Articles About Facilities Services Offered by Terracon

Logistics Facilities Services Newsletter

terramedia — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:35:20 +0000

Retrofit your warehouse space to meet current needs

As your requirements grow and evolve, our logistics professionals have a large suite of services to help take your built facility where it needs to go. Whether you’ve had your warehouse for years or just acquired a new facility, we can make that property meet your specifications. Let’s get started.

Get the full picture first

Understanding a facility’s condition before you buy it gives you peace of mind that you’ve made a sound investment. When a logistics client had questions about whether to invest in an unused warehouse, Terracon facilities experts assessed the building using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and light detection and ranging (LiDAR) to provide 2D and 3D models. Both methods detected deflection in the wall panels, with possible water ponding on the roof above. Providing these two data sets in the same scope of work eliminated the need (and cost) of additional testing and gave the client a holistic view of the challenges to help them make informed decisions.

Building health covered – from top to bottom

Roof Assessments. One of the biggest assets at any facility, roofing keeps the elements out while protecting everyone and everything inside. Make sure concerns about your facility’s roof won’t hang over your head. Learn more.
Structural Assessment. A facilities condition assessment (FCA) gives a clear picture of where a facility is, making it easier to develop a plan for getting it where it needs to be. Here’s how.
Pavement Solutions Pavement might be an even larger asset than the roof. Our Pavement Technology Solutions can help set up a long-term pavement maintenance plan based on data – not speculation. Find out how.

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Easing the Way for Distribution Center, Warehouse & Terminal Upgrades

terramedia — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:09:36 +0000

Warehouse and terminal facilities are constantly evolving to meet the changing demand of the logistics sector. New technologies such as automatic storage retrieval systems, pallet dimensioning, and robots, place new demands on existing facilities. Terracon’s expert teams can help logistics facilities managers and owners meet these challenges head-on. Adding new components to a warehouse or terminal facility may create the need for geotechnical or structural analysis services. For example, adding an automated storage retrieval system may require new footings or structural framing. Terracon works closely with clients, architects, and the engineers of record to provide professional engineering services necessary for modifying existing warehouses, distribution centers, or terminal facilities. “Involving our team during the early design phase of a ‘structure within a structure’ project, we can provide a range of services throughout the life of the project,” said Brad Urhahn (Director of Major Accounts – Logistics).

Terracon Provides

Environmental and geotechnical due diligence
Existing facility condition assessment
Structural assessment, analysis, and recommendations
Construction materials testing during construction/installation necessary to meet design and building code requirements.

How can our professionals and services keep your next logistics project on track? Let’s connect to see how we can help at every stage of the project journey.

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Terracon Names Christopher McIntyre Senior Vice President and Florida Division Manager

terramedia — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 21:27:53 +0000

Jacksonville, Fla. – Terracon, a leading national consulting engineering firm comprised of engineers, scientists, architects, facilities experts, and field professionals, announces Christopher L. McIntyre, P.E., has been named senior vice president and Florida Division manager. The strategic change is designed to support client service, innovation, and project delivery as the company continues to grow its presence in Florida and the southeastern U.S. Drawing on nearly 16 years of experience, McIntyre will assume responsibility for overseeing the safety, leadership, growth, and strategic direction of Terracon’s Florida Division. After graduating from Florida State University with a degree in civil engineering, McIntyre relocated to northern Virginia, where he spent the first eight years of his career. During this time, he earned a Master of Engineering degree from George Mason University and obtained his professional engineering license. In 2013, McIntyre decided to return to his Florida roots and relocated to Jacksonville, where he launched his career with Terracon. McIntyre is actively involved in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Florida Engineering Society (FES), American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), and the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE). Additionally, he has successfully completed the FES Florida Engineering Leadership Institute and the ACEC Pathways to Executive Leadership program. Terracon is an employee-owned, multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Explore with us by visiting terracon.com.

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Find the Direction of Your Project with Terracon Compass

terramedia — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:40:11 +0000

All of our project information in one place, right when you need it – that’s the inspiration behind Terracon Compass, our project collaboration portal. With one login you can easily and securely access available documents and reports throughout the lifecycle of your project. Terracon Compass also offers you the opportunity to customize notifications – so you can know the moment documents have been added or updated. It’s part of our commitment to deliver great services, solutions, and partnerships to guide your project to success. With Terracon Compass, you’ll always know the direction of your project. Click the link below to get started.

Get Started Here

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2022 ENR Rankings

terramedia — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 22:54:17 +0000

Terracon, a leading provider of environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services, is committed to growth and market presence expansion as evidenced in Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) annual listings of The Top 500 Design Firms and Sourcebook rankings. We’re honored to be ranked No. 21 in The Top 500 Design Firms, and proud to be the No. 1-ranked Asbestos and Lead Abatement firm for the 10th consecutive year.

ENR Top 500 Design Firms: 21
ENR Top 200 Environmental: 61
ENR Top 100 Pure Designers: 12
ENR Top 150 Global Design Firms: 46
ENR Asbestos and Lead Abatement: 1
ENR Top 20 General Building: 10
Telecommunications: 19
Education: 19
Multi-Unit Residential: 8
Retail: 5
Commercial Offices: 18
Hotels, Motels, and Convention Centers: 17
Distribution Warehouses: 2
Transportation: 36
Airports: 25
Power: 24
Solar Power: 4
Petroleum: 31
Transmission and Distribution: 15
Pipelines: 22
Refineries and Petrochemical Plants: 21
Water Suply: 42
Hazardous Waste: 16
Chemical and Soil Remediation: 15
Site Assessment and Compliance: 7
Industrial Process: 39
Manufacturing: 34
Towers and Antennae: 10
Chemical Plants: 15
Data Centers: 14
Government Offices: 15

Southeast Ranking

Top Design Firms #8
Top Florida Design Firms #15
Top Georgia Design Firms #5
Top North Carolina Design Firms #12
Top South Carolina Design Firms #9
Top Alabama Design Firms #10
Top Tennessee Design Firms #8
Education/Research #10
Transportation #24
Multi-Unit Residential #5

Southwest Ranking

Top Design Firms #10
General Building #29
Power #18
Hazardous Waste #19
Environmental & Geotechnical Firms #1

Intermountain Ranking

Top Design Firms #10
General Building: #5
Transportation #29
Hazardous Waste #16

Midwest Ranking

Top Design Firms #7
Top Indiana Design Firms #6
Top Iowa Design Firms #4
Top Kansas Design Firms #6
Top Kentucky Design Firms #10
Top Missouri Design Firms #10
Top Nebraska Design Firms #5
Top Ohio Design Firms #5
Power #5
Environmental & Geotechnical Firms #3
Petroleum #14
Multi-Family #8
Transportation #17

Colorado and Wyoming Ranking

Top Design Firms #12
Transportation #13
General Building #36
Hazardous Waste #21

California Ranking

Top Design Firms #27
Environmental & Geotechnical Firms #10
General Building #38
Hazardous Waste #18
Other Project Types #6
Power #10

Texas and Louisiana Ranking

Top Design Firms #8
Top Arkansas Design Firms #5
Top Louisiana Design Firms: #11
Top Mississippi Design Firms #8
Top Oklahoma Design Firms #5
Top Texas Design Firms #12
Other Project Types #4
Environmental & Geotechnical Firms #2
Distribution and Warehouses #3
Hospitality #10
Commercial #8
Retail #2
Multi-Unit Residential #6
Healthcare #9
Transportation #20
Power #6
Education #11

Northwest Ranking

Top Design Firms #12
Top Washington Design Firms #13
Retail #14

New England Ranking

Top Design Firms #41

MidAtlantic Ranking

Top Design Firms #23
Environmental & Geotechnical Engineering #6

New York Region Ranking

Top Design Firms #51

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Solid Facility Performance Starts at the Top

terramedia — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 14:48:53 +0000

Don’t overlook roofs – one of the largest components in warehouse integrity

When it comes to warehouses, not all roofs are created equal. Regularly inspecting and assessing your warehouse facility’s roof throughout its lifecycle is part of a roof asset management program. Terracon’s experienced teams provide services for roof inspection, design, construction oversight, and contractor solicitation. Most often roofing assessment for warehouses are performed as part of a Property Condition Assessment (PCA) during the due-diligence phase of a real estate transaction as providing a snapshot of the roof’s condition. Issues with warehouse roofs are frequently related to the sheer volume of the roof surface, not necessarily the complexity of the design. For example, cold storage warehouses are subject to greater differentials between outside and inside temperatures, potentially leading to moisture intrusion from increased vapor drive. Converted cold storage properties could have issues with foundation slabs and roof systems not designed for cold storage. Project accessibility and size pose significant consulting challenges, including the access costs of a traditional building condition assessment. Terracon’s facilities professionals use our internal drone resources, to provide more effective, efficient means of visual assessment of difficult-to-reach building systems. This approach yields greater accuracy, coverage, and safety. With our advanced capabilities, we can provide visual information, infrared imaging, and 3D imaging of a structure’s exterior. This augments our visual assessment to deliver more comprehensive information and findings typically with less cost, minimal building interruption, and faster turnaround time. Moisture surveys can point to potential trouble spots in warehouse roofing before problems reach a critical stage. For example, problems with vapor barriers or other roof elements can be solved more easily when discovered early. Warehouse roofs may also have asbestos, and Terracon’s team can help monitor contractors during removal protocols and replacements. As the pace of demand for distribution centers, fulfillment centers, warehouses (including cold storage), intermodal, and other logistics facilities, continues to grow at an unprecedented pace across the U.S., partnering with the right professional engineering consultant early is key. Contact us for your next warehouse project today!

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A Trusted Partner for Every Phase of the Project Journey

terramedia — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:22:32 +0000

Projects are like fingerprints; the combination of location, timing, elements, budgets, risk tolerance, and other factors makes each one unique. The needs of today, next month, next year, and the next five years can vary greatly depending on those same factors. Terracon has evolved with the times, developing innovative new services and combining them with traditional methods so we can be a partner on your project journey now and into the future. We’ve broken down the project journey into four phases – Site Selection, Design and Mitigate, Construction, and Manage Assets – to help meet clients where they are now and set a plan for the future. The ability to see the trees and the forest allows us to meet client needs with flexibility and efficiency. Here’s a glance at each phase of the project journey:

Site Selection

Better data faster is the key to site selection. We use innovative, technology-based solutions to give our clients the information they need to make informed decisions. Stage1 delivers a report of preliminary expected subsurface and environmental conditions on virtually any project site in the country, allowing our clients to make an apples-to-apples comparison before choosing a site. Pivvot’s linear siting solutions helps our clients make the best choice for large, complicated projects like pipelines and transmission lines. Founded more than 55 years ago as a geotechnical firm, we’ve stayed true to our roots as we’ve grown. The nation’s largest fleet of drill rigs means our clients get the soils and other geotechnical data needed to keep projects on schedule.

Design and Mitigate

If and when an environmental or geotechnical challenge is identified they can quickly inflate timelines and budgets without proper planning. We have some of the most trusted consultants in both fields of expertise. Our clients have access to our nationwide network of certified industrial hygienists; and we were once again ranked No. 1 in asbestos and lead abatement for the ninth consecutive year according to Engineering News-Record’s 2022 rankings.

Construction

Materials testing, inspection, and data management are essential once ground has broken. Our nationwide network of more than 140 laboratories makes sure quality assurance, quality control, and special inspection services are nearby, so timelines aren’t slowed by waiting on results. Large projects like power plants, logistics sites, and stadiums can produce reams of testing data. TARGETID, our innovative, GIS-based solution puts testing data on the map, bringing an end to the days of searching through endless spreadsheets for a specific result. Local, state, and federal building codes must also be considered during construction. Leaky windows and roofs can quickly inflate a budget. So can non-compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Our facilities experts can help you address these issues before they become challenges to help construction finish on-time.

Manage Assets

Efficiency is at the heart of a high return on investment in facilities of all ages. This includes the parking lots around facilities. We can provide clients a pavement management plan that regulates maintenance costs and keeps parking lots in safe working order without the need for large, unexpected repairs. That same planning is beneficial for HVAC and other important systems within facilities, so that maintenance, repairs, and replacement can be worked into the budget. The best people, the right resources, innovative tools, proper planning, and a trusted partner are essential elements to a great journey. Regardless of where your project is or where it’s headed, Terracon is ready to work with you at every step.

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Terracon Helps Clients Maximize Multifamily Assets

terramedia — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:14:28 +0000

Multifamily facilities present investors and developers with a blend of opportunity and unique challenges. Whether it’s an apartment complex, student housing, townhomes, or even hotels, Terracon’s team of facilities experts can provide you with the information you need to make critical decisions at every stage of a building’s lifecycle. Terracon’s experienced staff help investors navigate the challenges of multifamily facilities including interpretation of state and federal housing requirements; building, occupant health, and accessibility regulations; energy usage analysis and optimization; and environmental assessment and management. Once buildings are in service, our consultants can provide value added assessment, repair design, and asset management services to keep buildings performing as planned. Even though Terracon has a national footprint, our dedicated client management and specialized consulting teams are dedicated to your projects. Through innovation such as Terracon’s map-based project delivery platform, Client Portal, combined with simple listening and communication, our project teams deliver the results you need on time, within budget, and in a way not possible anywhere else in our industry.

Terracon Multifamily Asset Management Services

Facility Asset Management Programs
Pavement and Roof Evaluation and Management
Structural Monitoring, Assessment, and Repair Design
MEP and Energy Studies
Building Enclosure Testing and Assessment
Environmental Testing and Assessment
Immediate and Long-Term Capital Expenditures
Re (Retro) Commissioning
System Replacement and Rehabilitation Design
Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Construction Administration
Facility Condition Assessments
Repurposing Evaluation

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Ogden

terramedia — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:42:04 +0000

Terracon’s materials testing and special inspections office and laboratory in Ogden is the latest addition to our presence in Northern Utah, which has provided environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services to clients in the area since 1980. Our highly qualified, experienced staff of materials testing technicians, special inspectors, and laboratory technicians will bring added value to the region with a full-service lab centrally located in Northern Utah. The additional services will help clients keep projects moving with accurate testing data from a local laboratory. Our office in Salt Lake City remains ready to help with your environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials needs. Terracon is proud to be part of Northern Utah’s thriving economic growth and expansion. Let’s partner together on your next project!

Materials Services
- Aggregate Testing
- Construction Materials Testing
- Construction Materials Testing Laboratory
- Materials Laboratory Testing
- Non-destructive Testing
- Pavement Engineering Services
- Performance of materials engineering and Testing
- Road Pavement Engineering
- Steel Non-destructive Testing
- Structural Steel Inspection
- Welding Inspection Engineer

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Reacting quickly when severe weather strikes

terramedia — Tue, 24 May 2022 13:22:44 +0000

Terracon offices across the country responded to Hurricane Ida.

Terracon’s disaster response team supports clients, local offices after record-breaking hurricane

Early warning systems help Terracon’s disaster response team respond to clients’ needs to protect property in the wake of a destructive storm, which is exactly what happened in the summer of 2021. It’s late August, and you’ve settled down in front of the TV in your home in the outskirts of Anywhere, USA. As you are flipping through the lineup, you pause for a moment on the Weather Channel where two prominent meteorologists are on the screen feverishly pointing at satellite and radar images. Their excitement is obvious, and you know immediately that a system has no doubt formed off the west coast of Africa and is now barreling through Barbados, St. Lucia, or some other tropical paradise. This scenario is very familiar to just about all of us thanks to mother nature and modern technology. You know it all too well, but what you may not know is that days prior Terracon personnel were already working diligently to respond to the needs of its clients in the wake of the storm’s destruction and bolster their overall resiliency. Hurricane Ida was no different. Ida ultimately made its U.S. landfall near Port Fourchon, Louisiana just before noon on August 29, 2021 as a Category 4 storm, but that is not where the story began for Terracon and its clients. By mid-August, just about every storm follower along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts was busy studying the tropics on a daily, if not hourly, basis. On August 24 of 2021, the system that would be known as Hurricane Ida was known simply as Invest 97L, and it was just one of three primary systems being studied by meteorologists. By this time Invest 97L had also caught the attention of a group of 12 Terracon specialists located in our Gulf Coast Division. Phone calls and emails were already beginning to buzz. On August 26^th, Tropical Depression Ida became Tropical Storm Ida. On that same day, Terracon’s 12-member Disaster Leadership Team initiated its pre-landfall protocol, and this core team maintained constant communication throughout the life of the storm and for several months that followed.

Springing into action

The process of approximating the storm’s path of damage, geographically staging instruments/equipment, assessing available qualified personnel, and preparing our clients was underway. National accounts like banks, healthcare systems, and property management groups know the scenario very well, and we have been planning with them for several days. Vulnerable clients like medical centers, water treatment plants and utilities, universities, K-12 schools, and local emergency response teams were all likely to sustain significant damage; they knew it, and many of them were already in communication with members of our response team. As the storm’s outer banks began to tatter the Louisiana coast, the response team grew to nearly three dozen employees from Seattle to Tampa and from Orange County to Nashville. Team members were calling and texting other team members who were potentially in harm’s way. This type of communication continued until the system diminished and was no longer a threat. On the day after landfall, team members assessed the damage to Terracon offices within the storm’s path and the homes of Terracon personnel. Our first stage of assistance was directed at our own Terracon family members. Next, we began to assess the immediate needs of our client/partners. In all, 41 Terracon employees from 19 different Terracon offices began to provide critical services such as:

Pre-renovation and demolition asbestos inspections.
Asbestos abatement designs and monitoring.
Healthcare infection controls.
Microbial remediation designs.
Assessments for hazardous materials, indoor environmental quality, moisture mapping, microbial and building envelope.

In the days, weeks, and months that follow Terracon came to the aid of:

23 K-12 schools.
21 commercial properties, 16 bank branches, 11 hotels, and 3 shopping malls.
Two apartment complexes and condominiums.
Hospitals, universities, and government and telecommunication facilities.

Our Disaster Response team’s goal is to help protect our employees and clients and their properties. We’re ready to partner with you when severe weather strikes, providing a compassionate response and constant communication on services when you need them most. Let’s work together to plan ahead for the next weather-related disruption.

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