A Guinness World Record Is Set: HRC Plays Key Role

HRC Certifies Freddie Falcon’s Record Drop Freddie Falcon, the Atlanta Falcon’s team mascot, set a record for the highest rope swing drop this fall—and HRC was there to provide the survey services needed to measure and validate the accomplishment. The swing stunt, performed at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on September 19, was a crowd pleaser, […]
Darryl Ray Appointed to Douglas County Chamber BOD

The Douglas County Chamber Board Taps HRC’s Darryl Ray Congrats to HRC Vice President Darryl D. Ray RLA, ASLA, for being recently named to the Douglas County Chamber Board of Directors. His multi-year term starts January 1, 2025. As a board member, Darryl will play a key role in helping achieve the organization’s mission to […]
Project Management Pitfalls: What Every Land Developer Needs to Know

While many factors contribute to land development success, there are pitfalls that, if not avoided, can lead to costly delays and financial setbacks. According to the Project Management Institute, roughly 37% of projects experience delays due to poor planning, regulatory hurdles, and miscommunication among stakeholders. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or a landowner embarking on […]
Way to Go Aaron Studdard, R.L.S.

Aaron Studdard is newly certified as a professional land surveyor in South Carolina, in addition to Georgia. Skilled in Residential, Commercial, and Industrial surveying, Aaron directs the company’s survey practice. A strong operations professional and member of the HRC Engineers’ leadership team, Aaron has a bachelor’s degree focused on surveying technology/geomatics from Mississippi State University.
A Collaboration That Benefits All Involved

An upscale, gated rental community in Carroll County, Georgia, The Cottages at Villa Rica, provides the quality homes and rich amenities active adults are looking for. The 192-home enclave is being created by Chapman Communities, a development firm with projects throughout the Southeast U.S.–and a valued HRC client. “We connected with HRC Engineers through a […]
HRC’s Javier F. Méndez Earns M.Sc. in Civil Engineering

HRC Project Engineer Javier F. Méndez-Monroy recently completed his M.Sc. in Civil Engineering at Mississippi State University with an emphasis on Water Resources Engineering. His thesis? “Uncertainty analysis for runoff, crop yield, sediment, and nutrient loads in the Mississippi Delta region using APEX.” His work investigates how the use of surrogate information such as weather […]
Two Valued HRCers Earn GA PLAs

Brian Howell, PLA, and Sam Kennemer, PLA, recently received their Professional Landscape Architect certifications in the state of Georgia. Both newly minted Georgia PLAs are graduates of Mississippi State University. Sam, who is also registered in Alabama, and Brian, who is also registered in Mississippi, have each met requirements to practice in Georgia. The two […]
Congrats to ELA Grad Jonathan Tilenis, P.E.

May 30, 2024 was a milestone day for HRC’s Director of Design Jonathan Tilenis, P.E.–and for the firm. That’s when Jonathan graduated from the Engineering Leadership Academy, an American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia (ACEC) program for engineering professionals that instills strategic thinking skills required for leadership development. ACEC advocates for public policy and […]
Here’s to Valued Clients and Friends

There was plenty of camaraderie and cheer as clients, friends, and team members gathered at SweetWater Brewing’s special events space in Atlanta, The Woodlands, for an HRC Connections Series social and networking event hosted by HRC. More than 60 clients, friends and team members gathered to catch up, and make new acquaintances. We’re busy planning […]