Creativity manifests itself in many ways and I am constantly amazed by the creativity of the Architects, Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Land Surveyors that I have the pleasure of working with every day. Each year our leadership team takes a couple of days to get away from the office to spend some quality time together […]
read moreAs I went through the annual ritual of “springing my clocks forward” this week I reflected on how much I enjoy this time of year. The warming temperatures over the past couple of days have been the icing on the cake. For me, the past 4 months have been a microcosm of the past 6 […]
read moreAny building should now, and always, be desirable; therefore, we should be in the business of making desirable buildings. There is some value in appreciating a job well done, and pleasure in the recognition of others; however, if it is truly a desirable building, it will be evident. Clear manifestations of acute judgment, successful measurement, […]
read moreAndrew Scherzer, PLA, ASLA, was recently reappointed to the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers, and Landscape Architects. Andy is the Executive Vice-President overseeing our Richmond office as well as managing our Land Use/Zoning section. Reappointed for an additional four-year term, he was previously appointed by Governor Tim Kaine in 2009 […]
read moreBalzer and Associates, Inc. takes pride in its talented, hardworking employees. We are pleased to announce that we have four new faces that have joined our team. Welcome! Christina Jagoe Aaron Deavers David Matthews Matt Kiser Architectural Tech Structural Eng. Tech Architectural Tech Civil Eng. Tech Roanoke, VA Richmond, VA Richmond, VA Christiansburg, VA
read moreBalzer and Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that Daniel Hansen and Kent O’Donohue have met the requirements to become licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Mr. Hansen is a graduate of Radford University and has been employed with us since May 2005. Daniel is currently employed in the Land Surveying department in the Shenandoah […]
read moreThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is implementing changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) which may require you to add flood insurance to your property or significantly increase the amount you pay for flood insurance if you already have it. You may have received a letter from your local government about this or […]
read moreBalzer and Associates, Inc. was instrumental in the design collaborative that created an outdoor classroom and learning gardens for Linwood Holton Elementary School located in Richmond, VA. The outdoor classroom resembles a butterfly with a roof designed to collect rain water. The gardens include raised vegetable beds, a garden shed with green roof, clad walls […]
read morePete came by the office the other day. Pete is a former public sector client and old friend. His father passed away a few weeks ago and he and his siblings are trying to figure out how best to dispose of an asset their father owned. This particular asset is a nice piece of property between Fredericksburg […]
read moreBalzer and Associates, Inc. takes pride in its talented, hardworking employees. We are pleased to announce that this year five new faces have joined our workforce. Welcome! Ryan McCarren James Ruhland, III Melvin Bennett, Jr. Scott Kesecker Justin St.Clair Structural Engineer Architect Survey Tech Engineering Tech Engineering Tech Roanoke Roanoke Shenandoah Valley Shenandoah Valley New River Valley […]
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