Two of our firm’s great team members, Jovi Torio and Les Beeghly, took it upon themselves to go for their certification as QSDs (Qualified SWPPP Developer) which will be able to develop and/or write a SWPPP. With this, they can also able to act as QSPs (Qualified SWPPP Preparer). Mr. Torio and Mr. Beeghly are…

In May 2011, Lars Andersen was approved by the Tulare City Council to work with the City on a road rehabilitation project. This project will employ some of the latest technology available for road reconstruction, Full-Depth Rehabilitation (FDR) with cement. The project, involving approximately 3 miles of roadway, will utilize FDR, which recycles the deteriorating…

As the Premier Civil Engineer and Design Firm involved in Accessibility related issues in the Central Valley, our firm feels it is our responsibility to keep our clients and friends updated on our findings in the field. With that in mind, we have created a monthly update in the form of our “Accessibility Newsflash” in…

At the Madera County Farm Bureau’s Annual Conference, the CEO of the California High Speed Rail (HSR), Roelof van Ark , came to discuss the affect the HSR will have on valley agriculture, focusing primarily on the issue of how the project will affect one of California’s key industries. Mr. Van Ark said in his…

Rebecca in our office was able to go the High Speed Rail event in the City of Los Angeles on Tuesday. This event was attended by nearly 2,000 individuals, many of which traveled from other countries to hear the presentation. Much of the event was dedicated to going over the roughly 1,100 responses to the…

Read more: http://www.fresnobee.com/2011/04/12/2348123/southeast-fresno-will-get-reilly.html#ixzz1JXmh1yCm City officials reassured nearly 100 residents of southeast Fresno on Tuesday night that Martin Ray Reilly Park will be built — but it might not have everything the city initially planned. Assistant City Manager Bruce Rudd told residents at a community meeting at Burroughs Elementary School that the initial design for the park…

Last year, Daniel Zoldak was made Vice President of the oldest Civil Engineering & Design Firm in the Valley, Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc. During his time in the position, he has assisted in the increase of revenue, expanded the business to include a bustling ADA Inspection component of Lars Andersen which has led to…

Lars Andersen & Associates, Inc. was named as the prime consultant for the Martin Ray Reilly Park in 2010. Unfortunately, budgetary concerns within the City have led to issues related to getting the park built. Our firm has been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to move forward on this park which could be so valued in…

The City of Clovis has been very active in addressing ADA issues in their City. Here is the information regarding what they are doing from their website: http://www.ci.clovis.ca.us/Business/Pages/ADAComplianceProgram.aspx. There may be some small things you can do to address ADA regulations without spending thousands of dollars. Attend a free educational workshop offered by the City of…