The National Life of Vermont campus had stormwater conveyance and discharge systems that flow over steep banks and connect into the municipal system on Memorial Drive. Over time, flow through a section of the corrugated metal pipe began to leak at the joints causing erosion around and undermining of the pipe. D&K evaluated existing conditions,…
D&K provides civil, structural, mechanical, water resource, dam, environmental, and geotechnical engineering and permitting assistance to support maintenance and upgrades to a Northeast-focused hydroelectric utility. Project types include penstock inspections, power generation and project redevelopment studies, new fish passage systems, fish passage system maintenance, FERC licensing support services, permitting assistance, survey, substation and lattice structure…
Green Mountain Power (GMP) is a private electrical utility provider that maintains much of Vermont’s electrical distribution and hydroelectric power-generating infrastructure, solar farms, and natural gas cogeneration facilities. As GMP has grown through expansions and small utility provider acquisitions over the past 20 years, D&K has supported approximately 200 projects, and we continue to provide…
Located near the I-89 and I-91 junction, White River Toyota sought to upgrade its dealership lot by adding 359 parking spaces, an internal-use vehicle fueling station, and a vehicle wash facility. D&K provided multidisciplinary design of water distribution, sewer and stormwater collection systems, stormwater treatment and detention pond, parking surfaces, internal sidewalks and connections planned…
For an 11-acre, municipally owned parcel along Sunderland and Pit Roads, D&K provided wetland delineation, design, and permitting services for a new municipal office building. The one-story municipal office building is approximately 3,000 SF and has on-site water and wastewater disposal. Our engineers developed alternative site plans, coordinated with the state and federal regulators, and…
A small village with an unusually high number of recreation facilities and historic commercial concerns, Bethel sought to improve its streetscape, wayfinding, and access for persons with disabilities. To address these issues, D&K’s planners developed a first-of-its-kind accessibility plan for a Vermont community. The plan included design guidelines to help businesses improve access for patrons…
The Town of Fairlee needed a master plan for infrastructure and streetscape improvements and a detailed transportation and commerce plan to meet the needs of a year-round community with diverse age demographics. D&K worked with town officials and stakeholders to develop a plan to prioritize the next steps for safe multimodal travel by conducting a…
Since 2018, DuBois & King has provided planning, design, and construction phase services for projects at LRU. Projects have focused on adding and upgrading commercial service, reconstructing runways, improving taxiways, enhancing terminal and landside elements, and conducting improvements that aim to reduce maintenance needs, facilitate enplanements, reduce operating costs, and improve safety.
As the result of a fire that partially engulfed a 45-room, wood-framed hotel building, the Bluenose Inn required substantial repairs. D&K supported the owner and the architect by providing fast-tracked survey, site design, permitting assistance, and coordination with municipal officials, as well as mechanical and electrical engineering for 21 suites and parking for 88 vehicles….