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US EPA Announces Two Major Drinking Water Protection Rules

2007-02-15T12:01:00-04:00

On December 15, 2005, the US Environmental Protection Agency finalized two related drinking water protection rules that will affect thousands of public water systems across the country.

Ben Harris Receives 2010 Outstanding Thesis Award from the Masonry Society

2011-03-10T10:34:46-04:00

CHA, a full service engineering firm with over 30 offices across the United States, is pleased to announce that Benchmark �Ben� Harris, PE has been honored by the Masonry Society as the winner of its 2010 Outstanding Thesis Award. The accolades were given for his paper entitled "Investigation of the Lower Bound Compressive and Flexural Strengths of Conventional Concrete and Clay Masonry."

CHA on Zweig White's list of "2008 Hot Firms"

2011-10-13T11:47:34-04:00

CHA is pleased to announce that the firm has been named to industry watcher Zweig White's prestigious "2008 Hot Firms List."

CHA Donates $21,620 to Hurricane Relief

2005-10-13T08:36:22-04:00

CHA employees and partnership combine resources to help victims in the Gulf Coast.

Margaret Rudzinski Receives Women of Excellence Award

2007-07-20T10:45:21-04:00

Clough Harbour & Associates LLP is pleased to announce that Margaret Rudzinski has been honored with a 'Women of Excellence' award from the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Raymond L. Rudolph, PE, Jr. New CHA Chief Executive Officer

2011-12-30T10:36:43-04:00

CHA today announced that it has named Ray Rudolph, Jr., PE as Chief Executive Officer. Rudolph succeeds Raymond J. Kinley, Jr., who is retiring on December 31st, 2011.

CHA Supports Nanotechnology, Smart Cities, Advanced Manufacturing

2013-01-31T03:50:20-04:00

CHA is pleased to announce its participation in an initiative to spur investments in advanced manufacturing, nanotechnology and "smart cities" in downtown Albany, NY.

CHA to Support $70M Vermont Gas Expansion

2012-12-18T11:58:35-04:00

Vermont Gas Systems has hired CHA to provide engineering and project management support for a $70 million project to extend natural gas service to International Paper's mill in Ticonderoga, NY. More here.

CHA, Amy Brockman Receive "Circle of Hope" Awards

2010-11-30T03:03:29-04:00

CHA, a full service engineering firm headquartered in Albany, New York, is pleased to announce that the firm and one of its staff, Amy K. Brockman, were honored as the 2010 recipients of Hope House�s �Circle of Hope� awards. The awards are presented to individuals and organizations whose extraordinary support play vital roles in helping Hope House achieve its mission. The awards were presented during Hope House�s annual dinner on October 20th.

CHA Acquires Olver, Inc.

2010-05-06T10:56:22-04:00

CHA is pleased to announce that it has acquired Olver Incorporated, an environmental firm with four offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

CHA Ranked 83rd Largest Design Firm In The Nation

2009-05-14T10:41:44-04:00

Full-Service Engineering Firm�s Consolidated Revenue. Grows 21 Percent, Nearly Double the National Average.

CHA�s Launches New Technology & Geospatial Solutions Group

2009-05-27T09:20:59-04:00

CHA is pleased to announce the launch of its newest business unit: the Technology & Geospatial Solutions Group.

CHA Releases Sustainability Report

2008-10-08T09:16:02-04:00

Clough Harbour and Associates LLP is pleased to announce the release of the firm�s first Sustainability Report. This document establishes a baseline against which the company can determine metrics and measure the successes of company-wide practices that are being instituted under the firm�s Go Green Initiative.

Opening of New Offices in Baltimore, MD and Pittsburgh, PA

2008-08-19T01:22:57-04:00

Clough, Harbour & Associates LLP (CHA), a full service engineering firm headquartered in Albany, New York, announced today that it has opened new offices in Baltimore, Maryland and Pittsburgh, PA. The opening of these locations brings CHA�s total number of offices to 30.

CHA Named Among CE News' Top 10 Best Large Civil Engineering Firms To Work For

2007-07-20T10:47:45-04:00

CHA has been named among CE News' Top 10 Best Large Civil Engineering Firms To Work For in their October 2005 issue.

CHA Teams with D&S Engineering Labs

2010-09-23T10:27:22-04:00

In line with its strategy of focusing on its core markets and services, CHA is pleased to announce that, effective September 3rd 2010, the assets of its Construction Materials Testing (CMT) operations were sold to D&S Engineering Labs.

CHA Honored for Breaking the Glass Ceiling

2007-07-20T10:30:31-04:00

Girls Incorporated® of the Greater Capital Region recently presented CHA with its 2006 Breaking the Glass Ceiling award in recognition the firm's history of promoting women to leadership positions.

CHA's ACEC Young Professional of the Year

2013-01-31T03:41:58-04:00

We congratulate Nikhil Bodhankar, PE on being named an American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Young Professional of the Year. He is pictured here with ACEC Chairman Ted Williams (left) and ACEC President and CEO David Raymond (right). More here.

Raymond J. Kinley, Jr. Named as Chief Executive Officer

2006-01-30T11:47:17-04:00

Clough, Harbour & Associates LLP (CHA), a preeminent multi-disciplined engineering firm with 19 offices across the United States, announced today that Raymond J. Kinley, Jr. has succeeded William A. Harbour, P.E. as Chief Executive Officer of the firm.

1980 U.S. Olympian & World Record Holder Don Paige Joins CHA Sports Design Team

2012-02-22T09:32:52-04:00

CHA Sports announced today that Don Paige has joined the organization�s sports facility planning and design practice.

Albany Pedestrian Bridge Project Wins APWA, NYSSPE Awards

2005-06-22T01:03:08-04:00

CHA is pleased to announce that the Hudson River Pedestrian Bridge in the City of Albany, New York was recently selected to receive the New York Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) Project of the Year Award in the Structures category.

CHA Announces 2011 Vice Presidents

2011-01-24T02:59:06-04:00

Albany, NY (January, 2011) � CHA�s Management Committee is pleased to announce that Matthew B. Abatto, P.E.; Daniel Foth; R. Lawrence Hoffman; and Gregory T. Topping, P.E. have been named Vice Presidents within the firm.

ENR Ranks CHA 81st among Top US Design Firms

2012-08-03T04:30:32-04:00

Engineering News-Record (ENR), the industry�s leading trade publication, has ranked CHA 81st on its annual list of the nation�s top 500 design firms.

CHA Announces New Office Location in Myrtle Beach, SC

2010-11-30T03:53:58-04:00

Albany, New York (November 29, 2010) � CHA, a full service engineering firm headquartered in Albany, New York, announced today that it has opened a new office in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The opening of this location brings CHA�s total number of offices to 31.

CHA Designs Innovative Bridge Repair

2012-04-24T02:19:41-04:00

To protect a NHDOT-owned bridge from scour, CHA introduced an innovative countermeasure design: Partially-Grouted Rip-Rap.

CHA Names New Partners and Principal for 2008

2009-02-05T10:22:07-04:00

Raymond J. Kinley, Jr., CEO, and the Executive Committee of Clough Harbour and Associates LLP are pleased to announce the promotions of David K. Isbell, PE, and Bradley J. Isbell, PE, to Partners with the firm. In addition, we are pleased to announce Jeffrey D. Isbell, EIT has been named a Principal with the firm.

CHA Acquires Coler & Colantonio

2013-01-31T03:50:08-04:00

CHA is pleased to announce that it has acquired Coler & Colantonio, Inc., one of Boston�s largest engineering firms, creating a 1,400�person global firm. More here.

Senior-Level Management Reorganization Announced

2005-06-22T01:12:40-04:00

As part of a major senior management reorganization effort, Raymond J. Kinley, Jr., CEO, and the Partners and Principals of CHA are pleased to announce the promotion of two of our firm's Partners to newly-created executive-level positions.

New York Construction Ranks CHA among NY, NJ & CT's Top Design Firms

2005-06-22T12:33:20-04:00

The Partners and Principals of Clough Harbour & Associates LLP are pleased to announce that New York Construction, a publication of the McGraw-Hill Companies, has ranked CHA the 10th Top Design Firm in the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut area in their October 2004 issue.

Clough Harbour & Associates Named Among Top 100 US Design Firms

2007-07-20T11:01:40-04:00

Clough Harbour & Associates LLP (CHA) is pleased to announce that the Engineering News-Record (ENR) has named it among the Top 100 Design Firms in the United States based on 2006 revenue. For 2007, CHA is ranked 95th. The list appeared in ENR's April 23rd, 2007 issue.

CHA to Develop Major General Aviation System Plan in North Central Texas

2007-07-24T08:46:14-04:00

CHA is pleased to announce that the North Central Texas Council of Governments has awarded the firm a multi-year, $2.8 million dollar contract to develop a Regional General Aviation and Heliport System Plan in a 16-county region of North Central Texas, which includes over 300 landing facilities.

CHA Unveils New Logo

2005-06-22T12:28:20-04:00

The Partners and Principals of Clough Harbour & Associates LLP (CHA) are pleased to introduce a redesigned logo to represent the image of the firm. The new logo replaces one that had been in use since CHA adopted its present name in 1981.

CHA Announces Partnership with Thomas Constantine for Security Projects

2005-09-01T12:53:06-04:00

Clough, Harbour & Associates LLP (CHA) announced today that they have formed a Security Services Group to assist clients in examining and reinforcing security systems that protect their facilities and infrastructure.

I-87 Exit 6 Single Point Urban Interchange Project Wins Award

2011-10-14T03:22:34-04:00

CHA is pleased to announce that the Interstate 87 Exit 6 Bridge Reconstruction Project has been named "Project of the Year" by the Upstate New York Chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE).

CHA Selected as Top-10 Employer by The Business Review

2007-07-20T11:00:20-04:00

The Partners and Principals of Clough, Harbour & Associates (CHA) are pleased to announce that The Business Review has selected CHA as one of the Capital Region's Top 10 Best Employers. The Business Review is Albany, New York's weekly business journal.

Vermont Interstate 89 Resurfacing Project Wins 2003 ACEC/VT Grand Award

2005-09-01T12:52:38-04:00

CHA is pleased to announce that CHA has been awarded the 2003 Engineering Excellence Grand Award, given by the Vermont Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC/VT).

CHA Named Design Firm of the Year

2012-06-15T11:32:56-04:00

Engineering News-Record NY has named CHA its "Design Firm of the Year" in the tri-state/NYC metropolitan area - an area where some of the world's largest and most prestigious engineering firms operate. Read the announcement here.

CHA + RWA = 1,250 Person, $210M Firm

2012-07-24T11:16:30-04:00

We are pleased to announce that CHA and RW Armstrong, both large, multi-discipline engineering consulting companies, have merged to create a 1,250 person global firm.

CHA now offers Greenhouse Gas Emission Assessment & Reporting Services

2009-10-14T12:24:19-04:00

CHA is pleased to announce that it has expanded its environmental services to include Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Assessment and Reporting Services.

Relaunched Website Spotlights Public Involvement Techniques

2008-04-14T02:24:19-04:00

Clough, Harbour & Associates LLP (CHA) is pleased to announce the official relaunch of www.chapublicinfo.com.

New Offices Opened in North Carolina and Florida

2005-09-01T12:51:35-04:00

Clough, Harbour & Associates LLP (CHA), a preeminent multi-disciplined engineering firm headquartered in Albany, New York, announced today that they have opened new offices in Lake City, Florida and Raleigh, North Carolina.

CHA Expands in Central New Jersey; Opens Princeton Office

2011-03-02T02:27:38-04:00

CHA's Management Committee is pleased to announce that the firm is relocating its East Brunswick, New Jersey staff into larger and more versatile office space in Princeton, New Jersey.

Larry Fairchild Receives Outstanding P.E. in Management Award

2007-07-20T10:58:30-04:00

CHA is pleased to announce that Larry V. Fairchild, P.E., Partner and the firm's Chief Engineering and Technical Officer (CETO), has been named the 2007 'Outstanding Professional Engineer in Management' by the Capital District Chapter of the NYS Society of Professional Engineers.

CHA Officially Launches �Go Green� Initiative

2008-01-07T11:22:13-04:00

CHA is pleased to announce the official launch of its �Go Green� campaign, which is designed to raise environmental awareness within the firm and establish company-wide practices in an effort to reduce the carbon footprint of our organization.

New Office Opened in Erie, Pennsylvania

2005-06-22T01:10:15-04:00

Clough, Harbour & Associates LLP (CHA), a preeminent multi-disciplined engineering firm headquartered in Albany, New York, announced today that they have opened a new office in Erie, Pennsylvania.

CHA Announces Partnership with U.S. Soccer Foundation

2008-02-29T01:15:57-04:00

The Partners and Principals of Clough Harbour & Associates LLP (CHA) are pleased to announce that the U.S. Soccer Foundation recently welcomed CHA as the newest member of the Foundation's Partners Resource Center (PRC).

CHA Advances 12 Positions within ENR�s Top US Design Firms List

2011-05-10T10:01:37-04:00

CHA, a full-service engineering firm with 30 offices across the United States, has advanced 12 positions to the #85 spot among the Engineering News-Record�s (ENR�s) annual list of the nation�s top 500 design firms. The firm was ranked 97th in 2010.

CHA Announces New Vice Presidents

2013-05-17T11:35:14-04:00

CHA has named seven new vice presidents:

CHA Names New Partners and Principal for 2007

2008-01-07T10:53:46-04:00

Raymond J. Kinley, Jr. CEO, and the Executive Committee of Clough Harbour and Associates LLP are pleased to announce the promotions of James A. Kehrer, Jr., P.E., and David J. Franz, P.E., to Partners with the firm. In addition, we are pleased to announce W. King Evans has been named a Principal with the firm.

CHA Names New Vice Presidents for 2009

2009-02-09T03:20:25-04:00

Raymond J. Kinley, Jr., President and CEO, and the Management Committee of CHA are pleased to announce the promotions of Khalid Abed, PE; Karen Clark, PE; Joseph Grasso, PE; Robert Terwilliger, PE; and James Trasher, PE, to Vice Presidents with the firm.

James Trasher, PE Receives 40 Under Forty Recognition in Central NY

2011-11-21T04:50:53-04:00

CHA, a full service engineering firm with offices throughout the US, is pleased to announce that James Trasher, PE has been selected as a 2011 40 Under Forty honoree in the Central New York region.

CHA on Zweig White�s �Hot Firm� List for the Second Straight Year

2009-10-14T11:51:23-04:00

Design industry watcher Zweig White has released its tenth annual �Hot Firms List.� Ranked at position #37, CHA is spending its second year among the elite top 100 fastest growing firms in North America thanks to revenues that have expanded almost 80% in the last three years.

CHA Now Offering Health & Safety Services

2012-09-24T03:24:50-04:00

CHA now provides health, safety and industrial hygiene services to help ensure our clients� workplace and environmental hazards are evaluated and controlled through regulatory compliance training. Learn more here.

CHA Acquires Isbell Engineering Group of Fort Worth, Texas

2007-11-05T09:03:30-04:00

Clough Harbour & Associates LLP (CHA), a full service engineering firm with 26 offices across the United States, and Isbell Engineering Group (IEG) of Fort Worth, Texas, announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement under which CHA has acquired IEG.

CHA named Large Company of the Year by The Business Review

2005-06-22T12:53:57-04:00

The Partners and Principals of Clough, Harbour & Associates LLP (CHA) are pleased to announce that The Business Review is honoring CHA as Large Company of the Year in their 2004 Achievement Awards program.

Major Reorganization of Industrial Division Announced

2005-06-22T01:10:15-04:00

Clough Harbour & Associates, LLP (CHA), a preeminent multi-disciplined engineering firm with 19 offices across the United States, announced today that its Industrial Division has undergone a major reorganization to better serve the markets in which they operate

CHA Names New Partners and Principals for 2006

2007-02-19T03:40:02-04:00

Raymond J. Kinley, Jr. CEO, and the Executive Committee of Clough Harbour and Associates LLP are pleased to announce the promotions of Gregory S. Corso, P.E.; James B. Fuller, P.E.; and Joseph J. Thomson, P.E. to Partners within the firm.

CHA Opens 27th Office in Houston, TX

2010-02-02T03:34:03-04:00

In a move that will strengthen its foothold in the Southwest while enhancing its experience in the health care field, CHA announced it has opened an office in Houston, TX.

CHA Named a New Hampshire Business of the Year

2007-07-20T10:48:20-04:00

Business NH Magazine and the NH Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives recently named CHA one of their 2006 Businesses of the Year. Judges selected CHA in part because of our history of providing quality designs for the region's transportation infrastructure.

CHA Announces New Partners & Principals

2007-07-20T11:02:22-04:00

Raymond J. Kinley, Jr., CEO, and the Executive Committee of Clough Harbour and Associates LLP (CHA) are pleased to announce that Robert J. Faulkner, P.E. and Francis E. Griggs III, P.E. have been named as the firm's newest Partners.

CHA Recognized in CE News' Best Firms to Work For Contest

2005-07-07T05:26:20-04:00

The Partners and Principals of Clough Harbour & Associates LLP (CHA) are pleased to announce that CHA has been named among CE News' Best Civil Engineering Firms To Work For in their October 2004 issue.

CHA names David Thompson Senior Vice President and Transportation Market Leader

2013-05-22T12:05:44-04:00

CHA has named David P. Thompson, PE Senior Vice President and Transportation Market Leader.

Town of New London Streetscape Project wins Plan NH Award

2005-06-22T12:58:15-04:00

The Partners & Principals of Clough, Harbour & Associates LLP (CHA) are pleased to announce that the Town of New London Streetscape project has received the 2003 Plan NH Award for Excellence in Planning and Design.

Vermont Gas Retains CHA for Pipeline Expansion

2012-07-19T09:48:47-04:00

CHA has been hired to provide project management, engineering, surveying, right of way, environmental assessment, permitting, procurement, and construction management services in support of a $58 million expansion project for Vermont Gas Systems.

CHA Announces 2012 Vice Presidents

2012-03-08T04:53:52-04:00

Albany, NY � CHA is pleased to announce that 12 individuals have been named Vice Presidents within the firm.

Met Life Stadium Turf System Video Featured on WSJLive

2012-10-12T02:01:22-04:00

WSJLive is featuring a video on MetLife Stadium�s CHA-designed artificial turf system. The stadium is home to the New York Giants and Jets football teams. Check it out here.

CHA Acquires Gryphon International Engineering Inc. of St. Catharines, ON

2011-10-31T12:34:52-04:00

Albany, NY and St. Catharines, ON � CHA Consulting, a full service engineering firm with 29 offices across the United States, and Gryphon International Engineering Inc., a power and energy engineering firm headquartered in St. Catharines, ON, announced today that they have signed a definitive share purchase agreement under which CHA has acquired Gryphon for an undisclosed sum.

CHA Client Awarded Nearly $1M for Energy Efficiency Projects

2012-10-10T05:03:44-04:00

Garlock Sealing Technologies, LLC, a global manufacturer of high-performance fluid sealing products, was awarded $936,000 to implement energy efficiency projects. CHA identified, quantified, and prepared the funding application for these projects. More here.

CHA & U.S. Soccer Foundation Accepting Applications for 2009 Planning Grants

2009-03-26T09:09:32-04:00

The US Soccer Foundation, the Major Charitable Arm of Soccer in the U.S., and CHA Sports, the Foundation�s Partner for Soccer Facility Design and Planning Services, are pleased to announce that the Foundation is accepting applications for 2009 Planning Grants from eligible soccer clubs, municipalities, schools, and other organizations seeking to develop master plans for their proposed soccer field projects.