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26 Oct 2020
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Congratulations to Bank of NH Stage for receiving a Plan NH 2020 Merit Award of Excellence

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TFMoran is honored to be a part of the award-winning project team for the renovation and rehabilitation of the historic Concord Theatre, now known as Bank of NH Stage. The theatre, owned by the Capitol Center for the Arts, was a recent recipient of the Plan NH 2020 Merit Award of Excellence.  The project team included the developer The Duprey Companies;  construction manager Milestone Engineering and Construction; and architect Dennis Mires, PA The Architects. TFMoran provided both civil and structural engineering services for the preservation of the 140-year-old building located on South Main Street.

Plan NH describes the award-winning Bank of NH Stage:

“In spite of the challenges of working with such an old building to get it to where they wanted, today the venue is eclectic and flexible.  It can easily be walked or biked to from within the downtown, and it is on a bus route.  In addition, its flexible space means that a younger generation can stand and move with its music – or, other performances can be done in a more intimate setting.  It is a welcome addition to an already-vibrant downtown.”

Each year, Plan NH holds its annual Merit Award Program to honor exemplary built environment projects that have a positive impact on the community. All nominations are reviewed by a jury of engineers, planners, architects, and others. The jury selects projects that demonstrate social responsibility, Smart Growth principals, and creative approaches to collaboration and cooperation. This year, due to covid-19 pandemic, the presentation was held virtually.

Congratulations to the other 2020 recipients of the Plan NH Merit Award of Excellence:  MoCo Arts (Keene);  23 Ammonoosuc (Littleton);  and Madbury Public Library

Click here to view the Plan NH Virtual Merit Award Presentation.

26 Oct 2020
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Environmental Permitting Specialist, Jason Aube joins TFMoran’s Seacoast Office

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TFMoran announces that Jason “Jay” Aube has joined our team in Portsmouth as an Environmental Permitting Specialist. Mr. Aube has a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Plymouth State University. His twenty years of experience includes twelve years in the public sector as an employee of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, where he was responsible for Shoreland Program outreach, wetlands and shoreland permitting, and compliance. He also served as a science teacher in the Pittsfield, NH school district, where he developed and implemented a new science curriculum for the 7th and 8th grades in accordance with state guidelines.

Mr. Aube serves as a member of the City of Dover Conservation Commission, is the Vice Chair of the Cocheco River Local Advisory Committee and is a member of the New Hampshire Association of Natural Resource Scientists.

21 Oct 2020
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TFMoran’s Nick Golon participates in Business NH Magazine Roundtable

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Senior Project Manager Nick Golon, PE participated in Business NH Magazine’s roundtable discussion “Construction in the Age of COVID”, published in October 2020. Business NH gathered construction industry leaders for a virtual discussion of the challenges and opportunities their industry has experienced throughout the pandemic.

Topics covered include new and current opportunities, future uncertainty, supply chain issues, workforce challenges, company culture, regulatory climate, and what the future looks like for the construction industry. Addressing company culture and the toll the pandemic has taken on employees and their families, Nick says that “You’ve got to show empathy and find a solution that works for the company and for your people”. Additionally, he tells Business NH that “We had to re-evaluate and figure out how to keep our people busy. We’ve been very blessed that we have been able to do so.”

The article also featured one of TFMoran’s civil engineering and landscape architecture projects nearing completion, The Chandler Apartments, located at Goffe Mill Plaza on South River Road in Bedford.

To read the article written by Judi Currie, please click on this pdf link BusinessNH-Oct2020_Construction-in-Age-of-COVID

The October issue and prior editions of Business NH Magazine are available at https://www.businessnhmagazine.com/back-issues/.

13 Oct 2020
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Congrats to NeighborWorks® Southern New Hampshire for a successful Manchester West Side RENEW project!

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As a proud supporter, TFMoran’s Dylan Cruess, COO was invited by Executive Director Robert Tourigny of NeighborWorks® Southern New Hampshire to the unveiling of their completed West Side RENEW project at 459 Granite Street in Manchester. Typically, a ribbon-cutting ceremony would have marked the completion of this special project, but due to the current pandemic situation, instead of a group gathering, the property was shown social-distanced to the fundraisers who helped make this redeveloped housing project possible. Last fall TFMoran donated $5,000 in support of this important housing initiative to redevelop and preserve properties on Manchester’s West Side. The building was previously an uninhabitable and was purchased at a tax auction from the City of Manchester in 2018. Through a variety of funding sources and with the help of the business community, 459 Granite Street, with its cheery yellow doors, is now home to four working families. The one and two-bedroom affordable-apartment rentals include heat and hot water for between $1,000 and $1,050 per month.

To read more about the project in “Neighborhood Minute”, click this pdf link NWSNH_Fall 2020

Congratulations to NeighborWorks® Southern New Hampshire for receiving the “2020 Housing for Everyone” award by the TD Charitable Foundation in support of the West Side RENEW initiative!

12 Oct 2020
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Justin Macek joins TFMoran’s Seacoast Division’s Civil Engineering Department

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TFMoran’s Portsmouth office welcomes Justin Macek, EIT to the team as a Civil Project Engineer. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of New Hampshire in Durham. Mr. Macek has civil/site engineering experience in both New Hampshire and California, including environmental sampling, stormwater management, hydraulic modeling, parking lot design, and construction inspection.

06 Oct 2020
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TFMoran welcomes Jacob Pouliot to the Structural Team

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TFMoran is pleased to welcome Jacob Pouliot, PE to the company as a Structural Engineer. Mr. Pouliot is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of New Hampshire. He brings eight years of experience in the structural design and inspection of commercial and residential projects in New Hampshire and neighboring states. His experience includes structural steel, concrete, and timber, as well as design of cold-formed steel and fabric-covered structures. Mr. Pouliot received both his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and his Master of Science in Structural Engineering from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH.

01 Oct 2020
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TFMoran supports NH Home Builders Association’s 22nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

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On September 29th, 2020, the NH Home Builders Association hosted their 22nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament. This year’s charity supports the Nashua Children’s Home in Nashua, NH. The Children’s Home provides residential programming, transitional living assistance, and educational services to children with educational disabilities.

The charitable event was held at the Passaconaway Country Club in Litchfield, NH. The tournament included a shotgun start with a scramble format, continental breakfast, lunch, giveaways, prizes, and more. TFMoran sent a foursome onto the course this year- Dylan Cruess, Galen Cruess, Dan Blais, and Doug Blais, finishing at 9 under par.

Thank you to NH Home Builders Association for supporting the needs of children in the community, and for putting on a great event!

30 Sep 2020
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TFMoran participates in the STEM special section of New Hampshire Sunday News

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TFMoran proudly supports the New Hampshire Union Leader’s efforts of publishing a special section on STEM in the New Hampshire Sunday News state edition on September 27, 2020. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) plays a crucial role for the future of New Hampshire’s industries. New Hampshire corporations and schools are investing in programs and helping students prepare for careers in the STEM fields. Thank you to New Hampshire’s Union Leader for creating more awareness to Granite State offerings in education, scholarships and programs that are available to our young students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.  Throughout the years, TFMoran has mentored many civil, structural and environmental engineering students through internships, as well as volunteering to judge STEM competitions, and participating in career fairs.

To read the articles in this special section, please click on this pdf link NH Union Leader-Special Section_STEM_Sept2020

 

29 Sep 2020
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TFMoran Sponsors The Palace Theatre “Forever Emma” Golf Classic

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TFMoran was a proud sponsor of the Palace Theatre “Forever Emma” Golf Classic to benefit the Forever Emma Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund was created in memory of Bedford, NH resident Emma Bechert, a fourteen-year-old girl with a passion for theater who called the Palace Theatre her second home. Emma died in 2016 following a lengthy battle with cancer. The scholarship is used to help other children become involved in the arts.

The tournament was held on a beautiful day at the Passaconaway Country Club in Litchfield, NH. The tournament included a shotgun start with a scramble format, 19th hole reception, barbecue lunch, awards, and a raffle. TFMoran’s Dan Blais was out on the course with his teammates hoping to place in the top 3. Though, they didn’t quite make it, Dan and his friends had a great time while raising money for children’s theater.

Congratulations to the Top 3!

1st Place:  Empire Sheet Metal    Score: 57
2nd Place: EVR Advertising    Score: 61
3rd Place:  Team Sylvio    Score: 62

Thank you to the Palace Theatre for supporting children’s theatre and the arts, and putting on a great event!

22 Sep 2020
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TFMoran Sponsors NH Business Review’s “Down to Business” Podcasts

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September marks the start of TFMoran’s ongoing sponsorship of NH Business Review’s new weekly podcast series “Down to Business”.  Each Wednesday Editor Jeff Feingold, Associate Editor Liisa Rajala, staff writers, and guests use firsthand reporting to analyze timely and relevant news for New Hampshire businesses. The podcast has tackled issues such as diversity in New Hampshire businesses, Family Medical Leave, the economic impact of Coronavirus and the CARES Act, working remotely, and unemployment in the state. It has also addressed various industries in New Hampshire, including real estate, tourism, entertainment, restaurant, and childcare.

“Down to Business” can be found on Google Podcasts, with episodes typically under thirty minutes long. All prior episodes of the podcast are available, with an option to subscribe to be notified of future episodes. Typical run times are approximately thirty minutes.

September’s Down To Business Podcast Topics:

How Granite State College’s Business-Oriented Programs Are Navigating the New Normal

September 23, 2020
Jeff Feingold talks to Mercedes Hunt, Director of Business Management and Finance Programs, and Rachel French, Business Partnerships Manager, about the current state of Granite State College’s business programs and partnerships.

What The Eviction Moratorium Means For New Hampshire

Jeff and Bob break down what the federal moratorium on evictions means for New Hampshire.

Steve Camerino On Building Rural Broadband Access

Steve explains the parallels between access to electricity and access to broadband, the challenges to getting that access to rural areas, and what his team is doing to solve that.

Kyle York, CEO of York IE

Kyle talks about where they’re focusing investment efforts right now, and about creating community among New Hampshire’s tech talent.