News Awards Back to All News The Mount Washington Landslide Mitigation project was recognized with the Outstanding Project – Geotechnical award at the Engineers’ Society of Western PA Annual Banquet, held on March 19, 2026. EHI was honored to contribute to this impactful effort as part of the Gannett Fleming team. EHI led the community … Read more
News Awards Back to All News HDR Engineering, Inc. has won a Diamond Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania (ACEC/PA) in the category of Studies, Research, and Consulting for the Building on the East Busway Project. The ACEC/PA Diamond Awards for Engineering Excellence are given to recognize the engineering achievements of … Read more
News Announcement Back to All News A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the corner of Wylie and Fullerton street on Thursday, March 13, 2025. The location will be home to Citizens Live at the Wylie, the name of the Live Nation music venue being built as part of the Lower Hill Development. Construction is planned … Read more
Project Update Announcement Back to All News Bus Line Redesign, Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s (PRT) bus network redesign project, has entered the third phase of public engagement. The project team has released a draft redesign of the but network and are currently collecting public input on the proposed changes. As part of the engagement and planning … Read more
Project Update Announcement Back to All News The first phase of construction upgrades has been completed at the Cross & Strauss Playground. E. Holdings Inc. is proud to have been a part of this effort providing planning and engagement services. You can learn more about about the park at csacpa.org/projects/cross-strauss-parklet/ Photo from the ribbon cutting … Read more
Project Update New Projects Back to All News E. Holdings Inc. is excited to announce that we are working on two exciting projects with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC): the region’s first ever Climate Action Plan and and update to the Public Transit Human Services coordinated Transportation Plan. The SPC is the cooperative forum for the … Read more
Recent Events News Back to All News The City of Pittsburgh was awarded the IAP2 Organization of the Year award for 2024 for their development of the Pittsburgh Public Engagement Guide and EngagePGH platform. The award goes to projects which “best demonstrate IAP2’s Core Values and help raise the bar in the field of public … Read more
Recent Events Project Outreach Back to All News E. Holdings, Inc. staff helped facilitate a public information meeting for the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority’s Ohio River Tunnel Project. The meeting consisted of a presentation followed by open house style information boards. The boards showed details of the project construction sites, project timeline, tunnel facilities diagrams, … Read more
Recent Events Project Outreach Back to All News E. Holdings, Inc. Has just completed a series of public meetings for the SMARTer Mobility Plan project in southeastern Michigan. In partnership with MBI, our team completed 7 in person and 4 online meetings to engage with residents of Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties in Michigan about … Read more
Awards Estes Park Downtown Wayfinding Back to All News DaVinci Sign Systems Inc. has been awarded first place in the Best Outside Design/Shop Fabrication, Non-Illuminated category for 2023 by Signs of the Times. Our team is proud to have been a part of the design of this signage system. Congratulations to DaVinci Sign System and … Read more
Dave is a NASSCO certified Mechanical Engineer. Specializing in retrieving and analyzing data from various sources to support condition assessment and capital improvement planning activities. Utilizing data to coordinate and track progress on key organizational performance indicators, he assists stakeholders in making decisions related to strategic planning. He has been integral in establishing data management programs essential for planning the future repair and management of large-scale sewer networks. David works with clients to develop training programs and SOPs that address current maintenance needs and future Capital Improvement Planning.
Contact: dave.broniecki@eholdingsinc.com
Christine Barton is a registered civil engineer and land surveyor with expert experience in site design, land development, water resources design for civil/site projects including layouts, utility plans, and permitting, and coordination/management of field survey work. She has successfully held positions as project manager, project designer, and office manager to serve the needs of the clients within the residential, commercial, military, industrial, and healthcare industries. Core proficiencies include coordination with local land development planning agencies, county conservation districts, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and the Pennsylvania Department of Environment.
Contact: christine.barton@eholdingsinc.com
As the President and founder of E. Holdings, Irvin is currently focused on the company’s succession, strategic growth, and development. He has both a professional and personal interest in Pittsburgh’s success. A Pittsburgh native and founder of several development companies, he has an extensive understanding of finance and business, which are vital to the success of this company. He has served in numerous management positions including financial advisor, senior vice president, project manager, general contractor, developer, and construction manager. Active in the local community, he made the decision to dedicate his expertise to rebuilding economically sustainable communities with the approval of their existing residents. In 1996, he and his wife became the first African Americans in Western Pennsylvania to develop and own a commercial office building, Williams Square. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University with an AAS in Mathematics.
Contact: irvin.williams@eholdingsinc.com | 412-434-6290
Amy’s professional experience crosses a variety of disciplines, ranging from county and multi-municipal comprehensive plans and land use ordinances (zoning and subdivision and land development) to specialized planning studies, such as wayfinding master plans and parks, recreation, trails and greenways plans. She has been employed by E. Holdings for two years and has 20 years of professional experience.
Contact: amy.wiles@eholdingsinc.com | 724-448-0286
Alexis is the Director of Communications at E. Holdings. There she has worked as the Municipal Coordinator for an in-depth municipal assessment project for the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN). She oversees all of E. Holding’s public relations and public outreach efforts. She also brings experience as a Government Affairs Manager for Duane Morris Government Strategies. She worked on community development projects and developing and executing government relations strategies as well as fundraising efforts. She has also spent time navigating our political system in Washington D.C. as the Legislative Staff Assistant for U.S. Senator Rick Santorum. Her understanding of legislation and politics gives her a unique viewpoint when collaborating on civic projects.
Contact: alexis.meier@eholdingsinc.com | 412-656-8850
Janai Smith is the Managing Director and Principal of E. Holdings, Inc. Janai is a versatile, goal-oriented Program Manager with 20+ years of experience supporting the strategic direction of large-scale programs, setting budgets and managing risks while achieving overall company goals and exceeding customer expectations. As a planner and economist, Janai has been involved in a diverse array of projects, among them master plans, urban revitalization plan, visioning studies, brownfield and infill redevelopment projects, strategic planning and infrastructure improvement programs.
Janai’s interest in urban planning, design and infrastructure programs is rooted in a passion for the creation of sustainable communities that deliver equity in planning and implementation by making connections with people and their built environment. Her affinity for complex problem-solving can be seen in the diverse array of projects in which she’s been engaged from revitalization plans for depressed urban neighborhoods to brand new communities and programs. Leading a process-oriented, multidisciplinary team, Janai’s dedication to achieving consensus in her client’s goals and stakeholders’ vision has made a significant contribution to the successful development of numerous projects.
Contact: janai.smith@eholdingsinc.com | 412-728-5726
