Joseph D. Adams

Functions as a College/University

Provides project management, engineering, construction and consulting services

Functions as a College/University

Construction Industry Round Table is a non-profit company based in Washington, DC.

Provides integrated designing and construction services for water and energy industries

The private company is based in Los Altos, CA. Its mission centers on supporting the heavy civil construction industry by providing scholarships, internships, and educational resources to students pursuing careers in this field, particularly in civil engineering and construction management. The Beavers operate a charitable trust that awards grants to support students and educational institutions addressing workforce challenges such as an aging labor pool and declining interest in heavy construction careers. The organization offers six membership categories and promotes diversity through its "Women in Heavy Civil" (WIHC) initiative, which aims to attract, retain, and advance women in the industry by providing mentorship, scholarships, fellowship opportunities, and hosting events. The Beavers maintain extensive scholarship programs with numerous endowed awards at universities nationwide, supporting upperclassmen and graduate students demonstrating financial need and clear professional goals in heavy construction. The organization also facilitates donations to sustain its charitable activities and provides resources on membership, scholarship guidelines, trustee information, news, and archives of past awardees. The Beavers, Inc. is an honorary organization founded and managed by construction companies and professionals in heavy civil construction.

The Water Design-Build Council, now known as the Water Collaborative Delivery Association (WCDA), is a professional organization focused on advancing collaborative delivery methods in the water and wastewater industry. The non-profit company is located in the US. The association provides education programs, resources such as handbooks and research reports, procurement guides, and a glossary of industry terms to help stakeholders plan, procure, deliver, and manage projects using collaborative methods. WCDA also compiles and analyzes state laws and regulations related to water and wastewater project delivery, and promotes the integration of digital operations and emerging technologies like AI. Founded in 2006 by design-build firms, WCDA supports a range of project delivery approaches, including fixed-price and progressive design-build, construction management at risk (CMAR), and public-private partnerships (P3).