utilities
Our utilities experience at LaBella began in 1984 with design services provided to a local gas utility company. Over the years, we have continued to expand our design services in gas distribution and transmission, and the design of large electric substations. Related services offered by LaBella in program management and environmental assessment/permitting have enabled us to provide a comprehensive approach to our clients that results in managing costs, maintaining schedules, and controlling risk.
We provide turnkey substation services, from automation to infrastructure upgrade projects.
Expertise
Program Management
LaBella offers comprehensive Program Management Services to manage projects and programs for our energy utility clients. By utilizing proven project management methodologies we are able to deliver positive results. This is done by defining the scope and objectives of the project, addressing risks, monitor and control during project execution, and final project close out. Our management teams assimilate into the client’s organization to help drive project efficiencies and develop key cross-functional communication channels. LaBella’s Program Management Services capabilities include:
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Portfolio Management
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Project and Program Management
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Risk Analysis and Mitigation
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Procurement Coordination
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Project and Program Financial Reporting
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Scheduling and Project Controls
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Stakeholder Meeting Facilitation
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Project Charters and Project Management Plans -
Construction Management
Gas Distribution and Transmission Design
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Assistance in preparing and obtaining easements
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Providing structural analysis for support of bridges
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Designing and locating regulators
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Obtaining environmental permits for wetlands and navigable waters
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Coordinating the review and approvals by jurisdictional agencies such as New York State Departments of Transportation and Environmental Conservation, Monroe County Highway Department, and City of Rochester
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Preparing as-built drawings
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Providing survey stake out of rights of way, easements, and gas main locations
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Providing field services to resolve field conflicts, reconcile materials, prepare job tickets for contractor payment, and obtain field measurements for as-builts
Environmental Services
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Pipeline Cleaning and Reclamation
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SPCC Plans and Containment Design
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Soil, groundwater, & sediment investigation and remediation
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Complete Asbestos and LBP services
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Wetland, stream, and critical habitat evaluations
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MGP Investigation & Remediation Services
Evaluations and Design of Buildings & Facilities
Whether buildings are housing equipment or the team of experts that make the systems run, LaBella's architecture and engineering personnel can ensure your facilities are safe, efficient and comfortable. From building assessments and code reviews to remodels and new construction, LaBella has experience addressing both equipment and office environments.
Hydrogeneration Services
LaBella Associates provides full-service engineering and architectural services as they relate to Fossil/Hydropower generation. The LaBella team is experienced with all aspects of the hydropower facilities (intake works, water conveyance/penstock, power house, etc.). Some of the services the team provides are as follows:
- Observe and document current conditions
- Asset inventory
- Comprehensive reports
- Provide recommendations
- Detailed design to construct and implement capital and O&M projects.
- Plan, execute, evaluate and document fossil/hydro generating facility inspection and testing
- Provide standard response as well as support on an emergency basis where the initial response to a request is provided in less than 24 hours
