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Congratulations Jakob Sheehan!

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Congratulations! We’re excited to celebrate a major milestone for our team—Jakob Sheehan has officially earned his Professional Engineer (PE) License! Although Jakob has only recently joined Siegfried, his journey to becoming a licensed engineer has been years of dedication, hard work, and a commitment to expanding his knowledge.  Jakob graduated from Washington State University, earning his BS in Civil Engineering in 2020 and his MS in Civil Engineering in 2021. He began the process of earning his PE License in November 2022, and…
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Welcome Lorraine and Shawn!

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Welcome to the team! We’re thrilled to welcome and introduce two outstanding individuals who have recently joined us and are already making an impact. Please join us in welcoming Lorraine Cayllahua, PE, and Shawn Barba to the Siegfried team! Each of these exceptional professionals brings unique expertise and perspectives that will help us continue to grow and achieve great things in our work. Let’s take a moment to introduce you to Lorraine and Shawn, and share what they’ll be contributing to our…
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Growing Minds, Greener Spaces

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Transforming Asphalt to Living Schoolyards  Here at Siegfried, we are currently undertaking a project in collaboration with the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) to transform outdoor spaces into living schoolyards. Our firm is committed to supporting our local communities and their passion to deliver high-quality education and environments for kids.   We are proud to partner with the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) to help transform nine school campuses from hot asphalt play yards into vibrant living schoolyards. Through a grant from the…
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It’s National Roundabout Week!

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Celebrating the 7th National Roundabout Week! This week at Siegfried, we celebrated the 7th National Roundabout Week! Created by the DOT Federal Highway Administration in 2018, every third week of September promotes the numerous benefits of roundabouts. The Benefits of Roundabouts Over 10,000 roundabouts have been installed in the United States and can reduce fatal and serious injuries. This is mainly due to the channelized, curved approach that forces drivers to slow down and yield to oncoming traffic. But aside from its…
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What is Landscape Architecture?

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Designing Environments That Connect People and Nature Landscape architecture, as defined by Worldlandscapearchitecture.com, is the intricate study and practice of crafting environments, both outdoor and indoor, across various scales. Originating from the visionary minds of Frederick Law Olmstead and Calvert Vaux, who designed New York City's iconic Central Park in the late 1800s, this discipline embodies the intersection of design and science, profoundly enhancing natural environments, integrating art, environment, architecture, engineering, and sociology. Our Approach At Siegfried, we merge the art and science…
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Congratulations Tyler Fine!

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Congratulations! Congratulations to Tyler Fine on achieving a significant milestone in his career - obtaining his Professional Civil Engineering License! Tyler's journey from graduating from the University of the Pacific in 2013 to joining Siegfried in 2020 has been marked by dedication, hard work, and a commitment to excellence. Embarking on the PE process about a year and a half ago, Tyler put in the dedicated work to study while remaining focused on his projects. His accomplishment reflects not only his proficiency…
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Siegfried partners with Toys for Tots!

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  The Holidays are here! Thanksgiving is days away, stores are decorated, trees are set up, and get-togethers are taking over our calendars—it's safe to say the holiday spirit is in full swing! Amongst the hustle and bustle of the season, it’s critical to remember to support others in the community. That’s why our team at Siegfried has renewed our commitment to being a public drop-off site for Toys for Tots! Toys for Tots, founded in 1947 and certified as a 501(c)3…
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ASCE Award for Miner Avenue Complete Streets!

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We are proud to announce that our project with the City of Stockton, Miner Avenue Complete Streets, won the American Society of Civil Engineers Sacramento Region (ASCE)’s 2022 Road and Highway Project of the Year! This project was a 10-block rehabilitation of Miner Avenue that spanned from Center Street to the UPRR underpass. Improvements included lane reduction from four to two lanes and Class II bicycle lanes; the addition of median islands and the roundabout; traffic signal modifications at the signalized intersections;…
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Sacramento Office Open House

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Siegfried Sacramento Office Open House Our open house for our new Sacramento office last week was a success! This new location gives us the much-needed space to build out for our growing geotechnical, structural, and landscape architecture groups and accommodate a new geotechnical testing lab. Thank you to all who stopped by, and a special thank you to Regina Margherita Pizzeria for providing the wonderful Brick Oven Pizzas!

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LEED Certification: What is it?

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What is LEED Certification?   For 30 years, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED Certification rating system has been the gold standard across the building industry. This system was born out of "USGBC’s desire and mission to transform how buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life." USGBC determines a project's LEED certification through a 4-tier, point rating system. The tiers are: Platinum (80+ points)…
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