New Contracts Awarded

Brockenbrough has won the following contracts:

·         VDOT Term Contract for AE Services (working with ArchitectsHimmel, LLC)

·         Term Contract for Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering Services (working with Williamsburg Environmental Group)

·         Replacement of 24-inch Oil Piping Engineering Services, Yorktown Power Station for Dominion Resources

We look forward to starting work on these great projects!

New Promotion

Congratulations to Trelane M. B. Oun for getting her P.E.!

Trelane is a professional engineer with Brockenbrough, working with stormwater management using modeling software such as PondPack and AutoCAD Land Desktop.  She is able to design stormwater basins for water quality requirements, water quantity requirements, and both.  She also has experience with water quality and water quantity design based on the locality of the site. 

Brockenbrough Added a Certified Energy Manager

Will Herrmann, one of Brockenbrough's Mechanical Engineers, has recently earned the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification.

Individuals granted the use of this designation by the Association of Energy Engineers have distinguish themselves as earning the highest level of competency in energy management.

The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) enables CEM's to receive special recognition for their expertise in a variety of specialized areas of the energy, power and green facilities industry. 

At Brockenbrough, Will is responsible for design and layout of various mechanical projects with responsibilities including client relations, calculations, equipment selection, specifications, and cost estimating.  Mr. Herrmann’s certification as an Energy Manager highlights his capability to perform energy audits to maximize energy efficiency on projects involving mechanical and electrical systems.

Congratulations Will!

New Promotion

Congratulations to Mike Howell for getting his P.E.!

Mike is a Structural Engineer at Brockenbrough, and has been with us for 3 years.  He is responsible for structural design on governmental and industrial projects.  His areas of specialty include foundation design and steel and reinforced concrete design of buildings and industrial structures.

Brockenbrough is Chesterfield's 2011 Business of the Year

Brockenbrough was recently named Chesterfield's 2011 Business of the Year.  Each year Chesterfield County honors local companies that contribute to the County’s economy and its citizens through the annual awards. This year, Brockenbrough won the overall First Choice Business of the Year award. 

The award was announced at the annual Celebrate Chesterfield Business! event held on May 3, 2011, at the Holiday Inn Koger Conference Center. This award is designed to recognize a Chesterfield County business, which has been a leader in terms of overall impact to the County.

Brockenbrough has a long history of providing high quality services to Chesterfield County working on such projects as the Reams-Gordon Library plan and Eastern Midlothian Streetscape project.

To confirm their commitment to environmental stewardship, Brockenbrough took a “green” whole-building approach to their office up fit and earned the first ever Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Commercial Interiors certification (LEED CI) in the Greater Richmond Metropolitan area.

The company’s commitment to giving back to the community is exemplary. They have provided assistance to several county projects such as the new dugouts at Thomas Dale High School and mentoring students in the LC Bird Pre-engineering specialty center.

Brockenbrough is a true example of commitment to community and has had a profound positive impact on Chesterfield County.

“Existing business is the heart beat of economic development. Their sustainability and growth are paramount to Chesterfield County’s continued stability and strength. We are very proud to recognize our 2011 Business Award winners,” said Chesterfield County Administrator James J. L. Stegmaier.

The Board of Supervisors will recognize all the First Choice Business Award winners at their June 15, 2011 meeting.

Brockenbrough Receives ACEC Virginia Honor Award

Brockenbrough recently received an Honor Award from ACEC Virginia at the annual Engineering Excellence Awards Gala, held at the Jefferson Hotel. Brockenbrough receive the Honor Award for the design of its new office at the Boulders Office Park.

Office upfit features included high efficiency lighting, high recycled content in carpeting, ceiling tiles, wallboard and furniture, low-flow plumbing fixtures, over 80% recycling of construction debris, sustainability educational outreach material, and local materials and resources selections.

The Brockenbrough office was the first ever Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Commercial Interiors (LEED CI) certification in the Greater Richmond Metropolitan area and, at time of completion, was the first and only private sector LEED project in Chesterfield County.

The design and construction of the new office, located at 1011 Boulder Springs Drive in Richmond, was led by Bruce Sadler and Jed Caldwell, who are both LEED Accredited Professionals.

Mapping the Underworld: Subsurface Utility Engineering

As many people in our industry are well aware, calling your local one-call utility service to mark for underground utilities often isn't enough to avoid costly change orders during construction.  For that reason, we have added Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) to better serve our clients.

Utility Research, Utility Designation, Pipe Rodding

and Data Collection

Utility Research is an important element of SUE that provides necessary information to designators and designers. Proper research allows the designator the ability to confidently mark the utilities in the project area while providing the designer vital information such as type, size and material of the utility.

Utility Designation is the indication on the ground of utilities in a project area by using a powerful, advanced digital measurement and processing system. All utilities are designated according to ASCE 38-02 and based on the Recommended Marking Guidelines for Underground Utilities as endorsed by NULCA.

Pipe Rodding allows Brockenbrough the ability to designate non-toneable pipes like sewer laterals and storm drains. Our rodding techniques allow us to put an electromagnetic signal down any unobstructed pipe that has an access point.

Data Collection is the process by which all utility designation information is obtained in the field, transferred back to the office, and ultimately indicated on the construction plans. Brockenbrough's survey crews use Total Stations, Global Positioning Systems, and Electronic Field Books to obtain the data accurately and efficiently.

Brockenbrough realizes the cost-effectiveness afforded by the utilization of SUE techniques during the planning, design, and/or construction phases of a project. Utilizing SUE services during the preliminary phases of a project allows the designer the ability to recognize potential conflicts, make informed decisions for route selection, and assists them in preparing the sequencing of construction. All SUE work at Brockenbrough is done under the supervision of licensed Land Surveyors and Professional Engineers.

We look forward to providing our clients with this valuable service!

For SUE services, call Mr. Thomas Condrey, Brockenbrough's Survey and Subsurface Utility Engineering Supervisor, at 804.592.3900.  

Who We Are...

Employee Spotlight

Did you know that over two-thirds of Brockenbrough's engineers are licensed PE's?  The latest engineer to get his license is Andrew Stewart in the Civil Engineering group.

As a Civil Engineer with Brockenbrough, he is primarily responsible for the layout, design, and calculations for various water/wastewater projects including water and sewer lines, pumping systems, wastewater treatment plants, and water storage facilities. He is also the firm's software champion for AutoCAD Civil 3D, helping to ensure quality and consistency on all civil-related drawings.  Prior to joining Brockenbrough, Mr. Stewart was involved in site design and the evaluation of municipal utility systems.  Andrew has been with Brockenbrough since 2009.

Babies

Welcome Owen Goodrich born October 1, 2010, Wyatt Howell born February 12, 2011, and just recently Tayden Oun born May 18, 2011.  Congratulations to proud parents Angelique Ford and Jason Goodrich, Mike and Lisa Howell, and Trelane and Tony Oun!

Marriages

We have several recent marriages to celebrate: Mike and Emma Tu were married in March, while Jeff and Meredith King and Matthew and Andrea Stephens were married in May of this year.

Brockenbrough Awarded CDOT Term Contract

Brockenbrough has been awarded the Chesterfield Department of Transportation (CDOT) Term Contract for Professional Engineering Services for road construction and related projects.

This was a contract renewal, and Brockenbrough is thrilled to continue their relationship with the County of Chesterfield.

Brockenbrough Engineer Attends ASCE Leadership Conference

Mike Howell, Structural Engineer at Brockenbrough, attended the Emerging Leaders Alliance (ELA) Capstone Conference in Colorado.

Mike reported that they covered some very interesting topics, including general business practices, international team building and teamwork, building generational teams and understanding differences, ethics, and conflict resolution.

Brockenbrough's Anniversary Open House a HUGE Success

Last night, Brockenbrough hosted their 55th anniversary party, combined with an open house, showing off the new office.  Well over 100 people came to the Open House, and a great time was had by all!

Many thanks to all our clients, vendors, friends, and anyone else who continues to support us in our endeavors. We had a great time and were pleased to share this milestone with our friends.

Brockenbrough Wins Award for Community Involvement

Austin Brockenbrough & Associates has received the 2010 Employer All Star Community Involvement Award from the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce, the Richmond Society of Human Resource Management and the Richmond Times-Dispatch. This award recognizes employers who demonstrate stewardship through volunteering significant time and/or resources in support of charitable organizations, educational organizations, community service groups, and/or significant community projects or programs. The honor was announced during the annual Employer All Star Awards breakfast ceremony at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on May 5, 2010.

About the Employer All Star Awards

The Greater Richmond Chamber, Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Richmond Society for Human Resource Management have been recognizing the best practices of organizations throughout the Greater Richmond Region. The awards program supports the 3 E’s (employment, education and economic development) in building a quality workforce in Greater Richmond and continues to honor achievements of both public and private-sector organizations in workforce best practices.

Brockenbrough Earns LEED® CI Certification

Austin Brockenbrough & Associates is pleased to announce that its new office, located at 1011 Boulder Springs Drive, Suite 200 in Richmond, has earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Commercial Interiors (LEED CI) Certification. LEED is the recognized system for certifying high-performance green interiors that are healthy, productive places to work; are less costly to operate and maintain; and have a reduced environmental footprint.

The Brockenbrough office is the first LEED CI project in the Greater Richmond Metropolitan area, and is the first and only private sector LEED project in Chesterfield County. “The LEED CI certification is a validation of Brockenbrough’s ongoing efforts to promote environmental stewardship and create healthy work environments for our employees,” said Carrie Langelotti, Partner of Brockenbrough. “We are proud to have achieved this level of success through our green practices and hope our accomplishments will serve as a role model for the local business community.”

Brockenbrough’s LEED Project Team Administrator was Jed Caldwell, LEEP AP, who remarked, “This project has given me a lot of personal satisfaction. It's not often that I work on a project that has such a direct impact on my everyday life, and it is rewarding to experience the benefits of working in a LEED Certified environment."

The LEED Building Rating System was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability. The LEED features in Brockenbrough’s new office include:

     • Sustainable Site Development
     • Water Efficiency
     • Energy and Atmosphere Efficiency
     • Materials and Resources Selection
     • Indoor Environmental Quality
     • Innovation and Design Process

The new office also includes the latest telecom technology, underlining the company’s commitment to better serve its clients.

Austin Brockenbrough & Associates Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Austin Brockenbrough & Associates hosted a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at their office located at 1011 Boulder Springs Drive, Suite 200 in Richmond to celebrate their recent move to the Boulders Office Park. Partners of the firm, Bruce K. Sadler and Carolyn B. Langelotti conducted the ceremony and were joined by leaders of the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce and other civic leaders. This event provided an opportunity to see the new office, meet the staff of Brockenbrough, and gain a better understanding of the engineering services they provide.

The new office is on track to becoming LEED® certified. LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system that certifies a location was designed and built to maximize energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, and improved indoor environmental quality. The new office also includes the latest telecom technology, underlining the company’s commitment to better serve its clients.

Brockenbrough Sponsors Popsicle Bridge Contest

150 Middle and High school students from around the area participated in the Annual Popsicle Bridge Contest at the Science Museum, hosted by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Richmond Joint Engineers Council (RJEC).

This year marked the15th consecutive year that the ASCE Richmond Branch has hosted the event and had the largest turnout yet. The contest took place during the Career’s in Engineering Field Day, partially sponsored by local firm Austin Brockenbrough & Associates.

As part of the bridge contest, students competed for a variety of awards including the Most Aesthetically Pleasing Bridge and the Most Innovative Bridge. Additionally, one team of students was able to beat the score of a bridge designed by ASCE members for which they received special recognition. Of course, the bridges were also tested to determine the maximum load that each could take before failure. The winners were determined based on an efficiency rating which factored in the weight of the bridge in addition to its maximum load capacity. Many of the bridges achieved loads around 400 lbs which is quite impressive considering that the bridges could only be constructed of standard sized Popsicle sticks and Elmer’s Multi-Purpose Glue.

Twenty-five ASCE members and industry personnel volunteered at the event. In addition to judging and testing the projects, these volunteers also helped educate the students at the event about what it is to work as a Civil Engineer. A special thanks to everyone who volunteered to help with the event, including Brockenbrough's own Mike Howell, who led the event, is a Structural Engineer with Brockenbrough, and also the Education Outreach Chair for the Richmond Chapter of ASCE.