GeoEngineers Goes Big on RiverRenew Geo-Structural Designs
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 […]
US 21 Harbor River Bridge Wins National DBIA Award
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 GeoEngineers provided comprehensive geotechnical services for this complex project, which replaced an outdated coastal bridge near Beaufort, South Carolina on an accelerated schedule.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 […]
Growing South Carolina Office Moves to North Charleston
GeoEngineers’ South Carolina office is moving to a new location in North Charleston to accommodate our growing team. The office is anchored by Senior Geotechnical Engineer Zack Simpson, PE, and specializes in performance-based engineering (PBE) for transportation and development projects in South Carolina and the East Coast. Recent projects in the region include the Hugh […]
GeoEngineers Staff Volunteer to Support Environmental Non-Profit
Some of GeoEngineers’ Boston environmental staff have teamed up with an environmental justice non-profit to support the development of a riverside park in Chelsea, Massachusetts—and they’re doing it for free! The new park is being developed by GreenRoots, a local organization advocating for environmental justice for low-income communities in Chelsea, MA, and the surrounding area. […]
Gerry Frank Amphitheater Recognized by Oregon DJC
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 […]
Join us for SAME Camp Pendleton Day
We’re gearing up for the Society of American Military Engineers’ (SAME) Camp Pendleton Day on June 16. This annual conference offers professional learning and networking opportunities for architects, engineers and others in the construction industry. GeoEngineers staff like Phil Welker have supported SAME’s valuable work for years, and we’re excited to finally see friends and […]
Portland Meadows Wins Industrial Redevelopment of the Year
ProLogis’ Portland Meadows project was named 2021 Industrial Redevelopment of the Year on June 2 at the Night of Excellence Awards, a joint awards program from NAIOP Oregon, the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR), and the Commercial Association of Brokers (CAB). GeoEngineers provided geotechnical services for this ambitious redevelopment of a historic Portland […]
Boston Attorney General Sues PFAS Manufacturers for Damages
Widespread remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) came one step closer last week as Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey sued 13 PFAS manufacturers for damages to public health. PFAS are synthetic fluorine compounds commonly used in consumer products for their ability to repel water and oil. Because of their popularity and persistence, PFAS have […]
Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement
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 […]
Innovative Center for Allied Health Education in Tacoma Wins ASCE Award
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 […]