News
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Recognition for going 'Above and Beyond'
Congratulations to Keith Moore for being recognized by the good people at COPT Property Management Services, LLC. Keith has been recognized for going above and beyond the minimum requirements to ensure that the needs of COPT are met and even exceeded. William D. Hofmann, Senior Property and Environmental Services Manager for COPT presented Keith with a letter of recognition and a service award for his constant dedication to excellence. Mr. Hofmann graciously acknowledged Keith and the team at FSA for coming through in a pinch and for going 'above and beyond when the going is tough.'
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
EDC Welcomes Mr. Fred Frederick
Frederic M. Frederick was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission (EDC).
The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission welcomes Mr. Frederick to the Board of Directors as a City of Hagerstown representative. He will serve the unexpired term of R. Michael Deming, ending June 30, 2010, at which time Mr. Frederick will be eligible for reappointment to serve his first three-year term.
The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission is a county agency that provides assistance to new and expanding businesses throughout Hagerstown and Washington County, Maryland. The EDC interacts with a vast network of public, private and nonprofit organizations to address the business needs of the community, as well as attract new companies to the county.
Mr. Frederick believes community involvement is extremely important not only for himself, but for the team members at FSA. Joining the board of directors for EDC is just another example of personal, company and community growth through volunteerism.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
FSA Office Manager completes certification
Nikki Eichelberger, the office manager here at FSA, recently obtained an AMA Certificate in Management and an AMA Certificate in Human Resources Management through Hagerstown Community College Continuing Education office and in cooperation with the American Management Association. Congratulations, Nikki!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Beautification Committe Nominates One of our Own
Brett Whorely, a Landscape Architect for FSA, was recently inducted into the Hagerstown Beautification Advisory Committee. The Hagerstown Beautification Advisory Committee consists of citizens and professional who are dedicated to the development and enhancement of the City of Hagerstown. The Committee wants to make the City of Hagerstown a better place to live, work, play and visit by promoting various beautification efforts such as: façade improvements & signage, sidewalk plantings & window boxes, debris elimination & litter control, landscaping & fencing, and gardens & murals.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Trout stream dam removed in VA
FSA recently teamed with Environmental Services, Inc. to remove an abandoned mill dam in Sperryville, VA. Thornton River’s headwaters originate in the Shenandoah National Park and feeds a productive trout fishery in Rappahannock County. The property owners, Cliff Miller and John Genho with Eldon Farms, worked with Nat Gillespie, Director of Eastern Lands Protection for Trout Unlimited to fund the fish passage project. FSA and ESI began site surveys in the spring of 2009. The team prepared the design documents using Natural Channel Design principles. State and Federal permits were obtained to allow construction to begin in the fall. ESI and Shenendoah Streamworks, LLC started construction in the beginning of December. The project was completed on December 17th, 2009 which created additional fish habitat and removed migration barriers on this beautiful trout stream.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Township Engineers Seminar
Keith Moore of FSA recently attended the Municipal Engineers Fall Education Seminar in Reading, Pennsylvania. The day was dedicated to discussing the issues that face municipal engineers across the state of PA.
Of particular interest was the topic of Full Depth Reclamation. The idea behind this concept relates to road repair and allows the engineer to essentially reuse pavement and base material for pavement reconstruction projects. The process saves on material costs and on the costs of hauling base material.
Frederick, Seibert and Associates, Inc. represents the Borough of Greencastle as the Borough Engineer and is frequently involved in projects involving borough roads, infrastructure and stormwater management, amongst other things.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Ft. Ritchie Community Center achieves Gold
On October 5, 2009, the US Green Building Council (USGBC) awarded the Fort Ritchie Community Center the LEED Gold certification for the development of a more sustainable building. Corporate Office Properties Trust (COPT) is now responsible for ten LEED certified buildings and six of those have been given the gold designation.
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and its rating system judges a new construction project based on a list of criteria established by the USGBC. The rating system is established based on the number of pre-determined criteria met. Ratings include LEED Certified, LEED Silver, LEED Gold, and LEED Platinum.
A gold rating is a phenomenal achievement for any construction project and the team at FSA is proud to have been part of this endeavor. FSA in conjunction with COPT and the other members of the design team will continue to work diligently in this green building effort. Frederick, Seibert and Associates, Inc. strives to work with developers, local governments and organizations such as the USGBC to achieve more environmentally friendly and sustainable designs.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
FSA adds SEO to its services
Rob Holmes of Frederick, Seibert & Associates, Inc. has been recently recertified as a sewage enforcement officer (S.E.O.) by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Rob is a project manager for FSA and works in the Greencastle, PA office.
An S.E.O. is responsible for site evaluation, overseeing or performing site testing, reviewing designs, issuing permits, inspecting installations and evaluating malfunctions for on-lot sewage systems.
Fred Frederick, president of Frederick, Seibert & Associates, Inc. stated that every township is required to have a primary and secondary S.E.O. Employees at FSA continue to broaden their scope of experitise through continued education and certifications.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Mayor awards FSA Beautification Award
The Mayor and City of Hagerstown, through the Hagerstown Beautification Advisory Committee, has awarded Frederick, Seibert and Associates with a 2009 Highlight Hagerstown Award for Non-Residential facilities. The award is given in appreciation for efforts in beautifying the property. The aesthetically pleasing facade of 128 S. Potomac Street has been described as enhancing the streetscape of the City of Hagerstown. FSA proudly accepted the award at a banquet ceremony on August 25th.
Monday, July 20, 2009
FSA in the News
Frederick, Seibert and Associates, Inc. made the news in May concerning a design for multiple rain gardens at Mount Aetna Adventist Elementary School in Hagerstown, MD and at Greenbriar Elementary School in Boonsboro, MD. The projects were funded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust and The Beaver Creek Watershed Association (BCWA). They were overseen by the BCWA. See the complete Herald Mail article at: http://www.herald-mail.com/?cmd=displaystory&story_id=223675&format=html
Friday, May 29, 2009
Check out FSA's new website!
Frederick, Seibert and Associates, Inc. team members have joined forces with Axis 80 Interactive to develop a new website. Utilizing the latest in website development software, Axis 80 provides a new twist on the classic FSA look. Because FSA is a company that is continuously growing and changing, the website will evolve as well. Keep your eyes open for news and project updates as we continue to grow!