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AMT’s offices will be closed on July 4th and will reopen on July 5th. Grateful for this opportunity to commemorate our freedom, all of us at AMT wish you a wonderful celebration. #teamingourtalentsforyoursuccess #AMTStrong

A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc, (AMT) is pleased to announce Patrick Merewether, PE has joined the firm’s Charleston, South Carolina office. With more than thirty-three (33) years of engineering experience involving roadway and site design, Patrick has joined the Transportation Group as a Senior Project Manager. In his role, he will lead a roadway design team, serve clients, and ensure quality control. Patrick will be responsible for coordinating with clients, subconsultants, utility providers, and other agencies. Additionally, he will mentor junior staff in roadway design and plan preparation. Patrick holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the State University of NY at Buffalo. His expertise will lead to innovative solutions and exceptional quality in AMT’s transportation projects. Join us in giving Patrick a warm welcome! #teamingourtalentsforyoursuccess #AMTStrong #joinourteam

AMT celebrates women engineers for their exceptional leadership and impactful contributions in shaping a brighter future. The firm extends sincere gratitude to our female colleagues for serving our clients with care and enhancing the built environment. #INWED24, #Enhancedbyengineering #teamingourtalentsforyoursuccess #AMTStrong #joinourteam

It is #Juneteenth! Celebrating freedom. Honoring resilience. Raising awareness. #freedomday #teamingourtalentsforyoursuccess #AMTStrong

Larry Newman CCM, CPESC, CPSWQ, a 25-year Environmental Compliance Inspector, served as the representative for AMT and delivered a presentation at the Virginia Engineers Conference (VEC) hosted by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia (ACEC/VA). He was honored to address his fellow industry professionals, aiming to motivate those present. His focus was on Environmental Compliance for Construction Projects. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing erosion prevention rather than solely depending on sediment controls. Additionally, he outlined essential elements for constructing and upholding a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for inspection and execution. Throughout his presentation, Larry stressed the significance of conducting site visits before, during, and after construction coupled with effective communication with site personnel. He underscored the importance of researching alternative solutions. Larry’s demonstration highlighted his Five Steps to Environmental Compliance:1) Eliminate erosion to prevent sedimentation 2) Direct water where you want it to go 3) Ensure self-protection by thoroughly understanding and adhering to permits and approved plans 4) Maintain and follow a Pollution Prevention (P2) plan to reduce, eliminate, or prevent pollution and waste management 5) Document every action to validate compliance. His key takeaway emphasized minor adjustments to site design and management practices can yield significant downstream benefits, alongside providing strategies for maintaining compliance. His exclusive tips include: - Ensure thorough documentation with photos and videos, prior to land-disturbing activities (LDA) - Conduct on-site inspections of water quality (WQ) sites prior to land-disturbing activities (LDA) - Maintain ready access to stabilization materials - Embrace innovation, try non-standard items #teamingourtalentsforyoursuccess #AMTStrong

Happy Environmental World Day! Through use of Sustainable Sites principals, AMT LA works to restore soils, aquifers, and habitats and plans for resilient communities. Together, we can promote healthier, equitable futures for all. #teamingourtalentsforyoursuccess #AMTStrong #ASLACAP #Sustainability #WorldEnvironmentDay

AMT and JMT are pleased to announce that we have received the 2024 ACEC National Recognition Award for the Winterpock Road Widening project in Chesterfield County. The ACEC Awards recognize firms that demonstrate exceptional innovation, technical expertise, and engineering excellence. We are pleased to be recognized at the national level and to receive this award.   This $12 million VDOT LAP project was administered by Chesterfield County, with AMT serving as the lead designer and engineer of record, and JMT provided construction management and inspection services. The project previously received the ACEC Virginia Grand Award.   Winterpock Road is a very important artery within Chesterfield County and provides direct access from Route 360 (Hull Street Road) to Beach Road as well as several established neighborhoods, Royal Birkdale Golf Course, and Hancock Village Shopping Center. The existing roadway experienced significant congestion which was substantially alleviated by the improvements constructed with this project. The hybrid roundabout installed at McEnnally Road and Ashbrook Parkway drastically increased intersection operations and overall safety. This project featured many unique challenges and complexities such as substantial right-of-way and utility impacts, extensive public involvement, site specific stormwater management restrictions on nutrient credits, as well as construction along a heavily travelled roadway. AMT and JMT worked together with Chesterfield County to overcome these obstacles by implementing best practices such as proactive and regular coordination with stakeholders, utilizing common sense engineering where feasible, and ensuring the project was constructed in accordance with the plans in a safe and efficient manner. This region of Chesterfield County is experiencing growth in both residential and commercial sectors, and the enhancements along the Winterpock Road Widening corridor are specifically tailored to meet anticipated travel needs well into the future. From left to right: Nancy Gruwell, Joe Sandor, Jeff McKay, Adam Kendall, Tim Kirk, and Gary Raba www.amtengineering.com #teamingourtalentsforyoursuccess #AMTStrong #joinourteam #americancouncilofengineeringcompanies #acec

John has 26 years of environmental planning and permitting experience involving federal, state, municipal, and private clients. John is based in AMT's Richmond office and leads projects involving wetland and stream delineation/classification and permitting in Virginia and the southeast region. Additionally, he manages NEPA document preparation, threatened and endangered species and cultural resources coordination, and environmental restoration design for environmentally sensitive areas. John is an avid outdoor enthusiast with interests in native plants, wildlife, hiking, cycling, and gardening. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies and Planning, and Environmental Management from the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). John is active with the Central Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association (AICP) and is a certified planner and a certified environmental planner (CEP) through the American Institute of Certified Planners. #teamingourtalentsforyoursuccess #AMTStrong

Let us remember and honor all the soldiers who fought for us and gave their lives to keep us safe. Happy Memorial Day!   Our offices will be closed Monday, May 27th. #teamingourtalentsforyoursuccess #AMTStrong

DBIA-SE Project Team Award for the Clayton Riverwalk Trail Bridge Replacements At the 24th Annual DBIA Southeast Design-Build Regional Summit & Awards Banquet, Crowder Construction Company and AMT were recognized with the 2024 DBIA-SE Design-Build Project Team Award for the Clayton Riverwalk Trail Bridge Replacements project. The Town of Clayton replaced three bridges located along the Clayton Riverwalk on the Neuse Greenway near Riverwood to maintain a safe greenway system. This project was completed in May 2023. CONGRATULATIONS to the entire AMT Design Team who collaborated with Crowder and multiple subconsultants to make this an award-winning project! Pictured from left to right: Robby Tieman (DBIA-SE President / Carroll Daniel Construction), Chris Boyd (Crowder), Richard Turner (AMT), Jason Gaddy (AMT), and John Tuschak (Crowder) #teamingourtalentsforyoursuccess #AMTStrong