D&B Engineers and Architects

2025 Icon Honors: Steve Fangmann Receives Accolades from LIBN   Congratulations to D&B President, Steven A. Fangmann, P.E., BCEE, who was honored by Long Island Business News as a recipient of the 2025 Icon Honors.    Icon Honors recognizes Long Island’s most established business leaders for growing jobs, making a difference in the community, having notable success, and demonstrating strong leadership within and outside their fields. https://lnkd.in/ekhJ6KFj

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D&B Wins Top Honors in LIBN Reader Rankings   We are proud to be recognized in the 2025 Long Island Business News Reader Rankings as: ·         TOP WINNER: Best Environmental Consulting Firm on Long Island ·         TOP WINNER: Best Engineering Firm on Long Island, and ·         WINNER: Best Architectural Firm on Long Island https://lnkd.in/eWxYzCqT

D&B’s Indian Island Project Scores Another Major Award   Suffolk County’s Indian Island County Park Living Shoreline project has been recognized with the 2025 Best Restored Shoreline Award by the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA). The award was formally presented during the National Coastal Conference in Long Beach, California.   The Indian Island project fused ecological restoration, shoreline stability, and cultural preservation into a design that would serve both nature and community for generations to come. The challenges were many: protecting a bluff that had suffered severe erosion and was threatening both important Native American archaeological sites and public access, while restoring tidal marshes and improving coastal resilience. The design features living segmented emergent rock sills enhanced with native oysters, marsh habitat restoration, strategic bluff stabilization, and a new public stairway. These elements work together to reduce wave energy, encourage sand retention, and preserve the natural aesthetic and ecological function of the shoreline, while maintaining public access. https://lnkd.in/emPWf9Ed

D&B’s Annual Company Picnic Brings Fun, Food, and Team Spirit, Plus an Exciting Announcement   Early in September, D&B leadership and employees gathered for our Annual Company Picnic at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park – and it was nothing short of a fantastic day. With clear skies, great food, and a lineup of fun activities, the event was a celebration of D&B’s 60th anniversary, our team’s shared successes, and the strong sense of community that defines our firm. https://lnkd.in/ezi_WeW6

An Important Message From D&B Engineers and Architects   As D&B Engineers and Architects celebrates its 60th anniversary year, we continue our legacy of strong leadership and commitment to excellence.   Effective January 2026, Steven A. Fangmann, P.E., BCEE, will be stepping down as President and CEO of D&B. After more than eight years of unwavering leadership, and 30 total years with the organization, Mr. Fangmann will assume the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors, where he will continue to provide strategic guidance in support of the firm.   Succeeding him as President and CEO will be William “Bill” D. Merklin, P.E., a long-standing leader and current Executive Vice President of the firm. Mr. Merklin is a well-recognized professional within the engineering industry who exemplifies D&B’s core values and forward-focused vision.    It is with great pride that we also announce the promotions of three dedicated executives to new leadership positions, also effective January 2026: - Philip R. Sachs, P.E. will advance from Vice President of Water Supply to the position of Senior Vice President - Olga J. Mubarak will advance from Vice President of Wastewater to the position of Senior Vice President - Christopher M. Koegel, P.E. CCM will advance from Vice President of Construction Management to the position of Senior Vice President   With these promotions in rank, Senior Vice President/Principal Robert L. Raab, P.E., BCEE, CCM with 52 years of experience and 17 years with D&B, and Senior Vice President/Principal Joseph H. Marturano with 50 years of A/E experience and 39 years with D&B, will both gradually shift their roles to newly defined strategic initiatives and client relations positions while mentoring team members and the next generation of D&B executive senior leadership.   These strategically planned transitions reflect D&B’s long-standing tradition of promoting excellence from within, ensuring continuity while maintaining the high standards of exemplary service that define our firm. We are grateful for our staff’s continued dedication, and we look forward to the meaningful contributions they will make in their evolving roles...building upon D&B’s 60 years of success. https://www.db-eng.com/

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D&B Engineers and Architects Hires Nardeen Henry   Mrs. Nardeen Henry has been hired as an Engineer II at D&B Engineers and Architects to work at the firm’s Woodbury, NY corporate headquarters.   Mrs. Henry joins D&B Engineers and Architects with civil engineering experience from working as an Assistant Resident Engineer at Enovate Engineering in New Jersey.  https://lnkd.in/eCy_UpiD

Connecting at ACE25 in Colorado   In June, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) hosted its Annual Conference & Exposition, called ACE25. D&B’s own Mike Savarese, Vice President, attended the four-day conference and three-day trade show event at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado and gathered with other water professionals to learn, connect and be inspired to solve today’s global water challenges.   The event featured a trade show exhibition, as well as engaging conferences and seminars. ACE is one of the global water community’s largest and most important annual gatherings. Water professionals can discover the latest water information, learn skills and best practices, meet colleagues, share ideas and experiences, find new solutions, get inspired, and have fun. ACE provides fresh insights, new solutions, and powerful connections to water professionals everywhere. https://lnkd.in/eMx88xHn

Thogersen Honored by ASCE   Matthew Thogersen, P.E., a Senior Associate at D&B Engineers and Architects, was honored on June 18 at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Metropolitan Section Awards Dinner. With more than 12 years of experience in design and construction management of wastewater projects across the NY metro area, he was honored with the 2025 Younger Member Award from the Section.    “D&B is a team of outstanding engineers, and it is always an honor when they are recognized for their work,” said D&B President Steven A. Fangmann, P.E., BCEE. “We extend a sincere congratulations to Mr. Thogersen on receiving this prestigious honor.” https://lnkd.in/etVJF-Gs