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#ThrowbackThursday to the Howell Mill Road Complete Street project, where Pond redesigned the corner of Brady Avenue and Howell Mill Road from an unused space into a vibrant pocket park.    Originally a leftover triangle with three trees and worn sod, it is now an inviting gathering spot with decked seating, benches, bike racks, lighting, and movable seating.    This revitalized space, developed in collaboration with the City of Atlanta and Upper Westside CID, showcases how thoughtful design can turn forgotten areas into community assets.     #PowerofPond #ParkandRecMonth24 #WhereYouBelong

SPOTLIGHT: Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson In March 2024, Pond led a project execution charrette for the Installations & Mission Support Center Detachment 2 Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization (FSRM) execution initiative at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), located in Anchorage, Alaska. The charrette is part of a PACAF-wide task order contract awarded to the Pond-CDM Smith JV to provide military planning, programming and design services at all main operating bases and several geographically separated units throughout the Pacific Theatre.  The goal of this initiative is to improve PACAF project execution and support the installation’s FY24 – FY29 FSRM program to keep facilities updated and modernized. These developments align with the Air Force Comprehensive Asset Management Plan and PACAF's 'Fight Tonight' strategy to improve installation resiliency, mission generation, and mobility operations across the Pacific.  During the charrette, Pond-CDM Smith JV and the 673d Civil Engineer Squadron met with facility users and maintenance personnel to identify requirements for more than a dozen facilities and infrastructure repair projects across the installation.  Project close-out at JBER is scheduled for September 2024. #PowerofPond #PACAF #JBER

Happy Independence Day from Pond.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Pond Strengthens Houston Presence Through Acquisition of Trident Pond & Company (“Pond”), an industry leader in engineering, architecture, planning and construction management services, has acquired Trident, a Baytown, Texas-based, corrosion and integrity firm and former subsidiary of Consolidated Asset Management Services (“CAMS”). The combined expertise of Pond and Trident will result in a best-in-class Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) Mega Rule compliance practice enabling Pond to support clients more effectively and excel in larger integrity-related projects, particularly in cathodic protection, corrosion prevention, and alternating current (“AC”) mitigation. Pond and Trident share a mission to protect the long-term well-being of our clients’ assets. Trident brings an exemplary safety record, extensive training, and an experienced team to deliver safe, quality work to meet or exceed current regulatory requirements, guidelines, and industry best practices. “The addition of the Trident team strengthens Pond’s position as the leader in integrity-related asset management, technology, and training, allowing us to provide clients with top-notch expertise and solutions,” said Bob Williams, Chief Executive Officer and President of Pond. “Trident has built an incredible portfolio and has tremendous operational discipline throughout their organization. We are thrilled with the opportunity to bring Trident and its highly skilled employees into the Pond family to support our shared clients,” said Bryan Evans, Executive Vice President. “We have grown to admire and respect Trident and look forward to supporting this integration.” “Trident is thrilled about this opportunity to join forces with Pond as it will allow us to provide complementary engineering and integrity-related services to our clients,” said Chase McDonald, Trident General Manager. “This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Trident, enabling us to leverage Pond's extensive resources and expertise to better serve our clients and drive future growth.” Pond and Trident are collaborating closely to provide a seamless transition for Trident customers and introduce the comprehensive range of services that Pond can offer. Mr. McDonald will be working in conjunction with the Pond team and will be actively involved with work in progress and growing new contracts to maintain safety, quality, and operational continuity. The partnership reaffirms Pond’s commitment to becoming the best-in-class solution provider in PHMSA Mega Rule compliance. Pond’s strategy of technology-based project execution in the Federal, Infrastructure, Energy, and Industrial end markets has expanded the firm’s backlog, employee base, global presence, and positioned Pond as a leader in engineering and consulting services. For more news from Pond, visit: www.pondco.com/news

ANNOUNCEMENT: Pond Receives Gleaming Star Safety Award Pond, an industry leader in engineering, architecture, planning and construction management services, has been awarded the Gleaming Star Safety Award from the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. The Gleaming Star Award is given to employers with fewer than 100 employees during 2022 and 2023, who demonstrated a culture of health and safety on-site and in the community and implemented new initiatives within the last year. The Safety Awards program is the agency’s way of rewarding employers, both large and small, for the success of their safety and health programs. “We believe that everyone has the right to pursue their careers in a safe and secure work environment,” said Pond’s Vice President of Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance, Jim Davis. “Receiving the Gleaming Star Award firmly demonstrates the culture of safety interdependence achieved and maintained by our Columbia team, reflecting the values we hold company-wide.” For more news from Pond, visit: www.pondco.com/news

July is Park and Recreation Month! At Pond, we create spaces where everyone can connect with nature and build meaningful relationships with others in the community. Join us as we celebrate this year's theme #WhereYouBelong. #PowerofPond #ParkandRecMonth24

ANNOUNCEMENT: Pond Hires Business Development Manager for Infrastructure Group Pond, an industry leader in engineering, architecture, planning and construction management services, has hired Robert Allen as business development manager for the firm’s growing infrastructure practice. Allen brings over 30 years of experience to Pond, with knowledge and expertise in real estate, government relations, financial services, and business development. “Robert will be an important asset in expanding Pond’s footprint and capabilities in Charlotte,” said Pond Executive Vice President James McNabb. “His breadth of experience working in the private, public, and government sectors enables him to maintain the same high standards that Pond pursues with new and existing clients.” In addition to his corporate experience, Allen has played an active role in many civic organizations, including the North Carolina Economic Development Association and the National Association for Industrial and Office Parks legislative committees, the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, and the Special Olympics. For more news from Pond, visit: www.pondco.com/news.

Pond had the pleasure of volunteering at the Society of American Military Engineers STEM camp at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. Students have spent the week learning engineering, design and construction principles while developing leadership skills and exploring their future careers. Their objectives included building popsicle stick bridges and constructing dog houses, among other tasks. Several members of our Jacksonville office helped brief the campers, observe the design and construction process, and judge each event. From brainstorming ideas to building the final structure, these students demonstrated exceptional teamwork and creativity! #PowerofPond #NAVFACSE #SAMEcamps

COMING SOON: New International Arrivals Facility at JAX Pond's design for the new international arrivals facility at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) has been completed. The facility, which has been designed for the Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) per Customs and Border Protection standards, will improve the processing of general aviation passengers arriving from international destinations. This project will enhance the overall passenger experience – and airport operations at JAX – as the Jacksonville region continues to grow. #PowerofPond #JAX

Pond will be in Washington, DC, from June 27-28 for the U.S. Contract Tower Association Annual Conference. We look forward to engaging with other aviation stakeholders and learning more about the ever-evolving landscape of airport management. We'll see you there.   #PowerofPond