Structural Engineer honors the firms with great workplaces in its annual ranking, a much-anticipated resource that shows which firms are "putting it out there" and seeing how they stack up against their industry peers. Job-seekers value the list as a source of unbiased information to see which firms are focused on workplace practice issues, and non-job-seekers love to see how their firm fares.

Asked why TDEG was selected for this recognition, CEO Val Ericson replied, "Our staff of dedicated and competent professionals understands the value of teamwork with our clients, designers, builders and each other to deliver successful building projects. Our success in providing creative Structural Engineering solutions and exceptional client service fulfills the personal and professional objectives of our staff."

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society will use funds collected from the MS Bike Tour to not only support research for a cure tomorrow, but also to provide programs which address the needs of people living with MS today. Our thanks to the riders; Bob Blake, Ft. Worth, TX, Jaynab Rose, JGR-Architects, Val Ericson, TDEG, Nils Ericson, TDEG, Katie Gallagher, Bethel, CT and Luke Ericson, JGR-Architects and the many supporters who contributed to the team.

American Council of Engineering Companies of Connecticut ACEC/CT is the leading organization for the business and professional interests of consulting engineering firms in Connecticut. Council members are engaged in a wide range of engineering works that propel the state's economy, and enhance and safeguard Connecticut's quality of life. These works allow Americans to occupy safe buildings, drink clean water, enjoy a healthy life, take advantage of new technologies, and travel safely and efficiently. The Council's mission is to contribute to Connecticut's prosperity and welfare by advancing the business interests of member firms.

Val has served as the President of Structural Engineers Coalition of Connecticut and President of ACEC/CT. His professional work nationally includes; Executive Committee Director, Council of American Structural Engineers, Chairman, Public Relations Committee, Structural Engineering Institute and is an Active Peer Reviewer for ACEC. As part of his work with professional organizations, Val has peer reviewed and advised over forty firms across the country with regard to improving both the practice of structural engineering and the management of engineering and architectural companies. Val resides in Ridgefield with his wife Ann.

On June 18, Yung In visited the engineers at The Di Salvo Ericson Group to see for herself the workings of an engineering office and to find out what it is that a structural engineer does.

Photo to left: Joaquin Denoya of the Di Salvo Ericson Group described his work as a structural engineer to Yung In Gi, the winner of the Richard S. DiSalvo Scholarship for Engineering.

Using scientific standards, the LEED criteria emphasizes the most current technologies for sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. For a building owner, a LEED building is more efficient, easier to maintain, has more value in the marketplace and is a recognized example of environmental excellence. There is current legislation in Connecticut that has passed the senate and has been sent to the house that looks to "require certain state-financed construction projects to meet or exceed the silver building rating of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design's rating system for new commercial construction and major renovation projects."

Mr. Richardson will be guiding the firm towards continued growth and promoting the vision of Structural Engineering Excellence on which the firm was founded. He will oversee the general management and operations of the company. Bruce has been with TDEG for 19 years and became a principal in 1995.

Along with his role as Director of Marketing, Clay will be responsible for Quality Management. As projects become more sophisticated, codes become more complex, and delivery systems more expedient, Clay will be challenged to maintain the quality of work that our clients deserve.

In addition to being our Financial Management Director, Ken assumes the Director of Human Resources and Professional Development Role. Our staff is our greatest resource and Ken will see that they are properly motivated and that professional development and training remains an important goal for TDEG.

Trevor, a project Manager and our newest shareholder will assume the responsibility for managing computer technology at our company. As out technological tools change rapidly, Trevor will keep us on the leading edge of engineering and business productivity.

Val remains available to our new leadership team to advise, assist and coach each member to be successful. His 40 years of engineering and business management experience will be a resource to our new management team.