my career in the 1980s when we relied heavily on our skilled draftsman and draftswomen. We had limited computers, depended on the mail and faxes to communicate, and used typewriters to document meetings and prepare important documents (business was primarily conducted in person). Comparing then to now, we are heavily immersed in technology and are completely dependent on our computers, tablets, and mobile phones; we use virtual and 3D technology to communicate and connect; and we reach out more and more to communities by using social platforms. Second, the number of women engineers has increased. That is a positive sign, but relative to the number of women in the workforce, the percentage of women engineers is still relatively low. We need to encourage middle and high school girls to get interested in STEM programs! 2. What do you get out of engineering that you couldn’t get from any other kind of work? Our work is very rewarding! We build communities and provide services that are used and felt by everyone, our work is focused on improving quality of life, and our products are tangible—you can see, feel, use, and enjoy it. 3. What project have you been involved with that had the most significant impact on your career? One of the most recent projects, “The REAL Plan,” where I served as Project Manager. The REAL Plan is a visionary project that TxDOT Houston District envisioned for the future of our region. It is meant to revolutionize the way we think about the use of our roadway network and how to connect various modes of transportation using regional express access lanes. It also allows the use of multi-modes to get from point A to point B. The project incorporates new and emerging technologies to build a comprehensive connected system in multi-modal hubs to serve the people and freight needs in the area. 4. What is your favorite thing to do to take your mind off of work and remove yourself from the “hustle and bustle?” It is hard to disconnect from our work these days with us being so connected to everything via our cell phones. And since many of us are working remotely at times, we are converting part of our homes to offices, so it’s becoming more challenging to separate work from our everyday activity. In my case, boating and traveling have been a big part of my family’s lives. Those activities allow us to spend quality time together and get a break from our everyday routine, explore new places, experience new cultures, decompress, and get re-energized. In addition, like many during the pandemic, we adopted two beautiful cats that became part of our family—they have been a great source of happiness to everyone.

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Employees

National Engineers Week Spotlight: David Calabuig, PE

National Engineers Week Spotlight: David Calabuig, PE By working together, engineers develop new technologies, products, and opportunities that change how we live. DCCM is proud to say we employ some of the best engineers in the nation, and we’re honoring them by celebrating #WhatEngineersDo with DiscoverE! This Eweek, we hope that you’ll take a moment to recognize and celebrate the work of our DCCM Family of Companies engineers! Today’s spotlight: David Calabuig, PE (Binkley & Barfield) 1. How has Binkley & Barfield helped you to develop and expand your professional career as an engineer? Binkley & Barfield has allowed me to progress in my career and to take some risks to win new projects. It’s always exciting to win projects against very large and mega engineering firms. 2. What initially sparked your interest in engineering? I used to sketch bridges in my German classes when I was bored back in junior high, and it sparked my interest to become a civil engineer. You can see the only signature bridge I was involved with at newfrederickdouglassbridge.com. I didn’t design it, but I was the procurement engineer on the project. 3. What is your favorite type of work to do in the engineering field? I love helping my clients solve their problems early on by doing conceptual and schematic designs because there is a lot of interaction with the public and different stakeholders to come to an agreeable solution for all parties. 4. If you could have one superpower, what would it be? Fly as fast as superman!

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