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50 Years!
Bob Ludgate Sr., PE, PLS, firm founder and president began his first assignment as a surveying "chainman" 50 years ago on I-495 just outside of Rochester, NY. Congratulations, Bob!
Bob is shown above on the porch of a Reading-Berks Habitat for Humanity home after laying flooring with other volunteers from Ludgate Engineering at a Habitat work day. |
Attention Developers
Borough of Sinking Spring
The borough has embarked on an agressive revitalization plan. Don't miss the opportunity to get in early on this exciting downtown transformation.
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Ludgate Acknowledged
Bob Ludgate Sr, PE, PLS was pleased to be acknowledged as "perhaps the most important of my teachers and mentors" by Thomas H. Russ, author of Site Planning and Design Handbook. | |
| Greetings!
Great things are happening at Ludgate Engineering.
We are inspired by the activities (quoting and work orders) of recent weeks and hope this is a sign of even better things to come.
We now have 3 LEED certified staff members to assist you. Along that vein Ludgate is offering sustainable site reviews, call Matt Mack, PE, LEED AP today to learn more. Whether you're looking for full fledge LEED certification or simply to follow green design principles, Ludgate Engineering has site design solutions to meet your needs.
Building green starts with sustainable site design. Sustainable site design can save you money!
How can we help you? Please let us know. Call us at 610.404.7330.
Best,
Kirsten Deysher |
Focus on: Sustainable Site Design Services
SITE DESIGN  By taking a team approach to site design, Ludgate works closely with stakeholders, owners, architects and other professionals ensuring three principles: project is constructible, bankable, and the client's needs are met. Our design services include parking, roadways, walkways, bridges, grading, erosion & sedimentation control, and storm water management. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Our in-house LEED Accredited Professionals can help you achieve an affordable, sustainable solution whether you're achieving LEED certification or just looking to incorporate sustainable features. Since the 1970's, Ludgate Engineering has been championing what is now known as "green design" and has been recognized for innovative storm water management designs. EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES Ludgate Engineering is frequently called upon to provide expert witness services for cases involving land development, design, boundary, and structural integrity disputes. PERMITTING Our staff works closely with PA DEP, PennDOT, County Conservation Districts, and local planning agencies. Ludgate recognizes the scheduling issues of the permitting process and looks to minimize time and financial risks by capitalizing on our relationships and experience.
HIGHLIGHTED PROJECTS
SHELLY ROAD SHOPPING CENTER, Harleysville, PA Pictured above this 80,000 sf retail and professional center was recognized by the Montgomery County Conservation District for innovative management of storm water runoff. Engineers at Ludgate utilized a stacked Best Management Practices approach to protect the Perkiomen Creek. 239 PINE, Hamburg, PA  Ludgate Engineering provided sustainable design and structural engineering services for this infill project. The owner converted an old manufacturing building into senior living space. Pictured at right. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, Reading, PA For over 15 years Ludgate Engineering has been working with Habitat for Humanity. Ludgate engineers have completed numerous development projects for the non-profit group including rehab, city infill projects, and new development tracts. OPPORTUNITY HOUSE, Reading, PA A daycare expansion project in an urban environment, Ludgate Engineering provided sustainable civil design and surveying services for this project being built with LEED design considerations. | |
| Berks County Conservation District
How will this affect my project?
Those of you with projects planned in Berks County should be aware that the Berks County Conservation District (BCCD) is in the midst of a major change. Due to the economy and the drop in development plans, the conservation district has suffered financially and can no longer continue its current level of operation. BCCD has already eliminated some positions and has until October 8, 2009 to restructure. Currently the final outcomeis not known. However, all E&S/NPDES projects will be processed as normal up to the October deadline. We will keep on top of all new developments and will inform you of any new information as we receive it.
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PA Fish & Boat Commission Update
The PA Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will no longer be involved in Federal Threatened and Endangered Species reviews. The species involved include bog turtle, dwarf wedgemussel, northern riffleshell mussel and the clubshell mussel. This action will ease the PFBC staff workload and eliminate redundancy in project reviews.
Please note that the PFBC can still be involved with these species if any are found on the project site or if the assistance of the PFBC is requested. The US Fish and Wildlife Service will be responsible for the Federal species. What does this mean for you? Ludgate will now send Bog Turtle Studies to only one agency which should shorten the turn-around time for reviews. Some good news! |
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