Tag: Technical Excellence

GeoEngineers provided geo-structural design services for four massive vertical shafts under construction right now in Alexandria, Virginia. These shafts—the largest of which is 72 feet in diameter and 160 feet deep—are part of the city’s new $655 million sewer and stormwater system, RiverRenew. Alexandria’s aging sewer infrastructure was built in the 1800s and, when overwhelmed […]

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) recently gave the US 21 Harbor River Bridge Replacement a National Merit Award in the Transportation category. GeoEngineers provided comprehensive geotechnical services for this complex project, which replaced an outdated coastal bridge near Beaufort, South Carolina on an accelerated schedule. DBIA recognized the project team for its technical accomplishments […]

Last week we stopped by Padden Creek in Bellingham, Washington, to see if fish are using newly built habitat features near where the creek crosses SR-11—and they are! Check out the video to see how root wads, logs and other large woody materials protect young-of-the-year salmonid species like kokanee and Coho salmon. Across Washington State, […]

The Gerry Frank Amphitheater project in Salem, Oregon was recently recognized at the 2022 Oregon DJC TopProject Awards. A GeoEngineers team provided geotechnical services for this new marquee attraction in the city’s Riverfront Park.  In 2017, the Rotary Club of Salem, Oregon announced a plan to build the new open-air amphitheater at Riverfront Park. The […]

The Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel in Louisiana, infamous for causing traffic delays along LA 23, is finally being replaced by a modern long-span bridge. A GeoEngineers team led by Associate Geotechnical Engineer Larry Sant is providing foundation design and other geotechnical services for this ambitious project. Although the Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel have […]

Last week, the Tacoma-Olympia Section of the ASCE recognized the newly opened Center for Allied Health Education (CAHE) with an Outstanding Projects and Leaders (OPAL) Award. The CAHE is a state-of-the-art medical education and community healthcare facility at Bates Technical College in Tacoma, Washington, and it celebrated its grand opening just last month. A GeoEngineers […]

GeoEngineers’ long relationship with Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is continuing this summer as a Coastal Engineering Consultants/GeoEngineers team prepares to restore about 13 miles of the Chandeleur Islands. Historically, this string of barrier islands has helped protect New Orleans’ east flank from hurricanes and storm surges, but they have been steadily shrinking […]

Last month, the City of Redmond’s Downtown Park Project won an Award of Merit from the Washington State Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (WASLA). The City of Redmond, Washington, has transformed its downtown area over the past six years, and this award-winning park is at the center of it all. The project […]

The Past is Key to the Future for Boston’s 380 Stuart High-Rise Development Skanska is developing a 27-story mixed-use tower at 380 Stuart Street, one of the final available lots in Boston’s popular Back Bay neighborhood. The 625,000 square foot high-rise will feature office, retail, service, and restaurant space—with four floors of below-grade parking. A […]

The Environmental Business Council (EBC) of New England is hosting a dam management webinar on March 31, focusing on the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and its impact on dams. The webinar will include three presentations on funding opportunities within the legislation for dam retrofits, rehabilitation and removal. Discounted early registration is available on […]