Author: Colliers Engineering & Design
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What Actually is a Cross Bore?
One of my first assignments at Colliers Engineering & Design was to do research into cross bores, as it relates to Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE), for an article. New to the world of engineering, I decided to jump into finding articles and white papers about a dangerous intersection hidden under the surface. The Threat Beneath…
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Q&A with Water Principal and Erie Canal Expert Ken Avery
Water Principal Ken Avery shares his more than 40 years of experience in New York State’s waterways, and the history and evolution of the Erie Canal System.
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Remembering Superstorm Sandy: 10 Years Later
During the late hours of Monday, October 29, 2012, Superstorm Sandy made landfall on the East Coast, bringing storm surges and flooding never seen before. Longstanding Jersey Shore landmarks were pulled into the raging waters with ease. Houses were ripped to shreds by the power the waves possessed. Airports and Subway stations were flooded with…
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Full-Service Asset Management System in Brick Township, NJ
We partnered with the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority (BTMUA) to enhance their existing asset management program.
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Fall Driving in 2022
Safety Tips for Fall Driving in 2022 Fall may mean an end to the dangers of summer heat, but often, this damp, rainy season sometimes comes with its own dangers. Fall can mean increased fog and more dark hours. As the temperatures drop, frost often coats the ground at night. If you’re in an area…
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NavVis VLX Indoor Mobile Mapping System
The NavVis VLX indoor mobile mapping system (IMMS) enables us to scan and store every detail about a building simply by walking through the space.
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It’s National 811 Call Before You Dig Day!
It’s August 11, or 8/11, and you know what that means… It’s National 811 Call Before You Dig Day! As a reminder to residents and excavators alike, calling 811 to locate your utilities before you dig underground is for your own safety! Having your utilities marked-out is a nationally free service and it is also…
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Experts Choose Experts: Adaptive Reuse in NYC
New York City is home to 8.38 million people, according to the 2020 census. Since our country’s inception in the 1700s, NYC has been a center of commerce and culture. That being said, much of its infrastructure is over a century old. Packed tight with museums, restaurant, hotels, theaters, schools and of course, residences, NYC…
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CED Ranked on Top Engineering Lists!
For the first time, Colliers Engineering & Design (CED) has ranked in the top 100 of Engineering News Record’s Top 500 Design Firms, coming in at number 85! This annual list ranks companies according to design services revenue for the previous calendar year. CED’s position in the top 100 is a direct result of the…
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Field of Dreams
The vision for the fully accessible recreation facility known as the Field of Dreams was conceived by a family whose young son sustained severe brain trauma from a serious car accident which left him disabled. Out of passion for their son and a lack of recreational areas that catered to his abilities they formed a…
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Cow Key Earns 2022 FES Miami Award
After successful implementation of several first-time innovations, the City of Key West’s bridge rehabilitation and three-span replacement of the northbound and southbound bridges on US-1 over Cow Key Channel (Bridge Nos. 900086 & 900125) was awarded the 2022 FES Miami’s Outstanding Technical Achievement Award. This innovative bridge rehabilitation replaced Spans 2, 3 and 4 using…
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Spring Safety: Working Around Plants, Insects, and Animals
With spring’s warm days and glimpses of nice weather comes changing environmental hazards. Do you have bees that seem to appear by your door every year? Do you think about the animals coming out of hibernation? Or the fact that warm weather often means more skin exposure? Always maintain environmental awareness, whether you are doing…