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Passero Recognized as a CE News Top Performer of 2009
Passero Associates is the only firm headquartered in Rochester, New York on this prestigious list.  The inaugural CE News Top Performers 2009 presents a list of firms — in order by revenue — that responded to a public invitation to participate and met financial criteria set by CE News. "We thank our clients for their support and our employees for their efforts in growing our firm.  We are honored to be recognized by CE News.  We attribute our success to our commitment to providing exceptional service and partnering with our clients to achieve their goals,” says Wayne Wegman, President of Passero Associates.

Peckham Named CEO of C&S Companies
Syracuse, New York, 10/8/09 –C&S is proud to announce that Ron Peckham has been appointed to serve as chief executive officer of the C&S Companies, the family of firms that includes the firm’s engineering, construction management, architecture, construction, and technology solutions business units. Peckham has served as president of the C&S Companies for the past year.

Transpo Industries Announces Screen Safe Work Zone/Median Glare Screen
Transpo Industries announced that their Screen-Safe™ Work-Zone/Median Glare Screen was chosen by the MN DOT to replace a failed green paddle system on the I-35E in St. Paul.

Jerome Perry of Highway Solutions contracted Highway Technologies to install approximately 100 feet on a concrete barrier in August of 2009.

Screen-Safe’s  unique double-reverse corrugated (DRC) steel fabric controls airborne debris and prevents motorists from viewing into the work zone. This reduces driver distractions, potentially avoiding rear end collisions. It is easy to install and strong enough to handle wind gusts, salt spray, snow and slush. Screen-Safe™ can be installed on concrete barriers and steel guardrail and is available in powder coatings of green or grey.

For more information on this product, please call 800-321-7870, or visit the company website:

http://www.transpo.com/Transpo_Sheets_PDF/Screen-SafeMN.pdf

Erdman Anthony Named One of the Country’s Top 100 Engineering Firms
ROCHESTER, N.Y., November 9—Erdman Anthony was named one of the “Top 100 MEP Giants,” in the nation based on a survey conducted by Consulting-Specifying Engineer magazine. Firms were chosen for inclusion based on total annual design revenues.

Erdman Anthony earned its spot on the list thanks to several high profile projects, including local and national work, and its use of cutting edge technology.

“Five years ago we decided to specialize in complex renovations of science and technology facilities, combined with energy simulation, BIM (building information modeling) applications and enhanced commissioning. Our decision resulted in high-quality assignments, and, consequently, attracted well-qualified employees,” says Tad Bandurowski, PE, Vice President at Erdman Anthony.

Creighton Manning Engineering receives a Be Inspired Infrastructure Best Practices Award
At a time when infrastructure’s critical role in sustaining our economy and sustaining our environment is receiving unprecedented attention, the world’s leading architects, engineers, owner-operators and geospatial professionals were invited to convene in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Infrastructure Best Practices Symposium and Awards to honor outstanding achievements in infrastructure, represented by the top projects of the 2009 Be Inspired Awards.

The event was sponsored by Bentley Systems, Inc., the developers of MicroStation/ Inroads software for infrastructure design.  MicroStation is used by engineers, architects, GIS professionals, constructors, and owner operators to design, model, visualize, document, and map infrastructure projects.

Be Inspired Award Winner
This year, the finalists for each of the 17 award categories represent the full breadth of infrastructure types.  Creighton Manning Engineering won the Innovation in Roads award for Route 85 Slingerlands Bypass, a New York State Department of Transportation project in Albany County.

Slingerlands Bypass was selected by NYSDOT Region 1 in 2005 as a pilot project for the integration of automated machine control grading and the use of Quantity Manager, a Bentley system that utilized GPS technology for inspection purposes.  Full 3D models were developed for all aspects of the project design including the roundabouts. The 3D data and Inroads ALG files were provided electronically to the contractor. The contractor, Delaney Construction, used GPS and automated grading equipment to construct the $15.2 million project, which was completed in 2008. 

Shumaker Consulting Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C. Announces Tamer Osman, P.E. as Partner
BINGHAMTON, NY -- Shumaker Consulting Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C. (SCE) proudly announces Tamer Osman, P.E. as the newest SCE Partner. Mr. Osman has over 9 years of professional experience in the engineering industry; specifically on civil, transportation, and structural projects.

Linda M. Shumaker, P.E., SCE President, states, “We welcome Tamer as he joins the eight (8) shareholders of SCE to broaden the company’s vision and mission. He has led the structural service area within our Binghamton office and has proven his management skills in the growth mode of the company. Tamer will continue to provide expertise in the strategic planning of the company.”

His experience includes projects involving the design of bridges, roundabouts, retaining walls, tressels, flooring, and precast structures. Mr. Osman has also provided service as a Bridge Condition and Rating Inspector.

Erdman Anthony Appoints a New Associate and Senior Associate
ALBANY, N.Y., Dec 11—The Erdman Anthony Board of Directors has appointed Ray Darling, Jr., PE, its newest Associate of the firm and Linda Stancliffe, RLA, its newest Senior Associate.

Ray Darling is a senior civil engineer and team leader in Erdman Anthony’s Albany Civil Engineering group. He has nearly 20 years of experience in various aspects of civil and environmental engineering, including site design, grading, wastewater collection systems, stormwater management, pond and dam design, water distribution and treatment systems, and infiltration/inflow studies. Darling earned a B.S. in civil engineering from Clarkson University and a B.S. in Physics from the State University of New York at Oneonta. He lives in the Village of Scotia.

Linda Stancliffe has more than 17 years of experience and is Erdman Anthony’s senior landscape architect. She is LEED accredited (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), and a registered landscape architect in the states of New York, Pennsylvania and Maine. She received a B.L.A. in landscape architecture from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse. Stancliffe currently lives in the Town of Brunswick.

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