Construction Managers: A Metaphorical Swiss Army Knife
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Tag Archive: Stormwater
The Perfect Storm: Using Data to Design Right-Sized Stormwater Infrastructure
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Stormwater Improvements That Meet the Moment
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Imagine A Day Without Water
From taking a shower and brushing your teeth to brewing a pot of coffee, millions of Americans use drinking water and wastewater infrastructure before their workday ever starts. However, many of us take water service for granted, as we usually …
The Pandemic’s Impact on Project Procurement
When our work as the engineering consultant is done, the project has really only just begun since the municipality has to select a contractor to build the water, wastewater or stormwater design solution we’ve developed. The procurement process is one …
PFAS Update – What You Need to Know
In January, legislation called the PFAS Action Act was introduced to Congress in the U.S. House by a bipartisan group of Michigan representatives. The bill would designate PFAS as a “hazardous substance” under the Superfund program, which would pave the …
The Advantages of Alleys: Reclaiming Roswell’s Historic District
By Rob Whitson, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer
Alleys get a bad rap. The small strips of land have traditionally been seen as dark, dirty, crime-ridden corridors where nothing good ever happens. They’re often put in the same category as train …
Addressing the Utility Triangle: Sustainable Stormwater Management and Resiliency
Many older cities across the United States still convey wastewater and stormwater in the same pipes or systems. The older gray infrastructure transports the wastewater it collects to a treatment plant where it’s treated and ultimately discharged into waterways. During …
Law & Order: Storm Water Detention Unit
I can’t help but have that catchy Law & Order theme song in my head when I think about the court cases where I’ve been called in to serve as an expert witness. (bum bum. bum bum bum bum …