Category: Perspectives

  • September 17, 2025
  • Perspectives
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Knowing the Top Considerations When Hiring an Engineering Firm

When starting a project, the engineering firm you choose can make or break your success. But with so many options, what are the key qualities to look for in an...

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  • September 15, 2025
  • Perspectives
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What is GIS: Understanding Geographic Information Systems

In today’s engineering landscape, projects are no longer confined to isolated sites. They can interact with existing infrastructure networks, sensitive ecosystems, diverse demographics, and evolving regulatory rules. The ability to...

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  • August 27, 2025
  • Perspectives
Ground Penetrating Radar

Navigating the Underground: How Subsurface Utility Engineering Quality Levels Guide Smart Decision-Making

Bottom Line Up Front: Selecting the right subsurface utility engineering (SUE) quality level can save your project significant time, money, and risk. Studies consistently show returns of $4.62 to $22.21...

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  • July 23, 2025
  • Perspectives
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Preparing for House Bill 308: What It Means for Public Sector Safety and How RETTEW Can Help

On April 9, 2025, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 308, the Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Act, also known as the “Jake Schwab Worker Safety Bill.”...

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  • July 10, 2025
  • Perspectives
Energy Regulation

Using Engineering Consulting to Understand Energy Regulation Standards

The energy industry is continuously evolving, with new policies and environmental concerns emerging daily. Keeping up with and applying these changes can be a time-consuming process. Engineering consulting firms, such...

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  • May 8, 2025
  • Perspectives
PAG13

Navigating the Reissuance of the PAG-13 General Permit

Introduction As municipalities across Pennsylvania prepare for the reissuance of the PAG-13 General Permit by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP), it’s crucial to understand the implications of...

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  • February 10, 2025
  • Perspectives
Bridge 3D Modeling

Bridging the Gap Between Tradition and Innovation

The transportation industry, long reliant on 2D drafting and traditional design methods, is beginning to embrace the transformative power of 3D modeling. While other market sectors have made significant advancements...

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  • November 19, 2024
  • Perspectives

Water System Analyses Using Hydraulic Modeling for Municipal Water Systems

Hydraulic modeling is a powerful tool for municipal water systems experiencing rapid growth, and it plays a crucial role in supporting infrastructure planning, decision-making, and system expansion. RETTEW is well...

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  • November 18, 2024
  • Perspectives
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Earthen Dams: A Silent Threat

Dams have been vital to human civilization for thousands of years, serving as critical structures for water management, irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power generation. From the ancient earthen barriers...

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  • August 27, 2024
  • Perspectives
Hermitage Municipal Authority

The Future of Utilities

 Water and sewer utilities supplying our homes and businesses today are not the same as those of the past. The single biggest challenge facing these operations is financing. Reimagining these...

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