A Simplified Break Down of California’s Battery Safety Chain Legislation

Posted on January 15th, 2026 by Christina Nichols

California has built one of the most thorough battery energy storage system (BESS) safety frameworks in the country. It ties projects early planning stages to energization by connecting requirements across emergency planning, operations and maintenance (O&M) and fire inspection. The framework grew out of experience. Incidents at Moss Landing and fires at Otay Mesa and […]

Bowman to Lead $30 Million Multi-Year Flood Control Project with Largest U.S. Water Reclamation Authority

Posted on January 13th, 2026 by Renee Narvaez

Multi-year contract expands public infrastructure backlog with new client relationship Bowman announced today that it has been awarded a multi-year contract by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD), one of the largest stormwater and wastewater treatment management agencies in the world, serving over 5.2 million residents across 883 square miles of Cook […]

Five Keys to Faster, Smarter Disaster Response Mapping

Posted on January 5th, 2026 by Ariana Hanaity

A field-tested framework for accelerating disaster response Natural disasters in the United States are occurring more often and hitting harder. The number of weather events causing at least $1 billion in damage has more than doubled in the past decade. And it’s not just about cost: in recovery, rapid response time is critical, starting with accurate, up-to-date, […]

Bowman Receives National Concrete Pavement Award in Nebraska

Posted on January 3rd, 2026 by Ariana Hanaity

Bowman was recognized by the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) with a National Award for Excellence in Concrete Pavement as part of the organization’s 36th annual awards program. The Jefferson County Steele City South project in Nebraska received a Silver Award in the County Roads category, recognizing excellence in concrete pavement construction and project delivery. […]

Former Port CEO Paul Matthews Joins Bowman as VP, Port Assets & Strategic Partnerships

Posted on December 17th, 2025 by Ariana Hanaity

Bowman has appointed Paul Matthews, MBA, CPE, as vice president, port assets & strategic partnership. Paul brings a rare mix of real-world port leadership and relationship building experience that will help shape one of Bowman’s fastest growing service lines. Having led the Port of South Louisiana, one of the nation’s busiest ports, Paul knows exactly […]

Bowman Receives ACEC/MW Merit Award for Water Park at National Landing

Posted on December 16th, 2025 by Ariana Hanaity

Bowman earned industry recognition at the ACEC Metropolitan Washington (ACEC/MW) 2025 Engineering Excellence Awards Gala for its work on the Water Park at National Landing, which received a Merit Award in the Special Projects category. Team members attended the event to celebrate the achievement alongside peers from across the region and were recognized during the […]

A Holiday Season of Giving Across Bowman

Posted on December 12th, 2025 by Christina Nichols

The holiday season tends to bring out the best in people, and across Bowman, our teams leaned into that spirit in a big way this year. Employees showed up for their communities through donation drives and volunteer efforts, supporting local food banks and organizations from coast to coast. For many teams, it’s a tradition. In […]

Bowman Acquires RPT Alliance, Broadens Energy Engineering to Include Utility-Scale Power Generation for Data Centers and Industrial Facilities

Posted on December 8th, 2025 by Renee Narvaez

Bowman announced the acquisition of Houston-based RPT Alliance (“RPT”), a leading designer of natural gas transmission facilities and power generation infrastructure, including microgrid and bridging power installations for data centers, large industrial power consumers and utility operators. The acquisition marks another milestone in Bowman’s effort to expand its power and utilities practice through scalable, high-value services that […]

Inside a Team Connect Session: Williamsburg, VA

Posted on December 2nd, 2025 by Christina Nichols

Sometimes the most impactful work doesn’t happen on a project site or in a deliverable, but in a room where people take the time to better understand how they work together. That’s exactly what took place in Williamsburg, Virginia, where Bowman’s water and wastewater east team came together for a recent Team Connect session. With […]

Bowman Awarded $3.7 Million ADA Ramp Design Contract in Philadelphia

Posted on December 2nd, 2025 by Renee Narvaez

Assignment marks sixth consecutive City of Philadelphia ADA design award Bowman has been awarded a $3.7 million contract to design ADA-compliant curb ramps at 1,200 corners across the City of Philadelphia. This award marks Bowman’s sixth consecutive ADA design assignment in the city and its largest ADA design contract to date in Pennsylvania. Under the award, Bowman will deliver full-scope design services including […]