From the Plains to the Patch, Benefits of Construction Inspection

There is one saying that a newcomer will take to heart in western North Dakota, “Welcome to the Bakken.”  This quote often sums up the rapid pace of growth in areas of housing, infrastructure, energy, transportation, commercial, and industrial developments.  It also provides a means to take humor in the hard working atmosphere driven by…

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Mother Nature Wreaks Havoc on Transportation Systems

As you may have noticed, the weather has been pretty unpredictable across the Northwest for the past several weeks. Mother Nature can’t seem to make up her mind. One day it’ll be snowy and cold just like one would expect during mid winter, and a few days later it feels warm enough to be late…

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TD&H President Given Distinguished Patriot Medal

On February 14, 2014, Erling A. Juel was presented with the Adjutant General’s Distinguished Patriot Medal for his outstanding support of the Montana Air National Guard (MTNG) as the Chairman of the Great Falls Military Affairs Committee.  He assisted the community of Great Falls in recognizing the value of the MTNG and the United States…

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How Are You Planning for the Future?

RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING: Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) vs Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) Although all public utility owners are responsible for effectively operating and maintaining their infrastructure regardless of community size or available resources, significantly varying approaches exist toward forecasting, budgeting and implementing necessary improvements.  While densely populated municipalities with the financial capacity, skilled staff and…

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Annual Shareholders Meeting 2014!

Featured in this photo from left to right: Standing:Tony S., Rodney B., Wade D., David W., Erling J., David C., Keith W., Kyle S., and Doug P. Seated: Michelle B., Chris W., John J., and Steve M. This year’s annual shareholders meeting was hosted by our Spokane, WA, office. Our annual meeting unites our five main…

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Stormwater Management – What’s the Big Deal?

There are many things to consider when designing a new building, road or other structure including functionality, aesthetics and cost.  Among other things, it is important to ensure the building has enough parking and the road provides a safe driving experience; however, there is one aspect which can be easily overlooked: stormwater management.  We don’t…

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Why Hire a Landscape Architect?

Landscape Architecture is the bridge between the natural and built environment.  Landscape Architects aspire to create visually appealing and culturally meaningful places.  Landscape Architects have extensive training and education that provides us the technical expertise to understand the function of both the natural and built environments and the artistic design techniques that allow us to…

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