WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) recognized WSP’s work with four national awards as part of its 2025 Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) competition.
ACEC’s annual EEA competition continuously highlights the year's most innovative and impactful engineering accomplishments.
WSP in the U.S., working for these clients, earned accolades for:
- Rubin Hall renovation and decarbonization project, New York
- Duke Street Bridge and Interstate 395 (I-395) interchange rehabilitation, Alexandria, Virginia
- Interstate 95 (I-95) curved ramp widening, Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Washington Road Bridge Replacement, Princeton, New Jersey
Rubin Hall
New York University’s Rubin Hall renovation and decarbonization project was honored in the Building/Technology Systems category. It previously earned an ACEC-New York Diamond Award to qualify for the national award nomination.
The 15-month modernization project required the reconfiguration of spaces, dorm room renovations, exterior restorations, mechanical-electrical-plumbing and fire protection (MEP/FP) system upgrades, and full window and roof replacement.
WSP provided MEP/FP engineering, energy modeling and lighting design for the project.
Constructed in 1925, Rubin Hall is a 155,000-square-foot, 17-story dormitory that features 255 units and 676 beds. It serves as student housing for first-year undergraduates and includes first-floor classrooms.
Duke Street Bridge/I-395 Interchange
Rehabilitation of the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT’s) Duke Street Bridge and I-95 interchange was recognized in the Transportation category. It previously received the ACEC-Metropolitan Washington Honor Award.
The interchange is a major commuter route with high average daily traffic volumes. The VDOT project provided concrete repairs to the bridge’s deteriorating substructure and superstructure, traffic lane layout modifications and expanded the width of pedestrian access across the bridge.
WSP served as design engineer for the Duke Street Bridge rehabilitation, responsible for the bridge, roadway, maintenance of traffic during construction, traffic analysis, drainage and stormwater management, and electrical lighting.
I-95 Curved Ramp Widening
The widening of a curved ramp along I-95 to remove a notorious bottleneck was honored in the Transportation category. It previously earned an ACEC-Connecticut Honor Award.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation project modified two bridges carrying I-95 and Exit 27A and introduced a second exit lane to the ramp in a highly congested area. The one lane off-ramp caused frequent backups and a high number of accidents. The solution reconfigured the exit lanes to allow for a dedicated off ramp lane and an optional right lane.
As primary designer, WSP developed plans for rehabilitation of both interchange bridges.
Washington Road Bridge Replacement
Designed, constructed and opened to traffic within one year, the complex Washington Road Bridge replacement project earned its award in the Structural Systems category. It was previously recognized by ACEC-New Jersey with its Grand Honor Award for Medium Projects.
The previous bridge was classified as structurally deficient during inspections conducted by the client, the New Jersey Department of Transportation, and after the installation of temporary shoring and struts failed to sufficiently stabilize the bridge crossing the Delaware and Raritan Canal near Princeton University, replacement became a high priority.
WSP was the prime consultant and designer of the bridge replacement and provided construction support services.
About WSP in the U.S.
WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting its engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in more than 50 countries and employs approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. WSP in the U.S.’s team of 19,000 professionals pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects across the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, and mining and metals sectors.
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