HRG is proud to announce that Penn Hill Senior High School has been honored as an Outstanding High School Design by American School & University Magazine. HRG served as the civil and site design engineer on this project alongside the architectural team at Architectural Innovations, LLC. The 301,000 square foot facility seamlessly integrates technology into […]
Photo by North Charleston. Published here under a Creative Commons license. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released the results of a nationwide poll showing millennials increasingly prefer walkable communities over the spread-out developments in many present-day suburbs. Other studies have confirmed similar preferences for walkable neighborhoods and mixed-use development; however, traditional zoning approaches, which […]
HRG recently conducted a client satisfaction survey using a third-party provider, PSMJ Resources, a leading authority, publisher, and consultant on the effective management of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms. Results from the survey were overwhelmingly positive when comparing HRG against others in the industry. Overall, 95% of survey respondents rated HRG as either meeting […]
Determining the condition of large sewers can be challenging, but multiple tools are available to help. This article, which was published in the October 2015 issue of Keystone Water Quality Manager magazine, provides a brief review of large sewer condition assessment tools and gives some guidance in deciding which to use. Knowing the condition of your […]
Many local officials realize the need to improve stormwater management to protect water quality, but fear constituents would oppose a new fee for stormwater services. Experience shows a transparent approach that involves community stakeholders can build consensus. by: Adrienne Vicari, P.E. (These tips are excerpted from an article we published in the October 2015 […]
Lewisburg, PA, Office Manager Erin Threet was honored in the September 25 issue of PA Business Central as a local Woman Making a Difference. PA Business Central is a leading business journal serving the Central Pennsylvania region. Women from across the paper’s 23-county readership area were nominated based on their business success and contributions to the […]
by: Russ McIntosh This article was published by Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association in the August 2015 issue of their magazine, The Authority. Does your authority lease facilities from its incorporating municipality? If so, your lease payments should be carefully documented and calculated to ensure you are in compliance with Act 73, or a potential legal challenge […]
HRG has again been named one of the top 100 privately held companies in Central Pennsylvania, according to the Central Penn Business Journal. This list is compiled annually by the publication based on total company-wide revenue. “HRG is proud to be a part of the growth and success of the Central Pennsylvania economy,” said HRG […]
HRG is proud to have worked with the Monongahela River Trails Conservancy on converting a remediated brownfield site into a popular trailhead on the Mon River Rail-Trail in Star City, West Virginia. Formerly the site of a glass manufacturing facility, Monongalia County Commission completed remediation of the site in 2012, paving the way for this […]
Many municipalities have a speeding problem in their neighborhood and wish to address complaints from their residents about safety concerns that result from excessive speed on quiet streets. While those residents often think a stop sign or reduced speed limit will correct the issue, studies indicate that unnecessary stop signs can actually increase speeds on […]