New Survey Manager: Gary Zanolini
We are pleased to announce, Gary Zanolini has been promoted to Survey Manager. Mr. Zanolini is a shareholder of the Corporation and has been with us since November of 2003. He has over 25 years of land surveying and construction stakeout experience throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Gary earned this promotion through his work ethic, […]
The Benefits of Roundabouts in Traffic Operations
Has a roundabout or traffic circle recently appeared in your area? You might remember, Pennsylvania’s first roundabout appeared in Richland Township, Bucks County. Designed by Carroll Engineering, it featured a 20-foot-wide concrete apron and connected Old Bethlehem Pike and Station Road. But, what are the benefits of roundabouts? To start, roundabouts improve safety, reduce vehicule speeds […]
How County Governments Are Engineered for The People
What is a County? It’s no secret that the history of the United States of America can be seen as a prolonged struggle to define the roles and powers of our governments at the local, state, and federal levels. In the United States, there are over 89,000 local governmental units. There are other forms of […]
Ancient Engineering: The Brilliance Behind Italian Bridges
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]If you’re like most people, when you hear about Italy your brain thinks of pizza, pasta, or espresso. One thing that you might not think about is engineering! Have you ever heard the phrase, “all roads lead to Rome”? That’s because the Ancient Romans took the art of logistics to another level. They revolutionized […]
Dry Well Installation & Seepage Pit Design – The Basics
In a recent blog post, “What Is a Rain Garden?” we asked readers if they knew where water goes when it rains. It’s easy to assume that stormwater runoff is captured, treated, and returned to waterways, but that isn’t typically the case. If stormwater isn’t managed, it has the potential to cause building foundation issues, […]
Commercial Rain Gardens: Why You Should Add Them To Your Next Project
Do you know where water goes when it rains? If you’re like many people, you might assume that stormwater runoff is captured, treated at a water treatment plant, and then returned to waterways. But runoff from storms is actually not treated before it reaches waterways. Not only that, but it often picks up contaminants such […]
Environmental Engineering: The Real Impact
The Real Impact of Environmental Engineering As humans, we’ve always engineered our environment to some extent. From the early days of civilization and finding ways to safely acquire freshwater… to building cesspits to collect wastewater and sewage to prevent water pollution. We’ve always placed great importance on the safety and health of our communities, surroundings, […]
CEC Webinar Replay: Get On Point With 3D Laser Scanning In Your Municipalities
In this previously recorded webinar presented by Pennslyvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) and Carroll Engineering Corporation, viewers will learn how your municipality can accelerate project completion, reduce costs, and utilize data collection for future developments with the help of 3D Laser Scanning. This webinar will explore the 3D Laser Scanner equipment and software, […]
Construction Administration and Observation: Why They Are Crucial For Successful Projects
Construction Administration and Observation: Why They Are Crucial For Successful Projects If you’ve heard of construction administration and observation, you’ve probably wondered what these services really have to offer. Will having someone coordinate the administration and construction of your project really have an impact on its success? Often overlooked during the construction process, construction administration […]
What Is GIS and How Can It Benefit My Project?
What Is GIS and How Can It Benefit My Project? If you’re new to the field of GIS and aren’t sure where to start, you’re not alone. If you’re like most people, you’ve probably done what most people do when they’re unfamiliar with a topic and performed a cursory Google search. And said Google search […]