Announcing Our NCDOT Pre-Qualifications:
February 15, 2012
You already know Alpha & Omega Group for Hydraulics & Structures. Now we're excited to announce our Pre-Qualifications by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. We're Your SPSF Firm!
Approved for Disciplines:
00023: Bridges - Spans over 200'
00024: Bridges - Spans under 200'
00358: Building Foundation Design
00338: Building Site Design
00107: Historic Passenger Station Renovations
00433: Hydraulic Design - Tier I
00434: Hydraulic Design - Tier II
00319: Load Testing & Finite Analysis
00143: NBIS Municipal Bridge Inspection
00384: Partial VE Study Team: Bridge Maintenance Engineer
00376: Partial VE Study Team: Hydraulics Design Engineer
00377: Partial VE Study Team: Structure Design Engineer
00392: Procedure Development & Documentation
00359: Special Inspections
00373: Team Leader (PE/CVS), Value Engineering
Operation: Christmas Child
November 14, 2011
What do a shoebox and a heart have in common? They’re the 2 main elements it takes to have a part in giving to Operation: Christmas Child! Alpha & Omega Group used those 2 elements to show their Christmas spirit and prayers through preparing and sending filled shoeboxes for Operation: Christmas Child. Engineers and support staff filled shoeboxes with items for boys and girls within given age ranges and included items into the boxes like, toys, books, school supplies, toothbrushes and toothpaste, sunglasses, Bibles and hand written notes.
The Team Continues to Grow
in a
Dry Employment Season
November 1, 2011
In November of 2011, Jeffrey D. Goodin became part of the growing A&O team as a Senior CADD Technician. Jeff has 15 years of experience in the Engineering field and has obtained an Associate of Engineering Graphics Technology from Greenville Technical College in Greenville, South Carolina. His experience includes project management, mechanical tooling, product design, structural and electrical detailing and stormwater piping design. He adds foundational interpretation and editing skills to the team that are imperative for efficient and quality assured CADD drawings to be prepared.
Merit Award Won
October 21, 2011
Alpha & Omega Group received the Carolina Chapter’s International Concrete Repair Institute’s Merit Award for the In-depth Assessment & Repairs on the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge in Oregon Inlet, North Carolina, completed in November 2010.
Project Manager and Vice President of Alpha & Omega Group, T. Glenn Zeblo, PE oversaw the inspections and in-depth assessment and repair plans of the bridge since the start of the project in Spring of 2006. North Carolina Department of Transportation had confidence in the A&O team, having worked together since 1998. A project highlight includes the 1.8% underrun of the entire $14.7 million bid by Coastal Gunite.
Based on the recommendations contained in A&O’s previously composed in-depth structural assessment, the project’s scope included extensive research of repair methods and materials, detailed locations of repairs for each substructure element, repair sequence, quantity estimate and development of 166 drawings for repair plans. These repairs are intended to extend the life of the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge for a ten year period, until 2016.
Including Alpha & Omega Group, the entire repair team was made up of H. W. Lochner, Inc, Wiss, Janney, Elstner, Associates, Inc, and Ko and Associates, P.C.
6th Annual Bethany Open Gold Sponsor
October 10, 2011
On a beautiful fall morning in October of 2011, Alpha & Omega Group participated in the 6th Annual Bethany Open as a Gold Sponsor. The Bethany Open Golf Tournament supports Bethany Christian Services, a global nonprofit organization and prominent leader in social services worldwide as the largest adoption agency in the U.S. Founded in 1944, their mission calls them to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by protecting and enhancing the lives of children and families around the world. The golf tournament took place at Devils Ridge Golf Club in Holly Springs, North Carolina, as it will the same time next fall. Sponsors are always welcome and new golfers are encouraged to participate to support this worthy organization.
Ted Bartelt, President of A&O, is highly encouraging and supportive of this event and has a personal spot in his heart for both The Bethany Open and Bethany Christian Services. He and his wife are adoptive parents through this organization, having adopted their daughter from Bethany Christian Services in 2002. A&O was proud to; once again, sponsor the event through giving monetarily, prayerfully and of their time.
A&O is Growing
October 10, 2011
Alpha & Omega Group has added three staff which means A&O’s engineering team is now made up of 6 Professional Engineers, 1 Senior Designer, 2 Engineering Interns, and a Senior CAD Operator. These professionals total 9, with a combined sum of 170 years (and counting) of civil and structural engineering experience.
In October of 2011, Daniel H. Woods, PE became part of the growing A&O team as a Senior Civil Engineer. Daniel has a Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University and has almost a decade of experience in site design. He adds well rounded, strong experience in design of site development that includes roadway design, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management drainage, BMP design and is well versed in local and state regulations.
In May of 2011, A&O announced Engineering Intern, Greg R. Cols as a permanent hire. Greg obtained his Masters Degree in civil engineering with a concentration in structural engineering and mechanics from North Carolina State University in spring of 2011. Greg originally joined A&O in March of 2007, and continues to be a strong attribute to the civil and structural design team.
Also in May, A&O hired Liza E. Ellis for the newly created Marketing Coordinator position. Liza joined the A&O team with a marketing background in the A/E/C field and with a Bachelors Degree from High Point University. She looks forward to continuing to build this new and vital position.
The third addition to the team in May was Engineering Intern, David M. Ragan. David has recently graduated from North Carolina State University with his Masters Degree in structural engineering and mechanics. David adds hands-on heavy construction experience to the design team.
A&O Wins Structure Design Limited Service Agreement
August 18, 2011
On August 18, 2011, Alpha & Omega Group was officially awarded the Structure Design Limited Services contract as the Structural Engineer.
As a pre-qualified SPSF firm, A&O will provide, as needed, bridge design/plan preparation and working drawing reviews for both existing bridge preservation and new bridge replacements.
A&O Celebrates First Year in New Office Location
July 1, 2011
In July of 2011, Alpha & Omega Group celebrated their first year in their relocated office space at 4601 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 3C in Raleigh, after relocating from 4911 Green Road, Suite 107 also in Raleigh. The relocation into larger office space was to accommodate a growing staff and an increasing amount of projects. The new location, off of Blue Ridge Road, provides convenient and easy access to major roadways that allow efficient and responsive service to clients.
A&O Wins Bridge Inspection Limited Service Agreement
June 15, 2011
On June 1, 2011, Alpha & Omega Group was officially awarded a 2-year Limited Service contract for Bridge Inspection. As a pre-qualified private engineering firm, A&O will provide, as needed throughout the state, hands-on field inspection and documentation of the condition of state owned/municipal/private bridges, railroad bridges, metal traffic signal poles, sign structures, ferry docks, analysis work and traffic attenuators. Since 2000 A&O has consistently won contracts with the NCDOT as one of the consultants of choice.
A&O Wins R-2633BB Bridge on Ramp B4 over
CSX Railway
June 7, 2011
On June 7, 2011 Alpha & Omega Group was selected by NCDOT to provide Engineering Design Services and Construction Plans for Project R-2633BB, Ramp B4 over CSX Railway. Although this award is A&O’s first NCDOT Structure Design contract, our employees have provided bridge design for NCDOT since 1983.