Improving Diversity in Subcontracting
Diversity, inclusion and equity are critical issues in the architecture/engineering/consulting (A/E/C) industry. Integrating these concepts into pursuits and projects can enhance firm culture and reflect a company’s values—helping others get a seat at the table is the right thing to do! According to the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), it is increasingly important for […]
Kent South 224th/228th Street Corridor Project Hits Milestone
Earlier this month, contractors installed 24 girders for the South 228th Street Bridge in central Kent, Washington. This is one of the final milestones in the City of Kent’s ongoing South 224th/228th Street Corridor project, which will provide a robust new east-west artery to connect Kent’s communities. The 200-foot-long dual-span bridge will carry South 228th […]
Seattle Family Justice Center Receives National Design-Build Award
Last week, the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) gave the Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center a National Award of Merit in the “Federal, State, County, Municipal” category of their annual awards. GeoEngineers provided extensive environmental and geotechnical services as a teaming partner to Howard S. Wright Construction on this important and […]
Robison Leads Direct Pipe® Webinar
On July 15, more than 300 attendees from 34 countries tuned in to hear Jon Robison present on the Direct Pipe® (DP) trenchless method and technology. The webinar was hosted and organized by Trenchless Technology Magazine, a global leader in underground construction. Direct Pipe® has rapidly developed into a unique and critical option for steel […]
GeoEngineers Announces Lindsay Flangas as Next COO
On June 17, the GeoEngineers Inc. Board unanimously affirmed Lindsay Flangas as the firm’s next chief operations officer (COO). Current COO Dan Campbell is taking on a new role as president, which will allow him to focus on acquisitions, contracts, and risk management. Flangas started her career as an intern with GeoEngineers in 2002 while […]
Four Tips for a Successful Design-Build Project
Our modern society depends on large, complex civil engineering projects like bridges, skyscrapers and mass transit systems. It takes more than just engineering and construction expertise to build our cities and public infrastructure—it takes effective project management and collaboration. Moving a project from rough concept to completion requires careful planning, cooperative problem solving, and a […]
Committed to Change
Let’s get straight to the point. Black Lives Matter and at GeoEngineers we are 100 percent committed to working towards equality and justice for people of color and cultural minorities. At GeoEngineers, we have a goal to be the best people on Earth, and that starts with understanding and listening to others who are struggling—who have […]
APWA Award for Granary Avenue and Laurel Street Project
GeoEngineers’ Granary Avenue and Laurel Street Project in Bellingham, Washington, has received a National Project of the Year Award from the American Public Works Association (APWA) for transportation projects between $5 and $25 million. The project is an important step toward the City of Bellingham’s vision for a revitalized downtown waterfront. Historically, this portion of […]
Redeveloping Riverfront Park
I’ve had the privilege of growing up in Spokane, and it’s been amazing to watch the city change over the past 40 years. During all that time, Riverfront Park has been a part of my life. The historic 100-acre downtown park includes picturesque scenery of the Spokane River, event spaces, two islands and one of […]
Free STEM Activity Book for Children Available
GeoEngineers is pleased to offer a free educational activity book for children. It is one small way we can support parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The STEM at Home Children’s Activity Book is a fun and educational way to keep your children occupied at home. The activities are meant to introduce children ages 2-10 to […]