Kip Daniel Named Fellow by the American Institute of Architects

Daniel, a principal at The Beck Group, received one of the highest honors the AIA can bestow upon a member.

Kip Daniel, AIA, a principal at The Beck Group, will be inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects on June 9. Nominees are guided through the laborious application process by a mentor who is a current AIA fellow. Velpeau Hawes, FAIA, of the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, served as Daniel's sponsor.

Daniel founded Urban Architecture in Dallas in 1981, focusing his practice on design as a premium value. His firm was a leader among Dallas architectural firms in the use and development of technology tools. Desiring to improve century-old models of service delivery, Kip merged his firm into The Beck Group, a national design and construction firm with solid credentials in developing cutting-edge design/build software.

Dilip Choudhuri, P.E., has been named to the national board of directors of the International Concrete Repair Institute. He will serve a three-year term.

Choudhuri is a principal in the Structural Diagnostics Services Group of Walter P Moore. He has more than 15 years of experience in engineering consulting, specializing in seismic damage assessment, construction defects and structural failure analysis of steel, masonry, timber, concrete and pre-stressed concrete system.

Jonni Johnson, director of business development for the health-care sector of RTKL, has been appointed to the board of the American College of Healthcare Executives, North Texas Chapter and to the Healthcare Advisory Council of the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce.

Johnson serves as chairwoman of the Design and Construction Taskforce for the Health Industry Council, and board member of the Uptown Improvements District. Johnson is a member of the Dallas 40 and the Society of Marketing Professional Services

Laurin McCracken, AIA, MCR, has joined Carter & Burgess as chief marketing officer. McCracken, a registered architect, planner and senior marketing professional, comes to Carter & Burgess with 25 years experience in directing strategy and marketing professional services. McCracken served as the 1987-1988 SMPS National President and was the 1997 recipient of the prestigious SMPS Marketing Achievement Award.

Robert R. Austin, P.E., has joined STV Inc. as Houston market leader with the firm's national Buildings and Facilities Division. Austin manages STV's Houston operations for buildings, facilities, and energy projects.

Austin brings to STV more than 35 years of international experience in executive management, project management, business development, engineering design, procurement, construction inspection, commissioning, start-up, and operations for projects in the onshore and offshore pipeline, oil, gas, and energy industries. Austin earned a bachelor's of science in civil engineering from the University of Mississippi.

Pape-Dawson Engineers Inc. recently announced the promotions of Becky Culpepper, P.E. project manager, Jason Diamond, P.E., project manager and Angela Johnson, project manager.

Culpepper received her bachelor's of science in architectural engineering from The University of Texas at Austin in 1999 and her master's of science in civil engineering from The University of Texas at San Antonio in 2003. Diamond received his bachelor's of science in civil engineering from Texas A&M University in 2000, and he has worked for Pape-Dawson since graduation. Johnson received her bachelor's of science in civil engineering from Texas A&M University in 1998. She joined Pape-Dawson with three years of engineering experience.

Civil Engineering Consultants recently announced the addition of Julio Ramos, Jr., E.I.T. Ramos received his bachelor's of science degree in civil engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Prior to joining CEC's Transportation Division, he worked as an engineering intern for the North Texas Tollway Authority.

The firm also announced addition of Richard Myrick, P.E. as Public Works Division Manager. Myrick has more than 27 years of experience in the management and design of public infrastructure. Myrick holds a bachelor's of science in civil engineering from Texas A&M University.

HOLT CAT recently named Noe Cisneros safety and environmental manager. Cisneros will oversee all internal HOLT CAT safety and environmental compliance functions, focusing on the continuous improvement of the company's safety and OHSA standards.

Judah Auld was recently hired as estimator for McCarthy Building Cos. Inc.'s Texas Division. In this role, Auld will be responsible for various estimating and bidding activities associated with the company's healthcare, hospitality, condominium, office building, LEED and commercial construction projects.

Auld previously served as estimator for Austin Commercial. Auld graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's of science in construction science management.

David Kaiser has joined the SpawGlass Houston Region as a senior estimator. Kaiser brings with him more than 30 years of estimating experience, including previous work for SpawGlass. Kaiser received his a degree in finance from University of Houston in 1993.