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Michael Carpenter, P.E.
PersonMichael Carpenter is a Senior Geotechnical and Concrete Materials Engineer in the Marquette, Michigan office. He is a registered professional engineer who specializes in investigations, evaluations, design and construction oversight…
Will Alternative Project Delivery Methods Work for Your Dam Project?
Thought Leadership…dam owners. These approaches foster collaboration and efficiency, which is huge for critical infrastructure like dams that handle water supply, flood control, and hydropower for communities around the country. In…
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, two Florida communities prove the power of climate adaptation
Thought Leadership…critical items such as solid connections between walls and roofs. In earthquake country, codes ensure buildings are bolted to foundations and have the structural reinforcements needed to withstand ground movement….
Which Underwater Inspection is right for your port project – and why an Engineer-Diver is best for the job
Thought Leadership…These experiences, along with recent waterfront structure failures throughout the country, help drive home that underwater inspections are a critical link in a waterfront facility inspection – and having a…
Eight Weeks and Four Floods: How understanding compound weather events can help you predict and manage emergency weather
Thought Leadership…little more luxury than we’d planned. Much of the country did not fare so well. By the time my kids were back in school, the U.S. would have weathered a…
Barriers, Loss, or Transformational Retreat? What is the right approach for your threatened coastline?
Thought Leadership…the country, FEMA is buying out properties subject to repeat flooding. It is a financially savvy move that both reduces the federal costs of repeated rebuilds and enables residents to…
An uncertain future calls for flexible flood solutions: How can non-structural solutions reduce your flood risk?
Thought Leadership…or “ecotone” vegetated levees, can further increase these community benefits, even while mitigating a portion of the flood probability side of the risk equation. Across the country, large-scale USACE flood…
Why Your Dam Restoration Project Needs More Than a Good Design – 7 Lessons for Dam Owners
Thought Leadership…from modern dam rehabilitation projects, including my experience supporting clients across the country. While each project is unique, several strategies consistently improve safety, efficiency, and long-term resilience. Secord Dam in…
GEI Completes Work on San Diego County Water Authority’s $1.5B Emergency Storage Project
Press Release…in times of drought. The original 220-foot high concrete dam was raised 117 feet using RCC, making it the highest dam raise in the country and highest dam raise in…
GEI Receives Silver Award for the Gay Head Lighthouse Relocation Project from ACEC Massachusetts
Award or Recognition…National Trust for Historic Preservation designated the lighthouse as one of the 11 most endangered historic places in the country. But thanks to the efforts of community members and the…
GEI Consultants Ranks No. 92 on ENR’s 2018 Top 500 Design Firms List
Award or Recognition…continued growth is the direct result of our trusted partnerships with our clients and our dedicated and talented employees throughout the country,” said Ronald P. Palmieri, P.E, President of GEI…
GEI and Nicholson Construction Receive Top Prize at ACEC/MA 2015 Engineering Excellence Awards
Award or Recognition…an innovator in the geotechnical construction industry for more than 50 years. With regional offices across the country and headquarters located in Pittsburgh, Nicholson is a nationally renowned specialty contractor,…