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18 Sep 2015
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TFMoran Promoting a Career in Land Surveying at NH Construction Career Days

September 18, 2015 | 0 Comments |

On September 17th, TFMoran’s Chief of Survey, Jim O’Neil, LLS was on hand, as a member of the New Hampshire Land Surveyors Association (NHLSA) at New Hampshire Construction Career Days . The event was held at the Hillsborough County 4-H Youth Center in New Boston. Over 1,600 students from nearly 50 NH High Schools attended, along with over 60 exhibitors! New Hampshire Construction Career Days is a non-profit organization which brings students together with the Construction & Transportation Industries to explore career options through hands-on activities. Click this link for more detailed information NH Construction Career Days Brochure

The hands-on activity the NHLSA  promoted Angle & Distance estimation incorporated with basic Deed Description retracement. TFMoran Promotes A Career in Land Surveying through a board that was displayed at the fair, and handing out hard hat decals.

Other categories of construction careers include General Contractors, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Civil Engineering, Operating Heavy Equipment, Truck Driving, Tree Work, Safety Education, and Apprenticeships through Education.

Some of the heavy equipment  on-site for demonstrations included backhoes, skid steers, excavators, graders, loaders, man lifts, plow trucks, and truck mounted cranes. Once again this exciting two day event expects to lead some of NH’s high-school students into various paths of the construction industry.

18 Sep 2015
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Visit TFMoran at the Tri-City Expo Booth 212

September 18, 2015 | 0 Comments | , , ,

The annual Tri-City Expo, New Hampshire’s largest Business to networking event, takes place on (Throwback) Thursday, October 1, 2015 from 3:00PM – 7:00PM at the Center of NH Expo Center at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Manchester, NH. Over 150 New Hampshire businesses and members of the Manchester, Nashua and Concord Chambers of Commerce will be exhibiting, their products and services.  We hope that you will stop by Booth 212 to see some of the exciting projects TFMoran has been working on in the Tri-City Region.

And, don’t forget to visit the ever popular “Bistro”, where local establishments are serving up delicious samples of their specialties.

For a Free Admission Pass go to www.tricityexpo.com

11 Sep 2015
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Vida attends Revit® Technology Conference in DC

September 11, 2015 | 0 Comments |

The Revit Technology Conference (RTC) is a networking and learning experience that is held annually in North America, as well as, three other continents. RTC has been going on for several years now and the conference attracts many people from across the country because it is a conference for users, by users! The 2015 Conference was held in July near Washington D.C. and was attended by more than 500 registrants, making it the largest North American conference to date (until next year!). The conference is full of Architects, Structural Engineers, MEP Engineers, Revit power users, Revit beginners, Revit bloggers, BIM directors, company leaders, draftspersons, Autodesk, and third-party Revit vendors. In order to learn more about Revit and build a network of contacts to share ideas with, TFMoran sent Robert Vida, a Project Structural Engineer and resident BIM (Building Information Modeling) director, to this year’s RTC.

In Robert’s own words:

“It was a very inspirational and insightful event. It was extremely motivating to be surrounded by fellow Revit® lovers and to see all the advanced tools and techniques being used in the industry currently to push the bounds of efficiency, quality, and possibility. The most rewarding part of the conference was the practicality of all the sessions and presentations that I was able to attend. It is hard to imagine a three-day conference where each session is relevant to your specific profession and also your position in that profession, but RTC had multiple presentations to choose from per session and there was always something interesting and useful to learn in at least one of them. Having now returned from the conference, I am excited to share what I’ve learned with my coworkers and push towards building our Revit standards and training within the company. Together, I am confident that TFM will become a regional leader in BIM/Revit capabilities and will be better able to serve the needs of our clients!”

As you can see from the photos, Rob made a little time for sightseeing in between sessions. Of course the White House tops the list, and a close second is the New Hampshire granite column at the WWII Memorial at the National Mall.

02 Sep 2015
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TFMoran featured in NE Real Estate Journal “Industrial Project of the Month”

September 2, 2015 | 0 Comments |

Click this link for a printed version TFMoran in NEREJ Sept2015

Click this link to go to New England Real Estate website.

DACON AND PROLOGIS COMPLETE 614,000 S/F NORTHEAST LOGISTICS CENTER FOR UPS AND PRATT & WHITNEY

Londonderry, NH – The official dedication and ribbon cutting of the new facility is scheduled in October 2015.

As the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport grew larger and busier in recent years, a large swath of land just off Raymond Wieczorek Dr. to the south sat conspicuously empty. It remained that way until Prologis and Dacon Corp. teamed with a number of key partners, including civil engineering firm TF Moran to start work on a plan to convert the once-fallow 50-acre plot into a thriving center of commerce. The Prologis project, at 52 Pettengill Rd., is now a 614,000 s/f, high-bay distribution center for United Parcel Service, Supply Chain Solutions and jet engine manufacturer Pratt &Whitney. The new facility, which sits just adjacent to the airport, is a welcome addition to the burgeoning travel and shipping center, and one that will benefit both the immediate Londonderry/Manchester area and the greater southern New Hampshire region.

“At full capacity, this project will bring upwards of 400 well-paying jobs to the area,” said Chuck Reilly of Dacon. “When you consider that land was used for agricultural grazing and sat undeveloped, and within a 15 month period, there’s been almost one million s/f of development – including the Federal Express Ground facility developed by Scannell Properties of Indianapolis, Indiana just to the north of us – it’s a huge economic engine for Londonderry and the Manchester airport area.”

Construction on the building – a conventional, high bay steel and precast concrete panel building with approximately 24,000 s/f of office space, 400 parking spaces and room for as many as 100 tractor trailers – started in July of 2014. UPS and Pratt & Whitney are currently in the process of occupying the new facility. The building has 100% backup generation power and is almost 100% automated for pick and pack warehouse operations. The entire project was completed on schedule and on budget. Dacon provided design, engineering, and construction management on a design-build basis with in-house architectural and engineering services.

Completion of the project has allowed Londonderry to see Pettengill Rd. finally completed, connecting Raymond Wieczorek Dr. to Industrial Dr., which had been in town planning for over a decade.

Several key partners were involved in the project, including Denver-based developer Prologis, civil engineers, TFMoran and Continental Paving, who Reilly described as “absolutely key partners.” He also credited the town of Londonderry and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport management with being instrumental in allowing the project to remain on schedule regarding permitting and approvals.

Dacon Corp design builder

PDA design build architect

TFMoran civil/structural/traffic engineering survey – permitting – landscape architecture

Environmental Systems Inc HVAC

Granite State Plumbing & Heating plumbing & HVAC

Hampshire Fire Protection Co fire protection

Interstate Electrical Services electrical

Southern NH Concrete foundation

Fabcon Precast precast wall panels

Expose Signs & Graphics Inc. project signage

Optiline Enterprises LLC metal framing & drywall

Credit: Article originally written by Bill Burke with the NH Business Review.

 

26 Aug 2015
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TFMoran Hosts August Network PM for Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

August 26, 2015 | 0 Comments | , , ,

TFMoran proudly celebrated hosting the Greater Manchester of Commerce Network PM event for the 19th consecutive year on Thursday, August 20th. Over 200 chamber members, guests, TFMoran staff, and their families enjoyed an amazing summer barbecue on the front lawn of the Bedford office. “Growing Business in New Hampshire” was this year’s theme and it focused on some TFMoran’s projects over the last year.  These projects include a major new distribution center, a new manufacturing facility, a Whole Foods market, a new University library, a grand hotel, and many multi-family residences. TFMoran’s engineers, surveyors and landscape architects were on hand to talk about our recent projects and how we play a critical role in growing New Hampshire’s economy.

The Wine’ing Butcher did a great job grilling steak tips, burgers and dogs, while The Inside Scoop topped off dinner with their delicious ice cream, and it was a perfect night for ice cream! The Royal Bouquet had two beautiful flower arrangements that were included in the door prizes. All three businesses are located at the French-Atwood Marketplace in Bedford.

The Chamber president Michael Skelton introduced Dylan Cruess, TFMoran’s Chief Operating Officer, who welcomed everyone and acknowledged the TFM staff for their hard work in making this event a success.

18 Aug 2015
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Jeremy Belanger joins TFMoran’s Civil Engineering Department

August 18, 2015 | 0 Comments |

Jeremy Belanger, EIT was recently hired to serve as a Civil Project Engineer in TFMoran’s Bedford office. Jeremy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources from the University of New Hampshire. Jeremy’s work experience includes hydrolic and hydropower generation analysis, dam removal feasibility and design, and FEMA flood plain mapping.

08 Aug 2015
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Nick Golon Selected for Leadership Greater Manchester Program

August 8, 2015 | 0 Comments | ,

Nicholas Golon, PE, Senior Project Manager, from TFMoran has been chosen to be part of the 2015-16 Leadership Greater Manchester Program run by the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.  Each year the Chamber of Commerce selects a diverse group of approximately 35 business, civic, and community minded individuals to explore the greater Manchester and New Hampshire economy and culture.  The Program consists of a two-day overnight retreat followed by nine monthly sessions that focus on different community topics including Manchester History, Economic Development, Education, Local and State Government, Arts & Culture, Communications & Media, Healthcare, Criminal Justice, and Human Services.

The Leadership Greater Manchester Program is an incredibly valuable and educational experience for anyone interested in learning the many different facets of the Greater Manchester Community.

TFMoran is proud to have Nick selected for this year’s class.  Click on the link to read the GMCC Leadership Program Brochure.

07 Aug 2015
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TFMoran to Sponsor SNHU’s Penmen for Patriots 5k Road Race

August 7, 2015 | 0 Comments |

TFMoran is continuing its support for the local community and our Country’s service men and women by sponsoring the inaugural Penmen for Patriots 5k Road Race put on by Southern New Hampshire University.  The 5k road race will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2015 on the SNHU campus.  All of the race proceeds will benefit Veterans Count, a local New Hampshire based program of Easter Seals, who’s mission is to, “…provide critical and timely financial assistance and services when no other resource is available to veterans, service members and their families, to ensure their dignity, health and overall well‐being.”

TFMoran is encouraging its staff and their families to participate in the race by covering the entrance fees for those that take part.

PDF Flyer for SNHU Penmen for Patriots 5k Road Race

 

 

27 Jul 2015
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TFMoran Makes Donation to NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire

July 27, 2015 | 0 Comments | , ,

TFMoran, Inc. is proud to announce that it has provided NeighborWorks® Southern New Hampshire a $5,000 charitable donation in support of affordable housing services. Dylan Cruess, Chief Operating Officer, and Robert Duval, President, presented the $5,000 check to Robert Tourigny, Executive Director of NeighborWorks® Southern New Hampshire, at TFMoran’s office in Bedford.

TFMoran’s contribution will support the non-profit organization’s efforts to address housing and community development needs in its communities of focus. “TFMoran has been a generous supporter and partner,” stated Robert Tourigny.  “They continue to ensure that we have the needed resources to make affordable housing available where needed in our state,” continued Tourigny.

TFMoran, Inc. is a recognized Land Planning firm specializing in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Permitting, Stormwater Monitoring, and Construction Support Services.

16 Jul 2015
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Welcome Jonathan Nadeau to TFM’s Structural Engineering Department

July 16, 2015 | 0 Comments

Jonathan Nadeau, EIT has recently joined TFM’s Structural Engineering Department. Jon has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, and a Master of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a Structural focus from the University of Massachusetts – Lowell. His related coursework included Advanced Steel Design, Advanced Strength of Materials, Behavior of Concrete Structures, Design of Wood Structures, Structural Dynamics and Stability.