BB&E was recently awarded a task order to provide on-site engineering and technical assistance support for the 20th Civil Engineering Squadron (20 CES) at Shaw AFB, South Carolina, with reach-back to home office architectural and engineering expertise to provide a full range of advisory and assistance services. The 20 CES is responsible for the planning, programming, engineering design, construction, maintenance, and repair of all facilities and infrastructure at Shaw AFB, SC, and it is essential that new and ongoing mission responsibilities are in compliance with Air Force requirements. BB&E will provide a full range of services in support of new and existing mission requirements.

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BB&E’s wide ranging experience with Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) [also known as perfluorinated compounds (PFCs)] enables us to assist our industrial and federal clients through the complex regulatory and technical environment surrounding these ubiquitous and persistent compounds. From completion of Preliminary Assessments (PAs), Site Investigations (SIs), and development of remedial response strategies, BB&E has the requisite experience to effectively manage PFAS releases to the environment.  Additional information regarding BB&E’s PFAS response capabilities is summarized here (click for fact sheet).

What Does the Presence of Perfluorinated Compounds in the Environment Mean for Michigan’s Regulated Community?

BB&E’s James Colmer, Vice President of Operations, recently co-authored an article in the Michigan Manufacturing Magazine (MiMfg Magazine Online) titled: “What Does the Presence of Perfluorinated Compounds in the Environment Mean for Michigan’s Regulated Community?” The article discusses the emergence of PFAS as pollutants of concern and what industry can do to minimize these potential impacts. The complete on-line version can be found at the Michigan Manufacturing Magazine website at: http://mag.mimfg.org/mag/0161702001514386514/p6.

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BB&E was recently awarded the task order to provide comprehensive Advisory and Assistance Services support for the Building Repair Project Management Office (PMO) that was established to spearhead the repair of the Headquarters of the Pacific Air Force. We provide comprehensive support for planning and programming project phases as well as the execution of design, construction, communication, furniture and unit move contracts for the HQ PACAF Building. The HQ PACAF Building is an approximately 555,000 square-foot, 3-story reinforced concrete structure comprised of 14-wings. The repair of the HQ PACAF Building is a $123M multi-phase project that seeks to correct life safety and ADA code violations and deficiencies, abate hazardous material (HAZMAT), improve energy efficiency, modernize deteriorating mechanical, electrical, plumbing and communications infrastructure, as well as, provide open reconfigurable floor plans to meet evolving mission requirements of PACAF and numerous tenant units, within this registered National Historic Landmark.

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BB&E obtained a No Further Action (NFA) determination from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) for a hexavalent chrome (CrVI) cleanup project of an active industrial site in western Michigan. In accordance with the Judicial Consent Decree (JCD) regarding the performance of response activities at the facility, BB&E prepared a Remedial Design and implemented the Remedial Action for this former chrome plating facility. A Response Activity Plan (RAP) for Source Area Remedial Design was prepared and implemented to treat sources of soil and groundwater CrVI contamination at and emanating from the facility. Calcium polysulfide (CPS) treatment chemistry was utilized as an in-situ reducing agent to convert CrVI to CrIII. Remedial response activities included a data gap investigation, bench scale testing, remedial design, full-scale in-situ injections of CPS treatment chemistry, and site performance monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. BB&E prepared the No Further Action (NFA) documentation including the financial assurance mechanism (FAM) to effectively discontinue active site remediation and enable commencement with long-term site groundwater monitoring per the NFA documentation and JCD requirements.

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BB&E was recently recognized as one of eight firms receiving the 3rd Annual Premier Award for Client Satisfaction presented by PSMJ Resources, Inc, the premier management consulting firm for the architecture engineering/construction (A/E/C) industry.

Download Press Release » FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  December 11, 2012 Premier Award for Client Satisfaction PSMJ Resources, Inc. Announces Winners of 3rd Annual

Eight A/E/C industry leaders are recognized for providing exemplary service to their clients

Newton, MA—PSMJ Resources, Inc, the premier management consulting firm for the architecture/engineering/construction (A/E/C) industry, recently announced the winners of its 3rd Annual Premier Award for Client Satisfaction at the 2012 A/E/C Industry Summit in Orlando, FL. The Premier Award, presented in partnership withDesignFacilitator, honors A/E/C firms that provide their clients with top quality communications, impressive performance, and cost effective solutions. Eight firms were selected as stand-out winners:

• BB&E Consulting Engineers & Professionals
• Burns & McDonnell
• Geo-Hydro Engineers, Inc.
• Klein and Hoffman, Inc.
• Prunuske Chatham Inc. (Small Firms Category)
• Sunrise Engineering, Inc.
• J. M. Waller Associates, Inc. (Honorable Mention)
• KL Engineering (Honorable Mention)

“In our industry, client satisfaction should always be your #1 priority,” says Frank A. Stasiowski, FAIA, founder and CEO of PSMJ Resources. “The results these winning firms received clearly indicates a passion for client care and a commitment to excellent service delivery. This award proves that these firms are among the best in the industry at keeping their clients happy, and I applaud their commitment to understanding the importance of client satisfaction”. In its third year, the Premier Award participants included several dozen firms from the United States and Canada, many with international offices, making this a truly global competition. The firms included architects, engineers, geo-scientists, environmental consultants, and others - creating a diverse cross-section of professional services. Winners were selected based on both the quality of feedback received and the quantity of replies. Feedback quality is measured by score, but also by consistency and the ability to avoid abnormally low scores. The average evaluation of the award winning firms as a group centered in the range of “Exceeded Expectations” thus, making them significantly more client-focused than the other firms. In fact, none of the identified winners had a single score below “Acceptable.” In celebration of this achievement, PSMJ Resources formally recognized the Premier Award winners at their 2012 A/E/C Industry Summit in Orlando, Florida last week. About PSMJ Resources, Inc. Headquartered in Newton, MA, USA, PSMJ conducts more than 200 A/E/C educational seminars and conferences annually, supported by major professional societies, such as The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). PSMJ also offers more than 150 titles in book, audio, and video and publishes three newsletters on A/E/C firm management. (www.psmj.com) About Design Facilitator This company has created a customized, web-based tool to help engineers, architects and interior designers collect and utilize valuable feedback from their clients. This survey mechanism presents objective, specific feedback from existing clients to confirm a firm's quality, value and helpfulness. (www.designfacilitator.com) Contact: Jennifer Bentley Director of Marketing, PSMJ Resources, Inc (617) 965-0055

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BB&E has been awarded a Small Business Set Aside Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide a full range of Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) and deliverables in support of AFCEC missions throughout Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS). The BB&E Team (Northrop Grumman Technical Services, Portage, and Atriax) supporting GEITA11 has worked together since 2008, with many of our staff sharing longstanding professional relationships. These longstanding relationships and complementary services provide a seamless, well-qualified team for AFCEC GEITA services worldwide. View our fact sheet for more information.

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William (Bill) Rutter, an Architectural Historian with BB&E, recently completed a National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Escanaba Downtown Historic District.  The Escanaba Central Historic District encompasses approximately 20 linear blocks within the city, and is composed of a range of structures that includes commercial blocks, school buildings, churches, industrial buildings, hotels, state and local government offices, and movie theaters.  Bill presented the findings at the Escanaba City Hall in early August during a city-wide public information meeting.  The nomination has been sent to the State Register Review Board for approval.

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