One of the most attractive aspects of a career in civil engineering is the wide diversity in types of work, and, at Hurt & Proffitt (H&P), that aspect is certainly evident. We are asked to provide a wide variety of services, some of which are unusual, to say the least.
An example of that is our recent assistance in the removal of a pickup truck that had rolled into a lake. The property owner called H&P and requested immediate assistance so as to prevent leakage of fuel, oil, grease, or other contaminants which could adversely impact the environment. H&P has many contacts, in many different fields of work, and was able to have a local subconsultant at the site less than 1½ hours after receiving the property owner’s call. With assistance from H&P in preparation and in monitoring the equipment, dive, and communications, our subconsultant was able to locate the submerged vehicle and hook a wrecker’s winch cable to it.
The truck was pulled from the lake and onto the bank about five hours after its disappearance.The truck owner cannot expect to get his truck restored to him, but the lake owner was satisfied that H&P’s quick response to an unusual problem prevented any damage to his property or the environment.
Although the facts of this story are unusual, the Hurt and Proffitt response is not. Responding to the varied needs of our customers and finding effective solutions is our mission. Please call our Civil Engineering Department at 434-847-7796 to explore solutions our experts can design for your project.
