SERVICES LOCATIONS CONTACT US CAREERS Tips and Updates NOV 04 Why Is Ladder Safety So Important? By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on November 04, 2021 Ladders are an essential tool on many job sites and at home across the United States. Because of their widespread use and the inherent danger of working at heights, they are responsible for a significant number of injuries both on and off the job. Understanding the hazards of using a ladder, following the necessary safe work practices, and avoiding complacency can be a lifesaver. Read More OCT 11 Why Is Tidiness Important On The Job Site? By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on October 11, 2021 Tidiness is one of the foundation stones of safety and good environmental practice. Many accidents are caused through people tripping, slipping and falling over materials and equipment which should not have been left lying around. A great deal of environmental problems could be avoided if materials were disposed of properly instead of being allowed to escape into the surrounding area. Read More OCT 05 Bartow New LF350e By Brian Runkles, P.E. on October 05, 2021 Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is proud to introduce the newest addition its Drill Rig Fleet – a Boart Longyear LF350e coring drill rig mounted on a HV Series A26 International truck. Read More SEP 09 Good Enough Mindset By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on September 09, 2021 For most of us, we have been doing our jobs long enough to know what is the right way to do something and what falls short to “good enough”. When it comes to workplace safety “good enough” does not cut it. When addressing hazards, having this mindset will lead to exposure to risk that will eventually result in incidents and injuries occurring. It is important to take the time to not only identify hazards but also taking the proper time and energy to mitigate them. Read More AUG 11 How Our Reactions Shape Our Experiences By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on August 11, 2021 Each of us has our own way of perceiving and viewing the life we have. Our experiences have shaped our perspective which affects the way we view events and how we interact with the environment around us. Having an understanding of this idea of perspective relating to our reactions is important to be able to control our reactions and make positive choices when faced with difficult situations at work and in our lives. Read More AUG 05 Ardaman Milestones By Debra Vance, Marketing Coordinator on August 05, 2021 Several Ardaman employees have recently received special recognition or reached important milestones in their careers. Read More JUL 09 Driving While Tired By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on July 09, 2021 It is no secret that our roadways can be a dangerous place. Read More JUN 07 Hurricane Basics By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on June 07, 2021 Read More MAY 07 "It Was a Matter of Time" By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on May 07, 2021 We have all heard the term “it was just a matter of time” used to describe both good and bad events. Read More APR 26 Ardaman Transitions By Debra Vance, Marketing Coordinator on April 26, 2021 Read More APR 22 Tampa New CME-55 By Mary M. Chess, Project Manager on April 22, 2021 Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is proud to introduce the newest addition to the Ardaman’s field fleet- a CME-55 drill rig mounted on a Peterbilt truck. Read More APR 19 Distracted Driving at Work By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on April 19, 2021 Read More MAR 15 Ardaman Milestones By Debra Vance on March 15, 2021 Several Ardaman employees have received special recognition or reached important milestones in their careers. Read More MAR 10 SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on March 10, 2021 Some of the reasons why people slip, trip, and fall in the workplace and what can be done to identify and eliminate or control these hazards. Read More FEB 03 Hardhat "Exemption" Program By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on February 03, 2021 In our continuing efforts to encourage a progressive safety program, we announce a unique policy benefiting everyone. It is a hardhat exemption program. Read More JAN 11 Housekeeping By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on January 11, 2021 A GOOD WAY TO MAKE YOUR JOB EASIER Read More DEC 08 Holiday 12 Days of Safety By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on December 08, 2020 Read More NOV 10 Cocoa New CME-45 By Jason Manning, P.E. on November 10, 2020 Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is proud to introduce the newest addition to the Ardaman’s field fleet- a CME-45B multi-purpose drill rig mounted on an Ford F550 4x4 truck. Read More NOV 09 Home Safety Tips By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on November 09, 2020 Creating a safe environment where your family can grow and thrive is a top priority. Read More SEP 19 Ardaman Milestones By Debra Vance on September 19, 2020 Several Ardaman employees have received special recognition or reached important milestones in their careers. Read More SEP 02 Is it Safe or UnSafe? By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on September 02, 2020 Read More AUG 19 Ardaman Supports Local Heros By Mark L. Mongeau, PE on August 19, 2020 Ardaman has partnered with Maronda Homes, a national home builder, to help build their "Hero Homes." Read More AUG 05 Committing to Safety By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on August 05, 2020 Read More JUN 11 Social Distance By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on June 11, 2020 Read More MAY 07 Alligator Safety: What to do or not do? By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on May 07, 2020 Living in Florida means we share the state with an estimated 1.3 million alligators. As the weather warms and their mating season beings, you should keep these things in mind. Read More APR 09 Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Home By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on April 09, 2020 Everyday Steps and Extra Steps When Someone Is Sick. Read More MAR 18 Statistical Analysis Offers a Rational Approach for Controlling Foundation Risk in Design–Build Projects By Mark L. Mongeau, PE on March 18, 2020 Ross McGillivray, P.E., a Senior Consultant in Ardaman’s Tampa office, has co-authored an article in the January/February edition of Geostrata magazine, published by the Geo-Institute of the ASCE. Read More MAR 06 Electrical Resistivity - Valuable Exploration Tool By Mark L. Mongeau, PE on March 06, 2020 A team of Ardaman & Associates, Inc staff members from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, have been making good use of Electrical Resistivity surveys to aid their subsurface exploration process. Read More MAR 02 Tallahassee New CME-45 By Jeremy M. Clark, P.E. on March 02, 2020 Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is proud to introduce the newest addition to the Ardaman’s field fleet- a CME-45B multi-purpose drill rig mounted on an International 4x4 CV 515 truck. Read More JAN 13 Ardaman Milestones By Debra Vance on January 13, 2020 Several Ardaman employees have received special recognition or reached important milestones in their careers. Read More JAN 08 12 Workplace Safety Tips Every Employee Should Know By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on January 08, 2020 In 2019 so far, 2,836 work-related fatalities were reported to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). Additionally, there were around 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported to OSHA. With numbers like this, it’s no wonder that many companies are in need of safety tips for work. Read More JAN 07 Gary Drew Retires By Mark L. Mongeau, PE on January 07, 2020 December 31st, 2019 marked the retirement of Gray Drew, P.E, from his long tenured position as Branch Manager of Ardaman’s Ft. Myers office. Read More DEC 11 Newest Safety Device - Scorpion II Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA) By Mark L. Mongeau, PE on December 11, 2019 Ardaman & Associates, Inc. is proud to introduce the newest addition to the Ardaman’s field fleet a Scorpion II Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA). Read More NOV 15 2019 Ardaman-Wissa Lecture - University of Florida By Ernest A. Cox, III, P.E. on November 15, 2019 The University of Florida’s Engineering School of Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment (ESSIE) held the 2019 Ardaman-Wissa Lecture on October 22, 2019. Read More NOV 12 8th Dr. Anwar Wissa Lecture By Ross T. McGillivray, P.E., Principal Engineer on November 12, 2019 The American Society of Civil Engineers, West Coast Branch, Geo Institute held the 8th Dr. Anwar Wissa Lecture at the Marshall Student Center, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida on November 5, 2019. Read More NOV 07 Hand and Power Tool Storage Ideas By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on November 07, 2019 Hand and power tools have different requirements for care and storage. Read More OCT 10 Fire Extinguisher Training Technique By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on October 10, 2019 Read More SEP 06 Manual Lifting By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on September 06, 2019 Lifting objects or manually handling materials puts workers at risk for back injuries. Read More AUG 06 5 Electrical Safety Tips You Should Know For Your Home By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on August 06, 2019 Read More AUG 02 Ardaman Expands Laboratory Capabilities By Mark L. Mongeau, P.E. on August 02, 2019 Read More JUL 17 Ardaman Milestones By Debra Vance on July 17, 2019 Several Ardaman employees have recently received special recognition or reached important milestones in their careers. Read More JUL 16 Trenching and Excavation Safety By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on July 16, 2019 Planning is paramount. Read More JUN 07 Tire Pressure By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on June 07, 2019 How to Check Tire Pressure Read More APR 16 18th Ardaman Invitational Golf Tournament By Debra Vance on April 16, 2019 April 5, 2019 marked the 18th Edition of the Ardaman Invitational Golf Tournament. Read More APR 15 Ardaman Milestones By Debra Vance on April 15, 2019 Several Ardaman employees have recently received special recognition or reached important milestones in their careers. Read More APR 09 Why Wear Hard Hats? By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on April 09, 2019 Read More MAR 14 Root Cause Analysis: Investigating An Incident By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on March 14, 2019 How to match solutions to root causes. Read More FEB 25 2019 Safety Summit By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on February 25, 2019 On February 22, 2019, Ardaman & Associates, Inc. hosted its Safety Summit at the Corporate Headquarters in Orlando, FL with Health & Safety Coordinator attendees participating from all 13 branches. Read More FEB 05 How to Use and Adjust Your Mirrors By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on February 05, 2019 Good visual search habits require proper positioning and use of mirrors located inside and outside a vehicle. Read More JAN 08 Safety Meetings & You: Your Safety Role By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on January 08, 2019 Along with doing quality work, safety on the job is also your top priority. That’s why we hold regular safety meetings. Read More JAN 08 Ardaman Milestones By Debra Vance on January 08, 2019 Several Ardaman employees have recently received special recognition or reached important milestones in their careers. Read More NOV 05 Thanksgiving Safety By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on November 05, 2018 Read More OCT 25 Ardaman Milestones By Debra Vance on October 25, 2018 Several Ardaman employees have recently received special recognition or reached important milestones in their careers. Read More OCT 15 Ardaman's Big Rig By Colin Jewsbury, P.E. on October 15, 2018 Ardaman has a new addition to their exploration fleet. Read More OCT 09 Four Fire Protection Terms You Need to Know By Brett Buxbaum, CESCO, COSS on October 09, 2018 When you run a business, you need to learn as much as you can about your fire protection systems. Read More JUL 11 Keeping Control of Your Car By Brett Buxbaum on July 11, 2018 Losing control of your car is a scary experience. Hitting the brakes or turning the wheel and not having the car respond as it should can cause you to feel helpless. But, simply hoping that your car will never skid is not the answer to feeling more in control. Understanding what makes your car skid and learning how to prevent it are the first steps. You must also learn how to steer out of skid. Read More JUN 15 Hurricane Basics By Brett Buxbaum on June 15, 2018 Read More MAY 21 Ardaman Milestones By Debra Vance on May 21, 2018 Several Ardaman employees have recently received special recognition or reached important milestones in their careers. Read More MAY 04 APWA Florida Expo By Mark L. Mongeau, P.E. on May 04, 2018 Read More MAY 02 17th Ardaman Invitational Golf Tournament By Mark L. Mongeau, P.E. on May 02, 2018 April 13, 2018 marked the 17th Edition of the Ardaman Invitational Golf Tournament. Read More MAY 01 Ardaman Managers Meet In Orlando By Mark L. Mongeau, P.E. on May 01, 2018 On March 23rd Ardaman’s managers and senior staff gathered in Orlando for their annual Managers’ Meeting. Read More APR 11 Staying Out of the Line of Fire By Brett Buxbaum on April 11, 2018 Ever held a cup while pouring hot coffee into it? Or held a nail for someone else wielding a hammer? In both instances, you’re putting yourself in the line of fire. If something goes wrong, injury could result. Read More MAR 20 Greco Middle School - Career Day By Ross T. McGillivray, PE on March 20, 2018 Greco Middle School in Temple Terrace, Florida held a Career Day event on March 7th to introduce middle school students to various jobs available post-high school and the training required to do those jobs. Read More MAR 13 Ardaman Branch Administrators Meet in Orlando By Jim Jamwant on March 13, 2018 On March 9th, Branch Administrators from Ardaman’s offices in Florida and Louisiana assembled at the Orlando headquarters for a day long training session to discuss their Accounting and Administrative duties. Read More MAR 07 Safe Driving at Night By Brett Buxbaum on March 07, 2018 Driving home after work or at night can be risky, particularly if you are tired. Read More FEB 08 Ladders Can Be Dangerous By Brett Buxbaum on February 08, 2018 Who would think a ladder with very few moving parts could be dangerous. Read More FEB 07 Ardaman Milestones By Debra Vance on February 07, 2018 Several Ardaman employees have recently received special recognition or reached important milestones in their careers. Read More JAN 10 The True Cost of Geotechnical Engineering By Mark L. Mongeau, P.E. on January 10, 2018 Read More JAN 05 Understanding and Avoiding Near Misses By Brett Buxbaum on January 05, 2018 "If It's Not Safe, STOP.....Do It the Safe Way." Read More DEC 06 Holiday Season Safety Tips By Brett Buxbaum on December 06, 2017 Read More OCT 31 Ardaman Louisiana Milestones By Debra Vance on October 31, 2017 Several Ardaman & Associates, Inc. employees in our Louisiana Region have recently received special recognition or reached important milestones in their careers. Read More SEP 14 Ten Things You Should Know About Mold By Brett Buxbaum on September 14, 2017 Read More AUG 09 School's Open - Drive Carefully By Brett Buxbaum on August 09, 2017 Read More JUL 31 Ardaman Milestones By Mark L. Mongeau, P.E. on July 31, 2017 Several Ardaman & Associates, Inc. employees have recently received special recognition or reached important milestones in their careers. Read More JUL 18 What Should I Do After a Vehicle Accident Happens? By Brett Buxbaum on July 18, 2017 An unexpected car accident can leave you feeling a bit scattered. Read More JUN 06 How to Drive Safely in Strong Wind and Rain By Brett Buxbaum on June 06, 2017 Driving in conditions that involve strong or heavy wind and rain may not seem like the most pressing safety concern for many drivers, but our safety professionals know that driving in any type of severe weather can significantly increase your risk and potential for a dangerous situation for you, your family and other drivers. Read More MAY 16 Ardaman Drill Crew Chiefs Meet in Orlando By Mark L. Mongeau, P.E. on May 16, 2017 On May 11th, drill crew chiefs throughout Ardaman’s offices in Florida and Louisiana assembled at the Orlando headquarters for a companywide gathering to discuss Ardaman’s field exploration operations. Read More APR 25 Ardaman Milestones By Mark L. Mongeau, P.E. on April 25, 2017 Several Ardaman & Associates, Inc. employees have recently reached milestones in their careers. Read More APR 19 Top 10 Causes of Distracted Driving - and What They All Have in Common By Brett Buxbaum on April 19, 2017 It’s no surprise that distracted driving is a major cause of car-related injuries and deaths. In fact, it’s estimated that roughly 25% of motor vehicle accident fatalities are a result of distracted driving. Read More MAR 14 Pay Attention While Driving! By Brett Buxbaum on March 14, 2017 "I never saw him!" Read More FEB 17 Sarasota Office Community Involvement By Susan Williams on February 17, 2017 On February 3, 2017 Sarasota Branch Manager Chip Hoover, P.E. and Project Engineer Greg Stevens, P.E. helped facilitate the Florida Engineering Society (FES), Myakka Chapter annual MATHCOUNTS competition, in which 147 students from 17 area Middle Schools participated in the local level mathematics competition. Read More DEC 09 Making Passionate Presentations By Mark L. Mongeau, P.E. on December 09, 2016 Ardaman is frequently asked to serve as a sub-consultant on large public works projects. The procurement process for these projects most often requires that the prime consultant make an oral presentation to a selection committee. Over the years our engineers have had the opportunity to sit in and observe hundreds of such presentations, and our view from the “cheap seats” has afforded us a unique perspective on the factors that make presentations effective. Read More DEC 06 Winter Driving Tips By Brett Buxbaum on December 06, 2016 Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for automobile travel. Motorists should know the safety rules for dealing with winter road emergencies. We remind motorists to be cautious while driving in adverse weather. Many of you may be traveling out of town for the holidays and entering unfamiliar area of the country where weather conditions may become a hazard. Read More NOV 10 One Text or Call, Could Wreck It All By Brett Buxbaum on November 10, 2016 Distracted driving is a dangerous epidemic on America's roadways. In 2010 alone, over 3,000 people were killed in distracted driving crashes. Read More SEP 19 Remembering Larry By Dr. Nadim Fuleihan, P.E. on September 19, 2016 The Ardaman family experienced a heartbreaking loss on August 13, 2016 with the passing of Dr. Lawrence W. Gilbert Sr., P.E. Read More SEP 12 Think Safety By Brett Buxbaum on September 12, 2016 If you were asked to define “Safety” in one word, what would be your reply? 1 Comments Read More AUG 25 Ardaman Awards By Mark L. Mongeau, P.E. on August 25, 2016 Ardaman and our employees have recently been recognized for notable achievements. Read More JUL 25 Mosquito Season Safety Tips By Brett Buxbaum on July 25, 2016 Prevention of mosquito bites is your best bet to avoid infection by West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses! Read More JUN 15 Chemical Safety Tips for the Home By Brett Buxbaum on June 15, 2016 Chemicals serve important functions in our daily lives. In fact, it’s hard to imagine life without them. However, when chemicals are used improperly they can be hazardous. Learning how to properly use, store, and dispose of these products can help you avoid unnecessary injury and illness and protect the environment. Read More MAY 19 Welcome to the New Ardaman and Associates Web Site By Mark L. Mongeau, P.E. on May 19, 2016 Welcome to the new Ardaman & Associates web site. We have redesigned our site to provide better access and to more completely present information that can help with your projects. Read More MAY 19 Slow Down, It Can Save a Life! By Brett Buxbaum on May 19, 2016 Driving at a higher than reasonable speed increases your risk in two ways: it cuts your reaction time and results in more energy (that must be dissipated in any collision). You should consider if the risks are worth the gain. Read More MAY 19 Give Kids the World By Mark L. Mongeau, P.E. on May 19, 2016 Ardaman has recently provided pro-bono geotechnical engineering design and construction materials testing services for a project at the Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee, Florida. Read More Recent Posts Why Is Ladder Safety So Important? Why Is Tidiness Important On The Job Site? Bartow New LF350e Good Enough Mindset View All Categories Community Involvement Lessons Learned Memories Technical Tidbits What's New? Safety First Is That All? 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