Have you ever wondered how municipalities acquire land for a road widening project or a new sidewalk? When a city or county is invested in improving its assets, sometimes the process includes turning to the public to purchase pieces of their land. As it turns out, there is an entire field of work dedicated to […]
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In association with Moseley Architects, Timmons Group provided civil engineering, survey, and construction administration services for Fire Station #6, a new 12,000 SF facility on a seven-acre site in Hadensville, Virginia. Replacing an outdated facility on the same site, Fire Station #6 is operated twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and provides the […]
Did you hear the recent news? It’s true, our Raleigh Water/Wastewater Team has grown tremendously in only the last 6 months! So far this year, Principal Chris Petree has welcomed three project engineers and a senior project manager to his team. I have had a great time getting to know Chris and his new team […]
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David Barton is going on 20 years of drone expertise, but the excitement in his voice when talking about his career reminds me of someone who is still in the honeymoon phase of their new job. After getting to know him, I can tell you firsthand that David’s passion for flying isn’t going anywhere anytime […]
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Meet Steve Vargo, our resident environmental survey drone expert at Timmons Group. Steve is a Senior Environmental Scientist on our Richmond-based environmental team. He’s been with the firm for over 10 years, and in his time, he’s experienced quite a few things that will help you understand how drone operators #FlySafe when on site. Steve’s […]
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Coastal 61 at Oxford Village is a new multi-family development in Virginia across from Virginia Wesleyan University. The name Coastal 61 was born due to the property’s proximity and partnership with Virginia Wesleyan University (founded in 1961) and part of a moniker often used to identify the Hampton Roads region. The […]
Over the past year and a half, the pandemic has caused a shift in many ways of how we typically tackled life. Whether it was wearing a mask to the grocery store or saving an extra 30 minutes each morning on your commute as you worked from a designated spot at home, it is safe […]
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Located in the Ocean View area of Norfolk, Pinewell Station Apartments is situated on the Chesapeake Bay with unmatched views of the water. The location boasts easy access to the Bay for a variety of water and beach activities like swimming, boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, and more. The Pinewell Station development […]
“I’m sorry if that was information overload!” Jessica chuckled and said to me at the end of our conversation. “It’s easy to get carried away when I talk about it… I just love my job so much.” When I sat down with Jessica Slagle from our Richmond stormwater group, I had no idea at the […]
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Though many things have changed in the past year and a half, one thing has held steadfast—Our employees, and employees everywhere, want to be included in the workplace. Engaged employees are happier, more productive, and better equipped for professional development… And for a good reason! At Timmons Group, we feel strongly that good work comes […]
When it comes to having fun, we know how to plan a good time at Timmons Group, especially after a few long projects are completed! Check out how some of our busy groups stepped out of the office to celebrate the summer with their teammates! On #InternationalDayOfFriendship, our Richmond landscape architecture group celebrated their squad […]
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The Jamestown Apartment Flats feature 269 units spread across the property, making it the largest apartment community in the Manchester submarket. The property is designed with the avid Richmonder’s experiences in mind with a variety of scenic overlooks of the James River and downtown Richmond, direct access to local Buttermilk trail and Potterfield […]
Civil engineering is one of the oldest professions in recorded history. As early civilization began to form and the need for organized city layouts increased, civil engineers took to streets, sewers, and structures to design what would one day be paramount elements of ancient history. Those civil-engineered artifacts have since become cornerstones for how we […]
Planning for the new Goochland County Animal Shelter began in January 2015 and a groundbreaking was held in August 2017. Built over the former clinic, the new shelter was completed and opened to the public in June 2020. A section of brick on an interior wall pays homage to the original […]
As the hot summer comes to an end, we’re reminded that August is National Water Quality Month. This month is dedicated to bringing awareness to how essential it is to have fresh, clean water. Having a clean water source is not only important to humans, but also to the wildlife in the ecosystems around us. […]
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Timmons Group has worked with clients in the Hampton Roads area from our office based in Virginia Beach since 2006. Now, we’re excited to accelerate our responsiveness to clients and community members with a new office in the Oyster Point business development in Newport News. I caught up with Dan Ruby, a senior project manager […]
Timmons Group provided site and design services for the new engineering building at Johnston Community College. The project was led by the Timmons Group Raleigh Landscape Architecture team with the support of other Timmons Group services including civil engineering, survey, subsurface utility locating, and geotechnical investigations. The 50,000 SF facility is scheduled to open in […]
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July is National Parks and Recreation Month. To celebrate, I wanted to show some extra love to our Landscape Architecture teams and their community enhancing park projects in Virginia and North Carolina. From concept to ribbon cutting, our designers are committed to the communities that these parks serve. I’ve gathered a handful of my favorite […]
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Timmons Group provided a variety of services for Old Hundred Elementary School in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The school was completed and opened in Fall 2019. The 83-acre parcel was developed as part of a redistricting initiative for the County to accommodate the nearly 900 students it currently serves. Timmons Group worked […]
With the last leg of our Dallas to Arizona Run & Walk in view and summer in full stride, it’s a perfect time for Richmonders and visitors to take a daytime detour to beautiful Belle Isle to saunter, sprint, or something in between! As my peer competitors chase down their last few miles in our […]
As World Snake Day approaches on July 16, I thought it would be neat to catch up with Morgan Gilbert of our Raleigh Environmental group for some tips and tricks on how to manage snakes in the wild this summer. Wetland delineation and habitat assessments are prominent parts of Morgan’s role as an environmental technician. […]
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Fulfilling a long time vision for the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center facility, the new Frank J. Thornton YMCA Aquatic Center is situated on a 6-acre tract adjacent to the recreation center. The 21,000 SF center features a competition grade 25-yard pool, a warm-water instructional pool, a family spray area, and a water slide. […]
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It was one for the barks! I mean… books! Our 8th annual Take Your Dog to Work Day was a doggone hit, and we’re here to share the proof. This year’s event was celebrated by many (over 30 doggos and their humans, to be exact). It was a treat getting our furry friends together in […]
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In the civil engineering field, we strive to design with longevity in mind. But what happens when a pipe gives out or a culvert corrodes? Who determines where the pipes should be placed? Who redesigns the culvert so that it functions as it should? That’s where our Stormwater practice comes in—to replace the old with […]
This blog post is part of our week-long Women in Engineering celebration! Join us in thanking women in civil engineering for their dedicated work and in welcoming future women engineers to the AEC industry. “I picked up embroidery this year because I wanted to find a new hobby,” Lina said. And didn’t we all. The […]
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This blog post is part of our week-long Women in Engineering celebration! Join us in thanking women in civil engineering for their dedicated work and in welcoming future women engineers to the AEC industry. Come four paws, come all! Pet Paradise is slated as the place to be for a doggone good time! As most […]
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This blog post is part of our week-long Women in Engineering celebration! Join us in thanking women in civil engineering for their dedicated work and in welcoming future women engineers to the AEC industry. June 23, 2021 is International Women in Engineering Day and what better way to commemorate than by celebrating one of our […]
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“It just makes sense that we’re moving in the direction of carbon neutrality,” says Chris Dodson, the leader of Timmons Group’s Field Operations Division. “Field Operations is our largest growth section of the company, and the renewables practice is gaining a lot of traction. Our first wind project was in 2013 and in 2017 we […]
Timmons Group provided a variety of environmental, design and survey services for the Bretton Woods stream channel in Henrico County, Virginia. The Timmons Group environmental and stormwater teams provided permanent maintenance limits for easement plats, delineated existing wetlands, provided environmental permitting, designed engineering solutions, assisted with the bidding process, assisted in construction administration, performed field […]
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National Bike Week is always the third full week in May, but the entire month also lends itself to sharing the benefits of biking as a form of transportation and promoting bicyclist awareness. I sat down with Thomas Ruff of our Virginia Traffic Analysis & Planning group to learn more about how our roadways are […]
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Brian Welch has been running for as long as he can remember. From daily morning runs to full-blown marathons, this Richmond-native-turned-Raleigh-transplant has logged thousands of miles in his lifetime, and he doesn’t plan to put on the breaks any time soon. Brian works in our Raleigh Transportation group as a project manager. He holds several […]
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Happy National Infrastructure Week! To show our appreciation for those engineers who are literally designing the face of our earth, we wanted to showcase two engineers from our North Carolina Water/Wastewater team in Raleigh. Ashley Kabat and Mallory Alman are a couple of water/wastewater wizards! They both graduated from NC State and have a passion […]
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As the first completed section of the 43-mile Fall Line Trail, the new Trolley Line Trail in Ashland is making big strides in outdoors lovers’ lives through Central Virginia. With a rich history in trade and travel, the Trolley Line between Ashland and Richmond was a cornerstone of transportation in Central Virginia for over a […]
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April is Landscape Architecture Month. It’s the perfect time to celebrate growth, budding flowers, and newly planted garden beds and trees. However, along with the beautiful blooms, the month also brings tax season, spring cleaning, stressful vacation planning, and—my personal favorite—allergies. So, naturally (and not so ironically), April is also Stress Awareness Month. But there’s […]
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Have you ever wondered how solar and wind farms come to be? Well, wonder no more! It’s time for you to meet our Richmond Renewable Energy team! And, what better time to introduce these environmental experts than Earth Day! In addition to a variety of eco-friendly based services like wetland restoration, pond and lake management, […]
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Spring: It’s the time of year that warrants particular emphasis on the Earth and our natural resources. The grass is becoming greener, leaves and flower buds are growing into their existence on trees, people are *safely* enjoying walks through parks, and the air is mulch-scented as garden beds are being prepared. April is a month-long […]
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Are you ready for your weekly dose of #FeelGoodFriday? The world is spinning very quickly these days… We have truly gotten accustomed to the ebbs and flows of the pandemic lifestyle, and as spring brings warm weather and more opportunities to connect with people outdoors, our lives are becoming busier. Sometimes it’s nice to stop […]
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Today is International Plant Appreciation Day, and being the plant lovers that we are, a few of us here at Timmons Group felt compelled to celebrate by showing off our office plants. Introducing: International Office Plant Appreciation Day! Now, it makes sense that we’re plant-friendly here. Between services that we offer like landscape architecture, sustainable […]
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Timmons Group has a strong history of providing environmental and civil engineering services to redevelopment housing authorities and non-profit organizations throughout the states of Virginia and North Carolina. As housing needs have changed through the decades, Timmons Group has provided a variety of sustainable services to communities in need, including those who would benefit most […]
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The completed Circle K gas station in Onslow County, North Carolina was a 1.94-acre raw land site. It now features a 4,351 sf Convenience Store, 27 parking stalls, a 10 MPD double-stacked canopy, and 3 USTs. Timmons Group assisted with private utility coordination for sewer treatment; ALTA survey needs; subdivision and recombination plats; right-of-way abandonment […]
Timmons Group is a proud partner in the final completion of the long-awaited Central Fauquier County Sports Complex. Situated just east of Warrenton on an approximately 75-acre parcel with frontage on Meetze Road (RT 643) and Old Auburn Road (RT 670), the project is surrounded by working farmland, the Fauquier County Fairgrounds, and a Dominion […]
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021 in celebration of Women’s History Month On Monday, March 22, we virtually interviewed Becky Ward, the Group Leader of our North Carolina Stormwater practice. Timmons Group brought Becky Ward on as the leader of our Raleigh Stormwater practice in June of 2019 because she shared our values of providing sustainable and […]
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Happy Women’s History Month! My name is Malee Garcia and I am a Project Engineer in our Raleigh office working on projects ranging from North Carolina National Guard readiness centers to athletic fields for park and recreation departments. Speaking of athletic fields, during our Women in Construction Week celebration on Monday, March 8, I had […]
It took years for us to perfect the navigation of a professional organization’s monthly business luncheon. First, there’s the dress code. Suit or dress, close-toed shoes, refined hair, and company logo on a clothing item. Business cards – check. Readiness to network with AEC industry colleagues – major check. Then, there’s the commute to the […]
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Timmons Group provided civil engineering, surveying, environmental, and landscape architecture services for a multipurpose building and parking realignment at the South Piedmont Community College Old Charlotte Highway Campus in Monroe, North Carolina. The project was completed in November 2020. The main construction for this project was a 3-story, 77,500 sq. ft. multipurpose classroom […]
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Thursday, February 25, 2021 in celebration of Black History Month On Tuesday, February 9, I sat down with two Timmons Group engineers, Khelsey Lemon and Cliff Lawson, to discuss their roles at Timmons Group in celebration of Black History Month. Khelsey is a Project Engineer in the Richmond Land Development practice and Cliff is a […]
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Friday, February 19, 2021 in celebration of Black History Month On Wednesday, February 10, I sat down with two Timmons Group employees, Marcus Miller and Ken Roberson, to discuss Black History Month. Marcus is a Visualization Technician in the Landscape Architecture practice in Richmond and has been with the firm for a year and a […]
Ok, so you’ve been with your company for three months and you’re thinking, “This place is great. I love our benefits, the office atmosphere is awesome, and the people here are fun and hardworking. I love what I do and I’m so excited to learn more about the industry from motivated management and peers.” The […]
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Giving Tuesday, Everyday “Saving one pet won’t change the world, but for that one pet, their world will be forever changed.” If a single person can create a world of change, imagine the possibilities a united community may deliver to those who can’t help themselves. #GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that unleashes the power […]
Calling all Durham residents – the City “turned the dirt” on the Hoover Road Athletic Park last week! Located at 632 North Hoover Road and weighing in at 50 acres, this is Durham’s largest park project in over 10 years. The athletic park will be home to four full size natural turf soccer/multipurpose fields with […]
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Celebrated annually on the 4th Sunday of September, this upcoming Sunday is World Rivers Day. This international event celebrates the world’s waterways and the importance of keeping our rivers and other water resources clean and healthy. In honor of World Rivers Day, we’re highlighting some of the services performed by our Stormwater and Environmental groups […]
A common request we, as Landscape Architects, receive from our clients is for a landscape that is ‘low maintenance.’ In addition to being a cost savings measure, low maintenance landscapes can contribute to the reduction of the long-term life-cycle cost and carbon footprint of a site. The following three strategies can be applied to most […]
In April 2020, roadway improvements were completed in the Town of South Hill along US Route 1 (Mecklenburg Avenue) at the intersection of Route 138 (Union Mill Road) and Tunstall Drive. The project consisted of realigning Tunstall Drive, constructing turn lane improvements along US Route 1, and installing a new traffic signal at the intersection. […]
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Our designers at Timmons Group are highly skilled in creating innovative amenity spaces that stand out in a competitive market. They understand not only the design of physical amenities but also how to create a space that promotes authentic social connections that maintain resident interest. Their design philosophy for multi-family projects is founded on a […]
Susan Morrison, a Project Manager in our Environmental Group, has the unique opportunity to see many of Timmons Group’s project sites before anyone else. Susan is a certified planner who specializes in environmental and land use analyses for a wide range of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance and permitting projects. Before any dirt is […]
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Our designers at Timmons Group are highly skilled in creating innovative amenity spaces that stand out in a competitive market. They understand not only the design of physical amenities, but also how to create a space that promotes authentic social connections that maintain resident interest. Their design philosophy for multi-family projects is founded on a […]
Our designers at Timmons Group are highly skilled in creating innovative multifamily amenity spaces that stand out in a competitive market. They understand not only the design of physical amenities, but also how to create a space that promotes authentic social connections that maintain resident interest. Their design philosophy for urban multi-family projects is founded […]
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The Publix Super Market at The Village Shopping Center is the fifth Publix we’ve worked on in the Richmond Metro Area as part of our Retail Development Program. The 48,000 SF store is located at The Village shopping center at the corner of Three Chopt and Patterson. Known for their cleanliness, fresh-store prepared […]
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In honor of the (postponed) opening day for MLB, we’re featuring a ball fields project that our stormwater team in our Raleigh office has been actively working on. Initially constructed in the early 2000s, Thomas Brooks Park, located in the Town of Cary, is home to the USA Baseball National Training Complex. All four baseball […]
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Our designers at Timmons Group are highly skilled in creating innovative multifamily amenity spaces that stand out in a competitive market. They understand not only the design of physical amenities, but also how to create a space that promotes authentic social connections that maintain resident interest.Their design philosophy for urban multi-family projects is founded on […]
In case you missed it: the demolition of the abandoned Western Youth Institution (WYI), a former youth corrections facility, occurred on Saturday July 11th at 9:00am EST. The building was a 16-story “High Rise,” the tallest building on the site with some even claiming it to be the tallest building in Burke County. The prison […]
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Last week I met up with a Timmons Group survey crew on site at a new mixed-use, multifamily development in Richmond’s Jackson Ward neighborhood. I spoke with Jeff Moore who told me more about the project and taught me all about the ALTA survey process. What can you tell me about this project? This project […]
With the start of July, we are officially halfway through 2020! A lot has changed in the past few months, including a flurry of new laws that have officially gone into effect in Virginia. It is important to keep up to date with these new laws for your safety and for the safety of those […]
Quirk Hotel Charlottesville opened its newest location on W. Main Street earlier this year and it’s been on my list to visit as soon as possible. It’s located in the City’s historic district and celebrates the art, history and culture of the community through minimalist contemporary design. This stunning hotel project, featured earlier this year […]
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The purpose of this walking route series is to provide our community with the resources to simply get outside and explore unique areas and neighborhoods. This series stemmed from park closures and playground closures occurring due to COVID-19 safety precautions, and we wanted to provide entertaining walking routes within our Cities that incorporate nature, stunning […]
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Roundabouts and traffic circles are a popular traffic control device within the US due to their operational efficiency and safety benefits. When operating within their capacity, roundabouts typically have lower overall delay than signalized and all-way stop-controlled intersections. A roundabout is a circular intersection where drivers travel counterclockwise around a center island. There are no […]
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Part time storm chaser, full time transportation engineer. Who better to inform you of the hazards of driving in rainy conditions than our own expert? Andrew Smith started chasing storms at Virginia Tech several years ago and would track storms in-between classes. Now he can be found chasing locally for CBS6 when weather is threatening. […]
April and May brought plenty of rain to central Virginia, and with National Dam Safety Awareness Day having just occurred on May 31st, we wanted to spotlight a unique dam project that was recently completed in Henrico County, Virginia. Pump Road Dam is an existing earthen Dam located along Deep Run Creek within Henrico County. […]
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The purpose of this walking route series is to provide our community with the resources to simply get outside and explore unique areas and neighborhoods. With park closures and playground closures occurring due to safety precautions, there are still plenty of entertaining walking routes within our Cities that incorporate nature, stunning architecture, historic monuments and […]
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With warmer weather finally here, what better way to get out of the house and enjoy the fresh air than to pull out your old (or new) bike? Enjoy the breeze in your face riding down the brand-new bike lanes on Turner Road in Chesterfield County, between Midlothian Turnpike and Hull Street Road. Recently completed […]
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We wanted to update you on two recent regulatory changes / additions that could affect your ongoing projects. Updates to Nationwide Permit 12 Availability On May 11, 2020 a new ruling was made to narrow an April ruling to vacate NWP12, which will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to continue to issue […]
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As our communities make the transition to open retail businesses back up, there will be impacts from the recent extended closures that will influence the way consumers operate in the future. Where people once stood in line, sat at closely packed tables, dined at a community table, or fixed their plate from a buffet, people […]
The purpose of this walking route series is to provide our community with the resources to simply get outside and explore unique areas and neighborhoods. With park closures and playground closures occurring due to safety precautions, there are still plenty of entertaining walking routes within our Cities that incorporate nature, stunning architecture, historic monuments and […]
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This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week and there are many aspects to a work zone that every driver should know. Timmons Group works on traffic and transportation projects every day that require lane closures, reduced speed limits, and employees out on the job site in the work zones. One work zone you have […]
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The purpose of this walking route series is to provide our community with the resources to simply get outside and explore unique areas and neighborhoods. With park closures and playground closures occurring due to safety precautions, there are still plenty of entertaining walking routes within our Cities that incorporate nature, stunning architecture, historic monuments and […]
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A global economic shutdown has never before happened, at least not in the way the current crisis is unfolding. What should real estate developers and builders do during this time? Now is the time for developers to position their projects for success in the months and years ahead. The flow of money will largely dictate […]
For this month’s edition of Commercial Coffee, we gathered with local leaders from the communities where we live, work and play to hear their perspective on the abruptly changing development climate. We learned how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed development in each of their jurisdictions, how they are adapting to these changes, and their current […]
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Feel like you’re forgetting something? Don’t let it be your plant species survey! The survey season for Swamp Pink (Helonias bullata) is quickly approaching. Swamp Pink is federally-threatened and state-endangered in Virginia and Maryland, and state-threatened in North Carolina. Under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Federal agencies must ensure that no federally-authorized […]
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Commercial Coffee has been a tradition in Richmond for the past 14 years. This event has featured over 165 of our City’s best projects to a community of leaders that have influenced our region for hundreds of years to come. At Timmons Group, we believe that even if things change, there is still an opportunity […]
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In this blog series focused on AutoCAD, we’re hearing from our Design Technology Manager, Donnie Gladfelter. Donnie is a highly respected thought leader in the CAD community and Autodesk Certified Instructor with more than two decades of experience in the AEC industry. He is best known for his The CAD Geek blog, and book, AutoCAD […]
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Our President and CEO, Brian Bortell, was the distinguished guest of the month for the Robins School of Business C-Suite Conversations at the University of Richmond. In this unscripted interview facilitated by Dr. Richard Coughlan, Brian discusses his leadership at Timmons Group, and how decision-making, strategy and other areas have contributed to the growth of […]
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The LEED v4.1 updates for Building Design and Construction features positive modifications that address energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, material selection, site selection and day lighting – qualities we are passionate about achieving as we design for the future of our communities. Through our design experience on a few recent ongoing projects, such as […]
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It was recently announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia remanded, but did not vacate, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) listing of the Northern Long-Eared Bat as “threatened.” This decision will require the USFWS to determine a new listing for the species based on court findings, which could have implications […]
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Timmons Group provided civil engineering, landscape architecture, and land surveying services for the new 90,000-square-foot, three-story outpatient surgery center and medical office building for Virginia Urology. The project also includes operating rooms, exam rooms, an imaging center with a CT and mobile MRI, office spaces, pre- and post-op bays, and a pathology/histology/cytology department. […]
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Soon you will see a new type of “HAWK” right here in downtown Richmond at the intersection of Belvidere Street and Rowe Street, next to the Virginia War Memorial. The City of Richmond is installing one of the region’s very first HAWK (High-Intensity Activated CrossWalK) signals and Timmons Group is designing this innovative amenity, aimed […]
Visualization continues to be a powerful tool that we’re expanding upon creatively through every project opportunity. Lately, I have been working with clients on various residential projects for new large-scale communities. These neighborhoods include not only brand-new homes, but the desire for natural landscapes, greenway trails, and scenic thoroughfares. Clients desire to visualize these amenities […]
I put a new spin on this week’s coffee break by moving it to the lunch time hour to meet with Lee Ann Gudorp from our Private Land Development team. Lee Ann leads Timmons Group’s Women in Design program, was made a Timmons Group shareholder in early 2020, is Membership Director for CREW Richmond, and […]
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Timmons Group provided engineering design, permitting and construction administration for Chesterfield County’s newest 2,000,000 gallon elevated composite storage tank which will serve the Magnolia Green Development and surrounding area. The project featured the construction of the 165’ tall water storage tank and 2,500’ of 24” & 30” ductile iron waterline. The tank was designed utilizing […]
The Town of Harrisburg, a northeastern suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina, celebrated the opening of Fire Station #2 in May 2019. This new fire station is close to 11,500 SF and has room for future expansion on site if necessary. The project has three bays that support pumper trucks, ladder (aerial) vehicles and ambulances. The […]
The Town of Holly Springs, North Carolina’s main street was named the 2018 Great Main Street in the Making by the NC American Planning Association. Timmons Group was proud to be involved with the Holly Springs Town Hall Commons project, a 43,000 SF development, which adds a variety of new retail, restaurant, and commercial spaces […]
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In this three-part blog series focused on AutoCAD, we’re hearing from our Design Technology Manager, Donnie Gladfelter. Donnie is a highly respected thought leader in the CAD community and Autodesk Certified Instructor with more than two decades of experience in the AEC industry. He is best known for his The CAD Geek blog, and book, […]
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Traditional strip retail is evolving into a more destination-driven experience by including consumer experiences that enhance the entertainment value. For Nuckols Place, our landscape architecture team depicted this movement in the use of outdoor dining amenity spaces. These spaces merge the interior architecture with the outdoor environment, creating alternative opportunities for engagement. […]
Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina is the new home of Hidden Valley, a 500-lot subdivision featuring ranch style and two-story homes. Timmons Group provided a variety of services to the project including road and utility design, lot grading, pump station design, water modeling, flood studies, land surveying, and construction administration. Hidden Valley is […]
Originally built in 1977, Heritage High School in Lynchburg, VA recently underwent several major renovations and additions to their school’s campus. Timmons Group provided the full civil / site plan design for Heritage High School with services including field investigations, a feasibility study, a design workshop, and offsite road improvements. The new 266,000sf […]
After a site design study was completed in the fall of 2016, Timmons Group was awarded a civil and landscape architecture design contract for North Carolina State University’s (NCSU) Avent Ferry Dorm Complex. The study concluded that the four dorms, which were originally an Inn built in 1973, have an inhospitable feel and, over the […]
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Timmons Group was responsible for assisting with the completion of civil construction documents and permitting for Fairview Park Subdivision, a proposed 100-lot residential development and new home community in Cary, NC. Timmons Group was also responsible for assisting with the completion of required traffic signal upgrade designs due to the construction of the […]
Located along the riverfront with some of the best views of the Downtown Richmond skyline are the East 51 Apartments in Rocketts Landing. The East 51 Apartments are brand new construction offering one- and two-bedroom luxury apartment homes with modern convenience. The features of the new community include updated kitchens with stainless […]
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On Friday, November 15, Timmons Group led Louisa County in a stakeholder engagement event to discuss and deliberate on Shannon Hill Regional Business Park. Located just off Interstate 64 twenty miles west of Richmond, the 700-acre property recently received GOVirginia Foundation funding. Timmons Group is leading the efforts to prepare the site for marketing as […]
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Stinson Drive, located on NC State University’s Campus, recently underwent several upgrades to improve drainage and alleviate flooding in the area. Timmons Group provided landscape architecture and engineering services for the Stinson Drive Improvement project. Timmons Group implemented a bio-retention cell along Stinson Drive which helped alleviate flooding that continued to occur at Dabney Hall. […]
Located in the Bailes Ridge Corporate Park, The Blythe Company has opened a 20,000 SF headquarters in Lancaster County, South Carolina. In addition to acting as the company headquarters, the facility will house sales and distribution operations and a research and development service center. Timmons Group provided civil engineering, landscape architecture, […]
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Richmond, Virginia’s historic Byrd Park Pump House, a beloved landmark in the city and an engineering masterpiece, has sat vacant and largely unused for over seven decades. While the grounds are currently open as a public park, a lack of investment in the facility and connectivity to the site make this intriguing place challenging to […]
Ducks, butterflies, songbirds, and a great blue heron were among the wildlife seen inhabiting the City of Waynesboro’s Mulberry Run Wetlands during a recent site visit on October 25th. Members of the press were invited to join City of Waynesboro officials, Chesapeake Bay Foundation experts, Timmons Group project engineers, and other project representatives to tour […]
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Located on Virginia Commonwealth University’s Monroe Park Campus in Richmond, Virginia, the Gladding Residence Center (GRC) can be found on West Main Street across from the historic campus namesake City Park. Housing over 1,500 students in a single 371,000-square-foot, 12-story residence hall, the facility replaced a disjointed group of existing residence halls on […]
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If you have been following along with our blog, then you know Robious Road in Chesterfield County has undergone major changes along the corridor and the project is officially complete! The project widened approximately 4,000 feet of the previous 2-lane road to a 4-lane road starting at James River High School to the Powhatan/Chesterfield County […]
This past week I had the opportunity to visit the Biomuseo in Panama City, Panama. I have been interested in Frank Gehry’s work since first visiting the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles many years ago, so it was great to see this project, completed in 2014, as it was an amazing evolution in […]
Located along Wendell Boulevard, the new Wendell EMS Station replaced an aging, historic EMS station that had served the Wake County, North Carolina community for over four decades. This project was part of an overall EMS master plan, using a developed EMS substation prototype throughout Wake County. Due to the County’s eagerness to start construction, […]
After months of excitement and anticipation, Topgolf’s brand-new Richmond location is finally open! Attendees of Timmons Group’s October Commercial Coffee event were able to tour the venue, learn about the project, and test out their golf swings by playing Topgolf’s signature game. Topgolf Richmond officially opened to the public earlier this month. The facility features […]
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Known locally as the “school on the hill,” Enon Elementary School is a replacement of an aging school facility in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The new school was completed in just 16 months and received its first students returning from holiday break in January 2019. Designed to serve 750 students across 91,000 square feet, […]
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Mooresville High School, located in Mooresville, NC, is starting off the 2019 school year with a new 116,000-square-foot addition for athletics and performing arts. The athletic wing of the facility features physical education rooms, team locker rooms, classrooms, and a brand-new gymnasium that seats 2,200. The performing arts wing features a 1,600-seat auditorium […]
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With over 10,000 vehicles traveling along the corridor every day, Atlee Road in Hanover County has been extended into a 4-lane divided roadway from the existing cul-de-sac in the Rutland Commons Shopping Center to Atlee Station Road which has transformed the area near Atlee High School. The extension now provides an important link to drivers […]
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As the 2019 summer pool season comes to an end, we wanted to highlight a recent Timmons Group project that enjoyed its inaugural swim season. Located in the heart of the Lake Monticello residential community in Fluvanna County Virginia, the new Lake Monticello swimming pool complex serves residents and guests as a feature […]
Community Matters Café, located off West 1st Street in uptown Charlotte, celebrated its grand opening in April of 2019. As an extension program of the Charlotte Rescue Mission, the café will engage the community and help provide recovery services to men and women who struggle with substance abuse and homelessness. With a mission […]
Summer is winding down and temperatures are beginning to drop which can only mean one thing – back to school season is upon us! In honor of the 2019 school year, we’re taking a look at several of the K-12 and university projects we’ve surveyed and the impact these projects have on students and communities […]
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Richmond East End welcomed its newest community grocery store, The Market at 25th, at the end of April and has been celebrating success ever since. The independent full-service grocery store serves as the anchor for the mixed-use center, which also includes 42 apartments and 16,300 SF of additional retail space. Not only does […]
Timmons Group provided complete site planning and design including grading, stormwater, utilities, and landscape architecture for this new Mellow Mushroom in Brier Creek as part of this 13-acre, five-lot master development that will include other retail and commercial uses. Construction began in 2018 on this 6,435 sf location with completion and restaurant […]
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What does an outdoor makerspace for children look like? Timmons Group’s landscape architects set out to answer this question for the Woodbrook Elementary School Addition/Renovation project in Albemarle County, Virginia. Looking to merge the classroom with the outdoors and playground, we reimagined a schoolyard that immerses students and teachers in the design process and enables […]
One of the latest additions to the historic Union Hill neighborhood of Richmond is The Goodwyn at Union Hill affordable housing apartment community. Named in honor of Hilton W. and Hallie J. Goodwyn, the 6-building development features 52 affordable housing units. This Better Housing Coalition (BHC) project is located on Venable Street and […]
Located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC., the new 4,200 seat Entertainment and Sports Arena opened its doors in September of 2018. The venue is the new home of the WNBA Washington Mystics and NBA G. League Team, Capital City Go-Go. It is also the official practice facility of the NBA Washington Wizards. […]
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To celebrate International Women in Engineering Day on June 23rd, I sat down with Ashley Johnson, one of four women on our bridges and structures team, at one of her favorite coffee shops, Stir Crazy Café. We enjoyed a nice afternoon chat about women in engineering all while enjoying a delicious cup of coffee. Q. […]
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We now have a full team of Geotechnical Engineers and Construction Materials Testers in our Raleigh, NC office! For those unfamiliar, our geotechnical and CMT team offers high quality subsurface exploration during the design phase, and materials testing services during the construction phase for a wide range of projects. We’ve done many projects in North […]
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The Halifax Community Center and Park replaced an aged facility providing a new playground space, basketball court, entry court, and streetscape. The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department tasked our Landscape Architecture team with master planning this updated public space. The playground is designed around a large existing oak, incorporates […]
Concrete Testing, also known as “breaking cylinders.” is a process that tests the strength of a sample of concrete used for bridge supports, floors of multi-story buildings, foundations, walls, parking lots, sign posts, or any number of other uses. At Timmons Group, we test it all! Our lab in Richmond, Virginia is AASHTO accredited and […]
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For the seventh year in a row, Timmons Group employees and their families gathered to remove trash and debris from the stream and woodland area adjacent to our Corporate Headquarters. Timmons Group began participating in the Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation’s Adopt-A-Stream Program in 2013 and has since removed over 220 bags of trash […]
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Richmond’s East End is getting ready to welcome its newest community grocery store, The Market @ 25th. Participants of Timmons Group’s April Commercial Coffee event toured the store, which will bring fresh and affordable food options to the area that has long been classified as a food desert. The grocery store and mixed-use center is […]
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While works of landscape architecture surround us every day and include some of the most engaging spaces we experience, the growing diversity of the profession has resulted in some common misconceptions. To alleviate this, we consulted the experts: three members of our Landscape Architecture team in Raleigh. With a combined 55+ years of working in […]
So often we get caught up in our daily tasks – what’s in front of us, what’s our next deadline – that we begin to lose sight of what’s happening big picture within our industry. With projects moving at a rapid pace and new construction taking place all around us, we polled our design teams […]
Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom will soon be home to Richbrau Brewing Co., the latest brewery to come to the historic neighborhood. The brewery’s name is a revival of the Richbrau brand, formerly a beer produced by Richmond’s Home Brewing Co. from 1933-1969 and also the name of a brewpub located in Shockoe Slip that closed in […]
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There’s no doubt that Richmond’s Union Hill neighborhood has undergone a lot of change in the past several years. One of the latest additions to the neighborhood is The Goodwyn at Union Hill, a 6-building development featuring 52 affordable housing units. Timmons Group’s monthly Commercial Coffee event was located at the Goodwyn, giving industry professionals […]
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Avalaire is North Raleigh, North Carolina’s premier housing community, which includes 56 homes spanning over 100 acres of land near the intersection of Durant Road and Honeycutt Road. Phase 1 construction wrapped up in early 2017 and sales opened to individual homeowners. With home prices starting at $1 million, the community was the first of […]
Along with the new year came new change for Timmons Group’s private land development group as they welcomed their newest team member, Tracy Lower. Tracy is our Metro DC Group Leader and brings over two decades of land development experience to public and private projects. I caught up with Tracy over coffee during one of […]
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Timmons Group has developed a close relationship with Virginia State University (VSU) through collaboration on over two dozen projects across the campus. A major focus has been on the creation of a better defined, more unified campus boundary through the creation of gateways and entrances. VSU has also sought to improve connectivity across campus grounds […]
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Yesterday afternoon, Richmond, Virginia’s Northside YMCA celebrated the completion of their year-long renovations with a grand opening ceremony. Located at 4207 Old Brook Road, the Northside YMCA has been serving the Northside community for over 100 years. Mayor Levar Stoney, YMCA of Greater Richmond’s President, Tim Joyce, and CEO of YMCA of the USA, Kevin […]
The Jefferson Scholars Foundation (JSF) Cochran House is an elegant three-story, 5,800 square-foot home with four guest bedrooms and a full family suite along with a parlor, study, outdoor terrace, and garden. The House is located adjacent to the Foundation’s administrative building on Clarke Court. The JSF supports exceptional students at the University […]
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River City Sportsplex, owned and operated by the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation, is home to one of the largest collections of synthetic fields in the United States. This 115-acre, year-round, multi-sport, state-of-the-art athletic complex hosts some of the most elite sporting events such as the Jefferson Cup (soccer), IWLCA Capital Cup (lacrosse) […]
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Henrico County celebrated the opening of Short Pump Firehouse 19 with a public dedication on April 28 at the station, 12324 Kain Road. The 11,000-square-foot station opened its doors earlier in March, providing a second firehouse to serve Henrico County. The Firehouse is located on a 4-acre site and generally consists of parking lots, concrete […]
I don’t normally pack bug spray, chest waders, and a machete to prepare for my day at work, but these items are commonly used by Timmons Group’s Stream Team on a day spent in the field. I recently joined a few members of our team on a site visit to gather existing conditions data at […]
“For the Greater Good” is not only a line in a quirky buddy cop action/comedy entitled Hot Fuzz, but it’s Chris’ inspiration for his recent move south. Chris is now leading water/wastewater projects in the Carolinas from Raleigh, NC. The Raleigh office is our North Carolina headquarters and we now have more than 75 technical […]
The small Town of Holly Springs located in Wake County, NC is known for their free-flowing springs surrounded by beautiful, old holly trees. Voted as the Top Small City of North Carolina in 2016, Holly Springs is home to just under 30,000 residents. As a small, but rapidly growing community, Holly Springs welcomes new developments […]
Don’t you just love when a good plan comes together? During the design development of the new Transportation Maintenance Facility and the newly renovated Powhatan Middle School, a need for more fire protection was identified. Timmons Group presented the County with several options and the decision to build a new tank was made. Tank is […]
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When it comes to the City of Richmond, Tim Davey knows it best. As the Director of Business Development and founder of the Urban Practice at Timmons Group, Tim can often be found around town at the City’s newest and most high-profile projects. Tim has been a vital part of the central Virginia real estate […]
Timmons Group Landscape Architects partnered with Enteros Design on the Petersburg Library, located prominently along Washington Street. Petersburg Library is located in the heart of downtown and is a collaborative effort between the built and natural environment that culminates in a holistic site experience. Working closely with the architect’s concept, the design molds […]
Discovery Stem Academy is a unique magnet elementary school rooted in STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, and one of the first in the Country. Constructed as a replacement on the same property as the former Magruder Elementary School, Timmons Group provided all site/civil engineering, survey, environmental, and construction administration services for the project on […]
Landscape architecture, as a field, has been on the forefront of addressing and partaking in searching for solutions to environmental challenges and climate change at a variety of scales for decades. As one of the most integrated practices within the larger field of design and construction, landscape architects, either directly or indirectly, are always working […]
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The Vanguard, formerly an armory by the same name, has been renovated to become a micro-brewery, micro-distillery, restaurant, and live entertainment venue in Hampton, VA. For the first time in 25 years, the doors opened to the public in February 2018. Timmons Group provided professional services beginning with the definition of Site Constraints […]
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Formerly known as the Rogers & Madison Trunk Factory and Long Manufacturing factory, this old building is one of the latest to be transformed into loft apartments. Petersburg residents may still be able to recognize the iconic painted brick exterior, but the interior has been completely renovated into 62 loft-style units. In 2016-2017, […]
Due to recent tragic events, student safety has been a hot topic of discussion among parents, school officials, and students. I sat down with our K-12 Education Practice leader, Steve Raugh, to get his perspective on designing a safe school site for the future generations. Steve has designed hundreds of school sites in the K-12 […]
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These are some of the basics of the site selection process. FIRST AND FOREMOST It is actually SITE “ELIMINATION”, vs. SITE “SELECTION”. I’m sure many of you have sat through presentations by site selection consultants that show the “funnel” process. Basically in the early stages of a site search, the consultants are looking for anything […]
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At Timmons Group, the goal of our Economic Development team is to understand the needs of our client by turning development opportunities into long term assets. Our team is comprised of engineers, planners and businessmen who help transform sites into businesses that provide jobs and revenue for a locality. We serve county and municipal governments […]
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A mixed-use center and culinary institute are currently under construction at the intersection of Nine Mile Road and 25th Street in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. I met with Project Engineer, Katie Carleton and Assistant Project Manager, Mason Bowman of Hourigan, who graciously gave me a tour of the project’s construction progress. This […]
Written in bold on a whiteboard hung in our Marketing Department is a simple statement, “Be Like Bob.” Surrounding it are descriptions like, “funny,” “kind,” “well-traveled,” “hard-working,” and “care free.” The Bob who inspired this mantra is none other than Bob Roop, PE – Senior Vice President in our Infrastructure Division and a member of […]
Have you ever found yourself in the left lane with your cruise control on, when all of a sudden you have to hit the brakes because the car in front of you is traveling slower than the speed limit? Well you’ll be happy to hear that a law in Virginia went into effect on July […]
It feels like JUST yesterday school got out for the summer. As families and their children begin back to school shopping for the new year ahead, many students in Chesterfield County, VA will be the first to attend the brand-new Beulah Elementary School as it will open just in time for classes. Sitting on […]
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Question: Why did the white lines cross the road? Answer: To guide pedestrians a safer route to the other side. Pedestrian safety improvements were recently completed on W Broad Street located in Henrico County. The $1.9 million safety project included adding crosswalks, audible pedestrian signals, sidewalks and curb ramps at the Forest Avenue, Dickens Road, […]
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Normally bustling with groups of people headed towards breweries, restaurants, arcade bars, and coffee shops, the streets of Scott’s Addition are oddly quiet at 7am. Once a month, Timmons Group hosts Commercial Coffee, an event series held on-site at new and exciting projects around the city. For our June event, we got an inside look […]
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If you have traveled along Atlee Station Road north of U.S. Route 301 in Hanover County recently, you’ve likely noticed a dramatic change in terrain across from Cool Spring Baptist Church. This work is the culmination of an extensive project development process administered (on behalf of VDOT) by Hanover County and Timmons Group to help […]
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The United Nations has named May 22, 2018 the International Day for Biological Diversity. Biodiversity describes the variety of both animal and plant life found in an ecosystem or habitat. Being Environmental Technicians, we spend a lot of time interacting with the various wildlife that we come across during our time in the field. It’s […]
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There are numerous articles about bankrupt retailers like Toys “R” Us and Nine West that are closing and laying off employees. But this story is about the opposite. It’s what we’re seeing through our Retail Development Programs: retailers that are opening and expanding. We’re standing alongside retailers, developers, and design-build contractors that are adapting to […]
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For our Water/Wastewater practice, assessing sewer lines and inspecting manholes is a key part of the job. However, accessing these confined, dark, and dirty spaces is no easy task. Luckily, the technology now exists to conduct these inspections without the need for confined space entry. Allow us to introduce you to the Quickview airHD zoom […]
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From planning and securing easements to land rights needed for projects, it’s safe to say that Timmons Group’s Right of Way team knows a thing or two about providing our clients value. Joe Sckinto, RWA and Joanne Daniel joined Timmons Group last August as our first Right of Way experts on staff. I sat down […]
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In July 2017, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) adopted a new policy for arterial roadways that was designed to preserve and enhance the capacity and safety of critical transportation links that are not included in the Interstate Highway System. These roadways accommodate long-distance mobility of people and goods throughout the Commonwealth and are generally […]
The return of spring and warm weather means it’s time, once again, for Timmons Group employees and families to gather for our annual stream clean up! Through the Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation’s Adopt-a-Stream program, we spent our SIXTH year in a row collecting trash and debris from the streams and woodland area near […]
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Timmons Group provided civil engineering services for the new Morgan Farm residential community. Planned for 29 homesites, the 26-acre development is located in the fast-growing area of northern Harnett County, NC. Unique Fact: The development connects directly to the County’s 36-inch transmission main that conveys water from the County’s Regional Water Treatment Plant […]
New construction and development projects often bring excitement and new opportunity to our communities. However, these sites can leave dirt and other construction materials exposed for months at a time and, if not controlled, can cause sediment and other pollutants to enter our waterways. Excess sediment in a waterway degrades water quality for drinking, wildlife, […]
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Each year, Timmons Group’s Stormwater Team attends Virginia State University (VSU)’s Arbor Day celebration that highlights the many efforts made by the University to be a green campus. For the 4th year in a row, Timmons Group staff hosted a Filterra treatment system demonstration along with attending the rest of the day’s events. The day […]
Solar energy development is booming these days and is a growing part of our project portfolio in our Dallas, TX, Charlotte, NC, and Richmond, VA offices here at Timmons Group. With an increasing number of projects in the works, many communities are taking a closer look at the land use implications of solar stations, particularly […]
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Landscape architecture is a profession that employs the engaged citizen, environmentalist, and designer. While en route to claiming my title of landscape architect, I have made a number of contributions to the built environment. My first design was installed over a decade ago, an outdoor classroom with sustainability features: pollinator garden, innovative stormwater management and […]
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Have you been wondering what all the construction is going on in and around the City of Richmond? It’s the GRTC Pulse: Bus Rapid Transit! The new GRTC Pulse route will stretch 7.6 miles long along Broad and Main Street, from Rockets Landing in the City of Richmond to Willow Lawn in Henrico County. The […]
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In honor of National Architecture Week, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite buildings in our hometown of Richmond, Virginia. In honor of making this exercise a little more fun, we’ve attached a song from the 1980s to each. In no particular order: Egyptian Building Tucked away on VCU’s MCV campus, the […]
Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPMs) is a technology being promoted by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) as a preferred method for identifying signal operational deficiencies, improving roadway capacity and managing signal timings. With more than 330,000 traffic signals operating in the United States, most state and local transportation agencies will retime the signals on […]
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Public infrastructure improvements were required adjacent to and/or within the limits of The Estates at Hickory, which consists of approximately 616 attached and detached homes, a central clubhouse, multiple retention ponds, and various other amenities. Timmons Group provided survey, stormwater management design, master stormwater study, utility location, and construction plans for ROW improvements for this […]
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Thanks to Richmond landing on Forbes.com’s “10 Coolest U.S. Cities to Visit in 2018” list, we can expect an influx of wanderlusters through the capital city’s Richmond International Airport. And now thanks to Timmons Group, the airport’s road system is even safer for all RVA visitors. A fresh safety upgrade of airport property involved all […]
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Timmons Group provided civil engineering services for the construction of a multi-family residential building in the City of Richmond. The site is centrally located along Canal Street, a major arterial linking historic Shockoe Bottom, VCU, and the Fan district. The Matrix Midtown is a 47-unit, 4-story building, with a mezzanine level, located on […]
As professionals, we tend to focus on the technical dimensions of a project. However, for users and consumers of our projects, the focus is placed on the value and benefit projects bring to every day life. Consider the Wounded Warrior Covered Walkway in Walter Red National Military Medical Center, a walkway intended to provide protection […]
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One of Richmond’s oldest, most historic neighborhoods, Church Hill North, has been identified as a food desert because of its lack of accessibility to affordable and high-quality fresh foods. This is especially challenging for residents within the community who may have health problems or who do not have reliable, convenient transportation. Timmons Group provided site/civil […]
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A blog series providing an inside look into the everyday lives, work and culture of various departments and offices within our firm. Please join us in giving at big Texas welcome to our brand-new office in Dallas! Our Dallas office focuses on wind and solar energy, private land development and surveying, in addition to our […]
This Monday, we’re getting to know Amelia Wehunt, PE, Senior Project Manager, champion of Timmons Group’s growing Urban Design Practice, Stormwater Expert, and coordinator of our Commercial Coffee networking event. Amelia and the Richmond Stormwater team mastering the Escape Room. A Little History: Amelia celebrated her 10 year anniversary at Timmons Group last June. She […]
Cavalier Senior Apartments is an affordable senior living community with 80 units. The community consists of one and two-bedroom units, in addition to a community space with a meeting area, a computer room, an arts and crafts room, an exercise room, a laundry facility, a gazebo, and raised garden beds. The apartments also provide education, […]
National Engineers Week, a celebratory event founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in 1951, is a week that we look forward to as a firm every year. This year, we took National Engineers Week as an opportunity to get to know some of our recently licensed Professional Engineers and highlight them on our […]
Cabin fever: during this winter and flu season, each of us can empathize with someone feeling trapped in a hospital room. It can make your joints dusty, your brain buzzy, and your emotions unstable. For those suffering long-term in a hospital, it’s easy to acquire the co-morbid disease of cabin fever, away from familiar surroundings […]
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Publix Super Markets has opened its first store in the state of Virginia at the Nuckols Place shopping center, developed by Fairfax-based Peterson Companies. In addition to the Nuckols Place Publix pictured above, Publix has future plans to open several more stores in the Richmond region. This Florida-based grocery chain is known for their cleanliness, […]
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If you have traveled along W. Broad Street in Henrico County lately, you may have noticed that the aging span wire traffic signals are being replaced with new signal heads and poles. The signal upgrades are being constructed by VDOT with funding provided through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). HSIP is a Federal-aid program […]
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The new Hanover County Courthouse consists of the construction of a two-story, approximately 115,156-square-foot courthouse that includes a total of six courtrooms, two each for District, Circuit and Juvenile courts, spaces for jury assembly, Judges’ chambers, offices, prisoner holding areas, file storage, and circulation. Timmons Group’s services included topographic surveying, layout, grading, utility design, storm […]
In the world of stream restorations, most of the photos you’ve seen of impressive completed projects probably look something like this: The constructed banks, winding curves, and freshly planted vegetation are a great visualization of the complex design that will soon transform the stream back to a functional and healthy state. However, if you’re looking […]
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Serving as the centerpiece for Magnolia Green, a top selling resort-inspired community, the 13,700-square-foot facility is now open. The Clubhouse includes 4,800 square feet of event space, including a wedding ceremony lawn, a full-service restaurant, and private dining areas, all with viewpoints of the surrounding golf course. The golf course, completed in 2015, has […]
This Monday, we’re getting to know Brian Crutchfield, PE, PLS, Group Leader of our Public Land Development group in Charlotte and manager of engineering operations for Timmons Group’s North Carolina offices. Brian is a Hokie grad, a golf fanatic, and a North Carolina BBQ connoisseur. Brian and the Charlotte team practicing their golf swings. A […]
The Route 10 at Branders Bridge Road Right Turn Lane project located in Chesterfield County, Virginia is a great example of how a need within a community can be accomplished quickly through early and frequent communication with the client. County funds were earmarked to enhance the existing deficient paved shoulder taper to a full 400’ […]
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Cal Ripken Senior Foundation hired Timmons Group to be the lead engineering and surveying consultant for all of their youth baseball projects in the Mid-Atlantic region. Timmons Group provided site civil engineering, environmental, landscape, lighting and survey services for the Princess Anne Little League complex in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The existing property is being leased […]
Timmons Group was tasked with reconfiguring the Wolf Village Transit Stops and consolidating them to a central location to improve student safety in and around this area. An existing parking lot, as seen in the aerial photo below, was chosen for its ease of access. With this design, Timmons Group focused on creating […]
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Take a drive through the City of Richmond and you’re bound to see several of the high-profile projects that our Urban Planning & Design group have been a part of. Our multi-disciplined professionals work together as a team to bring new and exciting opportunities to the downtown environments that many of us call home. The […]
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The 30,000-square foot Center for Trades and Energy Training for the College of Southern Maryland is the first building in the school’s Hughesville Campus. The new facility provides labs, classrooms, and administrative space and provides residents throughout the region easier access to specialized training in various career tracks, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, welding, […]
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As the days get shorter and colder, many of us will let our minds wander to warmer days. For some, those days will be spent at the beach, the mountains or maybe a baseball field. For kids in west Baltimore, warm days will be perfect for baseball. Thanks to the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, the […]
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In 2017, Timmons Group launched Women in Design, a new internal program that features a variety of events and courses that encourage the personal and professional development of women within our firm. To learn more about the program, we sat down with Lee Ann Gudorp, PE, LEED AP, a Senior Project Manager in our Private […]
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