As a Maryville College economics major interested in learning how business decisions are made, Riley McMillan was excited to begin her internship in the Knoxville headquarters of LDA Engineering.
Sewer rehabilitation: Evaluation
By David Marcum, PE As a work plan is developed to evaluate the gravity sanitary sewer system, all of the infrastructure (assets) must be inventoried. A typical inventory would include the gravity sewer pipe sizes, lengths, materials and age.
TENNESSEE CHAPTER OF AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION HONORS LDA ENGINEERING’S JOHNSON CITY PROJECT
Founders Park selected Project of the Year The Tennessee Chapter of American Public Works Association (TCAPWA) has awarded Founders Park in Johnson City as the Project of the Year. As the winner of the state award, the project will be entered into the national American Public Works Association Project of the Year competition next fall.
Geographical Information Systems and Water Management
By Jim Albert Geographical Information Systems are prevalent in our everyday lives, from smartphone push notifications to emergency dispatch centers. And while these are highly visible and above-ground applications, GIS also can be used in a bottom-up approach to water management.
Sewer Rehabilitation: Necessity
By David Marcum, PE You awaken one morning to find work crews and loud equipment outside your house. You learn that they are in the process of rehabilitating city sewer lines, something that has rarely, if ever, crossed your mind. Or maybe the problem is located down the street, and you’re not sure why workers with large and noisy vehicles … Read More
LDA ENGINEERING TO SPONSOR THE ROOFTOP HOP, GREEN SPACES IN CHATTANOOGA
Event supports sustainable living, business operations, building practices As a leader in sustainable development in East Tennessee, LDA Engineering is proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Rooftop Hop, which benefits Green Spaces, in downtown Chattanooga on Oct. 11. Green Spaces is a local charity, created in 2008, that promotes sustainability in all aspects of daily life.
State of the Water Industry Report highlights top industry issues
By David Marcum, PE The American Water Works Association has released its State of the Water Industry Report for 2014, which identified the top industry issues – infrastructure, long-term supply, financing for capital improvements and public understanding of the value of water resources, systems and services.
LDA ENGINEERING EXPANDS TO MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Growing firm opens office to serve Nashville area LDA Engineering recently expanded its services to the Middle Tennessee market and opened an office in the BNA Corporate Center in Nashville.
LDA ENGINEERING HIRES MARK HARRISON AS CLIENT SERVICE MANAGER IN CHATTANOOGA
LDA Engineering has announced the hiring of Mark Harrison, PE, P.G., as client service manager to provide engineering project management and client services to the Chattanooga metro area, including North Georgia and North Alabama.
Creative solutions benefit Spring Creek basin
By Greg Jones, PE Wastewater collection systems are underground and out of sight. However, when a sewer rehabilitation project accounts for nearly one-third of a city’s wastewater system, it affects the community in a big way. LDA Engineering recently assisted Morristown Utilities Commission with the rehabilitation of the Spring Creek basin, much to the city’s benefit.