Insights & News

November 30, 2023

Wakulla County is located in northwest Florida along Apalachee Bay. The area of more than 33,000 residents is growing and it’s anticipated to see continued growth in the coming years. Wakulla is home to natural springs and plenty of water activities—kayaking, boating, fishing, snorkeling, and more.…

November 20, 2023

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, approximately 90% of Americans rely on public water systems for safe, reliable drinking water. While these utilities vary in both size and capacity, they are committed to providing water, free from contamination, from treatment facility to tap.…

November 15, 2023

In 1858, a French photographer launched himself in a tethered hot-air balloon and, from approximately 270 feet up, took what is considered to be the first aerial photograph—a view of a small village outside Paris.

November 9, 2023

In a bold move toward a greener future, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) has given the green light for a game-changing Section 106 exemption. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) requires that federal agencies consider project impacts on historic…

November 2, 2023

In September 2023, the White House released an updated technical assistance guide that outlines federal and state technical assistance programs aimed at accessing and deploying Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding. The guide covers more than 150 technical…

October 26, 2023

When designing and building infrastructure, our goal is to not only meet minimum code requirements, but to create a project that is effective, dependable, and resilient. For optimal design, we aim to focus on the seven universal principles of design, which were created following the introduction of…

October 13, 2023

In the past few years, we’ve seen a marked shift to developing and delivering resilient design solutions. This shift, when viewed alongside the substantial federal resources coming online for infrastructure investments, represents an exciting moment for the professional design community to offer…

October 4, 2023

The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) manages one of the state’s most modern infrastructure systems. In 2014, CFX was established to build and maintain regional transportation infrastructure and alleviate traffic congestion across Central Florida, which includes Brevard, Lake, Orange…

September 28, 2023

On December 30, 2021, a catastrophic wildfire tore through the Town of Superior, Colorado, destroying homes, businesses, and infrastructure, leaving a wake of ash, residue, and millions of dollars in damages for families, business owners, and the Town.

September 20, 2023

In my interview for an internship at Dewberry’s Danville, Virginia, office back in 2021, my business unit manager asked me where I saw myself in five years. My goal was to be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) living and working in Colorado. While that was only a few years ago, half of my goal…

September 14, 2023

As development of renewable energy sources expands use of land resources, the need for environmental and water quality protection services has increased amongst service providers. In current contracts with solar energy providers, our team has enabled new protective capabilities for solar and…

September 7, 2023

As we continue our series on decarbonization for healthcare facilities, we’ll discuss steps for electrifying your facility. Read part 1 here and part 2 here, which provide additional insights on this topic.