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Don’t Just Grasp Strategic Planning - Implement ItJune 17, 2013 | by: Lowell BallardLast month’s column discussed reasons why some custom applications, while great, should sometimes not move forward. Some key reasons included the lack of buy-in from all levels and ambiguity as it relates to how the idea fits into the overall organizational mission. Read more » |
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Leadership Spotlight - Bruce McCloy on our Public Safety & Federal Design Build DivisionJune 10, 2013 | by: Ashley MooreTimmons Group is dedicated to assisting local, state, and federal government entities in meeting their conceptual planning and site development needs. Our Public Safety team is devoted entirely to serving the needs of the end user or owner. Our extensive experience in the design of public safety facilities allows us to more fully understand your needs and vision for the project. Read more » |
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Application Development - Is it Always Beneficial?May 31, 2013 | by: Lowell BallardLast month’s column discussed tips for effective client engagement and the importance of having a formalized “product owner” for any initiative you take on. This month, we will spend some time talking about cases where it might be better to never build an application – or at least defer the application or project development. Read more » |
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O&M of an SBR Part II: Getting to Know the SBRMay 07, 2013 | by: Ron EiseleOne of the first things I do when I start at a facility that is experiencing problems is to do a site evaluation. I will do the evaluation with the operator, be it the Chief Operator or the operator on duty. Usually, I like to do the inspection with the operator that I will be in contact with throughout the entire project. Read more » |
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Effectively Engaging Your ClientApril 22, 2013 | by: Lowell BallardWant to keep the attention of your client? Here we will discuss ways to effectively engage your client and keep them engaged throughout the project development lifecycle. Read more » |
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The O&M of a Sequencing Batch Reactor or a (Lack Thereof) Part 1: Getting to Know Each OtherApril 10, 2013 | by: Ron EiseleOne of the services that Timmons Group provides for operators or just owners of wwtps and wtps is troubleshooting and plant optimization. At first glance one would think this shouldn’t be that hard. Come in, look at a treatment plant, make some adjustments and presto, you have a functioning facility again. Read more » |
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Leadership Spotlight - Stephen Hostetler on Timmons Group’s Site Engineering and Land PlanningMarch 13, 2013 | by: Ashley MooreTimmons Group boasts nearly 60 years of Site Engineering and Planning experience for hundreds of projects throughout the eastern United States. We understand successful site design integrates all the technical disciplines with a comprehensive knowledge of the specific project envisioned by our client. Read more » |
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Children Represent Often Overlooked StakeholdersMarch 08, 2013 | by: Andy BoenauTwo groups of stakeholders are often overlooked when planning and designing community projects: the elderly and young children. Young children will often pepper us with questions and offer blunt critiques and opinions. Read more » |
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Top 10 Lessons Learned Working for Natural Resource AgenciesFebruary 21, 2013 | by: Lowell BallardNatural Resource agencies represent one of the largest GIS communities and users of Geospatial technologies. GIS has its roots firmly established in Forestry, Fishery, Wildlife and many other land management agencies. As the world’s population continues to increase, management of the natural environment becomes increasingly complex. Organizations now use GIS to not only visualize data and support the decision-making process, but also to build complex spatial models. These models provide insight into everything from carbon sequestration to nutrient and sediment load to our water systems. Read more » |
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Leadership Spotlight - Andrew Gould on Timmons Group’s Stormwater DivisionFebruary 13, 2013 | by: Ashley MooreTimmons Group’s Stormwater Management professionals are dedicated to developing sites that are sensitive to low-impact and sustainable development and, as well, are comfortable for human use. By incorporating the latest technologies into our sites, we design sites that are responsible and functional. Read more » |