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The Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Concept Plan reimagines a suburban arterial corridor in Canton, Georgia, as a multimodal, economically vibrant gateway connecting I-575 to Downtown Canton and the Sunnyside neighborhood. Led by Modern Mobility Partners, the $100,800 planning effort integrated transportation design, flood mitigation, land use strategy, and placemaking into a cohesive “complete corridor” framework. The plan proposes a three-roundabout configuration to improve safety and calm traffic, expanded pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, floodable park spaces for stormwater management, and redevelopment strategies that support mixed-use growth while protecting existing residents and minority-owned businesses. By aligning GDOT standards, FEMA floodplain regulations, and local development goals, the project demonstrates how thoughtful engineering and planning can retrofit auto-oriented corridors into connected, resilient, and community-focused gateways.

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The Savannah Technical College Culinary Institute transformed a historic 1856 masonry building on West Bay Street into a 14,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art culinary training facility that doubles enrollment capacity to approximately 300 students. Method Engineering provided full mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection design, integrating nearly 60 linear feet of Type I kitchen hoods, 171.5 tons of cooling capacity, upgraded 1200A electrical service, advanced grease management systems, and demand-controlled kitchen ventilation within the tight constraints of a 19th-century structure. The adaptive reuse project blends historic preservation with high-performance building systems, supporting a 100% job placement rate for graduates while energizing Savannah’s hospitality sector. Through innovative coordination, energy-efficient strategies, and sustainable system integration, the project demonstrates how engineering excellence can elevate education, workforce development, and community engagement in a dense urban setting.

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The 40-story, 976-key Signia by Hilton Atlanta hotel at the Georgia World Congress Center represents a $346 million landmark development engineered atop the former Georgia Dome site. Walter P Moore led structural and enclosure engineering, overcoming significant subsurface complexity by repurposing more than 200 legacy foundation piles—over 13,000 linear feet of concrete—into the new foundation system, reducing embodied carbon and construction costs. The team also devised an innovative hanger-post system to control vibration in the 40,000-square-foot ballroom built above an existing parking deck, achieving stringent performance standards without heavy trusses or structural retrofits. Delivered on schedule and within budget, the project strengthens Atlanta’s convention competitiveness, enhances urban connectivity, and sets a precedent for sustainable, technically sophisticated redevelopment in dense urban environments.

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The Dresden–Talbot 500kV Transmission Line project supports Georgia Transmission Corporation’s accelerated grid expansion to meet growing resiliency and energy capacity needs across the state. VHB led an expedited Phase I historic resources survey across an approximately 1,200-square-mile study area—nearly the size of Yellowstone National Park—surveying nearly 30,000 parcels and identifying more than 5,900 historic resources in just four months. Leveraging custom Esri Field Maps, ArcGIS Dashboards, Experience Builder, and StoryMaps, VHB created a dynamic, GIS-based data ecosystem that streamlined field documentation, QA/QC, stakeholder communication, and siting analysis. The resulting digital asset allowed Georgia Transmission to rapidly advance siting decisions and later complete Phase II NEPA and Section 106 documentation within one month when federal funding became available. The project stands as a model for technology-driven environmental planning at utility scale, accelerating infrastructure delivery while maintaining regulatory rigor and stakeholder transparency.

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The Dunwoody Nature Center Boardwalk Restoration and Enhancement project transformed a degraded and flood-prone section of Wildcat Creek into a resilient ecological and community asset. Led by Lowe Engineers, the $1.72 million effort restored 274 linear feet of stream and adjacent wetlands while replacing an unsafe boardwalk with an 800-foot ADA-accessible elevated structure designed above flood elevations. Using natural channel design techniques—including log vanes, rock toe stabilization, invasive species removal, and native replanting—the project improved water quality, reduced erosion, and enhanced habitat while creating outdoor classrooms and gathering spaces. Completed on time and on budget, and supported in part by a $600,000 EPD 319(h) grant, the project demonstrates how engineering can successfully integrate ecological restoration with public access and environmental education in an urban setting.

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The Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility Expansion in Fulton County is a $350 million progressive design-build project that increased treatment capacity from 24 to 32 mgd, with scalability to 38 mgd, while replacing aging infrastructure with a state-of-the-art membrane bioreactor system. Led by Brown and Caldwell as joint venture partner and lead designer, the project incorporated gravity-driven MBR operations, advanced nutrient removal technologies, and digital modeling tools to enhance efficiency and sustainability. The upgraded facility reduces nitrogen and phosphorus loading to the Chattahoochee River by more than 250,000 pounds annually, eliminates longstanding odor concerns, and achieved over $20 million in savings through adaptive reuse of existing assets. Delivered on time and within budget despite pandemic and supply chain challenges, the project serves as a benchmark for resilient, large-scale public utility infrastructure in Georgia.

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The Colonels Island Terminal (CIT) Roadway Expansion Project at the Port of Brunswick is a $17 million infrastructure upgrade designed to improve circulation, safety, and capacity at North America’s largest single-terminal Ro/Ro facility. Led by Moffatt & Nichol, the project widened 3.2 miles of connector roadway, expanded two major gate facilities, constructed a high-capacity roundabout, and integrated enhanced security and wayfinding systems—all while maintaining uninterrupted port operations during record cargo growth. The design accommodated 13-axle high-and-heavy vehicles through advanced geometric modeling, drone-verified testing, and integrated port traffic simulations using FlexPort and VISSIM. Completed on time and on budget despite railroad coordination, homeland security constraints, and environmental sensitivities, the project positions the Georgia Ports Authority for future berth expansion while reducing congestion, emissions, and community traffic impacts.

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The Grid Investment Program is a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar modernization initiative transforming Georgia Power’s distribution grid from 2020 through 2036 to improve reliability, replace aging infrastructure, and prepare the system for future growth. Serving as Program Manager, Burns & McDonnell developed a scalable delivery model that transitioned contracting to fixed-price structures, implemented GIS-enabled field tracking and automated workflows, and aligned contractor incentives with reliability and cost goals. The program has already improved reliability for more than 388,000 customers statewide and reduced outage durations by over 45 percent. By integrating advanced sectionalizing equipment, real-time performance dashboards, and coordinated statewide project management, the program sets a national benchmark for utility-scale infrastructure modernization—demonstrating how engineering leadership, technology, and program governance can deliver measurable reliability, economic, and customer satisfaction benefits.

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The S-JV Battery Cell Georgia Project in Bartow County represents the development of a 2.5 million-square-foot electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility on a challenging 1,100-acre greenfield site underlain by karst-prone geology. Retained by Hyundai Engineering America, UES provided construction materials testing, geotechnical investigation, and special inspection services for the $5+ billion facility expected to create 3,500 jobs. When construction-induced sinkholes emerged during grading, UES implemented an extensive geophysical investigation using 2D and 3D electrical resistivity imaging, followed by targeted cone penetration testing and a controlled grouting program to mitigate risk. Through advanced settlement modeling and continuous on-site inspection services, UES ensured structural integrity and schedule continuity, transforming a geologically complex site into a world-class advanced manufacturing hub supporting sustainable energy production.

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Freese and Nichols facilitated a comprehensive update of the Cobb County–Marietta Water Authority’s Level of Service Goals (LOSGs), aligning technical performance standards with stakeholder input for a utility serving over 900,000 residents through wholesale distribution. Moving beyond prior internally developed goals, the 2024–2025 process incorporated benchmarking with peer utilities, internal leadership workshops, and structured collaboration with CCMWA’s ten wholesale customers. The $135,398 project delivered measurable, transparent, and actionable goals that now guide capital planning, operational decision-making, and rate considerations. By developing a structured feedback database, facilitating technically complex discussions, and adapting CCMWA’s CIP scoring tool to reflect the updated goals, Freese and Nichols strengthened customer trust while ensuring the utility’s long-term sustainability, reliability, and fiscal responsibility.

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The Stitch Master Plan, led by WSP, is a transformative initiative to cap portions of the I-75/85 Downtown Connector and reconnect Midtown and Downtown Atlanta with up to 17 acres of new public space. The Master Plan outlines a phased strategy beginning with a 5.6-acre central park and establishes four guiding pillars—Community, Transportation, Economy and Wealth Building, and Health and Resilience—to drive equitable redevelopment and multimodal improvements. Developed through engagement with more than 6,000 participants and adopted unanimously by Atlanta City Council, the plan integrates infrastructure feasibility, sustainability strategies, and economic development forecasting that projects over $9 billion in economic value and 4,500 jobs. By combining technical rigor, extensive public participation, and phased constructability, The Stitch provides a realistic and shovel-ready roadmap for transforming a historic transportation barrier into a connected civic spine.

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When severe pile deterioration was discovered during planned rehabilitation of the US 17 bridge over Cypress Mill Creek in Brunswick, GDOT closed the northbound lanes of this critical coastal corridor just days before Thanksgiving 2024. Gresham Smith rapidly developed an innovative emergency repair solution that involved driving new piles through deck openings and casting a new bent cap to transfer loads from compromised piles—eliminating the need for temporary falsework or full bridge replacement. Despite tidal constraints and material challenges, the bridge reopened in less than one month, restoring access for approximately 16,000 vehicles per day. The project exemplifies adaptive engineering under urgent conditions, minimizing public disruption, reducing environmental impact, and demonstrating the value of rapid, collaborative infrastructure response.

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The Chattahoochee River Camp & Paddle Trail, designed by Pond in partnership with The Trust for Public Land, establishes a 48-mile river recreation corridor that expands safe, inclusive access to Georgia’s most iconic waterway. Phase I, completed in 2025 at approximately $4 million, enhanced three existing parks and introduced a new park while installing the region’s first ADA-accessible kayak launches and camping amenities along sensitive riparian environments. Pond provided landscape architecture, civil engineering, environmental services, permitting, and construction support, overcoming complex multi-jurisdictional approvals and flood-prone site conditions. By integrating custom-engineered gangways, modular dock systems, invasive species removal, and native habitat restoration, the project balances recreation with ecological stewardship and sets a replicable model for inclusive, environmentally conscious riverfront infrastructure.