The firms will work together to address aging infrastructure concerns throughout Texas and across the U.S., supporting more resilient, capable and advanced communities.
DeFranco, president and CEO of Iota Communications Inc. and a current IBC vice chair, succeeds Trevor Nightingale, director general, Construction Research Centre, National Research Council of Canada.
In her new role, Skaalen will continue to work with San Diego and Los Angeles leadership to expand the firm’s workplace and mixed-use expertise and strengthen the firm’s growing presence in the greater San Diego area.