Softscapes 101 An essential of any landscape architectural design is balance, and two key contributors to this equilibrium are softscapes and hardscapes. When juxtaposed correctly with hardscaping, softscaping elements can create an aesthetic to a design that feels natural to the senses and showcases the unique character of a place. What are Softscapes? Softscapes can… Read more »
Community Involvement Spotlight with Danny Miller
Danny Miller, a Baseline long-time employee (13 years) and experienced survey CAD technician, recently helped lead Eaton High School girl’s volleyball team towards a State Championship title. The team won the 3A State Championship on May 13th, 2021 at the Broadmoor World Area in Colorado Springs. They went undefeated this season with a remarkable 18-0… Read more »
Administrative Professionals’ Day 2021
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS’ DAY 2021 Today Baseline celebrates National Administrative Professionals Day (April 21st, 2021), to recognize the accomplished individuals on our corporate team. This group encompasses a wide variety of talents: from office managers, to human resources, marketing, business development, accounting, leadership, and everything in between. SURVEY THE ADMIN TEAM This event is celebrated annually,… Read more »
2021 ALTA/NSPS Regulation Changes
Several decades ago, the American Land Title Association (ALTA) partnered with the American Congress of Surveying and Mapping (ACSM), to create what was formally known as an ALTA ACSM land title survey; this was in effort to help streamline the surveying standards from state to state, regardless of where the title agency is originated or… Read more »
Steve Batchelder’s 2021 Sabbatical
OVERVIEW Steve Batchelder, a seasoned project engineer at Baseline for the past 12.5 years, specializes in infrastructure projects and 3D models for visualization. As a Baseline long-time employee, he recently had the opportunity to venture out on his second sabbatical trip. At Baseline, we offer a sabbatical program to all employees after their 7th year… Read more »
Women’s History Month at Baseline
Women’s History Month Women’s History Month is a month-long celebration in March, acknowledging women’s accomplishments and contributions throughout history and now. This month, we provide a few highlights from the ladies at Baseline. Julie Esterl, Principal Planner – When I was hired as a planning technician in 2015, one of the first clients I began… Read more »
National Surveyors Week – A Day in the Life as a Surveyor, with Danielle Bustos!
A Day in the Life as a Surveyor, with Danielle Bustos! ABOUT DANIELLE As National Surveyors Week comes to a close, we want to again thank Surveyors globally for their commitment to this profession and constant efforts to improve communities. Additionally, in honor of Women’s History Month this March, we would like to feature one… Read more »
National Surveyors Week 2021
A LONG HISTORY National Surveyors Week is celebrated annually during the fourth week of March; this year it takes place during March 21st-27th. The event was first created by the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) in February of 1984. Additionally, the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan, signed a Presidential Proclamation… Read more »
Plans, Codes, and Land Development
One of the most important initial steps in the due diligence phase of land development is to review the local jurisdiction’s plans and codes that apply to your project. The result of this review will likely be a significant factor in a developer’s decision to move forward with a project or move on the next… Read more »
Engineers Week 2021: Looking Ahead
WHY ENGINEERING? “My favorite part about being an engineer is designing a piece of our community with life, health, and safety in mind. I love that we can channel the forces of nature for the benefit of society. Whether it is safe roads, flood protection, water delivery, or water treatment, there is huge satisfaction having… Read more »
The Celebration Continues: National Engineers Week 2021
ADVICE FROM BASELINE’S FOUNDER & CEO, JOHN MCLAIN “We all know the coursework in college is rigorous, but if you tough it out and study hard, it will be worth it. When you start applying what you learned in the real world, it is amazingly rewarding. You have to like to solve problems. You follow… Read more »
Baseline Celebrates National Engineers Week 2021!
When Baseline Engineering Corporation (Baseline) was founded by John McLain, PE, in 1998, the company’s foundation rooted from its expertise in civil engineering. From there, various different specialties have been added to the company’s services such as planning, surveying, landscape architecture, and more. Undoubtedly, John’s passion for the engineering industry, and the people within it,… Read more »
Streetscapes – Attractive and Functional Aspects
Streetscapes play an important role in forming the visual aspects, function, and identity of a built environment. Streetscapes help with traffic calming, accessibility, character, a sense of history or community, urban public life, moving people safely and efficiently, and supporting land use function and aesthetics. When designing streetscapes, a deep… Read more »
Chris Manning Promoted to Division Manager and Operations Partner
Chris Manning, PE, Baseline’s Water/Wastewater (W/WW) Division Manager for the past five years, was officially promoted in January to Division Manager and Operations Partner. Through this transition of roles, Chris hopes to continue focusing on the big picture of the company; he plans to use the experience and knowledge he has gained over the years… Read more »
Matt Tyburski, Baseline’s New President!
Matt Tyburski, Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFO/COO) for the past seven years, has been promoted to President of Baseline. As he reflects on his time working here, he shows gratitude for his CFO/COO role. He loved that every day was filled with a variety of people from all different parts of the industry; whether… Read more »
Baseline Welcomes New Hires – Alyssa Rivas & Alexis Healey
One of Baseline’s core values, which highlights our employee-centric culture, is to foster positive relationships with others and build a team mentality. Our purpose, to build a great company by and for our employee owners, is rooted in our staff; each individual’s contributions are vital to the success of the company. Two of our most… Read more »
Baseline’s Holiday Challenge
And Holiday Cheer… There is no doubt that the holiday season looks different this year, requiring everyone to get creative in the way that they celebrate. The traditional holiday parties and cookie exchanges were seemingly impossible to do virtually. Although Baseline managed to put together the next best thing which we named the “Holiday Challenge.”… Read more »
Baseline for Community’s Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive 2020
This year, the need for assistance is greater than ever and Baseline for Community (B4C) sponsored our third company-wide Thanksgiving Food Drive. We sponsored four local food banks within the communities we work — resulting in donating over 750 non-perishable items to four different food bank programs: Gilpin County Food Bank, Community Cupboard Food Pantry… Read more »
Working from Home – Staff Highlight
As employees worldwide were forced to transition into working remotely full-time, everyone adjusted to this unfamiliar territory in different ways. Many have found comfort in relating to or learning from others’ experiences as people navigate through the unknown and accept this virtually-based environment as the new norm. Michael Lujan, one of Baseline’s engineering project managers,… Read more »
Working from Home – Staff Highlight
As Baseline moved to employees to being fully operational from home, each employee has had a different experience— all with some positives and negatives sprinkled in. Sarah Williams, whom is the newest member of the Baseline team, has worked from home in the past. Luckily, her space at home had been set up for a… Read more »
