Aledo ISD announced today it is nearing completion of a $36.5 million elementary school located on FM 5 just south of I-20 on the southwest side of the district. The 107,391 square foot facility is a two-story split level which will house 800 students and includes a state-required storm shelter. “With some of the challenges this project presented, the design and construction team on Annetta Elementary did an excellent job of problem solving to get…
In our latest blog series focused on IDIQ’s, we’re highlighting public sector clients and their innovative contracting approaches and funding mechanisms. Throughout this series, we’ll discuss how our delivery methods and innovative solutions have been able to provide memorable experiences for end-users. The IDIQ or indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract provides for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services during a fixed period. Dunaway has a long history of working with the Indefinite Duration, Indefinite Quantity, or “As…
Years of hard work came to fruition last Thursday as the Fort Worth Zoo welcomed visitors to its grand opening of Elephant Springs. Elephant Springs is phase two of the Fort Worth Zoo’s four-part, $100 million Wilder Vision renovation campaign that started in 2016. City leaders, including Mayor Betsy Price, Dunaway’s CEO Chris Wilde, PE, design lead Adam Brewster, and other members of Dunaway’s team joined together to watch as the elephants emerged from the…
Dunaway announced today it has officially opened its Dallas office located at 1412 Main Street. The firm has tapped Principal and Regional Manager Jeff Taylor to lead the office and Regional Development Director Simon Harris IV will oversee business development. “We are excited to expand our footprint in North Texas,” said Chris Wilde, CEO of Dunaway. “We are already doing a lot of work in Dallas and want to be there locally to better serve our…
Dunaway is proud to announce Chris Wilde as the firm’s new CEO. Former CEO Tom Galbreath, a 35-year veteran of Dunaway, has become the company’s Chairman of the Advisory Board. “Leadership change is healthy,” said Galbreath. “I’ve been working diligently on this transition with Chris for a few years and feel very blessed and honored to have served as CEO of Dunaway. I am humbled to lead this firm and am especially pleased in how…
From our humble North Texas roots in Fort Worth back in the mid-1950s, Dunaway has expanded over the past six decades to include offices in Austin, Dallas Midland and San Antonio. Dunaway’s recent acquisition of DBI Engineers of Farmersville continues that pattern of growth and also provides Dunaway with an additional business line. “DBI Engineers provides engineering expertise in water, wastewater and civil infrastructure design projects for water and sewer companies, municipalities and utilities —…
Dunaway’s staff has provided professional services in San Antonio for over 20 years. Over these past two decades our staff has developed professional relationships with contractors and have assisted the City of San Antonio and other local agencies such as the San Antonio River Authority. As we continue to build relationships within the City, we are pleased to announce the hiring of Lauren Setterbo as the newest addition to our San Antonio team! Lauren, previously…
The trends we’re highlighting throughout our Trend Spotlight series provide insight into how clients are getting creative when providing innovative solutions and memorable experiences for end-users. With healthcare organizations continuing to move toward more sustainable business models, the popularity of rooftop gardens is likely to continue to grow. Today, we’re highlighting these unique outdoor spaces and the benefits they bring to those who need them most. Through evidence-based design, rooftop gardens promote the health and…
Founded in 1956, Dunaway first established our North Texas presence in our Fort Worth office. Through our continued growth over our 64-year history, we have expanded to offices in Austin, Midland, and San Antonio while continuing to have an impact on the DFW area. As that growth continues, Dunaway is thrilled to announce the hiring of Simon Harris IV as the newest addition to our North Texas team. Over the past twenty years, Dunaway team…
Dunaway is pleased to announce the hiring of Mark Merryman, PE, LEED AP as the newest addition to our Central Texas team. We believe that the addition of Mark is impactful not only to our company but to the Central Texas community as a whole. Mark, previously with Cardno (now IMEG)’s local office, will lead Dunaway’s Structural Engineering practice in Austin, bringing with him over 30 years of experience as a structural engineer with a…