Chattanooga is a perfect place to appreciate all types of engineering. Described as the River City, Scenic City and Gig City, the Tennessee town owes its legacy to engineers.
Aging infrastructure gets legislative attention
Because infrastructure lies underneath the surface, most people only become aware of its necessity when something goes awry. However, a recent bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives intends to make it easier to fund much-needed water infrastructure projects.
JOHNSON CITY AWARDS LDA ENGINEERING TWO PROJECTS
LDA Engineering, teaming with Hazen & Sawyer, was recently selected by the City of Johnson City to perform preliminary design work on replacing the interceptor on the Lower Brush Creek sanitary sewer. The firm has also been selected to provide consulting and system support for the City’s sanitary sewer system. “We are excited and proud to once again be chosen … Read More
JOHNSON CITY AWARDS LDA ENGINEERING TWO INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
LDA Engineering, teaming with Hazen & Sawyer, was recently selected by the City of Johnson City to perform preliminary design work on replacing the interceptor on the Lower Brush Creek sanitary sewer. The firm has also been selected to provide consulting and system support for the City’s sanitary sewer system. “We are excited and proud to once again be chosen … Read More
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES AWARDS LDA PROJECTS
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Tennessee has awarded LDA Engineering four Engineering Excellence awards for projects in Tennessee. “We are so honored that the ACEC recognizes our commitment to excellence in our work,” said Jason Brooks, president and CEO of LDA Engineering. “We’re proud of the dedication and creativity of our teams that worked on these projects, … Read More
LAMAR DUNN & ASSOCIATES, INC. ANNOUNCES 2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tennessee engineering firm Lamar Dunn & Associates, Inc. (LDA Engineering) recently announced the appointment of new board members and the election of officers for its 2014 Board of Directors. LDA Engineering Vice President Steve Bostic was elected to his first term as chairman for the 2014 board. Bostic is a professional engineer with more than 25 years of experience … Read More
Engineering solution assists downtown Chattanooga
Though much of our work takes place underground and out of sight, the effects of our work are felt throughout the community.
A flooding solution with widespread benefits
By Don Mauldin, PE Local governments across the country must make difficult decisions when approving public works projects because financial resources have become as precious as clean water. A project with layers of perks that extend beyond the scope of the initial problem are more likely to be funded by cities. Other single-solution projects are increasingly being postponed or … Read More
KNOXVILLE BUSINESSES LOOK BACK ON 2013, SHARE OUTLOOK FOR 2014
This article originally appeared in the Knoxville News Sentinel on Jan. 5, 2014. By Carly Harrington Many Knoxville business leaders expect new year to bring growth, improved economy The News Sentinel asked businesses to reflect on the past year and share their goals for the new year. Here’s what a few of them said (Comments have been edited for length … Read More
EPA Orders aren’t just for “Big Cities”
Assessing the Capacity of a Small Community’s Sanitary Sewer System by Lee Gentry, PE In 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notified the City of Oak Ridge, Tennessee (City), that it must upgrade its sanitary sewer system to eliminate sewer overflows. The notice was a “tall order” indeed. The major components of the Administrative Order were to: Document previous … Read More