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All-Terra Engineering as part of lessons learned has reinstated in-house weekly quality review of field technician submittals. We understand submittals are important and worth doing right. It is the single best way to ensure quality, functionality and compliance with plans and specifications. Submittals include but not limited to field reports, logs, samples, timesheets and other field documents.
The in-house quality review is demerit based that subtract points from technician’s weekly accumulated points total for each infraction. Quality review infractions include:
All-Terra Engineering is committed to providing quality services with experienced technical and professional staff. All-Terra is accredited by A2LA and follows ISO-17025 requirements and adheres to our Quality Assurance Manual. All-Terra adheres to quality program that requires; monitoring of work quality (SOP-001- Site Testing Control Procedure, SOP-017 Inspection and Test Procedure), ensuring report delivery (QAM – 5.10), addressing and tracking deficiencies (SOP-005 Control of Non-Conforming Product/Work), continuous trainings and improvements of our employees (SOP-008 Training Procedures), and non- conformance issues are addressed through our Internal Audit and Nonconformance Work Procedures. All-Terra’s Quality audits are conducted on a regular basis. On projects the frequency of quality measurement will be to share the outcome at weekly or monthly progress meetings.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ABIY HARASEMY AND PATRICK OJEAH ON SB102 FIELD SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION8/22/2019 All-Terra Engineering would like to congratulate our field technicians Abiy Harasemy and Patrick Ojeah on successfully completing and passing the SB102 Field Specialist certification exam. By passing their exams, they have helped All-Terra Engineering become more qualified in the area of field testing and inspection. We are so proud of the hard work and dedication to their profession both Abiy and Patrick have shown.
The SB 102 Field Specialist certification is a course that certifies an individual’s ability to properly sample and test soils and flexible base properties in the field in accordance with TxDOT Test Procedures. Individuals must come prepared to pass examinations of associated test procedures through demonstration, verbal and practical methods. Once the evaluations are successfully completed, a final written examination is administered. A score of 80% or higher is necessary to obtain certification. Test Procedures covered:
Clifton Thomas has joined All-Terra Engineering as Marketing Director. He will be responsible for leading all marketing strategies, business development and company branding activities to increase All-Terra growing position in geotechnical engineering industry in Texas. He brings a wealth of knowledge having worked in the Houston Gulf Coast area over the past 30 years.
Mr. Thomas has over 45 years of experience including sixteen years with a local engineering firm as its Manager of Site Development Group. He has design, management and marketing experience on multiple site development, transit, municipal and infrastructure projects. He was lead designer on the original Red Line section through Midtown for Metro Light Rail project working closely with geotechnical engineer on pavement design and subgrade preparation recommendations. Mr. Thomas is familiar with the marketing of sustainable design projects. He has provided LEED site design criteria on several award-winning facilities including Texas Woman’s University Institute of Health Sciences, University of Houston Calhoun Lofts, HISD Milby High School Renovations, Fire Station No. 90, Kendall Library and Strake Jesuit College Preparatory School Fieldhouse and Swimming Pool. All-Terra Engineering is a highly qualified to provide professional engineering services in the areas of subsurface exploration, laboratory testing, construction monitoring, diagnostic investigation, on-site observation, facility/property condition assessment and environmental site assessment. Our basic philosophy of excellence and quality in project delivery and expeditious response to our clients is undergirded by All-Terra’s management. All-Terra Engineering in support of Construction Quality Acceptance firm of Alliance Geotechnical Group has been selected to provide construction materials testing services on the SH 99 Grand Parkway Segments H and I.The Construction Quality Acceptance firm will verify compliance with the design specifications, details and drawings, applicable TxDOT specifications and other requirements. Inspection and testing plans will provide procedures and criteria for testing and sampling and will set out competency and certification requirements for personnel performing testing and inspection.
SH 99 Grand Parkway Segments H & I-1 is 37.5 miles of new two-lane tollfacility (one lane each direction) with intermittent four-lane sections for passing and ramp bridgesat FM 1413. TxDOT has the option to include in the project scope construction of the westernportion of Segment H as a four-lane section (H-West Option – 7.9 miles). Segment I-2A is 8.7 miles of infrastructure to accommodate a toll equipment upgrade to the existing four-lane facility and a grade separation at Fisher Road. Segment I-2B is 6.1 miles of new 4-lane toll facility. All-Terra Engineering is committed to providing quality services with experienced technical and professional staff. All-Terra is accredited by A2LA and follows ISO-17025 requirements and adheres to our Quality Assurance Manual. All-Terra adheres to quality program that requires; monitoring of work quality (SOP-001- Site Testing Control Procedure, SOP-017 Inspection and Test Procedure), ensuring report delivery (QAM – 5.10), addressing and tracking deficiencies (SOP-005 Control of Non-Conforming Product/Work), continuous trainings and improvements of our employees (SOP-008 Training Procedures), and non- conformance issues are addressed through our Internal Audit and Nonconformance Work Procedures. All-Terra’s Quality audits are conducted on a regular basis. On projects the frequency of quality measurement will be to share the outcome at weekly or monthly progress meetings. The Groves, a master planned community by Ashlar Development has recognized All-Terra Engineering for the outstanding services. All-Terra Engineering provides geotechnical engineering, materials testing and inspection services during the construction of community’s paving and infrastructure. The plaque presented to All-Terra stated the following “In Recognition of Outstanding Service to The Grove Community, it is with Great Pride that we Present This Small Token of Our Appreciation to All-Terra Engineering. Haddis, We Commend You for Quality Performance and Unwavering Commitment to Excellence 2019”.
This is All-Terra’s second recognition award from Ashlar Development for services provided on The Groves project. All-Terra received recognition for quality of services performed in 2015. The Groves is a 1,000-acre master planned community by Ashlar Development located in Humble, Texas. Development included 100-acres of green space with creeks that wind through community, 90-acres of parks with wooded walking trails and nature reserves. The community is located northeast of Houston and south of Kingwood. Haddis Tewolde, P.E., President of All-Terra Engineering, Inc. has been elected to the 2019-2020 Board of Directors for TCEL Houston Chapter. Mr. Tewolde is a registered professional engineer and has over 25 years of experience in geotechnical engineering industry. He was elected to a 1-year term on the Board.
TCEL is comprised entirely of firms that provides geoprofessional services including geotechnical, geological, environmental, construction materials engineering and testing and related professional services in the State of Texas. TCEL goal is to promote professionalism in science and practice of geoprofessional services through collaboration, education and training. All-Terra Engineering is a highly qualified to provide professional engineering services in the areas of subsurface exploration, laboratory testing, construction monitoring, diagnostic investigation, on-site observation, facility/property condition assessment and environmental site assessment. Our basic philosophy of excellence and quality in project delivery and expeditious response to our clients is undergirded by All-Terra’s management. All-Terra Engineering as part of lessons learned has reinstated in-house weekly quality review of field technician submittals. We understand submittals are important and worth doing right. It is the single best way to ensure quality, functionality and compliance with plans and specifications. Submittals include but not limited to field reports, logs, samples, timesheets and other field documents.
The in-house quality review is demerit based that subtract points from technician’s weekly accumulated points total for each infraction. Quality review infractions include:
All-Terra Engineering is committed to providing quality services with experienced technical and professional staff. All-Terra is accredited by A2LA and follows ISO-17025 requirements and adheres to our Quality Assurance Manual. All-Terra adheres to quality program that requires; monitoring of work quality (SOP-001- Site Testing Control Procedure, SOP-017 Inspection and Test Procedure), ensuring report delivery (QAM – 5.10), addressing and tracking deficiencies (SOP-005 Control of Non-Conforming Product/Work), continuous trainings and improvements of our employees (SOP-008 Training Procedures), and non- conformance issues are addressed through our Internal Audit and Nonconformance Work Procedures. All-Terra’s Quality audits are conducted on a regular basis. On projects the frequency of quality measurement will be to share the outcome at weekly or monthly progress meetings. CONGRATULATIONS TO ABIY HARASEMY AND PATRICK OJEAH ON SB102 FIELD SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION7/11/2019 All-Terra Engineering would like to congratulate our field technicians Abiy Harasemy and Patrick Ojeah on successfully completing and passing the SB102 Field Specialist certification exam. By passing their exams, they have helped All-Terra Engineering become more qualified in the area of field testing and inspection. We are so proud of the hard work and dedication to their profession both Abiy and Patrick have shown.
The SB 102 Field Specialist certification is a course that certifies an individual’s ability to properly sample and test soils and flexible base properties in the field in accordance with TxDOT Test Procedures. Individuals must come prepared to pass examinations of associated test procedures through demonstration, verbal and practical methods. Once the evaluations are successfully completed, a final written examination is administered. A score of 80% or higher is necessary to obtain certification.
Clifton Thomas has joined All-Terra Engineering as Marketing Director. He will be responsible for leading all marketing strategies, business development and company branding activities to increase All-Terra growing position in geotechnical engineering industry in Texas. He brings a wealth of knowledge having worked in the Houston Gulf Coast area over the past 30 years.
Mr. Thomas has over 45 years of experience including sixteen years with a local engineering firm as its Manager of Site Development Group. He has design, management and marketing experience on multiple site development, transit, municipal and infrastructure projects. He was lead designer on the original Red Line section through Midtown for Metro Light Rail project working closely with geotechnical engineer on pavement design and subgrade preparation recommendations. Mr. Thomas is familiar with the marketing of sustainable design projects. He has provided LEED site design criteria on several award-winning facilities including Texas Woman’s University Institute of Health Sciences, University of Houston Calhoun Lofts, HISD Milby High School Renovations, Fire Station No. 90, Kendall Library and Strake Jesuit College Preparatory School Fieldhouse and Swimming Pool. All-Terra Engineering is a highly qualified to provide professional engineering services in the areas of subsurface exploration, laboratory testing, construction monitoring, diagnostic investigation, on-site observation, facility/property condition assessment and environmental site assessment. Our basic philosophy of excellence and quality in project delivery and expeditious response to our clients is undergirded by All-Terra’s management. |
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