After all the long hours, deadlines, meetings, etc., etc., we find ourselves reflecting not only on all of the positive contributions we're making at work, but more importantly on how we're living outside of the office. Here are some recent adventures we wanted to share:
Jason and his family after the Santa Barbara Turkey Trot.
Bree and her champion dog:
Brandon with family and friends hiking in the Cascades.
Jordan and Erik sneaking in a few turns in with friends and family:
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Check out this video of the Digester Building Demo at the Port of Bellingham former GP site.
A lot of great progress is being made at the Port of Bellingham's former Georgia Pacific (GP) site. Crews have been busy demolishing buildings, dredging polluted sediment out of Whatcom Waterway , and making way for future progress at the water front. All of which is located immediately behind Ashley & Vance Engineering's Bellingham WA office. This site was historically used as an industrial yard for various...
The Santa Barbara team is stoked to see construction underway on this residential remodel of a Carpinteria beach house. The bulk of the rough framing is completed and waterproofing's up next. We've really enjoyed teaming up again with Dylan Chappell Architects to help bring the clients' wishes to fruition.
For more info on the progress and the architectural approach, check out DCA's blog here .
Our Pacific Northwest offices continue to add key people. Our Bellingham and Bend offices recently added new team members that significantly contribute to the success of our firm. Recent PNW new hires include Rollston Frangopoulos, Jackson Kelly, and Erik Johnson.
Rollston Frangopoulos, PE - As a licensed professional engineer, Rollston has nearly a decade of experience in structural design for hospitals, K-12, wineries, residential, and commercial projects in the greater Portland area.
He has worked on many seismic renovations and upgrades, including multistory...
Thank you Arbor Builders for the kind words.
"Ashley Vance has proven that they are an exceptional partner for Arbor Builders. They have shown us a high level of professionalism and a deep experience in key areas of our business. We rely on collaborative technology in our business, in order to deliver predictability in an unpredictable industry. Ashley Vance has, without hesitation, embraced these collaborative tools, which furthers our confidence in a strong and lasting partnership with AV."
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On September 12, Truitt Vance and his wife Heidi participated in a century ride in support of Best Buddies. Best Buddies is a program that provides mentorship and inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With the help of generous family and friends, Truitt and Heidi raised $2700 for the organization. Their ride was 100 miles from Carmel down the gorgeous Highway 1 to San Simeon. It was an incredible experience in every way -- from the weather and scenery to the people and the star-studded...
Fresh off of our annual end-of-summer extravaganza, we're reminded of just how blessed we are to have the team that we do. Spanning two days and replete with a wine tasting tour, a golf expedition, a softball game, a pool party, and a BBQ to cap it all off, what's not to love?! Check out the photos below and see if you can spot where on the Central Coast some of the festivities took place. Already looking forward to the next extravaganza...
We're excited to celebrate the opening of The Mill in downtown Santa Barbara. Ashley & Vance teamed up with Becker Studios and AB Design to provide structural and civil engineering services for all aspects of the project. From adhering to the City's stringent Tier 3 Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) requirements, to specifying permeable pavement and bio-infiltration areas, to retro-fitting the existing trusses and foundations to handle the myriad of new tenants, great...
We are proud to have been part of this great student housing project located at 4717 Brooklyn Street, Seattle WA. Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on the project and residents will be moving in very soon. Ashley & Vance Engineering provided structural engineering for this new 56 unit, 72,000 square foot building that involved post tension concrete design for the lower stories and 5 stories of wood framing. This was a challenging design that included a full height internal atrium courtyard, green roof, recreation room, below story parking, and commercial street...
We're loving the progress we're seeing on this residential remodel in the Santa Barbara foothills. The bulk of the framing is completed, with waterproofing, window, and door installations soon to follow. Thanks to the work of Architect Kevin Moore and his team, this remodel is sure to greatly enhance the look and feel of the house, while providing new bedrooms, a full bathroom, and easy access to a private patio. For more info on the concept behind the design, check out Kevin's blog...