May 10, 2013
Borton-Lawson Named No. 444 on ENR Top 500 List

We are pleased to announce Borton-Lawson has been named to Engineering News Record (ENR) magazine's Top 500 Design Firms List, ranking 444. ENR is the top and most prestigious publication focusing on the engineering industry and annually ranks the top 500 design firms throughout the country.

"I am honored Borton-Lawson is ranked on the ENR Top 500 List, as we share this honor with national and international firms," stated Christopher L. Borton, PE, CEO. "Borton-Lawson couldn't have reached this success without the diligent effort from our employees and their continued dedication to client service," Borton said.

To view the full list, click here.

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March 1, 2013
David A. Petrucci, Jr., P.E., PTOE to Present at National Transportation Conference

David A. Petrucci., Jr., P.E., PTOE, was selected to present at the annual national conference of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) in San Diego, CA, March 3 – 6, 2013.

Mr. Petrucci is a nationally recognized leader in transportation engineering and will be presenting on the 2010 version of the Transportation Research Board's (TRB) Highway Capacity Manual. He is the first speaker during the session, "Innovative Application of the Highway Capacity Manual," which is scheduled for March 5th.

Mr. Petrucci's presentation focuses on the lessons learned while spearheading the adoption process of the manual for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's central office located in Harrisburg, PA.

"We are very much looking forward to Dave representing Borton-Lawson on the national stage," Frank Joanlanne, President, Borton-Lawson stated. "This achievement demonstrates the commitment he has invested into the transportation engineering industry, and we are excited to have him as a member of our team," Joanlanne said.

Mr. Petrucci is a member of the Executive Committee of ITE's Traffic Engineering Council and serves as web coordinator and co-chairperson for the ITE Simulation and Capacity Analysis User Group (SimCap). The Institute of Transportation Engineers hosts two national conferences annually and is headquartered in Washington D.C.

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February 28, 2013
Borton-Lawson Welcomes Two New Board Members

Mr. Gregg Feinberg, Esq. and Mr. Christopher McCue, PE, were recently appointed to Borton-Lawson's Board of Directors.

After an extensive search, Gregg Feinberg, Esq., managing partner of Feinberg Law Office and an active commercial and industrial real estate developer in the Lehigh Valley region, was nominated and selected for the position.

Mr. Feinberg graduated cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh in 1980 with a Bachelor of Arts and went on to graduate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1983. In 1992, he formed Feinberg & Associates, now Feinberg Law Office, where he serves as general counsel to corporate clients. In addition to his legal practice, he has developed over 3.5 million square feet of commercial and industrial space throughout his career, including the SteelStacks project and the Design Center in south Bethlehem, TecPort Business Center in Harrisburg, the Johnson Machinery Building and CAI Corporate Park. Mr. Feinberg is very active in the Lehigh Valley civic, professional and political arenas, and currently serves as Chairman of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Christopher McCue, PE, has been with Borton-Lawson since 1992 and became a Vice President in 2003. Mr. McCue serves as the firm's Oil and Gas Market Leader and is active in numerous professional and community organizations.

Mr. McCue graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1986 with his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and began his career with the United States Department of the Navy as a facilities engineer. While with the Department of the Navy, Mr. McCue completed his master's in engineering administration from George Washington University.

"We are excited by the addition of Gregg and Chris to the board," Christopher Borton, PE, CEO, Borton-Lawson stated. "Gregg will provide key insight as an external industry resource and Lehigh Valley resident as Borton-Lawson continues to grow in that region. Chris has been an integral part of Borton-Lawson for over 20 years, and his institutional knowledge about the firm, our clients and history is invaluable. Through their leadership and direction, these individuals will play major roles in Borton-Lawson's development over the next few years," Borton said.

Mr. Feinberg and Mr. McCue will serve three-year terms and join Christopher Borton, PE, Frank Joanlanne, President, Borton-Lawson and Patrick Endler, AIA, LEED-AP, Vice President on the board.

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February 18, 2013
Borton-Lawson Recognizes Silver Anniversary

Borton-Lawson, a full-service architectural and engineering design firm founded and headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, marks a major milestone this year, celebrating its 25th anniversary.

What began as Borton Engineering Associates, Inc., a two-man engineering firm, employing Christopher L. Borton, PE and Thomas E. Lawson, PE, PLS, has blossomed into a Top 500 firm with 16 stockholders. The Borton-Lawson team now tackles projects involving bridges, highways, flood control, office buildings, power plants, oil and gas, hospitals and health clinics, schools and universities, parks, traffic control and energy audits.

The legal name of the firm changed to Borton-Lawson Engineering, Inc. in 1992, and in 2000, Borton-Lawson expanded geographically, opening an office in the Lehigh Valley. Since, the firm has continued to grow, establishing office locations in State College and Pittsburgh.

Christopher Borton and Thomas Lawson are among the six employees who joined Borton-Lawson during the first year; all six are still with the firm.

"The evolution of technology has dramatically changed the engineering industry in the last 25 years; clients are much more focused on energy efficiency, innovative design and reduced construction costs. Therefore, they want a firm that will consistently deliver," stated Christopher Borton, PE, CEO, Borton-Lawson. "Our dedicated professionals provide clients with the sought after value-based solutions, while reducing costs on each project. The dedication of our people has played a lead role in Borton-Lawson's 25 years of success," said Borton.

"Our success is made possible by loyal clients and our team of professionals who are dedicated to quality, on-time project delivery," stated Frank Joanlanne, President. In 2011, Joanlanne became a member of the firm's Board of Directors and accepted the position of President of Borton-Lawson in April 2012.

Internal and external events will be held throughout the year to commemorate Borton-Lawson's 25th anniversary as a "thank you" to those who have made this success a reality.

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January 17, 2013
PennDOT District 5-0 Bridge Rehabilitation Package Awarded to Borton-Lawson

Borton-Lawson will lead this effort and is teamed with ASC Group, Inc., Geo-Explorers, Inc., NTM Engineering, Inc., Skelly and Loy, Inc. and Susquehanna Civil, Inc.

Borton-Lawson will perform preliminary engineering, final design and construction services for the rehabilitation of five PennDOT-owned stone masonry arch bridges. Three of the bridges are located in Lehigh County and two in Northampton County. Key principles will be implemented to produce the best long-term rehabilitation results, which will include repairing deteriorated stone masonry, replacing expansive fill over the arches, installing waterproofing membrane, upgrading bridge parapets and installing scour protection along the footings.

"The PennDOT District 5-0 bridge rehabilitation package is an exciting win for Borton-Lawson," stated Joseph Gillott, P.E., DBIA, Vice President, Transportation Business Unit Leader, Borton-Lawson. "As the current bridge engineer for Northampton County, this win illustrates Borton-Lawson's efficacy in bridge engineering and the strides our firm is making in the Lehigh Valley region," said Gillott.

Photo, Above: S.R. 4018 (Main Street) over Trout Creek, Washington Township, Lehigh County is planned to be rehabilitated in the Spring of 2016.

January 16, 2013
Borton-Lawson Wins PennDOT District 2-0 Atherton Street Corridor Highway Improvement Project

Borton-Lawson was recently awarded the PennDOT District 2-0 Atherton Street corridor highway improvement project in State College, PA. Borton-Lawson is strategically teamed with The EADS Group, Stahl Sheaffer Engineering, Newell Tereska & MacKay Engineering, Dawood Engineering, ASC Group and So-Deep.

Borton-Lawson will provide preliminary engineering, final design and construction services, along with oversight of the sub-consultants. Specific components of the project include drainage, utilities, and stakeholder involvement and participation.

"Borton-Lawson is eager to play a key role in such a vital PennDOT D2-0 project," stated Frank Joanlanne, President, Borton-Lawson. "Our project team worked diligently to build an exceptionally qualified team and execute a winning strategy. We've had an office presence in the region since 2010 and are looking forward to further establishing our firm in the State College area," said Joanlanne.

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January 15, 2013
Five Staff Members Earn Professional Engineering License

Recently licensed individuals include Louis Spaciano, P.E., transportation engineer, Wilkes-Barre office; Eric Dudkowski, P.E., transportation engineer, Wilkes-Barre office; David Murosky, P.E., transportation engineer, Wilkes-Barre office; Charles Stajewski, P.E., structural engineer, State College office and Matthew Neiman, P.E., transportation engineer, State College office. The test for the P.E. license can be taken four years after attaining Engineer-in-Training status.

"We are very proud of the hard work these individuals have put forth to reach this great achievement in their careers," stated Frank Joanlanne, President, Borton-Lawson. "This is a true testament to the professional, focused employees Borton-Lawson has on staff. On behalf of the firm, we congratulate these gentlemen on a job well done," said Joanlanne.

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November 26, 2012
David A. Petrucci, P.E., PTOE joins Borton-Lawson as Traffic Discipline Technical Leader

Borton-Lawson welcomes David A. Petrucci., P.E., PTOE, to its team. Mr. Petrucci will serve as the Traffic Discipline Technical Leader, working in the firm's Bethlehem office. Mr. Petrucci is responsible for the technical leadership of traffic engineering and planning throughout the firm.

Mr. Petrucci is a recognized leader in highway capacity analysis, as well as the emerging industry focus on highway safety and methods to improve substandard conditions. Further, Mr. Petrucci specializes in project management, traffic operations and design, signal timing projects, policy development, transportation planning, safety studies, training services and software development.

Mr. Petrucci comes to Borton-Lawson with 14 years of experience in transportation/traffic engineering working with public and private sector clients throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Connecticut and Texas. He holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree, specializing in transportation from the University of Delaware. He is a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware, and is certified as a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) by the Transportation Professional Certification Board, Inc.

Mr. Petrucci is a member of the Executive Committee of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Traffic Engineering Council and serves as web coordinator and co-chairperson for the ITE Simulation and Capacity Analysis User Group (SimCap). He also serves as the Technical Committee Chair for MASITE and is a founding member of the Mid-Atlantic Highway Safety Manual Initiative. Mr. Petrucci is a member of the User Liaison Group of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Committee on Highway Capacity and Quality of Service (HCQS). Notably, Mr. Petrucci also served as a senior consultant and trainer for Trafficware, Ltd. where he was a member of the project team responsible for producing SynchroTM Studio Version 8.0.

Prior to joining Borton-Lawson, Mr. Petrucci served as a consultant for Sabra Wang and Associates, Inc. and principal traffic engineer at Petrucci Consulting, LLC.

"We are excited for Dave to join Borton-Lawson's team of traffic engineers," stated Joseph Gillott, P.E., Vice President, Transportation Business Unit Leader, Borton-Lawson. "Dave's professional expertise and technical skill set will complement our team and enhance Borton-Lawson's reputation in the transportation/traffic industry," said Gillott.

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November 15, 2012
Borton-Lawson Competes in Worldwide Technical Competition

Borton-Lawson took second place in the Innovation in Bridges category of the international Bentley Be Inspired Awards competition, held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 13-14. The competition is hosted by software company, Bentley Systems, Inc., a leader in providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure.

The Be Inspired Awards honor the extraordinary work of Bentley software users improving and sustaining the world's infrastructure. Five independent panels of jurors, comprising accomplished Bentley users and distinguished industry experts, selected the Be Inspired Awards winners from 58 project finalists. These finalists had been previously chosen from the nominations submitted by more than 250 organizations in 39 countries.

Ryan Rostocki, E.I.T. and Matthew Neiman, P.E., transportation engineers, presented on behalf of Borton-Lawson's efforts on the Lehigh River / Pohopoco Creek Bridge Replacement project in Carbon County, PA. To read more about the project and its features, click here.

"Borton-Lawson is honored to achieve such grand success on an international level," stated Frank Joanlanne, Borton-Lawson President. "However, this accomplishment would not be possible without the dedication of Ryan and Matt who prepared a dynamic presentation. We could not be any prouder of their creativity and hard work. This is a great example of the devoted professionals our firm employs and the high quality work Borton-Lawson produces as as a medium-sized firm in northeastern Pennsylvania," said Joanlanne.

To learn more about the Be Inspired Awards and winners, click here.

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October 22, 2012
Borton-Lawson Welcomes Al A. Kazickas, Jr., P.E. to Oversee Sales and Marketing

Borton-Lawson welcomes Al A. Kazickas, Jr., P.E., to its team. Mr. Kazickas will serve as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing, working from the Wilkes-Barre headquarters. Mr. Kazickas will lead sales and marketing initiatives to achieve sales goals and develop long-term market sector strategies. He has been working as a consultant with the firm since April 2012.

Mr. Kazickas comes to Borton-Lawson with over 27 years of experience in the public and private sectors. He holds a degree in civil and construction engineering from Temple University and is a registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania. Mr. Kazickas has extensive experience and leadership skills in the transportation infrastructure industry, a proven record of success streamlining business processes and managing multiple projects with on time and on budget deliveries and the ability to develop high-performance teams.

Prior to joining Borton-Lawson, Mr. Kazickas worked with professional consulting firms ranging from large international firms to local/regional firms throughout the mid-Atlantic. Most recently, Mr. Kazickas was employed by Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., as a Principal; RETTEW Associates, Inc., as a Chief Operating Officer/Vice President of Operations and STV Incorporated as a Vice President/Officer-in-Charge/Senior Project Manager.

Mr. Kazickas is an active participant in many professional organizations, including the Institute of Transportation Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, ITS America-Pennsylvania Chapter, American Society of Highway Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, Society of American Military Engineers, Delaware County TMA and PSU Traffic Engineering & Safety Leadership.

"We are thrilled to have Al join us as our VP of Sales and Marketing," stated Frank Joanlanne, President, Borton-Lawson. "In his consulting role with us over the last six months, Al has shared his industry knowledge and has been invaluable to the successful implementation of marketing –related data reporting and processes. Al will play a major role in helping Borton-Lawson grow in a disciplined manner across all of our market sectors," said Joanlanne.

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October 16, 2012
Borton-Lawson Ranks #12 on Lehigh Valley Business's Fastest Growing Companies List

The Lehigh Valley Business Fastest Growing Companies awards program celebrates the Greater Lehigh Valley's most dynamic companies that progressively contribute to the success of the region's economic growth and stability. To qualify, companies met specific selection criteria, including a revenue size of at least $500,000 within the past three out of four years and growth in revenue over a four year period, dating from fiscal year 2008 to 2011.

Presenting sponsor, ParenteBeard, calculated the nominations and ranked the companies according to revenue growth over the four-year period. Both dollar and percentage increases were taken into consideration.

Lehigh Valley Business honored this year's winners and announced the rankings during the awards luncheon on Tuesday, October 16 in Allentown, PA.

Click here to learn more about the Lehigh Valley Business Fastest Growing Companies awards program and to view winners list.

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August 6, 2012
Fred S. DeCusatis Joins Borton-Lawson as Chief Financial Officer

We are pleased to announce Mr. Fred S. DeCusatis, CPA, has joined Borton-Lawson as Chief Financial Officer, working in the architecture/engineering firm's Wilkes-Barre headquarters. With over 25 years of experience building and directing finance and business operations, Mr. DeCusatis will be an impactful addition to Borton-Lawson's staff.

Mr. DeCusatis is a seasoned financial executive whose expertise spans international borders. His skills include collaboration, negotiation and relationship building with management at all levels. Mr. DeCusatis has a substantial background in international operations, as well as acquisitions of international and domestic companies. His experience includes cost and general accounting, product costing, manufacturing, revenue/profit improvements and maximizing an organization's investment.

Prior to joining Borton-Lawson, Mr. DeCusatis was the International Controller for DeAngelo Brothers Incorporated, Hazleton, PA. Prior to his employment with DeAngelo Brothers, he was Vice President of Finance for Unison Engine Components and Unison Industries in Mountain Top, PA, a subsidiary of the General Electric Company.

Mr. DeCusatis is a graduate of King's College. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Pennsylvania Institute of Public Accountants.

"I am very excited such a seasoned financial professional is joining Borton-Lawson," stated, Christopher L. Borton, P.E., CEO and Borton-Lawson co-founder. "Fred's international experience and keen knowledge of high-level financial practices and strategies will continue to strengthen our competitive edge locally and throughout the mid-Atlantic region."

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July 17, 2012
Finance Wing Opens at Geisinger-Buckhorn Office Building

Geisinger Health System unveiled a new 36,700-square-foot expansion to the Geisinger-Buckhorn Office Building at an opening ceremony on July 17. The new space will house the health system's finance department.

Approximately 120 employees will occupy the finance wing, adding to the 450 current employees in the 94,000-square-foot main building, which opened in 2009.

"When the Buckhorn Office Building was built, we had the foresight to realize we may need to expand here in Buckhorn to accommodate growth," said Glenn Steele, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, Geisinger Health System. "This expansion also makes additional space available on the Geisinger Medical Center campus to meet our expanding operational needs in areas such as information technology."

To make the most of the addition, the Borton-Lawson architecture team explored many alternative building shapes to preserve certain elements of the existing structure. An L-shaped interior design was selected to allow for the preservation of office windows from the original building. One of the benefits of this layout, an atrium, was incorporated between the addition and original building and provides vast, usable space to make the Buckhorn Office addition especially unique. The space can be used for meetings, employee lunch-time and smaller scale Geisinger events. The atrium also allows natural light to flow into both buildings.

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May 8, 2012
Borton-Lawson Selected for MAEA Energy Efficiencies Award

Borton-Lawson was recently selected by the Manufacturers and Employment Association (MAEA) as the winner of the Employers Excellence Award for Energy Efficiencies for involvement in a successful Combined Heat and Power (CHP) project.

In a recent CHP project for a Confidential Industrial Client in southeastern PA, the Borton-Lawson team harnessed existing, unused energy in order to benefit the client and reduce energy waste. The CHP project resulted in an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant, under the Pennsylvania Green Energy Works Program.

Thomas M. Maheady, P.E., Vice President and Energy Sector Leader at Borton-Lawson states "Energy efficiency has become a hot topic over the past few years, and our engineering team has been focused on offering environmentally beneficial solutions whenever possible. In many instances, the monetary investment required to make these efficiency changes is easily justified when considering the significant longer-term benefits." Mr. Maheady accepted the award on behalf of Borton-Lawson at MAEA's annual dinner and awards ceremony.

Borton-Lawson was welcomed into the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Partnership by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2010. The goal of the Partnership is to facilitate the implementation of environmentally beneficial CHP projects.

Additional recipients of 2012 Employers Excellence Awards are Sapa Industrial Extrusions for Expansion and Tredegar Film Products for Product Improvement.

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May 3, 2012
Borton-Lawson Champions Compressed Natural Gas Event at Genetti Hotel & Conference Center

The economical/environmental benefits of converting fleet vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG) will be presented at an educational seminar sponsored by Borton-Lawson on Friday, May 4 at Genetti Hotel and Conference Center, Wilkes-Barre. The seminar, entitled "The Road to Efficient Fleets: The Future is Compressed Natural Gas," will be comprised of six speakers well-known to the industry, culminating with a panel discussion/question and answer period led by a member of Borton-Lawson's professional staff. Two CNG vehicles, a Ford F-350 and GM truck, will be on display.

Each speaker will present on topics like the overall benefits of converting fleet vehicles to CNG, available grants and how to obtain funding, the future of the American auto industry, state-wide and national economical benefits, CNG distribution and logistics, how to start the conversion process and a case study to look at how Plains Township began utilizing a CNG refuse truck. Speakers include Joel Anstrom, Director of Hybrid and Hydrogen Vehicle Research Laboratory at PTI and Director of US DOE Graduate Automotive Technology Education at the Pennsylvania State University; Will Freeman, Coordinator – Corporate Development – Natural Gas Vehicle Market Development, Chesapeake Energy; Michael German, CEO, Corning Natural Gas; Allen Westbrook, Vice President Marketing, UGI Utilities; Cynthia Williams, Environmental Policy Manager, Ford Motor Company and Jerry Yozwiak, Plains Township Commissioner.

Invitees include representatives from Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP), Ford Motor Company, American Infrastructure, municipal and university officials, the Pennsylvania Governor's office and many others.

"The benefits of CNG-fueled automobiles are only recently becoming more well-known. With the abundance of natural gas in our region, it makes sense – economically and environmentally – to use this type of fuel," stated Christopher Borton, P.E., Borton-Lawson CEO. "Additionally, we want to assist our local municipalities, businesses, universities and the like in converting their fleets to CNG. Even the smallest steps we take now will aide in eliminating our country's dependence on foreign oil down the road."

This event is co-sponsored by Genetti Hotel and Conference Center and the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce. To learn more about the event, click here. To RSVP, please email ccoslett@borton-lawson.com.

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April 23, 2012
Frank Joanlanne Joins Borton-Lawson as President

We are pleased to announce Mr. Frank Joanlanne has accepted the position of President of Borton-Lawson, working from the Wilkes-Barre headquarters. Mr. Joanlanne has been Chairman of Borton-Lawson's Board of Directors for the past two years and an active Board member for three.

Mr. Joanlanne is a seasoned leader and manager, possessing over 24 years of experience leading operations, finance, sales & marketing, strategic planning, M&A, IT and HR teams. He has a proven track record of mentoring managers and supervisors, and is relentless in the pursuit of excellence in customer service and development. Mr. Joanlanne has led a number of small to mid-size companies through the critical stages of growth, with a management style built on team-building and collaboration.

Prior to joining Borton-Lawson, Mr. Joanlanne was SVP/GM for Frontier Communications, managing its Pennsylvania operations. Before joining Frontier, he was Senior Vice President of Penn Millers. He also served as President of Penn Software and Technology Services and as Senior Vice President of Eastern Insurance Group.

Mr. Joanlanne spent the first 12 years of his career on Wall Street managing international bond sales and trading operations for a number of banks including JPMorgan Chase & Co., Deutsche Bank and Credit Agricole. Throughout his career, Mr. Joanlanne has also been employed by Amroc Investments and TalkPoint Communications.

He is a graduate of New York University's Stern School of Business where he graduated with degrees in economics, international business and foreign languages.

Mr. Joanlanne has established a strong business network based on his many community leadership roles: Chairman of the Board, Borton-Lawson; Vice Chairman of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce; Vice Chairman of The Institute on Public Policy and Economic Development; Director of The Scranton Chamber of Commerce; Director and 2012 Campaign Chair of the United Way of Wyoming Valley; past Director of Northeast Pennsylvania Technology Institute; past Governor of the Westmoreland Club; past Director of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA; past member of the Business Plan Committee of the Greater Valley Technology Alliance and past member of the American Heart Association Executive Committee.

"Over the past two years, Borton-Lawson has grown significantly. With a 56% increase in staff from 2011 to 2012, we now employ more than 200 professionals throughout our six Pennsylvania offices, and our newest location in Canton, Ohio. Our Board recognizes Frank's leadership capabilities and agrees the time is right for a bold move like this to bolster our team," said Christopher L. Borton, CEO/co-founder, Borton-Lawson. "Frank has been a trusted adviser to me and the entire Board over the past few years. His fresh perspective makes him a perfect fit for our expanding firm."

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April 23, 2012
Borton-Lawson Accepts ACEC Engineering Excellence Award for Lehigh River/Pohopoco Creek Bridge Replacement Project

ACEC's annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) competition pays tribute to exemplary Member Firm achievements. A distinguished panel of judges representing industry, government, academia and media assembles to rank the submissions on the basis of uniqueness and innovative applications; future value to the engineering profession; perception by the public; social, economic, and sustainable development considerations; complexity; and successful fulfillment of client/owner's needs, including schedule and budget.

The awards competition showcases the year's best engineering achievements to a national audience of clients, industry leaders and decision-makers. The 2012 Gala was held in Washington DC, April 23. Borton-Lawson was recognized with an Engineering Excellence Award for consulting engineering services provided to bring the Lehigh River/Pohopoco Creek Bridge Replacement project in Carbon County to successful completion.

Christopher L. Borton, P.E., accepted the award on behalf of Borton-Lawson.

The award-winning structures span a myriad of physical features, constraints and infrastructure, and to accomplish project goals, the original design called for long, curved steel spans. To read more about the project and its features, click here.

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April 18, 2012
Borton-Lawson Debuts on ENR Top 500 List

We are pleased to announce Borton-Lawson has been named to Engineering News Record (ENR) magazine's Top 500 Design Firms List for the first time, ranking 406. ENR is the top and most prestigious publication focusing on the engineering industry and annually ranks the top 500 design firms throughout the country.

This achievement is especially exciting as it accomplishes one of the key objectives outlined in the firm's Strategic Plan.

"I am very honored to be sharing this news, especially since it is our inaugural year ranking on ENR's Top 500 List," stated Christopher L. Borton, P.E., CEO/founder. "Borton-Lawson couldn't have reached this success without the great effort from our employees and their continued dedication to client service."

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April 2, 2012
Area Manager Hired to Oversee Ohio Office

Borton-Lawson welcomes Brent M. Winslow, P.S. to its growing team. Mr. Winslow will serve as the Ohio Area Manager, responsible for oversight of the firm's newly established Canton office and business development within surrounding areas.

Mr. Winslow comes to Borton-Lawson with over 30 years of experience serving in the public sector and private consulting. He is a registered professional surveyor in Ohio and holds a degree in land surveying from the University of Akron. Mr. Winslow has professional experience with a variety of surveying and engineering projects, and has developed geographic information systems for multiple Ohio counties.

Prior to joining Borton-Lawson, Mr. Winslow was employed by GeoShack as a technical sales representative, Hammontree & Associates, Ltd. as a Survey Manager and the Stark County Engineer's Office as a Project Manager. Throughout his career, he has also been employed at the Columbiana County Engineer's Office, MS Consultants, Inc., Quicksall & Associates, Inc. and ARCADIS.

Mr. Winslow is an active participant in the following professional organizations: Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio, Ohio Oil & Gas Association (OOGA), American Society of Highway Engineers and Ohio Geographically Referenced Information Program – Geodetic Control Task Force.

"Brent brings a great mix of skill and expertise, backed by a wealth of experience in the industry and the region. We are very pleased to welcome him aboard as we expand our firm's reach westward, into the Ohio market," stated Christopher L. Borton, P.E., President, Borton-Lawson.

Borton-Lawson is a member of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Ohio Oil & Gas Association (OOGA), County Engineers Association of Ohio (CEAO) and the Building Industry Association (BIA) of Stark County.

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April 2, 2012
Borton-Lawson Expands Operations to Ohio

We are pleased to announce Borton-Lawson has opened its seventh office, to be located in Canton, Ohio. This is the firm's first permanent office outside Pennsylvania, and will serve as means to expand operations within the Utica Shale region.

The expansion into Ohio will allow Borton-Lawson to proactively respond to Oil & Gas clients' needs in a rapidly growing market. Previously, Borton-Lawson was servicing clients in this region through Pittsburgh and Wilkes-Barre offices.

The Ohio office, located at 4450 Belden Village Street N.W., Suite 704, Canton, and situated in the bustling North Canton Business District, will be led by Brent M. Winslow, P.S. and staffed by members of the Oil & Gas Business Unit.

Mr. Winslow joins Borton-Lawson with over thirty years of Land Surveying experience serving in the public sector and private consulting side of the business. He is a registered Professional Land Surveyor in Ohio and holds a degree in Land Surveying from the University of Akron. He has been involved with various types of engineering projects - providing management of surveying services - as well as development of Geographic Information Systems for multiple counties.

Future plans are to provide additional services to the region through expansion in other Borton-Lawson disciplines, such as automation and transportation.

The opening of an Ohio office patterns Borton-Lawson's expansion into Pittsburgh just two years ago. “It's all about dedicated service to our clients and finding the best way to deliver it,” said Christopher L. Borton, P.E., CEO. “The establishment of an Ohio office positions us to provide best-in-class solutions to our clients, but now in a much closer proximity.”

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March 23, 2012
Borton-Lawson Announces New Location of Bethlehem Office

We are pleased to announce our Bethlehem office has moved to a new location within the Bethlehem Business Park. The new address is 3897 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Our staff can be reached at the same phone number (484.821.0470) and fax number (484.821.0474).  The current 3-digit extension system will change to a 4-digit system, with a “2” in front of all previous 3-digit extensions.  For example, extension 140 is now 2140 and will direct you to the same Borton-Lawson employee. 

Borton-Lawson has experienced significant growth over the past year. With a 60% increase in employees from 2011 to 2012, the firm now employs over 215 professionals in six locations across Pennsylvania. The firm has held a presence in the Lehigh Valley since 2001, and over the 11-year period the Bethlehem location has grown to 38 employees. This is the second time the office has moved due to expansion.

The new 11,500 S.F. office has capacity to house up to 67 employees and will be equipped with the latest in technology.

Christopher L. Borton, P.E., President and co-founder of Borton-Lawson states, "I am delighted to be at the forefront of the firm's growth. Our Bethlehem office has been integral in bridging our corporate headquarters to additional areas in southeast PA." Borton continues, "This expansion comes at a pivotal time for us. As we continue to look ahead and further develop our Client base, our focus will remain on providing best-in-class service and the highest caliber of engineering excellence."

The Bethlehem office is currently headed by Area Manager, Kenneth McClain, who also provides oversight to the firm's Nazareth location. He has been employed at Borton-Lawson since 2007. Prior, Mr. McClain was employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 5-0 for 14 years as the Design Services Engineer and a Senior Project Manager.

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February 9, 2012
Borton-Lawson Presents Donation to Janet Weis Children's Hospital at Geisinger Medical Center

As part of Borton-Lawson's charitable giving initiative, a donation was recently presented to the Janet Weis Children's Hospital at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.

"Borton-Lawson takes pride in its commitment to our community, and we are excited to present this donation to such a tremendous organization. Geisinger has built a reputation for innovation in healthcare and we are very fortunate to have a state-of-the-art hospital like the Janet Weis Children's Hospital in our region," stated Patrick Endler, Vice President, Healthcare Market Sector Leader at Borton-Lawson.

Geisinger's Janet Weis Children's Hospital is dedicated to providing a full range of children's care — from before birth and up to adulthood — offering an extraordinary devotion to children through expert medical care.

Photo: Dr. Michael Ryan, Chairman, Janet Weis Children's Hospital; Thomas A. Makowski, Vice President, Business Development & Marketing, Borton-Lawson; Patrick Endler, Vice President, Healthcare Market Sector Leader, Borton-Lawson; Thomas Sokola, Chief Administrative Officer, Geisinger Medical Center; Alexandra C. Yantorn, Senior Development Officer, Geisinger Health System

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February 2, 2012
Borton-Lawson Honored with ACEC/PA Grand Conceptor Award & Diamond Award Certificate

Borton-Lawson has been awarded the 2012 American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania (ACEC/PA) Grand Conceptor Award for the Lehigh River / Pohopoco Creek Bridge Replacement project, located on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

The project selected to receive the Grand Conceptor Award is deemed the Best in the State. The winner is selected by a knowledgeable group of judges from the engineering industry who base their scores on innovative application of techniques, future value to engineering, sustainability, complexity and exceeding client/owner needs.

The award was formally presented at the annual dinner on February 2. Click here to learn more about the project.

Photo: Members of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Borton-Lawson, Northeast Prestressed Products and ACEC/PA accept the award.

The firm also received a Diamond Award Certificate for the Frantz Bridge Replacement Project, Lehigh County.

Borton-Lawson was the prime consultant for engineering and final design of the bridge. Mindful of the cultural importance of the bridge to the community, and aware the current structure was beyond the point of rehabilitating, the Borton-Lawson team proposed construction of a new bridge that would incorporate historic and modern elements.

The team opted for a single span, prestressed concrete, PA I-beam bridge to maximize expected lifespan of the structure. The new Frantz Bridge, completed in September 2011, features a detailed stone-patterned formlining application to the abutments, wing walls and parapets.

“It was a pleasure to team with PennDOT and see this long-awaited project brought to completion. Through the team’s joint dedication and a true commitment from District 5, the new bridge has been beneficial in restoring the original transportation network in Lehigh County,” stated Ken McClain, Lehigh Valley Area Manager and Transportation Discipline Manager.

Photo: Kenneth M. McClain, Borton-Lawson’s Lehigh Valley Area Manager, and James R. McGee, P.E., PennDOT Engineering District 5-0, accept the certificate.

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January 17, 2012
Doreen Rushton, SPHR, Welcomed as Director of Human Resources

We are pleased to announce Doreen Rushton, SPHR, has joined Borton-Lawson as Director of Human Resources. Ms. Rushton will be based in our Wilkes-Barre office, responsible for oversight, management and direction of firm-wide human resource activities and initiatives.

Ms. Rushton is a seasoned human resources professional possessing over 25 years of experience in industries such as manufacturing operations, health care and banking. She has a proven track record of demonstrating consistent, effective management and leadership skills.

Prior to joining Borton-Lawson, Ms. Rushton was employed by The Simmons Manufacturing Company as the Human Resources Manager and a key member of the Plant Leadership Team. She was responsible for the safety, people, quality, services and cost control for more than 200 associates. Under her leadership, her team attained the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program STAR certification. Throughout her career, Ms. Rushton has also been employed by a variety of local manufacturing businesses, such as New Dana Perfumes Corporation, Mountaintop, and Impress USA, Inc., Bloomsburg.

Ms. Rushton received her Bachelor of Science in business administration from King's College and her master's in human resource management from the University of Scranton. She has been presented with the following awards: 2010 Simmons Company National Operations Meeting Star Performer and 2010 Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association HR Professional of the Year.

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December 12, 2011
Thomas M. Chervanick Hired as Manager of Construction Services

We are pleased to announce Thomas Chervanick has joined Borton-Lawson as the Manager of Construction Services and will also serve as Corporate Safety Officer. Mr. Chervanick will be based in our Wilkes-Barre office, responsible for providing construction services in support of the firm's newly established Oil and Gas business unit. These services will expand across additional disciplines in the effort to heighten the firm's full-service capabilities.

Mr. Chervanick is a skilled senior manager with over 25 years of experience in project management with a focus in engineering/design, concept-to-completion planning, construction/contract management and facilities management. He has successfully supervised projects in the power generation, pharmaceutical, military and government markets.

Prior to joining Borton-Lawson, Mr. Chervanick acted as the Chief Operations Officer for Blatt & Myers, Myerstown, PA. He has also held Vice President roles at Horst Construction, Lancaster, PA and STV Construction, Inc., Douglassville, PA.

Mr. Chervanick's educational background includes electrical apprentice training by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, coursework in advanced motor control systems from Williamsport Area Community College and participating in the electronics program at the Pennsylvania State University.

He is a member of the Construction Management Association of America and has received the following awards, Outstanding Construction Project Management Service to United States Department of Agriculture Plum Island Disease Control (1999) and Outstanding Construction Management Service to United States Department of Agriculture, North Atlantic Area (1990, 1993, 1994). Mr. Chervanick also authored an article entitled, "Electrical Distribution Systems in Prisons" that was published in EC&M Magazine.

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November 28, 2011
Borton-Lawson Wins ACEC/PA Grand Conceptor Award

Borton-Lawson has been awarded the 2012 ACEC/PA Grand Conceptor Award for the Lehigh River / Pohopoco Creek Bridge Replacement project, located on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The Grand Conceptor Award is given to the best overall project submitted to the ACEC/PA Diamond Awards Competition Committee, and will be formally presented at the annual dinner in February.

The Lehigh River / Pohopoco Creek Replacement Bridge project was brought to successful completion through strict focus on schedule and constructability. The structures span a myriad of physical features, constraints and infrastructure. To accomplish project goals, the original design called for long, curved steel spans. Once the project was advertised, Northeast Prestressed Products set out to pursue a prestressed concrete alternative and contacted Borton-Lawson to develop the concept.

In four weeks, Borton-Lawson performed as anticipated, conceiving a viable solution, negotiating right-of-way acquisition and providing conceptual design to bidders. Eight months later, a new geotechnical program, Joint Permit Amendments, and complete re-designs were completed and approved.
With strict focus on schedule, constructability and sensitivity to environmental features, Borton-Lawson developed the designs incrementally, securing partial approvals. This strategy allowed construction to commence as originally scheduled, without any delay.

By utilizing Borton-Lawson’s alternate plan, the bridges were completely re-designed and construction is one year ahead of schedule. Additionally, two state records have been set — largest caissons (11’6” diameter) and longest prestressed concrete beam (168’). Most importantly, the new bridges will provide safe, seamless traffic flow through this heavily traveled route of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

This project has also received recent public and media attention, as the official ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held on November 4th, opening the new structures to Turnpike motorists.

“We are elated and honored to accept this award in February," said Joseph P. Gillott, P.E., DBIA, Vice President and Transportation business unit leader. "Our designers and engineers put countless hours into the design of this project and worked seamlessly with Walsh during construction to deliver well-designed bridges. This infrastructure improvement will benefit Turnpike motorists for generations to come.”

This is not the first time Borton-Lawson has earned the Grand Conceptor in ACEC/PA’s Diamond Award competition. In 2000, Borton-Lawson was recognized for Wyoming Valley Levee Raising project, in conjunction with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District. Six years later, Borton-Lawson, teamed with Architectural Design Consultants, Inc., won the Award for land development efforts on the Great Wolf Lodge located in the Pocono Mountains. By winning the Grand Conceptor Diamond Award, Borton-Lawson is eligible to represent Pennsylvania in the ACEC national competition.

ACEC/PA is the only association devoted exclusively to the promotion and enhancement of the business interests and profitability of engineering firms with offices in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  ACEC’s goal is to enable member firms to provide quality engineering services in the best interest of their clients and the public. It is comprised of more than 147 independent engineering firms throughout the commonwealth. Borton-Lawson has been a member since 1990.

The ACEC/PA Diamond Awards are presented annually to firms making prestigious achievements in the engineering field across the Commonwealth. The goal is to recognize engineering firms for projects that demonstrate a high degree of achievement, value and innovation.

To learn more about the winning project, click here.

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November 4, 2011
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held to Open Four New Bridges on Northeastern Extension

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Friday, November 4, to mark the official opening of northbound and southbound lanes crossing the Lehigh River and Pohopoco Creek, Carbon County. 

Photo: Turnpike Commission CEO Roger Nutt (center) along with other Turnpike officials and local dignitaries cut the ribbon marking the completion of construction of the new Lehigh River and Pohopoco Creek bridges.

The $101.6 million project, located just south of the Mahoning Valley Interchange on the Northeast Extension, was funded through the Turnpike’s self-funded 10-year capital plan to modernize more than 545 miles of toll highway. Improvements such as this will make way for a safer, more seamless traffic flow through this heavily traveled route.

The structures span a myriad of physical features, constraints and infrastructure. The bridges, constructed to be in harmony with the Pocono Mountains’ rich environment, are designed to have minimal impact on the rich and scenic waterways they traverse.

To accomplish project goals, the original design called for long, curved steel spans. Once the project was advertised, Northeast Prestressed Products, of Cressona, PA, contacted Borton-Lawson to develop the concept for a prestressed concrete alternative. In four weeks, Borton-Lawson conceived a viable solution, negotiated right-of-way acquisition and provided conceptual design to bidders. Eight months later, a new geotechnical program, Joint Permit amendments, and complete re-designs were completed and approved.

On bid day, the concrete alternative showed a savings of over $7 million compared to the as-designed steel structure. Walsh Construction, of Chicago, IL, was the low bidder at $101.5 million.

With strict focus on schedule, constructability and sensitivity to environmental features, Borton-Lawson developed the designs incrementally, securing partial approvals. This strategy allowed construction to commence as originally scheduled, without delay.

The bridges were completely re-designed and constructed one year ahead of schedule. The southbound structure was opened to traffic on August 9 and the northbound on November 4. Project completion, including demolition of the old structures, is scheduled for next year. Additionally, two state records have been set — largest caissons (11’6” diameter) and longest prestressed concrete beam (168’). Most importantly, the new bridges will provide safe, seamless traffic flow through this heavily traveled route of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

“We are very proud of our work on this project and are thrilled to see it through to completion. The future of the infrastructure in Pennsylvania relies heavily on the proactive approach we take today, which will shape the state of our transportation system going forward,” stated Thomas E. Lawson, P.E., P.L.S., Executive Vice President of Client Development and Quality.

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October 6, 2011
Herman Van Fleet, III, AIA, Welcomed as Senior Architect

Herman Van Fleet, III, AIA, joins Borton-Lawson as a Senior Architect with a concentration in health care design and concepts. Mr. Van Fleet possesses over 27 years of experience in the field of architecture, with previous employment at A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, D.E., as the Senior Health Care Facilities Management Consultant. While there, he actively managed multiple facilities projects for a 385-bed acute care children’s hospital.

Mr. Van Fleet is a licensed architect in Pennsylvania and is NCARB certified. He is also a member of the American Institute of Architects, National Council of Architectural Registration Board, Health Care Leadership Network of the Delaware Valley, Delaware Valley Health Care Council, IBC International, Pennsylvania Society of Architects, and National Trust for Historic Preservation.

"Herman’s deep understanding of the industry and specialized experience make him a superb choice to join our Architecture team," commented Christopher L. Borton, P.E., CEO. "His proven success in the healthcare market, paired with his ability to think outside the box, will be extremely beneficial to our clients."

Mr. Van Fleet received a bachelor’s degree in architecture/building engineering and advertising design from Syracuse University. He has also continued his education through the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business and the Pennsylvania State University. He will be working from Borton-Lawson’s Bethlehem office.

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September 23, 2011
John Morgan Hired as Director of Engineering Technology

In his newly created position at Borton-Lawson, Mr. John Morgan will develop standards, educate technical staff, implement new technologies and further improve efficiencies, also assisting in development of a long-term strategy to move the firm forward with engineering technologies.  Additional responsibilities will include managing the licensing and distribution of software, reviewing and monitoring of current design and drafting practices and developing a formal training program for technical staff.

Mr. Morgan has relocated from Virginia where he was previously employed with a regional firm. He has spent his career in the A/E industry and is well versed in resolving technology issues related to branch offices. His expertise is further tailored towards change management and efficiency in processes.
   
Mr. Morgan earned his Bachelor of Science in mathematics and computer science from Virginia Commonwealth University.

He is the Vice President of the Richmond AutoCAD Manifest (AutoCAD User Group) and a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, Autodesk User Group International and the James River Green Building Council.  He will be working from Borton-Lawson’s Wilkes-Barre office.

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September 1, 2011
Brian Akelaitis, P.E., Esq. Welcomed as Senior Project Manager

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August 5, 2011
Ben M. Sevenski Promoted to Client Manager

We are pleased to announce that Ben Sevenski, P.E. has been promoted to Client Manager. Since joining Borton-Lawson in May 2010, he has successfully managed projects for many of the firm's most significant clients within the Marcellus Shale sector.

In this new position, he will focus on enhancing and expanding client relationships, and managing requests from targeted clients engaged in infrastructure and Midstream development. Mr. Sevenski will continue to serve as a trusted technical resource for Borton-Lawson colleagues and clients.

"Ben has done a great job for our firm as we continue to make strides in the Marcellus arena. We are excited to promote him to this key position as we posture Borton-Lawson to best meet the needs of our clients," stated Christopher L. Borton, P.E., CEO.

Before joining Borton-Lawson, Mr. Sevenski served his previous firm as a Municipal Design Engineer for numerous Municipalities, Authorities and Commissions. He also gained significant experience in construction inspection for PennDOT that has helped to shape his professional path.

He is a 1997 Civil Engineering graduate of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, where he was a member of the University Rugby Team, a local fraternity and Student Senate.

Mr. Sevenski has been a registered Professional Engineer for the past five years. He works in Borton-Lawson's Wilkes-Barre office, and resides in Dallas with his wife, Megan, and two sons.

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July 15, 2011
Rachel Murawski Promoted to Director of Information Technology and Support Services

We are pleased to announce that Rachel Murawski has been promoted to the position of Director of Information Technology and Support Services. Since joining Borton Lawson in January 2011, Ms. Murawski has upgraded many of the firm’s technology requirements; including transitioning and expanding the firm’s databases, introducing best-in-class hardware capabilities throughout the six Borton-Lawson offices and enhancing infrastructure to better meet increasing needs.

In addition to overseeing the Information Technology department, her duties also include directing all Borton-Lawson Administrative and Support Services staff. This group is essential to ensuring client requests are met, as well as performing daily overall support for the firm’s professionals.

Ms. Murawski holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration/computer science from Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Her background includes systems programming, database administration and technical support management. Prior to joining Borton-Lawson, Rachel held the position of Senior Manager of Information Technology for Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre. Previous employers also include Cargill, Inc. and PNC Bank. 

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July 7, 2011
Frank Joanlanne Named Chairman of the Board of Borton-Lawson

Business executive Frank Joanlanne has been named Chairman of the Board of Borton-Lawson, a Wilkes-Barre-based architecture and engineering firm. In 2009, Joanlanne was the first and only outside director elected to hold a Board seat since the company was founded 23 years ago by Christopher Borton, P.E. and Thomas Lawson, P.E., P.L.S.

Mr. Joanlanne received his Bachelor of Science from New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business. He is presently the Vice President and General Manager, Pennsylvania Operations, for Frontier Communications Corporation. Frontier provides voice, data, and video services to residential, business, and wholesale customers throughout eastern and central Pennsylvania, as well as to customers in 26 other states. His background includes positions in technology, communications, insurance and finance, including 13 years on Wall Street.

He is active on the Boards of many community organizations including the United Way of Wyoming Valley, the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry and the Scranton Chamber of Commerce, among others. Mr. Joanlanne lives in the Back Mountain with his wife and 3 children.

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July 7, 2011
Borton-Lawson Welcomes New Shareholders

With the recent growth of the firm, Borton-Lawson welcomed new stockholders Chairman Frank Joanlanne, Tom Makowski, Esq. and Mark Boris, P.E., DBIA, joining Christopher Borton, P.E., Thomas Lawson, P.E., P.L.S., Thomas Maheady, P.E., Christopher McCue, P.E., Patrick Endler, AIA, LEED, Michael Wilk, P.E. and Joseph Gillott, P.E., DBIA as equity owners.

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May 23, 2011
Borton-Lawson Acquires Keller Consulting Engineers in Nazareth

Borton-Lawson is pleased to announce the acquisition of Keller Consulting Engineers, Inc., a Nazareth-based engineering firm.

This strategic growth will allow Borton-Lawson to continue to expand its client base in the Lehigh Valley and Southeastern Pennsylvania region, while continuing to provide excellent service through Keller that its clients have experienced for years.

Clients of the Keller firm, including the Borough of Nazareth, the Nazareth Municipal Authority and Lehigh County, will continue to be provided with consulting engineering services through Keller. In addition, Keller will now be able to provide an increased list of client services such as facilities engineering, architecture and automation. Borton-Lawson and Keller will integrate proficiencies and manage a seamless transition.

Kenneth McClain, of Borton-Lawson's Lehigh Valley location, will provide leadership within the Nazareth office. Additionally, Aaron Sisler, P.E., from Borton-Lawson, has accepted the role of Municipal Engineer for Keller governmental clients.

Donald Keller, P.E., founder of Keller, will continue to support the staff and clients as a member of the Borton-Lawson team to ensure a smooth transition of all work and client management activities.

"The addition of the Keller firm is an exciting step as we continue to integrate into new markets and expand geographically. While Borton-Lawson has had a presence in the Lehigh Valley for more than ten years, we are very excited about the additional growth opportunities with the established reputation of the Keller firm and Don Keller," stated Christopher Borton, P.E., President, Borton-Lawson.

With the purchase of Keller, Borton-Lawson brings the number of offices in Pennsylvania to six.

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May 10, 2011
Borton-Lawson Accepts MAEA Innovative Product/Service Award

Borton-Lawson recently received the Manufacturers and Employment Association (MAEA) Employers Excellence Award for Innovative Product/Service for work in the Marcellus Shale play. The awards ceremony was held at the Top of the 80's restaurant in Hazleton, PA.

By showcasing the company's growth, including the hiring of new employees, opening of offices in strategic locations, active participation in forums and interviews about the benefits of the Marcellus and various additional work in this arena, Borton-Lawson was determined the winner of this year's award.

Thomas Maheady, P.E., accepted the award on behalf of Borton-Lawson.

Photo, L – R: Mark Grochocki, Constituent Relations Office of Senator John Yudichak; Amy Rawlings, Executive Director, Allied Associations Group, National Association of Manufacturers; Timm Berger, District Office Manager, Office of Representative Doyle Heffley; Thomas Maheady, P.E., Industrial/Energy Market Sector Leader, Borton-Lawson; Darlene J. Robbins, President, NEPA MAEA; Andy Falco, Chairman, NEPA MAEA, Hydra-Tech Pumps.

April 18, 2011
Borton-Lawson Selected for MAEA Innovative Product/Service Award

Borton-Lawson was recently selected by the Manufacturers and Employment Association (MAEA) as the winner of the Employers Excellence Award for Innovative Product/Service for work in the Marcellus Shale play.

By showcasing the company's growth, including the hiring of new employees, opening of offices in strategic locations, active participation in forums and interviews about the benefits of the Marcellus and various additional work in this arena, Borton-Lawson was determined the winner of this year's award. Roughly 10 other applicants submitted entries in the category.

Thomas Maheady, P.E., Borton-Lawson's energy market sector leader, and also a member of the MAEA organization said, "We are thrilled to have been recognized for our work within the Marcellus arena. As the industry develops and evolves, we will continue to offer our clients best-in-class service to help them meet and exceed their goals."

Additional recipients of 2011 Employers Excellence Awards are M & T Bank for Community Involvement and Evans Delivery Company for Energy Efficiencies.

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April 11, 2011
Borton-Lawson Participates in Natural Gas Exploration and Development Panel

Borton-Lawson's Environmental Resources Business Unit Leader, Christopher McCue, P.E., recently participated in a panel discussion at the Annual Society of Landscape Architecture Conference, held at the Skytop Lodge, PA.

The topic of discussion was Natural Gas Exploration and Development: Planning for the Boom and the Bust. The panel, held on April 8th, explored the need for sound environmental planning and the ways this industry can help develop a sustainable balance between and economic benefits and environmental concerns, and will broach the rules landscape architects may play.

The discussion was lively and informative, and covered many different aspects of this complex topic, and how it might impact state and local government, business, industry, home owners and the state's infrastructure. Over 150 people were in attendance.

This presentation gave Borton-Lawson a unique forum to promote the positive activity in the Shale and discuss how landscape architecture fits into the scope of the Marcellus Shale Play.

"We are glad to participate in this type of forum and highlight the work that the Shale is bringing to our area," said Christopher Borton, CEO, Borton-Lawson.

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March 25, 2011
Thomas Lawson, P.E., P.L.S., Testifies Before Members of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Thomas Lawson, P.E., P.L.S., Executive Vice President of Borton-Lawson testified on March 25, 2011 before members of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee at Scranton City Council Chambers. Chairman John Mica, FL, Congressman Lou Barletta, PA, and Congressman Bill Schuster, PA, presided over the session which was intended to gather input on issues to be considered for the Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill to fund Highways, Bridges, and Mass Transit over the next six years. Mr. Lawson was asked to focus on innovative financing tools, expediting project delivery, programmatic reforms and establishment of performance standards because the Committee says we must “do more with less.”

In addition to written testimony, the Chairman allowed Mr. Lawson to speak at length on various issues. He addressed many of the topics on the agenda, but also took advantage of the time to stress the importance of adequate funding, considering the Industry has been doing more for less for many years. With oil, cement, steel, and other commodity prices on the rise, the purchasing power has been eroded at least 30% over the last ten years.

Lawson stated, "Efficiencies and innovation will help and we can all do better if government partners with the private sector to expedite delivery of projects, but that alone will not enable us to keep pace with the transportation infrastructure needs facing this country.  PennDOT is projecting a decrease in maintenance type projects, especially paving of our major highways due to the need to rebuild our aging bridge inventory coupled with decreasing revenue."

On a related Transportation Industry matter, this Spring Mr. Lawson will take over for Transportation Secretary Barry Schoch as President of the Pennsylvania Highway Information Association (PHIA). Understanding that our transportation infrastructure was mostly built over the past 50 years and is now reaching the end of its’ useful life, as President of PHIA Mr. Lawson will have responsibilities to lead the organization and spread the word about the massive transportation needs we face as a state and a country.

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March 23, 2011
New Employees Join Borton-Lawson's Team

Judith Bloom, CPA, comes to Borton-Lawson as a Senior Accountant, with over 20 years experience. Before joining Borton-Lawson, Ms. Bloom was employed by ParenteBeard as the Manager of the Small Business Department. She was responsible for supervising review and compilation engagements, preparation of financial statements and payroll and payroll tax returns. She is a graduate of King’s College with her Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Ms. Bloom is also a member of Leadership Wilkes-Barre’s Class of 2011 and will be working in the Wilkes-Barre office.

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March 14, 2011
GIS Discipline Formed; Client Portal Launched

Geographic Information Systems, otherwise known as GIS, allows data to be put together and linked to a location, helping to solve complex problems for clients. GIS capabilities are utilized in a variety of industries and provide powerful insight to help clients visualize, plan, share and manage information.

Along with analyzing and grouping information needed to make decisions, one of the most important functions of GIS technology is the ability to display this information effectively. GIS uses cartography, colors and symbols to bridge the gap between engineering technologies and complexities by displaying information in a clear, concise and easy-to-understand manner.

The Borton-Lawson GIS team is currently working on many projects, including terrain, stream crossing and proximity analysis, web-based project tracking, GeoDatabase driven data, spatially enabled process design/re-design and transportation management planning. Our GIS team members use additional mapping capabilities to support almost every market sector within the firm, either directly or indirectly. Due to a spike in the team’s workload over the past few months, the GIS group has been recognized as a newly-formed discipline within Borton-Lawson.

“The GIS group has matured into a self sufficient and robust support group for a number of various market sectors.  In the past it was seen, and used, in a very narrow scope of services. We see many opportunities for this group to manage challenging projects for clients, along with providing internal support to colleagues within the firm,” stated Christopher Borton, P.E., President and CEO.

Rob Burns, GISP, will be leading the charge as the Discipline Technical Leader of this group, reporting to Michael Wilk, P.E. Mr. Burns joined Borton-Lawson in June 2010, and will also serve as the GIS Discipline Manager.  He graduated from Salisbury University with his Bachelor of Science in geography & business and has applied geospatial technologies to a wide variety of industries while leading projects for engineering, environmental, transportation, federal, state, local and utility companies.

Additionally, Borton-Lawson has launched an interactive portal so clients and prospective clients can get a “real world” feel for the ways using GIS services can directly impact their business. Email GIS@borton-lawson.com for a custom log-in and password, and find out what our GIS team can do for you.

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March 9, 2011
Thomas Maheady, P.E., Named Energy Market Sector Leader

Borton-Lawson is pleased to announce Mr. Thomas Maheady, P.E. has been named the firm’s Energy Market Sector Leader. In addition to his new responsibilities, Mr. Maheady will continue to serve as the Market Sector Leader for the Industrial market.

Mr. Maheady has been designated as a Certified Energy Manager issued by the Association of Energy Engineers, and as a leader, encourages client interaction and an open design process. Mr. Maheady will be tasked with identifying new technologies and helping clients make marked improvements in utilization of their resources.

“Energy efficiency is a hot topic for many of our current and prospective clients, and there are many opportunities in this market sector. Tom is a great technical resource who can help clients make smarter decisions when implementing energy usage and efficiency solutions, and we are thrilled to have him out in front of this effort for Borton-Lawson,” stated Tom Makowski, Vice President, Business Development and Marketing.

Borton-Lawson was recently welcomed into the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Partnership by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The goal of the Partnership is facilitation and implementation of environmentally beneficial CHP projects. He and his team are trained in energy efficient modifications and he will oversee projects of this nature.

Mr. Maheady, a graduate of Villanova University, with his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, has been in the engineering field since 1979.

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February 28, 2011
Patrick Endler, AIA, LEED, Named Education Market Sector Leader

Borton-Lawson is pleased to announce that Mr. Patrick Endler, AIA, LEED has been named Education Market Sector Leader at Borton-Lawson.
Mr. Endler will continue to serve as the Market Sector Leader for Healthcare.

He is a registered architect and a 20 year veteran of the industry, with a diverse resume of school building and college campus projects.

From K-12 to higher education, Endler is knowledgeable about the design elements necessary to produce effective learning environments. He has produced designs for clients such as King’s College, Kutztown University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Scranton, Wilkes University, Dallas Elementary School and Northwest Area School District.

Mr. Endler’s responsibilities in this new role will position Borton-Lawson for success as the firm moves forward.

“Pat is a great technical resource in his field and brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. As Education Market Sector Leader, he will continue to focus on enhancing client relationships and developing new business,” stated Thomas A. Makowski, Vice President, Business Development and Marketing.

Mr. Endler is a LEED-certified professional and strives to incorporate “green” designs and energy efficiency into his projects. Mr. Endler is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, with his Bachelor of Science in Architecture. He has been with Borton-Lawson since 2000.

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February 23, 2011
Lenet J. Guidry Joins Borton-Lawson's Architecture Team

Borton Lawson is excited to announce Mr. Lenet J. Guidry, RA, CSI, CDT, NCARB has joined our growing team as a Senior Architect. Working with Senior Architect, Patrick J. Endler, AIA, LEED, Mr. Guidry will be responsible for oversight, development and execution of architectural documents. Using a detail-oriented approach, Mr. Guidry will be focused on strict quality control. 

“Mr. Guidry’s background in traditional discipline objectives, along with his history of successful project management makes him a strong team member who will actively contribute to the Architecture Business Unit’s success,” stated Christopher L. Borton, P.E., CEO.

Mr. Guidry earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Louisiana State University and has been in the field since 1997. He is active in the architectural community, currently serving as the Vice President Elect of the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) of Baton Rouge.

Mr. Guidry has worked on a variety of projects including banks, schools, churches, medical buildings, restaurants, residential homes and multi-purpose facilities. He is CDT and NCARB certified and a Registered Architect in several states.

Mr. Guidry can be reached at 570.821.1999, ext. 254 or via email at lguidry@borton-lawson.com.

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February 21, 2011
Len Smith, P.E., Named Discipline Manager of Borton-Lawson’s Drainage Group

Len Smith, P.E., has been appointed as the Discipline Manager of the Drainage Discipline. He will also continue to serve as the Discipline Technical Leader. In his new role, Mr. Smith will oversee the Drainage Group and provide insight and guidance on active projects.

Mr. Smith has been an important part of Borton-Lawson’s Hydrologic and Hydraulic Team, working on a diverse assortment of Borton-Lawson water resource projects over the years. His water resource experience includes stormwater planning studies, flood studies, stormwater best management practice design and dam analyses.

Recently, Mr. Smith oversaw the completion of the Valley Creek Watershed Stormwater Management Plan for Chester County. With the mouth of the Valley Creek located in the Valley Forge Historical Park, this exceptional value watershed is one of Pennsylvania’s most treasured and often-studied water resources. As such, Mr. Smith provided technical guidance to the Chester County Water Resource Authority for the project and developed technical analyses to evaluate proposed management strategies in the watershed.

In addition to his stormwater management experience, Mr. Smith has an extensive background completing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support transportation improvement projects involving waterways throughout Pennsylvania.

Recognizing this experience, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation hired Borton-Lawson to prepare portions of the PennDOT Drainage Manual. Upon completion of the Manual, Borton-Lawson and Mr. Smith were enlisted to teach courses on hydrology and hydraulics to PennDOT employees and its design consultants.

Mr. Smith received his Master of Science in water resources from Villanova University in 1997 and has been employed by Borton-Lawson since 2005.

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February 15, 2011
New Employees Join Borton-Lawson's Team

Douglas Begg joins Borton-Lawson as an Electrical Designer. Possessing over seven years of experience in the industry, Mr. Begg was most recently employed by the Active Army National Guard serving as an Operations Manager, a Recruiter, Career Counselor, Medical Instructor and Program Manager. Prior to that he worked at Brinjac, Kambic & Associates, Harrisburg, as an Electrical Design Drafter. He earned his associate’s degree from York Technical Institute in specialized technology and design drafting technology.

Carl McGloughlin, P.E., joins Borton-Lawson’s Lehigh Valley office as a Senior Bridge Engineer with over 12 years of experience. His background encompasses permitting processes and governmental work, designing bridge and roadway projects and preparation of bid documents, with experience in managing projects for Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the New Jersey Department of Transportation. He was most recently employed by Cherry, Weber & Associates, P.C., Phillipsburg, NJ as Assistant Director of Civil Engineering. Mr. McGloughlin earned his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Lafayette College and his Master of Science in civil engineering from Rutgers University.

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February 14, 2011
Expanding Our Marcellus Shale Services Throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania & Maryland

Borton-Lawson is pleased to announce an increase in staff and expansion of our geographic footprint throughout southwestern Pennsylvania and into Maryland. As we move into these geographic markets, we will remain focused on meeting client needs in a timely manner while maintaining technical excellence.

Since opening the Wexford, PA office in 2010, Borton-Lawson has seen substantial client growth in the Pittsburgh area. With the hiring of more surveying, environmental, GIS, land development and permitting staff in this area, we will continue to work on projects such as water intake facilities, water pipeline/pump stations, water truck loading station design and water impoundment design.

Additional Borton-Lawson offices are strategically located throughout Pennsylvania, in the heart of the Marcellus Shale region. Because of this, our team members have opportunities to develop significant and unique Marcellus component experience.

“We are thrilled to be a part of the Marcellus story. Within a few short years, our services in this market have become a major part of the company. We look forward to continuing our dramatic growth in this market in accordance with our strategic plan,” states Christopher L. Borton, P.E., CEO.

The Borton-Lawson team is currently working for a number of well-known businesses associated with the Marcellus Shale. Additional related services include site design and permitting, environmental services, wetlands delineation, automation/controls and surveying.

Due to expansion of capabilities and increasing workload, Borton-Lawson hired 36 employees in 2010, 20 of which were directly related to Marcellus Shale projects.

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February 7, 2011
Mark Boris, P.E., DBIA Named Architecture/Facilities Business Unit Leader

Borton-Lawson is pleased to announce Mr. Mark Boris, P.E., DBIA as Business Unit Leader for the firm’s Architecture/Facilities Business Unit.

Prior to his current position, Mr. Boris served as the operations manager for the transportation business unit.  Mr. Boris joined the firm in 1997 and over the years has progressed to positions of higher responsibility.

Mr. Boris has managed a variety of significant projects, including the Wilkes-Barre Streetscape Lighting Improvements and numerous PennDOT roadway and bridge projects.

Mr. Boris converts challenges into opportunities using a thorough management style, and strict attention to both detail and quality.  Mr. Boris will lead his team to foster a culture of continuous improvement known as Total Quality Management (TQM).

“I have no doubt that Mark will bring the same passion and operational efficiencies to the Architecture/Facilities business unit that drove the success of the transportation business unit,” states Christopher L. Borton, P.E., CEO.  “I am excited to be working with him as Borton-Lawson continues to expand its footprint and services in accordance with our strategic plan.”

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January 31, 2011
Thomas Maheady, P.E., Named Industrial Market Sector Leader

Mr. Thomas Maheady, P.E. has established superior credentials in his field and has been named Industrial Market Sector Leader at Borton-Lawson.

Maheady has been in the engineering field since 1979, and has successfully designed and supervised hundreds of projects that range in scope from concise technical studies to major construction projects with budgets in the tens of millions of dollars.

He has worked in all roles—from Lead Engineer to Project Manager—becoming extremely well-versed in the industrial and private practice environments, including mechanical systems, energy conservation, energy audits, cooling and heating systems and HVAC units.
He is designated as a Certified Energy Manager issued by the Association of Energy Engineers, and as a leader, encourages client interaction and an open design process. Along with the responsibilities in his new role, Maheady will remain a technical resource in his area of expertise and continue to focus on enhancing client relationships and mining new business.

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January 25, 2011
Patrick Endler, AIA, LEED, Named Healthcare Market Sector Leader

Patrick Endler, AIA, LEED was recently appointed as the Healthcare Market Sector Leader at Borton-Lawson. He is a registered architect and a 20 year veteran of the industry, with a diverse resume of hospital, manufacturing plant, federal building and housing authority projects.

Specializing in healthcare and as a LEED-certified professional, Endler is knowledgeable in the required provisions for hospitals and related structures.

He was the Project Manager and lead on the Geisinger Buckhorn Office Building project, overseeing the design of a three-story, 94,000 square foot state-of-the-art office space for Geisinger, sited outside of Bloomsburg.  The building design is welcoming, user-friendly, and most importantly, it gave the Borton-Lawson team a unique opportunity to produce an “affordably green” design.  This building is targeted for LEED Silver Certification in accordance with the standards developed by the United States Green Building Council. Borton-Lawson was recognized for this project in 2009 and awarded an ACEC/PA Diamond Award for Engineering Excellence.

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January 18, 2011
New Employees Join Borton-Lawson's Team

Jim Day, P.E., P.L.S. joined Borton-Lawson as a Senior Engineer in the Civil Business Unit. Mr. Day will be working out of Borton-Lawson’s Pittsburgh office and has lived and worked in the Pittsburgh area for over 20 years. His areas of specialization include water resources, surveying and land development.

Matthew Belmer, E.I.T. joined our Lehigh Valley Office. Mr. Belmer has a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Pennsylvania State University and most recently was employed by Boucher & James, Inc. as a Municipal Designer.

Also joining the Lehigh Valley team is Aaron Sisler, P.E., a graduate of Pennsylvania State University. He was previously employed by Boucher & James, Stroudsburg, as a Municipal Engineer. Prior to, he worked at Gwin, Dobson & Foreman, Altoona.

Gregory Wilson was hired as a part-time Senior Bridge Engineer in our Transportation Business Unit. Mr. Wilson has a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Pennsylvania State University and had been employed by Penn Dot (District 4-0) for over 25 years.

Rachel Murawski recently filled the position of Senior Director of Information Technology in the Wilkes-Barre office. She has a Bachelor of Science in business administration/computer science from Wilkes University. Her background includes systems programming, database administration and technical support management. Prior employers include Blue Cross, Cargill, Inc. and PNC Bank.

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November 4, 2010
Borton-Lawson Welcomed into Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Partnership

Borton-Lawson was recently welcomed into the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Partnership by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The goal of the Partnership is to facilitate the implementation of environmentally beneficial CHP projects.

The CHP Partnership is a voluntary program seeking to reduce the environmental impact of power generation by promoting the use of CHP. The Partnership works closely with energy users, the CHP industry, state and local governments, and other clean energy stakeholders to facilitate the development of new projects and to promote their environmental and economic benefits.

Companies, institutions and agencies involved in the partnership work to promote the benefit of CHP projects, calculate environmental benefits and facilitate project implementation. For more information about the Combined Heat and Power Partnership, click here.

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October 29, 2010
Borton-Lawson Participates in Panel Discussion on Economic Impact of Marcellus Shale Play

Borton-Lawson’s Vice President of the Marcellus Shale Business Unit, Christopher McCue, recently participated in a panel discussion co-hosted by the Marcellus Shale Coalition, the state Department of Community and Economic Development, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center and the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce. The discussion and presentations focused on job creation and development related to the Marcellus Shale Play. About 100 people attended the event, which was also simulcast as a webinar across the Marcellus Region to all members of the Marcellus Shale Coalition.

McCue’s presentation showcased Borton-Lawson’s job expansion which was directly correlated to involvement in the Marcellus Shale. Specifically, within the past year, Borton-Lawson has hired 35 new employees, of which 20 were directly related to the increase of work within the Marcellus Play. Borton-Lawson, a Northeastern Pennsylvania Architectural & Engineering firm also added two new offices within the past 12 months – in Towanda and Pittsburgh – which will support the growing industry.

McCue called the Wilkes-Barre-based firm a “story of a local company that’s been able to get involved in the (Marcellus Shale) play that didn’t have that industry-specific experience prior to the play developing.” McCue said development of the Marcellus Shale has given Borton-Lawson “a resume that we didn’t have a year and a half ago.” This presentation gave Borton-Lawson a unique forum to promote the positive activity in the Marcellus Shale region and further explain Borton-Lawson’s involvement and scope of work.

“We are glad to participate in this type of forum and highlight the work that the Shale is bringing to our area. We are experiencing the positive effects first-hand and are working diligently to help the gas companies remain environmentally responsible,” said Christopher Borton, President and CEO, Borton-Lawson.

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October 27, 2010
Borton-Lawson names Kenneth McClain Military Sector Leader

Kenneth McClain was recently appointed as Military Sector Leader at Borton-Lawson. He will lead the firm in its work with the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, Department of the Army, United States Army Corps of Engineers and other military entities. Focus will be on federal military programs such as Defense Base Realignment, Closure Commission and Grow the Army.

In addition to this role, Ken has served the last four years as the Transportation Division Manager at Borton-Lawson’s Lehigh Valley office located in Bethlehem, PA. He was previously employed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Engineering District 5-0 for 14 years as the Design Services Engineer and a Senior Project Manager.

Ken has spent his military career as a Combat Engineer performing several state and federal mobilizations. Currently, he is proudly serving in his 21st year with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as First Sergeant of the Headquarters Support Company, 103rd Engineer Battalion in Philadelphia. Ken has been a member of SAME since 2007, serves on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Highway Engineers and was appointed as a member of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission. He is a graduate of Bucknell University with his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

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September 21, 2010
Borton-Lawson Names Four New Vice Presidents

Borton-Lawson is pleased to announce the recent designation of four new vice presidents. Each will work with the Borton-Lawson Leadership Team and current vice presidents to achieve the firm’s strategic goals.

Mark Boris, P.E., has been named Vice President and will oversee the Architecture/Facilities team. Mr. Boris received his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the Pennsylvania State University and has been with Borton-Lawson since 1997. He has vast experience with PennDOT projects like bridge replacement/rehabilitation work, culverts, and retaining and noise walls.

Scott Bush, P.E., has been named Vice President, Structural Services. Mr. Bush received his Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the Pennsylvania State University and has been employed by Borton-Lawson for 18 years. He is experienced with industrial structures, bridges, precast culverts and retaining walls. Mr. Bush has also done work in the municipal field, such as evaluations and designs of flood control structures, stormwater, sanitary and potable water pumping stations, and new and renovated work to steel, wood, concrete and masonry framed structures.

David Summers has been named Vice President, Automation. Mr. Summers has his Bachelor of Electronics in electronic engineering technology from Durham College, located in Ontario, Canada. He joined Borton-Lawson in 1997 and has gained over 20 years experience in diverse automation and control systems. Mr. Summers has extensive experience in process, water/wastewater treatment, tracking, metering and pump control systems. He is well-versed in providing turn-key, customized solutions for clients’ user and functional requirements.

Mike Wilk, P.E., has been named Vice President. Mr. Wilk has managed environmental approvals for projects in Pennsylvania for over 20 years. He has served as Project Manager for numerous Marcellus Shale projects such as water intakes, well pad sites and pipeline projects. Mr. Wilk has extensive knowledge regarding state and federal regulations and has been with Borton-Lawson since 1991.

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July 20, 2010
Christopher Borton, P.E., Named Engineer of the Year

Christopher Borton, P.E., President and CEO of Borton-Lawson, was recently named the 2009-2010 Engineer of the Year by the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers, Luzerne County Chapter.

"The annual award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement in engineering," states Amy Daiute, Secretary PSPE Luzerne County Chapter." As President and CEO of Borton-Lawson Engineering, Chris continues to lead his firm, which has been instrumental in the success of many significant projects. The firm has also always been an ardent supporter of PSPE, and the chapter is honored to recognize Chris for his contributions to the engineering community and for his loyalty to PSPE and the profession."

Past winners of the award include: James Brozena, P.E., Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority (2008-2009); Thomas Lawson, P.E., P.L.S., Borton-Lawson (2007-2008); James A. Kerns, P.E., Qproq Engineering (2006-2007); and Walter Poplawski, P.E., A&E Group, Inc. (2005-2006).

This is not the first time one of Borton-Lawson's staff members was recognized for Engineering Excellence. The architecture and engineering staff is dedicated to delivering a quality product on every project and this is evident through the professional recognitions of Thomas Lawson in 1990, 1997, 2003, and 2007, and now Chris Borton in 2009.

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July 7, 2010
Borton-Lawson Expands Operations to Northern Tier

Borton-Lawson is proud to announce it has opened an office in Towanda, Pennsylvania to support the expanding natural gas play in the Northern Tier. The new office location will position the firm to provide timely architectural and engineering solutions to clients involved in gas development, new building design, existing renovations, municipal planning and water/wastewater systems throughout the Marcellus Region.

“As a result of the Marcellus gold rush, the Northern Tier is experiencing a tremendous amount of growth,” states Christopher L. Borton, P.E., President and CEO of Borton-Lawson. “This growth is placing a great amount of strain on the existing infrastructure of roadways, electric lines, and water and wastewater networks. People are calling out for more housing, bigger schools and expanded commercial development. Engineering and architectural firms like Borton-Lawson are providing the services necessary to properly plan and develop these structures, as well as improve the present infrastructure.”

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April 5, 2010
Borton-Lawson Honored With 2010 Vista Award

Borton-Lawson was recently honored by the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) for the firm’s design of a new critical care building at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. The Vista Award is a national mark of distinction that honors the important role teamwork plays in health care design and construction. The 2010 award was given to the Borton-Lawson team for its design of a facility that worked with a single purpose to deliver a state-of-the-art critical care building and met the needs of the community.

"The Vista Award is unique in that it recognizes a team working together with the ultimate goal of designing and developing a healing environment. By sharing a common vision and stated goals, team members overcome challenges presented along the way," explained Dana Swenson, PE, MBA, Senior Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer, UMass Memorial Health Care, and chair of the 2010 Vista Awards Task Force. "The team brought together by the Geisinger Health System clearly demonstrated this important facet of a new construction project. Ultimately, the real people to benefit from the team's hard work are the people of Wilkes-Barre who will use and work at the facility," he added. For detailed information on the 2010 Vista Award recipient and/or information on the 2010 Vista Award program, go to www.ashe.org.

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March 11, 2010
I-80 motorists don't have exclusive right to equity argument
by Christopher L. Borton

Over the past few years, as the federal government has evaluated Pennsylvania’s application to convert Interstate 80 into a toll road, opponents, generally from here in Pennsylvania’s northern tier, have consistently decried I-80 tolling as unfair. But I take exception to such a statement, understanding that most do not know all the details of our current situation.

As a regular Pennsylvania Turnpike traveler whose office and home are about three miles from the Turnpike’s Wilkes-Barre entrance, such claims of injustice annoy me, and they should irritate any Turnpike motorist who is already paying higher tolls today. After all, a good portion of our Turnpike tolls are helping to improve transportation in all of the 67 counties in our state…yes, even in I-80 counties.

We who travel the Northeastern Extension have been paying higher tolls for more than a year now. Tolls on the Turnpike increased 25 percent in January, 2009 and went up another 3 percent this past January. Nearly all the revenues from those increases have gone to help the Turnpike Commission meet its financial obligations to the state under Act 44 of 2007, the law that calls for the tolling of I-80. I wonder if other Turnpike users realize their tolls are paying for non-Turnpike bridge and highway improvements across the state?

Don’t get me wrong. I understand the need, and I’m willing to pay a bit more to support and improve transportation facilities statewide. (Act 44 revenues from toll-paying Turnpike travelers have already produced 1,005 miles of improved roadway and 153 bridge replacements across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.) But if we are in fact a Commonwealth — meaning, “for the greater good” — it puzzles me why some would so fervently object to such a necessary measure, especially when there are few practical options to generate the needed funding. And more importantly, why would they object to a system which would more equitably assess fees for use?

About 20,000 drivers use the Northeast Extension in our region every day, and roughly 500,000 people per day use the entire Pennsylvania Turnpike. So, if we can all dig a little deeper, perhaps the true injustice is that some I-80 travelers apparently believe they shouldn’t have to give a cent more for better infrastructure.

Anti-tolling groups and some elected officials have largely avoided honest discussion about the benefits of tolling. So I feel obliged to mention that, since Act 44 was passed, the Turnpike Commission has transferred to PennDOT about $2.3 billion (more than double the amount of transportation funding Pennsylvania received from the federal stimulus bill) enabling 310 improvement projects and helping to retain or create tens of thousands of jobs. This is money that you, the Turnpike toll payer, have provided over the past 30 months to pay for improvements on roads and bridges you may never travel.

In fact, the higher tolls my fellow Turnpike users and I are paying have allowed PennDOT to complete or start nearly $700 million worth of road and bridge projects across Pennsylvania in two years, including more than $107 million spent in the 16 counties through which I-80 runs. That merits repeating: Turnpike travelers have supplied $107 million for road and bridge improvements in the I-80 corridor.

We’ve heard predictions that tolls would be “devastating,” to the corridor. But several measures have been put in place to ease impacts. Creating a short-trip discount to let passenger vehicles with E-ZPass drive up to 60 miles without paying, placing the nine toll points to minimize diversion from I-80, and committing funding to make safety improvements to adjoining routes that see a boost in traffic should diminish the worries of those who live near I-80. Even truckers will qualify to receive a sizeable E-ZPass discount depending on their monthly usage.

Many opponents point out the negative impact tolling could have on the region and fail to mention the opportunities that would be created by a four-fold increase in capital spending on I-80. Few have the insight to exclaim the consequence if nothing is done. Even fewer are forthcoming with ideas on how they would come up with the crucial resources to maintain our highways, bridges and public-transit organizations.

Providing infrastructure to move people and goods is a fundamental function of our government and arguably its most important mission. As a professional who serves transportation-industry clients, I can tell you that, without new revenues to fund our aging infrastructure, our economy would falter and eventually could fail.

Any choice the government makes to increase transportation funding is going to have an impact; sadly, money doesn’t grow on the shade trees around our state capitol in Harrisburg. A majority of state lawmakers made a tough choice three years ago to help solve the problem of adequate funding for our crumbling ground-transportation network when they passed Act 44. Now, we need the support of Washington, D.C. to fully implement this solution.

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March 1, 2010
Borton-Lawson Welcomes Tom Makowski
as Vice President of Business Development
and Marketing

Borton-Lawson is pleased to announce that Thomas A. Makowski, Esq. has joined the firm as Vice President of Business Development and Marketing. He will be responsible for leading the firm-wide business development and marketing efforts.

"I've known Tom for over 25 years, being associated in a personal, as well as a business setting. Tom's drive, personality, and problem-solving abilities are a perfect match with the Borton-Lawson team. I look forward to these traits weaving into the fabric of Borton-Lawson to the benefit of our clients," said Chris Borton, President.

Tom is an industry and government relations professional with over 20 years of experience. His experience ranges from private law practice to directing government agencies, as well as performing corporate and industry relations functions for the nation’s largest student loan lender. Tom has served government on the local, state, and federal levels. He is highly regarded for building partnerships in the public and private sector, and for establishing outstanding community relations initiatives, policy, and strategy. Tom has also been active in the community, serving on numerous boards and committees. 

“This is a key hire to help us achieve our strategic objectives with our growth into the central and western part of the state. We believe Tom will provide us with leadership in the business development arena,” noted Christopher L. Borton, P.E., CEO.

Congratulations to Tom on his new position!

Tom Makowski's Cell: (570) 905-4951
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February 4, 2010
Borton-Lawson Accepts ACEC Diamond Award for Engineering Excellence for Geisinger's Buckhorn Office Building Design

At the ACEC Diamond Awards for Engineering Excellence Dinner at the Hotel Hershey, Borton-Lawson accepted an award for their design of Geisinger’s Buckhorn Office Building in the Building/Technology Systems Category. 

Patrick Endler, AIA, LEED AP and Richard Hardy, Director of Architecture and Engineering at Geisinger, accepted the award on behalf of Borton-Lawson.  Representatives from Alexander Building Construction Co., who provided the construction services on the project, were also able to attend the event. Geisinger has been very happy with this facility, and it is a terrific example of teamwork as well as communication between the entire design team, and working with the client to provide them with the best solution.

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January 2010
Borton-Lawson Opens Pittsburgh Area Office

As we look forward to bringing our expertise to the Greater Pittsburgh Area, Borton-Lawson proudly announces the opening of our new office in the Brooktree Office Park in Wexford, PA.

We are pleased to welcome Gary A. Runco, P.E., P.L.S., who will be the Pittsburgh Area Manager for Borton-Lawson. In this position, Gary will be responsible to grow Borton-Lawson’s presence in the Pittsburgh area by marketing all of our services to potential clients and managing the daily operations of that location. Before coming to Borton-Lawson, Mr. Runco was the General Manager for Metal Foundations, the Vice President-Domestic Operations at Paul C. Rizzo Associates, and the Regional Vice President at Wilbur Smith Associates.

He has been involved in the engineering and construction business for over 32 years, and he is extensively involved with professional societies such as ASCE, ASHE, and ABCD. Gary earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. He has his P.E. license in PA, WV, and SC and is a PLS in WV.

Congratulations to Gary on his new position!

Pittsburgh Area Office Contact Information:
Brooktree Office Park, 7500 Brooktree Drive, Suite 302
Wexford, PA 15090
Phone: 724.935.3110
Fax: 724.935.3112

Gary Runco's Cell: 412.848.9399
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November 2, 2009
Geisinger's Buckhorn Office Building Holds Ribbon Cutting for Staff and Community

Borton-Lawson's professional design team experienced a sense of pride and satisfaction at the ribbon cutting for Geisinger's Buckhorn Office Building.

Article by MICHAEL LESTER, Press Enterprise Writer
About $123 million flowed through the new Geisinger office building here in October alone. That's how much Geisinger's collections department hauled in during the health system's first month doing business across Route 42 from the Columbia Mall.

The office's 426 employees also answer an average of 4,000 calls per day, said Diane Smith, who trains operators at the three-story call center.
In fact, whenever someone has to schedule an appointment with a Geisinger doctor or clinic by phone, the call is likely answered and an appointment set by someone sitting at a cubicle here.

To make those calls go smoother, the new office features a sound-masking system. Tiny speakers built into the ceilings crank out a "whooshing" sound – sort of like an air conditioner – to drown out noise. That way, Smith said, when operators are on calls, there are fewer distractions. The voice of the caller is pretty much all they can hear.
And the caller hears only the voice of the operator.

Smith cited the sound-masking system as the most important improvement for employees. "It's amazing, with 4,000 calls a day, how quiet it is," she said. Digital "reader boards" are also being installed on walls. These are basically scoreboards that tell operators how many callers are on hold, which callers are next in line, and what medical departments they want to make appointments with. The boards also show "how long the longest waiting call is, in minutes and seconds," Smith explained.

The building also has a room where health system personnel can scan paper records into the health system's electronic medical record system, Smith said. To protect patient privacy, Geisinger limits the number of people who can enter the room, Smith said. Employees must have a key card to gain access. 'This is cool'

In addition to over 400 computers, the building is equipped with three Smart Boards in separate rooms for employee training. Smart Boards are modern-day chalkboards that project onto a large screen what appears on a computer screen. The building has conference rooms and a 120-seat cafeteria, where a local vendor sells meals. Smith said the building's water faucets and fountains have built-in filters so employees don't have to bother filtering what they pour from the tap.

Geisinger is also proud the building is "environmentally friendly," with occupancy sensors to minimize energy use in rooms not being used. And it has a monitoring system to reduce the amount of energy needed to heat and cool the building at times when it is not occupied.

Officials said the building's windows are designed to maximize the natural lighting that peeks in, another move to lower energy costs.
Unlike lease agreements Geisinger has for other offices, it owns the Buckhorn building, which is built on over 12 acres with about 500 parking spaces. "We want to have more of these. It means so much to the community's economy " CEO Glenn Steele said. "So this is cool."
Geisinger also transferred its billing and cash collection departments here from other sites. Employees were moved to Buckhorn from offices on the Geisinger Medical Center campus, from Geisinger Office Building II along Route 11 in Montour Township, and from the Wesner Building off Woodbine Lane in Mahoning Township.

The health system plans to renovate both of those now-vacant spaces and put them to some other use, said Kevin Brennan, chief financial officer. Brennan said there are no specific plans yet for those buildings. But he explained the plan for years has been to move non-clinical departments – those that don't deal with treatment of patients– to buildings separate from the GMC campus. 'Just as significant'
CEO Steele said the new building symbolizes the appreciation Geisinger's leadership has for its employees. "Without your great work, we could not deliver the great care that we do," Steele told hundreds of workers at a ceremonial ribbon-cutting Wednesday. "Every one of you makes a contribution, which is just as significant as our clinicians." Geisinger will likely expand its work force at the building, which has room for 600.
It cost $18 million to build and encompasses 93,000 square feet.
Contact Reporter Michael Lester at 387-1234, ext. 1311 or at mike.l@pressenterprise.net.

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November 1, 2009
Borton-Lawson Receives Award for Excellence in Professional Development from the Scranton Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce recently recognized Borton-Lawson for Excellence in Professional Development on October 27th at their annual awards luncheon. The award honors organizations that are committed to the professional development and training of their employees.

Borton-Lawson offers a wide array of programs for professional, managerial, and executive levels. Through its training, the organization assumes costs and supports continuing education, community leadership projects, corporate coaching, and executive training.

Borton-Lawson knows that it is important to increase and maintain its workforce’s technical, administrative, and managerial proficiencies. The firm employs Engineers, Architects, Designers, Detailers, Surveyors, GIS Technicians, CAD Operators, Environmental Specialists, and Administrative Personnel. Borton-Lawson seeks to continually improve its service offerings by equipping its staff with the best technical and professional training. The firm dedicates a large part of our budget to professional and personal development.  The programs Borton-Lawson hosts and supports center on customer service, technical knowledge, and leadership skills.

Visit www.scrantonchamber.com to learn more about the Scranton Chamber and their programs.

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