As we say goodbye to 2023 and begin preparing for 2024, we’re reflecting on a year of celebrations and achievements for our firm, projects, and people. It’s essential to consider our roots when reflecting on our 70 years of legacy as a company. This milestone has been made possible by the support of every valued client who trusted us with their projects, every unique project that challenged us to stretch beyond our limits, and every dedicated team member who worked diligently to bring each project to fruition. We are grateful for your contributions that have made our journey worthwhile!
Firm
This year marks our 70th anniversary as a firm. While we celebrate 70 years as a company, we are also celebrating 70 years of community, service, culture, and legacy. Thank you for being a part of our legacy, and cheers to many more years to come!
Timmons Group was recognized as #133 on the Top 500 Design Firms by Engineering News-Record (ENR).
We also celebrated being named #203 on the Forbes Best Employers list from an initial pool of 10,000 U.S.-based employers. The list is comprised of a combination of anonymous employee surveys, employer reputation, retention, benefits, and social media research.
Projects
Several Timmons Group projects were recognized this year for exceptional design with many of our partners.
The Foundry Apartments won the Greater Richmond Association of Commercial Real Estate (GRACRE) award for best Affordable Housing project in 2023.
Also winning an award from GRACRE was Carvana Distribution Center for best Industrial Project.
Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, The Center of Developing Entrepreneurs (CODE) Building was awarded the National AIA Design Award for Architecture, an AIA Virginia Award of Honor, the AIA New Orleans Commercial Large-Scale Award of Honor, the GOOD DESIGN Sustainability Award for Green Architecture, the Virginia Energy Efficiency Leadership Award, the Virginia USGBC Design and Construction Award, and a Virginia USGBC People’s Choice Award
Preservation Virginia awarded the 2023 Gabriella Page Award for Outstanding Preservation Project to Timmons Group and partners for the cabin renovations at Douthat State Park and Fairy Stone State Park.
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Joe Hines was elected to the executive committee for the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) Board.
As Director of Economic Development and Site Selection for Timmons Group and a seasoned Professional Engineer with over 25 years of industry experience, Hines brings a wealth of site selection, site and infrastructure development, and community preparedness knowledge to the SEDC Board. “SEDC has been a robust economic development driver in the southeast for decades, and I look forward to representing Timmons Group while working with the SEDC Board to help shape the economic future of the American South,” said Hines.
Ivan Wu was installed as a Home Building Association of Richmond board member.
Ivan specializes in Residential Land Development and leads our Richmond Private Land Development group. His experience in master planning and the development approval process provides clients with a clear path to successful project completion. Ivan prides himself in establishing strong relationships with clients and stakeholders and staying engaged throughout the life of the project.
Brian Crutchfield was honored with the Practitioner Involvement Award for his time and effort volunteering to assist and mentor students at LDDI (Land Development Design Industry) at Virginia Tech.
Brian manages engineering operations for Timmons Group’s North Carolina offices. He joined Timmons Group in 2000 in the corporate headquarters, and in 2008, he relocated to North Carolina to manage the new Charlotte office. He currently oversees operations of the Greensboro and Raleigh offices and is very excited about the firm’s continued growth and expansion in the Carolinas.
Kate Hefner earned the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist designation.
Kate is an environmental scientist on our Raleigh environmental team. Her primary focus is wetland delineations, regulatory compliance, and tree location surveys throughout the Mid-Atlantic. “I am extremely grateful for a team and company who have supported me while I pursued becoming an ISA Certified Arborist! I couldn’t have done it without their assistance and encouragement,” said Kate on LinkedIn.
Ed Jordal was sworn in to be Delegate-at-Large for the Society of American Military Engineers Cape Fear Post.
With over 40 years of experience in the surveying industry, Ed is a seasoned Professional Licensed Surveyor, holding credentials in both North Carolina and Virginia. Currently serving as the Lead Surveyor in our Wilmington Office, Ed brings a wealth of expertise to the forefront. His proficiency extends to the specialized domain of floodplain surveying, where he is one of less than 120 North Carolina surveyors holding the Certified Floodplain Surveyor (CFS) certification.
Join us in congratulating our industry partners and team members on their accomplishments this year. We look forward to what’s to come in 2024!
