Project Spotlight: Floating Pool Lady

Among the team’s current assignments is providing support for the inspection of a unique piece of New York City civic infrastructure: The Floating Pool Lady. This unusual (and unusually named) facility is a half Olympic-size public swimming pool, built into a barge. It is moored at Barretto Point Park, on the Bronx’s East River shoreline, and provides recreational swimming opportunities for the Hunts Point neighborhood and surrounding communities.

Project Spotlight: Rehabilitation of the Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge is both a New York City icon and a critical piece of the city’s day-to-day infrastructure. A National Historic Landmark, it was the first bridge to span the East River between Manhattan and Brooklyn, and at the time of its construction it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge is widely recognized for the timeless aesthetic appeal of its neo-Gothic stone arches and elaborate masonry.

EnTech’s Jan M. Brown, CSHM, Receives Award from National Safety Council

EnTech is thrilled to announce that Jan M. Brown, CSHM, has been awarded a Safety Service Award from the National Safety Council (NSC). Jan received the award as the Site Safety Manager on the construction management team for New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) project CAT-252, the Replacement of Two Bridges Near the Ashokan Reservoir.

James Konicoff Earns PE License

James has been with EnTech since 2015. He is currently serving as a construction inspector and team leader on the REI team for the replacement of the upper roadway of the Queensboro Bridge, a major NYCDOT project. His previous projects include serving as a project controls engineer for the construction of the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.

Project Spotlight: Queensboro Bridge Upper Roadway Replacement

EnTech is providing REI services for this $353 million project, which will install lightweight orthotropic decking to reduce the overall dead load and extend the service life of the bridge. The firm is monitoring contractor operations, performing daily quality and safety inspections, providing office engineering and project controls services, and reviewing change orders, cost estimates, and payments.

Ali Vedavarz Joins EnTech as Vice President of Vertical Construction

We’re pleased to announce that Ali Vedavarz, PE, PhD, has joined EnTech as Vice President of Vertical Construction. Ali arrives at EnTech with 36 years of experience in vertical construction and has managed numerous projects involving new buildings, renovations, MEP upgrades, building automation, and more. He served more than 15 years with the City University of New York (CUNY), where he rose to the position of Executive Director for the Department of Design, Construction, and Management. He previously worked for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), including as a Deputy Director for Engineering.

Richard Zetterlund Joins EnTech as Senior Vice President

EnTech is pleased to announce that Richard Zetterlund, PE, is joining EnTech as Senior Vice President of Construction Management. Richard comes to EnTech following 36 years of service at New York City agencies. He began his career as a Resident Engineer with the NYCDEP, after which he joined the NYCDDC, where he rose to the position of Associate Commissioner in charge of infrastructure projects. For the past 10 years, Richard has served as the Chief Engineer for the New York City Comptroller’s Office.

EnTech Completes First Green Infrastructure Contract with NHSA

EnTech is proud to announce that it has recently completed its first project as a prime consultant with the North Hudson Sewerage Authority (NHSA). The green infrastructure project involved the construction of 10 right-of-way bioswales along Park Avenue in Weehawken and West New York, NJ. Work included removal and replacement of existing sidewalks and curbs, installation of green infrastructure elements, and landscaping. EnTech, as the REI consultant, planned and coordinated construction and monitored contractor work.