D.W. Kozera, Inc.

The?Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) Brown Center?is a bold, award-winning addition to campus, transforming a former parking lot into a 61,000-square-foot hub for digital arts. ??? D.W. Kozera, Inc. played a role in this groundbreaking project, providing?geotechnical engineering services, subsurface investigations, and construction testing. We helped overcome challenges like?man-placed fill soils, perched groundwater, and proximity to the CSX rail line, ensuring a solid foundation for this architectural masterpiece. Now a nationally recognized landmark, the Brown Center has boosted campus event programming by?50%?and continues to inspire creativity and collaboration. We're proud to have been part of this transformative project! ???Owner:?MICA ????Architect:?Zieger Snead Architects ???Structural Engineer:?Morabito Consultants, Inc. ???Civil Engineer:?RK&K ???General Contractor:?The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company #GeotechnicalEngineering #MICA #BaltimoreArchitecture #EngineeringExcellence #ConstructionMatters #DWKozera

D.W. Kozera is proud to mark three decades of geotechnical innovation. To honor this milestone, we’re introducing a special 30th-anniversary edition of our logo—keeping the look you know and trust while celebrating how far we've come. ?? Thank you to our clients, partners, and team for being part of our journey. Here's to building the future together! #DWKozera #30YearsStrong #GeotechnicalEngineering #BuiltOnExpertise

From childhood problem-solver to civil engineering pro! Shana Opdyke-Carroll, PE, LEED AP BDC has always had a passion for fixing things and making processes more efficient—whether it was mastering fractions to perfect her baking or rewinding cassette tapes at recess. Today, she brings that same problem-solving mindset to civil engineering and sales at D.W. Kozera, helping clients find smart solutions every day. ?? #EngineeringExcellence #ProblemSolver #DWKozera

This Presidents' Day, we honor the leaders who built the foundation of our nation—just as we build strong foundations in every project we take on. ???? Wishing everyone a day of reflection and appreciation! #PresidentsDay #BuildingStrongFoundations #EngineeringExcellence #DWKozera

D.W. Kozera, Inc. was proud to play a crucial role in the expansion of Loyola Blakefield’s Wheeler Hall, a project that required innovative engineering solutions. Our team conducted?subsurface investigations, underpinning design, and construction testing & observation. From?dense residual soils to irregular bedrock, we tackled challenging conditions head-on, designing and implementing underpinning solutions that minimized disruptions while supporting the new four-story addition. Through?detailed engineering and problem-solving, we helped bring this?state-of-the-art facility?to life! Shoutout to our project partners: ???Architect:?JMT Architecture ???Civil Engineer:?Richardson Engineering ???Structural Engineer:?Morabito Consultants, Inc. ???General Contractor: The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company #EngineeringExcellence #LoyolaBlakefield #ConstructionInnovation #DWKozera

Catch Drew MacLeod, P.E. from D.W. Kozera, Inc. and Mike Hurwitz from Tradepoint Atlantic as they share insights on how their collaboration?shaped the 1.3-million-square-foot Floor & Decor Distribution Center at Sparrows Point, MD! From geotechnical engineering solutions to large-scale infrastructure development, hear how teamwork and smart engineering made this project a success. ??♂???♀? #DWKozera #TradepointAtlantic #PortDevelopment #EngineeringExcellence #Collaboration #InfrastructureInnovation #BaltimoreBusiness #GeotechnicalEngineering #TeamworkInAction

At D.W. Kozera, we specialize in cost-effective, innovative geotechnical designs that deliver significant time and budget savings for our clients. Our commitment to delivering value has earned us direct client work and referrals — a testament to the quality and care we bring to every project. #DWKozera #GeotechnicalEngineering #EngineeringExcellence #ProjectManagement #InnovativeDesign #CostEffectiveSolutions #InfrastructureLeadership #QualityAndValue

D.W. Kozera provided expert geotechnical engineering for the new Tradepoint Atlantic East-West Berth at Sparrows Point, turning a former industrial site into a state-of-the-art port facility! ??♂???♀? Our team conducted subsurface investigations, slope stability analyses, and designed deep foundations to support a 2,200-ft wharf, a heavy lift pad, and PCC pavements – all built to handle high-capacity cargo operations. From dynamic pile testing to construction monitoring, DWK worked collaboratively with the design team on this $33M project. #EngineeringExcellence #PortDevelopment #DWKozera #GeotechnicalEngineering #InfrastructureInnovation #TradepointAtlantic #BaltimoreBusiness

That’s D.W. Kozera, Inc.’s very own Joshua L. as the Director on set of the Tradepoint Atlantic’s Talkshow. The final session of their Empowerment Academy with Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew, HonD. Josh and Shana Opdyke-Carroll, PE, LEED AP BDC are participating in this academy and this marketing-focused session was super fun and provided our folks more training on the non-technical skills needed for success in today’s world. Thanks to Jayson Williams, Kristin King, Brian Scott Bailey, and Aaron Tomarchio for the opportunity for our folks to participate in the Academy!

Congratulations to Chamath Senevirathna for winning the D.W. Kozera, Inc. third quarter photo contest! With this win, Chamath remains undefeated in our 2024 contests! Thank you to the 49 people- including DWK team members and clients - who voted and helped make this competition a success. Stay tuned for the next round!