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The SR 0038 Bridge over Connoquenessing Creek was a 76-foot-long concrete T-beam bridge deemed structurally deficient by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Because of noticeable surface erosion and deterioration, and foundational issues caused by heavy traffic volume and faulty drainage, PennDOT decided to replace the defective bridge. They turned to RETTEW to design the…
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After being deemed structurally deficient due to its age and deteriorating condition, Quimby Bridge — a concrete encased steel beam bridge built in 1915 on Pusey Mill Road over the east branch of Big Elk Creek — was in need of replacement. One of the many challenges surrounding this site was its environmental sensitivity, including…
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This food manufacturer was looking to expand their plant with various site and facility improvements. After RETTEW completed a 3D model of the proposed improvements under a previous contract, the client engaged us for this first phase of design. The project includes a new hygienics building, relocation of the existing engineering building, and relocation of…
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Home to Alcoa since the late 1940s, the Lancaster Works plant is a leader in aluminum production, specializing in a wide assortment of aluminum sheet and cast plate products. Alcoa is committed to continually upgrading and making modifications at its 1.3 million-SF plant, which gives them a tremendous advantage in producing quality products for their…
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Longwood Gardens is one of the premier botanical gardens in the United States, touting more than 45 beautiful gardens with 9,000 different plant species spanning 1,077 acres. Longwood maintains its picturesque estate through reuse of treated wastewater effluent via spray irrigation. Because of significant use over the years, they had multiple concerns with their spray…
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When fugitive methane gas was detected close to a multi-unit apartment complex, the owner needed environmental consulting services to investigate an orphan natural gas well adjacent to the building. The well was previously discovered and plugged during construction of the apartment complex 12 years prior. However, during a routine service line inspection, natural gas was…
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An energy company leased approximately 10,000 acres from more than 50 separate landowners in three counties to install and operate wind turbines and the transmission lines required to deliver energy to homes across the nation. The company wanted a full-service firm that could effectively and efficiently deliver all aspects of the planned projects on time…
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Using our diverse mix of services, RETTEW worked with the owner to transform what was once the site of the abandoned Armstrong World Industries flooring factory, into a vibrant mixed-use campus in Lancaster City. The work included researching the previous environmental conditions, stormwater infrastructure, land development approvals, traffic impacts, and site utilities to assist in…
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During the review of the land development plans for Pequea Valley School District’s new Paradise Elementary School, RETTEW determined that the proposed storm sewer system did not comply with the Township’s requirements to discharge water to a watercourse. The School District needed to design, develop, and build a storm sewer system that would meet this…
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Widely known as the best wholesale distributor in the cycling industry, Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) was rapidly expanding and in need of a new facility. Looking to embed themselves in a strong biking region, QBP settled on Lancaster County but needed help finding a suitable location and navigating through that new area’s approval and permitting…
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