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Spelman College Center for Innovation & the Arts — a transformative campus gateway built on collaboration, sustainability and engineering ingenuity

a-barbagallo — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:52:12 +0000

Project earns an ACEC Georgia Engineering Excellence Award.

Babak (Bobby) Shayan, David McKenney, Alexandra Davis, Andrew Pankopp and Andy Casey accept award on behalf project team.

Spelman College has long been recognized for its academic excellence and leadership in liberal arts and sciences. As the college envisioned its first major new academic building in more than 25 years, campus leaders saw an opportunity to create something extraordinary — a space where the arts and sciences could finally converge and inspire one another.

The result is the 82,500‑square‑foot , a landmark building positioned at one of the campus’s most prominent corners. Designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, the Center includes performance spaces, classrooms, dance studios, a museum, a café and the Arthur M. Blank Innovation Lab — an advanced maker space inviting students from across disciplines to experiment and create.

The project recently earned statewide recognition, receiving an , in the Special Projects category. This award highlights the successful collaboration and technical excellence that brought this transformational building to life.

Engineering a Shared Vision

�鶹TV��վ is proud to have played a significant role in delivering the site design solutions that made this bold vision possible. Our team provided comprehensive services, including site planning, grading and drainage, stormwater management, utility design, erosion control, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) documentation, permitting and construction support.

Designing within a dense, historic and active campus environment required meticulous planning and coordination. The project site, formerly a faculty parking lot, contained a complex web of existing utilities critical to campus operations. �鶹TV��վ conducted extensive investigation and subsurface utility exploration to minimize relocations, protect essential systems and see that construction could move forward without disrupting campus life.

This careful groundwork proved invaluable, especially when designing the foundations for the pedestrian bridge that connects the new Center to the campus core. Bridge footings were needed in an area crowded with existing and proposed utilities. �鶹TV��վ worked closely with the structural engineering team, using designating and targeted test pits to verify the exact location and elevation of utilities.

Sustainable Solutions Below the Surface

While much of the Center’s beauty is visible in its open, sun‑lit architecture and inviting outdoor “porch” spaces, some of its most impactful engineering features lie underground.

Located within — an area historically affected by pollution and flooding — the site required thoughtful water management strategies. �鶹TV��վ designed a 63,200‑gallon underground cistern, constructed from 84‑inch‑diameter pipe, to capture runoff from both landscaped areas and building rooftops. Pretreatment through vegetated swales and a high‑capacity First Defense system improves water quality, reduces downstream flooding and gives Spelman a sustainable irrigation source that reduces reliance on the city’s potable water supply.

During utility evaluations, �鶹TV��վ also identified opportunities to enhance segments of the existing sanitary sewer system serving a large portion of campus. The team designed a new watertight sewer main, improving system performance and safeguarding both campus operations and nearby natural environments.

The Center for Innovation and the Arts has already catalyzed new activity and programming on campus, creating a vibrant hub for creativity and discovery. For �鶹TV��վ, the project represents the impact of thoughtful civil engineering — solutions that operate quietly beneath the surface yet play a pivotal role in a building’s performance, sustainability and long‑term campus value.

“Earning the 2026 ACEC Georgia Merit Award underscores the significance of this achievement. The Center stands as a testament to what can be accomplished when visionary design meets technical precision: a building that not only serves Spelman College today but strengthens its legacy for generations to come,” said Tom Price, �鶹TV��վ Infrastructure President.

Additional Award-Winning Contributions

Alongside the Merit Award for the Spelman Center for Innovation and the Arts, �鶹TV��վ was also recognized for its contributions to the Big Creek Water Reclamation Facility Expansion and the Brookhaven City Center, which earned a State Award and an Honor Award, respectively.

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�鶹TV��վ Earns ACEC National Recognition for Net-Positive Kendeda Building, Winner of ‘Living Building Challenge’

a-barbagallo — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:55:56 +0000

ATLANTA, June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — �鶹TV��վ Technical Consultants, a leading infrastructure and environmental solutions provider, announced today that it has won an American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) National Recognition Award for its contribution to the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design as part of the Engineering Excellence Awards Program. The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design is a $30-million, 42,500-square-foot building that was integrated into the EcoCommons space at the Georgia Institute of Technology. From planning to construction, Long Engineering, an �鶹TV��վ Company, provided a suite of services including Site Planning, Civil Engineering/Site Design/Stormwater Management, and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE).

“From the outset of the project, we knew that had something special on our hands. Our Living Building Challenge (LBC) certification solidified that feeling, and we are excited that the ACEC recognizes what our teams have accomplished, too,” �鶹TV��վ/Long Engineering Project Manager Andrew Pankopp said. “We embraced the most rigorous building performance standards in the world, and the results have demonstrated that. The Kendeda building will stand as evidence that sustainable infrastructure can be the model, not just in academia, but across industries.”

Originally commissioned to demonstrate the feasibility of a regenerative green building in a region with extreme temperatures, the Kendeda Building generates more energy than it consumes through a high-efficiency design that contains more than 900 rooftop solar panels. The multidisciplinary classroom structure is surrounded by water-permeable surfaces that naturally treat gray water and stormwater runoff for other purposes. The building also contains a rainwater-to-potable-water treatment system that begins with rooftop rain collection.

“The Kendeda Building uses just one-third the energy of a similar building, generates more electricity than it uses on an annual basis from solar panels on its roof, and captures and treats rainwater for all purposes, including drinking,” �鶹TV��վ CEO L. Joe Boyer said. “This project is a key demonstration to �鶹TV��վ’ commitment to sustainable and resilient solutions to infrastructure challenges, and we are proud that ACEC recognizes our efforts.”

At least 50 percent of the building materials and services were sourced from within 621 miles of the site and nearly everything removed during construction was salvaged, recycled, or turned into another usable product. By incorporating recycled materials during construction, the building diverted more waste from the landfill than it sent.

About �鶹TV��վ Technical Consultants
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, �鶹TV��վ is a leading provider of Infrastructure and Environmental Solutions. We partner with our clients to improve performance and extend the lifecycle of built and natural infrastructure assets stressed by climate, health, and economic impacts. With 3,500+ employees nationwide, �鶹TV��վ brings deep technical expertise to public- and private-sector clients, integrating services across four primary disciplines: Environmental (ENV); Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC); Engineering & Design (E&D); and Program Management/Construction Management, and Quality Management (PCQM). To learn more about �鶹TV��վ innovations for transportation, commercial, water, government, education, and industrial markets, visit .

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Karlene Barron
Director of Communications
770-314-5270
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Stagnant Water Issues in Buildings

a-barbagallo — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:04:07 +0000

Author: Jack Springston, CIH, CSP, FAIHA,
Industrial Hygiene Services Manager and Training Director at �鶹TV��վ

Building water systems are critical and necessary to all building operations. As schools begin to reopen, and companies and employees return to the workplace, employers must take steps to ensure that the water in their buildings is safe for occupants. The potential for lead to leach into water can increase the longer the water remains in contact with lead in plumbing. As a result, buildings that have remained essentially closed for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and those with intermittent water use patterns, such as schools, may have elevated lead concentrations.

Additionally, water that sits stagnant for an extended time in water mains, premise plumbing, and water heaters loses residual chlorine disinfectant, leading to an increased risk of bacterial colonization, including Legionella. Building operators cannot assume that municipal water suppliers effectively disinfect and flush the lines, or address bacterial growth that occurs in the building’s plumbing. The standard of care for managing waterborne pathogens has shifted to building owners and operators. After reoccupying buildings that have been largely closed and unoccupied for weeks and months, the risk of suffering an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease is very real. It falls upon the owners and operators to assess and manage these risks, and implement preventative and remedial measures, if needed.

Water testing for lead and Legionella bacteria helps evaluate plumbing systems and outlets so that, if necessary, targeted remediation efforts can be taken. Such testing is a key step in understanding if there is a problem and, if so, in designing an appropriate response.

WHAT IS FLUSHING?
Simply put, “flushing” involves turning on faucets and opening taps to flush out the stagnant water that has been standing in the building’s pipes and outlets and replace it with “fresh” water. The flushing time can vary by the type of outlet being cleared, as well as how far away the outlet is from the water main entering the building. The degree to which flushing can reduce lead levels will vary depending upon the age and condition of the plumbing, as well as the corrosiveness (i.e., pH) of the water. Similarly, the degree to which flushing can lower and control bacteria and biofilms depends on the type and levels of disinfectant in the supply water to the building. Flushing can be an effective tool to control lead and waterborne pathogens exposures, but only when used appropriately.

FLUSHING TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY
In schools, office buildings, and other facilities, establishing a periodic, ongoing flushing program is one of the easiest ways to ensure that the water quality in the building is preserved by decreasing water age. Flushing does not require installation or maintenance of supplemental water treatment equipment, and the associated costs. Flushing should be used as a regular practice to ensure the water is regularly replaced in the system and residual disinfectant levels are sufficient to control microbial growth.

FLUSHING AND SAMPLING FOR LEAD
When sampling for lead, it is important that the sample is representative of the water that is being consumed. For this reason, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not recommend that schools collect samples first thing in the morning after weekends, holidays, or vacations/breaks because the water will have remained stagnant for too long and would not be typical of the water used for drinking during the normal school day. Accordingly, drinking water outlets should be flushed after such breaks to maintain water quality.

The EPA does not recommend flushing for the sole purpose of sampling, but rather as a regular standard practice to ensure the building water does not stagnate. Flushing outlets immediately before sampling may lead to lead results that are lower than the actual representative levels in the water. Flushing is only appropriate when conducting follow-up flush sampling or sequential sampling to identify potential lead concerns in the interior plumbing.

FLUSHING AND SAMPLING FOR LEGIONELLA
When performing routine sampling for Legionella, first draw samples are preferred and represents the water conditions at the tap and the immediate piping. Use flush samples for monitoring water sources, such as storage tanks (cold or hot) and centralized or non-centralize hot water heaters. A flush water sample represents the water conditions in the piping upstream of the tap, in the riser, in a circulated loop, or in a pipe header.

FLUSHING AND REMEDIATION FOR LEAD
Routine flushing can be a quick and easy solution to elevated lead levels, especially when contamination is localized in a certain area of the building or in a small building. Flushing can be used as a short-term solution, while solutions that are more permanent are being developed and implemented.

An important consideration when utilizing flushing for remediation is the frequency that flushing needs to occur (e.g., daily, twice weekly, etc.), the labor requirements to perform such flushing, and whether it is even feasible to do at your particular facility. Depending upon the age and condition of the plumbing, and the corrosiveness of the water, elevated lead levels can return relatively quickly following flushing. Unless you can ensure lead levels remain low throughout the day, it is not recommended to flush only once a day or once a week as a solution to high lead levels. Flushing for one or two minutes, immediately prior to use, may be a short-term solution, in conjunction with signage and schedules.

Make sure to periodically collect samples after implementing a flushing-for-remediation program to verify that the water being provided does not contain elevated lead levels.

FLUSHING AND REMEDIATION FOR LEGIONELLA
While routine flushing can help to ensure that residual disinfectant levels are maintained within the plumbing system, to help control bacteria growth, such flushing is typically inadequate to remediate a system once it has become contaminated. Building water control strategies for waterborne pathogens, such as Legionella, should include routine water sampling for culturable Legionella, routine flushing and water sampling for free residual disinfectant levels and water temperature, and periodic cleaning and disinfecting of aerator devices and shower heads.

THE DOS AND DON’TS OF FLUSHING

Do:

Utilize routine flushing as a way to improve overall water quality in the building.
Flush when it is included in a sample instruction (e.g., collecting a follow-up flush sample).
Thoroughly flush after doing any plumbing work or remediation (e.g., removing and replacing lead containing plumbing or fixtures). Flushing can help clear out debris or lead particulates that may be released when such work is performed.

�ٴǲ�’t:

Flush right before sampling. Flushing prior to sampling may cause samples to not be representative of actual lead or Legionella concentrations that initially come out of the tap.
Flush to reduce lead levels in water coolers/fountains. Flushing is not recommended as a practical remedy for these devices.
Flush as a sole remediation method after finding unacceptable lead levels in your water, without ensuring that lead levels will remain low throughout the day.
Use flushing alone as a long-term remediation method. Flushing can be used as a short-term measure, paired with a permanent remediation, such as removal and replacement or disinfection.

TIPS FOR DEVELOPING A FLUSHING PLAN
When developing a flushing program as a regular practice, or as a short-term remediation effort for lead:

Determine how and where the municipal water enters the building and flows through your facility, and create a flow diagram;
Locate all water outlets that are used for consumption purposes or where aerosols may be generated and released into the air;
Utilize signage to indicate when, and for how long, flushing needs to occur at each outlet;
Create a water management program team to develop, implement, and document the program, and
Develop a testing program to verify and validate the effectiveness of any control measures put into place.

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�鶹TV��վ Awarded $3 Million for LOR Contract With Antelope Community College District

�鶹TV��վ — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 17:01:25 +0000

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — �鶹TV��վ Technical Consultants, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATCX) (“�鶹TV��վ” or the “Company”), a leading Infrastructure and Environmental solutions provider, announced today that it has been awarded the Antelope Valley Community College (AVC) District contract to serve as the Laboratory of Record (“LOR”) for ongoing construction materials testing and inspections. The college is located in Lancaster, California, and the $3 million contract term is for five years.

“�鶹TV��վ has over 30 years of Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Testing and Inspection experience and a depth of expertise and resources that are unmatched in the industry, “said �鶹TV��վ Chief Growth Officer, Priya Jain. “We are pleased to support the Antelope Valley Community College District with testing and inspection services and solutions that will minimize risks, reduce costs and optimize performance for various building projects on campus.”

Antelope Valley College is a fully accredited Community college founded in 1929 as a department of the Antelope Valley Joint Union High School in Lancaster. Today, AVC has a service area of 1,945 square miles with an annual unduplicated headcount of more than 18,000 and employs more than 850 people.

�鶹TV��վ’ California licensed professional engineers, geotechnical engineers, geologists, multi-certified inspectors, and project managers will provide testing and inspection services for soils, concrete, masonry, steel and aluminum, and wood, at �鶹TV��վ’ state-of-the-art DSA-certified laboratory located in Riverside, California (DSA LEA No. 53). �鶹TV��վ is also registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR No. 1000595408).

About �鶹TV��վ Technical Consultants

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, �鶹TV��վ is a leading provider of Infrastructure and Environmental Solutions. We partner with our clients to improve performance and extend lifecycle of built and natural infrastructure assets stressed by climate, health, and economic impacts. With 3,600+ employees nationwide, �鶹TV��վ brings deep technical expertise to public- and private-sector clients, integrating services across four primary disciplines: Environmental; Testing, Inspection and Certification; Engineering & Design; and Program, Construction, and Quality Management. To learn more about �鶹TV��վ innovations for transportation, commercial, water, government, education, and industrial markets, visit .

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�鶹TV��վ Awarded $2.6 Million Contract to Support UCSD Theatre District Living & Learning Center

�鶹TV��վ — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:54:30 +0000

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — �鶹TV��վ Technical Consultants, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATCX) (“�鶹TV��վ” or the “Company”), a leading provider of professional testing, inspection, environmental, engineering, program management and consulting services, announced today that it was awarded a 3-year contract, valued at $2.6 million for special inspection and materials testing for the proposed University of California San Diego (UCSD) Theatre District Living and Learning Neighborhood.

Previously known as the Future College Living and Learning Neighborhood project, the Theatre District Living and Learning Neighborhood is a mixed-use project that would include five buildings ranging in height from nine to 21 stories and provide approximately 2,000 new beds for undergraduate students, residential life and administration offices for a new college and general assignment classrooms. It will also provide a 480-seat auditorium, a conference/meeting center, restaurants and retail for approximately 900,000 gross square feet (GSF).

L. Joe Boyer, �鶹TV��վ’ Chief Executive Officer said, “We are proud to once again partner with UCSD and are grateful for the opportunity to provide our testing and inspection services on such an important project that supports UCSD’s academic mission.”

John Kirschbaum, �鶹TV��վ’ West Region Senior Vice President added, “Just as we have partnered with UCSD before on multiple projects including North Torrey Lines Living and Learning Neighborhood, Franklin Antonio Hall, and Pepper Canyon Amphitheater, we look forward to supporting UCSD’s academic mission and vision on this project as it will become the home of a future undergraduate college.”

The 11.8-acre site is located at the southwestern edge of the La Jolla campus, and includes 5.5 buildable acres. The proposed project would include replacement parking in a below-grade configuration.

About �鶹TV��վ Technical Consultants
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, �鶹TV��վ is a leading provider of professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental, program management and consulting services. Under the name �鶹TV��վ Technical Consultants, we offer solutions to public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets. With approximately 140 offices in 41 states and approximately 3,300 employees, �鶹TV��վ provides a broad range of mission-critical technical services, helping clients test, inspect, certify, plan, design and manage a wide variety of projects across diverse end markets. For more information, go to .

About UCSD
The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960, UC San Diego is one of the ten campuses of the University of California, and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling 31,842 undergraduate and 8,631 graduate students. The proposed Theatre District Living and Learning Neighborhood is not a growth-inducing project, but rather, it enables the university to manage its prior growth and is part of a broader plan for accommodating students on campus.

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Karlene Barron	Investors
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