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Employees

National Engineers Week Spotlight: Heidi Utterback, PE

National Engineers Week Spotlight: Heidi Utterback, 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: Heidi Utterback, PE (Coastland Civil Engineering) 1. There are many different routes to take in engineering. Why did you choose civil engineering? I had always loved math growing up and knew I wanted to pursue something that involved math. Following high school, I went to the Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) and took a variety of classes, including calculus. After doing really well on my first calculus exam, my older brother encouraged me to pursue engineering. I got involved with the engineering club at SRJC and learned more about the different types of engineering. I was intrigued with the many aspects of civil engineering, including transportation, structural, environmental, geotechnical, and utility infrastructure (water, sewer, and storm drain), and decided to pursue a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. 2. What advice would you give girls who want to be an engineer when they grow up? Engineering is for anyone, male or female. Engineering is a career in which you can use your knowledge and collaborate with others to come up with designs and solutions that have a lasting impact, as well as something you can take pride in. No two projects are the same, and there is always an opportunity to learn new techniques or ways to improve future projects. 3. What has been one of your favorite Coastland Civil Engineering projects to have been a part of? My favorite and most memorable project was the “Mitchell Shiloh Conde Assessment District,” which included almost every aspect of an infrastructure project: roadway improvements, sewer, water, reclaimed water, storm drain, creek culvert crossings, railroad crossings, traffic signals, landscaping, street lighting, right-of-way acquisition, assessment district engineering, and environmental permitting. In addition, this project provided the necessary roadway widening, frontage improvements, and utility upgrades for future adjacent developments. I was involved in this project from the beginning concepts to the final construction completion, a 10-year-long process. To this day, every time I drive through this project, I feel proud to have been one of the design engineers on such an important project for the town. 4. You find a genie in a lamp and have been granted one wish. What would your wish be? I’d wish that my mom was still around to see and enjoy the success and happiness of all of her kids and grandkids.

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Employees

National Engineers Week Spotlight: Michael Bloom, PE

National Engineers Week Spotlight: Michael Bloom, 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: Michael Bloom, PE, ENV SP, CFM, BCEE (R.G. Miller Engineers) 1. What would you consider to be your greatest success in using your skills to solve an engineering problem? I started helping to advocate for the use of the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework in the Harris County/Houston area back in 2013. Now I’m helping Harris County pursue formal verification under Envision for two projects—a roadway corridor project and a wetlands mitigation bank. Envision is a rating system similar to the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership In Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). LEED is used by architects to make buildings more sustainable. Envision is used by planners and engineers to make horizontal public infrastructure more sustainable. 2. What is your favorite part of your job? Clients that appreciate and encourage creative and out-of-the-box thinking. Clients who strive to increase a project’s social, economic, and environmental outcomes, not just achieve a single objective. 3. What personal characteristics do you feel are necessary to be a successful engineer? The most successful engineers have a good balance of analytical thinking and emotional intelligence. Engineers that can rigorously use math and logic to define and solve problems are vital. Engineers that can mentor and inspire people are also great. Engineers that can do both operate at a higher level of success. Oh, and excellent writing skills. An engineer that can clearly explain their work and its conclusions in writing will be more successful than an engineer who struggles with this. 4. If you had to leave your house forever but could take one thing with you, what would it be? (Family and pets are coming with you.) My Go board and stones. “Go” is an ancient board game that originated in the far east about 2,500 years ago. It has been played by cultures that entire time, unlike other ancient games, which have fallen out of favor. My board is bamboo and my stones are “yunzi”—sintered glass.

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Acquisitions

DCCM acquires Coastland Civil Engineering

DCCM Acquires Coastland Civil Engineering Updated: May 11, 2022 Santa Rosa, California (December 3, 2021) – DCCM, a national provider of design, consulting, and program & construction management services based in Houston, Texas, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Coastland Civil Engineering (Coastland). Based in northern California, Coastland is known for providing civil engineering, construction management, and building department services to public agencies throughout the regions they serve. For 30 years, their projects have encompassed a wide variety of transportation, water, wastewater, drainage, financing assistance, and contract engineering for cities, counties, special districts, and other governmental agencies as well as for private clients and universities. In acquiring Coastland, DCCM is partnering with industry veteran John Wanger, PE, who will continue in his role as CEO of Coastland. “We’re thrilled to welcome Coastland into the DCCM family,” commented James F. (Jim) Thompson, PE, DBIA, CEO of DCCM. “With a shared vision of strategic growth, a commitment to developing and investing in staff, and an unrelenting focus on client service, this partnership provides both companies with a resilient and diversified platform, from which to navigate our ever-changing markets moving forward in our now expanded region serving the West Coast.” “With DCCM’s investment in our clients and our staff in the northern California region, this partnership is about growth and bringing new possibilities to our team and the clients we serve,” said John Wanger. “As DCCM’s foundation in the West, we will continue to be that local firm our clients value but now with a more diverse set of capabilities, national support, and increased resources.” About Coastland Civil Engineering Coastland provides civil engineering, construction management, and building and safety services to public agencies spanning northern California. Since opening its doors in 1991, Coastland’s projects have encompassed a wide variety of transportation, water, wastewater, drainage, flood control, and public facilities. For more information, please visit: www.coastlandcivil.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 Rochester & Associates

DCCM Acquires Rochester & Associates Updated: May 11, 2022 Gainesville, Georgia (August 31, 2021) – DCCM, a national provider of design, consulting, and program & construction management services based in Houston, Texas, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Rochester & Associates. Based in the greater Atlanta metro area, Rochester & Associates is known for providing private and public entities with civil engineering, land surveying, project management, and infrastructure services. The firm has long-standing relationships throughout the Southeast with state and local governments, real estate developers, state departments of transportation, and consulting engineering firms. In acquiring Rochester & Associates, DCCM is partnering with industry veteran Darrell Rochester, PE, who will continue in his role as CEO of Rochester & Associates, along with Brian Rochester, who will continue his role as Executive Vice President. “We’re delighted to welcome Rochester & Associates into the DCCM family,” commented James F. (Jim) Thompson, PE, DBIA, CEO of DCCM. “This is a tremendous step for DCCM in expanding our reach east, and we couldn’t have found a better partner to lead the way. As we’ve gotten to know the Rochester team, it’s clear there is tremendous alignment in the way we operate, serve clients, and care for our people, and we can’t wait to combine our efforts and build towards our shared vision together.” “We are extremely happy to join the DCCM family of companies as the next step of our company’s evolution and growth,” said Darrell Rochester. “Bringing excellent products and services to this market is a major cornerstone of our family business, and our clients will continue to enjoy the responsive, trusted service they’ve come to expect, along with access to DCCM’s national presence and resources.” “After 55 years of success, Rochester & Associates is looking forward to the opportunity of benefiting from DCCM’s resources and scale,” said Brian Rochester. “DCCM’s capabilities will also undoubtedly strengthen Rochester & Associates’ holistic approach to business. There’s a real synergy between the two companies and the complimentary services we provide.” **** About Rochester & Associates Rochester & Associates is a multifaceted provider of civil engineering, land surveying, project management, and infrastructure services. The company was established in 1966 by B. Keith Rochester, RLS, as a surveying firm serving the southeastern United States. Since that time, the firm has grown in size, number of offices, and scope of services to become a multidisciplinary civil engineering consulting firm. For more information, please visit: www.rochester-assoc.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 Binkley & Barfield, Inc.

DCCM Acquires Binkley & Barfield, Inc. Updated: May 11, 2022 Houston, Texas (August 6, 2021) – DCCM, a national provider of design, consulting, and program & construction management services, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Binkley & Barfield. Based in Houston, Texas, Binkley & Barfield is known for its portfolio of projects requiring complex consulting services for county and municipal clients, regional and state surface transportation, public infrastructure, as well as gas pipeline, telecommunications, and electrical distribution projects. In acquiring Binkley & Barfield, DCCM is partnering with industry veteran Harold (JR) Reddish, PE, FNSPE, FSAME, who will continue in his role as President of Binkley & Barfield, along with Brett Binkley and Larry Barfield, PE, FNSPE, FTEF, who will continue their roles as CEO and Chairman Emeritus, respectively. James F. (Jim) Thompson, PE, DBIA, CEO of DCCM, noted, “Binkley & Barfield offers a unique team that brings the enthusiasm and energy to a seasoned firm, tempered by the high level of skill and professional relationships that can only be built through long-term experience. Through our combined businesses, we are unparalleled in markets we cover, with purpose-built and results-driven solutions that are customized for each client we work with.” “We have a proud history of driving the industry forward,” said JR Reddish, PE, FNSPE, FSAME, President of Binkley & Barfield. “As we work to achieve our corporate vision of creating a better future for our clients and our communities, we’re eager to take the next step to transform ourselves into an even more innovative, diverse, sustainable, customer-focused company for the future. Partnering with DCCM will showcase us as having a local presence with a national reach. This strategic business move will increase our depth of service, resources, and talent.” When asked about the reasons behind the partnership, Brett Binkley, CEO of Binkley & Barfield, responded, “It’s a great match—our cultures are both highly focused on providing our clients with an exceptional service experience, and the combination of our resources will give the clients of both firms even greater service as well as an additional depth of resources. I am confident that as our clients learn more about DCCM, the same conclusion will be reached—that this is a natural fit.” “Our loyal customer base, appetite to expand our services within our own footprint, and ability to find new strategic growth areas outside of what we’ve traditionally done has fueled our growth from day one,” said Larry Barfield, PE, FNSPE, FTEF, Binkley & Barfield’s Chairman Emeritus. “Without question, our new partnership with DCCM strengthens our capabilities and provides us with specialized market knowledge and deep client relationships that will accelerate our growth in the future. Our entire team could not be more pleased by this partnership.” About Binkley & Barfield Binkley & Barfield is a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with headquarters in Houston and fully staffed regional offices in College Station, Corpus Christi, Richardson, Round Rock, and San Antonio. Incorporated in 1971, the firm has served their clientele for over 50 years. Binkley & Barfield provides a comprehensive range of engineering services including utility engineering and coordination, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), power, telecommunications, pipeline, construction management, transportation, structural, traffic, infrastructure (including roadway, drainage, water, and wastewater), land development, and GIS. For more information, please visit: www.binkleybarfield.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 R. G. Miller Engineers, Inc.

DCCM Acquires R. G. Miller Engineers, Inc Updated: Feb 24, 2022 DCCM, a national provider of design, consulting, and program & construction management services, is pleased to announce the acquisition of R. G. Miller Engineers, Inc. (“RG Miller”). Based in Houston, TX, RG Miller is a growing provider of a wide range of infrastructure services to both public and private sector clients. In acquiring RG Miller, DCCM is partnering with industry veteran Jack Miller, who will continue in his role as President of RG Miller. James F. (Jim) Thompson, CEO of DCCM, noted, “I’ve known and worked with Jack in the civil engineering industry for over 30 years and am thrilled to have him as a business partner and a member of the DCCM team. Jack has built RG Miller into an incredible business, and we plan to only compound this success. We’re looking to build on this momentum and aggressively expand our growth throughout Texas and the entirety of North America.” Jack Miller, President of RG Miller, added, “We are looking forward to partnering with DCCM as we begin an exciting new chapter of our story. Having the opportunity to leverage our history and experiences with those of Jim’s within the Texas and U.S. marketplace will undoubtedly help accelerate our growth along with our breadth and depth of services.” About R. G. Miller Engineers, Inc. R. G. Miller Engineers, Inc. is a Houston-based civil engineering firm providing a wide range of infrastructure services to both public and private sector clients in Texas. RG Miller’s integrated team of professional engineers is skilled and experienced in all areas of site and land development, utility districts, public works, transportation, hydrology, and environmental engineering. The company’s engineers have planned and managed some of the largest projects in the multi-county area in and around the City of Houston, including retail and mixed-used developments, corporate campuses, multi-family housing complexes and county toll roads. R. G. Miller Engineers, Inc. is consistently ranked as one of the top 25 civil/structural engineering firms by the Houston Business Journal. For further information, please visit: www.rgmiller.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 can serve 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 further information, please visit: www.dccm.com.

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