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<link>http://www.pennoni.com/link></link><item><title><![CDATA[Plans Announced for Construction of Year-Round Resort and Water Park in Atlantic City]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/16/12 Pennoni is pleased to announce that it has been named to the professional team responsible for the development of the Diving Horse Resort and Water Park, a year-round indoor/outdoor facility to be constructed in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Mayor Lorenzo Langford of Atlantic City along with officials from TWS Enterprises LTD, a national real estate development company out of Philadelphia, announced the plans today at the Mayor&rsquo;s office.
&ldquo;This is just the type of project Atlantic City needs to attract families to our community,&rdquo; the Mayor stated. &ldquo;It is my understanding that this project will generate four-hundred full- and part-time jobs. Creating these employment opportunities for city and area residents would be an asset.&rdquo;
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The Diving Horse Water Park and Resort will be located in Atlantic City&rsquo;s Marina District. The site is off Huron Avenue across from the Borgata Spa and Casino. The Marina District is home to other casinos such as The Golden Nugget and Harrah's Casino. This project will complement and enhance the existing marina district by bringing in additional tourists.
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&ldquo;This multi-generational resort will attract entire families to visit Atlantic City to enjoy the water park and resort and the other amenities of Atlantic City, such as gaming, entertainment, shopping, beaches, boardwalks, and dining,&rdquo; said Thomas W. Sherwood, Sr. of TWS Enterprises LTD. &ldquo;Our hope is that these families will take extended stays utilizing our facility along with the other hotels and casinos.&rdquo;
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This destination resort provides the perfect location for vacationers and families to enjoy all the amenities of an upscale...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=320</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oceanic Bridge to reopen on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/15/12 FREEHOLD, NJ &ndash; The Oceanic Bridge (S-31) spanning the Navesink River between Rumson and Middletown will reopen mid-morning on Friday, May 18. 
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The opening, which follows completion of extensive work to rehabilitate the bridge&rsquo;s 100-foot, center bascule span, will allow motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians to resume use of the bridge. The announcement comes as promised before the start of the Memorial Day Weekend.
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&ldquo;This repair work extends the usable life of this 72-year-old bridge,&rdquo; Freeholder Deputy Director Thomas A. Arnone said. &ldquo;This 2,752-foot bridge that connects Rumson and Middletown needs a full replacement, but these repairs were necessary to guarantee public safety and extend the use of this bridge until plans for a new bridge are approved.&rdquo;
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The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders thanked Senator Joe Kyrillos Jr. for helping to advance this interim repair project and for his involvement in seeing it through to full replacement. These interim repairs were 100 percent funded using the state Transportation Trust Fund.
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&ldquo;This is the largest drawbridge in Monmouth County, serving more than 12,000 motorists a day,&rdquo; Kyrillos said. &ldquo;These interim repairs will allow the county to not only open and use the bridge until its eventual replacement, but it also restores the 15-ton weight limit. That means school buses, emergency vehicles and some commercial vehicles will be allowed to once again traverse this half-mile span.&rdquo;
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The rehabilitation work on the double-leaf bascule span included the removal of the existing grid deck and construction of a new grid deck. Rehabilitation or removal and replacement of stringers,...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=321</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engineering At A Glance]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/14/12 The Engineers&rsquo; Club of Philadelphia and The Philadelphia Inquirer&rsquo;s Newspapers in Education department joined forces to create &ldquo;Build Your Future,&rdquo; an informational and interactive supplement directed toward students to enlighten them about the engineering industry. Pennoni Project Engineer Jeremy Chrzan, PE, PTOE, LEED AP, was profiled on page 4 of the publication and explained his favorite part of his job, and what all those letters at the end of his name mean. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=319</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Promotes Graeme Lake, PE, to Municipal Division Manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/9/12 
Pennoni is pleased to announce that Graeme Lake, PE, has been promoted to Municipal Division Manager in the firm&rsquo;s Columbia, Maryland, office. He previously served as a Senior Engineer in Columbia.
&ldquo;Graeme is a proven leader and the natural choice to manage municipal operations in our Columbia office,&rdquo; said Regional Vice President Ron Moore. &ldquo;We look forward to seeing him continue his record of excellent client service and grow the municipal division.&rdquo;
Mr. Lake has 39 years of professional experience in civil, structural, and sanitary/environmental engineering management and design for such clients as the Smithsonian Institution, the Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Navy, and many other federal and municipal agencies. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Maryland, as well as in South Africa. His projects have included water and wastewater conveyance, pumping stations, and water and wastewater storage facilities. Mr. Lake has vast experience in inspection, condition assessment, rehabilitation design and construction of large diameter pipelines. He has managed and coordinated design team activities including feasibility investigations, preliminary design and final design, construction document preparation, NPDES, Wetland Joint Permit, and other permitting applications and construction inspection of projects. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=318</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Ranked #3 in Philadelphia Business Journal’s Top Engineering Firms]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/1/12 &nbsp;
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Pennoni is pleased to announce it has been ranked #3 on the Philadelphia Business Journal&rsquo;s list of the top 25 engineering firms in the Greater Philadelphia area. This ranking is up five spots from #8 last year.
The Philadelphia Business Journal ranks the top engineering firms annually based on local billings from the previous fiscal years. Pennoni employs more than 500 professional, technical, and administrative personnel in the Greater Philadelphia area. The firm provides services to local, state, and federal governments, private, commercial, industrial, and construction clients as well as to other professional firms.
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Pennoni has been a part of some of the Philadelphia area&rsquo;s most noteworthy projects, including the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Citizen&rsquo;s Bank Park, PPL Park, and the Tasty Baking Facility at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, as well as projects that have changed the city&rsquo;s skyline, like the Comcast Center and the Cira Center.
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Pennoni is pleased to announce the promotion of six new Associate Vice Presidents. These promotions are effective immediately.
&ldquo;Becoming an Officer of Pennoni Associates is truly an honor, one that shows earned respect, trust, and confidence of Pennoni&rsquo;s Board of Directors, and also of peers, colleagues, and subordinates,&rdquo; said Pennoni President and CEO Tony Bartolomeo. &ldquo;These outstanding individuals have demonstrated the skills, values, integrity, pride in their profession, and business acumen necessary to represent our firm as an Officer.&rdquo;
Philadelphia:
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Erin Bushnell, SPHR, Associate Vice President
Ms. Bushnell serves as the Director of Human Resources and has been with the firm for more than 10 years. She is responsible for the initiation and management of Human Resources programs and policies that further the strategy of the firm. Her areas of expertise include partnering with managers to help achieve corporate goals, employee relations, staff development, corporate training program planning and administration, vendor selection and negotiation, development and interpretation of policies and procedures, benefit and wellness plan design and administration, and 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan administration. She is also skilled in HRIS report writing and data analysis, workers compensation administration, unemployment compensation administration, employee induction and orientation, legal compliance of all employment-related regulations, and Affirmative Action Plan development and administration. Ms. Bushnell is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and serves on the Board of the Junior League of Philadelphia. She is a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources.
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James Markham, PE, Associate...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=315</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preserving history, and harmony]]></title><description><![CDATA[4/28/12 The Washington Post profiled the High View Park neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, a diverse and tight-knit neighborhood Pennoni&rsquo;s Chantilly office&nbsp;has been involved with. The firm provided landscape architectural services for the development of a neighborhood gateway/pocket park.&nbsp;The park is located at the intersection of Lee Highway and North Cameron Street and includes six sculptural elements created by community artists to&nbsp;reflect the community identity and the historical heritage of the site. The site also has special brick and precast curb designed to display bricks that were created by members of the local community. To find out more about the neighborhood, click on the PDF icon below, or go to the website for the Post. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=317</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local Bridge Engineers Help Fifth Graders with Truss Bridge Designs]]></title><description><![CDATA[4/24/12 As a part of their STEM curricula, fifth-grade students in New Jersey Public Schools learn about and design their own bridges. Engineers from Pennoni Associates brought their lessons to life by bringing in real bridge sensors, similar to the ones used on bridges owned by local bridge operators, as a part of a presentation to help students understand the structures better for their project.&nbsp;
To assist with this project for talented and gifted fifth-grade students, Cherry Hill Public Schools reached out to Pennoni Associates as recognized experts in bridge design and inspection for assistance. Pennoni staffers volunteered their time and made classroom visits. The end goal of the project is to have the students design and build truss bridges out of toothpicks that can be tested to see how much weight they can hold. 
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&ldquo;It is exciting to see the enthusiasm students have for this topic,&rdquo; said Pennoni Staff Engineer Nate Dubbs, who gave several presentations. &ldquo;The students were able to pick up on engineering concepts well beyond their years and apply them to their own bridge designs. STEM education is important and it is a pleasure to try to instill knowledge and information in this area.&rdquo;
The students were engaged with the presentations and full of questions. The West Point Bridge Designer, a program that allows you to design and see the strength and cost of a bridge, and real life bridge monitoring equipment were demonstrated in classrooms to help show how real bridges work. When the lessons were over, many students...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=314</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Structural evaluations of existing buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[4/23/12 The April 2012 issue of Structural Engineer featured an article by Structural Division Manager Matthew Stuart, PE, SE, F.ASCE, SECB, about how structural engineers involved with renovation and rehabilitation projects need to educate themselves on the specifics of the existing framing system. The article, titled &ldquo;Structural evaluations of existing buildings,&rdquo; was included as a feature and discusses how engineers need to be concerned by the specifics so that unobtrusive and non-destructive solutions can be developed as a part of an adaptive reuse project.
See more from Structural Engineer magazine at http://www.gostructural.com/ ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=313</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni’s Riverside Town Hall Project Wins Distinguished Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[4/12/12 Pennoni is pleased to announce the receipt of the American Council of Engineering Companies&rsquo; New Jersey Chapter (ACEC New Jersey) 2012 Distinguished Award for the Riverside Town Hall project.
Riverside Township&rsquo;s Town Hall is a two-story masonry structure that serves as a cornerstone for the community.&nbsp;With a small courtroom, crowded administrative offices, and bathrooms that were not up to ADA standards, the Town Hall was long overdue for improvements. In addition to housing a courtroom, it also had office space for township and court administrative personnel, the Police Department, and the construction code official. In 2008, the Township administrative staff and code official&rsquo;s office relocated to another facility.
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Riverside turned to its Township Engineer, Pennoni Associates, to renovate their Town Hall. The firm worked to almost double the size of the courtroom and installed a bullet-proof door with payment window to provide safety for court administrators. The Police Department was also expanded to allow the use of an interior stairwell for prisoner transport. An entry to the Police Department was added with an interior waiting area and an ADA compliant access ramp that included an underdrain to capture stormwater runoff and prevent water intrusion. The Township of Riverside is pleased to now have a fully functioning and accommodating Town Hall.
This award was given during the 2012 Engineering Excellence Awards banquet held at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe, New Jersey. Hosted by ACEC New Jersey, the event honors the highest levels of engineering ingenuity and skill, and salutes New Jersey&rsquo;s engineers and their accomplishments....]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=312</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newport Road Bridge Over CSX Railroad Project Wins Second Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[4/5/12 
Pennoni is pleased to announce the receipt of the ASHE First State Section&rsquo;s Gold Award for the Newport Road Bridge over CSX Railroad project. This award recognizes outstanding work on projects involved in the Delaware transportation industry. Delaware Governor Jack Markel also signed a tribute for the project.
This is the second award for the project, which also won the American Council of Engineering Companies&rsquo; Delaware Chapter&rsquo;s Honor Award for Engineering Excellence. A vehicular bridge commonly used by students as a walkway to commute between schools, the Newport Road Bridge over CSX railroad was a deficient structure further hindered by its lack of sidewalk and poor sight distance. The State of Delaware and CSX agreed it needed to be replaced, along with other existing bridges crossing CSX railroad. The Delaware Department of Transportation performed the design of the proposed bridge and the mechanically stabilized earth walls and engaged Pennoni to prepare the roadway design for the replacement structure that would meet standards and improve safety for drivers and pedestrians. Pennoni provided the preliminary design, final design, right-of-way design and coordination, construction consultation, as well as outreach to local stakeholders.
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This award was given during the Project of the Year Presentation held at the Sheraton South in New Castle. Hosted by ASHE First State, the event salutes the accomplishments and skill Delaware&rsquo;s transportation engineers. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=311</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Presents Ellipse Award to NorthMarq Advisors Principal Walter D’Alessio]]></title><description><![CDATA[4/3/12 Pennoni is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2012 Ellipse Award to Walter D&rsquo;Alessio, Principal of NorthMarq Advisors. The Ellipse Award is given annually by Pennoni to a member of the community who has improved the quality of life of those around him or her through continued improvements to or investment in infrastructure. The award was presented to Mr. D&rsquo;Alessio at the annual Ellipse Gala, held March 10, 2012, at the Waterworks Restaurant and Lounge.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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As the former Executive Director of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and the former Executive Vice President of the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, Mr. D&rsquo;Alessio has been a driving force in the development of some of the city&rsquo;s most important projects. He can be credited with helping to shape some of the most notable and influential development in the City of Philadelphia, including The Gallery at Market East, Franklin Town, Society Hill, and Independence Mall among many others. He has contributed to the expansions of the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, and Drexel University, working to keep the universities growing in the City versus moving to the suburbs.
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Mr. D&rsquo;Alessio&rsquo;s career spans a half-century, a testament to his commitment to the betterment of Philadelphia. Infrastructure was a clear winner as a result of Mr. D&rsquo;Alessio&rsquo;s success. From the Commuter Rail Tunnel at Market Street East to the transformation of the Navy Yard into a thriving business center, the progress that Mr. D&rsquo;Alessio championed during his career has led to the development and redevelopment of hundreds of millions...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=310</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Condition Assessment and Repair (Part 1)]]></title><description><![CDATA[4/2/12 STRUCTURE magazine recently published the first of a three-part article by Philadelphia Structural Division Manager Matthew Stuart. The article, titled &ldquo;Condition Assessment and Repair,&rdquo; focuses on a two level parking garage beneath two adjacent high rise office towers in Philadelphia that had deteriorated and was in need of assessment. To read the article, click on the PDF icon below:  ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=309</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni’s Newport Road Bridge Over CSX Railroad Project Wins Honor Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/15/12 
Pennoni is pleased to announce the receipt of the American Council of Engineering Companies&rsquo; Delaware Chapter (ACEC Delaware) 2012 Honor Award for the Newport Road Bridge over CSX Railroad project.
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A vehicular bridge commonly used by students as a walkway to commute between schools, the Newport Road Bridge over CSX railroad was a deficient structure further hindered by its lack of sidewalk and poor sight distance. The State of Delaware and CSX agreed it needed to be replaced, along with other existing bridges crossing CSX railroad. The Delaware Department of Transportation performed the design of the proposed bridge and the Mechanically Stabilized Earth walls and engaged Pennoni to prepare the roadway design for the replacement structure that would meet standards and improve safety for drivers and pedestrians. Pennoni provided the preliminary design, final design, right-of-way design and coordination, construction consultation, as well as outreach to local stakeholders.
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This award was given during the Delaware Engineering Excellence Awards banquet held at the Cavaliers Country Club in Newark. Hosted by ACEC Delaware, the event honors the highest levels of engineering ingenuity and skill, and salutes Delaware&rsquo;s engineers and their accomplishments. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=306</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ally & Conquer]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/14/12 Pennoni President and CEO Tony Bartolomeo recently spoke with Engineering Inc. about the best practices, business tools, and networking specialties of ACEC Coalitions. Specifically, Mr. Bartolomeo spoke about the Design Professionals Coalition, which promotes action that advances the interests of ACEC&rsquo;s larger firms in public policy, funding and contracting with federal and state agencies. To read the article, click on the PDF icon below.  ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=308</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcellus shale law’s a good first step]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/13/12 In a Delaware County Daily Times column titled &ldquo;Marcellus shale law&rsquo;s a good first step,&rdquo; Pennoni President and CEO Tony Bartolomeo shared his perspective on the recent Marcellus Shale Bill signed into law in Pennsylvania. Most of the statewide debate, as well as the focus of much discussion in Southeastern Pennsylvania, seems to have centered on the generation and distribution of revenue from the development of the Marcellus Shale gas play. As the Chairman of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and a member of the Marcellus Shale Advisory Committee, Mr. Bartolomeo is in a unique position to give perspective on this legislation. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=307</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heather M. Ham, PE, Joins Pennoni as Norfolk Office Director]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/8/12 
Pennoni is pleased to announce that Heather M. Ham, PE, has joined the firm as the Office Director for the Norfolk office. Ms. Ham previously served as Transportation Program Manager for the City of Virginia Beach&rsquo;s Department of Public Works. The Tidewater area office was established by Patton Harris Rust &amp; Associates in 1998 and became a part of Pennoni Associates after that firm was acquired in late 2010. 
&ldquo;Heather is a well-respected leader in the region with a track record of getting things done,&rdquo; said Pennoni Regional Vice President Susan Wolford, LA, AICP, LEED Green Associate. &ldquo;We are excited about her joining the firm and leveraging her expertise to advance our operations in the transportation and land development markets.&rdquo;
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Ms. Ham&rsquo;s responsibilities will include client service and business development efforts for the Tidewater area, as well as the management, growth and success of the Norfolk office. She has a wide range of civil engineering experience, working both in the private and public sector. She specializes in transportation project and program management. She earned a bachelor&rsquo;s in Civil Engineering from Old Dominion University, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia.
Ms. Ham is a current member and Past President of the Greater Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Society of Highway Engineers, the VA/DC/MD Chapter of the American Public Works Association, the Virginia Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, and the Project Management Institute. She also serves on the Civil and Environmental Engineering Visiting Council of Old Dominion University. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=305</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Global Water Initiative Names Pennoni’s Tony Sauder Chair of the Technical Committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/29/12 
Pennoni is pleased to announce Senior Hydrogeologist Tony Sauder, PE, PG, has been named Chair of the Technical Committee of the Philadelphia Global Water Initiative (PGWI). In his role with the group, Mr. Sauder will be responsible for coordinating technical advising and sustainable implementation of PGWI&rsquo;s water and sanitation projects in conjunction with its partners. &nbsp;
&ldquo;We are honored to have a person of Tony&rsquo;s caliber and dedication serving in this capacity,&rdquo; said PGWI President Stanley Laskowski, &ldquo;We have also been very fortunate to have the backing of his firm Pennoni as a longtime partner and supporter.&rdquo;
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PGWI is a group of interested organizations and individuals committed to helping to meet the UN Millennium Development Goals for water/sanitation throughout the world. Mr. Sauder has been involved with the organization since its inception five years ago. His 25 years of experience includes working internationally on projects involving water supply and construction in Chad, Sudan, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Cameroon, Guatemala and Belize. A registered Professional Engineer and Professional Geologist, his local project experience includes water supply systems with groundwater as a primary source; hydrogeological investigations involving well pumping tests and contaminant fate and transport modeling; and environmental site remediation. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=304</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Message from DPC Chairman Tony Bartolomeo]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/27/12 
The Design Professionals Coalition (DPC)&nbsp;is a highly focused and effective organization of senior executives of leading companies, and constitutes a major portion of the Design/Engineering industry.&nbsp;Pennoni's President and CEO&nbsp;Tony Bartolomeo serves as Chairman of DPC and contributed this message. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=303</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Skorupan Hired, David Hohman Promoted at Pennoni Associates’ Monroeville Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/22/12 Pennoni is pleased to announce the hiring of John Skorupan to work on business development, and the promotion of David Hohman, RLA, ASLA, LEED AP, to Civil/Site/Landscape Architecture Division Manager in the firm&rsquo;s Monroeville office. 
&ldquo;We are excited to bring John to our office, giving us access to his expertise and network in the developer market,&rdquo; said Office Director Thomas Blank. &ldquo;His experience in working with a variety of clients has garnered success in marketing site development, environmental, survey, and brownfield projects. He has the vision to assist Pennoni in developing a team that provide complete services for the developer market. He will be working closely with David in expanding our site design services in the Greater Pittsburgh area. David is recognized by higher education clients and developers as a great project manager and site designer, and utilizes technologies to improve the constructed environment.&rdquo;
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Mr. Skorupan joins the firm after previously providing business development for the Civil and Environmental Division of CDI-Infrastructure dba L. Robert Kimball. He has served for more than 12 years as a Cranberry Township Supervisor, and has 30 years of experience selling A/E/C-related services to the commercial and industrial markets. A graduate of Pennsylvania State University, Mr. Skorupan was an All-American linebacker and played professionally for the Buffalo Bills and the New York Giants.
Mr. Hohman previously served as a Senior Landscape Architect for Pennoni and has more than 20 years of experience. He has been responsible for all phases of site design projects and has been instrumental in...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=301</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housenick Park Master Plan Wins NJASLA Merit Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/17/12 Pennoni is pleased to announce that the Janet Johnston &amp; William D. Housenick Memorial Park Master Plan was recognized with a 2012 Merit Award from the New Jersey chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (NJASLA). The award was given under the Landscape Planning and Analysis category.
A jury of distinguished landscape architects reviewed 33 entries and recognized 10 projects in three different categories at the NJASLA Annual Meeting held at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. The goal of the awards program is to help broaden the boundaries of the landscape architecture profession and increase public awareness of the role of landscape architects.
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Upon her death, Janet J. Housenick, granddaughter of Archibald Johnston, bequeathed approximately 55 acres of land from her grandfather&rsquo;s estate to the Township of Bethlehem. Pennoni Associates was retained by the Township Board of Commissioners and the Housenick Trustees to assist with the development of a strategic master plan for the lands. By working collaboratively and developing consensus with the Housenick Trustees, Housenick Steering Committee and Commissioners, the design team&nbsp;established goals, objectives and desired passive uses for the park lands.&nbsp;The master plan will serve to guide the Township in the preservation, management and utilization of this unique public open space. The master plan celebrates the site&rsquo;s unique local history, ecological context and provides the basis for sound stewardship of its natural and man-made resources. The master plan was unanimously adopted by the Bethlehem Township Board of Commissioners on October 3, 2011. 
Pennoni&rsquo;s Bethlehem...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=300</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Hires Thomas Leisse, PE, CME, as a Senior Engineer]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/16/12 
Pennoni is pleased to announce that Thomas Leisse, PE, CME, has been hired as a Senior Engineer in the Municipal Division of the firm&rsquo;s Haddon Heights office. He previously served as Project Engineer and Manager of Municipal Services for CES.
&ldquo;Tom is an accomplished engineer with a strong network and knowledge of government agencies in New Jersey,&rdquo; said Regional Vice President David Pennoni, PE. &ldquo;He will be a great addition to our municipal practice and continue our tradition of superior client service in the region.&rdquo;
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Mr. Leisse has more than 16 years of experience as a lead engineer and project manager and has worked extensively on both large-scale and small-scale projects. He specializes in municipal water and sewer design and construction management. He is a registered Professional Engineer in New Jersey and Delaware, as well as a Certified Municipal Engineer. A graduate of Drexel University where he earned a degree in Chemical Engineering, he is a member of the New Jersey Water Environment Association&rsquo;s South Jersey Section. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=299</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Announces Promotions at Milton Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/14/12 From left: Mark Davidson, Douglas Barry, PE, Stephen McCabe, PE
Pennoni is pleased to announce the following promotions in its Milton office: 

    Office Director Mark Davidson has been named Associate Vice President. 
    Douglas Barry, PE, has been named Senior Project Manager.
    Stephen McCabe, PE, formerly the Director of Public Works for Sussex County, has been named Senior Engineer. 

The office is primarily made up of staff formerly with the DC Group, which was acquired by Pennoni last winter.
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&ldquo;Since our acquisition, the Milton office has grown, and continued its focus on providing outstanding client services,&rdquo; said Pennoni Regional Vice President Ron Moore. &ldquo;We want to continue this forward progress. Mark and his team have a strong network in southern Delaware and have helped position us in the region.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;We are pleased with the successful integration of DC Group into Pennoni, and the increase in the types of services that we have been able to provide in Southern Delaware,&rdquo; Davidson said. &ldquo;With an office in Newark, as well as several additional offices in the region, we have been able to expand our capabilities while still providing the same local expertise we have for the past 15 years.&rdquo;
The Milton office continues to provide land development, planning, consulting, engineering, and surveying to their local clients. As Pennoni Associates, the office now also offers municipal engineering, landscape architecture, structural engineering, MEP engineering, geotechnical engineering and transportation engineering including traffic impact studies and pavement and bridge analysis and...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=296</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Receives Diamond Award Certificate for Pennsylvania Convention Center Expansion Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/9/12 
The American Council of Engineering Companies&rsquo; Pennsylvania Chapter (ACEC/PA) honored Pennoni Associates with a Diamond Certificate Award for its work on the Pennsylvania Convention Center Expansion project. This award was given in the Special Projects Category during a banquet held at Hotel Hershey.
The $786 million expansion of the Pennsylvania Convention Center is the single largest public works project ever undertaken in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The five-year endeavor added 935,000 SF of new space to the existing Convention Center and employed over 2,000 people. The massive undertaking was completed three months ahead of schedule and on budget.
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Originally completed in 1993, the Convention Center is a Philadelphia landmark that has served the Commonwealth well. The recent expansion doubled the Convention Center size to 2.3 million SF, thus creating the largest contiguous exhibit space in the Northeast and most notably helping to enliven a vital corridor of downtown Philadelphia.
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In addition to the Diamond Certificate Award, Pennoni was given the &ldquo;Best Panel&rdquo; award for its design of the board created for the Pennsylvania Convention Center Expansion submission. Pennoni also received Diamond Certificate Awards for its work on PPL Park and the Wilkes-Barre Intermodal Transportation Center.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=297</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Receives Diamond Award Certificate for Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/9/12 
The American Council of Engineering Companies&rsquo; Pennsylvania Chapter (ACEC/PA) honored Pennoni Associates with a Diamond Certificate Award for its work on the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market project. This award was given in the Special Projects Category during a banquet held at Hotel Hershey.
Pennoni provided consulting engineering services during the development and construction of the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market, a high-quality fresh produce facility that serves customers within a 500-mile radius. The firm prepared survey, geotechnical, environmental, site/civil, transportation, plans, investigations, and reports addressing the implementation for the design, permitting, and construction of the this 700,000 SF structure with 224 loading docks at 67th Street and Essington Avenue in South Philadelphia.
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The team identified critical path items necessary for the timely completion of this project, and also participated in representing the owner&rsquo;s interests in meetings with the local and state municipal and governmental offices, as well as public and private utility providers. In addition to the Produce Market, the site includes an 18,000 SF recycle building, a security building, and four toll booth style entry gates. This market was constructed with state of the art and energy efficient materials that are conducive to supporting a healthy environment.
In addition to this award, Pennoni also received Diamond Certificate Awards for its work on PPL Park and the Wilkes-Barre Intermodal Transportation Center. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=298</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Promotes David Molinaro to Wilkes-Barre Site/Civil Division Manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/6/12 
Pennoni is pleased to announce that David Molinaro, PE, has been promoted to Site/Civil Division Manager in the firm&rsquo;s Wilkes-Barre office.
&ldquo;David has been an outstanding leader in our firm and has provided excellent service to our clients since joining Pennoni,&rdquo; said Associate Vice President and Wilkes-Barre Office Director Joseph Mullen, PE. &ldquo;He has exceeded our expectations and we look forward to seeing his continued growth and leadership in the site/civil industry in northeast Pennsylvania.&rdquo;
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Mr. Molinaro has more than 26 years of experience in site/civil and transportation engineering. His new responsibilities include managing Pennoni&rsquo;s Wilkes-Barre Site/Civil division, marketing, operations and project management. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Pennsylvania and has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University and an M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=295</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Structural health monitoring can improve bridge monitoring capabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/3/12 The January 2012 issue of Structural Engineer featured an article by Staff Engineer Nate Dubbs about the monitoring systems for the Burlington County Bridge Commission bridges. The column, titled &ldquo;Structural health monitoring can improve bridge monitoring capabilities,&rdquo; was included as the magazine&rsquo;s SEISMIC ZONE feature and discusses how sensors on the Tacony-Palmyra and Burlington-Bristol bridges can be used to monitor new and unpredictable situations.
See more from Structural Engineer magazine at http://www.gostructural.com/ ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=294</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotlight on PSATS Services: PSATS' Professional Associations Provide Solicitors, Engineers, and Planners with a Wealth of Information]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/17/12 King of Prussia Office Director Khal Hassan, PE, was interviewed by Pennsylvania Township News magazine about the services and benefits of membership with the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Engineers. The article mentions the benefit of the organization&rsquo;s newsletter, which has featured articles from Pennoni about topics including full-depth reclamation.  ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=292</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Promotes Tom Kubicz to Baltimore Transportation Division Manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/3/12 
Pennoni is pleased announce that Tom Kubicz, PE, has recently been promoted to Transportation Division Manager in the firm&rsquo;s Baltimore office. Mr. Kubicz joined the firm at the beginning of 2011 as a Lead Highway Engineer.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Tom has been a great addition to our firm and provided a seamless transition for our clients after joining our firm this year,&rdquo; said Associate Vice President and Pennoni Regional Transportation Principal Ted Januszka, PE. &ldquo;He has exceeded our expectations and we look forward to seeing his continued growth and leadership in the transportation industry in the Baltimore area.&rdquo;
Mr. Kubicz has over 11 years of experience and received a bachelor&rsquo;s in civil engineering from Rutgers University and a MBA from a combined program at the University of Baltimore and Towson University. His specialties include highway design, ADA improvement projects, transportation enhancement and streetscape projects. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=290</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engineers to dig deep to beat sinkholes]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/31/11 Designers of Allentown's 8,500-seat hockey arena that will be home to the Phantoms have proposed a solution that will drill hundreds of small foundation holes deep into the subterranean limestone bedrock, and fill voids beneath the playing surface with a special &quot;compaction grout&quot; to prevent a collapse. Pennoni Vice President Edward J. Sander spoke with the Morning Call about the geotech services the firm is performing for the project.

 ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=291</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Senior Vice President Reappointed to State Board of Landscape Architects]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/27/11 
Pennoni is pleased to announce that Senior Vice President Daniel DiMucci, RLA, ASLA, has been reappointed to the Pennsylvania State Board of Landscape Architects. He will serve as one of the seven-member board and serve a three-year term.&nbsp;
The mission statement of the board is to regulate the licensure and registration of landscape architects in order to promote the general welfare and safeguard the life, health and property of citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The functions of the board include the promulgation of qualifications for a landscape architect license and the granting, revocation or suspension of a license and registration to practice landscape architecture. 
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Mr. DiMucci joined Pennoni Associates in 1986 and focuses on site design and landscape architecture. His vast experience includes revitalization of central business districts, parks and recreation facilities, campus facilities, corporate office centers, industrial parks and sports complexes. He has a BS in Landscape Architecture from Pennsylvania State University, as well as a MS in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Pittsburgh. 
In addition to his role on the State Board of Landscape Architects, Mr. DiMucci is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects, the American Planning Association, the Penjerdel Council, the Central Philadelphia Development Committee, and the Chester County Planning Commission. He sits on the Board of Directors of the Arts and Architecture Society at The Pennsylvania State University, for Holy Family Home, and for the Charter High School of Architecture and Design.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=287</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delaware Reaches PAC Target to Influence "Very Real and Direct" Effect of Congressional Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/21/11 ACEC's Last Word newsletter featured a short item about how the organization's Delaware Chapter hit its fundraising target for the fifth consecutive year. Pennoni Associate Vice President Ted Januszka, PE, is the PAC&nbsp;Champion for the chapter, and is quoted in the piece. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=288</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/20/11 ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Newsletter&amp;id=286</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Municipal Authority: Sewer Treatment Plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/19/11 The Upgrade and Expansion of the Ridley Creek Sewage Treatment Plant in East Goshen Township was completed in September 2011, and highlighted in the township&rsquo;s winter newsletter. As the Authority engineer, Pennoni coordinated with township staff and other contractors to successfully finish the project. To read the newsletter article, click on the PDF icon below.  ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=289</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full-Depth Reclamation Helps Roads Handle Heavy Loads]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/15/11 Associate Vice President Patrick Powers, PE, contributed the cover article to the most recent edition of the Township Engineer newsletter. The piece, titled &ldquo;Full-Depth Relcamation Helps Roads Handle Heavy Loads,&rdquo; talks about how full depth reclamation can give townships a cost-effective alternative to rebuilding a road that would require major repairs or complete reconstruction. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=285</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Wales Library Wins Revitalization Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/14/11 
(Left to right): Pennoni Project Engineer Paul Lenher, Friends of the Library group&rsquo;s Peggy Finestock, Library Board President Kurt Fields, Head Librarian Jayne Blackledge, Anthony Bruttaniti from CADDFM Design, and Jim Farber from McClosky &amp; Faber
Pennoni is pleased to announce that the North Wales Library Relocation and Expansion project received a 2011 Revitalization Award from the Montgomery County Planning Commission. The award was presented during The Montgomery Awards ceremony hosted at One Montgomery Plaza in Norristown.
Pennoni provided a variety of services for the successful rehabilitation of the former Koaxis, Inc. factory into the new 9,750-square-foot community library. At the beginning of the project, the firm reviewed building and site plans and provided recommendations, prepared bid documents for five contracts, and conducted pre-bid meetings, as well as reviewed the bids, provided award recommendations, and prepared the contracts. Pennoni also conducted an environmental review of the building site.
During construction of the library, Pennoni provided field oversight, modified design elements when challenges were presented, and provided cost analysis for grant applications. Construction lasted about 18 months, and the facility was opened to the public on January 4th, 2010. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=284</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bartolomeo Elected Chairman of ACEC’s Design Professionals Coalition]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/9/11 &nbsp;

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Pennoni is pleased to announce that firm President and CEO Tony Bartolomeo, PE, has been elected Chairman of the American Council of Engineering Companies&rsquo; (ACEC) Design Professionals Coalition. The coalition, made up of Senior Principals from ACEC's 52 largest member firms, develops and advocates for policies related to the business interests of the larger firms in the consulting design industry. 
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Mr. Bartolomeo has more than 35 years of experience in environmental engineering, coupled with broad experience in project development and integration of stakeholder interests, including federal, state and local governments, all of which have a stake in the success of major civil infrastructure projects. As Chairman of the Design Professionals Coalition, he will lead the DPC members in focusing the combined resources and capabilities of leading firms to deal with critical infrastructure funding and public policy issues, as well as provide a peer group forum for networking, discussion, and exploration of relevant business opportunities. Mr. Bartolomeo is to serve a three-year term as Chairman. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=282</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Receives 2011 ASCE Employer Recognition Award ]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/7/11 
Pennoni is pleased to announce that the firm has been received a 2011 ASCE Employer Recognition Award for Support of Younger Members. In addition to the award, Pennoni Philadelphia Project Engineer Jeremy Chrzan, PE, PTOE, LEED AP, was elected to the ASCE Committee on Younger Members as the Corresponding Member for the Eastern Region.
This award recognizes engineering firms for exemplary support of young engineer involvement in ASCE activities, specifically by providing a model for involvement through companywide participation in local, regional and national ASCE activities, encouraging and supporting Young Engineers to attend ASCE meetings and seminars, encouraging Young Engineers to prepare articles for publication in ASCE professional and technical journals, and assisting in the payment of local and national dues. Pennoni Associates encourages not only membership, but involvement, in industry groups. Pennoni has continuously maintained that &ldquo;Excellent Professional Reputation&rdquo; is its number one goal, and support of active involvement in ASCE is a great way to achieve it.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=281</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thomas Blank, CIH, CSP, Joins Pennoni as Monroeville Office Director]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/6/11 
Pennoni is pleased to announce that Thomas Blank, CIH, CSP, has joined the firm as the Monroeville Office Director. Mr. Blank previously worked as Vice President/Operations Manager for the Civil and Environmental Division of CDI Infrastructure, LLC dba L.R. Kimball. 
&ldquo;Tom is a technical expert with a proven track record of client satisfaction and facilitating personnel growth,&rdquo; said Andrew Bennett, PE, Pennoni Regional Vice President for Pennsylvania North and West. &ldquo;We look forward to leveraging his guidance and expertise to advance our growing Western Pennsylvania operation and augment the high level of service which we provide to our clients in his role as Office Director.&rdquo;
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A graduate of the University of Utah, where he received a bachelor&rsquo;s in Biology, and Central Missouri State University, where he received a master&rsquo;s in Industrial Hygiene, Mr. Blank brings more than 35 years of experience. He has an extensive background in the areas of safety and health research, education, toxicology, industrial hygiene, regulatory processes, management of safety, health, and environmental programs, SARA compliance, and process safety/risk management. His past industrial experience also includes process engineering management capabilities. In addition, he will be directing local civil site development, landscape architecture, and survey services.
Mr. Blank currently resides in Pittsburgh and is a Certified Industrial Hygienist and a Certified Safety Professional. He is an active member and Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association, the Allegheny Mountain Section of the Air &amp; Waste Management Association, and the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=280</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the Spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[11/16/11 Pennoni Engineering and Surveying of New York was profiled as a companion piece to a feature on JCJ&nbsp;Architects in Architecture Leaders Today magazine. Pennoni worked with JCJ on the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
To view the article, click here. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=279</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brownfield Redevelopment is a Key Element in Building Strong Local Economies in New Jersey]]></title><description><![CDATA[11/16/11 COMMERCE&nbsp;magazine highlighted two of Pennoni's brownfield redevelopment projects in a feature that&nbsp;compiled contaminated property transformation success stories.
To check out the November 2011 issue, click here, or on the PDF icon below.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=277</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge Monitoring Equipment Provides Real Time Data After Earthquake]]></title><description><![CDATA[11/15/11 PE Reporter, the&nbsp;magazine of the Pennsylvania&nbsp;Society of Professional Engineers,&nbsp;featured an article on the bridge monitoring equipment used by the Burlington County Bridge Commission that was designed by Pennoni Associates. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=276</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[8th Annual "Through The Lens: Transportation Construction in Pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/26/11 The editorial staff of Transportation Builder magazine selected a photo submitted by Pennoni for their 8th Annual &quot;Through the Lens: Transportation Construction in Pictures,&quot;&nbsp;feature. Pennoni sent in a photo of the operating rope replacement on the Burlington-Bristol Bridge along the Pennsylvania-New Jersey border.
To see Pennoni's photo, and the other selected photos, click here, or on the PDF below ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=278</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Leaps Ahead on The Zweig Letter 2011 Hot Firm List]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/25/11 &nbsp;

Pennoni is pleased announce that The Zweig Letter has ranked the firm 57th on its annual Hot Firm List, an 81 spot jump up from last year&rsquo;s ranking of 138. This ranking is the highest the firm has ever received.
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The publication&rsquo;s annual Hot Firm List is based on their three-year growth rate in gross revenue from 2007 to 2010, with 50% of the ranking based on percentage growth and 50% based on dollar growth and ranks the 175 fastest-growing architecture, engineering and construction consulting firms in North America. It is published by ZweigWhite, Inc., a leading source of management consulting, information, and education for the design and construction industry.
ZweigWhite is the nation's leading source of management consulting, information, and education for the design and construction industry. ZweigWhite brings together experts in strategic business planning, organization, operations, business valuation, ownership transition, human resources, recruitment, finance and administration, information technology, mergers and acquisitions, market research, marketing, project management and project delivery methods.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=274</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market Recognized with Brownfield Renewal Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/21/11 
Pennoni Associates is pleased announce that the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market has been given an Economic Impact Renewal Award by Brownfield Renewal magazine. Determined by an independent panel of judges, the facility was one of two winning projects given this honor out of 24 that were nominated. Other categories included Social Impact and Environmental Impact 
The Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market is located at 6700 Essington Avenue in South Philadelphia and is the largest fully-refrigerated wholesale produce market in the world. The facility now serves as a regional distribution center for produce on a formerly vacant lot where past development efforts had proven to be unsuccessful. The market supports 26 vendors and has retained more than 1000 jobs in the city while created hundreds more.
As a part of the project team with O&rsquo;Neill Property Group, TranSystems, and the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, Pennoni prepared survey, geotechnical, site/civil, transportation, plans, investigations and reports addressing the implementation for the design, permitting and construction of the this 700,000 square-foot structure with 224 loading.
&nbsp;To read more about Pennoni's work on this project, click here
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=273</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitting the Pieces Together]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/12/11 &nbsp;
In an article about mergers and acquisitions, titled &ldquo;Fitting the Pieces Together,&rdquo; Engineering Inc. magazine spoke with Pennoni Founder and Chairman C.R. &ldquo;Chuck&rdquo; Pennoni and former Patton Harris Rust &amp; Associates Chairman Tom Rust about the similarities in the goals and motivations among their firms, and how it has turned into a successful acquisition.  ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=275</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Laboratory Obtains High Performance Concrete Accreditation ]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/12/11 &nbsp;

Pennoni is pleased to announce that its construction materials testing laboratory located in the firm&rsquo;s Bethlehem office was recently awarded multiple accreditations in High Performance Concrete (HPC) testing by the AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL). These new accreditations place Pennoni into a small group of laboratories capable of providing HPC testing of this type of concrete.
Advantages to using HPC include workability, strength and durability. These specific characteristics were developed for applications requiring exceptional strength, long service life, geographic areas affected by rapid changes in temperature and humidity and for structures exposed to harsh elements and corrosive chemicals. 
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Applications for HPC include long span bridge super-structures, oil drilling platforms, precast concrete parking structures, marine structures and concrete pavements. Pennoni&rsquo;s HPC accredited test methods include:
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&bull;&nbsp;ASTM C666 &ndash; Standard Test Method for Resistance of Concrete to Rapid Freezing and Thawing.
&bull;&nbsp;ASTM C215 &ndash; Test Method for Fundamental Transverse, Longitudinal and Torsional Frequencies of Concrete Specimens.
&bull;&nbsp;ASTM C672 &ndash; Standard Test Method for Scaling Resistance of Concrete Surfaces Exposed to Deicing Chemicals.
&bull;&nbsp;ASTM C944 &ndash; Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Concrete or Mortar surfaces by the Rotating-Cutting Method.
&bull;&nbsp;ASTM C1202 - Standard Test Method for Electrical Indication of Concrete's Ability to Resist Chloride Ion Penetration.
Pennoni&rsquo;s materials laboratory can offer the complete test matrix requirements for manufacturers of precast concrete utilizing HPC. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=231</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Le Meridien Hotel Honored with Design Excellence Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/7/11 
Pennoni is pleased announce that Le Meridien Hotel was awarded a 2011 AIA Philadelphia Award for Design Excellence. The award was presented to Pennoni&rsquo;s client Blackney Hayes Architects during a dinner and awards presentation held last night at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. During the presentation, Pennoni was acknowledged as the structural engineer for the project.&nbsp;
For the development of Le Meridien, Pennoni provided structural engineering analysis and design. The building was originally designed in 1912 by Horace Trumbauer and was a 10-story Georgian revival-style former YMCA facility. The structural system Pennoni presented incorporated a flat tile arch and steel beam and girder floor. That system was modified to support a three-story corridor/bridge addition, new elevators, new ADA lift and stairs, entrance canopy, mechanical mezzanine, rooftop mechanical chiller and generator dunnage and a loading dock. Structural modifications were also designed to accommodate numerous penetrations through the clay tile system, and to provide various repairs to steel framing.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=272</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Measuring marketing success]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/4/11 The Zweig Marketing Letter spoke with Pennoni's Director of Corporate Communications Melissa Rysak, CPSM, about on how firms in the A/E/C industry are tracking their marketing efforts for an article titled &quot;Measuring marketing success.&quot; Ms. Rysak discussed the tactics her department uses and what works for them. To read the article, click on the PDF icon below. The article appears here courtesy of The Zweig Letter. To see more, go to www.thezweigletter.com and www.zweigwhite.com. 
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=270</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Hires Peter J. Grandy as a Senior Bridge Engineer]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/28/11 &nbsp;

Pennoni Associates is pleased to welcome Peter J. Grandy, PE, LEED AP BD+C as a Senior Bridge Engineer in the firm&rsquo;s East Berlin, Connecticut, office. He previously served as a Project and Senior Structural Engineer for URS Corporation, where he oversaw the design of single and multi-span bridges, concrete, steel and wood framed buildings designs as well as field and construction inspection of various structures. He will be assisting Pennoni with the firm&rsquo;s bridge inspection contract with the Connecticut Department of Transportation, as well as other transportation projects.
&ldquo;We are excited to increase our bridge engineering expertise and expand our services to our clients in Connecticut and New England,&rdquo; said Ted Januszka, PE, Associate Vice President and Pennoni Regional Transportation Principal. &ldquo;Peter is an extremely valuable addition to our team and with his experience and knowledge will be a great asset to Pennoni and our clients.&rdquo;
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A graduate of the University of Hartford, Mr. Grandy is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Connecticut. He is a LEED Accredited Professional with practical knowledge of the Green Building Design and Construction rating systems (LEED AP BD+C), and a certified coating inspector. His work specialties include structural design of a variety of bridge types, including integral abutments, precast box beams, precast I-beams, steel truss, single span and multi-span continuous steel plate girders bridges, various types of earth retaining systems include tie-back retaining walls, precast concrete modular retaining wall and conventional retaining wall systems, throughout the United States. Mr. Grandy&rsquo;s background also includes building design...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=269</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Senior Vice President Daniel DiMucci Appointed to Chester County Planning Commission]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/20/11 &nbsp;

Pennoni is pleased to announce that Senior Vice President Daniel DiMucci, RLA, ASLA, has been appointed to the Chester County Planning Commission by the Chester County Commissioners. He will serve as one of the nine-member advisory board and serve a four-year term.
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The mission statement of the Chester County Planning Commission is to &ldquo;provide future growth and preservation plans to citizens, so that they can enjoy a Chester County that is historic, green, mobile and prosperous.&rdquo; Members of the commission are expected to promote coordinated development and preservation planning throughout the county.
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Mr. DiMucci joined Pennoni Associates in 1986 and focuses on site design and landscape architecture. His vast experience includes revitalization of central business districts, parks and recreation facilities, campus facilities, corporate office centers, industrial parks and sports complexes. He has a BS in Landscape Architecture from The Pennsylvania State University, as well as a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Pittsburgh. 
In addition to his role on the Chester County Planning Commission, Mr. DiMucci is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects, the American Planning Association, the Penjerdel Council, the Central Philadelphia Development Committee, and the Pennsylvania State Board of Landscape Architects. He sits on the Board of Directors of the Arts and Architecture Society at The Pennsylvania State University, for Holy Family Home, and for the Charter High School of Architecture and Design.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=268</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Presented With Sustainability Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/19/11 &nbsp;

Pennoni is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Bronze Level recognition from the Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association (GVF) at their second annual Sustainable Awards event. The awards identify organizations for their outstanding achievements in implementing programs that provide and promote commuting alternatives for their employees and its community.
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&ldquo;We are excited to be recognized by GVF as a sustainable organization,&rdquo; said Brian Keaveney, Associate Vice President with Pennoni Associates. &ldquo;We plan to continue rewarding and encouraging our employees to seek ways to make their commute &lsquo;greener.&rsquo;&rdquo; 
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GVF is a transportation management association dedicated to achieving a desirable quality of life and a healthy, competitive economic environment by developing multi-faceted transportation strategies. It presented the Sustainable Awards during its fall partner breakfast held at the Scanticon Hotel in King of Prussia. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=267</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Improves Position on Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental List]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/6/11 
Pennoni is pleased to announce its ranking as #168 on the Engineering News-Record&rsquo;s (ENR) 2011 list of the Top 200 Environmental Firms, up six spots from 2010. The services ENR bases the rankings on make up 25.58% of Pennoni&rsquo;s total gross revenue. Services ENR focuses on include air, solid and hazardous waste, safety and industrial hygiene, and water and wastewater for chemical, commercial, industrial, and mining clients. 
&ldquo;We are once again honored to have improved our position on the list of the largest and most successful environmental companies in the United States,&rdquo; stated Kevin J. Davis, P.E., Pennoni Vice President and Chief Engineer for Environmental. &ldquo;We take pride in our record of providing high quality service when assisting our clients with their environmental matters.&rdquo;
ENR, a publication of McGraw-Hill, published this annual listing that ranks the top 200 firms that profit from sustainability and resource cleanup, protection and reuse. The report includes tables showing the most vigorous markets and the top firms in all environmental fields, design/consulting studies, construction remediation, hazardous waste, nuclear waste, water treatment/supply, waste/storm water treatment, air-pollution control, environmental management and environmental sciences.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=266</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Ranked as a Top Architectural / Engineering / Construction Firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/31/11 &nbsp;
Pennoni is pleased to announce that it has been ranked as a Top Architectural / Engineering / Construction Firm by Public Works Magazine. Pennoni has received this honor for seven consecutive years.
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&ldquo;We are pleased to once again be recognized as one of the top public works engineering firms in the nation,&rdquo; stated Pennoni President and CEO Anthony S. Bartolomeo, PE. &ldquo;We at Pennoni Associates are excited to be on the leading edge of education and technology application, assisting our clients in cost-effective management of their infrastructure assets.&rdquo; 
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Listed in alphabetical order, the firms were announced in the July 2011 edition of the magazine. As a service to their readers, Public Works Magazine published its annual list providing information about the most important AEC firms in the country. To gather the data, the magazine&rsquo;s editors sent out two surveys: one to AEC firms across the United States that work with public entities and one to readers who work for public works departments.
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&nbsp;&ldquo;It is apparent that our Nation&rsquo;s infrastructure is directly connected to our economic vitality,&rdquo; added Mr. Bartolomeo. &ldquo;Public works projects have significant useful impact and typically touch everyone&rsquo;s lives in a positive way, making them one of our best investments.&rdquo;
Pennoni is a firm with approximately 950 employees and 28 offices throughout the eastern United States. Pennoni provides a wide range of professional engineering services, including civil engineering, construction services, energy and sustainability, environmental, geotechnical, laboratory testing, landscape architecture, materials testing and inspection, MEP, municipal, planning, site design, structural, survey and geomatics,...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=265</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge Monitoring Equipment Provides Real Time Data After Earthquake]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/25/11 &nbsp;

Within minutes after this week&rsquo;s 5.8 magnitude earthquake, the Burlington County Bridge Commission was able to assess the impact on its landmark bridges crossing from New Jersey to Pennsylvania, determining that the earthquake did not impact the safety or functionality of the bridges. Thanks to smart technology sensing and data collection equipment installed on the two Commission-owned bridges and monitored by the Commission Engineer of Record Pennoni Associates, engineers reviewing data from the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge and the Burlington-Bristol Bridge from remote locations were able to determine almost immediately that these bridges remained unaffected. 
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While buildings were being evacuated all along the East Coast in fear of structural failure, the Commission was able to immediately assure the public that their bridges were safe. Once the over-all safety and security of the bridges was confirmed, the Commission ordered Pennoni inspectors and engineers to the bridges to perform additional visual inspections.
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&ldquo;As of early Tuesday evening, we had boats in the water checking the piers of both bridges,&rdquo; said Chairman John Comegno. &ldquo;Not because we suspected damage, but to err on the side of extreme caution&mdash;the visual inspection was strictly precautionary. It was due diligence on the part of our engineers and ultimately the responsibility of me and my fellow Commissioners to ensure the public&rsquo;s safety.&rdquo; 
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These emergency inspections are in addition to the regularly scheduled in-depth, hands-on inspections that were performed last summer and fall. &ldquo;That's one of the reasons we are not overly concerned,&rdquo; said David S. Lowdermilk, PE, Pennoni&rsquo;s Regional Vice President...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=263</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Appoints Three Chief Engineers ]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/24/11 &nbsp;

Pennoni is pleased to announce the appointment of three Chief Engineers. Edward Pluciennik, PE, LEED AP will serve as Chief Engineer for Civil, Richard Roberts, PE, will be Chief Engineer for Buildings and Facilities, and Kevin Davis, PE, will serve as Chief Engineer for Environmental. Each engineer previously served as a Technology Principal with the firm.
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&ldquo;Ed, Rich and Kevin were outstanding in their technology leadership roles,&rdquo; said Charles Perry, Pennoni Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. &ldquo;This management structure will allow them to better integrate and leverage staff capabilities. We look forward to see their success with the responsibilities of their new roles.&rdquo;
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Pennoni&rsquo;s new Chief Engineers are the senior experts in their discipline and will be primarily responsible for maintaining their technical expertise along with that of staff within their discipline through training and mentoring, strategic growth of their discipline in close coordination with the RVP and Regional Principals (sales team), and development and implementation of the firms QA/QC plan for their discipline They will report directly to the firm&rsquo;s Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Pluciennik is a resident of West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania and a graduate of Temple University. Mr. Roberts is a resident of Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, and a graduate of Drexel University. Mr. Davis is a resident of Berlin, New Jersey, and is also a graduate of Drexel University.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=262</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic lamps with a modern glint]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/19/11 Pennoni Senior Engineer Joseph M. Doyle, PE, was quoted in the Philadelphia Business Journal in an article about a local lighting business. Mr. Doyle was previously the Chief Lighting Engineer for the City of Philadelphia. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=264</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chantilly Office Welcomes George Phillips, AICP, as a Senior Transportation Planner]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/17/11 &nbsp;

Pennoni is pleased to welcome George Phillips, AICP, as a Senior Transportation Planner in the firm&rsquo;s Chantilly, VA, office. He previously was a Senior Transportation Planner for Loudoun County, VA, where he served as a representative of the county for the Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments&rsquo; Transportation Planning Board and Steering Committee.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&ldquo;George&rsquo;s more than 20 years of experience in the public sector reviewing traffic studies and coordinating Land Use changes and Comprehensive Plans in Loudoun County will provide a terrific resource to our transportation planning capabilities,&rdquo; said Ted Januszka, PE, Associate Vice President and Pennoni Regional Transportation Principal. &ldquo;He is a great asset to our Pennoni clients in balancing all stakeholder inputs to develop cohesive transportation solutions.&rdquo; Mr. Phillips will be managing traffic impact studies in Virginia, as well as assisting the private/public sector clients in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware.
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Mr. Phillips&rsquo; 25 year career in the transportation industry has provided him with a multitude of experience. Working in various roles for the Fairfax County Virginia Office of Transportation and the Loudoun County Virginia Office of Transportation Services allowed him to extend his knowledge base beyond that of a typical transportation planner, including developing traffic study checklists, managing the scoping and acceptance of traffic studies, attending public outreach meetings, coordinating with public officials, formulating access recommendations for land use applications, corridor studies, and comprehensive plan changes. 
Mr. Phillips currently resides in Arlington, VA. He enjoys serving with local church members doing community projects and outreaches, various sports, coin collecting, and traveling and...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=261</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Named a Top Workplace in Delaware for Second Year in a Row]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/16/11 
Pennoni&nbsp; is pleased to announce that its branch offices in Newark and Milton has been named Top Workplaces in Delaware by The News Journal. The two offices were ranked 17h among small workplaces.
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Pennoni has 28 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and New England. It has previously been named one of the Best Places to Work in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. This is the firm&rsquo;s second time being named a Top Workplace in Delaware.
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To determine the Top Workplaces in Delaware, employees are sent a 21 question survey asking them for their opinions and comments of their workplace. The surveys are conducted by a research company, WorkplaceDynamics LLC, and the programs are run in conjunction with the major newspaper in the regional area.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=253</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Announces Regional Vice Presidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/10/11 Pennoni Associates is pleased to announce seven new Regional Vice President positions as part of the firm&rsquo;s continuing corporate realignment. Pennoni increased its size by 20% with the December 2010 acquisition of Virginia-based Patton Harris Rust &amp; Associates (PHR+A), and these newly created positions are the second step in the integration process.
The first major step in the joining of the management of the two firms was the addition of Charles Perry, former President of PHR+A, to the Pennoni executive management team as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Nelson Shaffer, Executive Vice President and previous COO, took on the newly created role of Chief Administrative Officer. 
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The goal of the corporate realignment was to create a management structure that would better utilize the staff and capabilities in the new southern offices, as well as allow for the firm to provide the best possible client services. The decision was made to put in place a new position, Regional Vice President, to report directly to the COO. The Regional Vice President is responsible for the growth and profitability of offices and divisions under his or her supervision and assists the COO in achieving the Annual Business Plan targets and growth in the region. &nbsp;
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&ldquo;Our reorganization has ensured that decisions are being made by the individuals closest to our clients,&rdquo; said Mr. Perry. &ldquo;While increasing in size and geography, streamlining our management structure has enabled us to be more responsive.&rdquo;
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The firm will be divided into five geographic regions, as well as having...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=260</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bartolomeo Appointed to Industry Trade Advisory Committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/8/11 
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Pennoni is pleased to announce that firm President and CEO Tony Bartolomeo, PE, has been appointed to the Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Services and Finance Industries as a representative from Pennoni Associates and of the U.S. engineering consulting services industry sector. Industry Trade Advisory Committees serve as a bridge between the private sector and the United States Government. As a member of a committee, Mr. Bartolomeo will be responsible for advising the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative on service and finance trade policy and other matters affecting the industries.
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Mr. Bartolomeo has more than 35 years of experience in environmental engineering, coupled with broad experience in the relationship development among the federal, state and local government levels, all of which have a stake in the success of major civil infrastructure projects. He has integrated the engineering and financial aspects of major projects into the legal, regulatory and community objectives, to the benefit of Pennoni&rsquo;s diverse client base. Mr. Bartolomeo is a licensed Professional Engineer in several states, and is a Civil Engineering graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Mr. Bartolomeo is Chairman of the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia; Chairman of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council; and Vice Chairman of the Industry Leaders Council of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Mr. Bartolomeo served on the Governor&rsquo;s Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as having served as a member of Governor Corbett&rsquo;s Transition Team for Transportation and Infrastructure. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=259</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erin Bushnell, SPHR, Promoted to Director of Human Resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/2/11 &nbsp;

Pennoni is pleased to announce that Erin Bushnell, SPHR,has been promoted to Director of Human Resources. She previously served as Human Resources Manager and has been with the firm for almost 10 years. Ms. Bushnell is responsible for the Human Resources functions throughout the firm&rsquo;s 28 offices. She oversees the initiation and management of Human Resources programs and policies that further the strategy of the firm, and manages the outsourced relationship with Pennoni&rsquo;s benefit services firm. 
&ldquo;Erin is an excellent employee and human resources professional,&rdquo; said Nelson Shaffer, Pennoni&rsquo;s Chief Administrative Officer. &ldquo;Her knowledge and people skills have been an asset to the firm and we look forward to her continued growth with us.&rdquo;
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Ms. Bushnell&rsquo;s areas of expertise include partnering with managers to help achieve corporate goals, employee relations, staff development, corporate training program planning and administration, vendor selection and negotiation, development and interpretation of policies and procedures, benefit and wellness plan design and administration, and 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan administration. She is also skilled in HRIS report writing and data analysis, workers compensation administration, unemployment compensation administration, employee induction and orientation, legal compliance of all employment-related regulations, and Affirmative Action Plan development and administration
Born in the country of Holland, Ms. Bushnell grew up in Wilmington, Delaware, and currently a resident of Center City Philadelphia. She is a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=258</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Names Mark T. Celoni, PE, Philadelphia Office Principal ]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/28/11 Pennoni is pleased to announce that Mark T. Celoni, PE, has been promoted to Philadelphia Office Principal. He will succeed Nelson Shaffer, who will be focusing on his responsibilities as Chief Administrative Officer, a position he transitioned to earlier this year.
&ldquo;Mark has been a loyal and effective leader within the firm for many years,&rdquo; said David Pennoni, Regional Vice President for the Greater Philadelphia Area. &ldquo;His experience, engineering prowess and leadership skills made him an excellent choice as our Philadelphia Office Principal.&rdquo;
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Mr. Celoni started his career with Pennoni as a co-op, and has been with the firm for the past 23 years. He has managed some of the region&rsquo;s largest projects for Pennoni, including Citizen&rsquo;s Bank Park, the Cira Center, the Comcast Center, and the Tasty Baking Facility. Mr. Celoni earned both his BS in Commerce Engineering Sciences and his MS in Engineering Management from Drexel University. 
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Mr. Celoni has a broad based knowledge and design experience in many of the market sectors in the design and construction industry. He is a licensed engineer in Pennsylvania and is involved in many organizations including the American Society of Civil Engineers, the National Society of Professional Engineers, the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers, the Engineers&rsquo; Club of Philadelphia, the Urban Land Institute, the Charter High School for Architecture &amp; Design Business Advisory Council, and Board Member for ACE Mentoring, Eastern Pennsylvania.
A resident of Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, Mr. Celoni lives with his wife Nancy and three children. In his free time he enjoys sports...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=256</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/27/11 ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Newsletter&amp;id=257</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission Releases Governor’s Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/22/11 &nbsp;

The Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission has released its report to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett, addressing the needs and impacts of natural gas development on local communities, as well as promoting the efficient, environmentally sound and cost-effective development of Marcellus Shale and other natural gas resources. To read the report, click on the PDF icon below. 
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Pennoni President and CEO Anthony S. Bartolomeo, PE, was named to the Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission earlier this year by Governor Corbett. Bartolomeo, who serves as the Chairman of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, is one of 30 individuals drawn from the environmental community, state and local government, and the natural gas industry statewide. The commission is led by Lt. Governor Jim Cawley.
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Over the past several years, Pennsylvania has seen a significant revitalization in the exploration, extraction, and distribution of oil and natural gas. Pennoni&rsquo;s transportation, environmental, survey, and civil engineering teams have assisted industry providers in all phases of exploration, permitting, and construction of natural gas wells as well as distribution pipelines. Pennoni teams have surveyed and platted wells throughout Southwestern and Northeastern Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and miles of collection and distribution pipeline surveys. Pennoni is also preparing ESCGP-1 permits for a wide variety of projects. Pennoni&rsquo;s transportation teams have assisted companies with bonding and roadway inspections for thousands of miles of PennDOT and local roadways. Pennoni&rsquo;s environmental staff are designing and permitting water treatment and withdrawal systems. 

For more information on Marcellus Shale and the Commission, click here.&nbsp;
To read the full report, click on the...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=255</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thomas Davis Rust, PE, AICP, Presented With Award From American Planning Association]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/21/11 Pennoni is pleased to announce that Thomas Davis Rust, PE, AICP, was presented with a 2011 Legislator Award from the Virginia chapter of the American Planning Association. The award was given to him during a luncheon as part of the chapter&rsquo;s annual conference.
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&ldquo;It is a real honor to be recognized by your peers in the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association for contributions to society not only in your professional life, but also in your public life,&rdquo; said Mr. Rust. &ldquo;Planning is an integral part of what makes Virginia a great state and I am privileged to be a part of the organization that contributes so much to the state.&rdquo;
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Mr. Rust came to Pennoni Associates as part of the acquisition of Patton Harris Rust &amp; Associates, where he served as Chairman. Over his more than 45 years of experience as an engineer and planner, Mr. Rust has worked on complex infrastructure projects ranging from transportation and road projects for Virginia DOT to pump station and water/wastewater projects across Virginia. Most recently Mr. Rust has been an integral part of the project team for the Dulles Metrorail project in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties in Virginia, and the Tysons Corner Center in McLean, Virginia.
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Mr. Rust has a diversified engineering and planning background as well as an extensive community and civic involvement. In addition to having advanced degrees in engineering and planning, Mr. Rust is the former Mayor of the Town of Herndon, Past Chairman of the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, a member...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=252</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Clients Presented with Road and Bridge Safety Improvement Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/20/11 
Pennoni Associates is pleased to announce that Lower Merion Township and Radnor Township&rsquo;s Five Points Intersection Improvement project was given an Honorable Mention certificate from the Road and Bridge Safety Improvement Award program. Pennoni provided consulting engineering services for the project, which transformed the incident-prone five road intersection next to Bryn Mawr Hospital into a safe and manageable crossing.
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&ldquo;We are honored by this award, and thank PHIA,&rdquo; said Don Cannon, Director of Public Works for Lower Merion. &ldquo;We would also like to thank Pennoni, who serves as our Township Engineer, for their excellent work on this project.&rdquo;
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The intersection of County Line Road and Bryn Mawr Avenue, commonly known in the area as the &ldquo;Five Points&rdquo; intersection, facilitated heavy traffic volumes associated with the adjacent hospital and daily commuter traffic. Lower Merion Township, Radnor Township, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and hospital owner Main Line Health joined together in a Public-Private-Partnership (P3) to come up with a solution. Pennoni was hired to implement a new design based off of a study from Bryn Mawr Hospital that provided better vehicle and pedestrian safety, accident reduction, congestion reduction, and ADA compliance for crosswalks and curbs ramps. 
The completion of the project is a major component of Lower Merion Township&rsquo;s land use plan for the greater Bryn Mawr area. The project&rsquo;s award was presented by Pennsylvania Highway Information Association, the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners and PennDOT. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=254</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Wins Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension Reconstruction Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/11/11 
Pennoni has been selected to design the Full Depth Roadway Reconstruction contract from milepost A-37.5 to A-44.5 of the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The project, which was awarded by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, consists of preliminary engineering and final design of the full reconstruction and widening of seven miles of roadway.
&ldquo;This is an exciting win for Pennoni and our teaming partners and we welcome the opportunity to work with the Pennsylvania Turnpike on such a strategic infrastructure improvement,&rdquo; said Pennoni Regional Vice President and Transportation Technology leader David Lowdermilk, PE. &ldquo;It is truly an honor to be selected for a project that will help improve this corridor and benefit the traveling public.&rdquo;
Pennoni has successfully completed several projects with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission including the infrastructure improvement of the Mon-Fayette Expressway and the widening of the I-95/I-276 Interchange. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=251</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[History's Keeper]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/8/11 Communications Specialist Liz Paul, CPSM,&nbsp;was recently published in the Summer 2011 issue of High Performing Buildings magazine. Her article, titled &ldquo;History&rsquo;s Keeper,&rdquo; is a case study of the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center. While many museums consume massive amounts of energy, this building was designed to have a geothermal system that reduces long term energy costs. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=248</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[C.R. “Chuck” Pennoni Receives Award from World Association for Cooperative Education]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/7/11 &nbsp;

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Pennoni Associates is pleased to announce that firm Founder and Chairman C.R. &ldquo;Chuck&rdquo; Pennoni, PE, has received the Dr. Constantine &ldquo;Taki&rdquo; Papadakis Leadership Award for Excellence in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Commitment to Cooperative &amp; Work-Integrated Education from the World Association for Cooperative Education (WACE). The award was presented by the late Dr. Papadakis&rsquo; daughter Maria Papadakis at the 17th WACE World Conference held in Philadelphia.
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The focus of the conference was on cooperative and work-integrated education. Criteria for the award consisted of being innovative in the leadership of an academic institution or business organization, placing an organization on a successful track, producing results that lead to significant organizational change and transportation, and to be regarded not only within the organization&rsquo;s community as an effective leader and advocate for cooperative and work-integrated education, but also throughout the greater community.
A staunch proponent of cooperative and work-integrated education, Mr. Pennoni earned both his B.S. and M.S. from Drexel University and was granted an honorary doctorate from the University in 1992. As a young engineer starting out more than 50 years ago, Mr. Pennoni always believed that reputation meant everything when providing consulting services. In addition to his role with Pennoni Associates, Mr. Pennoni&nbsp;served as Interim President and CEO of Drexel University, the institution where he earned both his BS and MS Degrees in Civil Engineering, from 2009 - 2010. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=246</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geosynthetics Improve Strength, Durability of Township Roads with Heavy Truck Traffic]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/7/11 Associate Vice President Patrick Powers, PE, contributed the cover article to the most recent edition of the Township Engineer newsletter. The piece, titled &ldquo;Geosynthetics Improve Strength, Durability of Township Roads with Heavy Truck Traffic,&rdquo; talks about the benefits townships can get from using geosynthetics in their roadways, especially those in the Marcellus Shale region where roads not accustomed to large trucks are now seeing that type of traffic. Looking for innovative and cost-effective ways to maintain a safe and passable roadway network, many township supervisors, roadmasters and engineers have been turning to geosynthetics as a part of the solution. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=250</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brownfield Redevelopment / Solar Energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/6/11 Pennoni&rsquo;s environmental consulting project in East Falls for a Huston-based developer was featured in COMMERCE Magazine&rsquo;s Brownfield Redevelopment project roundup in its most recent issue. The feature, titled &ldquo;Fallow Industrial Properties Are Windows of Opportunity for Many Environmental Firms,&rdquo; includes case studies from various firms that have worked on brownfield properties.
The issue also had a roundup of solar project case studies in a section titled &ldquo;Solar Power Success Stories: Generating Energy for the Future of Commerce in the Garden State.&rdquo; Pennoni&rsquo;s Clean Harbors Solar Power Array project was included, along with other similar projects that used renewable solar energy in cost-effective ways.
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To check out the Summer 2011 issue, click here, or on the PDF icon below. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=249</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Trip Generation Study of Coffee / Donut Shops in Western New York ]]></title><description><![CDATA[6/30/11 Senior Engineer Cory Greene, PE, PTOE,&nbsp;was recently published in the June issue of ITE Journal. His article, titled &ldquo;A Trip Generation Study of Coffee/Donut Shops in Western New York,&rdquo; describes traffic studies of 14 different coffee/donut shops in western New York that were done for the purpose of documenting trip generation volumes during the a.m. peak period. The result of the investigation yielded a formula that can be used to estimate a.m. peak hour trip generation volumes for a proposed coffee/donut shop. To see the magazine's website, click here.
&copy; 2011 Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1627 Eye Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006 USA, www.ite.org. Used by permission. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=247</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Pennoni Confirmed to Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists]]></title><description><![CDATA[6/20/11 
Pennoni Associates is pleased to announce that&nbsp;Regional Vice President David Pennoni, PE has been confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate as a member of the State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
The mission statement of the State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists is to regulate the practice, licensure and registration of engineers, land surveyors and geologists in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in order to safeguard life, health and property and promote the general welfare. The Board also certifies engineers-in-training and surveyors-in-training. 
Mr. Pennoni serves as a Regional Vice President and is Principal-in-Charge of Municipal Engineering at Pennoni Associates. He is responsible for overseeing the firm&rsquo;s numerous municipal and authority appointments, as well as the water/wastewater services. Mr. Pennoni has extensive experience in municipal engineering and public works projects involving planning, design, permitting, construction coordination and inspection, contract administration, contractor compliance and regulatory agency documentation. His project experience includes infrastructure design, stormwater management, water and wastewater facilities, sewage facilities planning, traffic planning, and roadway and bridge systems. Mr. Pennoni joined Pennoni Associates in 1989. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, and a Civil Engineering graduate of Lehigh University.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=245</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Welcomes Jamal N. Shanaa, PE, as a Senior Engineer]]></title><description><![CDATA[6/17/11 
Pennoni is pleased to announce Jamal N. Shanaa, PE, has joined the firm as a Senior Bridge Engineer in its Philadelphia office&rsquo;s Transportation division. Mr. Shanaa most recently served as a Senior Bridge Engineer for ms consultants, inc. in Columbus, OH.
&ldquo;We are very excited to have Jamal join our bridge design practice,&rdquo; said James Markham, PE, Philadelphia Transportation Division Manager. &ldquo;Jamal brings the right mix of technical skills, project experience and team spirit that we are eager to share with our clients.&rdquo;
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As a Senior Engineer, Mr. Shanaa&rsquo;s expertise includes bridge project management, feasibility studies, design and plan preparation, CQA/CQC, bidding phase administration, constructability review, construction consultation services, resolution of field construction problems and inspection and documentation. A registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana, his project experience includes new crossings, replacement, rehabilitation, deck replacement and widening of highway, light rail transit and bicycle/pedestrian bridges, as well as retaining wall projects. 
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Mr. Shanaa received a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in civil engineering from Kuwait University, as well as a master&rsquo;s degree in civil engineering from the University of Oklahoma. He has performed bridge inspection, analysis and rating and prepared reports documenting deficiencies and recommending repairs. Mr. Shanaa has also worked on land development projects including site planning, drainage systems and storm water management.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=244</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Named one of the Healthiest Employers in Greater Philadelphia]]></title><description><![CDATA[6/9/11 &nbsp;

Philadelphia Business Journal Editor Craig Ey with Pennoni Human Resources Manager Erin Bushnell

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Pennoni is pleased to announce the Philadelphia Business Journal and Presenting Sponsor UnitedHealthcare have recognized Pennoni Associates as a recipient of the Healthiest Employer Award. &nbsp;Pennoni placed among employers in the 500 to 1,499 employees category.
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Contributing to Pennoni&rsquo;s win was its employees&rsquo; embrace of the Healthy Lifestyles programs that are offered as a benefit. Top companies were selected by the Philadelphia Business Journal and the national research firm Healthiest Employers of Indianapolis. They scored nominations based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative information and compared companies results against local and national survey samples.
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Awards were given out during a breakfast held at the WHYY Dorrance H. Hamilton Public Media Commons in Philadelphia. Keynote speakers at the event included WHYY Producer and Daily News food writer Lari Robling and restaurateur Marc Vetri.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=242</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Breaks into Top 100 on ENR’s List of Top Engineering Firms]]></title><description><![CDATA[6/6/11 
Pennoni&nbsp;is pleased to announce its ranking as #92 on Engineering News Record&rsquo;s (ENR) annual list of the Top 500 Design Firms, its first time breaking into the top 100. This new ranking moves Pennoni up 23 spots on the list from last year.
ENR, a publication of McGraw-Hill, publishes Top Firm lists annually. This current listing ranks the largest 500 engineering, architectural, and environmental design firms by revenue and ranks the largest firms in a wide variety of market sectors.
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&quot;It is a milestone for Pennoni Associates to be recognized as one of the Top 100 engineering design firms in the nation,&quot; said Pennoni President and CEO Tony Bartolomeo, PE. &ldquo;Through strategic partnerships and acquisitions, we have been able to expand and grow our business in these still challenging economic times. Excellent professional reputation and providing quality day-to-day service to our clients are paramount goals of the firm. We look forward to continued growth in 2011.&rdquo; 
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Pennoni, which has 950 employees and 28 offices throughout the eastern United States, has rapidly increased in capability and expertise over the last five years. Earlier this year, Pennoni announced its acquisition of Patton Harris Rust and Associates, a professional engineering and land surveying firm with seven offices throughout Virginia and Maryland.
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Pennoni&rsquo;s wide range of professional engineering services include construction services, energy and sustainability, environmental, geotechnical, laboratory testing, landscape architecture, materials testing &amp; inspection, MEP, municipal engineering, planning, site design, structural engineering, survey &amp; geomatics, transportation, and water/wastewater.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=240</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotlight: Pennoni]]></title><description><![CDATA[6/2/11 The Philadelphia Business Journal named Pennoni Associates one of the Healthiest Employers in the Greater Philadelphia area. In its June 2nd print supplement highlighting all of the healthiest employers, Pennoni was given a &ldquo;Spotlight&rdquo; piece and featured a quote from Human Resources Manager Erin Bushnell. To see the piece online, click here, or click on the PDF icon below. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=243</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Done Deal: Local CEOs share their advice for a successful merger or acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[6/2/11 &nbsp;Pennoni President and CEO Tony Bartolomeo, PE, was interviewed for Smart CEO magazine's Philadelphia edition about the role CEOs play in successful mergers and acquisitions. His response was included in a piece called &quot;done deal&quot; alongside reactions from several other area CEOs.
To read the article, click here ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=239</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni’s Erdman Center Project Wins Diamond Honor Award from ACEC]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/25/11 &nbsp;
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PE Reporter, the magazine of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers, included a write-up on the Erdman Center &ndash; Penn Medicine building project, for which Pennoni received a Diamond Honor Award from ACEC. The award was the highest given in the Water Resources category. To read the entire issue, click here. To see the Pennoni article, click on the PDF below. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=237</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Project Engineer Elected President of Local ASCE Younger Members Forum]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/25/11 &nbsp;
Pennoni is pleased to announce that Project Engineer Jeremy Chrzan, PE, PTOE, LEED AP, was recently elected President of the Philadelphia Chapter of the ASCE Younger Members Forum. Also serving on the executive board from Pennoni will be Associate Engineer Kazi Hassan, PE, as Vice President, Project Engineer Jennifer Reigle, PE, as Social Committee Chair, and Graduate Engineer Jesse Gormley, EIT, as College Contacts Chair.
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&ldquo;Over the past 15-years, the YMF has established a terrific program of events and services for our members,&rdquo; said Mr. Chrzan. &ldquo;This year as President, my goal is to build upon those past successes to strengthen and increase our student outreach efforts. We intend to meet with elementary school teachers over the summer to identify how engineering can best be incorporated into their curriculum. The goal is to showcase that Engineering is Fun, while simultaneously helping to teach math and science principals found in the student&rsquo;s standardized tests. Although we&rsquo;re specifically pursuing opportunities to partner with elementary schools, we look forward to working with middle and high school students as opportunities arise.&rdquo;
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The objectives of the Philadelphia Chapter of Younger Members Forum (&quot;YMF&quot;) are to interact with schools and the general public to promote civil engineering, provide networking opportunities, and enhance career development. The membership of YMF includes college students, recent graduates, and young engineers, including registered Professional Engineers, who are 35 years of age and younger. The group hosts technical meetings and discussions, professional development meetings, happy hours, and various volunteer activities throughout the year.
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Teachers interested in...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=238</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Multi-disciplined Engineering & Design Firm Focused on Client Services, by Pennoni Associates]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/24/11 &nbsp;
Pennoni Senior Vice President David DeLizza was interviewed by Peggy Tuck of Industry Today about Pennoni and client service. To listen to the webcast, click here. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=236</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Members in the News – On The Move – Anthony S. Bartolomeo]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/20/11 &nbsp;
In Engineering Inc.&rsquo;s &ldquo;Members in the News&rdquo; section, Pennoni President and CEO Tony Bartolomeo, PE, was spotlighted for his appointment to the Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission, created by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett.
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To read the article, click here ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=234</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni’s PPL Park Project Wins Top Structural Engineering Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/19/11 &nbsp;

Pennoni is pleased to announce that the structural engineering design work completed for PPL Park has received an Outstanding Project of the Year award by the Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineers (DVASE). PPL Park is home to Major League Soccer&rsquo;s newest expansion team, the Philadelphia Union. This is the second year in a row that a Pennoni project has won a DVASE award, having been recognized previously for structural design work on the 101 Walnut Street Condominiums.
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The award was presented May 17th at the 2011 DVASE Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards presentation at Top of the Tower in Philadelphia. Pennoni provided the structural design for PPL Park, including the prominent sideline canopies that cantilever 75 feet toward the pitch. These canopies utilize tensile fabric, making the park the first Philadelphia sports arena to incorporate this material for the protection of its spectators. The overall design of the stadium was a culmination of the close working relationship between the parties involved, including architect Rossetti, consultant Weidlinger Associates, and owner Keystone Sports &amp; Entertainment. The result was a stadium that is both visually stunning and cutting edge.
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Founded in 1991, DVASE is a non-profit membership organization, serving structural engineers from southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and southern New Jersey. DVASE conducts technical and business seminars related to structural engineering, organizes volunteer programs, conducts design competitions in preparation for the national design competition, and gives structural engineers in the region an opportunity to meet other structural engineers. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=233</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Projects Spotlighted at Preservation Alliance Awards Luncheon]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/17/11 
Pennoni is pleased to announce its teaming partners on the Le Meridien Hotel project and the Philadelphia Main Post Office renovation project have won 2011 Grand Jury Awards from the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. Pennoni worked with Blackney Hayes Architects to provide Structural Engineering for the hotel, and worked with Bohlin Cywinski Jackson to provide Civil/Site Engineering services for the Main Post Office.
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Pennoni has provided Structural Engineering for different hotels, and more specifically has provided this type of support to architects for award winning tall building projects in Philadelphia in the past, including the 101 Walnut Street Condominiums. 
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For the Main Post Office, Pennoni was responsible for preparing design documents including grading, drainage, and new utility services for the building that was originally built in the 1930s. The firm also completed LEED documentation for the project and coordinated with Philadelphia agencies such as the Water Department, Streets Department, the Planning Commission, as well as with PennDOT to obtain project approvals.
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The Awards Luncheon, held every May during Preservation Month, was hosted by the Preservation Alliance at the Crystal Team Room in the Wanamaker Building. It is a celebration of the individuals, organizations, businesses and projects that exemplify outstanding achievement in the field of historic preservation throughout the region, and is said to be the largest gathering of preservationists in the region. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=232</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Vice President Mark Celoni Named 2011 Person of the Year by Time for Teens Organization]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/6/11 &nbsp;

Pennoni is pleased to announce that Mark T. Celoni, PE, has been named the 2011 Person of the Year by Time for Teens, a not for profit organization dedicated to providing teenagers with a sensitive, caring and creative environment for healing.
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Mr. Celoni started his career with Pennoni as a co-op, and has been with the firm for the past 23 years. He has managed some of the region&rsquo;s largest projects for Pennoni. Mr. Celoni earned both his BS in Commerce Engineering Sciences and his MS in Engineering Management from Drexel University. He is a licensed engineer in Pennsylvania.
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In addition to his accomplished engineering career, Mr. Celoni finds time to help those in need. Many of his charitable activities focus on assisting children and teens, including his work with the Charter High School for Architecture + Design (CHAD), the ACE Mentoring Program, and UNICO. CHAD is a learning community committed to an innovative program integrating the design process with the mastery of a strong liberal arts education. The school offers each student the opportunity for success and the preparation for life-long learning and responsible citizenship. The ACE Mentor Program serves high school youths who are exploring careers in Architecture, Construction, or Engineering by providing them with mentors who are professionals from leading firms from these fields. The program is designed to engage, inform, and challenge young people. UNICO, whose motto is &ldquo;Service Above Self,&rdquo; is the largest Italian American service organization in the U.S. With UNICO, Mr. Celoni volunteers annually in a...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=229</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Lands on CE News’s Top Civil Firms List]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/6/11 &nbsp;
Pennoni is pleased to announce it has been named to CE News magazine&rsquo;s 2011 list of Top Civil Firms. This is the first time Pennoni has been included on the list, which is comprised of civil engineering firms with $100 million or more in revenue.
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Pennoni, which has 950 employees and 28 offices throughout the eastern United States, has increased both in capability and expertise over the last five years. Earlier this year, Pennoni announced the acquisition of Patton Harris Rust &amp; Associates, a professional engineering and land surveying firm with seven offices throughout Virginia and Maryland.
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Pennoni provides a wide range of professional engineering services, including construction services, energy and sustainability, environmental, geotechnical, laboratory testing, landscape architecture, materials testing &amp; inspection, MEP, municipal engineering, planning, site design, structural engineering, survey &amp; geomatics, transportation, and water/wastewater.
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To see the full list and article in CE News, click here
 ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=230</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcast with Anthony S. Bartolomeo, PE, President and CEO of Pennoni Associates]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/2/11 Pennoni President and CEO Tony Bartolomeo, PE, was recently interviewed for&nbsp;ASCE's Insights podcast. The&nbsp;podcast is a monthly series that features interviews and perspective from civil engineering industry leaders.&nbsp;Mr. Bartolomeo spoke about topics including why young people should be interested in civil engineering and why infrastructure is still important when the government is looking to cut costs. He also shares some of his favorite engineering jokes.
To listen to the podcast, click here ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=228</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improving Road Safety: Free LTAP Programs Help Townships Make Roads Safer for Drivers and Pedestrians]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/1/11 Associate Engineer Todd Trautz was interviewed by Pennsylvania Township News magazine about PennDOT's Local Technical Assistance Program. The article focuses on how Townships can improve the safety of their roads for drivers and pedestrians through programs like the Local Safe Roads Communities Program, which Pennoni is under contract to administer. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=241</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Touch and smell of spring in gardens for the blind]]></title><description><![CDATA[4/29/11 &nbsp;
Senior Landscape Architect Marc Morfei spoke with the Philadelphia Inquirer about the Sensory Garden in Wynnewood Valley Park, for which Pennoni provided design, and was quoted in the following article. 
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To read the article, click here ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=235</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[MU Intersection project firm wins award]]></title><description><![CDATA[4/23/11 The Millersville University student publication, The Snapper, interviewed Senior Engineer Larry Bankert about the intersection improvements project at George and Frederick Streets in Millersville. To read the article, click here. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=227</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[On The Road Again: Maintaining and Improving Infrastructure is a Top Priority for Marcellus Developers]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/29/11 &nbsp;
Vice President and Central / Western PA Regional Principal Steven L. Barber, PE, PTOE was recently interviewed for a feature in Marcellus Shale Coalition Quarterly Magazine. The article, titled &ldquo;On The Road Again,&rdquo; stressed the importance of promoting public-private partnerships to address the infrastructure issues related to Marcellus Shale development and drilling. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=224</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Represented at National Walk@Lunch Kick-Off Breakfast]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/21/11 &nbsp;

Pennoni was recently represented by Human Resources Manager Erin Bushnell, SPHR, at the National Walk@Lunch Day Kick-off Breakfast hosted by Independence Blue Cross. Ms. Bushnell shared Pennoni&rsquo;s healthy living programs and response rates to other company representatives and answered questions on how they can improve their own programs.
Pennoni was selected as a panelist due to the firm&rsquo;s success with employee wellness initiatives. Pennoni encourages healthy living and, in addition to participating in National Walk@Lunch Day, Pennoni encourages employees to participate in programs like Independence Blue Cross&rsquo;s Healthy Rewards Program and to take advantage of discounted health club memberships. Last year, Pennoni was awarded a Healthy Workplace award by the Philadelphia Business Journal and UnitedHealthcare.
National Walk@Lunch Day is an event promoted by Independence Blue Cross to promote walking during employees&rsquo; lunch breaks. This year it will be held on April 27. Nearly 70 employers and more than 9,000 people in the southeastern Pennsylvania region participated in 2010, and the goal is to make this year an even bigger success. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=222</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni to Represent Philadelphia Region at National Surveyor’s Week Kick-off Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/18/11 Pennoni is pleased to announce Staff Surveyor Shaheed Smith, PLS, will be speaking on behalf of the Philadelphia region at the National Society of Professional Surveyors &ldquo;NSPS Surveying USA&rdquo; event taking place outside of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Saturday, March 19th. The affair will serve as a kick-off to National Surveyor&rsquo;s Week and will be one of many events happening around the country involving surveyors from across the nation, as well as Guam and Puerto Rico.
National Surveyor&rsquo;s Week will be taking place from Sunday, March 20th, through Saturday, March 27th. This event is slated to be the largest simultaneous gathering of survey data for the single adjustment by National Geodetic Survey. The goal is that this effort will raise public awareness of the surveying profession and obtain GPS observance of as many monuments as we can populate by gathering simultaneous survey data. During this Saturday&rsquo;s event, Mr. Smith will be answering questions about GPS. 
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Mr. Smith is the Division Manager for Pennoni&rsquo;s Doylestown office and has over 15 years of both field and office experience providing surveying services. He currently serves as the president on the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors&rsquo; Bucks County Chapter. His project experience includes everything from large tract boundary projects and commercial projects, to route and topographic surveys for road and utility construction and high-definition laser scanning, as well as many other types of services. Mr. Smith has performed or coordinated surveys for local, county, state and federal agencies as well as the private sector...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=221</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Honored for Penn Building]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/17/11 Pennoni's recent award for the Erdman Center - Penn Medicine at Valley Forge project from the Amercican Council of Engineering Companies' Pennsylvania Chapter was recently highlighted in the business section of the Daily Local News.
To learn more about the project, click here. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=223</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni’s Lynn W. Williams Lodge Project Wins Conceptor Award from ACEC]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/15/11 

Pennoni is pleased to announce it recently received the American Council of Engineering Companies&rsquo; Delaware Chapter (ACEC Delaware) 2011 Conceptor Award for the Lynn W. Williams Science and Technology Lodge project, the first LEED Platinum certified building in the state of Delaware.
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The Lynn W. Williams Science and Technology Lodge is a dynamic teaching and conference center that not only delivers cutting-edge science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs to Girl Scouts, but also offers flexible meeting space for public and private organizations. With the goal of reducing energy consumption and resources during construction and operation of the building, numerous sustainable strategies were employed. Among them were the use of photovoltaic panels, green and highly reflective roof material and the utilization of rainwater for flushing toilets and irrigation. 
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This award was given during the Delaware Engineering Excellence Awards banquet held at the DuPont Country Club in Wilmington. Hosted by ACEC Delaware, the event honors the highest levels of engineering ingenuity and skill, and salutes Delaware&rsquo;s engineers and their accomplishments. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=219</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni’s Erdman Center Project Wins Diamond Honor Award from ACEC]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/15/11 Pennoni&nbsp;is pleased to announce it recently received an American Council of Engineering Companies&rsquo; Pennsylvania Chapter (ACEC/PA) 2011 Diamond Honor Award in the Water Resources Category for the Erdman Center - Penn Medicine at Valley Forge project. The award, which is the highest in its category, was given during a special banquet held at Hotel Hershey.
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Pennoni provided civil-site design services for the development of the Erdman Center, a LEED certified (pending)&nbsp;three-story, 90,000-square-foot ambulatory care building in Tredyffrin Township. The building houses an imaging suite with radiology, a surgical center, numerous doctors&rsquo; offices, and also serves as a key training site for hundreds of students from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
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Pennoni faced many challenges during the design of this project because of the physical conditions of the site; including wetlands, a floodplain, wooded areas and steep slopes. Since the parcel was created in the 1990s, there have been multiple proposals for the site, however, due to the slope and various constraints, none of the proposals made it through to construction. 
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The project required an environmentally sensitive design. In addition, the karst geology and poor soil conditions of the site ruled out the use of traditional infiltrations. In response, Pennoni utilized various concepts including rain gardens, vegetated swales, protection of existing floodplains and a green roof. In order to gain timely approvals, Pennoni coordinated the collaboration of the Township, County and State governing agencies, which required multiple meetings and iterations to finalize. 
Through its coordination, Pennoni was able to design a stormwater...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=220</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni’s Millersville University Intersection Project Awarded a Diamond Award Certificate from ACEC]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/14/11 
Pennoni&nbsp;is pleased to announce the American Council of Engineering Companies' Pennsylvania Chapter (ACEC/PA) honored the firm with a Diamond Award Certificate for its work on the Millersville University Intersection Improvements project. This award was given in the Small Projects Category.
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As part of Millersville University&rsquo;s expansion plans Pennoni Associates was hired to improve the overall traffic flow through a high traffic signalized intersection. The driving force behind the intersection improvements were to account for impacts on vehicular traffic and for impacts on the already stressed pedestrian environment. The intersection of George Street and Frederick Street makes up a unique and complex transportation hub for local residents, area commuters, university students, and faculty, and the local visually and physically impaired community. This hub is a crossroads for vehicular and pedestrian traffic within the area. Most residents, students and commuters crossing through Millersville pass through the intersection. Additionally, a large number of the students crossed the intersection without using the former pedestrian phase of the traffic signal and some would cross at the midblock location along North George Street to avoid the intersection. With this in mind the University&rsquo;s goal was to develop the signal phasing and the pedestrian facilities to provide a safer crossing. 
By considering the needs of all users during the design and working with the various stakeholders, Pennoni was able to develop a final product that was a success due to the innovative use of integrating new or existing design features at the signalized intersection. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=218</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[News From Our Members - Pennoni Expands In Delaware]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/14/11 Pennoni's recent expansion in&nbsp;Delaware is highlighted in the Delaware Contractrs Association's latest newsletter. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=216</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni President and CEO named to Marcellus Shale Commission]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/9/11 &nbsp;

Pennoni is pleased to announced its President and CEO Anthony S. Bartolomeo, PE, was named to the Marcellus Shale Advisory Commission created by Governor Tom Corbett.&nbsp;
The governor announced the creation of the commission as part of his 2011-12 budget address to the General Assembly in Harrisburg. Bartolomeo, who serves as the Chairman of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, is one of 30 individuals drawn from the environmental community, state and local government and the natural gas industry statewide. The commission will be led by Lt. Governor Jim Cawley.
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&ldquo;This is an exciting opportunity created by the Governor,&rdquo; Bartolomeo said. &ldquo;Bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders, environmental experts and policy makers to ensure that the successful development of the Marcellus Shale gas plan occurs while concurrently protecting the natural and built environment of the Commonwealth, is a significant benefit to the citizens and the economy of Pennsylvania.&rdquo;
The purpose of the Governor&rsquo;s advisory commission is to address the needs and impacts of natural gas development on local communities, as well as promote the efficient, environmentally sound and cost-effect development of Marcellus Shale and other natural gas resources. The commission is to report to Governor Corbett with its findings by late July. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=214</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board Talk: Local CEOs Discuss the Give-and-Take of Board Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/15/11 Pennoni President and CEO&nbsp;Tony Bartolomeo, PE, was interviewed for Smart CEO magazine's Philadelphia edition about the different boards he is a member of and contributes to. His response was included in a piece called &quot;board talk&quot; alongside reactions from several other area CEOs.
To read the article, click here ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=226</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Township Engineers Have Become Jacks-of-All-Trades to Ensure Cost-Effective Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/11/11 Pennsylvania Township News recently featured an article on the changing and expanding role township engineers play in communities. King of Prussia Office Principal Khaled R. Hassan, PE, was interviewed for the story and shared his expertise on the responsibilities &nbsp;and capabilities of a township engineer. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=213</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Selected for Open-End Contract with Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/10/11 
Pennoni was recently selected for the Centrally Held Open-End Contract with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). This contract will require Pennoni to perform an array of services, including civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire-alarm, and other engineering aspects of projects.
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During the six year contract, Pennoni will be available to perform services for any of PASSHE&rsquo;s 14 universities, including Bloomsburg, California, Cheney, Clarion, East Stroudsburg, Edinboro, Indiana, Kutztown, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Millersville, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock, and West Chester. 
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&ldquo;Pennoni takes great pride in working with PASSHE to improve the infrastructure, facilities and environment of Pennsylvania&rsquo;s higher education institutions,&rdquo; said Tony Bartolomeo, P.E., President and CEO of Pennoni. &ldquo;We look forward to continuing our relationship with the&nbsp;state system.&rdquo;
Under the previous 2005 Centrally Held Open-End Contract with PASSHE, Pennoni provided Engineering and Landscape Architectural design solutions for over 50 Individual Work Orders that varied in scope from small tasks to larger more complex challenges throughout the State System. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=212</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[People - Bartolomeo Joins Corbett's Transition Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/18/11 The news of Pennoni President and CEO&nbsp;Tony Bartolomeo joining Governor Corbett's transition team was covered in ASCE&nbsp;News. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=210</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business Briefs: State College Design Firm Expands]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/9/11 
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The Centre Daily Times included Pennoni's announcement of its acquisition of PHR+A in it's Business Briefs section.
 ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=209</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philly Inc. - Pennoni Associates Founder Explains Latest Acquistion]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/4/11 The Philadelphia Inquirer's business columnist Mike Armstrong interviewed Pennoni Founder and Chairman C.R. &quot;Chuck&quot; Pennoni about the firm's acquistion of the DC Group and PHR+A. To read the article, click here. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=217</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Master Plan for Janet J. Housnick & William D. Housenick Memorial Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/4/11 Civil/Site/LA Division Manager Evan J. Stone, ASLA, RLA, LLA, contributed an article on the master plan for the&nbsp;Janet J. Housnick &amp; William D. Housenick Memorial Park to Bethlehem Township's Winter 2011 newsletter. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=206</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Acquires Patton Harris Rust & Associates]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/3/11 &nbsp;
Pennoni Associates, an ENR Top 115 engineering, design and consulting firm headquartered in Philadelphia, has acquired Patton Harris Rust &amp; Associates (PHR+A) headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. Pennoni is pleased to announce the addition of the 175 staff members and seven offices of PHR+A to its family of professional, technical and administrative personnel. Pennoni has been providing multi-disciplined consulting engineering services from offices in the Northeastern United States since 1966, and is now proud to incorporate the PHR+A offices in Maryland and Virginia into its base of operations.
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PHR+A was established in 1952 as a professional engineering and land surveying firm in Northern Virginia. They have a long tradition of providing engineering services to a variety of clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region. PHR+A&rsquo;s professional staff include telecommunications and utility engineers, surveyors, planners, landscape architects, and environmental specialists. Their staff and services will complement and enhance those offered by Pennoni Associates nationally and internationally.
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&ldquo;Pennoni Associates is both pleased and honored to welcome PHR+A into our firm,&rdquo; stated Pennoni Founder and Chairman C.R. &ldquo;Chuck&rdquo; Pennoni, PE. &ldquo;PHR+A has an excellent professional reputation of providing quality engineering services with honesty and integrity for over 60 years while providing a very welcoming place to work. We are confident that this marriage will enhance opportunities for both our clients and our staff, and enable Pennoni Associates to provide a broader range of engineering services both nationally and internationally.&rdquo;
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The addition of PHR+A and their seven offices in Maryland and Virginia enhances Pennoni&rsquo;s size and geographic reach. Prior to the...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=205</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Welcomes Joseph M. Doyle, P.E. as a Senior Engineer]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/29/10 Pennoni is pleased to welcome Joseph M. Doyle, P.E., as a Senior Engineer in its Philadelphia Transportation Division. Mr. Doyle most recently served as the Chief Traffic Engineer for the City of Philadelphia.
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Mr. Doyle is a Professional Engineer with almost 40 years of specialized experience in traffic and street lighting services. He began working for the City as a Graduate Engineer and obtained the positions of Chief Street Lighting Engineer and Chief Traffic Engineer. As Chief Street Lighting Engineer, he was responsible for the maintenance and operation of the city&rsquo;s system of 100,000 streetlights including the modernization of the lighting of the arterial corridors and residential neighborhoods throughout the City. As Chief Traffic Engineer, Mr. Doyle supervised the development of the complete conversion of all City traffic signals to LED technology.
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&ldquo;&rsquo;I've known Joe for more than 30 years.&nbsp;We have crossed paths on projects many times over that period and I&rsquo;ve always been impressed with his knowledge and professionalism,&rdquo; said David Lowdermilk, P.E., Pennoni&rsquo;s Transportation Technology Principal. &ldquo;Joe is an extremely valuable addition to our team and with his experience and knowledge will be a great asset internally to Pennoni and externally to our clients, particularly as we advance further into street lighting and Intelligent Transportation System markets.&rdquo;
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A registered Professional Engineer in the Pennsylvania, Mr. Doyle obtained both a bachelor&rsquo;s and master&rsquo;s degree from Villanova University. He is a long-time member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers and the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. He has published articles on Philadelphia&rsquo;s street...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=204</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/21/10 ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Newsletter&amp;id=203</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is Your Township Engineer, and What Does He Do?]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/20/10 King of Prussia Office Principal Khaled R. Hassan, P.E., wrote an article for Update, the newsletter for the Bucks County Association of Township Officials, explaining the duties and responsibilities of a Township Engineer. Mr. Hassan currently serves as Township Engineer for townships like Limerick and West Conshohocken. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=201</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partnership Creates First "Living Laboratory"]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/16/10 Transportation Builder magazine published an article about the collaborative effort between Pennoni Associates, Drexel University and the Burlington County Bridge Commission to create the Tacony-Palmyra bridge &quot;Living Laboratory.&quot;
The&nbsp;program is the&nbsp;first and only educational opportunity of its kind. The research program will explore how to use technology to transform real structures into living laboratories and project them into the classroom. It also challenges the way engineers are trained, by observing and monitoring how active bridges are designed, operated, and managed over their lifecycles. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=200</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Senior Landscape Architect Speaks at 1st Annual ASCE Green Streets & Highway Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/10/10 Philadelphia Senior Landscape Architect Marc Morfei, RLA, ASLA recently spoke at the 1st annual ASCE Green Streets and Highway Conference in Denver, Colorado. This four-day conference focused on the rapidly-growing nationwide interest in sustainable transportation and promoting sustainability principles and practices. The conference was attended by design consultants and public agencies at the local, state, and federal level, and included sessions that covered topics such as context sensitive solutions, sustainable stormwater design, complete streets, and case studies.
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Mr. Morfei&rsquo;s session was in the &ldquo;Walking and Biking&rdquo; track, and was titled, &ldquo;Regional Trail Spines and Networks&mdash;A Priority Strategy for Greening Streets and Highways.&rdquo; It promoted the recent work Pennoni has done to advance greenway design in and around Philadelphia, including the Center City Greenway, North Delaware Greenway, and Cynwyd Heritage Trail projects. These projects seek to enhance the safety and quality of bicycle and pedestrian facilities within the public right-of-way as part of a sustainable approaching to transportation infrastructure.
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&ldquo;Streets should be more than just for moving traffic,&rdquo; said Mr. Morfei. &ldquo;Our street corridors should be designed for multiple public benefits. Transportation goals balance the needs of vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. Environmental benefits come from infiltrating storm water, and adding shade in the form of street trees. Greenways add a recreation component. And by doing all this, streets become valuable community resources which increase the economic viability of our neighborhoods.&rdquo;
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Mr. Morfei was project manager for the Center City Greenway Connection, which developed recommendations to implement a dedicated bicycle greenway across downtown Philadelphia to connect...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=199</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Completes Acquisition of DC Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/7/10 &nbsp;

Pennoni Associates, an award-winning engineering, design and consulting firm headquartered in Philadelphia, has completed the acquisition of the Design Consultants Group, LLC (DC Group), based in Milton, DE. Pennoni is pleased to announce the addition of the staff members of DC Group to its family of professional, technical and administrative personnel. Pennoni has been providing multi-disciplined consulting engineering services in and around the State of Delaware from their office in Wilmington, and is now proud to serve the region from this newest office in Southern Delaware.
DC Group was established in 1998 by Mark H. Davidson. With over 75 years of combined experience in surveying, engineering and land planning, DC Group provides professional consulting and design services in land planning and development for residential and commercial projects.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m looking forward to a successful partnership,&rdquo; said Davidson. &ldquo;Joining Pennoni will offer exciting opportunities to both our employees and our clients.&nbsp; Pennoni has a reputation for excellent service and I&rsquo;m confident we can maintain quality work and contribute to the growth and success of the firm.&rdquo;
The acquisition of the DC Group and their office in Milton, DE marks the 21st regional office for Pennoni Associates; the firm currently has 775 employees working in eight states providing engineering, design and consulting services. Much of Pennoni&rsquo;s long-term success can be attributed to the excellent customer service they are able to provide by having offices located within the regions they serve.
&ldquo;The working relationship that our Wilmington office has with Mark Davidson fueled Pennoni&rsquo;s interest in adding DC Group...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=198</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bartolomeo Named to Corbett Transition Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/6/10 Pennoni is pleased to announce that firm President and CEO Anthony S. Bartolomeo, PE, has been named to Governor-Elect Tom Corbett&rsquo;s transition team. The transition team is made up of 17 different committees, each examining a specific area of state government. Bartolomeo will serve on the Transportation/Infrastructure Committee.
The members of each of committee, who are volunteering their time, are tasked with reviewing the operations of the state government departments and agencies under the governor&rsquo;s jurisdiction and will prepare a transition report for Governor-Elect Corbett.
&quot;Given the critical condition of both the Commonwealth's infrastructure and its economy, it is imperative that alternative financing strategies be developed to repair, maintain, and upgrade our infrastructure systems. Such strategies likely will include the attraction of private capital investments,&rdquo; stated Bartolomeo. &ldquo;Successful management of our infrastructure systems will give Pennsylvania businesses a competitive advantage in the national and international marketplaces through more efficient movement of the goods and services we produce, which ultimately translates into economic growth and job creation. I am very pleased to be a member of Governor-elect Corbett's Transition Team.&quot;
Bartolomeo is President and CEO of Pennoni Associates, an 800-person multi-disciplinary consulting engineering and design firm headquartered in Philadelphia. He brings to the transition team vast experience, leadership and expertise. Bartolomeo is a civil engineering graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and a licensed Professional Engineer in several states. He has more than 30 years of experience in environmental engineering, coupled with broad experience in relationship development among the federal, state and local government levels,...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=197</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Township Engineer Addressed GSBA]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/1/10 Pennoni Engineer and Springfield Township Engineer Joe Mastronardo addressed the Greater Springfield Business Association at its last dinner meeting, to discuss developments in Springfield. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=196</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[11/22/10 ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Newsletter&amp;id=195</link></item><item><title><![CDATA['Just Give Me Your Ideas' ]]></title><description><![CDATA[11/3/10 The Bethlehem Press covered the kick-off meeting to create a master plan for the Housenick Estate in Bethlehem Township, PA. Civil/Site/LA Division Manager Evan J. Stone, ASLA, RLA, LLA, who&nbsp;will design the park, used the meeting to reach out to the community and stakeholders, telling them no idea would be &quot;too far-fetched.&quot; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=194</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Bridge To The Past]]></title><description><![CDATA[11/1/10 The Cecil Whig newspaper published a story about the reopening of the Lombard Road Bridge in Cecil County, Maryland. The article focuses on a local resident who has been using the bridge for 78 years. Pennoni's John Fabian and Matt Goudy were responsible for the design of the new structure. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=208</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Welcomes Sean Patrick, P.E., as a Senior Bridge Inspection Engineer]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/26/10 
Pennoni is pleased to welcome Sean Patrick, P.E., as a Senior Bridge Inspection Engineer in the Monroeville, PA office. Mr. Patrick most recently served as a Senior Engineer for Wilbur Smith Associates.
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Mr. Patrick is a professional engineer with 16 years of specialized experience in structures management and operations services. His background includes structural design and analysis, bridge construction inspection and NBIS safety and element level inspections. He is also very well versed in the development of bridge inspection reference manuals and training courses for various DOTs and the FHWA.
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&ldquo;We are excited to increase our Bridge Inspection expertise and expand our services to our clients,&rdquo; said Jennifer C. Laning, P.E., Bridge Inspection Practice Leader. &ldquo;Sean is an extremely valuable addition to our team and with his experience and knowledge will be a great asset to Pennoni and our clients.&rdquo;
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A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Mr. Patrick is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Pennsylvania, as well as in Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and Nevada. He is a certified FHWA/NHI Bridge Inspection Instructor, and has taught the comprehensive bridge inspection training program sponsored by the FHWA to well over 2000 other inspectors in 30 different states for government agencies all over the country and Puerto Rico. He was named an &ldquo;Instructor of Excellence&rdquo; by the National Highway Institute in 2009.
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Mr. Patrick currently resides in Wexford, PA with his wife Traci and his three children. He enjoys camping, woodworking and spending time with his young family. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=193</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Means of Marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/1/10 CE News magazine featured an article about how engineering firms, DOTs and professionals are using Twitter in their business. Monroeville Project Engineer Damon Weiss was interviewed and quoted about his personal usage of the site, and mention was made of Pennoni&rsquo;s usage. Check out the article by clicking here. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=207</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[In The Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/1/10 Delaware Today featured an article on the beautiful public spaces in Wilmington, and Pennoni&rsquo;s Cool Spring Reservoir Project was heavily featured. Project Landscape Architect Greg Rishel was interviewed for the piece. &ldquo;It was great to be involved with something you don&rsquo;t often see in a city like Wilmington or a neighborhood like this,&rdquo; Rishel told the magazine
To read the full article, click here ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=225</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Profiles on Industry Professionals - Theodore A. Thomson, Jr.]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/29/10 The Mid&nbsp;Atlantic Real Estate Journal recently featured a industry professional&nbsp;profile of Theodore A.&nbsp;Thomson, Jr., the new Geotechnical Division Manager in the Wilmington office. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=192</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Named a Top Workplace in Delaware]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/20/10 
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Pennoni is pleased to announce that its Wilmington branch has been named a Top Workplace in Delaware by the The News Journal. The 42-person office was ranked 13th among small businesses.
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Pennoni has 21 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and New England. It has previously been named one of the Best Places to Work in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. This is the firm&rsquo;s first time being named a Top Workplace in Delaware.
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To determine the Top Workplaces in Delaware, employees are sent a 21 question survey asking them for their opinions and comments of their workplace. The surveys are conducted by a research company, WorkplaceDynamics LLC, and the programs are run in conjunction with the major newspaper in the regional area. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=191</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Promotes Two New Divisions Managers in its Wilkes-Barre Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/16/10 Pennoni is pleased to announce that Project Managers Stephen Sartori, P.E., and Chad Lello, P.E., have been promoted to Division Managers. Mr. Sartori will manage the Wilkes-Barre office&rsquo;s Transportation division, taking over for Christine Taras, P.E., who will continue to run the firm&rsquo;s Lehigh Valley Transportation Division. Mr. Lello will manage the Civil/Site/Landscape Architecture Division, taking over from Joseph Mullen, P.E., who will continue to serve the firm as Wilkes-Barre Office Principal.
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Mr. Sartori has over 10 years of experience in Transportation and Traffic Engineering and has worked on several significant projects in the Wilkes-Barre area. His specialties include roadway design, drainage design, cross section design, and utility relocation. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania.
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Mr. Lello&rsquo;s primary focus has been on the evaluation and design of civil engineering and land development projects. His experience includes the design and layout of new roads and pavements and design of stormwater conveyance and management systems for numerous projects. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania and is also a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control.
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&ldquo;Stephen and Chad have been essential parts of our firm, and with their new assignments will continue to strengthen and expand our office,&rdquo; said Joseph Mullen, P.E., Vice President and Wilkes-Barre Office Principal. 
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Mr. Sartori is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He is currently affiliated with the American Society of Highway Engineers. Mr. Sartori resides in Clarks Summit, PA with his wife and son. He...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=190</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Promotes Khaled R. Hassan, P.E. to King of Prussia Office Principal]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/8/10 Pennoni is pleased to announce that Khaled (Khal) R. Hassan, P.E., has been promoted to Office Principal of the firm&rsquo;s King of Prussia office. He will replace Andrew J. Pennoni, P.E., who will be focusing on his responsibilities as the firm&rsquo;s Inspection and Testing Technology Principal, a group that has significantly expanded over the past few years.
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Mr. Hassan previously served as a Senior Engineer for the Civil/Site/Landscape Architecture Division. Coming from a background of broad knowledge and expertise in Civil/Site Engineering, Mr. Hassan has over 17 years of experience in design and construction management, stormwater management and sanitary sewers, road culverts, stream rehabilitation projects, among other types of projects. He also possesses extensive knowledge in project management, zoning and land development. Mr. Hassan has significant experience with public presentations through his role as a Borough and Township Engineer.
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&ldquo;Khal has been a consistently solid performer, and this is a great opportunity for him to grow within the firm,&rdquo; stated Pennoni COO Nelson Shaffer. &ldquo;The move also puts Khal closer to his client base in Montgomery and Bucks Counties.&rdquo;
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In his new role as Office Principal, Mr. Hassan will manage the day to day operations for the King of Prussia office, as well as work to cultivate new and existing clients.
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Mr. Hassan is a graduate of Temple University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a Past President of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers&rsquo; Philadelphia Chapter. 
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Mr....]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=189</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Promotes Jeffrey P. Arch to New York Office Principal]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/7/10 
Pennoni is pleased to announce Jeffrey P. Arch, P.E. has been promoted to Office Principal for the firm&rsquo;s New York City office. He will succeed Fred Lindquist P.E., who will be supporting the growth of the firm&rsquo;s newly opened office in Berlin, Connecticut.
In his new role as Office Principal, Mr. Arch will manage the day to day operations for the New York office, as well as work to cultivate new and existing clients.
&nbsp;&ldquo;Jeff has years of experience in the New York City and state markets and we look forward to him expanding the firm&rsquo;s presence there,&rdquo; said Nelson Shaffer, Pennoni&rsquo;s Chief Operating Officer. &ldquo;Jeff&rsquo;s experience, engineering prowess and leadership skills made him an excellent choice as our New York City Office Principal.&rdquo;
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Mr. Arch was recently hired and will continue to manage Pennoni's transportation practice in New Jersey, New York, and the New England states. He specializes in traffic engineering, Intelligent Transportation System operations and Project Management. Mr. Arch has 10 years of experience with a major IT company, complemented by additional 14 years with other transportation companies and the public sector in the United States. 
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Mr. Arch is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He also earned a Master of Science degree in Transportation Engineering from Villanova University. A resident of Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Mr. Arch and his wife, Cathleen, have three daughters, Sarah, Madeleine, and Courtney. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=188</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Welcomes Theodore Thomson as a Geotechnical Division Manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/25/10 
Pennoni is pleased to welcome Theodore Thomson, Jr., Ph.D., P.E., LEED AP as a Geotechnical Division Manager in the Wilmington office. Mr. Thomson most recently served as a Senior Project Manager for Duffield Associates.
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Mr. Thomson has 15 years of experience in foundation design and construction, and geotechnical instrumentation. He studied Civil Engineering and received his bachelor&rsquo;s and master&rsquo;s degrees from the University of Delaware, and received his Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts. He has served as adjunct faculty at the University of Delaware teaching classes in Foundation Design to both undergraduate and graduate students.
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&ldquo;We are excited to increase our Geotechnical Engineering expertise and expand our services to our clients,&rdquo; said Edward Sander, P.E., Vice President and Geotechnical Engineering Principal. &ldquo;Ted is a valuable addition to our team and with his experience and knowledge will be a great asset to Pennoni and our clients.&rdquo;
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Mr. Thomson is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Delaware and an LEED accredited professional. He currently serves as a Director for the Philadelphia Section of the ASCE and is a Past Chair of the Delaware Valley Geo-Institute. Mr. Thomson also participates with Geo-Institute on a national basis. Mr. Thomson was recently recognized as the 2010 Geotechnical Engineer of the Year by the Philadelphia Section of ASCE.
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Mr. Thomson currently resides in Wilmington with his daughter, Courtney. He is an avid fisherman and enjoys spending time at the beach and volunteering at local stream and river cleanups.  ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=187</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Ranked as a Top Architectural / Engineering / Construction Firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/20/10 &nbsp;
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Pennoni&nbsp;is pleased to announce that it has been ranked as a Top Architectural / Engineering / Construction Firm by Public Works Magazine. Pennoni has received this honor for six consecutive years.
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&ldquo;We are pleased to once again be recognized as one of the leading public works engineering firms in the nation,&rdquo; stated Pennoni President and CEO Anthony S. Bartolomeo, P.E. &ldquo;We at Pennoni Associates are excited to be on the leading edge of education and technology application, assisting our clients in cost-effective management of their infrastructure assets.&rdquo; 
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Listed in alphabetical order, the firms were announced in the July 2010 edition of the magazine. As a service to their readers, Public Works Magazine published its annual list providing information about the most important AEC firms in the country. To gather the data, the magazine&rsquo;s editors sent out two surveys: one to AEC firms across the United States that work with public entities and one to readers who work for public works departments.
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&nbsp;&ldquo;It is becoming quite apparent to many Americans that our Nation&rsquo;s infrastructure is directly connected to our economic vitality,&rdquo; added Mr. Bartolomeo. &ldquo;A major ambition of the United States is to double our export of goods and services in the next five years. Success in this initiative will have a significant positive impact on our economy in many ways, like job creation, balance of payments, and economic development. National investment in the infrastructure necessary to produce and transport such goods and services to the International Marketplace must be a priority of our...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=185</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Moves Up on Engineering News Record’s Top 200 Environmental List]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/10/10 &nbsp;&nbsp;
Pennoni Associates is pleased to announce its ranking as #184 on the Engineering News Record&rsquo;s (ENR) 2010 list of the Top 200 Environmental Firms, up eight spots from 2009. Pennoni&rsquo;s Environmental services make up 24% of its total gross revenue, focusing on air, solid and hazardous waste, water and wastewater for our chemical, commercial, industrial, and mining clients. 
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ENR, a publication of McGraw-Hill, published the list in its July 2010 issue. This annual listing ranks the top 200 firms that profit from sustainability and resource cleanup, protection and reuse. The report includes tables showing the most vigorous markets and the top firms in all environmental fields, design/consulting studies, construction remediation, hazardous waste, nuclear waste, water treatment/supply, waste/storm water treatment, air-pollution control, environmental management and environmental sciences. 
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&ldquo;We are proud to have improved our position on the list of the largest and most successful environmental companies in the United States,&rdquo; stated Kevin J. Davis, P.E., Pennoni Vice President and Environmental Technology Principal. &ldquo;We look forward to our continued success as we assist our clients with their environmental matters.&rdquo; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=182</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[State College Engineer Appointed to Transportation Board Committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/9/10 Highway Builder magazine, the official publication of the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors, highlighted State College Engineer Mark Hood's appointment to the Transportation Reseach Board. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=181</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior Vice President Daniel DiMucci Receives Designing Futures Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/4/10 
From left: Rob Fenza, Daniel DiMucci, Briand Berson. Photo Courtesy of DonAustin Photography
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Senior Vice President Daniel DiMucci Receives Designing Futures Award
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Senior Vice President Daniel S. DiMucci recently received the Designing Futures Award from the Charter High School for Architecture + Design. The award is given every year at the school's annual champagne breakfast to those professionals that distinguish themselves in preparing future leaders in Designing&nbsp;the Future.&nbsp;Other recipients included Liberty Property Trust&rsquo;s Executive Vice President and COO Rob Fenza, and Director of Leasing, Brian Berson. More than 300 professional designers and guests attended this year&rsquo;s event, held on the plaza of the new Comcast Tower in&nbsp;Center City, Philadelphia.
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Pennoni is pleased to announce that the students of its WorkReady/ACE Mentor Programs will be partnering with American Red Cross to hold a blood drive at the firm&rsquo;s Philadelphia headquarters on August 10, 2010 from 9 a.m. &ndash; 3 p.m. Pennoni is requesting support and participation in this drive as an opportunity to demonstrate the firm&rsquo;s continued commitment to our community.
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Pennoni Associates
3001 Market St., 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Tuesday August 10, 2010
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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The Philadelphia Office Library
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To sign-up Click Here
Recipient Stories/Why We&rsquo;re Donors:&nbsp; Click Here
Donor Eligibility Guidelines: Click Here or call 1 800 GIVE LIFE
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Questions? &nbsp;Please contact Julia Calahan at 215-222-3000 x3309 or jcalahan@pennoni.com
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WorkReady Philadelphia&nbsp;is a system of programs supported by a broad-based partnership dedicated to building the region&rsquo;s future workforce. Through strategic investments of public, private and foundation funds, WorkReady programs help improve educational and economic outcomes for thousands of young people each year.
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The ACE Mentor Program&rsquo;s mission is to&nbsp;engage, excite and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in the integrated construction industry through mentoring; and to support their continued advancement in the industry through scholarships and grants.
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Pennoni is a business with a social conscience, one that gives back to the community with time, talents, and financial support, working with several organizations that improve the quality of life for our fellow citizens. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=179</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Specific Peer Review Guidelines: A Professional Odyssey]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/1/10 Philadelphia Structural Division Manager D. Matthew Stuart, P.E., S.E., F.ASCE, SECB had an article published in the August issue of STRUCTURE magazine. The article, titled &quot;Project Specific Peer Review Guidlines: A Professional Odyssey&quot; is about industry guildelines for structural peer reviews. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=184</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Welcomes Cory H. Greene, P.E., PTOE as a Senior Engineer ]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/27/10 &nbsp;
Pennoni Associates is pleased to welcome Cory H. Greene, P.E., PTOE as a Senior Engineer in the Mechanicsburg office. Mr. Greene most recently served as a Traffic Engineer for SRF &amp; Associates, New York.
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Mr. Greene has 14 years of experience in design and traffic impact analyses. His areas of expertise include analysis of traffic flow, on-site/internal circulation patterns, intersection geometric design, traffic signal design, accident investigations, traffic data collection and management, which include turning movement counts, delay, gap, speed, and conflict studies. Mr. Greene will use his talents to help Pennoni&rsquo;s clients meet their objectives.
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&ldquo;It&rsquo;s exciting to have Cory join the company and I know that he will provide an excellent resource to our internal staff and our clients,&rdquo; said Regional Transportation Technology Principal Todd Morris, P.E. &ldquo;His experience and knowledge will be a great asset to Pennoni and our clients.&rdquo; 
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An Alumnus of the Rochester Institute of Technology, Mr. Greene is an associate member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers and the American Consulting Engineers Council. He has knowledge of a variety of software programs such as AutoCad, Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM 3D modeling, SIDRA, and AutoTurn. &nbsp;
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Mr. Greene is currently in the process of relocating from Rochester, New York, to the Mechanicsburg area with his wife Mackensie, stepson Dillon, and two-year old son Chase. He and his family enjoy camping, hiking and riding motorcycles.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=178</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Vice President Presents Paper at IABMAS Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/19/10 Vice President and Transportation Technology Principal David S. Lowdermilk, P.E., presented a paper, co-authored by Emin Aktan, Ph.D., Lawrence Egan, P.E., and John Prader, to the International Conference on Bridge Maintenance, Safety and Management at their international conference in Philadelphia, PA on July 14, 2010. This paper, titled Structural Health Monitoring of Signature Bridges:&nbsp; An Engineer&rsquo;s Perspective, outlines the successful use of bridge sensor technology in assisting inventory owners in making informed and cost-effective decisions.
Mr. Lowdermilk also serves as Principal of Intelligent Infrastructure Systems (IIS), a division of Pennoni Associates.&nbsp; The mission IIS is to offer world-class applications of the most reliable monitoring, modeling and decision tools and technologies, together with the engineering support and experience of highly respected practicing engineers, to aid infrastructure owners as they preserve and renew their key assets. He has represented the civil engineering community as an expert several times in both print and television interviews, as well as being recognized as the Delaware Valley Engineer of the Year in 2009.
Mr. Lowdermilk can be reached via telephone at 215-222-3000, or via email at dlowdermilk@pennoni.com.
Please click the PDF link below to review the paper titled&nbsp;Structural Health Monitoring of Signature Bridges:&nbsp; An Engineer&rsquo;s Perspective. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=186</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[6/14/10 ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Newsletter&amp;id=177</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Jumps Ahead on ENR Top Design Firm List]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/19/10 &nbsp;

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Pennoni Associates, an award-winning consulting engineering and design firm headquartered in Philadelphia, is pleased to announce its ranking as #115 on the Engineering News Record&rsquo;s (ENR) annual list of the Top 500 Design Firms. This new ranking moves Pennoni up 16 spots on the list from last year.
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ENR, a publication of McGraw-Hill, published the list in its April 2010 issue. This annual listing ranks the largest 500 engineering, architectural, and environmental design firms by revenue and ranks the largest firms in a wide variety of market sectors.
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&quot;It is quite rewarding for Pennoni Associates to once again be recognized as one of the leading engineering design firms in the Nation, especially given the state of the economy in 2009&quot;, said Pennoni President and CEO Tony Bartolomeo. &quot;It has been the toughest global financial storm in our 44-year history, and we, as many firms, have had to make some difficult decisions during the year. We believe that the beginning of a recovery is still several quarters away in our industry, and we must continue to manage our business quite conservatively for that period. However, we continue to service our clients day-to-day, with our paramount goal being an Excellent Professional Reputation. This culture carries us through these difficult times.&quot; 
Pennoni, a firm that has approximately 800 employees and 21 offices throughout the eastern United States, has rapidly increased in capability and expertise over the last five years. Pennoni provides a wide range of professional engineering services, including construction services, energy and sustainability, environmental, geotechnical,...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=176</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior Environmental Scientist Becomes a Certified Safety Professional]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/11/10 Pennoni Associates is pleased to announce that Senior Environmental Scientist R. Alan Lloyd, CIH, recently passed the exam to become a Certified Safety Professional (CSP). &nbsp;For the past two years, Mr. Lloyd has studied and taken continuing education classes in preparation for the exam.&nbsp; Mr. Lloyd is participating in the development of the American Society of Safety Engineer&rsquo;s (ASSE) first local section in Delaware, and earning this certification will enhance Lloyd&rsquo;s involvement on Pennoni&rsquo;s Health and Safety Committee.
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&ldquo;We are happy to know that Alan&rsquo;s hard work has resulted in this significant accomplishment,&rdquo; said Kevin J. Davis, P.E., a Pennoni Vice President and Principal in Charge of Environmental Services. &ldquo;We predict this will allow us to better serve our existing and new clients as well as the firm through his role as Chairman of the Health and Safety Committee.&rdquo; 
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Certified Safety Professionals specialize in protecting workers, the public, property and the environment by indentifying, evaluating, and controlling hazards. The CSP directs safety programs at a corporate level to reduce risk and loss. &ldquo;Becoming a CSP elevates a safety professional to the top of his or her field,&rdquo; said Steven Schoolcraft, Examination Director for BCSP.
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The Board of Certified Safety Professionals, governed by 13 directors with seven membership organizations, establishes standards for and verifies minimum competency in professional safety practice. BCSP also evaluates CSPs for compliance with re-certification requirements. Since 1969, almost 20,000 individuals have achieved the Certified Safety Professional certification. Currently, more than 11,000 hold people the CSP. More information about BCSP, the...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=175</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Names Stacey McPeak as Chief Financial Officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/3/10 Pennoni Associates is pleased to announce that Stacey M. McPeak, CPA has been named by the Board of Directors as the firm&rsquo;s Chief Financial Officer, effective May 3, 2010.
&ldquo;After many years of service as Controller, Stacey is a great fit for these expanded responsibilities,&rdquo; said Anthony S. Bartolomeo, P.E., Pennoni&rsquo;s President and CEO. &ldquo;Both our clients and staff have had personal interaction with Stacey and are aware of both her capabilities and steadfast dedication to Pennoni over her 19-year career with our firm.&rdquo; 
McPeak, a resident of Newtown Square, previously served as Vice President and Controller.&nbsp; She has been responsible for implementing and managing the financial reporting system and for allocations, transfer pricing, consolidations, and tax return preparation. McPeak has extensive experience in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Administration of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP), and manages banking relationships including credit line negotiations. She joined Pennoni Associates in 1991, and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with six years public accounting experience prior to joining Pennoni. McPeak earned her BS in Accounting and MS in Taxation from Widener University.
Eric L. Flicker, P.E., Pennoni&rsquo;s outgoing CFO, will become a part-time Senior Consultant supporting a variety of special assignments with the firm&rsquo;s new initiatives in corporate growth and development. He will also assist with overall facilities procurement and be a support to the administrative areas where he has had experience. 
&ldquo;I thank Eric for his excellent service to Pennoni Associates, as he was an integral part of our successful growth in the past...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=174</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Recognized as a Healthy Workplace by the Philadelphia Business Journal United and UnitedHealthcare]]></title><description><![CDATA[4/29/10 
The Philadelphia Business Journal and Presenting Sponsor UnitedHealthcare have recognized Pennoni Associates as a recipient for the Healthy Workplace Award! The recognition notes that Pennoni is clearly dedicated to incorporating health in the workplace. The firm will be recognized for its efforts at a celebratory awards program on Wednesday, June 2nd.&nbsp;
Contributing to Pennoni&rsquo;s win was its employees&rsquo; embrace of the Healthy Lifestyles programs that are offered through the firm and its benefits providers.&nbsp;&nbsp; Top companies were selected by an eight-person panel made up of Philadelphia Business Journal staff and independent judges. They scored nominations based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative information about company wellness programs and perks. Judges singled out workplaces with abundant fitness ideas, creative wellness programs and incentives that foster healthy lifestyles.
Pennoni and the other award recipients will be recognized in the June 4th edition of the Philadelphia Business Journal.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=173</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni President Recognized as a Strong Advocate for Corporate Responsibility to the Environment]]></title><description><![CDATA[4/5/10 Pennoni Associates is pleased to share that the Pennsylvania Environmental Council&rsquo;s (PEC) Board of Directors has elected Pennoni President and CEO Anthony S. Bartolomeo, P.E., as its Chairman. The President and CEO for PEC, Don Welsh, announced the news late last week.
&ldquo;Tony is a seasoned environmental business leader who works tirelessly on PEC&rsquo;s behalf,&rdquo; said Welsh. &ldquo;He is well-known for his work on charitable endeavors and believes that he should work as hard at his pro-bono work as for his clients.&nbsp; He will be a great asset to PEC as we celebrate our past 40 years and look forward to future success.&rdquo;
Bartolomeo is President and CEO of Pennoni Associates, an 800-person multi-disciplinary consulting engineering and design firm headquartered in Philadelphia. He comes to PEC with vast experience, leadership and expertise.&nbsp; His strong belief in corporate responsibility to our planet and its environment has led him to serve as a leader in several organizations devoted to conservation and regeneration of our planet and its resources. These include PEC, where he has been an active Board Member for more than 10 years and previously served as Chairman of the Governance Committee and Vice-Chairman of the Board, and the Philadelphia Global Water Initiative (PGWI) for which he is a Founding Board Member and Finance Committee Chairman.
Bartolomeo is a civil engineering graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and a licensed Professional Engineer in several states. He has more than 30 years experience in environmental engineering, coupled with broad experience in relationship development among the federal,...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=170</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Welcomes Matthew Stuart, P.E., SE, SECB, as the Philadelphia Structural Division Manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/26/10 
Pennoni Associates, an award-winning consulting engineering firm headquartered in Philadelphia, is pleased to welcome Matthew Stuart, P.E., SE, SECB as Philadelphia Structural Division Manager. Mr. Stuart most recently served as a Senior Project Manager for CMX of Manalapan, NJ.
Mr. Stuart has over 30 years of experience designing and engineering a wide range of project types. He specializes in structural design, analysis, rehabilitation and adaptive reuse. As Manager, Mr. Stuart will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Philadelphia Structural Division.
&ldquo;Matthew is an excellent addition to the Pennoni Structural Engineering group,&rdquo; stated Richard D. Roberts, P.E., Vice President and Structural Technology Principal. &ldquo;In addition to his depth of technical knowledge and design experience, Matthew is very client focused and has established many long term clients. We are very pleased to have him join our team.&rdquo;
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An alumnus of Auburn University, Mr. Stuart earned a Bachelor of Science degree and graduated Cum Laude. He is a Fellow with the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and a Charter Member of the ASCE Structural Engineering Institute (SEI). He is also a member of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the New Jersey Structural Engineering Association (NJSEA).
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Mr. Stuart is a resident of Hamilton, NJ with his wife, Linnie. In his free time, Mr. Stuart enjoys kayaking, hiking, white water rafting, and writing articles for technical magazines.
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&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=168</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Honors Aqua America Chairman and CEO Nicholas DeBenedictis with Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/19/10 
Pennoni has bestowed its&nbsp;2010 Ellipse Award to Aqua America Chairman and CEO Nicholas DeBenedictis. The Ellipse Award for the Improvement of Quality of Life Through Infrastructure is given annually by Pennoni to a member of the community who has improved the quality of life of those around him or her through continued improvements to or investment in infrastructure. The award was presented to Mr. DeBenedictis at the annual Ellipse Gala, held March 6, 2010 at the Waterworks Restaurant and Lounge.
Mr. DeBenedictis has led Aqua America in fulfilling its mission to its customers: the reliable delivery of quality drinking water&mdash;a service that is basic to the quality of life enjoyed in the United States&mdash;and the environmentally responsible disposal of wastewater. The company&rsquo;s commitment to providing quality water and wastewater services and the capital investment in key water and wastewater infrastructure have thrived under Mr. DeBenedictis&rsquo; stewardship.
Mr. DeBenedictis considers the health of our nation&rsquo;s infrastructure to be a top priority, and has led Aqua America to invest more than a billion dollars to improve its plants, tanks, distribution systems and other infrastructure. His vision of a world where everyone has access to clean drinking water and good sanitation, as well as his ability to lead change to make those visions a reality, is among the many reasons that he has been chosen as the recipient of the 2010 Ellipse Award.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=167</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/17/10 ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Newsletter&amp;id=166</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge Monitoring Program Aimed at Operations, Education]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/1/10 Civil Engineering magazine published an article about the unique bridge monitoring program being used at the Tacony-Palmyra bridge by the Burlington County Bridge Commission. The program is a partnership between the Commission, Pennoni, and Drexel University. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=183</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nathan M. Cline, PE, SEO, Receives Young Engineer of the Year Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/28/10 Pennoni's Nathan M. Cline, PE, SEO, has recently received the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers (PSPE) Delaware County Chapter Young Engineer of the Year Award. Mr. Cline is the Municipal Division Manager for Pennoni&rsquo;s West Chester office.
Mr. Cline&rsquo;s experience as a Municipal Engineer has proven to be valuable to many communities throughout the region. He is experienced in the design, permitting, contract administration and construction surveillance of public infrastructure improvements including stormwater, road improvements and sanitary sewer projects. In his capacity as Township Engineer, he is also knowledgeable in the administration and review of subdivision and land development plans, code compliance, and erosion and sediment control permit reviews.
&ldquo;Nate is a great engineer and a true leader. He has been an exemplary contributor through his service to the engineering industry and the community,&rdquo; stated David Pennoni, PE, Vice President of Pennoni Associates. &quot;He is well deserving of this prestigious award.&rdquo;
Mr. Cline was born on June 16, 1978 in Latrobe, PA and is now a five year resident of Haverford Township, Delaware County, PA. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Villanova University in 2000 and a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from Drexel University in 2008. He is an active member of the community through numerous appointments as Township Engineer and frequently attends Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board meetings for the townships he represents. Nate is a member of several industry organizations, including the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), PA Association...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=164</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Hires Jeffrey P. Arch, PE, as Senior Engineer]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/27/10 
Jeffrey P. Arch, PE, has joined Pennoni as a&nbsp;Senior Engineer in its Transportation Technology. Licensed in NJ, PA, MD and VA, Mr. Arch will work out of Pennoni&rsquo;s Cedar Knolls, NJ office. Most recently, Mr. Arch served as Regional Vice President of Telvent (formerly PB Farradyne) in New York, NY.
Mr. Arch specializes in Intelligent Transportation Systems and Project Management. He has 10 years of experience with a major IT company, complemented by additional 14 years with other transportation companies and the public sector in the United States. As Senior Engineer, Mr. Arch will be charged with managing Pennoni's transportation practice in New Jersey, New York, and the New England states.
&ldquo;Jeff is a major addition to our Transportation practice,&rdquo; stated David S. Lowdermilk, P.E., Vice President and Transportation Technology Principal. &ldquo;His knowledge and expertise in the northeast will permit him to immediately step in and begin our growth in New Jersey, New York and New England. Additionally, Jeff&rsquo;s expertise in Intelligent Transportation Systems will further strengthen this market for Pennoni.&rdquo;
Mr. Arch is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He also earned a Master of Science degree in Transportation Engineering from Villanova University. A resident of Lawrenceville, NJ, Mr. Arch and his wife, Cathleen, have three daughters, Sarah, Madeleine, and Courtney.
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Jerry V. DeRosa, CHMM, Pennoni&rsquo;s Monroeville Environmental Division Manager, was elected Vice President-President Elect to the Three Rivers Chapter of the Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers (TRC-ACHMM). His term will be for 2010-2011.&nbsp;
Mr. DeRosa is a Senior Environmental Scientist with over 23 years of experience in the environmental field. Mr. DeRosa is a graduate of Slippery Rock University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Sciences. Additionally, he is active professionally on a local and national level. He serves on the Board of Directors for two organizations: the Three Rivers Chapter of the Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers (TRC-ACHMM) and the Allegheny Land Trust (ALT).
The TRC-ACHMM has over 180 members and affiliates throughout the Western PA region. These individuals are primarily Environmental, Health &amp; Safety professionals who work in the manufacturing, commercial business, consulting, education, and governmental sectors. The TRC-ACHMM is a chapter of the national Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals; which includes 66 chapters throughout the country.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=162</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water Under the Bridge: How to Combat Scour Problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/4/10 Pennsylvania is known as one of the most flood-prone states in the nation. Townships in the northeastern part of the state, especially, are still dealing with extensive infrastructure damage that several floods over the past few years have left behind. Pennoni's Jeremy Colello, PE, discusses how flooding has led to many bridge failures, often due to scour, or erosion of the soil around the bridge foundation. These failures have forced townships and the state Department of Transportation to develop emergency construction or rehabilitation plans, while residents, school buses, and delivery trucks struggle to find alternate routes to their destinations. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=161</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/17/09 ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Newsletter&amp;id=160</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Planner Mentors Students for Future Cities Competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/16/09 Joseph Luste, PP, Ph.D, Pennoni's Philadelphia&nbsp;Chief Planner, will be participating in the 18th Annual Future City Competition in Philadelphia, PA as a mentor for The Girard College Middle School, located on Girard Avenue in Philadelphia. This competition will take place on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the Sheet Metal Workers Union on Delaware Avenue in Philadelphia.
For 18 years the National Engineers Week Future City&trade; Competition has been challenging seventh and eighth graders to create the cities of tomorrow while encouraging their interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through hands-on applications. The 2009-2010 Future City competition continues this tradition by challenging students to address the real world issue of affordable and green housing. Each team entered in the competition must work with a teacher and a volunteer engineer mentor as they create their cities of the future. This is the 1st year Mr. Luste has worked with students participating in the competition.
Themed Providing An Affordable Living Space For People Who Have Lost Their Home Due to a Disaster or Financial Emergency, this year&rsquo;s Future City Competition will attract more than 33,000 students from 1,100 middle schools in regions located across the country. Philadelphia is one of nearly 40 regions taking part in this year&rsquo;s competition. Participating students are asked to design a model of their city using SimCity 4 Deluxe software, provided by Electronic Arts, and then build a physical model of the city using recycled materials. They will also write a research essay describing their design and a second narrative...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=159</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[William J. Bury Joins Pennoni's Monroeville Office as Senior Project Manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[11/10/09 
William J. Bury has joined Pennoni Associates as a&nbsp;Senior Project Manager&nbsp;in its Monroeville, PA office. Mr. Bury has 43 years of experience and will serve in Pennoni&rsquo;s Transportation Division.
Most recently, Mr. Bury served as a Transportation Engineer for a nationally known engineering firm. He is experienced in the development of highway design and the preparation of highway construction drawings involving right-of-way, utilities, sediment and erosion control, interchange contour grading, drainage, signing, lighting, traffic signals, pavement markings and delineation, cross-sections, scheduling estimates and constructability reviews. He has a comprehensive understanding of AASHTO design policies, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, standards and specifications.
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s exciting to have Bill on board and I know that his experience and knowledge will be a great asset to Pennoni and our clients,&rdquo; stated Todd Morris, P.E., Regional Transportation Technology Principal. &ldquo;With Bill on our staff the level of our design services to our clients will continue to be our number one priority.&rdquo;

Mr. Bury earned an AS degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Dean Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh, PA. He also holds a degree in Field Survey from the Community College of Allegheny County. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=156</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Receives Recognition for Work on New York Building]]></title><description><![CDATA[11/6/09 
In October 2009, the Mid-Atlantic Precast Association (MAPA) honored Pennoni Associates as part of the project&nbsp;team for its work on the newly constructed Samuel A. Ramirez Building. The award given was the Design &rsquo;09 Housing Award of Merit.
Working for client Architectural Precast Inc, Pennoni provided specialty structural engineering design and detailing of a ribbed architectural precast fa&ccedil;ade on the nine-story building, located in the historical district of New York City, Tribeca.
The project combined the area&rsquo;s historic nature with its residential presence through careful planning. The team used thirteen different precast window radii to match the 9-story structure's surrounding architecture. Dark red precast panels, designed with protruding fins reminiscent of turn-of-the-century warehouse architecture, provide a historic flavor to the building. The top floor features a row of smaller radius windows on fluted precast panels capped with a wide cornice, designed to be aesthetically compatible with the top floors on nearby buildings. With little room for a large crane and a 15-minute delivery window, the erection of the project took only two weeks.
Four floors of the multi-million dollar precast structure are home to the corporate headquarters of Samuel A. Ramirez and Company, Inc., one of the largest municipal bond underwriters in the United States. The other floors in the building contain a mix of upscale residential and commercial space.
In total, over 110 pieces, or 12,000 sq. ft., of precast was used to preserve the essence of Tribeca's historic past. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=157</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chad L. Gaulrapp, PE, CME, Promoted to Division Manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/29/09 
Chad L. Gaulrapp, PE, CME, has been promoted to Civil/Site/Landscape Architecture Division Manager of&nbsp;Pennoni's&nbsp;Haddon Heights, NJ office. He has been with the firm for eight years and most recently served as Senior Engineer. Mr. Gaulrapp will take over for James J. Maddonni, PE, PLS, who will be now heading Pennoni&rsquo;s Design/Build program.
A Registered Professional Engineer in NJ and PA, Mr. Gaulrapp specializes in land development. In his new role, he will be responsible for the day-to-day functions of the division.
&ldquo;Over the last eight years, I have had the opportunity to watch Chad develop into both an excellent engineer and a leader for the Site Design staff in Haddon Heights,&rdquo; said Edward Pluciennik, PE, Senior Vice President and Site Design Technology Principal. &ldquo;I am looking forward to Chad continuing his success as both an engineer and a leader as Division Manager for Haddon Heights Site Design. I am excited to see what the future holds for their group.&rdquo;
Mr. Gaulrapp earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Clarkson University and is currently a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the New Jersey Society of Municipal Engineers (NJSME). A resident of Hainesport, NJ, with his wife, Jennifer, Mr. Gaulrapp has two sons, Cory and Ryan. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=151</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vice President Leads Design Build Initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/29/09 
James J. Maddonni, PE, PLS, CME will now be in charge of&nbsp;Pennoni's Design Build Initiatives.
Mr. Maddonni currently serves as Vice President for Pennoni and is a Registered Professional Engineer in NJ and a Professional Land Surveyor. He is also a NJ Certified Municipal Engineer. Mr. Maddonni has extensive experience in providing civil engineering services for residential, industrial and commercial land development projects, covering all aspects of design from initial planning and project layout to final detailed design and construction.
Mr. Maddonni earned a BS degree in Civil Engineering from Drexel University Evening College and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Ace Mentor Program in South Jersey. 
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=152</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inc. Magazine Lists Pennoni as One of the 5,000 Fastest-Growing Companies in America]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/29/09 
Pennoni Associates has been included on Inc. magazine&rsquo;s annual 500|5000 list.
One of the most prestigious honors in American business, Inc. has ranked the 5,000 fastest-growing companies in America based on revenue growth over a three-year period, from 2005 to 2008. This is Pennoni&rsquo;s first time appearing on the list.
&ldquo;We have, for the last three years, been one of the fastest growing engineering firms,&rdquo; stated Anthony Bartolomeo, P.E., President and CEO. &ldquo;To be added to the Inc. 5000 list is an accomplishment of which we are quite proud.&rdquo;
The list has been published by Inc. magazine for 30 years running as one of the places where future household names first make their mark: Domino's Pizza, Microsoft, Go Daddy, and Zappos.com have all been honorees. The list is a distinguished editorial award, a celebration of innovation, a network of entrepreneurial leaders, and an esteemed public relations showcase published by the leading entrepreneurial advocate since 1982.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=153</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recharging the Industry: On the Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/26/09 Pennoni Associates was featured in this project highlight regarding a&nbsp;design/build American Recovery and Reinvestment Act intelligent transportation systems (ITS) project for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Penndot) Bucks County, I-95. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=155</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Ranked on 2009 Best Places to Work in PA List]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/14/09 
For the eighth year in a row, Pennoni Associates, headquartered in Philadelphia, has been ranked on the Best Places to Work in PA list. Aside from its Philadelphia headquarters, Pennoni has Pennsylvania offices in Bethlehem, Doylestown, King of Prussia, Mechanicsburg, Scranton, State College, Monroeville, Uniontown, West Chester and Wilkes-Barre, PA.
The Best Places to Work in PA Program is made up of two groups of companies: 50 medium-sized (25-250 employees) and 50 large-sized companies (251 employees or more). Through the research process, a survey is sent to both the employers and employees from hundreds of companies from across the Commonwealth. Winning companies achieve the highest combined scores in a twofold evaluation: review of a company&rsquo;s workplace policies, practices, philosophies, systems and demographics (25%); and results of an employee survey to measure the employee experience (75%). Based on these measures, Pennoni, has consistently been ranked in the large category list.
The Best Places to Work in PA listing was created in 2000 by a public/private partnership of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Team Pennsylvania Foundation, Central Penn Business Journal and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry. This statewide survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Pennsylvania, benefiting the state&rsquo;s economy, its workforce and businesses.
Pennoni will receive its official ranking at a special event to be held on December 1, 2009.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=146</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Acquires Dive Boat]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/14/09 
Pennoni Associates&rsquo; Bridge and Underwater Inspection Practice has acquired a high-tech Professional Engineering Dive Boat; in which&nbsp;they have christened it the Pennoni Inspector II. This boat, a 26' aluminum v-hull workboat, has been added to the arsenal of tools that Pennoni&rsquo;s Transportation Technology uses to perform underwater inspections on bridges that span waterways throughout the country.
To celebrate the arrival of the Pennoni Inspector II, Pennoni hosted an official boat launch on September 11, 2009. The boat launch ceremony included the christening of the boat by Sandi Bartolomeo, the boat's sponsor, a speech by Tony Bartolomeo, Pennoni President and CEO, and a blessing for the dive team which includes Dave Mrowiec, P.E., Joe Challburg, E.I.T., and Mike Scorpa, CBSI. The Pennoni team was joined by family, friends, colleagues and several representatives from other firms in the Baltimore region. Jeff Clark, from Workskiff, who designed and built the boat, was on hand during the boat tour. Light lunch and networking were also part of the day&rsquo;s festivities.
For more information about the boat's capabilities and the underwater inspection practice, please contact Jennifer Laning, P.E., Baltimore Transportation Division Manager, at jlaning@pennoni.com or via phone at (410) 878-9552.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=147</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Celebrates Cool Spring Park Plaza Public Opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/9/09 
Pennoni Associates is pleased to announce the public opening of The Cool Spring Park Plaza, a $23.4 million rehabilitation project located on the West Side of Wilmington, DE. Pennoni provided final design and construction management of the park.
For more than 130 years, the plaza area was the site of two open-air reservoirs that could hold 40 million gallons of treated water. They were replaced by a 10,000-gallon tank under the new plaza.
Including the planning phase, the project took nearly a decade to complete. Greg Rishel, Wilmington Civil/Site/LA Project Manager, led the Pennoni team. The gala dedication ceremony showcased the new park, which includes an open lawn, a circular promenade with room for small concerts and similar events, and a shallow pond with a fountain. A 20-foot-wide, 48-step &quot;grand staircase&quot; connects the plaza with Cool Spring Park, along Jackson Street just west of I-95 near Pennsylvania Avenue. The two parks total 12.5 acres.
The new plaza is fenced and open for community use from dawn to dusk. The gates are locked at dusk, but the plaza remains lit, and the fountain operates until 10 p.m. There are two walking paths in the new plaza. One is on the outer border, just outside the fencing, and measures four-tenths of a mile. An inner ring stretches for a quarter mile. The new plaza and the adjacent Cool Spring Park run from Jackson to Franklin streets and from 10th Street to Park Place.&nbsp;
Click here for more information on this project.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=149</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni COO Receives Engineering Alumni Society Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/5/09 
Villanova University Engineering Alumni Society Awards Committee has&nbsp;recognized Nelson Shaffer, Chief Operating Officer, as a recipient of the Alumni Award for Meritorious Service. Villanova&rsquo;s College of Engineering instituted this award in 1984.
This award &ldquo;recognizes alumni who have given continuing support to the College of Engineering, have been instrumental in directing the proper type of young men and women to Villanova, and have been willing to give their support insofar as their location and opportunity have permitted to assist the activities of the college.&rdquo; In 2008, Mr. Shaffer received the Alumni Award for Professional Achievement from Villanova.
Mr. Shaffer serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Pennoni Associates. He also serves as Office Principal for Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Shaffer joined the firm in 1979 and has experience in transportation project management and organizational management. He has a BA in Sociology from Western Maryland College (McDaniel) and a Masters Degree in Transportation Engineering from Villanova University.
Mr. Shaffer sits on Pennoni&rsquo;s Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Strategic Planning Committee. A Fellow and Life member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), he served as President of the Mid-Atlantic Section and District 2 in ITE as well as the International Director for the District. Mr. Shaffer is a member of the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) and the current vice-chairman of the Southwest Delaware County Municipal Authority. He has been a member of the Villanova CEE Advisory Committee since 2004. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=158</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Chester Staff Engineer Completes Graduate Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/2/09 
Chris Poterjoy, EIT, Civil/Site/Landscape Architecture Staff Engineer, has completed his graduate work at Villanova University and has earned a MSCE degree in Water Resources. Mr. Poterjoy works out of Pennoni&rsquo;s West Chester office.
Mr. Poterjoy has been with Pennoni for almost three and a half years and has a total of five and a half years experience and specializes in stormwater management, Erosion &amp; Sediment Pollution Control Design, and AutoCAD. Prior to joining Pennoni, he served as a Staff Engineer for Chester Valley Engineers.
Mr. Poterjoy completed his undergraduate work at Penn State and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Resource Management and a Minor in Environmental Engineering. He is a resident of West Chester, PA.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=150</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiet on the Water]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/1/09 This article, featured back&nbsp;in the October&nbsp;'09 issue of&nbsp;Wilmington magazine,&nbsp;talks&nbsp;about the success of the&nbsp;Cool Spring Reservoir &amp; Park, for which Pennoni provided services including&nbsp;the final design, construction documentation and administration. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=172</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Ranked as Top 50 Bridge Design Firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/24/09 Pennoni Associates has been ranked by Roads and Bridges Magazine as #41 on the Top 50 Bridge Design Firms list. This list is considered one of the premier go-to lists of the top companies in North America.
Announced in the August 2009 edition of the magazine, the rankings were based on ballots sent to over 10,000 government officials. These government subscribers were asked to pick the best in the following categories: bridge projects; road and highway projects; airport projects; mass transit and rail projects; storm water and sanitary projects; and design-build projects. The responses created a complete and thorough series of lists of the top designers.
&ldquo;Being ranked #41 on this national list is a real testament to the Pennoni organization and the wonderful staff we have assembled,&rdquo; stated David S. Lowdermilk, P.E., Vice President and Transportation Technology Principal. &ldquo;What makes this ranking even more exciting is the fact that this ranking is based on results from owners&hellip;our clients. What better honor is there than to be ranked as one of the Top 50 National Bridge Firms by your clients?&rdquo;
With over $93 million in nationwide billings, Pennoni Associates, an 800-person firm with 20 offices throughout the eastern United States, has rapidly increased in capability and expertise over the last 5 years. Pennoni provides a wide range of professional engineering services, including civil engineering, water/wastewater, transportation, underwater inspections, environmental, inspection and testing, land surveying, site design and landscape architecture, mechanical and electrical, geotechnical and structural engineering.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=154</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Awarded Three Contracts as Part of Design-Build Teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/24/09 
Pennoni has been awarded several professional services contracts for the Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Modernization Program in New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
These federal General Services Administration (GSA) Design-Build projects include the design and construction of a United States (U.S.) Land Port of Entry (LPOE) using the Micro Port standard layout for the port building. Additional support facilities, roadways, and infrastructure are required based on the final approved layout. Pennoni&rsquo;s services will include Boundary and Topographic Survey, Geotechnical/Soil Borings Report and Recommendations, Site/Civil/Landscape Architecture/Permitting, Water and Sewer System, and Environmental Services.
For more information, contact Jim Maddonni, P.E., P.L.S., Vice President at (856) 547-3021, ext 3406 or via email at jmaddonni@pennoni.com. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=143</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Project Listed as Best Public Pool in Philadelphia]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/21/09 
Pennoni is pleased to announce that its Belmont Hills Pool Complex project was listed as the Best Public Pool in the 2009 Best of Philadelphia Magazine.
Retained by the Township of Lower Merion in Montgomery County of Pennsylvania, Pennoni performed MEP as well as Civil/Site and Landscape Architecture services on the renovation of Belmont Hills Pool Complex. The project included the renovation of the lap pool; construction of a zero pool entry (ADA) at the leisure pool; demolition and construction of a new tot pool, pool filter building, and pool bathhouse with concession stand; site improvements; landscaping; and the construction of a new parking lot with improvements to the existing lot. Other features included a flower sprinkler, various shade structures, and waterslide.
Teamed with Wallover Architects, Pennoni completed this project in 2007. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=139</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Listed for Third Consecutive Year on The Zweig Letter’s Hot Firm List]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/21/09 
Pennoni has been recognized by The Zweig Letter as one of the 200 fastest-growing architecture, engineering and construction consulting firms in North America. This year, Pennoni ranks as #90.
The &ldquo;Hot Firm 2009&rdquo; list is based on a weighted average of each firm&rsquo;s dollar growth and percentage growth from 2005 to 2008. This honor marks Pennoni&rsquo;s third consecutive year as a &ldquo;Hot Firm&rdquo;.
The Zweig Letter is a weekly newsletter providing management advice for consulting firms in the engineering and construction industry. Published by ZweigWhite, Inc., the newsletter is a leading source of management consulting, information, and education for the design and construction industry.
ZweigWhite is the nation's leading source of management consulting, information, and education for the design and construction industry. ZweigWhite brings together experts in strategic business planning, organization, operations, business valuation, ownership transition, human resources, recruitment, finance and administration, information technology, mergers and acquisitions, market research, marketing, project management and project delivery methods. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=140</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Ranked as Top 75 Architectural/Engineering/Construction Management Firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/21/09 Pennoni&nbsp;has been ranked as a Top 75 Architectural/Engineering/Construction Management Firm by Public Works Magazine. Pennoni has received this honor for five consecutive years.
Listed in alphabetical order, the firms were announced in the July 2009 edition of the magazine. As a service to their readers, Public Works Magazine published its annual list providing information about the most important AEC firms in the country. To gather the data, the magazine&rsquo;s editors sent out two surveys: one to AEC firms across the United States that work with public entities and one to readers who work for public works departments.
&ldquo;We are excited to once again be recognized as one of the leading public works engineering firms in the nation,&rdquo; stated Pennoni President and CEO Anthony S. Bartolomeo, P.E. &ldquo;Founded more than 43 years ago, our practice has thrived by serving both the public and private sectors of our economy. We pride ourselves on improving the quality of life of people and communities by designing basic infrastructure such as roads, bridges, water works and waste management systems. Pennoni looks forward to our continued success in participating in the upgrading and development of these man-made national resources.&rdquo;
With over $93 million in nationwide billings, Pennoni Associates, an 800-person firm with 20 offices throughout the eastern United States, has rapidly increased in capability and expertise over the last 5 years. Pennoni provides a wide range of professional engineering services, including civil engineering, water/wastewater, transportation, underwater inspections, environmental, inspection and testing, land surveying, site design and landscape architecture, mechanical and...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=141</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni’s Baltimore Office Expands Bridge Inspection Capabilities with New Boat]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/10/09 
Pennoni's Baltimore office has acquired a high-tech Professional Engineering Dive Boat. This boat will be added to the arsenal of tools that Pennoni&rsquo;s Transportation Technology uses to perform underwater inspections on bridges that span waterways throughout the country.
To celebrate the arrival of the Pennoni Inspector II, Pennoni will be hosting an official boat launch on September 11, 2009. Below is complete information on the event:
What: Official Launch of the Pennoni Inspector II and Catered Lunch
When: September 11, 2009 at 10:30am 
Where: Maryland Science Center Dock (Inner Harbor), Baltimore, MD
For more information about this ceremony, please contact Jennifer Laning, P.E., Baltimore Transportation Division Manager at jlaning@pennoni.com or via phone at (410) 878-9552.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=138</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Regional Transportation Manager Elected as President of ACEC/DE]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/8/09 
Ted F. Januszka, PE, has been selected as President of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Delaware (ACEC/DE). A Pennoni employee of 14 years, Mr. Januszka currently serves as the Regional Transportation Manager for the Wilmington, DE office and has extensive experience with the design and management of transportation, highway, bridge and infrastructure improvement projects in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland.
As ACEC/DE President, Mr. Januszka will be charged with leading the organization, including regular program offerings as well as interaction with government officials and clients. His term began on July 1, 2009, and will continue through June 30, 2011. Mr. Januszka, who has been a member of ACEC/DE since 2000, previously served as Secretary as well as Vice President. He is a current participant of the membership and transportation committees.
&ldquo;It is always encouraging to see young professionals serve in leadership roles with organizations like the ACEC,&rdquo; stated Eric Flicker, P.E., Pennoni CFO and former Chairman of ACEC National. &ldquo;Ted has been an exemplary contributor through his service to the engineering industry. He puts a face on engineering to the public.&rdquo;
ACEC/DE consists of 30 member firms comprised of over 700 employees and serves as the state member organization of American Council of Engineering Companies, which includes 5,500 firms throughout the country. ACEC/DE is a non-profit, self-governing organization of consulting engineering firms of various disciplines. Together, the member firms are dedicated to encouraging the highest technical and ethical standards of the profession while advancing the business of engineers as consultants. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=142</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Landscape Architect Receives RLA Certification]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/1/09 
Joel T. Totten, Pennoni Doylestown Landscape Architect, recently passed the Pennsylvania Landscape Architecture Registration Examination (LARE). He is now a licensed landscape architect and has attained the recognition of &ldquo;registered landscape architect&rdquo;.
Employed by Pennoni since March 2008, Mr. Totten has extensive experience in site and landscape construction and is proficient with AutoCAD, Photoshop, and SketchUp. Using his skills, he excels at producing high quality 3D photorealistic simulations and renderings.
Mr. Totten holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture from Temple University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Management and a minor in Classics from Gettysburg College. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=136</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni’s Wilmington Municipal Division Manager Selected to Serve on Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/1/09 
Daniel P. Barbato, PE, Pennoni's Wilmington Municipal Division Manager, was recently elected to serve a four-year term on the Delaware Association of Professional Engineers (DAPE) Council.
Mr. Barbato is a Registered Professional Engineer in Delaware and Maryland with over 15 years of experience in Civil Engineering. As Municipal Division Manager, Mr. Barbato is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the division and is responsible for expanding the company&rsquo;s civil, municipal, water and wastewater design business to new and existing clients across Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
The Delaware Association of Professional Engineers (DAPE) was created by legislation in 1972 for the purpose of regulating the engineering profession to safeguard the public&rsquo;s health, safety and welfare. Today, DAPE is the only licensing board in the nation that is totally self-regulated.
There are more than 6,300 Professional Engineers, 850 licensed firms, and thousands of Engineer Interns licensed in Delaware. New members of the Association meet stringent lawful requirements and are approved by the 15 members of the DAPE Council. Council members are responsible to assist in administering exams, review credentials of all applicants and investigate ethics complaints. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=137</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/24/09 ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Newsletter&amp;id=122</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Ranked on Engineering News Record’s Top 200 Environmental List]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/21/09 
Engineering News Record (ENR) recently&nbsp;ranked Pennoni&nbsp;as #192 on&nbsp;its Top 200 Environmental Firms list. Pennoni&rsquo;s Environmental services make up 20% of its total gross revenue, focusing on air, solid and hazardous waste, water and wastewater for our chemical, commercial, industrial, and mining clients.
ENR, a publication of McGraw-Hill, published the list in its July 2009 issue. This annual listing ranks the top 200 firms that profit from sustainability and resource cleanup, protection and reuse. The report includes tables showing the most vigorous markets and the top firms in all environmental fields, design/consulting studies, construction remediation, hazardous waste, nuclear waste, water treatment/supply, waste/storm water treatment, air-pollution control, environmental management and environmental sciences.
&ldquo;We are proud to be included in the listing with the largest and most successful environmental companies in the United States,&rdquo; stated Kevin J. Davis, P.E., Pennoni Vice President and Environmental Technology Principal. &ldquo;We look forward to our continued success as we assist our clients with their environmental matters.&rdquo; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=120</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Vice President Appointed As President of Pennsylvania Association of Structural Engineers (PASE)]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/21/09 
Pennoni's Richard D. Roberts, PE, Vice President and Structural Technology Principal, has benn&nbsp;appointed&nbsp;to President of the newly formed Pennsylvania Association of Structural Engineers (PASE). Mr. Roberts recently served as the Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineers (DVASE) Chairman of the committee charged with organizing PASE.
To assist structural engineers on the state level, the Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineers (DVASE) introduced the formation of PASE. In May 2009, the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations&rsquo; (NCSEA) accepted the PASE as its newest addition. Providing an outlet for professional development and education, NCSEA and its state level member organizations, specifically the newly formed PASE, give structural engineers the means to further educate themselves about their industry and to meet client needs in this ever-changing economy.
Mr. Roberts, a Pennoni employee of 18 years, is a Registered Professional Engineer in 14 states. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Drexel University as well as a degree in Liberal Arts from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a minor in Architecture. Aside from his participation in PASE, Mr. Roberts participates in the industry as a member of American Society of Civil Engineers (ACEC), American Concrete Institute (ACI), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineers/National Council of Structural Engineers Association (DVASE/NCSEA), Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) and Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI). ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=121</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associate Vice President Re-Appointed to Board]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/12/09 
The&nbsp;South Whitehall Township Building Code Appeals Board recently re-appointed Pennoni Associate Vice President, Scott Bigley, PE, SECB, to a 5-year term. This is his third consecutive term.
South Whitehall is located in Lehigh County, immediately west of Allentown, approximately 55 miles northeast of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. The Building Code Appeals Board is quasi-judicial and hears appeals related to the building, plumbing and electrical codes of the Township.
For Pennoni, Mr. Bigley works out of Bethlehem&rsquo;s Structural Division and specializes in structural steel design, structural steel connections and cladding design. He is a graduate of Lehigh University and is a member of several organizations including the American Institute of Steel Construction, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the Structural Engineering Institute. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=118</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southeast Section Planners and Penn Graduate Students Team Up for Mentoring Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/1/09 Jeannette Brugger, AICP, PP, a Penn-Planning alum and Pennoni Planner serving in its Philadelphia office; Joseph Luste, PP, Ph.D, Pennoni&rsquo;s Philadelphia Chief Planner; Faith Cole, a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania&rsquo;s MCP program; and Jeffrey Barg, a Penn-Planning graduate student and current student representative to the Pennsylvania APA Southeast Section, were featured for their efforts in the development of a mentoring program for students. These planners worked to bring professional APA members together with students to offer real-life experiences in a mentor/mentee relationship. The successful program will continue to grow in the coming months. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=123</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Welcomes David J. Molinaro, PE, as Senior Engineer]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/31/09 
David J. Molinaro, PE, has joined Pennoni's Wilkes-Barre, PA office as a Senior Engineer. A Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, Mr. Molinaro specializes in traffic, transportation, site design and pavement rehabilitation. Most recently, he served as an Operations Manager for CHA, Inc., in Scranton, PA.
Mr. Molinaro is a member of the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) and holds a BS degree in Civil Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. He also has an MS degree in Transportation Engineering from the University of Maryland. Mr. Molinaro has over 24 years of experience on a wide range of public and private projects. In his new role with Pennoni, he will assist in the development and growth of the Traffic Group in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
&ldquo;Dave is great addition to our team. He understands the importance of client satisfaction and strives to build solid, lasting relationships with his clients,&rdquo; stated Christine Taras, Wilkes-Barre Transportation Division Manager. &ldquo;His marketing and leadership skills will aid the continued growth of Pennoni&rsquo;s Wilkes-Barre Transportation Division.&rdquo;
A resident of Clarks Summit, PA, Mr. Molinaro and his wife, Diane, have two children, Katelyn and Matthew. Outside of work, he enjoys golf and being involved with his kids&rsquo; sports and activities. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=119</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni’s Baltimore Office Relocates to the Warehouse at Camden Yards]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/10/09 
Pennoni's Baltimore office has relocated&nbsp;to 323 West Camden Street, Suite 600, Baltimore, MD 21201. This new location is on the sixth floor of the historic Warehouse at Camden Yards.
At 1,016 feet in length, the Warehouse is the longest brick building east of the Mississippi River. In addition to being a part of the stadium infrastructure, this building is a completely restored circa 1905 railroad fixture. The warehouse was originally used by the B&amp;O railroad company, which was headquartered in Baltimore, to store up to 1,000 boxcars full of merchandise. Despite its length, the building is just 51 feet wide. Since renovation, the warehouse became home to the Orioles&rsquo; management offices and houses the Orioles' ticket outlets and team shop, banquet facilities, and sports bars and restaurants.
&quot;We are very excited about our expansion at this new location in Baltimore,&quot; stated Maureen T. Decker, Office Principal. &quot;Not only will this give us a better opportunity to expand our client base throughout the Baltimore region but I find it very fitting that our new home to preserve and renew public and private infrastructures of the future will be housed in a century old facility so rich in transportation history.&quot;
For more information, contact Maureen T. Decker, Office Principal at (410) 878-9550, extension 3190 or via email at mdecker@pennoni.com. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=48</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Randy Wanger, PE, Joins Pennoni as Senior Engineer]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/9/09 Randy Wanger, PE, has joined Pennoni's King of Prussia Transportation Division as Senior Engineer.
Most recently, Mr. Wanger held the position of Portfolio Manager for PennDOT District 6-0. He has 36 years of experience and specializes in project management. Of his many accomplishments, Mr. Wanger was the Project Manager for a variety of corridor improvement projects. His most notable project was the award winning $450 million contract for improvements to US 202 in Upper Merion and Tredyffrin Townships. This project included ramp and capacity modifications to the US 202 corridor and the interchanges with US 422 and I-76 and the relocation of the historic King of Prussia Inn. Aside from this experience, Mr. Wanger also worked for 10 years in PennDOT&rsquo;s Traffic Unit. At Pennoni, he will be responsible for project management and will assist on the PennDOT District 5-0 Project Management Contract.
&quot;We are thrilled to welcome Randy to Pennoni&rsquo;s Transportation Team,&quot; stated David S. Lowdermilk, P.E., Vice President and Transportation Technology Principal. &quot;With experience as a premier PennDOT District 6-0 project manager, Randy&rsquo;s background and extensive knowledgebase will not only serve as a valuable asset for Pennoni but will also provide a new level of service for many of our public agency clients.&quot;
Mr. Wanger is a member of the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) and Institute of Transportation Engineers Mid-Atlantic Section (MASITE). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Widener University and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Villanova University.
Mr. Wanger currently resides...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=49</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni’s King of Prussia Office Welcomes New Inspection and Testing Division Manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/9/09 
Leonard Nardone, PE, has joined Pennoni's King of Prussia Office as Fabrication Inspection Division Manager. Mr. Nardone is a Registered Professional Engineer in PA and NY.
Specializing in Project and Construction Management, Mr. Nardone will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of Pennoni&rsquo;s Fabrication Inspection Division. A current member of the American Society of Highway Engineers, Mr. Nardone most recently served as a Project Manager for TranSystems Corporation in Langhorne, PA.
&quot;We are very excited to have Len join Pennoni Associates,&quot; stated Andrew J. Pennoni, P.E., Vice President and Inspection and Testing Technology Principal. &quot;Len&rsquo;s extensive background working for and with DOT&rsquo;s in bridge design and construction will be an asset to our team.&quot;
Mr. Nardone earned a BS degree in Civil Engineering from Drexel University. He and his wife, Dawn, along with children Julia and Luca, reside in King of Prussia, PA. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=47</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Senior Engineer Presents at IBC Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[6/20/09 
Ahmad Faqiri, P.E., Pennoni Associates Transportation Senior Engineer, recently presented a technical paper at the International Bridge Conference (IBC) 2009 in Pittsburgh, PA. Titled &ldquo;Chesapeake City Canal Bridge Back to Its Fatigue Safe State,&rdquo; Mr. Faqiri discussed Pennoni&rsquo;s three-phase study (load testing/instrumentation, finite element models, etc.) to find root causes of arch span of the Chesapeake City Bridge.
Mr. Faqiri&rsquo;s presentation highlighted Pennoni&rsquo;s comprehensive approach to finding a solution for rehabilitating the Chesapeake City Canal Bridge, including testing, analysis, design, and construction consultation. These key aspects of the project resulted in an effective bridge repair that made the floorbeam connection angles of the Arch Span of the Chesapeake City Canal Bridge fatigue safe indefinitely. The Bridge is a two-lane steel structure carrying U.S. Route 213 over the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Owned and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers the bridge is nearly a mile long, with its main tied-arch structure spanning 540 feet.
Mr. Faqiri has over sixteen years experience as a bridge-team supervisor, project manager and project engineer. He is the Project Manager and Engineer specializing in bridge design, experience with the design and construction of numerous bridge rehabilitation and reconstruction projects. He currently supervises a staff of seven bridge engineers, manages six bridge reconstruction projects and serves as an extension of DelDOT Bridge Design Section as their Consultant Project Manager.
For more information about this project, contact Ahmad Faqiri, P.E., at (302) 655-4451 or via email at afaqiri@pennoni.com. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=144</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Design on a Dime]]></title><description><![CDATA[6/15/09 Alan Grant, PE, LEED AP, Pennoni Senior Engineer, was quoted throughout&nbsp;this article, which discusses the benefits of bringing engineers on board during planning to sidestep problems during construction. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=125</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best-laid Plans Helping Engineers Weather Recession]]></title><description><![CDATA[6/15/09 Ed Guetens, Pennoni Vice President and Southern NJ Regional Manager, discusses how some engineers are working across disciplines to adapt to the markets in the slow economy. Ed gives an overview of what Pennoni is doing to succeed during these hard times. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=126</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road Trip: Prioritizing and Paying for a Comprehensive Repair Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[6/15/09 Hugh Dougherty, PE, CME, Pennoni Associate Vice President and Haddon Heights Municipal Division Manager, with assistance from Corey Fenwick, Pennoni Corporate Communications Specialist, writes&nbsp;about the many issues and solutions surrounding municipal road repair projects. Hugh has been with Pennoni for 24 years and has served as a municipal engineer in 14 cities in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=128</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wellness on the Web]]></title><description><![CDATA[6/5/09 Pennoni, as one of the four pilot companies for the Independence Blue Cross Healthy Rewards program, was highlighted for being a leader in this new way of rewarding employees for healthy behaviors. Employees in&nbsp;Pennoni's Philadelphia office were photographed for the article as they participated in an exercise class sponsored by the IBC Wellness Partner program.&nbsp; Over 35% of Pennoni employees who are enrolled in the medical plan, are actively participating in the Healthy Rewards program. This percentage is the highest for all pilot companies. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=127</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni's Andover, MA Office Welcomes Benjamin C. Osgood, Jr., PE, as Senior Engineer]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/27/09 
Benjamin C. Osgood, Jr., PE, has joined Pennoni's Andover, MA office.
Mr. Osgood, a Senior Engineer, has 24 years of civil/site experience in retail, industrial, commercial, and residential land development projects for both the public and private sectors. A Registered Professional Engineer in MA and NH, Mr. Osgood is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Massachusetts Homebuilders Association. He has held lead positions in civil/site and roadway projects and has a broad range of experience in planning, design, engineering, project management, and construction management.
An alumnus of the University of Vermont, Mr. Osgood earned a BS in Civil Engineering. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=28</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clare M. Cerniglia Joins Pennoni's Haddon Heights Office as a Senior Electrical Engineer]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/27/09 
Clare M. Cerniglia has joined Pennoni's Haddon Heights Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) Division as a Senior Electrical Engineer.
Ms. Cerniglia has 13 years of experience and specializes in the design of electrical power systems for Healthcare Facilities, including space planning and equipment selection. She has a balanced approach to design involving client needs, code requirements, cost, function and aesthetics. Her technical experience includes power quality studies, infrastructure assessments, feasibility studies, and master plans. Ms. Cerniglia has extensive experience, as both a designer and project manager, with coordination during design and construction with clients, architects and engineers, contractors, consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction.
&quot;We are very pleased to be adding a person of Clare&rsquo;s talent to the Haddon Heights MEP Technology team,&quot; stated Bob Mellohusky, PE, MEP Division Manager. &quot;She not only brings with her a wealth of technical expertise in the field of electrical engineering, but also a project managerial skill set which will allow her to become a key contributor to the success of the MEP Technology and Pennoni.&quot;
An alumnus of Drexel University, Ms. Cerniglia earned a BS in Architectural Engineering with a Mechanical Concentration. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=29</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASCE Philadelphia Section Honors Pennoni Engineers]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/20/09 Pennoni is pleased to announce that the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Philadelphia Section honored two of its engineers at its Annual Spring Social held on May 13, 2009. David S. Lowdermilk, PE, Vice President and Transportation Technology Principal, was named the 2009 Civil Engineer of the Year&nbsp;and Donald Gusic, PE, Transportation Project Engineer was named the 2009 Young Engineer of the Year.
David S. Lowdermilk, PE
As Transportation Technology Principal, Mr. Lowdermilk manages a $21 million annual portion of Pennoni&rsquo;s $79 million total earnings, along with 142 staff members. He has extensive experience as a staff manager as well as a project manager and is a Registered Professional Engineer in 11 states. Mr. Lowdermilk serves as Principal-in-Charge of two major Pennoni clients, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority. Mr. Lowdermilk also serves as the Program Manager and Engineer of Record for the Burlington County Bridge Commission (BCBC).
&nbsp;
Mr. Lowdermilk earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. He is an active member of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers (PSPE), where he serves on the Board for the Delaware County Chapter; an active Board member of the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) Delaware Valley Section; President of the American Council of Engineering Companies/PA (ACEC/PA) Philadelphia Chapter; and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) as well as the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE).
&nbsp;
A 24-year resident of Delaware County, Mr. Lowdermilk currently resides in Wallingford, PA. In his...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=30</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni President and CEO Appointed to Two New Industry Positions]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/20/09 Pennoni&nbsp;President and CEO,&nbsp;Anthony Bartolomeo, PE, has been appointed to two new leadership positions in the engineering and education community.
Appointed in April, Mr. Bartolomeo is now a member of the newly formed ASCE Industry Leaders Council (ILC). Created by the ASCE Board of Direction, ILC&rsquo;s mission is to engage senior leaders from industry, academia, government, and non-governmental organizations to advise ASCE leadership and to identify tactical actions for ASCE and the civil engineering profession. Mr. Bartolomeo sits on this Council alongside delegates from various companies representing the engineering industry. Some of the key issues facing the engineering community that the Council will be evaluating include public image and awareness, education reform, workforce development, and globalization/outsourcing among many others.
In addition to the ILC appointment, Mr. Bartolomeo&rsquo;s Alma Mater, the University of Pennsylvania, has asked him to serve on the External Advisory Board for the Professional Masters Programs in Earth &amp; Environmental Science. Created to examine the curriculum to determine if the skills and knowledge acquired during the program meets the needs of and properly prepares our students for professional employment after graduation, the Board includes representatives from government, non-profits, and industry. The group will meet once in the fall and once in the spring to discuss industry trends, needs, and potential improvements they can make to their curriculum.
Mr. Bartolomeo joined Pennoni in 1986 as Vice President of Environmental Technology. Prior to joining Pennoni, Mr. Bartolomeo spent 10 years with the Philadelphia office of the Environmental Protection Agency, where he worked his way from...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=31</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toward Local Roadway Safety: Pennsylvania’s Local Safe Roads Communities and Walkable Communities Programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/15/09 Stephen Thompson, Pennoni Mechanicsburg Transportation Senior Designer; Mark Hood, PE, Pennoni State College Senior Engineer; and Patrick Wright, TE, Pennoni Mechanicsburg Senior Engineer, write about the Pennsylvania LTAP program. As members of Pennoni&rsquo;s LTAP team, Stephen, Mark and Pat discuss two programs available to communities, namely the Local Safe Roads Communities Program (LSRCP) and the Walkable Communities Program (WCP). With a focus on local road safety, both of these &ldquo;no cost&rdquo; programs offer municipal leaders a process of identification and recommendation for low-cost remediation of high safety risk areas. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=131</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Testing the Waters]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/5/09 Michael Carnivale, PE, Pennoni Haddon Heights Geotechnical Division Manager, discusses how students prepare for the American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) National Concrete Canoe Competition. Mike has served on the Committee for National Concrete Canoe Competition (CNCCC) for the past five years, presently as a Corresponding Member. In the past, he has been a Chair on this Committee. He also has been a team advisor (Drexel University) and participant (Drexel and University of Rhode Island). As Corresponding Member, Mike helps with the development of the rules and regulations; and fielding questions from participants, advisors, and the media. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=132</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[ENR Ranks Pennoni on Top Design Firm List]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/5/09 
Pennoni has been ranked as #131 on the Engineering News Record&rsquo;s (ENR) annual list of the Top 500 Design Firms. This new ranking moves Pennoni up two spots on the list from last year.
ENR, a publication of McGraw-Hill, published the list in its April 2009 issue. This annual listing ranks the largest 500 engineering, architectural, and environmental design firms by revenue and ranks the largest firms in a wide variety of market sectors.
&ldquo;We are excited to be recognized, once again, as one of the leading engineering firms in the nation,&rdquo; stated Pennoni President and CEO Tony Bartolomeo. &ldquo;Founded over 40 years ago, our practice has thrived by serving both the public and private sectors of our economy. We pride ourselves on improving the quality of life of people and communities in the eastern United States. Pennoni looks forward to our continued success in participating in the upgrading and development of communities in our service region.&rdquo;
Pennoni, an 800-person firm with 20 offices throughout the eastern United States, has rapidly increased in capability and expertise over the last five years. Pennoni provides a wide range of professional engineering services, including civil engineering, water/wastewater, transportation, underwater inspections, environmental, inspection and testing, land surveying, site design and landscape architecture, mechanical and electrical, geotechnical, and structural engineering. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=32</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/1/09 ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Newsletter&amp;id=7</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Context-Sensitive Bridge Design Balances Community Values and Aesthetics with Budget Considerations]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/1/09 In Pennsylvania, bridge replacement projects are the focus for many communities. Not only are municipalities looking to replace bridges for function, but they also look at community values, aesthetic and historic considerations, and environmental concerns when undertaking these type of projects. John Zarsky, PE, Pennoni Associate Vice President and Regional Transportation Technology Principal, discusses the importance of cost consideration and transportation needs in bridge design. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=129</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning Done Right; Successful Infrastructure Projects Start Good Tools and Strategies]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/1/09 Joe Luste, PP, Ph.D, Pennoni Chief Planner; and Lisa Marzka, Pennoni Communications Specialist, write about Smart Growth within municipalities. With detailed discussions on infrastructure planning, the article highlights tips and steps for the success of communities in these hard economic times. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=130</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Surveyor Receives Distinguished Service Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/27/09 
Amy Hopkins, SIT, of Pennoni's Monroeville, PA&nbsp;office,&nbsp;has received a Distinguished Service Award from the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors (PSLS). Ms. Hopkins is an Associate Surveyor.
The award was given in recognition of exceptional leadership and devoted service to the Southwest Chapter of PSLS. It was presented to Ms. Hopkins at the organization's annual conference held this past January at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, Hershey, PA. Ms. Hopkins has been a member of the Southwest Chapter since moving to the Pittsburgh area and serves on the Board of Directors.
Ms. Hopkins has 18 years of surveying experience and is formally educated in Geodetic Surveying by the Defense Mapping School in Fort Belvoir, VA. She specializes in Land Surveying Service including ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, Topographic and Boundary Surveys, Condominium Documents, Subdivisions and Boundary Descriptions.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=45</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Publically Commits to Greener Workplace; Engineering Firm Joins Green Business Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/27/09 Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! This is on the tip of everyone&rsquo;s tongue now that companies in Philadelphia have the opportunity to join together through the Greater Philadelphia Green Business Program to reduce energy consumption, water use, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions. Pennoni Associates, an award-winning consulting engineering firm headquartered in Philadelphia, is pleased to be one of the first to publically commit to becoming a greener workplace.
Joining more than 30 other Philadelphia companies, Pennoni has become a Charter Member of the Green Business Program, which aims to create a better environment and community through utilization of various green measures. Endorsed by the Pennsylvania Enivronmental Council and PenJerDel Council, this program requires Charter Members to sign a commitment letter which states a public promise to ensure that their daily business practices reduce their environmental impact.
The program focuses on a checklist of green operational practices designed for office users. There are seven mandatory measures, and at least 20 elective measures, that Charter Member companies must fulfill within six months of signing the commitment letter. Pennoni is already promoting and implementing sustainability measures and has started to develop forthcoming changes, strategies, and objectives to raise consciousness about the Green Business Program.
&quot;Pennoni is honored to be a Charter Member of the Green Business Program,&quot; stated Anthony S. Bartolomeo, PE, Pennoni President and CEO. &quot;We know the importance of sustainable management of our global resources, including energy and the environment, and the benefits such responsible management has on the citizenry of all countries. We are...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=46</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Squeezing the Most Out of Local Dollars by Coordinating Land Use and Infrastructure Planning, Townships Can Grow Smarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/2/09 Joe Luste, PP, Ph.D, Pennoni Chief Planner; and Lisa Marzka, Pennoni Communications Specialist, co-author&nbsp;this article which focuses on Smart Growth within municipalities. With detailed discussions on infrastructure planning, the article highlights tips and steps for the success of communities in these hard economic times. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=133</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilmington Division Manager Named Delaware’s 2009 Young Engineer of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/2/09 Pennoni Division Mananger, Philip Horsey, PE, has recently been selected to represent the engineering community in the State of Delaware as the 2009 Young Engineer of the Year. th at the DuPont Country Club.
Mr. Horsey was selected for this prestigious award by the Delaware Engineering Society (DES) based on his commitment to furthering the profession through active participation in engineering activities as well as service to the community. DES is the Delaware affiliate of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), a recognized voice and advocate for Professional Engineers with 45,000 members.
A Pennoni employee of six years, Mr. Horsey is the Wilmington Transportation Division Manager, Project Manager and Engineer specializing in highway design. A registered Professional Engineer in the States of Delaware and Maryland, he has 11 years of experience with the design and construction of numerous transportation infrastructure projects. Mr. Horsey&rsquo;s background includes working for the Delaware Department of Transportation for five years in the Transportation Solutions (formerly Road Design) Section, serving as Project Manager and Project Engineer. He currently manages a staff of 20 personnel including Highway Engineers, Bridge Inspectors, Bridge Engineers, and Traffic Engineers.
&quot;Phil is a great engineer and a true leader. His contribution to the engineering profession and the Delaware community has made a difference,&quot; stated Ted F. Januszka, PE, Associate Vice President. &quot;He is well deserving of this prestigious award. I am glad to have Phil as a colleague and friend.&quot;
As an active participant in the engineering community, Mr. Horsey serves as a Board Member of...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=44</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[2008 PA Best Places to Work List Ranks Pennoni as #21]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/15/09 
For the seventh year in a row, Pennoni Associates, headquartered in Philadelphia, has been ranked on the Best Places to Work in PA list. This year, Pennoni was ranked as number 21. Aside from its Philadelphia headquarters, Pennoni has Pennsylvania offices in Bethlehem, Doylestown, King of Prussia, Mechanicsburg, Scranton, State College, Monroeville, Uniontown, West Chester and Wilkes-Barre, PA.
The Best Places to Work in PA Program is made up of two groups of companies: 50 medium-sized (25-250 employees) and 50 large-sized companies (251 employees or more). Through the research process, a survey is sent to both the employers and employees from hundreds of companies from across the Commonwealth. Winning companies achieve the highest combined scores in a twofold evaluation: review of a company&rsquo;s workplace policies, practices, philosophies, systems and demographics (25%); and results of an employee survey to measure the employee experience (75%). Based on these measures, Pennoni, has consistently been ranked in the large category list.
The Best Places to Work in PA listing was created in 2000 by a public/private partnership of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Team Pennsylvania Foundation, Central Penn Business Journal and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry. This statewide survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Pennsylvania, benefiting the state&rsquo;s economy, its workforce and businesses.
&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=43</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road Safety Audit in Practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/12/09 Larry Bankert, Jr., PE, PTOE, and Stephen Thompson team together to inform readers about the use of Road Safety Audit (RSA). Not just a review of crash history, an RSA is a proactive process to determine potential hazards. Using this information, authorities can make improvements to infrastructure in need. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=134</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Member Highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/12/09 Shane Vorce, PE, Pennoni Monroeville Transportation Division Manager,&nbsp;is highlighted for his appointment as ASHE Region 2 Director. He has held several positions within the organization, such as serving on ASHE&rsquo;s Mid-Allegheny Section&rsquo;s Board of Directors and serving as the Secretary for the Region 2 Board of Directors. He joined the section in 2002 and has been active ever since. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=135</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/1/09 ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Newsletter&amp;id=8</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Vice President Named 2009 Delaware Valley Engineer of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/9/08 Pennoni Principal, David S. Lowdermilk, PE, has been named the 2009 Delaware Valley Engineer of the Year by the Delaware Valley Engineers Week Council. Mr. Lowdermilk currently serves as Pennoni&rsquo;s Vice President and Transportation Technology Principal.
Mr. Lowdermilk manages a $20 million a year portion of Pennoni&rsquo;s total earnings, along with 150 staff members. He has extensive experience as a staff manager, as well as a project manager, and is a Registered Professional Engineer in 11 states. Mr. Lowdermilk serves as Principal-in-Charge of two major Pennoni clients, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Mr. Lowdermilk also serves as the Program Manager and Engineer of Record for the Burlington County Bridge Commission (BCBC).
&ldquo;While we can easily discuss Dave&rsquo;s qualifications as the Engineer of the Year by looking at his experience in responsible charge of projects, his contributions to the profession and to the community, and membership and activity in professional/technical societies, it is my belief that in today&rsquo;s business climate you must also examine the values and ethics of the person,&rdquo; stated C.R. &ldquo;Chuck&rdquo; Pennoni, Chairman and Founder of Pennoni Associates. &ldquo;Dave is honorable and honest in both his professional and personal dealings, and places his reputation, the reputation of his firm, and the reputation of our profession above all else.&rdquo;
Mr. Lowdermilk earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. He is an active member of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers (PSPE), where he serves on the Board for the Delaware County...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=50</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[David S. Horton, PE, Joins Pennoni as Division Manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[11/21/08 
David S. Horton, PE, has joined&nbsp;Pennoni's Bethlehem office as Municipal Division Manager. Mr. Horton will lead the division and expand upon Pennoni&rsquo;s municipal client base in the Lehigh Valley and Pocono regions.
Mr. Horton has 18 years of experience. He specializes in municipal engineering, civil land development, and environmental engineering. In his new role, Mr. Horton will oversee the day-to-day operations of the division. He will also interact with Lehigh Valley&rsquo;s other divisions which include transportation, geotechnical, structural, inspection and testing, and civil site.
&ldquo;Pennoni is always looking for the addition of quality engineers and people. David certainly fits those qualifications,&rdquo; stated Andrew Bennett, PE, Regional Manager for the Lehigh Valley, Pocono, and Wilkes-Barre Areas. &ldquo;We are confident that he will do an exceptional job in further developing our strong municipal practice in this region.&rdquo;
An alumnus of the University of Delaware, Mr. Horton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He is an ASCE National Corporate Member and, in his free time, enjoys golf, football, and baseball. He and his wife, Krista, have three children Jonathan, Andrew and Jacob. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=51</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Zweig Letter Ranks Pennoni on 2008 Hot Firm List]]></title><description><![CDATA[11/11/08 
Pennoni has been recognized by The Zweig Letter as one of the 200 fastest-growing architecture, engineering and construction consulting firms in North America. The &ldquo;Hot Firm 2008&rdquo; list is based on a weighted average of each firm&rsquo;s dollar growth and percentage growth from 2004 to 2007. Pennoni was ranked as number 89.
The Zweig Letter is a weekly newsletter providing management advice for consulting firms in the engineering and construction industry. It is published by ZweigWhite, Inc., a leading source of management consulting, information, and education for the design and construction industry.
ZweigWhite is the nation's leading source of management consulting, information, and education for the design and construction industry. ZweigWhite brings together experts in strategic business planning, organization, operations, business valuation, ownership transition, human resources, recruitment, finance and administration, information technology, mergers and acquisitions, market research, marketing, project management and project delivery methods. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=52</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[11/1/08 ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Newsletter&amp;id=9</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni’s New York Office Relocates to West 35th Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/20/08 Pennoni Engineering &amp; Surveying of New York, P.C., formerly Meyer, Strong and Jones (MS &amp; J), has relocated to West 35th Street. The move, which took place on October 20, 2008, enables Pennoni to better serve its clients and maintain the firm&rsquo;s commitment to quality and service.

The new mailing address for Pennoni will be:
29 West 35th Street
8th Floor
New York, NY 10001
The phone and fax numbers will remain:
Tel: (212) 239-7600
Fax: (212) 465-1730 ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=53</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Opens Third Construction Materials Testing Laboratory ]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/12/08 
Pennoni has announced the opening of&nbsp;its Haddon Heights, NJ, Testing Laboratory. This is the firm&rsquo;s third construction materials laboratory, with two other accredited testing facilities in Bethlehem, PA, and King of Prussia, PA.
Located at 506 Grove Street, the laboratory is capable of testing concrete, soils, asphalt, masonry, and aggregate.
&ldquo;We are pleased to be able to announce the opening of this laboratory,&rdquo; stated Andrew Pennoni, PE, Pennoni Vice President and Inspection and Testing Technology Principal. &ldquo;Pennoni&rsquo;s goal is to better service its clients in New Jersey. Our newest laboratory will help us reach our goal.&rdquo;
For more information about Pennoni&rsquo;s Inspection and Testing Technology or its Haddon Heights Laboratory, contact Mr. Michael Carnivale, III, PE, at 856-547-0505, or via email at mcarnivale@pennoni.com. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=55</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Institute of Transportation Engineers Honors Pennoni Vice President]]></title><description><![CDATA[9/12/08 
Steven L. Barber, PE, PTOE, Pennoni&nbsp;Vice President and Central/Western Regional Manager, based in Mechanicsburg, has recently received the honor of Fellow from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). Transportation professionals elected to the ITE grade of Fellow have met requirements in the areas of professional experience, level of responsibility, professional registration and peer evaluation. Fellow is the highest ITE membership grade.
Mr. Barber has served ITE in a host of leadership roles at both the Mid-Atlantic Section level as well as the regional District 2-0 level. He has served as an elected leader of both the Section and District boards rising to serve as President of both boards. Additionally, he serves on a national membership recruitment and retention committee at ITE headquarters in Washington DC.
To apply for the grade of Fellow, an applicant submits credentials to the ITE Fellow Member Transfers Committee. Each applicant must be a legally registered engineer (unless specifically exempted by the ITE Board of Direction); must have held the ITE grade of Member for at least five years; and must have had responsible charge of important transportation or traffic engineering work for at least five years, or have had responsible charge of important scientific, educational or managerial activities for at least five years. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=56</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Ranked as Top 75 Architectural/Engineering/Construction Management Firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/1/08 Pennoni&nbsp;has been ranked as a Top 75 Architectural/Engineering/Construction Management Firm by Public Works Magazine. Pennoni has received this honor for four consecutive years.
Listed in alphabetical order, the firms were announced in the July 2008 edition of the magazine. As a service to their readers, Public Works Magazine published its annual list providing information about the most important AEC firms in the country. To gather the data, the magazine&rsquo;s editors sent out two surveys: one to AEC firms across the United States that work with public entities and one to readers who work for public works departments.
&ldquo;We are excited to once again be recognized as one of the leading public works engineering firms in the nation,&rdquo; stated Pennoni President and CEO Anthony S. Bartolomeo, P.E. &ldquo;Founded more than 42 years ago, our practice has thrived by serving both the public and private sectors of our economy. We pride ourselves on improving the quality of life of people and communities by designing basic infrastructure such as roads, bridges, water works and waste management systems. Pennoni looks forward to our continued success in participating in the upgrading and development of these man-made national resources.&rdquo;
With over $93 million in nationwide billings, Pennoni Associates, an 835-person firm with 20 offices throughout the eastern United States, has rapidly increased in capability and expertise over the last 5 years. Pennoni provides a wide range of professional engineering services, including civil engineering, water/wastewater, transportation, underwater inspections, environmental, inspection and testing, land surveying, site design and landscape architecture, mechanical and...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=58</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian A. Brubaker, PE, Joins Pennoni as Senior Engineer]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/1/08 
Brian A. Brubaker, PE, has been hired as a Senior Electrical Engineer in&nbsp;Pennoni's Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Division. Mr. Brubaker will work in Pennoni&rsquo;s State College, PA, office.
A graduate of The Pennsylvania State University class of 1993, Mr. Brubaker earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He has nine years of experience and specializes in various aspects of the MEP engineering industry. Specifically, Mr. Brubaker has a firm understanding of MEP project design and construction with coordination of Electrical and Mechanical building systems. He has extensive experience in site and interior lighting design, power distribution, fire alarm and telecommunication systems for medical office buildings, hospitality facilities, commercial offices, retail space, and parking garages.
&ldquo;Brian is a take-charge person who has years of experience in electrical, telecom system design and project management,&rdquo; stated Boji Ma, PE, State College MEP Division Manager. &ldquo;He will be an asset to our MEP division in the State College office and extraordinarily helpful in our future growth in the area.&rdquo;
&ldquo;We are very excited to have Brian join the State College office,&rdquo; stated Patrick S. Powers, PE, Associate Vice President and State College Office Principal. &ldquo;Brian is a great addition to our new MEP Division and we welcome his expertise and experience.&rdquo; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=59</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Associates Ranked on Engineering News Record’s Top 200 Environmental List]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/25/08 
Pennoni&nbsp;has been ranked as #190 on the Engineering News Record&rsquo;s (ENR) list of the Top 200 Environmental Firms. Pennoni&rsquo;s Environmental services make up 20% of its total gross revenue, focusing on commercial development and construction, industrial compliance and regulatory affairs, and alternative energy sources.
ENR, a publication of McGraw-Hill, published the list in its June/July 2008 issue. This annual listing ranks the top 200 firms that profit from sustainability and resource cleanup, protection and reuse. The 16 page report includes tables showing the most vigorous markets and the top firms in all environmental fields, design/consulting studies, construction remediation, hazardous waste, nuclear waste, water treatment/supply, waste/storm water treatment, air-pollution control, environmental management and environmental sciences.
&ldquo;We are proud to be included in the listing with the largest and most successful environmental companies in the United States,&rdquo; stated Kevin J. Davis, PE, Pennoni Vice President and Environmental Technology Principal. &ldquo;We look forward to our continued success as we assist our clients with their environmental matters.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Founded more than 40 years ago, our practice has thrived by serving both the public and private sectors of our economy,&rdquo; stated Pennoni President and CEO Anthony Bartolomeo, PE. &ldquo;We look to continue to improve the quality of life for the people and communities we serve.&rdquo; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=60</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carl A. St. Pierre, PE, Promoted to Pennoni Senior Engineer]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/18/08 
Carl A. St. Pierre, PE, has been promoted to Senior Engineer for&nbsp;Pennoni's Civil/Site/Landscape Architecture Division.
A Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, Mr. St. Pierre has 11 years of experience specializing in stormwater management design and most recently served as a Project Engineer.
&ldquo;Carl has proven himself to be an exemplary project manager on several of our largest projects including Foxwoods Casino and now on the Civil/Site/LA portion of the Chester Soccer Stadium,&rdquo; stated Thomas Friese, PE, Philadelphia Civil/Site/Landscape Architecture Division Manager. &ldquo;His attention to detail and communication with our clients helps advance our number one goal of excellent professional reputation.&rdquo;
A graduate of Villanova University, Mr. St. Pierre earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. To keep active in the industry outside of work, he is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers as well as the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers.
Mr. St. Pierre resides in the Fairmount Section of Philadelphia with his wife Michelle. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=61</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Helps Families of Children Admitted to Philadelphia Hospitals; New Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House Receives Plans for Outdoor Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/18/08 Pennoni is pleased to announce its involvement with the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House. Pennoni submitted a proposed landscape site design concept pro-bono for a new Ronald McDonald House. This house primarily serves families whose children are being treated at St. Christopher&rsquo;s Hospital and the Philadelphia Shiners Hospital for Children.
Known as The House That Love Built&reg;, the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House program helps seriously ill children and their families by offering comfortable, temporary residences close to a medical facility. This service is provided to families that live at least 25 miles out of the area. Located at Front and Erie Streets, this 15-bedroom home is Philadelphia&rsquo;s second Ronald McDonald House.
Jan Brath, of Pennoni&rsquo;s Philadelphia Civil/Site Division, created the landscape design for the new house. The proposed design includes a paved circular courtyard to incorporate engraved donor pavers, embraced by a half circle seat wall. A stepped water feature is located centrally in the seat wall on the north edge of the courtyard. Ornamental grasses, perennials, specimen shrubs and ornamental trees surround the space to provide a buffer as well as seasonal interest for users. Several deciduous trees on the south side of the courtyard provide shade and evergreens buffer a parking garage to the east. Movable tables/chairs provide additional seating and allows flexibility for people to arrange in social groupings. Pathway connections are provided at both the top and bottom at ADA-compliant grades.
&ldquo;Families spend their days visiting their children who are being treated at a nearby hospital which has limited space to...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=62</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/15/08 ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Newsletter&amp;id=10</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainable Design Can Help Townships Save Money, Protect the Environment]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/1/08 The rising cost of fuel, construction materials, and just about everything else have townships working harder than ever to stretch a dollar. Pennoni's Alan Grant, PE, LEED AP, and Cynthia Shaw, LEED AP, discuss ways that sustainable design, or green building, can help townships save money and protect the environment. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=105</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASHE/PennDOT Conference Round-Up ]]></title><description><![CDATA[6/1/08 Todd M. Morris, PE, Pennoni Associate Vice President and Second Vice President of the Harrisburg Section of ASHE; and&nbsp;Thomas S. Morisi, Vice President and Director of Transportation for Keller Engineers, Inc. and the ASHE Regional 4 Director, summarizes the ASHE / PennDOT Conference which was held on April 1, 2008. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=78</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotlight on Pennoni ]]></title><description><![CDATA[6/1/08 This annual business spotlight segment highlights local companies in the Eastern PA region. Pennoni is featured on page 24 of this publication. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=24</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Jersey General Assembly Honors Pennoni Associates]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/30/08 The&nbsp;New Jersey General Assembly and Assemblyman Jack Conners (District 7) has recognized Pennoni for its &ldquo;public-spirited ownership and staff.&rdquo; Pennoni has four office locations in New Jersey: Haddon Heights, Edison, Cedar Knolls, and Vineland, as well as 16 other offices in the Northeastern United States.
Pennoni&rsquo;s President and CEO Anthony S. Bartolomeo, PE, was presented with an Assembly Resolution on behalf of the firm by Assemblyman Conners at a ceremony held at Pennoni&rsquo;s offices in early May 2008. The resolution honors and salutes the firm for its work to better the quality of life in the communities where it does business, specifically commending the firm&rsquo;s leadership for &ldquo;its praiseworthy support of a myriad of endeavors in benefit of those in need.&rdquo;
The staff of Pennoni Associates gives generously of their time, talents and money to a large list of non-profit and community-oriented causes including the American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, American Red Cross, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Habitat for Humanity, and Boy Scouts of America to name just a few. Pennoni Associates often supports its staff with paid time for service, matching donations, and use of firm resources to support the organizations most important to them. This culture of giving is one modeled after the values established by the firm&rsquo;s founder, C.R. &ldquo;Chuck&rdquo; Pennoni, PE, who has insisted that community and charitable service be a cornerstone of the firm&rsquo;s culture since its inception in 1966.
In particular, the resolution recognizes the firm&rsquo;s significant efforts to support various Veterans groups in New...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=63</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Announces Senior Level Management Promotions]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/16/08 Pennoni&nbsp;is pleased to announce&nbsp;several promotions to the positions of Associate Vice President. These promotions are effective immediately. &ldquo;Becoming an Officer of Pennoni Associates is truly an honor, one that shows earned respect, trust, and confidence of Pennoni&rsquo;s Board of Directors, and also of peers, colleagues, and subordinates,&rdquo; stated Anthony S. Bartolomeo, PE, President and CEO of Pennoni Associates. &ldquo;This group of extraordinary people has demonstrated the skills, values, integrity, pride in their profession, and business acumen necessary to represent our firm as an Officer.&rdquo;
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Perry D. Schram, PE, Associate Vice President
Mr. Schram, State College Structural Division Manager and Senior Engineer, is a registered Professional Engineer in PA as well as DE, ME, MD, MA, NJ, NY, OH, VA, WV, DC, RI. He has 18 years experience and joined Pennoni with the merger of Powers &amp; Schram Inc in 2004. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. Mr. Schram is a member of Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) where he is an active member of the continuing education committee and connection committee. He is currently developing a one-hour seminar for architects and engineer of records for architectural precast concrete building facades and working on the second edition of the PCI connection manual. A member of the State College Elks Club, Mr. Schram will be serving as a Lodge Officer beginning April 2008. He currently resides in State College with his wife, Deborah, and two children.
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Joseph F. Mullen, PE, Associate Vice President
Mr. Mullen is the Wilkes-Barre Office...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=64</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Green Grads, Spotlight on Pennoni's Crystal Mattson]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/1/08 Pennoni's Crystal Mattson-Leavey, Haddon Heights Staff Environmental Engineer, discusses her passion for working in the environmental field, specifically on Brownfield Redevelopment projects. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=79</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[PADEP Article ]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/1/08 Pennoni's State College Civil/Site Division Manager, Scott Brown, PE, writes about Pennsylvania's new stormwater regulations and their effect on resources within townships that enforce them.&nbsp;&nbsp; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=81</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Route 322 bypass gets a going over]]></title><description><![CDATA[4/18/08 As Township Engineers for Harrison Township,&nbsp;NJ,&nbsp;Pennoni Associates presents and answers questions from residents and officials regarding the Route 322 bypass that is planned to travel through Mullica Hill. The presentation is made by Ron Moore and Walter Bright of Pennoni. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=80</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Pennsylvania's New Stormwater Regulations a Catch-22 for Townships?]]></title><description><![CDATA[4/1/08 Pennoni's State College Civil/Site/Landscape Architecture Division Manager, Scott Brown, PE, discusses the impacts of Pennsylvania's new stormwater regulations. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=106</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's All in the Details]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/30/08 Pennoni Associates has designed the site plan for the proposed ARC Museum. Projections and details have been described throughout the site plan and submitted to the Lower Providence Planning Commission. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=104</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ridgeway Native Wins Major Engineering Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/17/08 David Lowdermilk, P.E., recently received the 2008 Engineer of the Year Award for Delaware County. He is a native of Ridgeway and currently lives in Wallingford. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=103</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool Springs Reservoir Project Warming Up in Wilmington ]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/14/08 Evan Stone, RLA, Pennoni's Doylestown Civil/Site/Landscape Architecture Division Manager, writes about the Wilmington Cool Springs Reservoir project. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=82</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni’s President and CEO Elected as Chairman of World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/14/08 Anthony S. Bartolomeo, PE, Pennoni President and CEO, has been elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP). His appointment was announced at this year&rsquo;s WTCGP annual meeting, where he was elevated from his former position as vicechairman.
Mr. Bartolomeo, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, is a licensed Professional Engineer in several states. His broad familiarity with the relationship development within the federal, state, and local government levels has been a great asset for the WTCGP over the past several years. As Chairman of the Board, Mr. Bartolomeo will preside over the organization&rsquo;s board of directors and will help to implement the WTCGP&rsquo;s strategic plan for the future.
Established in October 2002, the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia is a licensed and certified member of the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) and is a Pennsylvania 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation. The organization provides a number of services that enhance international trade growth and economic prosperity in the Greater Philadelphia region, including counseling from experienced international trade specialists, and free or discounted tickets to networking events. Mr. Bartolomeo&rsquo;s appointment is expected to greatly facilitate the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia&rsquo;s goals of strengthening government and corporate communities, as well as raising the awareness of global trade&rsquo;s effect on Philadelphia&rsquo;s economic health.
Mr. Bartolomeo joined Pennoni Associates in 1986 and has more than 30 years experience in environmental engineering. After leading Pennoni&rsquo;s growth in Environmental Technology, Mr. Bartolomeo was appointed as President in 1999,...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=66</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin Square; a Place for Everything, Everything in its Place]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/1/08 Pennoni Associates designed the redevelopment of Franklin Square in Philadelphia. Franklin Square is one of the original five squares designed by William Penn and is now as vibrant as it was intended to be; when originally designed over 300 years ago. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=102</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACEC/PA, ACEC/Ohio Host Events to Support Key House Members]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/28/08 Pennoni Associates recently hosted a fundraiser for Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) in support of her policies regarding the engineering industry and economy. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=109</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony S. Bartolomeo Elected Chairman of WTCGP Board]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/27/08 Anthony S. Bartolomeo, PE, President and CEO of Pennoni Associates was elected chairman of the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP). He will preside over the organization's board of directors and will help implement the WTCGP's strategic plan. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=110</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kudos: Prize Winning Projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/25/08 Pennoni Associates won an award for Stormwater Best Management Practices for its green roof design on The Radian in Philadelphia. One of several green roof projects, The Radian successfully balances ecology, economics, and aesthetics. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=115</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinton D. Davis, Jr., Joins Pennoni as Lehigh Valley Laboratory Director]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/22/08 
Quinton D. Davis, Jr., has joined Pennoni as Laboratory Director. Prior to joining Pennoni, Mr. Davis had a 15 year career as an Engineer in the Bureau of Materials at New Jersey DOT in Ewing, NJ.
Mr. Davis specializes in construction materials testing and inspection. His expertise includes soils, aggregate, Portland cement concrete and asphaltic concrete. In his new role, Mr. Davis will oversee the operations of Pennoni&rsquo;s Lehigh Valley laboratory. He will also provide quality oversight and coordination for all three of Pennoni&rsquo;s laboratories in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as ensure proper accreditation of our laboratory testing facilities.
&ldquo;Quinton is an excellent addition to the Pennoni team,&rdquo; said Andrew J. Pennoni, PE, Vice President and Inspection and Testing Technology Principal. &ldquo;Quinton has both the technical skills and the leadership ability to help our team meet its expectations as well as the expectations of our clients.&rdquo;
An alumnus of Temple University, Mr. Davis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil and Construction Engineering Technology. He is a member of the National Society of Black Engineers - Greater Philadelphia Alumni Chapter, as well as a member of the New Jersey Society of Asphalt Technologists. In 2000, he received the AASHTO Trailblazer Award for work with the Mid-Atlantic Region Technician Certification Program - Soils &amp; Soil Aggregate Compaction Committees. He also received the 1999 AASHTO Pathfinder Award for work with the NJDOT Soils Technician Program.
Mr. Davis is a resident of Mount Laurel, NJ. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=67</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Promotes Larry Bankert, PE, PTOE, to Transportation Division Manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/22/08 Larry Bankert, PE, PTOE, has been promoted to Pennoni's Mechanicsburg Transportation Division Manager. Mr. Bankert most recently served as a Senior Engineer for the Division.
With 14 years of experience, Mr. Bankert has been with Pennoni for two and a half years. His professional focus has been in planning, study, design, and funding aspects of transportation infrastructure improvements, including both safety and mobility. Mr. Bankert specializes in working with HOP&rsquo;s, TIS&rsquo;s, signal design, capacity analysis and simulation, and safety and security studies and ITS/operations. In his new role, Mr. Bankert will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the division.
&ldquo;Larry has demonstrated a strong commitment to providing excellent service to our clients and provides a high level of expertise especially in the ITS, infrastructure mobility and traffic engineering fields. This will be a great building block for the future of the Mechanicsburg office,&rdquo; stated Todd Morris, PE, Associate Vice President and Central and Western Pennsylvania Regional Transportation Manager. &ldquo;We are confident that he will bring continued success to the Mechanicsburg Transportation Division.&rdquo;
An alumnus of The Pennsylvania State University, Mr. Bankert earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He has been a member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers throughout most of his career and has been a MASITE member, as a student and in his professional career. Presently, Mr. Bankert works with MASITE&rsquo;s Central Area Committee to plan events for PA&rsquo;s central region. Mr. Bankert is also active in ITS Pennsylvania. He served as President in 2004 and Immediate Past-President...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=68</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni’s Pittsburgh Office Relocates to Monroeville]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/15/08 
Pennoni is pleased to announce that its office located in the Greenfield Section of Pittsburgh has relocated to Monroeville Business Park, 701 Seco Road, Monroeville, PA, 15146.
On February 4th, employees moved into Monroeville Business Park which is located near the
Parkway East and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Monroeville interchange.
The phone and fax numbers remain:
Phone: 412-521-3000
Fax: 412-521-1206
&ldquo;We are very excited about this new location for the Pittsburgh office,&rdquo; stated Paul Messineo, Jr., PE, Office Principal. &ldquo;This will give us a better opportunity to expand our client base throughout the southwestern Pennsylvania region.&rdquo; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=69</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Recognition Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/15/08 Pennoni Associates received an award for Stormwater Best Management Practices for The Radian's green roof design. Pennoni was one of several firms receiving this recognition. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=116</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni’s Jenni E. Woodworth, PE, CPESC, named Central PA Young Engineer of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/8/08 Jenni E. Woodworth, PE, CPESC, Pennoni Transportation Project Engineer, has been named Young Engineer of the Year by the Central Pennsylvania Engineers Week Council. Ms. Woodworth is a Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, and New Hampshire and is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control. She currently serves in Pennoni&rsquo;s Mechanicsburg office.
Ms. Woodworth specializes in Water Resources and has eight years of experience. As a Project Engineer, she is responsible for the preparation of Hydrologic &amp; Hydraulic Reports, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plans Floodplain Management Reports, Post Construction Stormwater Management Plans Preparedness, Prevention and Contingencies Plans and the Department of Environmental Protection NPDES and Water Encroachment Permits. Ms. Woodworth is also a Qualified Consultant, selected by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources (PA DEP), to provide applicants (owners, developers, contractors and their engineers) with expedited National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit processing.
&quot;I nominated Jenni for the Young Engineer of the Year award because I felt she deserved recognition for the effort she puts into everything that she does, professionally and personally,&quot; stated Todd M. Morris, PE, Associate Vice President and Regional Transportation Technology Principal. &quot;Jenni is involved with many different engineering related tasks, professional organizations and community events. Her focus, high level of intensity, and professionalism come through on all projects she is working on, whether it be an individual project task or taking a major lead in organizing an upcoming trade event. She is well liked and respected among her peers.&quot;
An Alumnus of Clarkson University,...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=70</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni’s Gregory R. Rogalski, PE, Named 2008 Young Engineer of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/8/08 
Gregory R. Rogalski, PE, Pennoni&nbsp;Project Enigneer,&nbsp;has been named Young Engineer of the Year by the Central PA Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Mr. Rogalski serves in Pennoni&rsquo;s Mechanicsburg Municipal Division.
Mr. Rogalski is responsible for the coordination and direction of all aspects of project design and construction, as well as representing municipal clients. Typical responsibilities include preparing proposals and project scopes, meeting with and assisting clients, preparing and monitoring project budgets, completing investigation, documentation, design and construction phase services, coordinating sub consultants, and plan and permit review.
An alumnus of The Pennsylvania State University, Mr. Rogalski received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. He is currently pursuing his Masters of Engineering degree through the University of Washington and has received Certificates in Heavy Construction Project Management and Infrastructure Construction. Mr. Rogalski serves on the Board of Directors for the Central PA Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers, where he holds the positions of Secretary and Director of Communications.
Mr. Rogalski resides in Harrisburg, PA with his wife, Anne and their two sons Evan (2 years old) and Nathan (one month old). ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=71</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Receives Recognition for Uranium Mining Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/8/08 Pennoni has received the 2007 Business Achievement Award in the category of Medium Sized Firm, New Practice Area; presented by the Environmental Business Journal (EBJ).
Serving the uranium mining industry, Pennoni received recognition for its increased revenue of $2 million exclusively in the new growth area, repeat business and multi-year contracts, an increase in training for staff involved in uranium projects, and expansion into new geographical markets. Pennoni has also successfully developed substantial expertise in uranium mining and milling techniques as part of promoting nuclear power as a key alternative to fossil-fuel energy dependence. Through this effort, Pennoni has expanded its technology and is currently supporting mining and milling projects in New Mexico, Wyoming and South America.
&quot;Our team is pleased to be recognized by the EBJ for our work in supporting the uranium mining industry as a renewed alternative form of energy,&rdquo; stated Kevin J. Davis, PE, Vice President. &ldquo;We have built a strong technical team and we will continue to expand our services for this important market sector.&rdquo;
Between October and December of 2007, EBJ solicited the environmental industry via e-mail, website, and word-of-mouth for nominations for the annual EBJ Business Achievement Awards. Nominations were accepted in 200-word essays in either specific or unspecified categories.
The full list of award winners will be published in the Executive Review issue of Environmental Business Journal. The official 2007 EBJ Business Achievement Awards banquet will be held Wednesday, February 20, 2008. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=72</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alan A. Grant, PE, P.Eng, LEED AP, Joins Pennoni as Senior Engineer]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/8/08 
Alan A. Grant, PE, P. Eng, LEED AP, has joined Pennoni as a Senior Engineer for its Philadelphia Regional Management team. He most recently served as Managing Partner for Blue Hill Partners, LLC.
Mr. Grant has 16 years of experience in LEED, resource efficiency, renewable energy, new technologies, venture capital, and project finance. In his new role, Mr. Grant will be responsible for new business development in the Green Building, Renewable Energy and other Sustainable Design markets.
&ldquo;We believe that Alan&rsquo;s experience as a P.E. and LEED AP as well as his background in the venture capital and project finance arenas will be a great asset to the firm,&rdquo; stated David A. DeLizza, PE, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development. &ldquo;His skills will contribute to Pennoni&rsquo;s goal of being a market leader in sustainable design projects.&rdquo;
A graduate of the University of Toronto, Mr. Grant earned a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. In 2000, he was honored as the Gubernatorial Appointee to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Agricultural By-Product Management Technology Board. To stay active in the industry, Mr. Grant is a member of the United States Green Building Council.
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Mr. Grant is a resident of Chestnut Hill, PA. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=73</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commissioners Apply for Grant to Improve Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/8/08 Green County contracted with Pennoni Associates to evaluate a 14-acre lot owned by the county at Bailey Crossroads. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=107</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presidio and Cisco Help National Engineering Firm Improve Bottom Line by Unifying Voice, Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/5/08 Presidio Networked Solutions, the nation's largest independent Value Added Solutions Provider (VASP), has joined with Cisco Systems to integrate three separate networks into a single converged network at Pennoni Associates. A single network that provides voice, data, and video services now connects Pennoni's 22 offices in nine states, saving the firm more than $10,000 per month and providing additional savings through collaboration and productivity improvements. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=112</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Vice President Named 2008 Engineer of the Year for Delaware County]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/4/08 David S. Lowdermilk, PE, Pennoni Principal, has been named the 2008 Engineer of the Year for Delaware County by the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers, Delaware County Chapter. Mr. Lowdermilk currently serves as Pennoni&rsquo;s Vice President and Transportation Technology Principal.
As Transportation Technology Principal, Mr. Lowdermilk manages a $21 million a year portion of Pennoni&rsquo;s $79 million total earnings, along with 142 staff members. He has extensive experience as a staff manager as well as a project manager and is a Registered Professional Engineer in 11 states. Mr. Lowdermilk serves as Principal-in-Charge of two major Pennoni clients, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority. Mr. Lowdermilk also serves as the Program Manager and Engineer of Record for the Burlington County Bridge Commission (BCBC).
&ldquo;It was my pleasure to nominate Dave for the Engineer of the Year Award for Delaware County,&rdquo; stated C.R. Pennoni, PE, Founder and Chairman of Pennoni Associates Inc. &ldquo;Dave is honorable and honest in both his professional and personal dealings, and places his reputation, the reputation of the firm, and the reputation of our profession above all else. I am proud to call Dave a colleague and a friend, and as a past recipient of this award, I enthusiastically congratulate him for receiving this highly esteemed honor.&rdquo;
Mr. Lowdermilk earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. He is an active member of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers (PSPE), where he serves on the Board for the Delaware County Chapter; an...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=74</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Francis A. Ciufo, PE, Promoted to Pennoni Senior Engineer]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/1/08 
Francis A. Ciufo, PE, of&nbsp;Pennoni's Municipal&nbsp;Division, has been promoted to Senior Engineer. He most recently served as Project Engineer for the division and has been with Pennoni for two years.
A registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, Mr. Ciufo is also a licensed Wastewater
Systems Operator and a Water Systems Operator. He specializes in wastewater treatment plant design and operations.
&ldquo;I am pleased to promote Frank to Senior Engineer. In the two years he has been with Pennoni, Frank has demonstrated his commitment to the firm and our clients by providing excellent quality work,&rdquo; stated Christopher Walker, PE, Doylestown Municipal Division Manager. &ldquo;I am confident that Frank will continue to improve and strengthen our municipal services for the Bucks County region.&rdquo;
An alumnus of Temple University, Mr. Ciufo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. To stay active in the industry, he is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) as well as the Water Environment Federation (WEF). Mr. Ciufo is a resident of Chalfont, PA with his wife, Susan, and two sons, Christopher and Stephen. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, fishing, golf, and maintaining his aquarium and
outdoor fish pond. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=75</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping Context and Cost in Mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/1/08 Pennoni renovated Hilliards Bridge in NJ. Using a context-sensitive approach, Pennoni was able to deliver a design that was cost-effective and maintained the bridge's historical roots. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=108</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evan J. Stone, ASLA, RLA, Joins Pennoni as Division Manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/11/08 Evan Stone, ASLA, RLA, has joined Pennoni as Doylestown Civil/Site/Landscape Architecture Division Manager. Mr. Stone most recently served as Director of Landscape Architecture at Pickering Corts &amp; Summerson Inc.
A Registered Landscape Architect in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, Mr. Stone has 22 years of experience and specializes in TND Planning &amp; Design, Storm Water BMPS, park and recreation design, streetscapes, and is CLARB Certified. As Division Manager, he will assist with the establishment of the Doylestown Civil/Site/Landscape Architecture Division through various business development and marketing efforts.
&ldquo;We are very excited to have Evan join Pennoni. Utilizing his experience as a Landscape Architect, he will be able to successfully handle a wide variety of projects and clients,&rdquo; stated Craig Bryson, RLA, Regional Technology Principal. &ldquo;His extensive knowledge of the Bucks County area will help Pennoni serve clients in an efficient and productive manner.&rdquo;
Mr. Stone is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), the Northampton Township Planning Commission, the Northampton Township Environmental Advisory Council, and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from The Pennsylvania State University and recently taught a Junior Landscape Architecture Design Studio at Temple University&rsquo;s Ambler Campus. Mr. Stone has received several awards for his work, including the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects&rsquo; 2007 Merit Award for the Land Planning &amp; Analysis: Storm Water Best Management Practices Retrofits of the Delaware River Basin Commission Headquarters, Ewing NJ.
Mr. Stone is a resident of Churchville, PA, with his...]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Press Release&amp;id=76</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boro Billing Busy 2008]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/2/08 Pennoni Associates, serving as Jenkintown Borough Engineer, presented a report dealing with the borough's section of Rt 611. The report detailed several solutions for reconfiguration of the road. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=113</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company Spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/1/08 A member of the ASCE- South Jersey Branch, Pennoni Associates was highlighted for the services the firm provides as well as its award-winning work and corporate culture. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=114</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 100 Businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/1/08 Pennoni has been ranked as one of the Top 100 Businesses in Central Pennsylvania. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=111</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Member Spotlight- Dan Bochanski, EIT]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/1/07 Pennoni's Haddon Heights Associate Engineer, Dan Bochanski, EIT, is highlighted for his membership in the ASCE South Jersey Branch. His specialties include stormwater and hydraulic work within Pennoni's Municipal Division. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=99</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[2007 Distinguished Award of Merit Highlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[3/1/07 Eric Flicker, P.E., Pennoni Senior Vice President and CFO, was recently awarded the 2007 Distinguished Award of Merit for the ACEC/PA. This award is presented annually to recognize an individual in a consulting engineering firm who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the engineering profession and service to the ACEC/PA. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=100</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock Hill Road Plans Take Next Step]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/27/07 Plans for improvements to Rock Hill Road and Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd have moved forward. Pennoni Associates serves as Township Consultant and presented information to the Township regarding this project based on a study required by NEPA. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=101</link></item><item><title><![CDATA["Dancing with the Stars" Benefit for CCTech Scholarship Fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/24/07 Pennoni's Frank Harris, Sr.,&nbsp;will be participating&nbsp;in a Dancing with the Stars benefit that will help increase the Cumberland County Tech Scholarship Fund. Fashioned after the hit TV show, this event will showcase successfull professionals throughout the County and their dancing skills. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=98</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engineered to Sack]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/13/07 Pennoni's Darwin Walker, who serves as Vice President and Chief Development Officer, also plays for the Eagles Football Team. Highlighted as a successful engineer, Mr. Walker is shown in the midst of a football game. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=96</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Continued Hotel Debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/8/07 Pennoni's Landscape Architect, Eric Sturm, presents at a zoning hearing the plan for&nbsp;trees, shrubs and other plantings for the proposed Hampton Inn and Suites to be located on Providence and Beatty Roads. The project has been through several hearings and will continue at the end of January. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=95</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riland Returns as Downe Mayor after a Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/5/07 Downe Township announced its 2007 municipal appointments. Pennoni's Peter Coote and Mary Rathje will serve as Municipal Compliance Officers. Pennoni Associates will also serve as the Township Engineer. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=97</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heating System Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/1/07 Pennoni Associates was approved to develop plans for the replacement of&nbsp;a church&nbsp;and parish office wing heating system. Pennoni will also provide guidance during the bidding process to find the best contractor to do the work. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=94</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foxwoods and SugarHouse Line Up Contractors]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/29/06 Pennoni Associates has been hired to work on the Foxwood's Casino planned for Philadelphia. Pennoni will provide environmental testing, among other services. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=93</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paradise Saved]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/11/06 Serving as Haverford Township Engineer, David Pennoni, P.E., Philadelphia Municipal Division Manager, worked with various others to develop a new land plan for the vacant Haverford State Hospital property. With funding secured, the project is now moving closer to reality. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=91</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed Apartment Land is Contaminated]]></title><description><![CDATA[12/9/06 Pennoni Associates has been hired by The Klein Company to clean up a farm-field in Cherry Hill. This site will become a luxury apartment community once the land is remediated. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=92</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Mixed Signals; Southeastern Pennsylvania Develops Unified Traffic Management and Signal Coordination Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/1/06 Pennoni's King of Prussia Transportation Division Manager,&nbsp;Brian Keaveney, P.E., writes this article about Southeastern Pennsylvania's Traffic Management and Signal Coordination Plan. He states, &quot;The integration of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) operations along freeways with systems along parallel arterials and local road networks has become an important focus for several state departments of transportation in an effort to better manage diverted traffic associated with incidents, as well as reoccuring congestion.&quot; ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=88</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Refurbished Park in the Heart of the Historic District is Opening for Fun Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[7/28/06 Franklin Square, one of the original five squares designed in Philadelphia, is re-opening for business. Pennoni Associates worked on this three-year renovation project for client&nbsp;Once Upon a Nation. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=83</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech Park Construction Head Hired]]></title><description><![CDATA[6/9/06 The project team for a new Innovation Center has been announced. Skanska USA Building Inc. has been hired as the construction head of the South Jersey Technology Park campus. Pennoni Associates was announced as the engineer of record for the project. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=85</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's Time Again for Bridge Inspections]]></title><description><![CDATA[6/1/06 As the Burlington County Bridge Commission's Engineer of Record and Program Manager, Pennoni Associates will guide teams of engineers through various in-depth bridge inspections. These inspections will be performed by teams of engineers specializing in mechanical, structural, electrical and civil engineering. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=86</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[County En Route to Pinpointing Traffic Hot Spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/24/06 Pennoni's Frank Harris and Walter Bright present findings from a traffic study done in Cumberland County to determine current and potential areas of congestion. Results will be used in developing a solution to decrease traffic problems for the roads identified in the study. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=87</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engineering Pact Extended for Dellville Bridge Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/3/06 At the request of Pennoni Associates, the Perry County Board of Commissioners have agreed to a contract extension for the Dellville bridge project. The extension will be for 10 months. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=89</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Distinguished Civil Engineer]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/1/06 David A. DeLizza, PE, Pennoni's Senior Vice President&nbsp;for Corporate Development, &nbsp;has been recognized as ASCE's 2006 Distinguished Civil Engineer. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=90</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firm Footing]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/1/06 Pennoni's Eric Flicker, PE, Senior Vice President and CFO, was quoted in this article that discusses the benefits of instituting an ESOP structure in both small and large businesses. ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Pennoni in Print&amp;id=84</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[2/15/06 ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Newsletter&amp;id=18</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[8/25/05 ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Newsletter&amp;id=19</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[5/1/05 ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Newsletter&amp;id=20</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[1/15/05 ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Newsletter&amp;id=21</link></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pennoni Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[10/15/04 ]]></description><link>http://pennoni.comwww.pennoni.com/Firm/News.aspx?type=Newsletter&amp;id=23</link></item></channel>
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