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State to Embark on Next Phase of Central Maryland Transit Plan – Maryland Matters The Maryland Transit Administration and five metro Baltimore jurisdictions announced they are moving forward with their joint pursuit of improved transportation options for the region. https://www.marylandmatters.org/2021/05/07/state-to-embark-on-next-phase-of-central-maryland-transit-plan/

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Chesapeake Bay Governors Propose 'Billion for the Bay' Federal Funding Initiative – Maryland Matters The governors of the six Chesapeake Bay states, along with the mayor of Washington, D.C., and the head of the Chesapeake Bay Commission, have written to the top leaders in Congress, seeking a new infusion of funding for Bay cleanup ...

Maryland Eyes Expansion of Geothermal Industry – Maryland Matters

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Maryland Eyes Expansion of Geothermal Industry – Maryland Matters In an effort to reduce carbon emissions faster, Maryland lawmakers introduced a bill this year to promote the use of geothermal energy — one of the most efficient ways to heat and cool buildings — through renewable energy credits. https://www.marylandmatters.org/2021/05/18/maryland-eyes-expansion-of-geothermal-industry/

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State to Embark on Next Phase of Central Maryland Transit Plan – Maryland Matters The Maryland Transit Administration and five metro Baltimore jurisdictions announced they are moving forward with their joint pursuit of improved #transportation options for the region. https://www.marylandmatters.org/2021/05/07/state-to-embark-on-next-phase-of-central-maryland-transit-plan/

Opinion: Memphis bridge's unusual design puts it at risk for future problems

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Opinion: Memphis bridge's unusual design puts it at risk for future problems A crack in a steel beam forced the closure of the Interstate 40 bridge that connects Arkansas and Tennessee over the Mississippi River at Memphis. The shutdown underscores the decay of the nation’s #infrastructure and the dangers that it can ...

MDOT Removes Large Stretch of Capital Beltway From Toll-Lane Plan – Maryland Matters

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MDOT Removes Large Stretch of Capital Beltway From Toll-Lane Plan – Maryland Matters The Maryland Department of Transportation released a "new recommended preferred alternative” in the state’s plan to add toll lanes to the Capital Beltway and I-270. The new alterative focuses solely on building a new American Legion Bridge and adding two ...

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Timeline Photos Congratulations to RK&K for winning an ACEC 2021 Engineering Excellence Awards Honor Award for designing an enhanced nutrient removal facility at the Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant in Baltimore! #EEA2021

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2021 Call For Presentations "Online Application" (Fall Conference - Marco Island, FL - October 27-30) ACEC is now accepting presentation submissions for the 2021 ACEC Fall Conference. The due date for submissions is Friday, May 28, 2021. Click here to access the Call for Presentations form and submit an educational session proposal: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K77VM3F

Senate Adopts Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act | JD Supra

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Senate Adopts Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act | JD Supra The U.S. Senate passed the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021 by a nearly unanimous vote in its first significant legislative step towards fulfilling the water #infrastructure goals of the Biden administration’s American Jobs Plan. https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/senate-adopts-drinking-water-and-3848959/

Rutherford, dignitaries unveil Headworks project

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Rutherford, dignitaries unveil Headworks project Congratulations to all our ACEC/MD member firms who worked on the Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks project! This $430 million project is expected to reduce sewage overflow while keeping streams and waterways cleaner.
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2021 EEA Program - RK&K - Chesapeake Bay Bridge All Electronic Toll Conversion

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2021 EEA Program - RK&K - Chesapeake Bay Bridge All Electronic Toll Conversion Congratulations to RK&K for receiving an ACEC/MD Merit Award for the William Preston Lane Jr Memorial Bridge All Electronic Tolling Conversion project. MDTA and RK&K designed a new #AET gantry, demolished the toll plaza, and reconfigured eastbound US 50/301 into ...

2021 EEA Program - Gannett Fleming - Herring Run Trail Emergency Bank and Stream Restoration

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2021 EEA Program - Gannett Fleming - Herring Run Trail Emergency Bank and Stream Restoration Congratulations to Gannett Fleming for receiving an ACEC/MD Merit Award for the Herring Run Trail Emergency Bank & Stream Restoration project. Their design transformed a hazardous, unstable area into an inviting parkway while providing environmental protection for the Chesapeake Bay.
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2021 EEA Program - JMT - TSMO Congratulations to for receiving an ACEC/MD Merit Award for helping MDOT SHA implement Transportation Systems Mobility and Operations (#TSMO), the agency's strategic approach to optimizing its organizational functions. Client: Maryland State Highway Administration
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2021 EEA Program - Gannett Fleming and KCI - I-270 / Watkins Mill Rd Interchange

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2021 EEA Program - Gannett Fleming and KCI - I-270 / Watkins Mill Rd Interchange Congratulations to Gannett Fleming and KCI Technologies Inc. JV for receiving an ACEC/MD Merit Award for the I-270/Watkins Mill Road Interchange, located in Gaithersburg, MD. This $110M full-diamond interchange rejoins the divided Gaithersburg community and relieves traffic congestion.
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2021 EEA Program - Century Engineering - SmartSWM

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2021 EEA Program - Century Engineering - SmartSWM Congratulations to Century Engineering, Inc. for receiving an ACEC/MD Merit Award for the SmartSWM™ stormwater control system. This online app shows the user real-time and historical data about the stormwater facility’s performance. http://ow.ly/26RF50DKecs
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2021 EEA Program - Alvi Associates - Route 91 Bridge

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2021 EEA Program - Alvi Associates - Route 91 Bridge Congratulations to Alvi Associates for receiving an ACEC/MD merit award for the Route 91 Bridge over Laurel Creek project in Damascus, VA. Client: Virginia Department of Transportation Bristol District
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2021 EEA Program - Bloede Dam Inter-Fluve KCI Technologies Inc. Hazen and Sawyer, and Kiewit Corporation were honored with the ACEC/MD Grand Award for the Bloede Dam Removal and Patapsco Interceptor Relocation in Catonsville, MD. Learn how the team redesigned the 34-foot-high, 220-foot-wide dam to alleviate ... 1 Likes

2021 EEA Program - Gannett Fleming and Mott MacDonald - Broad Creek Augmentation Conveyance System

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2021 EEA Program - Gannett Fleming and Mott MacDonald - Broad Creek Augmentation Conveyance System The Gannett Fleming and Mott MacDonald JV received the ACEC/MD Outstanding Project Award for the Broad Creek Augmentation Conveyance System in Prince George’s County. This is a forward-thinking example of how to mitigate sanitary sewer overflows and provide capacity for ...

2021 EEA Program - RK&K - Patapsco WWTP Enhanced Nutrient Removal Facility project

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2021 EEA Program - RK&K - Patapsco WWTP Enhanced Nutrient Removal Facility project RK&K received the ACEC/MD Award of Excellence for the Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant Enhanced Nutrient Removal Facility project. Learn how the new facilities efficiently remove nutrients and protect the Chesapeake Bay.
Client: The City of Baltimore
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Timeline Photos Paul L. Shank, PE, CM, MDOT MAA Chief Engineer, was honored with ACEC/MD’s President’s Award for his lifetime contributions to the advancement of the consulting engineering profession and the citizens of Maryland. #EngineeringExcellenceAwards 2 Likes

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Timeline Photos Congratulations to Elford Jackson, PE, for receiving ACEC/MD’s 2021 Engineer of the Year from a Mid-Large Firm Award. Elford is one of RK&K’s most valued engineers and is a trusted leader and mentor to many. Elford is respected by both ... 5 Likes

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Timeline Photos Congratulations to David R. Hoffman, PE, from Gipe Associates, Inc., for receiving ACEC/MD’s 2021 Engineer of the Year from a Small Firm Award. According to his colleagues, “he radiates his passion for mechanical engineering to everyone he works with.” He ...

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Timeline Photos Congratulations to Deanna Schreiber, PE, from Whitney Bailey Cox & Magnani, LLC, for receiving ACEC/MD’s 2021 Young Professional Engineer Award. Deanna previously served as president of the ASCE MD Young Members Committee and mentors civil engineering program students at Penn ... 2 Likes

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Timeline Photos We’re proud to recognize Lauren Waesche, PE, from WSP, for her dedication to her community with our 2021 Community Service Award. She actively supports numerous civic societies, programs, and charitable organizations, including ACEC/MD, WTS, the Ronald McDonald House, WSP’s Green ...

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Timeline Photos Thank you to our 2021 Excellence in Engineering virtual awards ceremony silver and bronze sponsors! Don’t miss this week’s posts as we celebrate our award winning colleagues, projects, and firms. #EngineeringExcellenceAwards

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Timeline Photos Thank you to everyone who attended the 2021 Excellence in Engineering virtual awards ceremony. A big thank you to our gold sponsors. Don’t miss this week’s posts as we celebrate our award winning colleagues, projects, and firms. #EngineeringExcellenceAwards 1 Likes

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Timeline Photos There's still time to register! Join us for the 2021 Excellence in Engineering Awards on Thursday, February 18, at 4 pm. Click here to register: https://www.acecmd.org/product/acec-md-awards-program-february-18-2021/ #EngineeringExcellenceAwards

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Timeline Photos Maryland’s #roads and #bridges are crumbling and our cities and counties are stifled by gridlock. Join us in calling on #Maryland legislators to provide more funding for #transportation projects! Send an email to your officials with one click: https://p2a.co/gS9yxQ1

Costin Leading the Way for National BIM Study

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Costin Leading the Way for National BIM Study The Federal Highway Administration, academia, and 23 state transportation departments are collaborating on a $2 million project to create an open data exchange standard for #BIM for #bridges. This could become the foundation for a national standard. https://dcp.ufl.edu/news/nationalbimstudy/

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