Geo-Congress 2019 was held in Philadelphia at the end of March 2019, and EEI’s Geotechnical Design Division’s director Jay McKelvey was the Chair of the local organizing committee, assisting with planning and organizing the event. The conference drew over 1,400 participants from across the country and featured keynote lectures, such as Professor James Mitchell’s presentation…Continue Reading
The Montgomery County Science Research Competition
Last week EEI had the honor of judging The Montgomery County Science Research Competition. Over 500 students ranging from middle school to high school presented their STEM projects both visually and verbally in subjects including math, ecology, computer science, biochemistry, physics & engineering, and microbiology. Congratulations to all the students who participated in this year’s…Continue Reading
EEI Sponsors 2019 Polar Bear Run/Walk for Autism
On Sunday EEI sponsored and participated in the 2019 Polar Bear Run/Walk for Autism in Sea Isle City. This successful event benefits Autism Speaks, Special Services Schools, Autism Support Groups & Families of Special Needs Children. EEI is pleased to have been a Gold sponsor of the event for our second year.
Making Route 209 Safe
Along the shoulder of Route 209 into Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania is an unstable rock cliff. In September 2017, a portion of the rock face failed, resulting in large rock boulders falling onto the road surface. One boulder that fell onto the road was the size of a small truck. This upcoming season EEI will be…Continue Reading
Lucien E. Blackwell Community Center Grand Opening
EEI recently attended the grand opening for the Philadelphia House Authority’s new Lucien E. Blackwell Community Center. The $6.3 million community center was designed for community meetings, functions, and sporting events. Located at the intersection of 47th and Aspen Street in Philadelphia, PA, the community center is approximately 12,000 sq. ft. and contains a basketball/…Continue Reading
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Fundraiser
In October, each EEI office held a fundraising event for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All employee donations were matched by EEI for a total amount raised of $2,222. All funds were donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
EEI Receives “Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve” Award
EEI received the “Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve” Award for supporting employee participation in America’s National Guard and Reserve Force. Ward McMasters, Chris Duerr, and Josh Heatherby were presented the award by Major General, US Army, Wesley Craig after being nominated by an employee in our Inspection Division. This award is given to…Continue Reading
EEI Sponsors CBC “Tee Off Fore the Children” Golf Outing
EEI was honored to be a sponsor of the 36th Annual Tee Off Fore the Children Golf Outing last week at Cedarbrook Country Club in Blue Bell, PA. All proceeds from the event go to Committee to Benefit the Children (CBC). CBC helps to provide psychological support for families of patients at St. Christopher’s Hospital for…Continue Reading
Phillies Phestival
Each year the Philadelphia Phillies host the “Phillies Phestival for ALS” at Citizens Bank Park. Over 4,000 fans attended this years event which consisted of autographs and auctions. A total of $725,000 was raised for ALS research and patient care. EEI was proud to be a sponsor of the event and support the Phillies Phestival and…Continue Reading
EEI to be Actively Involved in the 2019 Geo-Congress in Philadelphia
The American Society of Civil Engineer’s Geo-Institute will be holding their annual Geo-Congress conference on March 24-27, 2019 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. EEI’s Majid Khabbazian and Jay McKelvey have prepared a technical paper for the conference. Jay is also the chair of the local organizing committee and will serve as a…Continue Reading
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