Lightfair International 2017 McCarthy Engineering attended the Lightfair® International 2017 Conference! Our team members enjoyed learning about the new discoveries, innovations, and solutions within the lighting industry. To learn more about the Lightfair International Conference, click here. McCarthy Engineering takes pride in … Engineering Your Success. … [Read more...]
McCarthy Provides Civil Services to Leading Cabinet Door Makers in America
McCarthy Provides Civil Services to Leading Cabinet Door Makers in America McCarthy Engineering enjoyed working with Conestoga Wood Specialties and Kinsley Construction, Inc., on the plant's 47,000-square-foot new addition. McCarthy Engineering provided civil engineering services for the $6 million expansion. Check out the Reading Eagle's latest article to read more about the growth of Conestoga Wood Specialties! Click HERE to read the article! McCarthy Engineering takes … [Read more...]
McCarthy Engineering Performs Emergency Road Repair Near Historic Mill
McCarthy Engineering Performs Emergency Road Repair Near Historic Mill In Mid-February, Marion Township, Berks County was faced with having to unexpectedly close Hickory Road due to the collapse of an old steel culvert pipe that serves a historical mill on the private property. Hickory Road is a main artery through the community and required immediate repair. Township engineer McCarthy Engineering stepped up and facilitated pulling together Berks County Conservation District to secure funding … [Read more...]
McCarthy Engineering Performs Emergency Bridge Replacement
McCarthy Engineering was contacted by N. Heidelberg Township for an emergency bridge inspection to investigate a sudden dip in the road surface. The bridge, located at the 1500 block of Milestone Road, suffered a failure of multiple deck beams rendering the structure unable to carry traffic. This necessitated the immediate closure of the bridge. Given that the bridge was a main artery for the community and emergency vehicles, emergency permitting from the Department of Environmental Protection … [Read more...]
Land Surveying: Know Your Boundaries
Land surveyors determine property boundaries by using specialized equipment that takes exact measurements. They are essential in map making, construction and engineering projects, but they can also benefit homeowners. When is the right time to call a surveyor? Property Improvement Improvements to a lot can add property and personal value to a home. For instance, fencing helps to protect privacy or create a boundary around the perimeter of a lot. A drive- or walkway makes accessing the house … [Read more...]