# GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives > GFT is an AEC firm shaping the Infrastructure of Life: water, power, transportation, and buildings\. Our team of 5,000\+ experts design, construct, and engineer resilient, creative solutions that uplift communities across North America and beyond\.  Generated by Yoast SEO v28.6, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Bridge Design \& Inspection](https://www.gftinc.com/services/bridge-design-inspection/) - [Services](https://www.gftinc.com/services/) - [Transportation Services](https://www.gftinc.com/markets/transportation/services/) - [Industry Rankings](https://www.gftinc.com/about/industry-rankings/) - [Planning](https://www.gftinc.com/services/planning/) ## Posts - [The Geotechnical Science Behind Power Delivery Foundations](https://www.gftinc.com/blog/the-geotechnical-science-behind-power-delivery-foundations/) - [Why Experience Matters in Federal Infrastructure Consulting](https://www.gftinc.com/blog/why-experience-matters-in-federal-infrastructure-consulting/) - [Why Cybersecurity and Trust Matter for Critical Infrastructure](https://www.gftinc.com/blog/why-cybersecurity-and-trust-matter-for-critical-infrastructure/) - [Programming Correctional Facilities: What Agencies Need to Know Before Design Begins](https://www.gftinc.com/blog/programming-correctional-facilities-what-agencies-need-to-know-before-design-begins/) - [How Tennessee DOT Modernized Work Zone Management Through an IT/OT Partnership](https://www.gftinc.com/blog/how-tennessee-dot-modernized-work-zone-management-through-an-it-ot-partnership/) ## Portfolio Items - [Larchmont Area Sanitary Sewer Improvements](https://www.gftinc.com/project/larchmont-area-sanitary-sewer-improvements/): Norfolk, Va\. - [NYC Eastbound Reroute Project](https://www.gftinc.com/project/nyc-eastbound-re-route-project/): New York, N\.Y\. - [Chicago Metra Electric District South Side Station Modernization](https://www.gftinc.com/project/chicago-metra-electric-district-south-side-station-modernization/): Chicago, IL - [North Wilkesboro Speedway Pedestrian Bridge](https://www.gftinc.com/project/north-wilkesboro-motor-speedway-pedestrian-bridge/): North Wilkesboro, N\.C\. - [VRE Manassas Park Station Parking Expansion](https://www.gftinc.com/project/vre-manassas-park-station-parking-expansion/): Manassas Park, Va\. ## employee spotlight - [Brian Hurst, PE](https://www.gftinc.com/employees/brian-hurst-pe/): \Principal Engineer, Geotechnical, Dams \& Hydraulics\\ - [Jonny Rogado, PE, SPRAT I](https://www.gftinc.com/employees/jonny-rogado-pe-sprat-i/): \Senior Project Engineer, Mechanical\\ \

"I am thrilled to offer nearly 20 years of facility operations and maintenance owner/operator experience to enhance the hydroelectric services GFT offers to clients\.”\ - [Kyle Dimaculangan, PE](https://www.gftinc.com/employees/kyle-dimaculangan-pe/): \Mechanical Engineer\\ - [Sam Hutsell, PE](https://www.gftinc.com/employees/sam-hutsell-pe/): \Principal Engineer – Geotechnical, Dams \& Hydraulics\\ \

"My goal is to foster a collaborative spirit with our clients, understanding their unique challenges and objectives to deliver solutions that uphold the highest standards of quality\.”\ - [Ray Everett, AIA](https://www.gftinc.com/employees/ray-everett-aia/): \Principal Architect\\ ## news - [In the News: Aimee Corn Named ENR Mountain States \& Southwest Top Young Professional](https://www.gftinc.com/news/in-the-news-aimee-corn-named-enr-mountain-states-southwest-top-young-professional/) - [In the News: Chris Fornataro Named ENR East Top Young Professional](https://www.gftinc.com/news/in-the-news-chris-fornataro-named-enr-east-top-young-professional/) - [In the News: NAVFAC Northwest Awards GFT and Stantec $249M Architect\-Engineer Contract](https://www.gftinc.com/news/gft-selected-for-249-million-navfac-northwest-architect-engineer-contract-in-joint-venture-with-stantec/) - [In the News: GFT\-Designed “Icons of Chicago” Exhibit at Chicago O'Hare Airport](https://www.gftinc.com/news/in-the-news-gft-designed-icons-of-chicago-exhibit-now-on-display-at-ohare/) - [In the News: Francisco Lasta Featured in The Guardian](https://www.gftinc.com/news/in-the-news-francisco-lasta-featured-in-the-guardian/) ## Events - [WaterJAM 2026](https://www.gftinc.com/events/waterjam-2026/) - [2026 Association of State Dam Safety Officials \(ASDSO\) Dam Safety Conference](https://www.gftinc.com/events/2026-association-of-state-dam-safety-officials-asdso-dam-safety-conference/) - [The International Bridge Conference® \(IBC\) 2026](https://www.gftinc.com/events/the-international-bridge-conference-ibc-2026/) - [2026 USSD Annual Conference \& Exhibition](https://www.gftinc.com/events/2026-ussd-annual-conference-exhibition/) - [2026 AASHTO GIS for Transportation Symposium \(GIS\-T\)](https://www.gftinc.com/events/2026-aashto-gis-for-transportation-symposium/) ## webcasts - [UPCOMING 11/12: PFAS in 2026: From Detection to Decisions](https://www.gftinc.com/webcasts/pfas-in-2026-from-detection-to-decisions/) - [UPCOMING 12/10: Managing Geohazard Risk for Critical Infrastructure Projects](https://www.gftinc.com/webcasts/managing-geohazard-risk-for-critical-infrastructure-projects/) - [UPCOMING 12/17: From Data to Decisions: Making Airport Data Work Beyond the Project](https://www.gftinc.com/webcasts/from-data-to-decisions-making-airport-data-work-beyond-the-project/) - [Taxiway U/Westside Development at PHX: Delivering Capacity, Connectivity, and Future Growth in an Active Airport Environment](https://www.gftinc.com/webcasts/taxiway-u-westside-development-at-phx-delivering-capacity-connectivity-and-future-growth-in-an-active-airport-environment/) - [Taking Back Control: Managing Cost and Risk Through Collaborative Delivery](https://www.gftinc.com/webcasts/taking-back-control-managing-cost-and-risk-through-collaborative-delivery/) ## Resources - [2025 Sustainability Report](https://www.gftinc.com/resources/2025-sustainability-report/) - [Brochure: Ingenuity that Shapes Buildings \& Places](https://www.gftinc.com/resources/brochure-ingenuity-that-shapes-buildings-places/) - [Brochure: Federal Solutions That Advance Missions and Strengthen Communities](https://www.gftinc.com/resources/brochure-federal-solutions-that-advance-missions-and-strengthen-communities/) - [Brochure: Ingenuity that Shapes Aviation](https://www.gftinc.com/resources/brochure-ingenuity-that-shapes-aviation/) - [Brochure: Dams, Levees \& Canals](https://www.gftinc.com/resources/brochure-dams-levees-canals/) ## our\-team - [Jesse M\. Lindsay, PE, LEED AP, DBIA](https://www.gftinc.com/our-team/jesse-m-lindsay-pe/): \Market Sector Leader, Ports and Maritime\\ - [Kevin D\. Hicks, PE](https://www.gftinc.com/our-team/kevin-d-hicks-pe/): \Market Sector Leader, Rail \& Freight\\ - [Freddie C\. Fuller II](https://www.gftinc.com/our-team/freddie-c-fuller-ii/): \Global Director, Transit \& Rail Business Line\\ - [Scott E\. Bennett, PE](https://www.gftinc.com/our-team/scott-e-bennett-pe/): \Market Sector Leader, Transportation\\ - [Mike Zaino](https://www.gftinc.com/our-team/mike-zaino/): \Traffic Management Center Analyst\\ ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.gftinc.com/sitemap_index.xml)