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Griffin joins Environmental Compliance Services, Inc. as a geotechnical engineer

Erin Griffin has joined Environmental Compliance Services, Inc. (ECS) as a geotechnical engineer. Griffin is a professional engineer with over 20 years of geotechnical and environmental engineering experience, working especially on nuclear and fossil power projects. Her responsibilities include geotechnical/earthquake consulting engineering services, managing and performing geotechnical evaluations and developing geotechnical components of design. Griffin's geotechnical engineering experience includes coordination and oversight of subsurface investigations and laboratory testing programs; reduction of geotechnical laboratory test results; evaluation of subsurface conditions and design soil parameters; engineering design analyses, including bearing capacity, slope stability, settlement analyses, and sheet pile wall design; preparation of design memoranda, foundation reports, geotechnical studies, proposals, and budgets; and project management. Her environmental engineering experience includes performance of site investigations, preparation of planning documents and closeout reports, regulatory compliance (including RCRA, TSCA, CERCLA regulations), and oversight of field cleanup activities at hazardous waste sites. Griffin has published papers for several conferences, including the International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering in Egypt. She holds a Master of Science degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Mass. Lowell, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Cornell University.
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Weston & Sampson earns award from ACEC for Arlington DPW job

Arlington, MA Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., has earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 58th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA). The award comes for leading the renovation of the Arlington Department of Public Works (DPW) facility.
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State legislature ends session without passing PLA bill - by Joe Camilo

State legislature ends session without passing PLA bill - by Joe Camilo

Massachusetts taxpayers dodged a bullet when the state Senate didn’t take up legislation passed by the House in the waning moments of the legislative session that would have made it easier for municipalities and state agencies to use union-only project labor agreements (PLAs) on construction projects.
Ask the Electrician:  How do I prepare my commercial building for a disaster?

Ask the Electrician: How do I prepare my commercial building for a disaster?

New England’s notorious weather – from fierce winter storms to summer squalls and fall hurricanes – can leave businesses in the dark. While power outages are often blamed on storms, they can also be caused by unforeseen events like accidents or construction mishaps. While it’s impossible to prevent disasters and power outages entirely, proactive preparation can significantly minimize their impact on your commercial building.
Ask the Electrician: Is summer a prime time for commercial electrical maintenance?

Ask the Electrician: Is summer a prime time for commercial electrical maintenance?

The answer is “Yes!” While January marks the official new year, many businesses view September as a fresh start. This makes summer an ideal time for commercial property owners to schedule long-term electrical maintenance projects.
The design-build advantage: Integrated interior design solutions - by Parker Snyder

The design-build advantage: Integrated interior design solutions - by Parker Snyder

When it comes to corporate interior spaces for both commercial and industrial projects, partnering with a design-build firm with in-house interior design services can offer clients many benefits. Unlike traditional delivery methods where interior designers operate independently from the design and construction teams, often creating a longer project timeline as cost negotiations and revisions ensue