October 27th, 2009

Bayside Engineering, Inc. is the first company to earn the Green Business Designation through an environmental sustainability program sponsored by the City of Tampa and the Sustany Foundation..

The Green Business Program, initiated by Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio in partnership with Sustany, awards qualifying companies a "green seal" to recognize their compliance with sustainability criteria, including green policies and practices.

"Bayside is honored to be the first Charter Member of the Green Business Program and the first Tampa company to receive the Green Business Designation," said Bayside President Kimberlee DeBosier, PE. "This recognition reflects our and our clients' commitment to sustainability and stewardship. We are proud of our leadership in raising awareness about the environmental and economic benefits of green practices."

Businesses in the program can earn one of three designation levels based on an evaluation of their adherence to a series of established criteria. Participants are likely to reduce their carbon footprint, waste and pollution as a result.

"Probably even more important to businesses in this difficult economic time, they can reduce their operating costs through reducing their energy and water use or limiting their waste," said David Reed, Sustany's founder and president.

Patrick Herman, Bayside's director of human resources and facilities management, noted that the company's participation in the Green Business Program is part of its ongoing efforts to increase the efficiency of its energy and water use and to reuse or recycle products such as paper, utensils and cups. He said Bayside will continue to reduce its environmental footprint by replacing depleted equipment and lighting with high-efficiency alternatives.

Bayside (www.baysideng.com), a Tampa-based civil engineering firm founded in 1994, is also a member of the U.S. and Florida Green Building Councils. The Sustany Foundation (www.sustany.org) was founded in 2007 to improve the quality of life in Tampa Bay by promoting a culture of sustainability.

July 29th, 2009

Bayside Engineering is proud to announce that the Florida Institute of Consulting Engineers (FICE) has selected Bayside President/CEO Kimberlee DeBosier, PE as the 2009 recipient of its prestigious Governor A.W. Gilchrist Award.

The annual award honors a Florida engineering professional who has achieved substantial recognition of the profession through her or his leadership in the community and state.

Among her many leadership roles, including past President of FICE, Kim was Chair of the Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority when it initiated development of an iconic six-mile, three-lane reversible bridge for express commuter traffic on Tampa's Lee Roy Selmon Crosstown Expressway. The unique structure was recognized as "the world's best new toll project" by the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association and "best highway engineering project" in the U.S. by the Federal Highway Administration.

"She truly exemplifies the spirit of this award," said FICE President James A. Horton, PE.

June 30th, 2009

Two professional associates of Bayside Engineering, Inc. of Tampa have earned certification as LEED Accredited Professionals. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.

They are Christopher L. Dausch, PE, Director of Bayside's Land Development Program, and Anastasia LetoBarone, EI, Land Development engineer intern.

"We are proud to include LEED-certification support to our range of services for our public and private clients who are increasingly seeking design solutions that enhance environmental stewardship,"" said Bayside President Kimberlee DeBosier, PE.

According to the U.S. Green Building Council, "LEED Professional Accreditation distinguishes building professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully steward the LEED certification process. They have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and the LEED Rating System."

June 11th, 2009

Terri Rayo was the recipient of the Steven J. Tidwell President's Award on June 11, 2009 from ASHE Tampa Bay. This award is chosen by the outgoing President for someone who exemplifies the ASHE Mission and has contributed their time to the Tampa Bay Section. In the president's speech, he noted that Terri helped him over the last two years while he served as President. The Board of Directors for ASHE Tampa Bay decided to rename the President's Award, the "Steven J. Tidwell" President's Award this year, in honor of the first President of ASHE Tampa Bay.

Terri has been an ASHE member since 2002 and has served on the Board of Directors as Secretary, Vice-President and was currently installed for a second annual term as a Director. She also served as Activities Chair in the past. Their goal for 2009-2010 is to increase membership and to make their focus on forming partnerships with municipal and state transportation agencies. Over the coming year, they will be offering on-site presentations to encourage membership in ASHE Tampa Bay to strengthen bonds for the betterment of the highway industry.

ASHE is also very involved in engineering education. As a result, they will continue to encourage interest in the civil engineering / transportation fields at the elementary, secondary and college level as done in the past through scholarships and community involvement in Future Cities, Math Counts, their USF Engineering School Scholarship Endowment, and their NEW Scholarship to member's children who are seniors in high school.

March 10th, 2009

Bayside has been selected as a finalist for one of the Best Places to Work in 2009 by the Tampa Bay Business Journal !

February 1st, 2009

Tampa Bay Business Journal ranks Bayside Engineering Inc. as a top Engineering firm. More...