April 2012
Peabody - Project 1 Flood Mitigation Project- Peabody Square Reconfiguration
Green International Affiliates, Inc. (Green) is providing traffic, roadway and landscape design services to the City of Peabody as part of the flood mitigation project. The project includes the complete reconfiguration of the heavily traveled Peabody Square intersection to improve traffic operations, pedestrian safety and public space within the square. The project is being undertaken in partnership with AECOM under their Flood Mitigation Project which will run through the square. Please click here to view the proposed conditions traffic simulation developed using VISSIM.
March 2012
In support of the STEM Education Coalition/DIGITS Program, that aims to increase students’ interest in math and science subjects and careers, Green International Affiliates, Inc. (Green) volunteered to meet with three 5th grade classes at Gates Elementary School in Acton, MA. Green delivered an informative presentation about civil engineering, handed out work samples and answered questions from students. Through this community outreach, Green hopes to encourage students to pursue engineering and science fields in the future.
January 2012
Green International Affiliates, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of William J. Scully, P.E. as the newest member of our growing staff. Mr. Scully's career as a transportation engineer and planner spans more than 30 years encompassing both public and private sectors.
October 20, 2011
As part of Career Speakers Day at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, Green International Affiliates, Inc. (Green) volunteered to meet with students interested in pursuing a career in the field of civil engineering. During the visit Green made a presentation, shared sample design plans and calculations and engaged in an informative discussion about civil engineering. Through this community outreach, Green hopes to encourage students to pursue a rewarding career in civil engineering.
October 2011
Green International Affiliates, Inc. is pleased to announce that former Administrator of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation- Highway Division, Frank Tramontozzi, P.E., is the newest addition to our growing staff.
September 2011
Peabody - Main Street Realignment
Green is providing traffic, roadway and landscape design services to the City of Peabody Community Development and Planning Department for the Main Street Corridor Realignment Project. The project includes implementing various traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures to improve the overall safety of the project corridor for pedestrians and vehicles. Improvements include reducing the roadway from two lanes in each direction to one lane in each direction with a center left turn lane; design of “bump-outs” and accented crosswalks to reduce speeds and increase pedestrian safety; signal improvements at Peabody Square, Washington Street and Howley Street to offset the lane reductions and to enhance traffic flow and safety in addition to significant landscaping improvements to help establish a more aesthetic and inviting downtown. Please click on the links below to view artistic renderings of the completed project along with a colorized design plan.
The project has included extensive community outreach and coordination with the various City departments to help develop a design which meets the concerns and needs of many stakeholders. A final design has been approved by the City Council and preparation of bid documents is underway with an expected start of construction in the early Spring of 2012. The estimated construction cost is $1.5 million.
Future renderings, from left to right: Main St. at Nichols Ln., Main St. at Holten St. and Main St. at Washington St.
Roll Plans of final design for Main St.
Green Supports Vermont Emergency Repair Effort
Green International Affiliates, Inc. is providing emergency design services for VTrans to repair bridges and roadways in southern Vermont where Hurricane Irene caused severe damage on the infrastructure. Our bridge and highway engineers are currently providing on-site inspection and design services, working 14 hours a day seven days a week. We are proud to participate in this emergency effort that will restore vital transportation links to Vermont communities.
July 2011
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) chose Green's Heath Hill project as one of four case studies for the new Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Rating Tool . The case study is posted on the ISI website http://www.sustainableinfrastructure.org/casestudies/index.cfm and will also be on ASCE’s website shortly.
March 2011
Peter Richardson, P.E. - Green International Vice President, testified before the Joint Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture at the Massachusetts State House in support of SB 367, An Act relative to dam repair, removal and replacement.
http://www.acecma.org/index.cfm/cdid/10733/pid/10243
January 2011
Green's work on the MWRA Technical Assistance Contract was featured as the lead story of the Business section of the Boston Globe on January 3 in an article titled "Getting a Power Boost from Ordinary H20". The project included the feasibility study, design and installation of a hydraulic turbine and hydroelectric generator at the Loring Road water storage tank site in Weston, MA. The MWRA will use gravity-fed pressurized, potable water to generate electricity at the facility. The generator is expected to provide an average 1.2 million kilowatt- hours of electricity per year. The $1.8 million project was funded by Federal stimulus funds and a grant from the quasi-public agency Massachusetts Technology Collaborative.
"Getting a Power Boost from Ordinary H2O" in The Boston Globe
"How the Turbine Harnesses Energy" from The Boston Globe
December 2010
Green was awarded their largest contract to date on December 15 by the MWRA. The project titled "Section 36, New 11B Interconnection, Watertown Section and Waltham Connection" includes the design and construction administration/resident inspection of four new water transmission mains ranging in size from 24" to 36" diameter water mains totaling approx. 24,000 linear feet.
October 2010
Green's work to restore the bank of the Charles River in Weston, MA after the May 1st 120" diameter water main break was featured in a Boston Globe article on October 17. The work was part of the MWRA Technical Assistance Contract #7243. Green used bioengineering techniques and landscaping design to improve the ecological and habitat value of the river bank.
"Work Mends Charles After Broken Main" in The Boston Globe
July 2010
Green was selected for the MassDOT Design Review Engineering Contract. Green was ranked #4 among 41 firms who submitted on this proposal.
Green held their annual summer outing at Kimball's Farm in Westford.
June 2010
Green received the Environmental Achievement Award at the Annual Meetings and Award Luncheon hosted by the Downtown North Association in recognition for work performed on the BWSC Bulfinch Triangle Sewer Separation Project.
April 2010
Green was selected for the VTrans Roadway and Safety Engineering Retainer Contract. Green was ranked #1 among 16 firms who submitted on this proposal.
January 2010
Green made a donation to the Red Cross for the Haiti rescue effort.
Green's New Website Launches
Green was selected for MWRA Operations Division Technical Assistance contract. This is our third consecutive contract since 2006.
December 2009
Green assisted the Boston Society of Civil Engineers in sending a "care package" to Lt. “Chip” Tyminski's Army Ranger Platoon in Iraq over the Holidays.
Green participated in the Dana Farber Toys for Kids and successfully donated three full boxes to children in need at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
Green’s annual holiday party was once again held at a French restaurant, Le Lyonnais in Acton and attended by sixty staff, friends and family members.
November 2009
Green was selected for BWSC Capital Survey Contract. This is our fifth consecutive contract since 2000.
October 2009
Green attended a Peabody Bikeway Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
August 2009
Green was selected by MassDOT to provide Design Services for Accelerate Bridge Program Contract.
July 2009
Green’s annual summer picnic was held at Kimball Farm in Westford and well attended by staff, friends and family members.
March 2009
Green’s MWRA Heath Hill Section 52 Phase 2 Rehabilitation Project receives Gold Award in the ACEC/MA Engineering Excellence Awards Gala.
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