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march 2011 NEWSLETTER 19
MEMBER NEWS
Buckley, Local Contractor Receive Award
for Paving Project Colorado Asphalt
Pavement Association
Last month, Denver based contractor Brannan Sand
and Gravel Company and Buckley Air Force Base were
awarded the 2010 “Best in Colorado” Asphalt Pavement
Quality Award by the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association
(CAPA).
The award is for the “Best in Colorado” in the Special Use
Pavement Award Category and in recognition for a new
porous asphalt parking lot constructed in 2010. This project
was also recognized with an Environmental Sustainability
Commendation.
Receiving the award on behalf of Brannan was Abraham Perez
- PavingSuperintendent, and Jared Welch - Quality Control Manager.
Buckley AirForce Base was represented by Michael Bock,
460th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Restoration Program Manager.
“We are very pleased to recognize Brannan Sand and Gravel
and the Buckley Air Force Base for this accomplishment.
It is truly an honor and speaks well of the quality of work
and cooperation and partnership between the two organizations,”
stated Tom Peterson, Executive Director, Colorado
Asphalt Pavement Association.
Receiving the award on behalf of Brannan was Abraham
Perez - Paving Superintendent, and Jared Welch - Quality
Control Manager. Buckley Air Force Base was represented
by Mr. Michael Bock, 460th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Restoration
Program Manager.
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“This was truly a joint partnership with the asphalt contractor,”
said Mr. Bock.
The work on this project consisted of placement of a four
inch porous asphalt pavement parking lot on the air base.
Because of the lack of lateral drainage topography, a porous
pavement was placed on a vehicle storage area for
our troops serving overseas. This is the largest porous asphalt
parking lot in Colorado. The Awards Team stated that
the pavement passed the flood test with flying colors.
The Colorado Asphalt Pavement “Best in Colorado” Quality
Awards are presented annually to recognize the quality
efforts of asphalt producers, contractors and agencies/
owners in the State of Colorado. Sixty-six nominations representing
41 projects were nominated for awards and 16
projects were recognized as “Best in Colorado” in a variety
of categories. Nominations are judged on overall quality
and smoothness.
The award was presented in conjunction with the 38th Annual
Rocky Mountain Asphalt Conference and Equipment
Show at the Holiday Inn - DIA on Feb. 23, 2011.
AMEC Acquires Water and Mining Environmental
and Engineering Consulting Firm
AMEC, the international engineering and project management
company, announces today that it has acquired BCI
Engineers and Scientists, Inc., a Florida-based consulting
firm focused on the water and mining sectors.
Established more than 30 years ago, BCI is a diversified environmental,
water resources, geotechnical, civil and forensic
engineering firm working predominantly in the water
and mining sectors. Headquartered in Lakeland, Fla., the
company employs nearly 200 engineers, scientists and
other professionals in seven offices.
“This acquisition is consistent with our Vision 2015 growth
strategy in the water and mining sectors, as well as expansion
in the Southeast U.S.,” said Hisham Mahmoud, President
of AMEC’s Earth & Environmental business. “BCI’s talented
professionals, locations, services and excellent client
relationships make the company a good fit for us.”