Category: General Civil / Municipal

Grants, Loans Help Get Lead Out of Drinking Water

The tragedy in Flint, Michigan, has started a nationwide discussion about lead in drinking water, and news reports on the subject keep flowing. We wrote in a recent blog post about our engineers’ ability to help communities with water supply issues. When it comes to safe drinking water, getting the lead out can be a… Read More »

Engineers Keep Drinking Water Safe

The concept of taking preventive measures to protect ourselves or our surroundings from catastrophes isn’t new – after all, Benjamin Franklin said “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” back in the 1700s. It is unfortunate that it often takes a catastrophe to demonstrate the need for prevention. Franklin’s adage is registering… Read More »

Extended Wind, Solar Incentives Pose Opportunities

The extension of federal tax incentives for wind and solar projects – part of the budget passed by Congress in late 2015 – may have developers, businesses, and homeowners taking a closer look at solar and wind projects in the next few years. These complex projects require a wide range of services and rapid, responsive… Read More »