Snyder & Associates Podcast

Transportation System Safety Goals and Considerations The primary consideration of transportation system design is the safety of the people who use the roadways and intersections in each network. Traffic engineers strive to create efficient systems that reduce conflict points while also considering multimodal forms of transportation . Listen as our transportation experts, Wade Greiman, P.E ., Rich...

Pleasantville Capital Improvement Program Planning Client Case Study For many small communities, creating an initial Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) can seem like a daunting task. However, beginning the process using a practical and comprehensive approach is the key to success. Listen in as Municipal Engineering expert, Nate Carhoff, P.E ., explains how our team guided the city leaders from Pleasan...

Pleasant Hill Capital Improvement Program Planning Client Case Study An effective Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) can help cities prioritize projects and chart a course for the future. Join in as Civil Engineer and Planning expert, Eric Cannon, P.E., shares the successes that have resulted from over a decade of partnership with Pleasant Hill, Iowa. While the communities original CIP process consist...

Running Track Design, Construction & Budgeting Choosing the appropriate type of surfacing for your running track is critical to ensuring optimal performance and the safety of your athletes. It is important to begin the planning process in late summer or early fall to be able to accommodate the spring track season. Landscape Architects Tim West, PLA , and Clay Schneckloth, PLA host this webinar...

Pavement Management Plan Success Story Every community faces complex issues when maintaining and repairing its infrastructure . Snyder and Associates’ Civil Engineer Andy Burke, P.E ., shares how a visual representation of Knoxville, Iowa’s pavement management plan has helped the city prioritize projects, stay focused on its goals, and plan future improvements. Listen in as Burke outlines the plan...

Adair Capital Improvement Program Planning Client Case Study Discovering funding sources is an essential piece of a successful Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Snyder and Associates’ municipal engineering expert Dave Sturm, P.E., PLS shares the process that helped the town of Adair, Iowa attain the necessary funding to plan and complete projects that improved their local infrastructure without rais...

Synthetic Turf: Sports Field Surfacing Synthetic turf is a popular and versatile solution for sports field surfaces . The durability of synthetic turf allows for increased scheduling of both practice and gameplay for multiple activities, including field hockey, marching band, football, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, and rugby. Landscape Architect Tim West hosts this webinar episode on synthetic turf...

Sports Surfaces: Tennis Court Design and Construction By far, the most common issue with asphalt tennis courts is pavement cracking. In spite of this, it continues to be frequently used on many tennis court surfaces due to the attractive price tag. Armed with this knowledge, Clay Schneckloth, PLA , Landscape Architect with Snyder & Associates, shares details on special design components, surfa...

A Risk-Based Approach to Sewer System Maintenance Planning With costly rehab decisions at stake, risk management is a tool used to prioritize wastewater collection system resources for rehabilitation. Preventative maintenance ensures sanitary sewers remain in proper working condition and helps prevent potential problems. Utilizing the data collected from inspections, our wastewater engineering tea...

Biosolids Management: Reports, Regulations & Land Application Treating community wastewater is a requirement for the safety of public health and the environment . Biosolids are nutrient-rich organic material that results from the wastewater treatment process . There are several options to dispose of this solid residue and manage biosolids including incineration, landfilling or other forms of s...

Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Techniques Aging infrastructure and increasingly stringent compliance regulations are a primary concern for members of the drinking water and wastewater industry . As municipalities across the nation struggle with these challenges and the financial burden associated, rehabilitation remains a highly cost-effective method in maintaining sanitary sewer system infrastruct...

Wastewater Treatment Disinfection Options Wastewater disinfection treatment prevents the spread of waterborne diseases by reducing microbes and bacterial numbers to a regulated level. Disinfection is typically the final phase in removing organisms from the treated water before the effluent is discharged back into the water system . With a variety of physical and chemical disinfection methods avail...

Creating an Implementable Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) From large, sprawling cities to rural farming towns, capital improvement planning is essential for communities of all shapes and sizes. Used to organize proposed capital improvement projects and public expenditures by priority, schedule, funding and financing availability, and estimated expenses over a multi-year period.  During this podcast...

Strategic Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Planning Snyder & Associates' municipal experts Lindsay Beaman, P.E ., Dave Sturm, P.E ., Nate Carhoff, P.E ., Andy Burke, P.E ., and Eric Cannon, P.E ., outline a detailed approach to Capital Improvement Program (CIP) planning including strategies to help prioritize your goals then identify funds to reach them. Beginning with preparation for th...

Air Quality Permitting & Compliance In compliance with the EPA’s Clean Air Act any facility that emits air pollutants above specified levels must obtain an air quality permit. Permits can be general or individualized and specify pollutant limits, how facilities must operate equipment to control pollution, and how to monitor and report emissions. Compliance with ever-evolving state and federal...

Dam Removal Permitting Requirements & Regulatory Coordination Proactively addressing regulatory challenges associated with dam removal or modification helps prevent delays and added expenses that can occur during a project. Early coordination and communication with the various stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, speed up the review process while providing stakeholders a voice in the p...

Extreme Climate Events Necessitate Resilience in Landscape Design The Midwest is no stranger to extreme weather such as unexpected, unusual, severe, or unseasonal events. Unfortunately, these weather phenomena are becoming more frequent, requiring design professionals to minimize the effects these catastrophes can have on the built environment. Our experts wrap up a three-part series on climate ch...

Climate Change Podcast: Shifts in Plant Hardiness & Material Selection While the changes may appear gradual, native plant materials are struggling to adapt to the fluctuations in temperature, water cycles, and other environmental conditions . During this second episode of a three-part series on climate change Landscape Architects Tim West , Clay Schneckloth , and Andy Meessmann discuss shifts...

Design Strategies that Create Sustainable Public Spaces As one of the world’s most critical environmental issues, climate change impacts are felt most intensely at the local level. While the effects of excess heat and increasingly intense rain events can be daunting, there is rising recognition that recreational spaces such as parks can be part of the solution for climate change. By cleaning urban...

Environmental Regulations for Municipal Projects Podcast Environmental regulations are changing at an exponential rate. Around the world, municipalities have seen a significant increase in regulation, consisting not only of new rules but also more stringent, uniform enforcement. This podcast features Environmental Scientist Jeff Walters as he hosts Atlantic Business Unit Leader Dave Sturm, P.E., P...

Experienced Land Development & Permitting Professionals Explore Regulatory Challenges Our land development and permitting professionals understand the importance of delivering timely and competitively priced services for your site development project. There are various stages and approvals required in accomplishing this task. Still, our staff possesses the regulatory knowledge, technical skill...

Environmental Regulations for Industrial Projects The industrial segment is directly impacted by shifts in the U.S. political climate. This requires a forward-looking strategy to anticipate how potential regulation changes may affect development and operations. Regulations provide environmental protections , but they can also produce challenges in productivity and profitability. Listen in as our e...

Sports Field Planning & Construction Scheduling Process In a short timeframe, there are countless deadlines to be met, schedules to be managed, contractors to coordinate, and safety and compliance regulations to be followed.  A seamless effort requires a seasoned leader, one who understands what it takes to navigate a professional construction project to a successful end. Every sports field co...

Public Bid Projects: Facility Design & Construction There is a close relationship between the design and construction process in the site planning for a public facility . Design is the process of creating the description of the new facility and is represented in detailed plans and specifications. Construction makes the design a reality through the process of identifying required activities and...

  Private Development Project Site Planning & Construction A creative, cost-conscious approach to land planning drives our private development team . Regardless of project size, our goal remains consistent—to make the best use of available resources and minimize construction costs. From tight budgets to fast-tracked schedules, permits, and regulations, there’s no shortage of hurdles to clear....