As severe weather events become more frequent and destructive, the urgency to build stronger, more resilient infrastructure has never been clearer. This year, the U.S. has experienced multiple extreme weather events, each causing widespread damage to communities and critical infrastructure. With forecasts indicating increased volatility in weather patterns in the coming years, Bowman remains focused […]
Port authorities across the United States have an opportunity to secure funding for marine debris removal through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). With $47 million available, port authorities can apply for grants ranging from $1 million to $10 million, with no matching funds required. This funding covers the complete cost of removing marine […]
By Chris Brown, Business Unit Manager & Principal Creating a rich, well-balanced bourbon is an art form. Makers must understand the distilling process—from the initial ingredient selection and aging to bottling and shipping—to ensure a quality product. But there’s another team behind the distillers crucial to the making process: civil engineers. These unsung heroes provide […]
by Doug Fisher On April 19, 2019, a thermal runaway event took place in a battery energy storage unit (ESS) located within a building in Surprise, Arizona. The ESS was provided with fire detection and fire suppression, which both activated. Approximately five hours after arriving on the scene, the responding fire department opened a door […]
Municipal facilities such as schools, community centers, libraries and government buildings consume a substantial amount of fossil fuel reliant energy. In fact, buildings are the primary emitters of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in many communities—accounting for nearly 50 percent of all GHG emissions in large cities, according to RMI. Transitioning community owned buildings from fossil […]
Don’t be paralyzed by the many workplace changes we’re experiencing; instead embrace new expectations to the benefit of your company and employees. At Bowman, and companies around the world, we have all heard – and experienced – that the work world is changing. There are lots of great articles and some significant wisdom being shared […]
As wind energy development expands into new regions in the United States and abroad, reducing negative environmental impacts is critical. This includes reducing unanticipated bat fatalities at wind turbines. The Wind Wildlife Research Fund (WWRF) recently made an award to Bowman to lead a two-year project aimed at the conservation of a broad range of […]
Bowman announced the acquisition of McFarland-Dyer & Associates (“MDA”) headquartered in the greater Atlanta area. Founded in 1995, MDA delivers civil engineering, land planning, land surveying and landscape architecture services to public and private sector clients throughout the Southeast. “We are excited and happy to welcome all of the MDA employees and clients to Bowman,” […]
The residents of Washington D.C. will soon experience fewer power outages. In full swing is the D.C. PLUG initiative, designed to improve the reliability and resiliency of the electric power system in Washington D.C. by burying select systems underground. Mapping out and guiding the Congress Heights project is Bowman’s expert survey team. Bowman leads several […]
Even before the pandemic hit, the build for rent industry was booming. The need for housing in major markets continues to increase where desirable housing is in short supply. Instead of opting for a standard apartment unit, some renters seek a single-family residential experience that still has the benefits and amenities of a professionally managed […]