Siddiqui Engineering and Land Surveying P.C.

Francis Scott Key Bridge 1 Year Later It’s been one year since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. The horrific accident occurred early in the morning when the MV Dali struck the bridge, claiming the lives of six construction workers and temporarily closed the port of Baltimore causing significant economic disruption. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) faulted the state of Maryland for the incident after a vulnerability assessment revealed that the bridge was at 30 times greater risk than acceptable thresholds. The agency warned that 68 critical bridges throughout the United States were at similar risk and called for urgent assessments. This tragedy is a reminder that life can throw challenges that are nearly impossible to predict. As engineers, our job is to ensure maximum safety and efficiency as well as long term sustainability. It is vital to be able to react effectively to these extreme circumstances and be willing to learn from them to avoid future disasters. #CivilEngineering, #BridgeSafety Image Credit: https://lnkd.in/ek6MNvaQ

Francis Scott Key Bridge 1 Year Later It’s been one year since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. The horrific accident occurred early in the morning when the MV Dali struck the bridge, claiming the lives of six construction workers and temporarily closed the port of Baltimore causing significant economic disruption. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) faulted the state of Maryland for the incident after a vulnerability assessment revealed that the bridge was at 30 times greater risk than acceptable thresholds. The agency warned that 68 critical bridges throughout the United States were at similar risk and called for urgent assessments. This tragedy is a reminder that life can throw challenges that are nearly impossible to predict. As engineers, our job is to ensure maximum safety and efficiency as well as long term sustainability. It is vital to be able to react effectively to these extreme circumstances and be willing to learn from them to avoid future disasters. #CivilEngineering, #BridgeSafety Image Credit: https://lnkd.in/ek6MNvaQ

Winter can bring about numerous challenges in the Land Surveying field. Even in the absence of snow, cold temperatures alone can inhibit your project schedule if you don’t take the proper precautions. Here are some insightful tips to help you manage your land surveying business during the cold season. 1. Dress Appropriately: Surveyors will be outside for extended hours of the day. It is important to dress in layers and wear any cold weather gear to safely perform your duties. Additionally, frequent breaks are required to prevent cold related conditions such as hypothermia. 2. Plan for Snow: Even a little snow can cause complications at the work site. Snow can often obscure boundary lines and land markers. Additionally, the arrival of snow can often be accompanied by ice which can make it difficult to access certain areas. It is vital for Surveyors to thoroughly monitor weather updates, keep enough staff on call, and have the appropriate equipment with them. 3. Plan around Shorter Days: Due to shorter days during the winter, land surveyors must be able to make the most of the available daylight. Surveyors need to optimize tasks to ensure their projects are completed within schedule. 4. Maintain Equipment: Surveying tools have a minimum/maximum temperature that they can operate in. It is important to protect any equipment from weather-related damage and to thoroughly check all their readings to ensure accuracy. 5. Take Advantage of the Off Season: While Construction is a year-round industry, it tends to slow down during the winter. Companies can take advantage of the slowdown by utilizing the time to calibrate equipment and update on technology developments to be ready for the next more productive season. Don’t let the cold put your business on ice. Planning around the harsh conditions and taking proper precautions will keep your company running smoothly and your projects on schedule. #LandSurveying, #surveying #advice

Happy New Year from all of us at SEPC! In 2025, we plan to continue delivering quality engineering and construction inspection services. We look forward to a year full of growth and opportunity.  #NewYear, #Engineering, #ConstructionInspection, #LandSurveying

Ending a great year in style. We at SEPC gathered at Blackstone Steakhouse in Melville for our annual Holiday Party. We are grateful to have a team of passionate & dedicated professionals. #HolidayCelebration #Engineering

We at SEPC were honored to attend the NYC DDC Holiday Party at the Terrace at the Park. It was a wonderful night of food, dancing, & networking. Here’s to a prosperous New Year! #NYCDDC #Construction #Engineering

We’re happy to announce that we have been awarded an Architectural & Engineering term contract with DASNY! We are excited at the opportunity to continue delivering sustainable and innovative solutions for infrastructure projects. We look forward to contributing to the growth and development of New York State through this partnership. #DASNY #Engineering  

We’re excited to announce our role as the prime consultant on the ongoing $9M NYSDOT Construction Inspection project for NYS Route 27 Median Barrier Replacement in the Town of Islip and Village of Brightwaters. The construction includes replacement of median barrier for about 1.3 miles, replacement of existing chain link fences between the Sunrise Highway mainlines and both service roads with a six feet high chain link fence, rebuilding of the drainage structures along the median barriers, and replacement of concrete pavement as needed. Other work includes utilities, landscaping, pavement markings and work zone traffic control. We look forward to sharing more information in the future. #ConstructionInspection #NYSDOT