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Huge congrats to Trent McKinney for passing his FE!!!!

We’re excited to announce that our President CEO, Joey Coco, PE, is the cover feature in the Spring/Summer 2025 issue of Louisiana Civil Engineer, published by the ASCE Louisiana Section. The article, “Digital Twins: The Next Frontier of Civil Engineering and Infrastructure,” co-authored with Dr. Malay Ghose Hajra, explores how digital twin technology is revolutionizing

Please join us in congratulating Ross Wilson, PLS on earning his CFed (Certified Federal Surveyor) license. This prestigious certification qualifies surveyors to perform work on federal trust lands, including tribal and Bureau of Land Management properties. This is a huge accomplishment that shows his expertise in the field of surveying. This certification is pretty rare;

Congratulations to Mitchell Brooks for passing the PE exam! F&T is proud to have such dedicated talent on our team. Way to go, Mitchell! 👏

Congratulations to Grace Kennedy who is a part of Leadership Livingston’s 2025 class! She also received an Above and Beyond Project Group Award. Congrats Grace!

Brad Holleman, PLS, PE, has been officially voted in as the Louisiana Director for the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS). In this new role, Mr. Holleman will represent the state of Louisiana on the NSPS Board of Directors, a national body comprised of representatives from all 50 states. A licensed Professional Land Surveyor and

Baton Rouge, Louisiana — April 16, 2025 — Forte and Tablada, Inc. (F&T) is proud to announce that it has acquired Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC), uniting two of the region’s most established and respected firms. Both companies, established in the 1960s, share a deep-rooted legacy of service, technical excellence, and commitment to improving the communities

Joey Coco, was interviewed by Bentley Systems to talk about the power of digital twins and how they’re shaping the future of infrastructure. The video features our work with the Louisiana Flood Protection Authority on the 17th Street Canal Pump Station, where F&T developed a digital twin. Check out the full video and story by

Congratulations to Ann Forte Trappey, P.E., on being named a 2025 LSU Alumni Association Hall of Distinction Honoree! Her leadership and dedication at Forte and Tablada have made a lasting impact, and this recognition is well deserved!  

Forte & Tablada has been named a finalist for Medium Business of the Year by the Ascension Chamber of Commerce! This recognition highlights our impact in the community and our continued commitment to excellence.

The I-10 Loyola Interchange Project near the New Orleans Airport has been recognized as one of ENR’s Best Projects in Texas and Louisiana! This award celebrates the innovative teamwork and dedication that brought this complex design-build project to life. F&T played a pivotal role as the prime surveyor on a project issued to proposers without

President CEO, Joey Coco, has been chosen to represent transportation and infrastructure matters for East Baton Rouge Mayor-President elect, Sid Edwards’, transition team. This group will provide recommendations on policy and staffing changes, which is a significant accomplishment for F&T. Read more about it below. Congratulations Joey!