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.

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.

LDA ENGINEERING HIRES RICK MAYO AS CLIENT SERVICE MANAGER

LDA Engineering has announced the hiring of Rick Mayo as client service manager. Mayo will provide client services and project management in the Nashville office and also will work to grow the Middle Tennessee region for LDA Engineering.

Putting drops back in Mother Nature’s bucket

By Jason Foster, PE When it rains, runoff takes the path of least resistance. Some water goes in the ground, and some does not. In urban areas, most water becomes surface runoff. This is a major component of the water cycle and the primary agent in water erosion.