MARLTON, N.J., Jan. 26, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hill International (NYSE:HIL), the global leader in managing construction risk, announced today that Vincent J. D'Ambrosio has been named by Building Design & Construction Magazine (BD&C) to its annual "40 Under 40" list, which recognizes the top 40 rising young professionals under the age of 40 working nationwide in the architecture, engineering and construction industry. The list was published in the magazine's January 2009 issue.
D'Ambrosio, 34, is a Vice President with Hill focusing on business development and strategic marketing and works out of Hill's Marlton, New Jersey corporate headquarters office. He earned his bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from Pennsylvania State University.
"BD&C's '40 Under 40' is a coveted award that measures both past achievement and future potential," said David L. Richter, Hill's President and Chief Operating Officer. "We are extremely proud of Vince's accomplishments at Hill and we look forward to his continued success with our company," Richter added.
Building Design & Construction magazine, published by Reed Business Information, delivers the insights and in-depth analysis of significant projects, trends, innovations, new technology and products essential to a building team's success. BD&C's editorial goal is to provide its more than 75,000 readers with information and ideas they can use to create the highest-quality commercial, industrial, institutional and multifamily buildings. For more information on BD&C, please visit their website at www.bdcnetwork.com.
Hill International, with 2,300 employees in 80 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management and construction claims and consulting services. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the 11th largest construction management firm in the United States. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.
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