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𝐖𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐦? At this year’s 2025 Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Spring Conference, Burke Murph, P.E., Principal at GWES, presented “Who’s Really at the Helm? Collaborative Delivery in Action” — a session focused on the critical role operators play in shaping the success of infrastructure projects. In a landscape of rising construction costs, tightening regulations, and shifting project delivery models, operators are no longer just system caretakers — they’re problem solvers, innovators, and decision-makers on the frontlines. Burke shared insights from an operator-focused survey that identified not only the challenges they face — like late involvement and design disconnect — but also the solutions they believe will drive better outcomes: earlier engagement, improved communication, and structured input at key phases. The session tied directly into this year’s conference theme, “Operators and Frontline Workers in Focus,” reinforcing the idea that empowering operators from the start leads to smarter design, reduced rework, and long-term operational success. Check out the full presentation attached below to see how operator insights can reshape the way we deliver infrastructure. Thanks to GAWP for hosting another meaningful event focused on advancing water and environmental services across Georgia. Looking forward to continuing the conversation! #GAWP2025 #CollaborativeDelivery #OperatorsInFocus #WaterInfrastructure #GWES #EngineeringLeadership #MunicipalWater #TeamworkThatDelivers

𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞—𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 Happy Earth Day from all of us at GWES! Each year on April 22nd, we’re reminded of the responsibility we carry as civil and environmental engineers to protect the natural systems that sustain us. Whether it’s the water we treat, the stormwater we manage, or the roads we design—infrastructure and the environment are deeply connected. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝: At GWES, we design with long-term sustainability in mind. Here’s how we help protect Georgia’s environment through smarter infrastructure: 🌎𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: We incorporate bioswales, bioretention areas, and permeable pavement to manage runoff and support groundwater recharge. 🌎𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬: We help communities reclaim and repurpose treated water, reducing demand on limited freshwater supplies. 🌎𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Our runoff reduction strategies follow Georgia’s GSMM, improving water quality and reducing flooding impacts. 🌎𝐋𝐨𝐰-𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: We work with natural hydrology to reduce impervious surfaces and preserve green space wherever possible. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Every project is an opportunity to balance development with conservation. When we reduce runoff, reuse water, and restore natural flow paths, we’re not just checking regulatory boxes—we’re investing in the long-term health of our communities and ecosystems. Let’s keep building smarter, greener, and more resilient. Happy Earth Day—and join us next week for more #TechTips from GWES! #TechTipTuesday #EarthDay #GreenInfrastructure #SustainableEngineering #WaterReuse #StormwaterManagement #GWES

𝐆𝐖𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 (𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲) This week’s topic: Earth Day & Sustainable Engineering Which engineering solution helps cities manage stormwater naturally while reducing pollution? #EarthDay #SustainableEngineering #GWESWeeklyTrivia #GreenInfrastructure #GoodLuck #DontCheat

Happy Easter from all of us at GWES! As we celebrate this season of renewal and hope, we’re reminded of the importance of fresh starts, growth, and connection—values that guide both our lives and our work. Wishing everyone a joyful and meaningful Easter spent with loved ones. #Easter2025 #Renewal #HopeAndCommunity

𝐆𝐖𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 Thanks to everyone who rolled into this week’s trivia challenge! Your insight into taxpayer-powered projects was right on track. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤’𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐬: Which engineering masterpiece, launched in 1956, was funded by taxes paid by millions of Americans? A) The Golden Gate Bridge B) The Interstate Highway System C) The Hoover Dam D) The Trans-Alaska Pipeline 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐬... B) The Interstate Highway System 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐚𝐱𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 The Interstate Highway System was launched in 1956 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower through the Federal-Aid Highway Act. It was funded by the Highway Trust Fund, supported by federal gas and vehicle taxes. This massive public works project forever changed American transportation, enabling cross-country travel, commerce, and emergency defense readiness. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰? ▪️Over 46,000 miles of highway span the country today. ▪️The system’s uniform design standards revolutionized road safety and efficiency. ▪️It took 35 years and over $100 billion to fully build out the system—far beyond the original estimates. Join us next week for more GWES Weekly Engineering Trivia! Get ready to hit the road again with another knowledge-fueled challenge.

On this Good Friday, we pause in reflection and gratitude. It’s a time to recognize the values of humility, compassion, and sacrifice—principles that extend beyond faith and into the way we serve our communities and each other. Wishing everyone a peaceful and meaningful day. #GoodFriday #Reflection #Gratitude

#𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐆𝐀𝐖𝐏 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 We had the opportunity to attend and present at the 2025 Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Spring Conference in Columbus, GA, where this year’s theme—“Operators and Frontline Workers in Focus”—highlighted the essential role operators play in driving success across Georgia’s water and wastewater systems. At GWES, we’ve seen firsthand how operators aren’t just keeping systems running—they’re solving complex challenges, innovating under pressure, and shaping project outcomes from the inside out. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: "𝐖𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐦? 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧" Presented by Burke Murph, our session explored how operators, when fully engaged in project delivery, become key decision-makers and influencers of long-term system success. We shared real-world examples of how collaboration among the Owner, Engineer, Contractor—and most importantly, the Operator—can lead to more resilient, cost-effective, and sustainable infrastructure. By embracing collaborative delivery, empowering operators, and using the Owner’s Representative as a bridge between stakeholders and frontline experts, we’re rethinking how infrastructure gets built and delivered. Whether it’s navigating rising construction costs, meeting tight effluent limits, or integrating long-term operability from day one, operators are leading the charge—and we’re proud to help elevate their voices. This #ThirstyThursday, we’re celebrating the operators and frontline workers who don’t just keep the water flowing—they shape the future of water infrastructure. 🔗 Learn more about GAWP and this year’s conference theme: GAWP Spring Conference Program - https://lnkd.in/eGhv37P5 #StayHydrated #GAWP2025 #OperatorsInFocus #CollaborativeDelivery #GWESImpact 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬. 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲. 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬.

𝐖𝐞’𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝! Excited to be at the 2025 Georgia Association of Water Professionals (GAWP) Spring Conference this week connecting with water professionals from across Georgia. It’s always a great opportunity to learn, share ideas, and catch up with industry friends. Looking forward to our presentation 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 as part of the Collaborative Project Delivery session — we’ll be sharing insights from the field on how operator involvement can make or break project success. If you’re here, come find us or check out the full conference schedule: https://lnkd.in/dNRswBA Let’s make it a great week!

𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐬 Today is Tax Day, a date that often feels more financial than foundational—but the truth is, taxes are a cornerstone of the infrastructure we rely on every day. From the streets we drive to the water we drink, tax revenue plays a vital role in building and maintaining the systems that support our communities. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 Taxes—especially those at the local and state level—help fund the essential planning, design, and construction of: ▪️Roads and bridges ▪️Water and wastewater systems ▪️Stormwater infrastructure ▪️Traffic signals, sidewalks, and safety improvements These aren’t just big-budget items—they’re the daily details that keep cities moving, protect public health, and improve quality of life. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 In Georgia, tax revenues help fund programs like: ▪️Local Maintenance & Improvement Grants (LMIG) for road resurfacing ▪️Drinking water and wastewater upgrades through state and federal match programs ▪️Stormwater improvements that reduce flooding and protect water quality 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 At GWES, we work hand-in-hand with local governments to turn public dollars into real, tangible improvements. Through smart design, grant management, and construction oversight, we help ensure tax-funded projects are delivered efficiently, sustainably, and responsibly. So while tax day may not be a favorite holiday, it’s a reminder that investing in infrastructure is an investment in our future. Join us next week for more #TechTips from GWES! #TechTipTuesday #TaxDay #InfrastructureFunding #PublicWorks #CivilEngineering #GWES

𝐆𝐖𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 (𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲) This week’s topic: Taxes & Infrastructure Which engineering masterpiece, launched in 1956, was funded by taxes paid by millions of Americans? #TaxDay #InfrastructureHistory #GWESWeeklyTrivia #EngineeringLegacies #GoodLuck #DontCheat