Jim Robinson has joined TFMoran, Inc. as a Civil Project Manager in the Bedford office. Mr. Robinson joins TFMoran with over 26 years of experience, most recently in Civil Site design and Stormwater Design for residential subdivisions and commercial site development. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Columbia University School of Engineering & Applied Science. Jim is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Hampshire and a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
High Profile‘s May issue covers Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering and Technology and Innovation. Sophie Haddock, Assistant Land Planner and Landscape Designer at TFMoran gave her perspective on the evolution of visuals we provide to our clients.
Read the article below, or see the full issue here.
Also in this issue, TFM Staff News! Robin Carter and Matthew Bean have joined our team in the Bedford Office.
Evolving Towards Seamless Visuals in the Digital Age
As our world modernizes and design programs advance, we see a trend in clients looking for visuals that utilize the latest technology to provide accurate and lifelike models. While still worthwhile, hand drawings pose a challenge when design modifications are needed. Computer programs provide the flexibility for the designer to make revisions seamlessly. This efficiency is valuable to both the client and the designer.
Most high-quality rendering programs available today work hand in hand with AutoCAD to bring realistic context to designs. AutoCAD provides the base map, so that every plant, swale, and light pole can be placed exactly where it is intended. Using a program such as “SketchUp”, buildings or other architectural elements can be created or imported. To add fine detail, a high-quality rendering program such as Lumion can be used for realistic detail as well as other life elements, such as weather, people, and animations.
Using today’s rendering software allows engineers and landscape architects to provide remarkably lifelike and accurate representations of the environment they are creating. The use of a consistent scale allows clients to see what their building will look like from various perspectives, and how effective their screening will be. Programs like these also provide an opportunity to design backward: the sizes, colors, and textures of plants are visually displayed, allowing the designer to see the full picture and find ideal positions before reflecting back onto a 2-dimensional landscape plan. As technology advances, we continue to evolve and provide exceptional visuals for our clients. These technologies enable designers to be their most creative and clients to understand concepts in a remarkably lifelike form.
Sophie Haddock is a landscape designer and assistant land planner at TFMoran, inc.
TFMoran is celebrating World Landscape Architecture Month (WLAM)! This Internationally recognized event highlights the work of landscape architects and celebrates the design of public and private spaces. Established by the American Society of Landscape Architecture, WLAM aims to demonstrate how landscape architecture affects our daily lives and is celebrated every April to coincide with Earth Day.
We’d like to take this time to recognize the outstanding work of our Landscape Architects:
Robert Hoover, PLA, ASLA: Rob is a Professional Landscape Architect licensed in the states of NH, MA, ME, CT, NY, RI, and PA. He attended Harvard University Graduate School of Design, with a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture with Distinction. Rob earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Design from the University of Massachusetts.
Matthew Routhier, PLA: Matt is a Professional Landscape Architect licensed in the states of NH and ME. He attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture.
Sophie Haddock: Sophie is an Assistant Land Planner in our Bedford office. Sophie attended the University of Rhode Island, and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, with a minor in Community Planning.
Robin Carter has joined TFMoran, Inc. as an Accounting Assistant in the Bedford office. Ms. Carter has extensive experience in office management duties and customer service. Her new position involves processing payroll, client invoicing / accounts payable, as well as some general ledger entries and reconciliations.
TFMoran is proud to be a sponsor of the Bedford PTG annual Color Blast Run, set to be held on May 22 at Bedford High School.
The Color Blast Fun Run/Walk raises funds for the PTG’s mission of providing students, staff, and families enriching activities in schools and in our community.
Participants for the event run or walk the predetermined course while getting covered in colorful chalk. When you cross the finish line, you can expect to look like a colorful piece of art!
The Bedford PTG is a non-profit organization that funds activities in our school district ranging from Kindergarten to High School. Some of the programs they offer include Opportunities Reaching Kids, the Artist in Residence program, and “Stand by Me” a series of workshops that seventh-graders attend at Southern New Hampshire University, which is centered around personal development, bullying, college prep, and more.
TFMoran is proud to be a sponsor for this event, we’re sure it will be a BLAST!
After 30 years with TFMoran, Hans Mertsch is retiring from our Survey Department. Hans joined the firm in February 1992 and has been an integral part of our company for the past three decades! Hans’s knowledge and skill will be greatly missed, but we wish him the very best in retirement! We all owe Hans immense gratitude for his service and contribution in helping make TFMoran one of the most respected firms in Northern New England.
Congratulations, Hans! We wish you the best in your retirement!
Matthew Bean has joined TFMoran, Inc. as a Structural Project Engineer. Bean obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in Structural Engineering at the University of New Hampshire. During his undergrad at UNH, Matthew worked as a Summer Research Fellow, conducting research on the effect of freeze-thaw cycles on asphalt performance. He also worked as a Teaching Assistant with the UNH Civil Engineering Department, tutoring students and assisting faculty.
Matthew Routhier has joined TFMoran, Inc. as a Civil Project Manager in the Bedford office. Mr. Routhier has over 21 years of experience throughout New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Mr. Routhier is a Licensed Landscape Architect in Maine and New Hampshire. He is also a Licensed Septic Designer and Certified Septic Evaluator in New Hampshire. Matt received his Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is currently pursuing his FAA Commercial Drone License with a focus on photogrammetry. He is a former board member of Granite State Landscape Architects and a former member of the Manchester Zoning Board of Appeals.
Surveyors Week is March 20-26, 2022! Put on by the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS), Surveyors Week is a time to recognize professionals in the industry and educate the public.
TFM is celebrating by recognizing our first-class survey team:
Licensed Land Surveyors: Thomas Berube, LLS, RPLS, PLS | Stephen Bibeau, LLS | Corey Colwell, LLS | Michael Dahlberg, LLS, RPLS, PLS | Brenda Kolbow, LLS, PLS | Hans Mertsch Jr., LLS, PLS | Mo Vander Pol III, LLS
Field Technicians & Crew: Robert Bradshaw, Mike Burt, Patrick Day, Todd Emerson, Marty Gavin, Morgan Hershey, Aaron Lamond, Jonathan Rahilly, Rich Ward, and Tom Wood.
All engineering design is ultimately based on accurate survey data. Whether it takes place outdoors or indoors; it all begins with a survey – having an accurate picture of the existing conditions – and ends with survey – making sure the work is built in the right place. That is why we at TFMoran are proud to recognize National Surveyors Week. Our history of combining the best in survey with the best in engineering stretches back over 50 years.
Our surveyors are a crucial part of the TFMoran Team, providing clients and engineers with the precise measurements they need for a successful project. We would like to recognize the dedication and outstanding work of our Survey Department Managers: Mike Dahlberg, LLS, RPLS, PLS, and Brenda Kolbow, LLS, PLS. We appreciate all that they do!
Michael Dahlberg, LLS, RPLS, PLS Manages TFMoran’s Bedford Office Survey Department and serves as an Assistant Vice President. He has nearly 40 years of survey experience and is licensed in the states of New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Maine. Mr. Dahlberg’s experience includes ALTA Surveys, Utility/Roadway Route Surveys, As-Built Surveys, Boundary Surveys, and Conservation Easements.
Brenda Kolbow, LLS, PLS Manages TFMoran’s Seacoast Division Survey Department. She has nearly 20 years of survey experience and is licensed in the states of New Hampshire, Maine, and North Carolina. Ms. Kolbow has a degree in Surveying Technology from Piedmont Community College. She is responsible for the management and coordination of survey projects with staff, clients, contractors, and regulatory officials from proposal through the completion of construction.
Gwynette Bayacal has joined TFMoran, Inc. as an Administrative Assistant in the Portsmouth office. Ms. Bayacal brings over 25 years of extensive experience as an Administrative Assistant and Client Liaison. Her new position involves providing backup support for reception, and administrative support for our project managers and office manager.
