During the past few years, a growing number of engineering firms have recognized the need to integrate sustainable solutions in every stage of project work. The Shepherd Engineering Search Team finds that working with companies that implement sustainable practices is rewarding because as we help their teams grow, they continue to improve our environment. For this reason, Fuscoe Engineering, Inc. is one of the firms that we find great pleasure in representing.
Fuscoe Engineering is one of the pioneers of effective sustainable solutions. Fuscoe’s team members are passionate about providing environmentally sound project solutions that are beneficial to communities. Fuscoe’s goals include creating new benchmarks for innovation and setting standards for other firms to follow.
Fuscoe’s Process & Core Values: full circle thinking®
Fuscoe is among the most progressive engineering firms in the industry. Fuscoe’s engineers provide innovative and technologically advanced engineering solutions. Every decision made, every innovation implemented, and every project completed is steered by their commitment to “full circle thinking®”. full circle thinking® is Fuscoe’s corporate tagline and an underlying sustainable approach and fundamental series of truths that guide how the firm operates and the way it addresses each project. It is a way of thinking that honors the water, land and sky to create the important balance between the built and natural environments. Fuscoe’s story revolves around transcending traditional approaches, widening the arc of creativity and challenging possibilities – ensuring that Fuscoe drives innovation toward solutions that not only inspire, but demonstrate a respect for the earth.
Fuscoe’s team members not only extend full circle thinking® to the design and execution of their projects, they also apply this principle to the way they interact in every-day business practices. The well-being of Fuscoe’s employees, the community and the environment are all paramount to the way Fuscoe operates.
Fuscoe’s eco-adaptive® Approach
Among the many examples of Fuscoe’s pioneering efforts is its signature sustainable eco-adaptive® approach to engineering. This methodology combines environmentally sound and energy efficient design. Fuscoe delivers these innovative eco-adaptive® strategies with extensive expertise in LEED®, low impact development (LID) and sustainable design, urban drainage and runoff management, flood control mitigation, watershed assessment, wetland remediation and water quality regulations. Fuscoe’s environmental commitment also extends to civil engineering services for renewable energy and utilities. Fuscoe’s eco-adaptive® services integrate green design features throughout site improvements and comply with all Federal, State and local legislation.
Fuscoe’s Green Streets Expertise
Among Fuscoe’s broad areas of expertise is the development of environmentally sustainable Green and Complete Streets. Patrick Fuscoe, PE, Fuscoe’s CEO, is a recognized expert in this field and has delivered presentations on Green/Complete Streets and sustainable engineering practices to many of California’s largest industry organizations. He has also headed Green Streets technical committees to develop guides which include components that are now established as gold standards in the engineering industry.
The Green/Complete Street revolution is sweeping the country! Green Streets are typically publicly-owned streets that are transformed to be more ecologically sound. Green Streets incorporate vegetation, such as trees and shrubs; and feature engineered systems, such as permeable surfaces that filter and cleanse stormwater runoff from pavements or sidewalks, whereas standard streets drive runoff and pollutants into surrounding waterways. Transforming standard streets to Green Streets creates opportunities for sustainable features, such as bioswales and bioretention basins, which benefit the environment and improve the health of the surrounding community.
Fuscoe’s Cutting-Edge Technologies
Fuscoe has taken to the skies! Deploying UAV drones is another example of how Fuscoe is using cutting-edge technologies to increase the effectiveness of project execution. Its GeoSky™ fleet of FAA approved UAV drones are innovative project design tools that streamline project delivery. Fuscoe’s drones provide a bird’s-eye view of projects to identify development design options and potential issues before, during and after construction. UAV drone optical capture surveys and photorealistic 3D visualization services are among some of the newest technology implemented by Fuscoe.
Fuscoe’s drone services deliver collaborative support through all work phases of project planning. These services are geared for maximum effectiveness and simplify project alternatives and opportunities through site topographic mapping/surveying, 3D model fly-throughs, before and after view simulations, 3D Point Clouds/Revit models, construction monitoring, and more.
Let your imagination take flight! All of Fuscoe’s Geospatial Technology Services support sustainable site design. Fuscoe’s 3D Visualization Technologies provide realistic design scenarios in real-time. These tools are proven to reduce costs, present new design insights and support technical feasibility, while avoiding costly field testing. Fuscoe’s remarkable VR Room showcases its latest UAV drone technology. These Virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) services take engineering and project development to a whole new level! Fuscoe’s VR services utilize 360° videos that show project views from every angle, while AI is used to identify, evaluate, count and sort infrastructure components, site features, trees, etc.
Fuscoe’s Collaborative Strategies
Fuscoe’s breakthrough technology services don’t end there. Fuscoe uses the latest strategies to maximize efficiency and minimize cost, including Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM). IPD provides added value to Fuscoe’s clients by enabling design professionals of various disciplines to collaboratively harness the talents and insights of all stakeholders to escalate project results. BIM is a collaborative 3D modeling process using virtual and augmented reality to design, analyze and visualize a project from the concept stage to its completion and further.
Are you interested in joining Fuscoe?
On Fuscoe Engineering’s behalf, Shepherd Engineering Search is currently recruiting team players at varying levels, from Project/Senior Engineer to Project Management levels, who can contribute to Fuscoe’s exciting projects in their Irvine, San Ramon, Los Angeles, and San Diego offices. Please contact Stephanie Shimek directly, at 530-475-6755 or steph@shepherdsg.com, if you are interested in learning more or if you would like to apply for these opportunities.
Are you interested in utilizing Fuscoe’s services for your project needs?
If so, you are welcome to contact its corporate office in Irvine, California, at 949-474-1960; or review Fuscoe’s website for other office locations: www.fuscoe.com
