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Award Winners Upendra Karna and Harry Capers
Posted On April 23, 2008
Arora Selected by NCHRP for Domestic Scan
Posted On February 14, 2008
Arora and Associates, PC has been selected by NCHRP as the Research
Agency for the US Domestic Scan Program. Harry A. Capers, Jr, PE,
Arora's Corporate Bridge Engineer, is the Principal Investigator.
Detailed information about the scan program is on the NCHRP
website.
Arora will lead the investigation into several transportation engineering and management topics, particularly how decisions are being made about routine maintenance and major rehabilitations and reconstructions to minimize traffic disruptions and control agency life-cycle costs. The scan program entails four key steps:
1. Identify novel practices.
2. Assess the likelihood that these new ideas might beneficially be applied in other settings.
3. New practices that offer the most promise are selected and
field visits are made to observe the practices, identify pertinent
development and application issues, and assess appropriate technology
transfer opportunities and methods.
4. Results are documented for use by those who participated
and for others to apply.
The initial topics to be studied will include:
1. Project Delivery Management.
2. Accelerated Construction Techniques.
3. Winter Maintenance.
4. Regional, Multi-Agency Traffic Signal Operations Management.
5. Bridge Management Decision-Making.
The purpose of the US Domestic Scan Program is to focus the international technology scanning concept on transportation agencies within the US. It will collect information from US sources that can facilitate favorable change in the US highway sector. As with the international program, the benefits come from avoiding unnecessary duplication of advances already developed by other US agencies and creating synergy for promoting these advancements. This enables advanced technology and policy to be put into practice more quickly in the U.S. It also allows for more efficient use of limited research funds by domestic transportation agencies and organizations. Implementation of scan findings is the key element and the ultimate goal of the program.
Chesterfield Sykesville Road Bridge Receives Award
Posted On December 13, 2007
Arora's Chesterfield-Sykesville Road Bridge replacement project will receive a Distinguished Award at the American Consulting Engineer's Council of NJ award banquet in March 2008. This NJDOT project was recognized for successfully marrying modern design with historical features. Wood cladding, tinted exposed-aggregate concrete and cast iron railings mimic the old structure. Signs and interpretive displays publicize the history of the structure and its environs.
Arora Celebrates PM Day 2006
Posted On May 12, 2007
On November 2, 2006, Project Managers around the world celebrated Project Management Day. This annual event is promoted by the Project Management Institute to recognize Project Managers’ importance to their organizations.
Some Arora PMs were invited by New Jersey Department of Transportation to celebrate at their headquarters in Trenton. NJDOT PMs put together a day-long event featuring guest speakers and displays demonstrating the benefits of effective project management.
Arora prepared a display showing Project Management Evolution in a consulting engineering firm. As engineering firms grow, their approach to project management evolves. More project management knowledge areas are implemented as the organizations project become more numerous and complex. Our display was based upon Arora’s first-hand knowledge gained during our growth into a 95-employee firm.
Arora’s Khairul Alam, David Hutchinson, Dan Yacovino, and Eric Yermack greeted attendees and answered questions about our display.
Download a PDF copy of Arora's display: PM Day Display
ARORA to participate in an NCHRP project
Posted On May 7, 2007
Arora is a sub-consultant to Cambridge Systematics of Boston, MA on a recently awarded National Cooperative Research Program (NCHRP/TRB) Project #20-74, “Developing an Asset Management Framework for the Interstate System." The objective of this project is to develop a practical framework for applying asset management principles and practices to managing the nation’s Interstate Highway System investments.
New Woodbury Office Manager
Posted On May 2, 2007
Arora is pleased to announce that Kurt Geiger has been promoted to be our Woodbury Office Manager. Kurt has worked for Arora since the Woodbury office was acquired from McFarland and Johnson in 2001. He is an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader and will now be responsible for managing Arora's Woodbury operation. Please support Kurt in his new role.
The Chesterfield-Sykesville Bridge Award
Posted On May 2, 2007
Arora was chosen for an Honorable Mention Award for the Chesterfield-Sykesville Road Bridge over Black's Creek by the New Jersey Concrete and Aggregate Association. Arora was chosen for the award for "distinguishing itself as leader in the promotion of concrete, design and construction in New Jersey." The award will be received at the 44th Annual New Jersey Concrete Awards (for 2006) at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick on May 10th, 2007. Congratulations to Khairul and his team.
Another Inspection Project for Arora
Posted On April 13, 2007
On April 11, 2007, Arora was notified that it had been selected for the inspection of 51 State Owned Culverts, Group XL7C. These culverts are in the counties of Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem. The project should start by mid-summer.
NJ Turnpike Interchange 6 to 9 Widening
Posted On April 2, 2007
Arora and Associates has been awarded the contract for final design of NJ Turnpike's Interchange 6 to 9 Widening Program, Section 7. This 2.3 mile project includes construction of three-lane outer roadways in both directions, four mainline bridges, two culverts, three local road overpass bridges, one u-turn bridge and retaining walls. The project has an aggressive schedule that calls for completion of design within 18 months.
Pulaski Skyway Rehabilitation
Posted On March 28, 2007
We are pleased to announce that Arora is a major subconsultant and part of the Parsons Brinckerhoff team that has been selected by the NJDOT for the Rehabilitation/Preventive Maintenance of the Pulaski Skyway located in Jersey City, Newark and Kearney. Arora's tasks are Roadway Design including Geometrics and Design Exceptions, Structural Design/Evaluation, Structural Support/Inspection, Highway Lighting and Traffic Data Collection. The Pulaski Skyway, an 18,480-foot long steel structure constructed in 1931, is a vital link in the Northern New Jersey transportation network. The Skyway links Jersey City and Newark, and carries Route 1&9 over the Hackensack and Passaic Rivers and several industrial facilities. It serves as an express link for car traffic to and from the Holland Tunnel and destinations further north on Route 1&9. The Skyway carries over 60,000 vehicles a day and is a critical link in the region's transportation system.
Harry Capers, PE
Posted On March 28, 2007
Mr. Harry Capers, PE, has been appointed as the Report Facilitator and Desk Scan Facilitator for the "Bridge Evaluation Quality Assurance" scan team, which is presently scheduled to travel abroad from June 1 to June 17, 2007 under the auspices of the joint American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP), and the International Technology Scanning Program.
New Quality Assurance Manager
Posted On March 28, 2007
Arora has appointed Harry Capers as our new Quality Assurance Manager. Harry's responsibility will be to assure that the provisions of Arora's Quality Plan are implemented. This includes approving Project Specific Quality plans and waivers, reviewing monthly QC Reports, conducting quarterly QA Audits and conducting annual Internal Quality Audits. Please work with Harry to maintain Arora's high quality standards.