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Bob Hedman Earns His WELL AP

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We are pleased to announce that Robert V. Hedman, PE, LEED AP BD+C, Principal at Kohler Ronan Consulting Engineers, has earned his WELL AP credential. This new certification denotes expertise in the WELL Building Standard, and a commitment to advancing human health and wellness in buildings and communities. Congratulations Bob!

Talya Santillan WBC’s 2018 Outstanding Women

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Talya Santillan, PE, LEED AP has been selected as one of the Women Builders Council‘s (WBC) 2018 Outstanding Women. We are proud of her commitment to increasing diversity and expanding the role of women in the architecture, engineering and construction industry, as well as her constant demonstration of leadership within the field of engineering. Talya is a member of the New York Chapter of Professional Women in Construction (PWC) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Congratulations Tayla!

UConn Hartford Wins Connecticut Preservation Award

By KR Projects, Awards, Team Members, Events

Kohler Ronan is honored to be the recipient of a Connecticut Preservation Award – Award of Merit by the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation for the rehabilitation of the Hartford Times Building. The façade of the building was restored and integrated into the new UConn Hartford campus which has contributed significantly to the revitalization of downtown Hartford. 

Partners Craig Razza, Steve Lembo, and Rory Ronan were in attendance.

For the full list of award recipients, click here.

Max Chien

Associate Max Chien Featured in Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine

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Associate and Senior Mechanical Engineer Max Chien, PE, LEED AP was featured as a respondent in Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s article entitled “Designing Efficient K-12 Schools.” The article examines the need for more technologically advanced educational facilities as well as engineers’ responses to that need given the digital environment in which today’s children find themselves.

Read the full article here.

Hayes Theater Lighting Ceremony

By Events, KR Projects, Team Members

The lights are on at the Hayes Theater and our engineers were thrilled to have been part of the lighting ceremony this morning. The event celebrated the official opening of the newly-renovated Broadway theater, formerly the Helen Hayes Theatre.  Our engineers designed comprehensive MEP/FP systems in support of infrastructure upgrades and significant renovations to both back-of-house and front-of-house areas. Dating back to the early 1900s, the venue is rich in theatrical history and stands as a testament to old Broadway.  Out team is delighted to have contributed to the theater’s future longevity.

Pictured: Project Engineer Neal Hasrajani, Associate Madhav Munshi, Partner Steven Lembo, Senior Associate Joseph Amato, and Associate Joe Ianni.  

Kohler Ronan 2017 Promotions

Announcing Kohler Ronan 2017 Promotions

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At this time, we would like to acknowledge several Kohler Ronan team members for their incomparable commitment to excellence in the field of engineering, their exemplary dedication to both firm and client, and their inspiring leadership which serves to encourage the entire staff. Please join us in congratulating our newest Partner, Principal, Senior Associates, and Associates. We wish them much continued success!

Partner

Erik Bodelsen, PE

Associate

John Fusco, PE

Principal

Talya Santillan, PE

Madhav Munshi

Associate

Madhav Munshi, BEMP

Joseph Amato

Senior Associate

Joseph Amato

Associate

Pearl Odu, PE

Edward A. Ruggiero

Senior Associate

Edward Ruggiero, RCDD, TLT

Kohler Ronan Tops-off the Bethel Police Department

By Events, KR Projects, Team Members

Senior Mechanical Engineer John Fusco and Office Manager Daniela Enkelmann joined Downes ConstructionJacunski Humes Architects, members of the Bethel Police Department, and others at Tuesday’s topping-off beam signing ceremony for the new Bethel Police Department in Bethel, Connecticut.

The 22,000 square-foot, two-story police station will include administration offices, a physical training area and locker rooms, prisoner processing and holding cells, a 911 call center, and an indoor firing range.

Kohler Ronan provided comprehensive MEP/FP Engineering and Technology Design services for the project.

The police station’s expected completion is set for the spring of 2018.

New UConn Downtown Campus

UConn Opens New Downtown Campus in Hartford

By KR Projects, Team Members, Events

The University of Connecticut opened its new campus with a ribbon cutting ceremony in downtown Hartford. The new building represents the fulfillment of two goals: 1) creating a centrally located campus for the UConn Hartford students and faculty and 2) revitalizing the Front Street District by incorporating the previously vacant Hartford Times Building into the architectural fabric of the city.

“It will be part of the backbone of Hartford: a place of learning, engagement, and discovery, and a vibrant part of this neighborhood and the capital city as a whole,” said UConn President Susan Herbst.

The new building totals over 230,000 sf and accommodates classrooms, common spaces, academic department offices, science laboratories, student café/casual dining areas, and retail spaces.

Partners Rory Ronan, Joseph Lembo, Craig Razza, and Steve Lembo, along with senior project engineers, attended the ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of the new campus.

To learn more about the project, please click here.

Robert Hedman Presents at SCUP

Principal Robert Hedman Presents at SCUP

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Congratulations to our Principal Robert Hedman, PE, LEED AP BD+C for a successful panel discussion at SCUP-52 in Washington, DC. Bob presented “How We Prepared Thomas Jefferson’s Rotunda For Its Third Century” with John G. Waite Associates, Architects and the University of Virginia. We are proud of his dedication to the field of engineering as well as his commitment to the restoration of historic landmark buildings.