Two of EV’s administrative team went on a snowy tour of 65 Oakledge. Meg Dowling and Katherine Rudzki were led by Bob Neeld through this single-family home. It is the size of a medium commercial building. First stop was through a makeshift doorway into the garage. The team wandered through halfway finished hallways, stepping over
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Libraries Sweep the 2020 Best of the Best Awards
February 24, 2020
Two EV projects won Efficiency Vermont Best of the Best awards at their Better Buildings By Design conference. The Pierson Library (Vermont Integrated Architecture) in Shelburne, Vermont and the Worthen Library (Wiemann Lamphere) in South Hero, Vermont both won awards for energy efficiency. According to a recent Gallup poll, library attendance has outpaced trips to
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Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences – Canopy Walkway Ribbon Cutting
October 14, 2019
Have you ever wanted to explore through the trees like a bird? Well, now is your chance! This past Saturday, the Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences Forest Canopy Walkway opened with a ribbon cutting. Engineering Ventures provided permitting assistance for this impressive structure. EV’s very own Erik Christman, who works in our Lebanon office, attended
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Engineering Ventures Competes in the Vermont Pumpkin Chuckin’ Festival!
October 7, 2019
On Sunday September 29, 2019 the sun was shining and the air was crisp in the mountains around Stowe, Vermont. The early fall foliage was rustling in a light breeze. All was calm and peaceful. But, not for long! The field behind the Stoweflake Mountain Resort was preparing for a bombardment of epic proportions. Building
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Groundbreaking in Hartford, VT
July 18, 2019
Tyler Barnard, EI has been with Engineering Ventures since May of 2018. Since then he has been involved with many projects that have helped shape the future of Vermont. One of these projects is a new car dealership being built in Hartford. Tyler went to the groundbreaking of this site last week, and shared his
Expanding the EV Schenectady Office
June 14, 2019
Schenectady, New York – Engineering Venture’s office in Schenectady is expanding twofold. Mark DeCrescente, P.E. is moving from our Burlington location down to the New York State Capitol Region. He will be assisting Michael Dussault, P.E. with projects in and around the Capitol. Mark has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University
National Pet Month – May 2019!
May 16, 2019
Engineering Ventures’ offices are pet friendly to say the least. Not many days go by without seeing a dog roaming the halls or lounging beneath their owners’ desk. Even if someones’ pet stays at home, they are still a part of EV’s extended family! Because May is National Pet Month, we wanted to highlight the
EV Spring Retreat 2019
March 15, 2019
Here’s a good one: how many engineers does it take to get out of an Escape Room in 60 minutes? The Engineering Ventures crew, representing all three offices, took a day from our usual work for a company retreat. Not only was it a celebration of our 25th year as a company, but it encouraged

Efficiency VT Announces – 2019 “Best of the Best” Awards
February 14, 2019
Feb. 12, 2019 – Burlington, VT By: Jeff Buell, Efficiency VT (Photo Credit to The Putney School) Efficiency Vermont has recognized eight Vermont building professionals for excellence in designing, building, and renovating energy efficient and sustainable buildings. Winners of the annual Best of the Best awards were announced last week at the Better Buildings by Design conference, the Northeast’s premier design and construction conference.
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Engineering Ventures Announces Three New Owners
February 5, 2019
We are pleased to announce the addition of Matthew Ernst, P.E., Clark Agnew, P.E., and Michael Dussault, P.E., as Owners. The individuals in the photo (L to R) are Matthew Ernst, P.E., Clark Agnew, P.E., Mike Dussault, P.E. Mike Dussault, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer/Principal, leads the Engineering Ventures office in Schenectady, NY. He has 20
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VIA Collaborator Spotlight: Bob Neeld, President of Engineering Ventures, P.C.
January 31, 2019
VIA appreciates when our consultants are as committed to an integrated process as we are. Bob Neeld, President of Engineering Ventures, P.C., is one such consultant; he understands, supports, and contributes to our collaborative, inclusive approach to design. Bob’s 30+ years of experience with projects both large and small, and his deep understanding of how
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Fun Food at Work with a Meat Pie Competition
January 30, 2019
Today’s lunch was a fun meat pie competition amongst 5 EVer’s who baked their favorite recipes and were tasted and voted on by the entire team. Nachomamma’s Mexican Meat Pie was the winner with the highest scores in name, taste, crust and originality. Uncle George’s Tourtiere (GF) Grand-mère’s Québécois Tourte à la Viande Mini Mushroom
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Live Video at Performing Arts Center
January 16, 2019
Check out this live video of the construction project in progress at the Performing Arts Center in New York. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqdkN59UteN34HKcDNf5_3Q/live

Shelburne Town Center Structural Steel Takes Shape
January 2, 2019
The structural steel is nearly complete and the library wing addition is taking shape as construction continues at the Shelburne Vermont Town Center. This project includes renovations and additions to the 1920’s historic municipal complex buildings including a new library addition and renovations to the Town Hall. Please see the Town’s website for more information
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2019 Brings Celebration
December 31, 2018
This new year is especially exciting as we are celebrating 25 years of engineering places to live, learn, work, play and heal. Over this quarter century, we have forged strong relationships and collaborated with many amazing partners, clients, colleagues, and agencies to bring thousands of amazing projects to life. Each month, we will celebrate the

AIA VT Announced Excellence in Architecture Design Awards
December 31, 2018
Bob and Peter had a wonderful time celebrating at the AIAVT Design Awards Banquet this December with many of our partners and friends. Engineering Ventures provided structural engineering services for the following award winning projects: Red Clover Common Housing by gbA. This multi-family residential project won 2nd place for the Peers Choice Award. Birdseye
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North Country Performing Arts Center, NY
December 6, 2018
Here are some aerial progress pictures of the new building underway at the Performing Arts Center for the North Country School campus in Lake Placid, NY. EV is providing structural & civil engineering services to Maclay Architects for this new 10,000 sf building. Photos Courtesy of Neagley & Chase

Infiltration System at Dartmouth College, Dana Hall
December 3, 2018
These photos, taken on November 27th, show the first of 5 new rows of Oldcastle Stormcapture Infiltration units being installed to form a new infiltration system at the Dartmouth College, Dana Hall project designed by EV. This system was designed to not only treat the project area’s stormwater, but also replace treatment that was displaced
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Ceres Statue Raising at VT State House
December 3, 2018
Clark Agnew, P.E. and Sara Dorr, E.I., took a trip to the VT State House last Friday to observe the Ceres statue raising. They loved seeing their structural engineering design in action as the yellow temporary lifting steel structure and internal steel support mast provided enduring stability for her return home to the top of the

Channing Cox Biofiltration Systems, Dartmouth College
November 26, 2018
EV provided the civil engineering and permitting services for all phases of the Channing Cox parking lot improvements at Dartmouth College including 3 FocalPoint brand biofiltration systems with an expanded R Tank. Check out this great video of the installation of these new biofiltration systems.

VINS Canopy Walk
November 26, 2018
“On Thursday, November 8, 2018, the Vermont and New Hampshire Sections of ASCE met at Hotel Coolidge for a joint dinner meeting to discuss the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) Forest Canopy Walk. With nearly 50 in attendance, Tom Weller, lead project architect of Weller & Michal Architects, and Chris Collier of VINS, presented

EV Recruiting at UVM
November 8, 2018
Matt, Peter, Alex, and Trish, were in good company last night networking at the UVM CEMS Networking Night. Thanks to the organizers and students for making this a fun event.

Groundbreaking at GEOKON
November 8, 2018
Another great project has come to life. The new GEOKON building had it’s groundbreaking ceremony in Lebanon, NH yesterday. Engineering Ventures provided the structural, civil and permitting services for this great project from programming though construction.

Where is this beautiful stairway?
October 22, 2018
The answer is in Warren, NH at the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge. Moosilauke Ravine Lodge is owned by Dartmouth College as a getaway for new students, alumni, and the public to have outdoor adventure, gatherings, retreats, meals, and lodging. With large entertaining spaces indoor and out, a gourmet kitchen, and several guest rooms, it is a