2011 Water & Sewer Rates Published for Connecticut
1/25/2012
Tighe & Bond has just published the results of its 2011 Water and Sewer Rate Surveys for utilities and communities in Connecticut. The results from these latest surveys indicate that residential users in Connecticut pay, on average, $415 and $369 annually for water and sewer respectively. ...To read the rest of this item or to print click here
New Website Offers More Comprehensive Information & Social Media Updates
1/12/2012
Tighe & Bond recently launched a new website aimed at making information on the engineering firm’s core services easier to find and more comprehensive. Although the firm had made ongoing revisions to its prior website, this completely revamped website is right in step with the firm’s 100 years of service....To read the rest of this item or to print click here
'Tis the Season for Merry Making & Gift Giving
12/20/2011
Tighe & Bond employees pitched in to make the holidays a little brighter for 60 children and their families in the Westfield area. Colleen Corliss, Payroll Administrator in the firm’s Accounting Department, organized the annual employee gift giving event to benefit children in need through the Salvation Army’s Angel Program. Enthusiastic employees heaped their brightly wrapped packages high before Tighe & Bond delivered them last week....To read the rest of this item or to print click here
Large-Scale Solar Energy System Under Construction at Former Landfill
12/2/2011
This fall, Borrego Solar Systems began construction of a 2.3 megawatt solar installation array on the site of the former Oliver Street Landfill in Easthampton. Tighe & Bond has provided civil engineering, permitting and construction phase services throughout the duration of this groundbreaking project, which represents the first solar energy system constructed on a closed landfill in Massachusetts. It is also one of the largest such projects planned for the state....To read the rest of this item or to print click here
Tighe & Bond Publishes Centennial Book
11/16/2011To commemorate its 100th anniversary, Tighe & Bond recently published Engineering a Century of Progress, The Evolution of Tighe & Bond. The book brings to life the firm’s rich history, people and a century of dedication to providing civil engineering and environmental consulting services to public and private clients throughout the Northeast. The firm intends to distribute these commemorative books to key clients, employees and local historical associations. ...To read the rest of this item or to print click here
Nancy Milkey Named Environmental Practice Leader
11/9/2011
Last month, Tighe & Bond named Nancy Milkey, P.G., LSP the firm’s new Technical Practice Leader (TPL) for the Environmental Practice Group. In this role, she will coordinate and champion the firm’s extensive environmental assessment capabilities and ensure that the Environmental Practice Group stays abreast of local, state, and federal regulations that impact clients.
Two Noteworthy Projects Selected to Receive Pro Bono Services
10/27/2011
Earlier this month, Tighe & Bond awarded $100,000 of pro bono engineering and environmental services to two non-profit organizations. The dollar amount of the services – which will be split between the Boys & Girls’ Club of Greater Holyoke, Inc. and the Big Pond Preservation Association/Horizons, Inc. – is earmarked to support a specific noteworthy project for each group.
...To read the rest of this item or to print click hereZweigwhite Names Tighe & Bond a "Best Civil Engineering Firm To Work For"
10/4/2011
At its annual Best Firms to Work for Summit in San Diego at the end of September, ZweigWhite recognized Tighe & Bond as one of the best civil engineering firms to work for in the nation. The New England-based firm ranked second among mid-size firms and eighth overall.
Open House Hosted in New Hampshire
9/26/2011
On September 15, Appledore Engineering, a division of Tighe & Bond, hosted a client appreciation and open house event at the firm’s Portsmouth, New Hampshire office on 177 Corporate Drive. More than 100 clients, friends and colleagues attended to celebrate the firm’s successes and longevity.
Matthew Dodge, P.E., Joins Tighe & Bond
9/7/2011
Matthew Dodge, P.E., recently joined Tighe & Bond, Inc., bringing more than 10 years of experience to the firm’s expanding structural engineering team. Well versed in designing buildings and major civil structures – such as tunnels, bridges and subways. Dodge specializes in the assessment and mitigation of vibrations on building structures to ensure occupant comfort and satisfactory operation of sensitive equipment. He also specializes in designing massive jointless concrete structures that resist cracking from temperature fluctuations and long-term shrinkage.
Tighe & Bond Scholarships Awarded to Promising Young Students
8/23/2011
Despite a challenging economy, Tighe & Bond, Inc. funded its yearly scholarships, awarded through the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, to assist four local college students pursuing engineering and related degrees. According to David Pinsky, president of the civil and environmental engineering firm, “Tighe & Bond firmly believes in the importance of higher education for promising students who will someday lead the engineering marketplace.”
...To read the rest of this item or to print click hereThree Engineers Earn Professional Licenses
7/27/2011
Three Tighe & Bond engineers recently passed their PE exams to become professional licensed engineers. All are from the firm’s Westfield, Massachusetts office.
...To read the rest of this item or to print click hereTighe & Bond Completes Environmental Cleanup & Restoration of Long Beach West
7/12/2011
Tighe & Bond recently completed the environmental cleanup and restoration of Long Beach West, marking the end of a two-year long project aimed at protecting a critical piece of Connecticut’s shoreline for people, wildlife, plants and fish. This promises to be a new beginning for wildlife and recreation possibilities along this 1.5 mile shoreline in the Town of Stratford. Although the habitat restoration is an ongoing effort, the hazardous materials and debris that littered this picturesque 35-acre barrier beach are gone, the demolition of more than 60 abandoned, deteriorating buildings is complete and habitat restoration is well on its way.
Smilow Cancer Hospital Wins First Place Award in New Construction
6/24/2011
The Connecticut Building Congress (CBC) chose Yale-New Haven’s Smilow Cancer Hospital as its First Place award recipient for new construction at the organization’s annual awards dinner at the Bond Ballroom in Hartford on June 14th. The 14-story, 487,000 square foot hospital is the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art cancer care facility in Connecticut and is a leader in personalized patient care.
Briony Angus Named a "40 Under Forty" Winner
5/20/2011
Briony Angus, a project manager at Tighe & Bond, was recently named a 2011 “40 Under Forty” winner by Business West, the Business Journal of Western Massachusetts. She was one of 40 winners selected from an applicant pool of more than 100 nominees to become one of the newest members of the Business West “40 under Forty” club. The award recognizes exceptional leadership both on the job and within the community.
Tighe & Bond Once Again Ranked One of the Top Design Firms in the Nation
5/19/2011
The Engineering News-Record (ENR) once again ranked Tighe & Bond among the top 500 design firms in the nation. ENR ranks companies on the previous year’s gross revenue for providing design services to domestic and international markets. Tighe & Bond ranked 309 in ENR’s 2011 report, a reflection of the firm’s 2010 annual gross revenue of $32 million.
...To read the rest of this item or to print click hereTighe & Bond Receivees 15 Proposals for Its Centennial Project
5/16/2011
As part of its 100th anniversary celebration this year, Tighe & Bond will identify two worthy projects for non-profit agencies that are in need of Tighe & Bond’s services, and then provide each with $50,000 worth of pro bono engineering services. To identify potential projects for these services, Tighe & Bond published a request for proposals and received 15 responses by the April 29th deadline.
...To read the rest of this item or to print click hereGreen Repair Projects on the Rise for Tighe & Bond
4/21/2011Since the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) prequalified Tighe & Bond to provide designer services for its Green Repair Program last year, the firm has been awarded multiple school improvement projects that fall under the auspices of this program. Tighe & Bond currently is performing repairs at 12 public schools in Greenfield, Orange, Palmer and Westfield using a prescribed set of sustainable standards. It is anticipated that construction of the Palmer and Westfield school projects will commence at the close of the school year in June....To read the rest of this item or to print click here
Tighe & Bond Receives Award for Complex Dam Reconstruction Project
4/7/2011
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts (ACEC/MA) presented Tighe & Bond and the Dalton Fire District (District) with an award for the $5.2 million design and reconstruction of Windsor Reservoir Dam in Dalton, Massachusetts. Presentation of the 2011 Engineering Excellence Award took place at the ACEC/MA's annual awards banquet on March 23 at the Boston Marriott Cambridge in Kendall Square....To read the rest of this item or to print click here
Tighe & Bond to Dedicate $100,000 in Pro Bono Services
3/25/2011As part of its 100th anniversary celebration this year, Tighe & Bond is lining up a series of events to give back to its communities, recognize its clients, appreciate its employees and publish a book on the firm's history. The firm is pleased to announce its first and most important event, The Centennial Project.
Although giving back to the community and demonstrating a high level of corporate social responsibility has been a hallmark of the firm throughout its history, this initiative is different. As part of Tighe & Bond's 100th anniversary celebration, the firm will identify two worthy projects for non-profit agencies that are in need of Tighe & Bond's services, and then provide each with $50,000 worth of pro bono engineering services....To read the rest of this item or to print click here
Tighe & Bond Phosphorus Removal Experience
3/7/2011
We have already assisted clients in Massachusetts and Connecticut and can capitalize on this experience to tailor a phosphorus removal solution to fit your needs. We can provide technical assistance for biological and chemical removal of phosphorus. Our services include NPDES permit renewal...To read the rest of this item or to print click here
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