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Bryan Mehaffey, Vice President, Southeast Region

Bryan Mehaffey Expands Burns’ Healthcare, Aviation Services Throughout the Southeast

February 18, 2022

Burns announces the promotion of Bryan Mehaffey as Vice President, Southeast Region. Bryan oversees complex engineering projects for airports, hospitals, and other large and critical facilities throughout Florida and the southeastern U.S., producing some of our industry’s most-innovative design solutions. During a time of unprecedented challenge facing the nation’s healthcare system, Bryan made it his… Read More

Burns Leads Systems Design for WMATA L-Line Steel Tunnel Restoration

February 4, 2022

Burns is assisting Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA) with rehabilitation of the Yellow Line bridge and steel tunnel liner. Structural rehabilitation of the Potomac River passageway is WMATA’s top structural priority as part of their six-year, $12.3 billion Capital Improvement Program. More than 40 years old, the steel-lined tunnels connecting the Pentagon and L’Enfant… Read More

Burns Undertakes Upgrades to Historic Pratt Institute Steam System

January 6, 2022

Burns is leading an overhaul of the high-pressure steam system at Pratt Institute’s 25-acre Brooklyn campus. The upgrade will ultimately achieve a reduction in the fine arts university’s greenhouse gas emissions and facilitate compliance with New York City’s Climate Mobilization Act. Consistent with a university goal of reducing emissions 40 percent by 2040, Pratt plans… Read More

AREMA Appoints Clay Payne, PE to Smart Railways Technical Committee

January 6, 2022

The digital revolution in railway communications will enhance passenger experiences, improve operational efficiencies, and help railways maintain system-wide security. To formalize best practices in “smart railway” systems, the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) has launched Technical Committee 35 – Information and Technology. Burns’ Director of Right-of-Way & Facilities Clay Payne, PE will serve… Read More

Burns Ranks Among Top Firms on MEP Giants List

December 10, 2021

Burns retained our ranking among leading consulting engineers on the 2021 MEP Giants list. For the second year in a row, Burns ranked as the 33rd largest firm in North America. The Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE) survey features the top 100 mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and fire-protection engineering companies by MEP revenue. Burns is proud to… Read More

Joseph Keith Strengthens Burns’ Security-Technology Expertise

October 29, 2021

Burns further expands our security-technology team with the addition of Joseph Keith. Joining our growing West Coast office, Joseph will support Burns’ aviation, municipal and commercial clients, beginning with his involvement in the new Automated People Mover (APM) system at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). With a background implementing security programs both as a technology-systems… Read More

Utility service truck fast-charging fleet electrification

Burns Supports Major Utility’s Fleet Electrification Goals

October 25, 2021

Burns recently completed electric vehicle charging infrastructure designs for a major U.S. electric distribution company’s internal fleet, supporting the utility’s electrification and emission-reduction goals. During storm events, service crews work around the clock in different shifts. Battery-electric technology advancements for heavy-duty electric vehicles allow crews to avoid idling through use of power-take off (ePTO) systems,… Read More

Exterior view of DuBois College House Residence Hall

Burns Oversees University of Pennsylvania Air Conditioning Upgrades

October 12, 2021

The University of Pennsylvania recently completed improvements to the last five dorms on campus without air conditioning. As a subconsultant to CICADA Architecture, Burns performed feasibility studies, design and construction-administration services for the two-year project. Engineering services included mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structural disciplines. The university extended campus chilled water services to reach King’s Court,… Read More

Nighttime view of runway at Newark Liberty Airport

Newark Liberty Airport Reopens Runway 4R-22L

October 4, 2021

Burns is performing design and construction administration for rehabilitated Runway 4R-22L at Newark Liberty International Airport. The primary runway previously accommodated nearly half the airport’s flight activity. Now revamped and repaved, the runway features replaced lighting, new signage, and additional infrastructure enhancements that will improve the airfield’s durability and resiliency to extreme weather. The runway-closure… Read More

Burns Revs Up Electrification Services Across New York

September 28, 2021

With goals to achieve an 18-fold increase in electric vehicle charging stations by 2025, New York’s electric utilities are undertaking the country’s largest expansion in charging infrastructure outside of California. Burns stands ready to support property owners and fleet operators with fleet electrification planning, design and implementation services. As an Approved Contractor in the Joint… Read More

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