Russell Planning and Engineering

Russell Planning & Engineering Employee Recognized as 2012 Top 20 Under 40!

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:55:34 +0000

Engineering News-Record (ENR) Mountain States Region magazine has recently named RPE Project Engineer, Kelly Fearney, as one of the Top 20 Under 40.The twenty chosen professionals feature the region’s most talented and community-minded building and design professionals under the age of 40. The winners were judged based on their professional achievements, contributions to the community, their education, professional affiliations and industry involvement.

Kelly joined RPE in 2006 and quickly progressed from design engineer to her current position of Project Engineer. She is a Colorado Licensed Professional Engineer and is a certified LEED Professional. While at RPE she became a volunteer professional partner with Engineers Without Borders, Fort Lewis College Chapter. During her four years with the program she has worked on numerous projects mentoring students in the design of water and sanitation systems. Kelly’s passion for excellence has led her to continually and aggressively seek out training, experience, mentoring opportunities and industry contacts to better herself, her company, and her industry. Her recognition as one of the top in her field serves as validation for her hard work at Russell Planning & Engineering.

Winner of Small Business of the Year!

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:53:31 +0000

On January 19, 2012 Russell Planning & Engineering won the Durango Chamber of Commerce “Small Business of the Year” award. RPE was nominated and was one of three finalists for the award, the other two including The Ore House and April’s Garden. The award is part of a “Durango Rocks” campaign to promote and recognize citizens, businesses, and leaders of Durango. Some of the other local winners include Katharine Roser as Citizen of the Year, Animas Surgical Hospital as Business of the Year, Leland House/Rochester Hotel as Spirit of Durango Winner, Linda’s Local Food Café as Green Business Leadership Award, and FastSigns of Durango as Entrepreneur of the Year. Russell Planning & Engineering would like to thank our great boss, Mike Russell, our 14 dedicated employees, and the supportive community for a successful year!

RPE Employee Becomes Licensed as a Professional Engineer.

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:38:29 +0000

We are pleased to announce that one of our design engineers, Philip Rennhack, has become licensed as a Professional Engineer. Philip has been with Russell Planning and Engineering for almost 6 years. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Philip contributes to the design work on roads, water, sewer, drainage, and cost estimating for residential and commercial developments. Additionally, he assists with the management and design of municipal road improvements and construction administration.

Russell Planning and Engineering, Inc. now has eleven licensed engineers in their staff of eighteen.

Saguache Solar Energy Project

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:57:01 +0000

SolarReserve, a solar energy company based out of California, is hoping to build a pair of solar power plants in the San Luis Valley. Nancy Lauro, AICP, of Russell Planning and Engineering has been hired to assist the County through the permitting process. The project consists of two solar power towers, or receivers, that generate electrical power from sunlight. Thousands of concentrically arranged sun-tracking mirrors, called heliostats, reflect solar radiation onto the receiver tower, transferring the heat to molten salts, which would then be used to power a turbine. Each tower facility generates up to 100 MW of power.

Telluride Ski Resort – New Restrooms at Lift 5

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:36:45 +0000

This year, Telluride Ski & Golf is constructing new restrooms facilities at the top of Lift 5. Soon, a restaurant will be constructed there as well. Kelly Fearney and Bill Frownfelter, of Russell Planning & Engineering, designed the water system to serve the new restrooms and future restaurant. The water system includes a groundwater well, chlorination, storage, and pressure distribution. It is a public water system and construction approval was received by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

City of Durango Multimodal Master Plan

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:38:11 +0000

A team led by Russell Planning & Engineering (RPE) was recently chosen to assist the City of Durango in the creation of a Multimodal Master plan. RPE is excited about the opportunity to be a part of this plan, as many of our staff members utilize these facilities every day. The Plan will guide Durango Transit in enhancing and providing better connectivity between the City’s current transit, bicycle and pedestrian systems. The plan will strive to improve multi-modal travel options to employment sites, schools and other destinations. We are teaming with Mathew J. Zoll, AICP of Tucson, Arizona who brings many years of experience in developing award- winning pedestrian and bicycle friendly transit systems. We look forward to working with city staff and residents in the creation of a Multimodal Master Plan that will better serve the Durango community.

New GSA contract for traffic impact analysis at Lake Nighthorse

admin — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:33:46 +0000

Russell Planning and Engineering recently won a GSA contract to perform a traffic impact analysis for the Lake Nighthorse Recreation facilities. The study will investigate the impacts of potential recreational uses such as campgrounds and boating activities will have on the County Road intersections and the signalized intersection on US 160/550 near Bodo Park. The contract is with the United States Bureau of Reclamation, Durango field office and will involve coordinated efforts with the City of Durango, La Plata County, and Colorado Department of Transportation, Region 5 office.

Bike to Work

admin — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:46:14 +0000

Russell Planning and Engineering, Inc. is pleased to announce they recently won the City of Durango and Trails 2000 Clean Commute Day Challenge (formerly known as Bike to Work Week). RPE won the Small Business category out of 16 firms that participated. RPE is one of a couple civil engineering firms that compete head to head every year. 100% of our employees participated by using alternative modes of transportation by either biking, walking, carpooling, or riding public transit to work. Some of our employees come from all over La Plata County. RPE has won this event 4 of the last 5 years! Our bicycle rack has been full and our employees have continued the trend even after the friendly “competition”.

One of the goals of Bike to Work week is to reduce the amount of traffic on the roadways. As a company who performs many traffic studies, analyzing future growth within the area, we understand the importance of sustainable planning in our projects to accommodate alternative modes of transportation.

Congratulations TEAM RUSSELL!

Please find a short article at the following link: http://www.durangoherald.com/article/20110629/NEWS01/706299934/0/News01/They-got-around-low-emission-style

Multi-purpose Field Complex for the City of Durango

admin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:33:08 +0000

Russell Planning and Engineering, Inc. has teamed with FCI Constructors, Inc., DHM Design, Flanagan Architecture, and American Civil Constructors (ACC) to complete a design-build construction project for a multi-purpose field complex for the City of Durango, CO. The proposed facility is located on the Fort Lewis College Campus and will include four multi-purpose ball fields, restroom and concessions facilities, parking, and associated landscaping and walks. The project is on a fast track to begin construction this summer and completion slated for the Summer of 2012.

Mesa Verde National Park, CO

admin — Tue, 10 May 2011 23:15:47 +0000

Drew Chandler, PE with RPE was recently selected to be the Construction Management Representative (CMR) for the new Mesa Verde Research and Visitor’s Center. Through a contract with Alpha Corporation, RPE will provide CMR services on behalf of the owner, the National Park Service, Denver Service Center. This new project comes after the recent completion of the Mesa Verde $7.2 million water line project, which Drew also served as CMR. Construction of the 23,600 square-foot, $12.2 million dollar facility is being performed by PCL Construction Services, Inc. The new facility will incorporate cutting-edge green technology with a planned Platinum Leed certification level. The project is scheduled to be completed by October of 2012. We are very proud to be part of the this project and believe it will be a great addition to one of our nation’s finest National Parks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.