CONSOR Engineers

Our teammates recently took caring for their community to the next level by cleaning up the Reedy River, an important natural resource and scenic destination in South Carolina. Check out David Dodd’s story about how the #volunteer troop braved some challenging weather and wildlife to get the job done! Shout-out to our team members for using their group volunteer time off (and rallying some family members for help) to collaborate with Friends of the Reedy River and the City of Greenville on this effort. 👏 #ConsorImpact #VTO #volunteering

On average, converting stop-controlled intersections to single-lane roundabouts reduces fatal and injury crashes by 82%.* So, while they sometimes get a bad rap, roundabouts are a popular solution to move traffic effectively and keep community members safe. Spanish Fork City, Utah, selected Consor to design a new roundabout on 800 North at 300 East to increase safety, calm traffic, and streamline intersection flow. Our team delivered the design, which included comprehensive plans with roadway profiles, horizontal controls, landscaping, irrigation, signing and striping, lighting, utilities, and drainage. One of the biggest challenges? Fitting a roundabout into the footprint of the original two-way stop intersection in this quaint neighborhood. Through careful planning, our team provided a design that required minimal right-of-way acquisition (one full property and two small pieces of other properties) while also: ☑️ Accommodating trucks. ☑️ Adding bike lanes. ☑️ Protecting in-place trees. ☑️ Creating greenspace by extending neighbors’ yards. ☑️ Tying in existing driveways. We’re excited this project is currently under construction and look forward to seeing the community use this improved link through Spanish Fork! *Roundabout information from the US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (https://lnkd.in/dtjcubvk).   #consorprojects #transportationengineering #roundabout

Once the longest suspension bridge in the world, the historic Wheeling Suspension Bridge spans 1,010 feet between towers and provides an iconic pedestrian link over the Ohio River in Wheeling, West Virginia. Built in 1849, it stands as the oldest bridge our structural assessment team has inspected on the National Bridge Inventory! Our team recently performed an in-depth inspection of this newly rehabilitated bridge as part of West Virginia DOT’s current six-year National Bridge Inspection Standards inspection cycle. Originally constructed for horse-and-buggies, the bridge was closed to vehicular traffic in 2019 after a two-ton load was implemented. So, how do you inspect a suspension bridge without placing our standard inspection equipment on the deck? 🧗 Rope access techniques, structure climbing, and confined space entry with air monitoring allowed our crew to inspect the suspension cables, main stay cables, and cable anchorages. 🚤 A bucket boat—operated by our inspectors and captained by a skilled subconsultant—was used to achieve hands-on access to most of the floor system from the Ohio River. 👷 A manlift was used at the bridge ends to inspect the stone masonry towers and backstay cables, while intricate rope-to-rope transfers were employed within the main span to access floor beams beyond the reach of the bucket boat. These methods allowed for a complete hands-on inspection of the bridge without violating the bridge’s load restriction, all while keeping the bridge open to pedestrians! Now that the bridge rehabilitation is complete, our team is also performing a load rating analysis for pedestrian loads. This engineering effort, supplemented by five more years of thorough inspections, helps maintain this 175-year-old bridge's legacy as a safe, functional pedestrian link for years to come. #structuralassessment #bridgeinspection #ropeaccess #SPRAT

Wonder what it’s like being a #ConsorIntern? Check out DieuYen’s experience interning on our #AECmarketing team! Yen is one of our awesome interns who connected with us through CareerSpring, a nonprofit that assists first-generation and/or low-income students with finding and securing internships and so much more. If you missed it, check out our recent post about our partnership with CareerSpring: https://lnkd.in/gQ2QVXhy Thanks for sharing your experience and doing such great work on our team, Yen!

Congratulations to the team for being recognized with this ACEC Florida 2024 Outstanding Special Roadway Project Award for the Glades Road Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI)! 🎉 Consor was part of the construction engineering and inspection (CEI) team for this #DDI, which is part of a larger project to widen a 6-mile stretch of the I-95 corridor that connects the cities of Boca Raton and Delray Beach. Travelers now enjoy reduced traffic congestion and more #multimodal options to connect with their community, which includes new safe bike and pedestrian routes. #consorprojects #constructionservices #divergingdiamond

Personal connections, especially with people established in their careers, can go a long way to landing professional jobs—this can be a barrier for first-generation and/or low-income students after graduation. That’s why we partner with CareerSpring, a nonprofit that assists first-generation and/or low-income students and graduates with finding and securing internships and jobs, connecting with volunteer advisors for career guidance and networking, and accessing career resources. Here's what Engineering Designer Kimberly Cabrera has to say about her experience: “Joining the Consor team as an intern helped me realize what a roadway engineer does. This opportunity helped me develop skills and gain experience that I now use as a full-time employee, such as working and communicating with my team, developing organizational skills, multitasking, and meeting deadlines. My internship helped me meet engineers I look up to and connect with new colleagues who share similar career goals. CareerSpring opened the door to this great experience.” In the #AEC industry, where there simply aren’t enough engineers to do all the planned infrastructure work, cultivating career opportunities for first-generation and low-income students is crucial for our future. Bringing together people with different backgrounds and skills also helps us provide infrastructure solutions that meet our communities’ diverse needs. Learn more about CareerSpring here: https://careerspring.org/ #ConsorIntern #internship #investinyou

Thriving communities are connected communities, and designing and managing safe streets prioritizes a culture of traffic safety and promotes equitable mobility for all. VisionZero is an international initiative focused on systemic changes and data-driven approaches to improve road safety and save lives. Our planning and engineering experts are collaborating with the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) to manage their #VisionZero program to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2040. Program support covers safety-oriented transportation priorities, long-term strategic planning, and short-term initiatives, including: 📊 Analyzing and synthesizing data from fatal and severe traffic collisions, systemic safety trends, and equity and demographics to identify, prioritize, communicate, and advocate for safety within the 2024 Vision Zero Action Plan. 💲 Securing a U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets for All (SS4A) implementation grant award of $16,200,000, and a National Safety Council $150,000 Road to Zero Grant, with the support of Jenny Godwin, AICP. 🤝 Partnering with Esri to build a Vision Zero data dashboard to track progress towards meeting safety goals and developing a community liaison program to support context-sensitive outreach in equity-priority areas. 🚧 Completing safety-focused projects for intersections, transit stops, bike facilities, and other high-priority locations before the 2024 National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Conference, held in Miami this past May. Investing in initiatives like Vision Zero enhances quality of life and sets the stage for safer, more resilient communities. Shout-out to our teammates, BCC Engineering, LLC team members, Media Relations Group, LLC, County staff, and everyone who contributes to prioritizing the well-being of all who travel Miami-Dade County roadways. Miami-Dade County DTPW #ConsorProjects #SafeStreetsforAll

Our teammates voted Habitat for Humanity International as Consor’s 2024 Employee Choice Fund. As a public infrastructure firm focused on positively impacting communities, we align with their mission to help families build and improve places to call home. Beyond supporting them through our payroll donation and firm matching program, our teammates use their group #VTO to connect in person and give back to their local communities. Shout-out to our Bay Area teammates who participated! #ConsorImpact

The theme of this International Women in Engineering Day was profiling women who enhance people’s lives and build a brighter future through engineering. To celebrate, our Women’s Employee Resource Group asked Consor teammates to share about their women colleagues and their hard work to move our communities forward. Here are just some of the responses!   Huge thank you to the many women at Consor and across the #AEC industry for your hard work and drive. 👏    Keep the recognition going by sharing about a woman in engineering you appreciate in the comments!     #INWED #INWED24 #enhancedbyengineering #womeninSTEM #womeninengineering 

The Wilson River experienced an extreme flood in December 2015, caused by heavy rainfall and storm-induced tidal influences. With increased storm frequency and intensities causing significant flooding, proactive flood management is more critical than ever. Our growing water resources team, featuring experts like David Johnson, Mark Forest, Erin Krug, and Sam Smith, is dedicated to building resilience against climate impacts. Next week, join us (for the first time!) at the Association of State Floodplain Managers, Inc. (ASFPM) Annual Conference. Stop by booths 130 and 132 to meet our team and discover opportunities for how flood resiliency can elevate your community! Want to learn more about how this team is building flood-ready communities? Check out this article: https://lnkd.in/g_DmdGkV #ASFPM2024 #waterresources