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2)Have a better understanding of how they are per- ceived in the industry. The candid and honest feedback they received from employees and clients was invaluable. In evaluating their brand, it was important that they re- mained on the same page as their employees and clients and that the message and the quality of work remain the same across the board. 3)Celebrate their anniversary. Anniversaries are a great time to take a look at where you’ve been and where you’re going. This was their opportunity to look at all the things that have led to their successful 50 years in business and use that to shape the next 50 years of success. “Honesty, integrity, and service – these are the values that C.R. ‘Chuck’ Pennoni instilled into the company when he founded it 50 years ago,” Viscuso says. “Our employees demonstrate these values with every client on every project.” “While we wanted to pay tribute to the past and to what got us to 50 years, we also wanted to demonstrate our commitment to the future – 50 years and beyond.” CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF ELLIPSE AWARDS. Pennoni is also proud to reveal that this year marks the 10th anniver- sary of its Ellipse Award, presented annually to a mem- ber of the community who has improved the quality of life through an investment in infrastructure. Each year, Pennoni’s board of directors and executive team, in ad- dition to previous award recipients, recommend possi- ble nominees. The group then votes on a final recipient. This year they selected the American Society of Civil Engineers in honor of its quadrennial Report Card on America’s Infrastructure. “Pennoni felt that the ASCE should be recognized for the spotlight they have placed on our nation’s failing in- frastructure” Viscuso says. Once every four years, America’s civil engineers provide a comprehensive assessment of the nation’s major in- frastructure categories in ASCE’s Report Card for Amer- ica’s Infrastructure. Using a simple A to F report card format, the review provides a comprehensive assess- ment of current infrastructure conditions and needs, both assigning grades and making recommendations for how to raise the grades. According to the report card, the nation’s infrastructure is currently rated at D- plus, and needs an investment of $3.6 trillion. CELEBRATING PROJECTS. In addition to these milestones,

More reasons for Pennoni to celebrate: ❚ ❚ They just acquired two more firms: RWD Consultants in Camden, NJ, and McCarthy Associates in Clearwater and Delray Beach, FL. ❚ ❚ They were named a 2016 Top Workplace in the Philadelphia region by Philly.com, and Workplace Dynamics. ❚ ❚ They were ranked number three in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s list of Engineering Firms. ❚ ❚ The structural division manager in the Philadelphia office, Matthew Stuart, was recognized in ASCE’s first Innovation Contest, which identified creative and innovative ideas for reshaping infrastructure. His theory was recognized as “Most Efficient” in the “Resilience” category for “Improving the Resilience of Sheathed, Unbonded Mono-Strand Post- Tensioned Construction.” Pennoni was selected by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to complete the development of conceptual plans, contract bid documents, and services during construction for the superstructure replacement of seven non-composite bridges, which include 22nd Street, 21st Street, 20th Street, Free Library of Philadelphia Pedestrian Bridge, 19th Street, Family Court Pedestrian Bridge, and 18th Street, spanning over the Vine Street Expressway.

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