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𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 ⛳️ As the world tunes in to watch the Masters this week, it’s easy to focus on the perfectly manicured greens, rolling fairways, and iconic Amen Corner—but behind that beauty is strategic engineering, and drainage plays a key role in keeping golf courses functional, playable, and sustainable. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 From championship venues like Augusta National to your local municipal course, effective drainage ensures that turf stays healthy, play isn’t delayed, and course maintenance costs stay under control. 𝑷𝒐𝒐𝒓 𝒅𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒐: 🔹Waterlogged fairways and greens, impacting turf health and playability 🔹Course closures after rain events due to unsafe or unplayable conditions 🔹Costly repairs and turf replacement from erosion and root damage 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝑮𝒐𝒍𝒇 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝒅𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒔 𝒕𝒚𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒅𝒆: 🔹Subsurface drainage under greens and bunkers to move water quickly 🔹Catch basins and inlets to collect runoff from low spots and redirect it 🔹Grading and contouring of fairways to guide surface flow naturally 🔹Retention or detention ponds to manage stormwater volume and quality onsite 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥 Courses that invest in smart drainage not only minimize downtime and protect turf investments—they also contribute to sustainable water management and compliance with local stormwater regulations. At GWES, our team understands the intersection of civil engineering and recreation, helping clients with everything from course drainage improvements to stormwater permitting and sustainability planning. Enjoy the Masters—and remember, what’s under the green is just as important as the shot on it. Join us next week for more #TechTips from 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

𝐆𝐖𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 Thanks to everyone who rose to the challenge this week! You navigated the twists of trade and steel to land on a monumentally correct answer. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤’𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐬: Which engineering icon’s construction could have been derailed by tariffs on its key materials? A) Eiffel Tower B) Golden Gate Bridge C) Statue of Liberty D) Hoover Dam 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐬... C) Statue of Liberty 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐬 & 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France, was constructed using copper and iron, both imported into the U.S. in the late 1800s. But during that period, American protectionist tariffs—particularly under the Tariff Act of 1883—nearly jeopardized its assembly by significantly increasing the cost of importing these critical materials. Ultimately, customs duties on the materials were waived, thanks to strong public support and diplomatic intervention, allowing construction to proceed as planned. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰? 🗽 The statue contains about 31 tons of copper and over 125 tons of steel framework, which was an engineering feat in its own right for the time. 🗽 Designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, with the internal structure by Gustave Eiffel, the statue was shipped in 350 individual pieces and reassembled on Liberty Island. 🗽 It officially became a National Monument in 1924 and remains one of the most iconic symbols of engineering and freedom in the world. Join us next week for more GWES Weekly Engineering Trivia! We’ve got another towering challenge on deck—don’t let it copper you off guard! 

#𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬, 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 The Port of Brunswick just set a new record, handling over 91,000 units of Ro/Ro cargo in March—solidifying its place as the nation’s busiest gateway for vehicles and heavy machinery. Located just steps from our downtown Brunswick office, we’re reminded every day of the critical role Georgia’s coastal waterways play in powering our economy. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? Georgia’s ports depend on well-managed waterways for navigation, commerce, and resilience. The flow of goods is only possible because of the behind-the-scenes infrastructure that supports safe and efficient movement—from harbor dredging and tide control to stormwater systems and flood protection. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬: 🔹 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Deepwater channels must be maintained to accommodate large cargo vessels. 🔹 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 & 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Ports rely on engineered systems to manage runoff and protect infrastructure. 🔹 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Balancing growth with water quality is essential along Georgia’s coast At GWES, we understand the relationship between ports and water. Our work in stormwater, tide control, and coastal resiliency ensures that as our ports grow, the water systems around them remain strong, sustainable, and prepared for the future. This #ThirstyThursday, we’re proud to be part of the community that supports one of the most important port systems in the country—right here in Brunswick. 🔗 Read more about the record-setting month: Port of Brunswick Press Release - https://lnkd.in/erzyYPxm #StayHydrated #CoastalResilience #PortOfBrunswick #WaterInfrastructure #GWESImpact

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫? Against all odds, we kicked off 2025 the GWES way — with grit, good vibes, and a whole lot of trash bags. Our 1st quarter cleanup along Highway 17 may have started with a shorthanded crew, but our three-man team rose to the challenge and got the job done. Sometimes, all it takes is a small but mighty 𝐰𝐨𝐥𝐟𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤 to make a big impact. This marks the beginning of another year committed to the KBGIB (Keep Brunswick-Golden Isles Beautiful) Adopt-A Program — and if this cleanup is any indication, 2025 is already off to a strong start. We showed up, we cleaned up, and we 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧! Let’s carry that momentum through the rest of the year! Special thanks as always to Keep Golden Isles Beautiful for the continued support: ▪️Providing the gear and guidance for a safe, effective cleanup ▪️Coordinating trash disposal ▪️Helping spotlight our efforts in the community Here’s to another year of clean roads, strong teams, and doing our part to keep the Golden Isles beautiful. #3GWESfriends #KeepGoldenIslesBeautiful #AdoptAHighway #SmallTeamBigImpact #EnvironmentalStewardship #GoldenIslesCleanup #QuarterOneDone #Hello2025 #MakeItHappen

𝐆𝐖𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 (𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲) This week’s topic: Engineering Icons & Tariffs Which engineering icon’s construction could have been derailed by tariffs on its key materials? #EngineeringHistory #GWESWeeklyTrivia #TariffsAndTrade #IconicStructures #GoodLuck #DontCheat

𝐆𝐖𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 Thanks to everyone who flowed through this week’s trivia! You’re clearly tapped into the history of environmental engineering and water quality reform. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤’𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐬: Which U.S. river famously caught fire multiple times, inspiring national water pollution reform and the Clean Water Act? A) Mississippi River B) Hudson River C) Cuyahoga River D) Ohio River 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐬... C) Cuyahoga River 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 The Cuyahoga River, flowing through Cleveland, Ohio, became infamous after catching fire several times due to industrial pollution and oil-slicked waters. While the river had caught fire more than a dozen times dating back to 1868, the blaze on June 22, 1969 gained national attention, partly because it was covered in Time Magazine—despite being relatively small. The event became a symbol of environmental neglect and helped fuel public support for a wave of environmental protection legislation. Most notably, it was one of the major catalysts for the Clean Water Act of 1972, which aimed to regulate pollutant discharges and restore the integrity of U.S. waters. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰? 🔥The 1969 fire was so severe that it helped spur the creation of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just one year later in 1970. 🔥Today, the Cuyahoga River is a success story of environmental recovery and was designated an American Heritage River in 1998. Join us next week for more GWES Weekly Engineering Trivia! We’ll dive into another remarkable moment where engineering and environmental progress flowed together.

#𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐚 – 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 As drought conditions become more frequent and severe across the Southeast, the question of water security is more important than ever. Communities across Georgia are feeling the impact of longer dry spells, reduced rainfall, and increased demand. The solution? Smart, drought-resilient infrastructure—designed and engineered to keep the water flowing, even in the driest conditions. 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: At GWES, we partner with municipalities to build systems that are adapted for drought, ensuring reliable water supply through: 🔹𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 – Capturing and storing water during wet seasons to prepare for dry ones. 🔹𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 – Recycling treated wastewater for non-potable uses like irrigation, cooling, and industrial needs. 🔹𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 – Forecasting supply and demand, identifying vulnerabilities, and planning infrastructure accordingly. 🔹𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – Helping communities reduce water loss and maximize every gallon. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? Georgia’s population is projected to keep growing, placing even more pressure on limited water resources. The time to invest in resilient water infrastructure is now. At GWES, we understand that engineering isn’t just about pipes and pumps—it’s about planning ahead to protect communities, health, and the environment. Drought may be inevitable, but water insecurity doesn’t have to be. #ThirstyThursday #DroughtResilience #WaterSecurity #WaterReuse #ReservoirDesign #GWESImpact

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞’𝐬 𝟒-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲! Join us in congratulating Andrew Aldridge, PE, as he celebrates 4 years of outstanding contributions to GWES!  As a Senior Engineer, Andrew continues to play a vital role in delivering high-quality water and wastewater solutions across Georgia and beyond. With over 16 years of experience in civil engineering, Andrew brings a depth of knowledge and technical excellence that adds tremendous value to every project. From pump station and process design to wastewater treatment and system evaluations, his expertise spans every phase of engineering—from early planning to construction administration. Andrew’s continued efforts, attention to detail, and commitment to doing things the right way have made a lasting impact on our team and our clients. He’s not only reliable and skilled but also deeply invested in the success of every project he’s involved in. Andrew, thank you for your continued leadership, dedication, and all the ways you help GWES move forward. We’re proud to have you on the team and look forward to many more years of success together! Congratulations on your 4-year anniversary, Andrew! #WorkAnniversary #Congratulations #SeniorEngineer #Water #Wastewater #CivilEngineering #TeamGWES #Success

𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐖𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐦? 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 In infrastructure projects, success isn’t just about design and construction—it’s about the people who keep systems running every day. Operators are no longer just system caretakers; they’re problem solvers, innovators, and decision-makers who play a vital role in shaping sustainable, cost-effective solutions. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 Collaborative delivery brings owners, engineers, contractors, and operators together from the start, ensuring that projects are designed not only for efficiency and performance but also for long-term functionality and ease of operation. When operators are actively involved, projects benefit from: 🔹 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 – Operators understand daily system demands, helping engineers and contractors design infrastructure that works seamlessly in practice. 🔹 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 – Early input from operators reduces costly redesigns and ensures that maintenance needs are built into the project from the beginning. 🔹 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 – Integrating operator feedback leads to smarter, long-term investments that optimize performance and reduce operational risks. 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 A successful collaborative delivery model creates open communication between all stakeholders, ensuring that: 🔹 Operators have a seat at the table during planning, design, and construction phases. 🔹 Projects prioritize efficiency, safety, and long-term maintainability from day one. 🔹 Owners gain infrastructure that is not only built well but also operates effectively for decades to come. At GWES, we embrace collaborative delivery to build smarter, more resilient infrastructure. By integrating operator expertise throughout the project lifecycle, we ensure that water, wastewater, and transportation systems are designed for real-world success. Join us next week for more #TechTips from GWES! #TechTipTuesday #CollaborativeDelivery #InfrastructureResilience #Engineering #Operations #GWES