Snyder & Associates Podcast

Design Strategies that Create Sustainable Public Spaces
As one of the world’s most critical environmental issues, climate change impacts are felt most intensely at the local level. While the effects of excess heat and increasingly intense rain events can be daunting, there is rising recognition that recreational spaces such as parks can be part of the solution for climate change. By cleaning urban air, providing shade, and absorbing excess moisture parks can ease the effects of climate change on the communities that surround them.

Snyder & Associates’ designers are tasked with creating sustainable projects that can mitigate the impacts produced by changing weather and rainfall patterns. Listen in as Landscape Architects Tim West, Clay Schneckloth, and Andy Meessmann share the park and recreation design strategies they use to address climate change.

Podcast Agenda

• Creating Multipurpose Spaces to Increase Resiliency (0:20)
• Incorporating Trees into Sustainable Designs (2:46)
• Custom Park Designs and Other Sustainable Options (4:59)
• Increasing Infiltration through Permeable Pavers (5:43)
• Adding Best Management Practices (BMP’s) to Park Design (7:34)
• Budgeting Constraints and Sustainable Design (10:16)

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Environmental Regulations for Municipal Projects Podcast
Environmental regulations are changing at an exponential rate. Around the world, municipalities have seen a significant increase in regulation, consisting not only of new rules but also more stringent, uniform enforcement.

This podcast features Environmental Scientist Jeff Walters as he hosts Atlantic Business Unit Leader Dave Sturm, P.E., PLS, to discuss environmental regulations pertaining to municipal projects and the federal funding available for them.

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Experienced Land Development & Permitting Professionals Explore Regulatory Challenges
Our land development and permitting professionals understand the importance of delivering timely and competitively priced services for your site development project. There are various stages and approvals required in accomplishing this task. Still, our staff possesses the regulatory knowledge, technical skills, and project management expertise critical to helping our clients select effective solutions.

Listen in as Environmental Scientist Jeff Walters hosts Brent Culp, one of Snyder & Associates’ site development experts, discussing environmental regulations pertaining to land development projects.

Podcast Agenda

• Land Development Project Timing  (0:18)
• Land Development Project Hurdles  (3:40)
• Importance of Early Scope of Services Understanding  (6:47)
• Changes in Project Clientele  (8:28)

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Environmental Regulations for Industrial Projects
The industrial segment is directly impacted by shifts in the U.S. political climate. This requires a forward-looking strategy to anticipate how potential regulation changes may affect development and operations.

Regulations provide environmental protections, but they can also produce challenges in productivity and profitability. Listen in as our expert Environmental Scientist, Jeff Walters, PWS, hosts Darin Jacobs, P.E., to discuss key industry trends in environmental regulations. During this podcast episode, they discuss industry issues, common hurdles, client support, predictions on future industry trends, and supply insights on design, engineering, and construction services.

Podcast Agenda

• Stringent Effluent Regulation Limits for Wastewater (0:18)
• Pre-Treatment vs. Full Effluent Discharge Permitting  (1:04)
• Environmental Hurdles for Industrial Permitting  (2:20)
• Financial Assistance  (3:43)
• Snyder’s Role in Assisting Industrial Clients  (5:26)
• Permitting for Industrial Projects  (10:37)
• Foreseeable Industry Trends  (14:33)

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Water Infrastructure Funding Sources Podcast
Join Lindsay Beaman, P.E., and Kelli Scott, P.E., as they host an experienced Snyder Civil Engineer for an in-depth discussion on drinking water and wastewater project funding. During this second episode, of a two-part series (check out episode one), the funding discussion takes a deeper dive into the steps to acquire funding using a real-life project example.

Podcast Agenda

• Upgrading Facilities to Improve Compliance Issues (0:19)
• Changes in Block Grant Requirements  (1:18)
• Planning Financing Process  (2:42)
• Engineering Design Financing Process  (3:54)
• Financing Process During Construction  (4:22)
• Financing Post Construction  (7:01)
• Compliance Schedule Amendments  (7:49)

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Water Infrastructure Funding Sources
Over the past several decades, significant advancements have been realized in the effort to improve water quality. A portion of the credit belongs to the operational gains made at wastewater and drinking water treatment facilities. Maintenance and regulatory compliance are crucial to keeping these facilities functioning efficiently. However, timely and adequate funding are the drivers that make these improvements possible for communities.

In this podcast, Business Unit Leader, Lindsay Beaman hosts Civil Engineer, Kelli Scott for an in-depth discussion on the funding for drinking water and wastewater projects.

Podcast Agenda

• What type of funding is available for water and wastewater projects? (0:20)
• Maximum Contaminant Limits (MCL) (1:44)
• Water Infrastructure Project Compliance Requirements  (2:57)
• Applying for Water Infrastructure Funding  (4:32)
• Can cities apply for more than one type of funding at a time? (6:26)
• Bank Funding  (7:08)
• Schedule for Acquiring Funding Assistance  (7:48)
• Income Eligibility in Water Infrastructure Project Funding  (9:50)
• Additional Water Infrastructure Funding Opportunities  (11:56)

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Sports Field Planning & Construction Scheduling Process
In a short timeframe, there are countless deadlines to be met, schedules to be managed, contractors to coordinate, and safety and compliance regulations to be followed.  A seamless effort requires a seasoned leader, one who understands what it takes to navigate a professional construction project to a successful end.

Every sports field construction project, regardless of its complexity, requires a professional level of project management. During this podcast, Clay Schneckloth, PLA with Snyder & Associates, shares details on the sports field planning and construction scheduling process. From irrigation and drainage to turf and amenities, several factors go into designing a state-of-the-art sports complex and each selection affects the timing of construction. View a sample schedule and gain insights to improve the planning and design process.

Podcast Agenda

• Outline of Sports Field Construction Schedule (0:19)
• Optional Sports Field Amenities Affect Scheduling (3:08)
• Cost Estimate Planning (5:45)
• Material Selection: Sod Versus Seed Establishment & Maintenance (7:43)

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Public Bid Projects: Facility Design & Construction
There is a close relationship between the design and construction process in the site planning for a public facility. Design is the process of creating the description of the new facility and is represented in detailed plans and specifications. Construction makes the design a reality through the process of identifying required activities and resources, implementing the design created by the architect or engineer.

Join a few of our development professionals,  Tim West, PLA, LEED AP, Eric Cannon, P.E., and Clay Schneckloth, PLA, as they cover details on the design and construction process for a typical public bid project with an architectural component. They will also discuss tips for navigating the construction phase, as well as sharing sample building schedules for both six-month and 12-month projects.

Podcast Agenda

• Preliminary Design Phase (1 month)  (0:45)
• Design Development Phase (2-3 months)  (1:14)
• Understand Soil Quality & Groundwater Table  (2:06)
• Construction Documents Phase (2-3 months)  (4:20)
• Value Engineering Phase  (5:07)
• Bidding Phase (1 month+)  (6:01)
• Tips for Scheduling Construction & Site Work  (8:07)
• Snyder & Associates Provides Construction Services  (11:48)
• Sample 12-Month Building Construction Schedule  (13:54)
• Sample 6-Month Building Construction Schedule  (14:41)

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 Private Development Project Site Planning & Construction
A creative, cost-conscious approach to land planning drives our private development team. Regardless of project size, our goal remains consistent—to make the best use of available resources and minimize construction costs.

From tight budgets to fast-tracked schedules, permits, and regulations, there’s no shortage of hurdles to clear. Listen in as one of our experts shares his experience in navigating private land development project planning and the construction scheduling process.

Podcast Agenda

• Pre-Acquisition Due Diligence is Critical for Real Estate Development (1:45)
• Declaring Property Easements, Inclusions, or Obstructions (3:32)
• Utilities and Land Access Due Diligence (6:29)
• Confirming Property Platting Status (8:33)
• Private Development Construction Schedules (9:10)
• Environmental & Engineering Reports (10:20)
• Awarding Contracts for Private Development Projects (11:10)
• Timing of Bidding Effects Construction Costs (11:46)

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Transportation Planning & Environmental Analysis for Transportation Projects
Addressing environmental concerns is critical to virtually every transportation project. Our experience managing a variety of transportation projects for municipalities, counties, and state departments allows our team to be well-versed in transportation environmental issues and analysis techniques. With a commitment to our clients and responsible practices, we work diligently to reduce environmental impacts through responsible practices.

During this podcast, our experts sit down to chat about delivering a proactive, integrated approach to environmental review and permitting. Environmental Scientist Jeff Walters, PWS, and Transportation Project Manager Gabe Nelson, P.E., discuss the environmental services Snyder & Associates provides to our transportation clients.

Podcast Agenda

• Understanding the Difference Between Federal & Local Environmental Regulations  (0:19)
• Identifying Potential Environmental Impacts During Project Planning  (2:47)
• Agency Relationships are Important to Regulatory Compliance  (7:53)
• Increased Industrial Development Requires Transportation Facility Upgrades  (10:11)

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