Arber Receives National Finalist Award For Second Consecutive Year

The Lake Mead Membrane Water Treatment Plant received a National Finalist Award in the Engineering Excellence Competition sponsored by the American Council of Engineering Companies. The competition took place in Washington, D.C., in conjunction with Consulting Congress Day.

This is the second consecutive year that Richard P. Arber Associates has been honored with the award. In the 2002 competition, the Aurora Water Recycling Plant Project received a Finalist Award.

The new membrane water treatment plant at Lake Mead is one of the first facilities in the United States to use a dual membrane system to purify drinking water. The combination of microfiltration and nanofiltration allows passage of desired minerals with high rejection of organic compounds. State-of-the-art technology designed into the plant includes nanofiltration membranes, ultraviolet disinfection and membrane clean-in-place systems.

One of the unique aspects of the project was the reuse of the membrane reject stream water.

This water is blended with raw water to irrigate native trees and shrubs.

ACEC also presented Mark Beebe, PE, of Richard P. Arber Associates with a New Face in Engineering Award as part of National Engineers Week. The New Faces of Engineering program recognizes 109 nominees out of 1.8 million engineers in the United States.

The program is designed to boost public awareness of the newest generation of engineers.

Beebe was one of the top three young engineers in the United States to be nominated by ACEC.

To qualify, engineers had to have worked on unique or high-profile projects and/or engineering achievements during the last two to five years. Beebe's projects include Lake Mead Membrane Water Treatment Plant in Arizona, Alamosa Arsenic Removal Project and the La Junta Water Treatment Plant.

Federal Government Recognizes Swinerton with Achievement Award

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has honored general contractor Swinerton Builders with an Outstanding Contractor Award for the addition to the 50th Space Wing Headquarters Building project at Schriever Air Force Base in Colorado Springs.

The award is given to firms that receive outstanding ratings in the four categories the Corps uses to grade general contractors on individual projects - timely performance, effectiveness of management, compliance with safety standards and compliance with labor standards. This recognition is the fourth award Swinerton has received in 10 years.

Swinerton Senior Vice President and Denver Division Manager David White and Denver Division Operations Manager Dave Wermerskirchen received the honor at an awards ceremony April 1 at the Corps' district office in Omaha. The $7 million building addition totals 47,000 sq ft and was completed in February, 2003.

Torres/Bryan Joint Venture Named Outstanding Contractor

The Torres/Bryan Joint Venture was acknowledged as an "Outstanding Contractor" during the annual Area Resident Engineers Conference held in Omaha on April 1.

Additionally, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers presented the Torres/Bryan J.V. with a plaque recognizing the overall outstanding performance on the Operation Support Facility at Peterson AFB because of exceptional evaluations in quality control, timely performance, effectiveness of management and compliance with safety standards.

DTJ and Hartronft Fauri Join Practices

DTJ Design and Louisville-based Hartronft Fauri Architects have joined practices.

As the founder of Hartronft Fauri, Erik Hartronft comes to DTJ Design as a principal and the director of commercial architecture. He has designed numerous award-winning projects during his career. Hartronft has extensive experience with commercial and public architecture, planning and historic preservation.

Bill Fauri partnered with Hartronft in 1997 and has international experience in commercial, public and residential architecture with expertise in the design of fitness, wellness and health club facilities.

Also joining DTJ from Hartronft Fauri Architects as William B. Hill, AIA, and Brian Schweitzer, Associate AIA.

Glacier and CDM Engineers Receive National Safety Awards

The Associated General Contractors of America recognized the outstanding safety programs of contractors across the country during the fourth annual AGC/Willis Construction Safety Excellence Awards Breakfast at the 84th Annual AGC Convention. The program examines each contractor's commitment and approach to safety and health as well as their statistical results for the year. Special attention is given to the contractor's safety training program, active employee involvement, evidence of management commitment and innovation.

To be a finalist, contractors had to achieve zero work site fatalities and zero multi-catastrophic injuries. They presented their safety programs to an independent panel of judges consisting of owner representatives, federal/state OSHA administrators and insurance brokers. Awards were presented only to those contractors that exceeded the program criteria.

The Construction Safety Excellence Award winners from Colorado included:

• Heavy Division - Over 500,000 Work Hours
  Third Place: CDM Engineers & Constructors Inc. of Denver
• Municipal Utility Contractors Division - 100,000 Work Hours
  Second Place: Glacier Construction Co. Inc. of Englewood

The Superintendent's Safety Awards were presented during the awards breakfast to superintendents who demonstrated success in leadership, safety training and effective safety practices. The winners included Mike Stephenson of Glacier Construction in its municipal division.

HDR Receives Employer of the Year Recognition

The Denver office of HDR was recently recognized by the Colorado chapter of the Women's Transportation Seminar as Employer of the Year in Colorado. The award was given to the organization that most profoundly enhanced the transportation industry through its commitment to excellence and quality in its services or products; encourages continuing education of its employees; and has an outstanding record of affirmative action in hiring and promoting at all employment levels.

HDR Denver was specially recognized for its dedication to excellence and quality within the transportation industry. One way that HDR promotes opportunities for women is through its Women's Forum. This internal forum focuses on providing an informal setting for networking and mentoring and offers opportunities for professional development.

Founded in 1977, WTS was created through the efforts of 40 women involved in transportation in the Washington, D.C. area. They sought a means to enhance professional and personal involvement of women in the field of transportation. The Colorado chapter was founded in 1997 by a group of women in the local transportation community. Since its inception, the Colorado chapter has grown to more than 100 members.

Design Workshop Recognized for Design of Veterans Memorial Cemetery

The United Veterans Committee of Colorado presented Design Workshop Inc., with a Distinguished Achievement Award in Landscape Architectural Excellence at its 31st annual awards banquet on April 13 in Denver.

The Distinguished Achievement Award was presented to Design Workshop "in recognition and appreciation of their professionalism, expertise and skill in the landscape design and layout of the beautiful and serene Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Grand Junction." Lead consultant, TSP Five Architects, was also recognized for its contribution to the project.

After more than a decade of effort, western Colorado veterans groups successfully lobbied the state legislature for funds to support the planning and design of a new military cemetery in Grand Junction. Design Workshop was engaged in 1999 to assist in the selection of a 20-acre site, lead in the master planning of the cemetery and design all site and landscape elements.

To express the dignity and pride of military service, formal rows of shade trees transect the grounds, creating a sense of order and spatial hierarchy. Traffic and incompatible uses, such as the Union Pacific railroad service yard, are separated by broad, grassy berms, creating a tranquil and contemplative atmosphere.

The local landscape character is accentuated by a natural stream. The visitor center, ceremonial assembly area, columbaria and shelter for committal services are all oriented to the stream and to views of Mt. Garfield to the northeast and the Colorado National Monument to the southwest.

Sinnett Moves to New Offices

Sinnett Builders Inc. has moved to new offices in Fort Collins. The new address is:

4557 Denrose Court
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone: 970-493-1770
Fax: 970-482-4537
Web site: www.sinnettbuilders.com

Send emails to the first name of the person you wish to contact and the remaining part of the address is "@sinnettbuilders.com."

Business correspondence can also be mailed to P.O. Box 1969, Fort Collins, CO 80522.

HWS Has New Location
HWS Consulting Group Inc. has moved to a new location in Greenwood Village. HWS has been providing environmental and engineering services for almost 60 years and has had an office in Denver since 1984.

HWS recently moved to its new location in Greenwood Corporate Plaza #3. The new address is:

7951 East Maplewood Ave., Suite 122
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-4724
Phone: 303-771-6868
Fax: 303-741-6745