On this week’s family-friendly blog, we’re sharing a couple of activities related to utilities engineering. The first activity is a Q&A on utilities from Get Kids into Survey. This document is full of great information and images explaining the ins and outs of mapping utilities....
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The 2017 Draper Aden Associates’ Water and Wastewater Rate Report was featured in this month's addition of VA AWWA: Tap Into Virginia! Community Resource Specialist and Utilities Team Leader, Sheryl Stephens worked with the magazine to give the inside scoop on this year's report. Each year we work with over 250 local government providers and create a report of Virginia's water an wastewater rates. This article gives a look at the report's key findings and top takeaways. Read the full article here, on page 59: http://www.vaawwa.org/publication-archives/ To download our 2017 Water and Wastewater Rate Report click here!...
Continue ReadingAt DAA we are overflowing with exceptional employees and each month we like to choose one to highlight. Check back at the beginning of every month to see who's in the spotlight! Sheryl Stephens Title: Sr. Community Resource Specialist Division: Site Development and Infrastructure Alma Mater: University of Mary Washington and UVA Hometown: Fredericksburg, VA Birthday: June 17 What 2 words would you use to describe working at DAA? Satisfying and challenging Favorite thing about working at DAA? My workmates and clients In your experience here, is there a project that really stands out/was your favorite/was challenging? We are currently working in the Town of Exmore. I love the Exmore projects because although the town has many challenges, it has employees who are working hard to make improvements and who appreciate the work we do. Favorite quote or words of wisdom? “It’s fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.” - Bill Gates What TV show, movie, or book are you...
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