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Premier Projects: Dauphin County Honors Middletown Sewer & Cal Ripken Field

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Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) is pleased to announce that two of our projects have been selected by Dauphin County in its annual Premier Projects award program.

Since its inception five years ago, the Dauphin County Premier Projects program has honored 23 projects that promote smart growth and spark revitalization throughout the region.  Among this year’s six honorees, HRG provided engineering services for two of them: the replacement of sanitary sewer facilities in Middletown’s downtown business district and the construction of a state-of-the-art youth baseball field at the Harrisburg Boys and Girls Club.

 

Middletown Sewer Replacement

Premier Project 2017: Middletown Sewer Replacement

(Left to right) County Commissioners Mike Pries and George Hartwick,III, HRG Staff Professional Staci Hartz, Middletown Public Works Superintendant Ken Klinepeter, and Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Executive Director Tim Reardon

 

The replacement of Middletown’s sanitary sewer lines played a crucial role in promoting renewed economic development along South Union Street, which is the heart of the borough’s business district.  Some of the sewer mains in this area were close to 100 years old and had deteriorated enough that community and business leaders feared a collapse could endanger streetscape improvements in the area.  This project successfully replaced aging infrastructure and eliminated a cross-connection between the borough’s sanitary and stormwater systems that had caused several sewage overflows near Hoffer Park as well as sanitary sewer back-ups in businesses along South Union Street. Without excess water entering the system during wet weather events, the sewer authority has additional capacity available and is able to extend service to nearby growing communities in Londonderry Township and Lower Swatara Township (which, in turn, can promote further economic development in those areas, as well.)

 

Cal Ripken Senior Youth Development Park

Premier Project; Cal Ripken Field

(Left to right) County Commissioners Mike Pries and George Hartwick,III, HRG Eastern Region Vice President Andrew Kenworthy, Harrisburg Boys and Girls Club Director of Development Blake Lynch, and Tri-County Regional Planning Commission Executive Director Tim Reardon

The Cal Ripken Senior Youth Development Park at the Harrisburg Boys and Girls Club provides recreation and character development opportunities for disadvantaged youth.  The park was funded through the Cal Ripken Senior Foundation, which supports the development of baseball and softball programs in distressed communities.  This initial donation inspired other businesses and community organizations to pledge their own financial support for the athletic facility and its programs, which include Little League, a summer soccer program, speed and agility camps, flag football, and lacrosse.

The facility is located in an economically disadvantaged section of the city and is the only active athletic field available for youth in that area.  As such, it offers kids a safe space for recreation to keep kids busy and engaged in healthy pursuits.

 

ABOUT HRG

Originally founded in 1962, Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) has grown to be a nationally ranked Top 500 Design Firm, providing civil engineering, surveying and environmental services to public and private sector clients. The 200-person employee-owned firm currently has office locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. For more information, please visit the website at www.hrg-inc.com.

HRG Named to the Central Penn Business Journal Top 100 Private Companies List

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Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) has been named one of the top 100 privately held companies in Central Pennsylvania again, according to the Central Penn Business Journal.  The list is compiled annually by the publication based on total companywide revenue.

“HRG is proud to continue our place as one of the top revenue-producing firms in the Harrisburg area,” said HRG President Robert Grubic, P.E. “Every year, there is more competition for this honor as the region continues to grow, and we know we wouldn’t be able to remain a leader in the industry without the loyal support of our clients.”

 

Central Penn Business Journal Top 100 Private Companies 2016

 

ABOUT HRG

Originally founded in 1962, HRG has grown to be a nationally ranked Top 500 Design Firm, providing civil engineering, surveying and environmental services to public and private sector clients. The 200-person employee-owned firm currently has office locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. For more information, please visit the website at www.hrg-inc.com.

Vicari Named Shining Star by West Shore Chamber

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Vicari Wins Luminary Award

(Names of individuals pictures from left to right:  Marissa Price, Jamie Keener, Russ McIntosh, Ryan Brockman, Adrienne Vicari, John Vicari, Andrew Kenworthy, Howard Hodder, Ryan Albright)

The West Shore Chamber of Commerce recently honored Adrienne Vicari with the Shining Star Award at their 2016 Luminary Awards luncheon.  This award is given to a woman who excels both as a professional in her industry and as a volunteer in the community, and Vicari is a true leader in both areas.

Vicari is the financial services manager at Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) and a shareholder of the firm. As a dedicated team player, Vicari has excelled at any role the firm has given her.  She first joined the firm as an engineer but quickly developed expertise in water and wastewater system financing, too.  After taking on a role in the firm’s Financial Service Group, she quickly became a thought leader in the industry, publishing articles in industry magazines and making presentations at conferences on a wide variety of water and wastewater system finance issues.  She is also developing a reputation as a leader in the emerging field of stormwater authorities in Pennsylvania.

Beyond her work at HRG, Vicari works hard for various community organizations:  She serves on the Board of the Cumberland Valley Softball Association and coaches for both the Cumberland Valley Softball 10U team and Central Penn Mini Sticks field hockey team.  She is also a founding member of Sp*rk, a group of West Shore moms who volunteer with their children for local community groups like Caitlin Smiles, Leg Up Farm, Ronald McDonald House, Dress for Success, and others.

It is such an honor to be recognized alongside so many talented women who have contributed to their profession and the entire Harrisburg community,” Vicari says. “I’m so happy that the West Shore Chamber is donating to the New Hope Ministries in recognition of this honor.  I can’t think of a more deserving organization that benefits this community.”

The West Shore Chamber of Commerce donates a portion of the proceeds from the award ceremony to a non-profit chamber member chosen by the award winners.  New Hope Ministries helps close to 15,000 residents of York and Cumberland Counties each year to become self-sufficient through counseling, workforce training and development, crisis assistance, and youth programs among others.

 

ABOUT THE LUMINARY AWARDS

The Luminary Awards Luncheon was held at the Radisson Hotel in Camp Hill on August 31. The Chamber’s Women in Business Roundtable Committee selected the winners from a group of nine female nominees who exemplify leadership in the workplace and the community.

ABOUT HRG

Originally founded in 1962, HRG has grown to be a nationally ranked Top 500 Design Firm, providing civil engineering, surveying and environmental services to public and private sector clients. The 200-person employee-owned firm currently has office locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. For more information, please visit the website at www.hrg-inc.com.

ENR Lists HRG Among Top 500 Design Firms

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HRG is of ENR Top 500 Design FirmsHerbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) has again been named one of the top 500 design firms in the United States by Engineering News-Record magazine (ENR).  We’ve also been listed the 34th highest ranking firm in the Mid-Atlantic Region and the 16th highest ranking firm in Pennsylvania.  The firm has held this distinction for more than a decade.

ENR is a leading trade journal for architects, engineers, and contractors. It compiles its Top 500 Design Firms list annually based on the revenue earned by engineering and architectural firms from services performed in the preceding year.

“Competition in the engineering industry is strong,” said HRG CEO and president, Robert Grubic, P.E. “HRG is proud to continue its role as an industry leader. Every dollar of revenue we earned last year is a vote of confidence from our clients in the quality of the service we provide, and we continually work hard to maintain that confidence.  Our position at the top of our industry is a recognition that our hard work is paying off.”

ABOUT HRG

Originally founded in 1962, HRG has grown to be a nationally ranked Top 500 Design Firm, providing civil engineering, surveying and environmental services to public and private sector clients. The 200-person employee-owned firm currently has office locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. For more information, please visit our website at www.hrg-inc.com.

 

 

HRG Receives PSMJ Premier Award for Client Satisfaction

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Premier AwardHRG 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 or exceeding expectations in areas such as helpfulness, responsiveness, quality, accuracy, schedule, budget, and scope/fees.

As a result of these high ratings, PSMJ awarded HRG the 2015 Premier Award for Client Satisfaction. The award recognizes firms that provide their clients with top quality communications, impressive performance, and cost effective solutions. Only 19 companies received the award out of more than 100 AEC firms that participated in this survey.

Kirk Stoner, Cumberland County’s Director of Planning, was one of the surveyed clients, and he said:

“I would strongly recommend HRG to anyone. Their superior work quality ensures that work is done right the first time, and permitting agency reviews rarely return findings. Their customer service model is also second to none. If issues arise – day or night, weekday or weekend – HRG stands ready to assist at a moment’s notice. HRG delivers the peace of mind desired by every client.”

Cranberry Township Manager Jerry Andree also participated in the survey and said:

“HRG personnel work closely and seamlessly with our own in-house engineers and technical professionals.  Their understanding of our philosophy and operations are at a consistently high level.  As a result, we regard HRG as a valued contributor to Cranberry’s success.”

HRG’s President and CEO Robert Grubic feels this award is a recognition of the hard work and expertise of the company’s staff, “Our primary objective at HRG is to ensure that we’re meeting the needs of our clients. Our staff works tirelessly to provide the highest quality product and meet our clients’ schedule – even under the tightest timeframes.  This award and the comments from our clients in the survey are a testament to these efforts.”

ABOUT HRG

Originally founded in 1962, HRG has grown to be a nationally ranked Top 500 Design Firm, providing civil engineering, surveying and environmental services to public and private sector clients. The 200-person employee-owned firm currently has office locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. For more information, please visit the website at www.hrg-inc.com

ABOUT PSMJ
PSMJ is a professional management consulting organization based in Newton, Mass., offering a range of support, training and educational services to thousands of engineering, architecture and construction firms nationwide.

HRG Named to Central Penn Business Journal’s Top 100

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CPBJ-Top100-Badge

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 President Robert Grubic, P.E. “We have operated here for more than 50 years, and we are grateful for the support the community has given us over the years.”

 

ABOUT HRG

Originally founded in 1962, HRG has grown to be a nationally ranked Top 500 Design Firm, providing civil engineering, surveying and environmental services to public and private sector clients. The 200-person employee-owned firm currently has office locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.

HRG Named to 2015 ENR Top 500 Design Firms List

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Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) has been named one of the top 500 design firms in the United States by Engineering News-Record magazine (ENR). The firm has held this distinction for more than a decade.

ENR is a leading trade journal for architects, engineers, and contractors. It compiles its Top 500 Design Firms list annually based on the revenue earned by engineering and architectural firms from services performed in the preceding year.

“It is such an honor to be recognized by ENR as one of the nation’s top 500 design firms,” said HRG CEO and president, Robert Grubic, P.E. “Success like this is only possible because of the loyalty of our clients, and that loyalty is a direct result of the dedication of our employees to top quality service.”