Local government officials are increasingly listing infrastructure repair and replacement as a top priority for their community, and a county infrastructure bank can help. Deteriorating roads, bridges and pipes present a safety risk and hamper economic development, but local government budgets are being besieged by rising costs and federal mandates. An innovative solution for infrastructure […]
The Central Pennsylvania chapter of WTS has named Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) its 2016 Employer of the Year. WTS (or Women’s Transportation Seminar) is an international organization that promotes the advancement of women in the transportation industry. Each year, its local chapters recognize employers who enhance the transportation industry through a commitment […]
The Dauphin County Planning Commission honored the Meade Avenue Relocation project at its 4th Annual Premier Projects Award Ceremony on January 12, 2016. HRG served as the civil engineer for this project, which involved reconstructing and upgrading one mile of University Drive and relocating Meade Avenue. These improvements increased safety on the Penn State Harrisburg […]
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 […]