Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam hires Pigna in Miami

Veteran water/wastewater specialist Rodrigo Pigna named engineering director of new office.

MIAMI, Sept. 4, 2006 -- Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN) is pleased to announce the addition of Rodrigo Pigna, P.E. as the director of engineering for the firm's Miami office. In this role, Pigna will oversee the management and operation of LAN's professional planning and engineering practice in the South Florida region.

Pigna has over 19 years of experience in engineering projects that include water and wastewater systems, pump stations, trenchless construction technologies, land development, municipal/urban roadways, and stormwater management. Pigna also has worked on several high-profile projects with the Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department. His roster of former clients includes private developers, county and municipal governments and the Florida Department of Transportation.

Pigna holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Florida International University, and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Florida.

"I am excited about the opportunity to work for a premier firm like LAN and look forward to bringing its 70-year tradition of engineering excellence to the South Florida region," said Pigna.

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam (www.lan-inc.com) is a full-service, client-focused consulting firm offering planning, engineering and program management services. Since 1935, it has provided progressive yet cost-effective engineering solutions. Innovation and engineering excellence are the hallmarks upon which LAN has built its reputation. It's a nationally recognized leader in the engineering industry with more than 300 employees across the southern United States committed to serving its clients and consistently ranks among the "Top 100 A/E Firms" according to Engineering News-Record.

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