2020 in review: Letter from our Principals
A historic and challenging year is drawing to a close and while we look forward to 2021 and plan for the future, we also want to take the time to highlight the positives of 2020.
News
Getting to know Bennco Engineering: Brent Gore, GISP
Brent Gore is a Senior GIS Analyst responsible for providing data management, geospatial analysis, and mapping support for various environmental and coastal development projects.
Congratulations, Dr. Haddadian! Defending a PhD thesis on Zoom
On July 27th, she successfully defended her thesis on Direct Numerical Simulation of Alongshelf Current-supported Turbidity Currents over Erodible Bed, during a Zoom presentation.
WEDG Associate Certification Increases Best Practices for Waterfront Design
Danielle Irwin and Christie Hurley are among the second cohort to receive the Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines (WEDG) Associate certification issued by the Waterfront Alliance.
A response to the Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study
Our Principals, Jannek Cederberg PE, and Jason Cummins, PE, conducted a review of the study to provide input in an effort to find a solution that both meets the engineering criteria as well as maintains the functionality and aesthetic of the waterfront.
Gina Chiello Accepted into Leadership Palm Beach County Engage Program
The Leadership Engage program, LPBC’s flagship program, is a highly competitive 10-month program which offers participants a transformative learning experience with the intent to better Palm Beach County.
Sea Turtle Nesting Season Underway in Florida
From adopting a nest at Bill Baggs State Park, to designing and permitting our beach projects with Sea Turtle Construction Conditions in mind, Bennco Engineering is committed to protecting sea turtles for future generations.
Construction underway at Dinner Key Marina
Construction is underway on the repairs to the eminent Dinner Key Marina. Fronting Biscayne Bay in historic Coconut Grove, the Dinner Key Marina is one of the largest wet slip marinas in Florida, as well as the eastern U.S.
Permitting Outside the Box – Drive in Boatwash
This environmentally friendly boatwash method has become rapidly popular among the boating community because of its accessibility, time savings and economic benefits to the consumer.
Bennco Engineering welcomes Penny Cutt
Bennco Engineering has added marine environmental veteran Penny Cutt as Director in the Fort Lauderdale office.
Getting to know Bennco Engineering: Rebecah Delp
Rebecah Delp is a Marine Scientist and Project Manager responsible for providing environmental consulting services to clients in both the private and public sector.
Bennco Engineering receives Broward County CBE
Bennco Engineering is proud to announce a recent award of the Broward County Business Enterprise (CBE) Certification.
First guests arrive at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve
The island was once an industrial sand excavation site and is now a beautiful destination island. Bennco Engineering led all surveying, beach design, shoreline stabilization, EIA preparation, coastal studies, and construction administration.
Managing the threat of Sea Level Rise at historic waterfront park
The latest issue of the Marina World magazine - featuring an article published by Jannek Cederberg - focuses on disaster management.
Workshop Recap: Seagrass Identification and In-Water Survey
The workshop trained participants in seagrass identification of local species as well as the various seagrass survey methodologies acceptable by environmental agencies
Friends of Florida’s Adopt-a-Nest at Bill Baggs State Park
Bennco Engineering proudly sponsored a sea turtle nest at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park on Key Biscayne through the Friends of Florida’s Adopt-a-Nest program and became adoptive parents to 100 or so baby loggerheads!
Danielle H. Irwin – 2019 FAEP Conference Speaker
Danielle will focus on the use of coastal management tools, both new and not-so-new, to increase the resiliency of coastal shorelines.
Coastal Erosion: Hurricane Dorian and Extreme Storms
Earlier this week, Category 5 Hurricane Dorian stalled over the Bahamas, causing mass destruction on the islands and threatening Florida’s East coast with intense storm surges and wind gusts.
Getting to know Bennco Engineering: Jason Taylor, PE
Jason Taylor is a Senior Engineer, and one of the most well-respected engineers in the industry.
Derecktor Dania extends lift piers, increases lifting capacity to 220 LOA
The lift pier extension project, engineered by Bennco Engineering in Miami, will allow Derecktor Dania to fully utilize the lifting capacity of the existing hoist and permit vessels up to 220 feet length overall (LOA).
Our new Tallahassee office is open!
Bennco Engineering is expanding and proud to announce our newest office in Tallahassee, Florida.
Bennco Engineering welcomes new Director, Danielle H. Irwin, M.Sc.
Danielle H. Irwin, M.Sc., has joined Bennco Engineering as a Director in our new Tallahassee office. She specializes in water resource management and has extensive expertise in waterfront development, shoreline erosion prevention, coastal management, resiliency...
Coral Outplanting in Dry Tortugas National Park
Corals have declined as much as 80-90% in the U.S. and Caribbean since the 1980’s. As a coastal and marine engineering firm, we understand the importance of natural healthy shorelines and always aim to protect, preserve and enhance all-natural marine ecosystems on projects.
Leonard Barrera Celebrates 5 Years at Bennco Engineering
Today Bennco Engineering celebrated the work-iversary of Leonard Barrera. After opening in 2010, he was the fourth fulltime employee hired by the firm and is currently a Coastal Engineer.
Women Led Dive Team
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, the Marine Science department at Bennco Engineering recently completed a Marine Resource Survey at the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Key West performed by an all-female crew.