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2/25/2015 – Beckfield Enlightens Students About Geology

Brian Beckfield talks with students Brian S. Beckfield, Professional Geologist, recently participated in Schuylkill County’s ACHIEVE, Mission: Possible program which offers extra learning opportunities for Schuylkill ACHIEVE students in their after school program. The program includes hands-on, interactive lessons, expert guests, literacy incentives and field trips, exposing students to unique learning experiences. Brian shared how to become a professional geologist, who they work for, and what tools are required to do the job. ...

2/22/2015 – Welcome Yox & McAleer to Sparks, MD Office

Eileen C. Yox, Survey CADD Technician, Sparks, MD Shane E. McAleer, Survey Field Technician, Sparks, MD

Spotlight on Training Services

N&W training services include a wide range of technical training and technology transfer including: Literature research Developing PowerPoint training materials with instructor script Workshop exercises Knowledge assessment Instructor certification Training materials are also developed in modular format to facilitate self-guided training via web-based instruction, knowledge assessment, and student tracking Preparing professional level newsletters and technical information sheets Current training classes conducted include: PennDOT Local...

2/10/2015 – N&W Welcomes Craig W. Bachik

Craig W. Bachik, RLALandscape Architect – Project Manager N&W is pleased to announce that Craig W. Bachik, RLA, formerly Managing Partner of Kairos Design Group LLC, a Camp Hill (PA) based landscape architectural design firm, has joined the firm as a Landscape Architect/Project Manager. In his new role, Mr. Bachik will provide landscape architecture and project management services on a variety of design commissions including site planning and design, streetscape and complete streets revitalization projects, bike and recreation...

1/5/2015 – Cultural Resource Group Expands

Timothy A. Carn, RPA N&W is pleased to announce that archaeologist Timothy A. Carn, RPA, has joined the firm ‘s Cultural Resources Group. His arrival enhances the firm’s ability to respond to a growing workload in the Cultural Resource disciplines. Timothy Carn comes with experience in field, laboratory, and collection settings, and has particular strengths in developing and coding digital cataloging systems. Tim joins Navarro & Wright as a Field Director, and will immediately provide field supervision as the firm...

2/16/2014 – Celebrating National Engineers Week – Engineers are creative problem-solvers.

Engineers solve all sorts of problems, and one of their most important tools is their own creativity. A damaged heart stretches its walls dangerously thin when the muscle expands, in an effort to increase pumping capacity. Engineers envision a gel-like “sleeve” that can surround it to prevent this expansion. After the heart is healed, the sleeve safely dissolves into the body. Cholera is a major health problem in African villages. Engineers devise a water filtration system that not only stops the spread of the disease but is cheap and easy to...

11/5/2014 – Employee Spotlight – James Patton

James D. Patton Geological Specialist, AMRL Laboratory Supervisor Jim started at Navarro & Wright ten years ago and has over 17 years experience as a Geological Specialist which includes supervision and testing in the firm’s AMRL approved laboratory. His experience also includes drilling inspection, lead field supervisor, preparation of reconnaissance and foundation reports, preparation of drilling contract documents and exploratory boring plans,geophysical surveys, slope stability analysis and pavement design. His...

1/1/2014 – Deborah D. Foust, P.G. – 10 years at N&W

Congratulations to Deborah D. Foust, PG, Vice President & Sr. Transportation Manager on her 10 year anniversary with Navarro & Wright! Debbie has been instrumental in building the Transportation Dept to be the top division within the company. Great Job! Here’s to 10 more years!!!

3/3/2014 – N&W Joins ACEC Land Development Coalition

N&W recently became a member of American Council of Consulting Engineer’s Land Development Coalition (LDC). The Land Development Coalition’s mission is to strengthen the business environment for member firms by focusing on quality professional land development services in a competitive global marketplace. N&W looks forward to becoming a proactive participant in the coalition and gaining the additional knowledge and expertise that membership provides. “Our clients will ultimately benefit by our...

6/29/2014 – Navarro attends ACEC/MD Conference in New Orleans

Paul J. Navarro, P.E., President and CEO, attended the 26th Annual Conference for ACEC Maryland on June 25-28, 2014 at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, LA.