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Ever wonder what goes into the work our #engineer divers do? So did CBS! ?? Tune in to "Mission Unstoppable" with Miranda Cosgrove this Saturday, November 23rd at 6:00 AM EST on to catch Lisa Bratton, diver and #coastal engineer in action. In her segment, Lisa brings audiences underwater to perform critical inspections of #NYC infrastructure, then takes that first-hand knowledge to better engineer solutions topside. From diving deep, to designing fixes that protect our cities, the segment gives audiences a glimpse into how marine engineering is making a positive impact on our communities! Set your reminders and dive into this can't-miss episode!?

Charli XCX lit up Times Square with the viral neon green aesthetic featured on her recently released album "brat", making an unforgettable entrance through the TSX Broadway Stage doors (engineered by us!). The free outdoor #liveevent, in partnership with H&M, celebrated their new Holiday Collection, with Charli’s performance broadcast across #LED screens, creating a dazzling visual backdrop for the crowds below. She joined the ranks of other top artists like Post Malone, Jungkook, and Shakira, who have surprised audiences on the 18,000-square-foot LED screen system suspended 30 feet above the streets of #NYC.? ? Behind the scenes, our entertainment team worked with BNW Rigging to engineer the tilted screen backdrop and the lighting positioned behind the performer. The screen was mounted on a ModTruss Inc. frame hinged at the bottom and supported by chain hoists at the top, enabling it to tilt. Installed behind the TSX LED stage doors, the screen was designed to extend through the doors during the show and retract afterward, allowing the doors to operate without interference.?

From behind the scenes to front and center – our VP of Entertainment Engineering, Bill Gorlin, takes the spotlight as the cover star of The Inside Press, Inc.! Bill’s expertise has brought to life some of the most iconic moments in live entertainment – from flying DeLoreans on #Broadway to eight-story holiday displays in #NYC. While his work often remains invisible, it’s the foundation of the magic audiences love. Now, the engineer behind the curtain steps into the spotlight. Check out his incredible journey crafting awe-inspiring designs that bridge science, art, and imagination. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eR3GMqAu

Coastal engineer, Benjamin Komita, EIT, is making waves in the MDPI Journal of Marine Science and Engineering! His paper, "Natural and Engineered Ocean Inflow Projects to Improve Water Quality Through Increased Exchange," dives into methods for tackling declining water quality in estuaries and lagoons worldwide. Benjamin and his co-authors explore innovative ways to enhance #water quality by increasing ocean–estuary exchanges, a promising solution to address eutrophication and #ecosystem degradation caused by nutrient overloads, sediment, and reduced oxygen levels. The review highlights successes from projects across countries like Australia, The Netherlands, Denmark, and the U.S., showing how improved water circulation can boost nutrient reduction, enhance dissolved oxygen levels, and support healthier ecosystems. Read the full publication here: https://lnkd.in/ecwMpUrE ?

Another #construction milestone has been achieved at the 470-490 Kent complex in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn! This three-tower development, located along the historic East River waterfront, continues to make significant progress. With the recent topping out, the 470 Kent Avenue building joins the other mixed-use #residential buildings 480-484 Kent Avenue and 490 Kent Avenue. ? Our team has been delivering comprehensive engineering solutions across disciplines, including site/civil, geotechnical, marine, surveying, and excavation support services. The project scope has encompassed site planning, grading and utility layouts, sediment and erosion control, permitting, builders pavement designs, and stormwater management systems. Stay tuned for further updates as we continue making progress on the transformation of this #waterfront site.?

Located on Manhattan's Upper West Side, NYC Department of Parks & Recreation's Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, which pays tribute to those who served in the American Civil War, is undergoing a thoughtful #restoration. Our Civil, Geotechnical, and Survey teams are helping to preserve the historical #landmark and its surrounding plaza’s integrity for future generations. The project involves meticulous attention to grading, drainage design, and site erosion mitigation to ensure the plaza remains a lasting, resilient space of honor. By updating the pathways and plaza with modern design standards, we are doing our part to uphold a piece of #NYC history, supporting NYC Park's mission to safeguard spaces that honor veterans’ legacies.?

The Hyatt Regency Hotel in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, recently underwent a $40 million #renovation, where our #StructuralEngineering team collaborated closely with construction teams to achieve a seamless modernization of this iconic space, including a complete redesign of the hotel’s stunning atrium. We developed design solutions to modernize the existing ramps, stairs, and various lighting and feature attachments throughout. Additionally, the new atrium includes all the necessary structural modifications to support the updated layout and architectural elements. This project has refreshed the hotel’s #hospitality space, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that greets guests as they enter the beautifully reimagined setting.

Members of our #ConstructionEngineering team—Jon Skinner, P.E., Ethan Wells, P.E., James Ingemi, PE, SE, and Joseph Dempsey, EIT—got to shoot their shot for a great cause with our clients, Orange County Ironworks, LLC. The OCI Clays for Cancer event annually brings us off the construction site and into the field—literally—all in support of Hudson Valley Cancer! #OrangeCounty

Upcoming Opening of the Davis Center at Harlem Meer ??? Replacing the original 1966 Lasker Pool and Rink, the Central Park Conservancy's reimagined Davis Center represents a $160 million investment in #community recreation and access to nature. Seamlessly integrated into the surrounding landscape, the Davis Center features a full-scale ice rink, an additional skating area on the Meer, a larger-than-Olympic-size pool, and a new outdoor spray pad.? ? Our engineers played an important role in the early stages of this #transformation. They developed the demolition plans for the original facility, including the strategic capping of utilities and initial soil erosion control to ensure a safe and environmentally responsible process.?? ? To make the facility accessible year-round, our entertainment team also designed a unique scaffold system inside the pool area. This #adaptable system provides a flat surface for ice in the winter and can be covered with synthetic grass in the spring and fall, creating additional recreational space for the community. - - Rendering courtesy Susan T. Rodriguez Architecture | Design and the Central Park Conservancy?

At this year’s American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Annual Convention & Expo in Boston, MA, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a nearly $3 billion investment in Clean Ports Program grants. This funding will empower 55 applicants in 27 states and territories nationwide with zero-emission equipment, #sustainable infrastructure, and advanced climate and air quality planning! As recognized experts in #MarineEngineering, hydrographic surveys, and dive services, members of our team, including Malcolm McLaren, PE, Joseph Acosta, JJ Woolley, P.E., Sean Dirscherl, PE, and Denisa Moss-Heitlager, were in attendance, engaging in discussions on how we can help to shape the future of the maritime landscape. Alongside over 500 industry leaders, we shared insights and explored forward-thinking solutions to drive sustainable growth and resilience across the #port industry. Congratulations to all grant recipients leading the way toward a resilient, low-impact future for the port sector!