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Bergmann News

Marquee Mixed-Use Development, 260 East Broad Street, Receives Top Award From AIA Rochester Design Awards

National architecture, engineering and planning firm Bergmann, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design, is proud to announce that the mixed-use development 260 East Broad Street has received a Design Award from the 2022 Design Awards hosted by American Institute of Architects (AIA) Rochester. The award was announced at the ceremony on June 9, at the George Eastman Museum.

This is the highest accolade bestowed on a project by the organization and an honor for all involved. 260 East Broad Street was one of 28 projects identified as award contenders by AIA Rochester, with the final awards judged by architectural professionals from AIA Pittsburgh.

260 East Broad Street, owned by Buckingham Properties and designed by Bergmann, is located at the corner of South Clinton Avenue and East Broad Street in downtown Rochester. The development was completed in 2021 and is one of the latest examples of the downtown resurgence, bringing an exciting mix of retail, dining, residential spaces and a commercial anchor tenant to the heart of the city. Bergmann served as the architectural and engineering design team for this project, working in close partnership with Buckingham and LeFrois.

“The evolution of our architectural team over the past five years is reflected in the quality of our design,” stated Andrew Raus, AICP, Senior Vice President, Bergmann. “The team carefully listened to the owner, Buckingham, and anchor tenant Butler Till throughout the entire process and created a building that exemplifies the vibrant era of revitalization we are experiencing, while restoring the urban form of our downtown core.”

“We are grateful to Buckingham Properties, specifically Ken Glaser and Aaron Malbone, for giving us this opportunity to help bring their vision for this marquee building to life,” stated Gary Flisnik, Assoc. AIA, PMP, Principal, Bergmann. “Our team utilized an integrated design approach to marry multiple perspectives and delivered a building that stands on its own while having a sense of connection to the structures around it. The end result is something we can all be very proud of and will make a lasting statement in downtown.”

Bergmann’s team recognized the need to design a building that would match the visibility and importance of the site, located along a key vehicular gateway to the city and on the site of the historic Midtown Plaza. Constructed over an existing three-story, below-grade parking garage, this approx. 107,000 SF building utilizes several design elements and materials along the exterior for visual interest in relation to neighboring buildings. The structure also incorporates an exterior lighting design that gives the building a grand illuminated presence at night.

”This award is recognition that we have made a positive impact on the community,” stated Steven Kushner, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, Design Lead - Project Advisor, Bergmann. “Great projects allow the architect the ability to think and explore form, massing, materials, function, and if we are lucky, meaning. It is a credit to our visionary owner, Buckingham Properties, that we were able to think and explore in this project, and hopefully found meaning, in contributing to a revitalized downtown Rochester.”

The project is the latest in Bergmann’s portfolio to represent the company’s dedication to the revitalization and economic success of the City of Rochester, with other notable projects including the Promenade at Erie Harbor Pedestrian Bridge & Multi-use Trail, Inner Loop North Transformation Study, Aqueduct Reimagined, plus numerous other ROC the Riverway-related initiatives. q

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Stantec News

Stantec Awarded Engineering During Construction and Commissioning of Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant Renewal Project

Project will serve as a source of clean water for cities of Regino and Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been awarded the engineering during construction, and commissioning portions of the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant Renewal Project (BPWTP) in Saskatchewan, as part of the Graham-Aecon Joint Venture. Together with its partners Graham, Aecon, and Associated Engineering (AE), Stantec led the engineering design of the $273 million comprehensive upgrade to the BPWTP, using the progressive design-build delivery model. This is the first time this delivery model has been employed in Canada for water infrastructure.

The project is owned by the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant Corporation (BPWTP Corporation) and is now proceeding with construction. It will deliver an upgraded water treatment plant for the 260,000 customers in the cities of Moose Jaw and Regina, plus users of SaskWater and Buffalo Pound Provincial Park. The BPWTP is located approximately 30 kilometers northeast of the City of Moose Jaw. Commissioned in 1955, the plant has undergone three major capacity and process improvements since its original construction, with the last capacity increase completed in 1989. The plant’s infrastructure elements are nearing the end of their operational life-cycle and this renewal project will help tackle climate-related raw water conditions, evolving regulatory requirements, help prevent loss of water supply, and address dated water treatment technologies, all to simplify operations and increase capacity to meet future demands.

Stantec will be involved in construction inspections as well as start-up and commissioning activities. A key component of the project’s overall engineering design was to reuse much of the existing infrastructure, reducing construction cost and minimizing the construction of a new building footprint.

“We’re incredibly proud of our design team and partners for their work on this project,” says Gillian Edwards, design manager for the BPWTP renewal. “This is a live operating plant that can’t experience long shutdown periods. Our design team has been working closely with our construction partners and the BPWTP Corporation to sequence construction and commissioning activities. This way we can ensure physical upgrades are completed with minimal impact to current water production.”

“We are very excited to transition into this new phase of our Plant Renewal Project and to continue working with Stantec and the Graham-Aecon Joint Venture to ensure a successful outcome,” says Ryan Johnson, president and CEO of Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant Corporation.

Stantec has completed an Issued for Construction (IFC) package for the Plant Renewal that includes updated treatment processes to address regulatory requirements into the future. The work on the first phase included design and regulatory approval support. Stantec’s architects also collaborated with water treatment plant engineers to design a new administrative building for BPWTP Corporation staff. This building will connect the plant’s operations, maintenance, and management groups, improving team cohesiveness.

The project is expected to be complete in 2025.

The Stantec-Graham-Aecon-AE partnership has delivered more than 30 alternative delivery projects together, valued at over $2 billion combined. Approximately two-thirds of the Western Canadian population drinks water from treatment plants delivered by this group of consultants, who have completed projects in Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Vancouver. Other key projects completed by this team of partners includes the Regina Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade in Saskatchewan and the Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Program in Calgary.

By viewing all aspects of water as an integrated system, Stantec is helping to confront global water challenges and accelerate the pathway to a more sustainable, reliable, and affordable future that provides improved water, energy, and infrastructure solutions. Learn more at stantec.com/water. q

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Barton & Loguidice News

Barton & Loguidice Awarded "Best Firm to Work For" for Fifth Consecutive Year, and Announces The Acquisition of Pennsylvania Firm

Barton & Loguidice (B&L), a multi-disciplinary consulting firm that provides technical solutions to public and private clients with 350 employees throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, has been named one of the “Best Firms to Work For” for the fifth year in a row in both the Multidiscipline and 200+ Employee categories nationwide according to the Zweig Group – a leading industry research and benchmarking firm. The award recognizes the top multi-discipline architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and environmental consulting firms in the United States and Canada for creating an environment where their employees feel valued, can make a difference, and contribute to the overall success of the firm.

The Best Firms to Work For award is based on firm culture, workplace practices, employee benefits, retention rates, and professional development as determined from a corporate survey as well as the results from a comprehensive employee survey.

“In a year with so much growth, our team of professionals continues to exceed expectations while maintaining a vibrant family culture,” said President and CEO of Barton & Loguidice John F. Brusa, Jr. “Receiving this award for the fifth consecutive year, amplifies B&L’s continued commitment to our employees, our clients and the communities we serve while being recognized as an employer of choice in the consulting industry.”

Winners will be honored at 2022 Elevate ACE Conference and Awards Gala, taking place in Las Vegas, NV on September 14-16. The complete list of 2022 “Best Firms to Work For” winners can be accessed here: Best Firms To Work For Award (zweiggroup.com). q

Barton & Loguidice (B&L), also welcomes AJC Professional Services, LLC (AJC). AJC, with offices in Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, PA, specializes in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) consulting engineering services to private, institutional and public sector clients in the Mid-Atlantic. This acquisition takes place a year after acquiring Traffic Solutions in Maine.

With the move, B&L will add an office in Pittsburgh, PA, with AJC Founder, Eric Horvat, P.E., serving as Vice President and Branch Manager. AJC’s existing Harrisburg office will integrate into B&L’s existing Camp Hill office, giving the firm a total of 17 offices in six states and 350 professionals.

Horvat has more than 20 years of experience in the design, construction and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for industrial, municipal, commercial, educational and government building facilities. He has worked on multiple LEED projects, designing, analyzing and

news from professional firms reviewing systems focused on minimizing energy costs, life cycle cost analysis and operational efficiency. Licensed in eleven states (PA, VA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, WV, DE, DC, CA, FL, TX), Horvat has developed a robust list of clientele over his career, from Federal Government, Army Corps of Engineers and The Pennsylvania State University to numerous private clients. “We look forward to all the opportunities this combined effort will bring in the areas of client service, project development and staff growth,” said Horvat. The acquisition of AJC will bring six additional technical staff to the firm's growing presence in the Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic markets.

“This acquisition fortifies our depth in servicing B&L’s Mid-Atlantic clientele, while continuing to expand our geographic footprint into western Pennsylvania,” said President & CEO John F. Brusa, Jr., P.E. “We are excited to have AJC join our growing B&L team.” q

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