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Upcoming Events - March 8, 2012
3/8/12: Upcoming Water & Wastewater Rates & Budget Course
Want to learn how to get your water and wastewater finances in order?
Wayne Elliott, PE and Don Phillips, PE will present a seminar on water and wastewater rates and budgets in White River Junction on 3/8/12. Topics covered will include: determining budgets, revenue sources, rates, future system needs, and capital replacement planning. A binder of materials and hands-on examples will be used to explore these topics. This class is being hosted by Vermont Rural Water Association. Those interested can sign up by going to the VRWA website and looking under Training in March.
The class will be held at the Hartford/White River Junction Municipal Building at 171 Bridge Street, White River Jct., VT from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. This course is approved for credits for both water and wastewater. A link to the VRWA website is provided below if you would like to check it out:
www.vtruralwater.org/training/schedule.php
January 2012
1-25-12: Bids Opened for Essex Junction Pump Station Project
We had a great turnout of nine (9) bidders at our first bid opening of 2012 for the Village of Essex Junction High School Pump Station Project. Bids came in within budget, although a bit over engineer's estimate, which seems to be consistent with the trending of bid results from other similar projects this winter. The apparent low bidder was Kingsbury Companies, LLC with a base bid of $1,013,656. A+E is working with the Village and the State to award the contract to Kingsbury Construction, LLC. Construction is expected to begin around April 1st.
Joseph Duncan, PE Becomes a Partner at Aldrich + Elliott
Bradley Aldrich, PE and Wayne Elliott, PE are pleased to announce that Joseph Duncan, PE, Senior Engineer at Aldrich + Elliott, PC, has joined them as a partner of the firm. Joe is an integral part of the success of Aldrich + Elliott with his dedication to client satisfaction fostered by his relationships with each client and commitment to the success of each project.
Joe has been with the A+E since 1998, starting as a Project Engineer and working his way up to Senior Engineer. He has been the Project Manager of countless water resource engineering projects from study through design. Joe's expertise in water, wastewater and storm water engineering have gained him an excellent reputation across the state and the region.
Brad Aldrich, PE Appointed to the VT PE Board
We are pleased to announce that Brad Aldrich, PE, President of Aldrich + Elliott, PC, has been appointed by the Governor to a 5-year term on the State of Vermont Board of Professional Engineering. Brad's term begins on 1/1/12 for five years ending on 12/31/16. Brad is honored with this appointment.
The "PE Board" is responsible for reviewing applications for licensure and reviewing/adjudicating complaints against the conduct and practice of licensed PEs in Vermont.
A few of Brad's accomplishments that made this appointment possible include: practicing as a licensed Professional Engineer in Vermont since 1986; owning a successful water resources engineering firm (Aldrich + Elliott, PC) since 1995; and serving as the President-Elect, President, and Past President of the National Society of Professional Engineers from 2007 to 2009.
We believe that Brad is well-deserving of this appointment and hope you can share in our congratulations to him. A photo of Brad is attached to include with this text.
Wayne Elliott, PE Joins the GMWEA Board
Wayne Elliott, PE, Vice President of Aldrich + Elliott, PC has accepted a Director position on the Board of Directors for the Green Mountain Water Environment Association though 2013. He continues to serve on the Government Affairs Committee for the association. Wayne and the company believe that participating in our local organizations strengthens the water resources community and allows us to give back through our volunteer efforts.
Our firm has been a Corporate Sponsor of GMWEA for many years with a strong belief in the mission of the organization: "To promote public awareness and support of the water treatment and wastewater treatment industries and their water quality professionals."
Wayne has been a Professional Engineer since 1989 and has been an engineer at Aldrich + Elliott (formerly FA&A) since its inception in 1995. Wayne is the Vice President of the firm with an outstanding level of expertise in water, wastewater and storm water engineering in New England. He is a true expert in his field and brings an immense level of knowledge into his professional and volunteer endeavors.
October 2011
Brad Aldrich Speaks at Harvard University
In October of 2011 Brad Aldrich, PE was invited to speak at the Senior Symposium Series at Harvard University to the class of engineering students through his role as Past President of the National Society of Professional Engineers.
His speech focused on what it means to be a Professional Engineer and the value of professional licensure.
September 2011
A+E Gains a Legg Up on the Competition!
Aldrich + Elliott, PC is pleased to announce that Andrew Legg, P.E. has joined their team as a Senior Engineer and Project Manager. He will enhance the firm's growing expertise in stormwater modeling and permitting, VTrans projects, highway reconstruction, construction administration, and municipal water resource engineering.
Andy is a civil and environmental engineer and brings over 20 years of experience in municipal and water resource engineering to A+E. Prior to joining A+E, he was the Town Engineer for the Town of Milton for 8 years. In this role, he served as the head of public works administration and as a technical resource for the Town on issues related to public infrastructure. He has the in-depth experience of working as both a public engineer inside the municipality and as a consultant on the outside.
Prior to coming to Vermont, he worked as a project manager in Colorado on water resources projects including water treatment plants, pipelines, dams, and drainage projects. He has also authored publications for the US Geological Survey on urban stormwater quality. He is a graduate of Clarkson University with a BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering and has a Masters in Water Resources Management from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
9-9-11: A+E Staff Members Volunteer in Waterbury
On Friday morning, staff members from A+E headed to the Waterbury meal site at St. Leo's hall to volunteer their time to help with the Irene recovery efforts. They spent the morning sorting through donations, preparing bagged lunches for nearly 100 volunteers on site in Waterbury, and prepping meals for additional volunteers coming to the hall for meals. It was a pleasure to be able to lend a helping hand to our communities with so much work left to do to clean up residences and businesses from the mass flooding Hurricane Irene caused.
August 2011
8-26-11: A+E Team Participates in GMWEA Golf Tournament
A team of A+E staff and clients participated in the annual GMWEA Golf tournament on Friday, 8/26/11. This event is one of the ongoing activities facilitated by GMWEA to meet their mission: "To promote public awareness and support of the water treatment and wastewater treatment industries and their water quality professionals."
As participating members of GMWEA, we are supporting the water resources industry in Vermont and New England. In addition, this event also raises money for the GMWEA scholarship which is awarded annually each March through VSAC to promote the water quality profession with college bound individuals.
June 2011
6-28-11: Town of Hartford – Quechee WWTF Open House
The open house for the newly upgraded Quechee Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) was held on June 28, 2011. This project was placed on a "fast track" when Hartford was awarded ARRA (stimulus) funds. The design was completed in less than nine months to meet a February 2010 deadline to award a construction contract. The contractor began the project in March 2010 and did an exceptional job completing the majority of construction in less than a year. The new treatment process went on-line in November 2010! The construction schedule was beat by more than six months, and the project was delivered more than $1,000,000 under budget!
The facility brochure is attached for you to view more information and pictures of the process description, components, funding, energy efficiency, sustainable design, site layout, and project team.
Quechee Wastewater Treatment Facility Brochure (PDF)
6-2-11: Aldrich + Elliott Receives Two ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards
Aldrich + Elliott, PC and our associated clients received two separate engineering excellence awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies on 6-2-11. Each year ACEC/VT sponsors the Engineering Excellence Awards program. This program was created to showcase exceptional engineering projects in Vermont. A panel of judges comprised of distinguished planners, engineers and construction professionals selects award winners from entries submitted in February 2011.
The two projects that received awards are:
- Champlain Water District Energy Savings Scoping Study which received a Grand Award
- Town of Springfield Water Works Improvements which received a Merit Award
We thank our clients and partners for their help in achieving this distinguished recognition. Copies of the boards are attached for your viewing pleasure.
CWD Energy Savings Scoping Study Board (PDF)
Springfield Water Award Board (PDF)
May 2011
Kevin Camara Achieves his Professional Engineering Registration
Aldrich + Elliott, PC is pleased to announce that Kevin Camara, PE, Project Engineer, was recently notified that he passed the Professional Engineering exam, which he had taken in April. Kevin is now a licensed Professional Engineer in Vermont. Congratulations Kevin!