MD 32 Phase 1 Design-Build Wins the MDQI MDOT SHA Award Over $5M.
The MD 32 from MD 108 to Linden Church Road Design-Build project was procured with an A+B bid including a schedule component. This resulted in an aggressive schedule for which the design-build team (DBT) met or surpassed the design and construction milestones. The project included coordination between the owner, MDOT SHA, Howard County which had a funding component and local road connections coordination, BGE and Verizon as utility owners that required relocations, Concrete General as the contractor, and WRA as the designer.
WRA Welcomes Brad Myers.
Brad has spent the past 14 years with the Maryland Department of Transportation, State Highway Administration. His most recent assignment was as the Construction, Operations and Maintenance Manager for the 9 billion dollar I-495 and I-270 P3 program. Prior to that he spent 5 years in maintenance as the Resident Engineer managing Carroll County highway operations and as the District Operations Engineer for the District 5 Maintenance team.
2020 Spring Career Fair Schedule.
Our campus tour is starting soon. Stop by, introduce yourself, and learn about the internships and entry level positions available at WRA.
WRA Named Top Workplace.
WRA was named a Top Workplace in Baltimore for the 5th consecutive year, and we want to thank our employees for their contributions! Read more…
Spreading Holiday Cheer.
Architecture, Structural, Marine, Construction Management, Human Resources, and Security donated and stuffed 32 overflowing stockings for the Soldiers’ Angels. Some will be sent to VA Hospitals and others will be sent to soldiers living overseas.
Net Zero Grounds Maintenance Facility.
WRA has been awarded the design of a Net Zero Grounds Maintenance Facility for the Lake County Forest Preserve in the Chicago area. WRA is a subconsultant to Williams Architects of Itasca, IL. WRA will be responsible for all planning, conceptual design, equipment procurement and coordination support with the design team.
Pittsburgh Regional Office Wraps Up Grand Cayman Project.
Lindsey Ulizio and Scott Thompson-Graves had a productive week on Grand Cayman evaluating potential short-term solutions to alleviate growing congestion on the island. This trip was WRA’s sixth to Grand Cayman over the course of the project to develop and apply a Travel Demand Model and Traffic Operational Analysis Model for the island. The visit began with WRA’s presentation of potential improvements to Premier Alden McLaughlin, Jr. and members of the Caucus, and culminated with a helicopter tour of the island to view congestion that has grown since the project began.
Richmond Office Raises Money for BCRF.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the Richmond office raised $1,350.00 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). 90% of all donations made to BCRF go to finding ways "to prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world's most promising breast cancer research."
PGAV Architects Teams with WRA for Missouri Water Service Center.
WRA, a subconsultant to PGAV Architects, is part of a team recently awarded the final design of the Kansas City, MO Water Services Center. The project will replace the existing complex with all new structures and yard components. The design will have heavy emphasis on phasing as the complex must stay operational throughout construction. The estimated construction value is $200M.
WRA Assists to Consolidate Maintenance Activities in NYC.
WRA, as a subconsultant to Urbahn Architects in New York, is completing a master plan for the New York City Fire Department to consolidate all maintenance activities. The recommended solution is a 600,000 square foot facility with 7 floors of maintenance and vehicle storage. The construction estimate is $1.2B.
Photo Courtesy of Urbahn Architects.
