Michael Griffin is recognized for his lifelong contributions to construction management and industry leadership.

The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA MAC) has selected Michael Griffin as the 2026 recipient of its CMAA MAC Lifetime Achievement Award. As Partner and Head of Forensic Technical Services, Americas, Michael leads HKA’s forensic engineering, architectural, and scientific practice. 

Michael’s distinguished career spans more than 50 years. He began as a Construction Engineer with the City of Philadelphia before spending over three decades at Hill International, ultimately serving as President of the Americas Region. He later joined HKA to establish and lead its Forensic Engineering, Architectural, and Scientific practice.  

Michael was inducted into the CMAA College of Fellows in 2024 and currently serves on the CMAA MAC Board of Directors, having previously served as MAC President and as a member of CMAA’s National Board of Directors. He is also active in several industry associations, including the Engineers’ Club of Philadelphia, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the Women’s Transportation Seminar, and is a licensed professional engineer in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Maryland. 

“Michael’s dedication to the construction management profession and his unwavering commitment to excellence have shaped the careers of countless professionals across our industry. His leadership, integrity, and technical expertise set a standard we are proud to uphold at HKA. This Lifetime Achievement Award is a fitting recognition of his decades of service and the impact he has made and continues to make across our industry.”  

Renny Borhan, Partner, Chief Executive Officer 

Throughout his career, Michael has managed and supported the delivery of major building, transportation, and heavy civil projects across North America. He has conducted detailed analyses of construction issues and disputes, prepared expert reports, and provided credible expert testimony in federal and state courts, arbitration, and mediation.

“I am deeply honored and humbled to receive this Lifetime Achievement Award from the CMAA Mid‑Atlantic Chapter. To be recognized by peers with whom I have shared decades of challenges, progress, and innovation is very meaningful. I am grateful to everyone who has walked this path with me and proud to continue supporting the next generation of construction management professionals.“

Michael Griffin, Partner and Head of Forensic Technical Services, Americas

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes members who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, and long‑standing commitment to the chapter and the construction management profession. HKA Principal Rocco Vespe, last year’s recipient, presented the award to Michael at the 2026 CMAA MAC Awards and Scholarship Awards Gala, recently held in Philadelphia. 

View Michael’s expert profile here, and learn about HKA’s Forensic Engineering, Architectural, and Scientific practice here.  

Media contact 

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