S&A – Attending the 2016 NCSEA Structural Engineer Summit

This week Sabrina Duk, a Structural Engineer for Stevens & Associates, will be attending the annual 2016 NCSEA Structural Engineer Summit as the Vermont Delegate from SEAVT (Structural Engineers Association of Vermont). NCSEA (National Council of Structural Engineers Association) is the primary organization for structural engineers offering resources including seminars, webinars, published design guides and research, as well as mentoring. In addition, they host numerous member run committees that drive legislation and code improvements.

Sabrina will also meet with the NECSEA (Northeast Coalition of Structural Engineers), a group of engineers from New England and New York forming a collective voice for the Northeast region.

http://www.ncsea.com/meetings/annualconference/

 

Stevens & Associates and Hilltop Montessori School Wins Award for the Hilltop Arts Barn

S&A and the Hilltop Montessori School are proud to accept a 2016 Merit Award for Engineering Excellence from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Vermont for the Hilltop Arts Barn project. This complex design included an innovative structural use of premanufactured insulated panels to support high walls and large roof loads.  “Thank You” to everyone who helped to create this beautiful multipurpose space.

 

Stevens & Associates Volunteers at the Saint Michael School

A team of professional engineers from Stevens & Associates, P.C. had the pleasure of volunteering at the Saint Michael School working with 8th and 9th grade students to provide a project-based educational program introducing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.  Read more about this story in the Brattleboro Reformer.
http://www.reformer.com/business/ci_29678208/brattleboros-stevens–associates-visits-saint-michael-school

Stevens & Associates Welcomes Ben Harwood, EIT to the team

Stevens & Associates welcomes Benjamin Harwood to their team as an engineering intern.  Ben graduated from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, and is currently working toward his engineering license.  Ben has completed several certificate programs, and received the Littleton Award from Tufts which recognizes worthy seniors in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering who are active in professional or community affairs.  He has worked as a consultant providing construction inspection services for government and commercial projects.  Ben is interested in historic preservation and adaptive reuse projects, and as a native of Vermont, he is passionate about the character and uniqueness of Brattleboro and its surrounding communities.

Stevens & Associates, P.C. Welcomes Serenity Wolf As A Project Engineer

Stevens & Associates welcomes Serenity Wolf to their team as a staff engineer.  After several years working in various regions of the United States and abroad, Serenity Wolf, a native of Brattleboro, Vermont, returned home and joined Stevens & Associates as a staff engineer.  Serenity received a Bachelor and a Master degree in Civil Engineering from Norwich University and has experience working as a designer and assistant professor of environmental engineering.  Additionally, her professional background includes site development, stormwater management, traffic concurrency, and zoning compatibility.  Serenity is excited to instill her love and knowledge of the area into her projects aiming to support positive social and economic development within communities.

Stevens & Associates, P.C. Welcomes Nate Gosselin as an Engineering Intern

Stevens & Associates welcomes Nathaniel Gosselin to their team as an engineering intern. Nate has received Bachelor of Science degrees in Environmental Engineering and Natural Resources: Forestry from the University of Vermont.  His studies focused on water and wastewater system design through an approach integrating subsurface hydrology, geotechnical principles, and ecosystem management.  In addition, Nate incorporated visual based modelling to approach engineering problems with a landscape perspective. The team looks forward to maximizing his analytical and management skills in site design projects. Currently, Nate is working on erosion control inspections and underground utility line construction review, as well as, construction phase permit compliance for the development of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic system.

Sabrina Duk Earns A Structural Engineer Professional License

Stevens & Associates, P.C. congratulates Sabrina Duk, P.E., LEED AP – BD + C for earning her license to practice as a professional structural engineer in the state of California.

Sabrina has over five years of experience in design, construction and special inspections.  She additionally has ten years of experience working with Building Information Modeling Systems (BIM) primarily using Revit Structure.  With a background in Architectural Engineering, Sabrina has an appreciation for architecture which lends itself to her attention to detail and coordination efforts.  Her responsibilities at Stevens & Associates include project management, structural analysis, construction document production, structural investigations and construction administration.  Sabrina’s prior professional experience ranges from working for a large construction management firm to a small boutique engineering firm.  After taking a position in California to improve her technical abilities and obtain her professional engineering license, she has returned to New England to work for Stevens & Associates.  Sabrina has worked on a variety of building projects which include high-end residential, commercial & mixed-use, institutional and mission critical.  She has additionally worked with a wide range of building materials – including cast-in-place & precast concrete, structural steel, masonry and heavy timber.

Techniques to Flood Proof Buildings

Please join Bob Stevens, P.E. as he presents “Techniques to Flood Proof Buildings” at the 2015 Downtown and Historic Preservation Conference in Burlington, VT on June 5th.

This presentation will review the risks, regulations and insurance requirements for buildings in flood prone areas. Engineering strategies for protecting existing historic structures will be presented as well as several case studies. In addition, take away practical tips for flood proofing your building that won’t break the bank.