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It formally changed its name to HNTB Corporation in 1993 and became employee-owned in 2000.
It formally changed its name to HNTB Corporation in 1993 and became employee-owned in 2000.

On August 14, 2012 HNTB was featured in a news report aired by WOFL, Fox 35 Orlando. HNTB is a contractor for the Florida Department of Transportation entrusted with the operation of the Orlando Regional Traffic Management Center which is responsible for updating traffic signs and conditions on the Florida 511 website. HNTB Vice President George M. Gilhooley was interviewed regarding photos that were aired of two employees who were apparently asleep at their workstations. Although the two employees were disciplined, they were not fired.
==Awards==
==Awards==
In 2006, the [[American Public Works Association]] named the [[High Five Interchange]] as the "Public Works Project of the Year" for its massive size, its innovative design, the complexity and rapidity of its construction and the need it fulfilled for the community. HNTB Corporation received the award as the primary consultant, along with the [[Texas Department of Transportation]] as the managing agency and [[Zachry Construction Corporation]] as the primary contractor. The award was in recognition of their cooperative alliance in completing the project.<ref name="apwa_award">{{cite news|last=Press release|title=Dallas High Five Interchange honored as Public Works Project of the Year|url=http://www2.apwa.net/documents/Advocacy/Press%20Release%20Archive/2006/06%20June/6-26-06%20Dallas%20High%20Five%20Interchange%20honored%20as%20Public%20Works%20Project%20of%20the%20Year.PDF|accessdate=January 5, 2012|newspaper=American Public Works Association|date=June 6, 2006}}</ref>
In 2006, the [[American Public Works Association]] named the [[High Five Interchange]] as the "Public Works Project of the Year" for its massive size, its innovative design, the complexity and rapidity of its construction and the need it fulfilled for the community. HNTB Corporation received the award as the primary consultant, along with the [[Texas Department of Transportation]] as the managing agency and [[Zachry Construction Corporation]] as the primary contractor. The award was in recognition of their cooperative alliance in completing the project.<ref name="apwa_award">{{cite news|last=Press release|title=Dallas High Five Interchange honored as Public Works Project of the Year|url=http://www2.apwa.net/documents/Advocacy/Press%20Release%20Archive/2006/06%20June/6-26-06%20Dallas%20High%20Five%20Interchange%20honored%20as%20Public%20Works%20Project%20of%20the%20Year.PDF|accessdate=January 5, 2012|newspaper=American Public Works Association|date=June 6, 2006}}</ref>

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HNTB in Kansas City. HNTB Headquarters Downtown Kansas City.

HNTB Corporation (formerly HNTB International Corp) is an architecture, civil engineering consulting and construction management firm headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri that has designed many bridges, roadways, airports and professional sports stadiums across the United States and around the world. It was founded in 1914.[1]

The firm started in 1914 as Harrington, Howard & Ash specializing in the design of moveable bridges. In 1941 it changed its name to Howard, Needles, Tammen & Bergendoff. In 1975 it merged with Kivett and Myers to form a sports architecture practice.

It formally changed its name to HNTB Corporation in 1993 and became employee-owned in 2000.

On August 14, 2012 HNTB was featured in a news report aired by WOFL, Fox 35 Orlando. HNTB is a contractor for the Florida Department of Transportation entrusted with the operation of the Orlando Regional Traffic Management Center which is responsible for updating traffic signs and conditions on the Florida 511 website. HNTB Vice President George M. Gilhooley was interviewed regarding photos that were aired of two employees who were apparently asleep at their workstations. Although the two employees were disciplined, they were not fired.

Awards

In 2006, the American Public Works Association named the High Five Interchange as the "Public Works Project of the Year" for its massive size, its innovative design, the complexity and rapidity of its construction and the need it fulfilled for the community. HNTB Corporation received the award as the primary consultant, along with the Texas Department of Transportation as the managing agency and Zachry Construction Corporation as the primary contractor. The award was in recognition of their cooperative alliance in completing the project.[2]

Projects

Bridges

Roadways/interchanges/tollways

The High Five Interchange in Dallas, Texas. Designed by HNTB

Aviation

Light rail

Stadiums

Major League Baseball

National Football League

Minor League Baseball

College stadiums

Convention centers

Arenas

Speedways

References

  1. ^ "HNTB Corporation". Bloomsberg Business Week. Retrieved January 5, 2012.
  2. ^ Press release (June 6, 2006). "Dallas High Five Interchange honored as Public Works Project of the Year" (PDF). American Public Works Association. Retrieved January 5, 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Project Summary: The New Bridge". US 82 Greenville Bridge. Retrieved January 7, 2012.
  4. ^ "Dallas High Five Interchange, Dallas" (PDF). Texas Construction. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
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