NOVEMBER + DECEMBER 2024
W h a t ’ s i n s i d e ? W h a t ’ s i n s i d e ?
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WORK ANNIVERSARIES
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BIRTHDAYS
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WELCOME TO DDG
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PROJECT UPDATES
PAGE 8 KUDOS BOARD
Page 9 SIGNED. SEALED. DELIVERED.
Page 11 OUT + ABOUT
Page 13 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Page 13 PROFESSIONAL MILESTONES
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SAFETY MOMENT
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Gary Hall
January 5
Amelia Rusbar
January 14
Logan Buras February 3
Chet Bourgeois February 7
Lindsey Compeaux
January 5
Drake Olivier January 15
Corey Callegan February 4
Kyle Brunet February 8
Michael Bourgeois February 16
Kainen LeBlanc February 20
Brian Armstrong
January 12
Michael Thomassie January 25
January 14
Chris Russo January 31
Trevor Poche February 4
rannon Long February 9
Bryan OIinger February 6
Ty Westerman February 9
Justin Morris February 20
WATER RESOURCES
Water Resources Lead
COVINGTON
Seth Mosby
SURVEY
Baton Rouge Survey Lead
BATON ROUGE
CIVIL ENGINEERING
CAD Technician
LAFAYETTE
Vandebilt Catholic High School celebrated the opening of the Richard “Dickie” Barker Student Union with a blessing and a ribbon cutting.
This renovated space will provide a place where students can enjoy lunch together, prepare for classes, and make memories!
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Phase I of the project included adding a gateway sign into the entrance of Broussard, updating drainage and adding 10-foot wide pathways with lamp post lighting. Now, Phase II of the project, will be expanding those sidewalks and lights on Main Street from St. Des Porres Street to Albertson Parkway Phase III, is expected to begin in January, targeting the heart of downtown Broussard
#TeamDDG attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Council of Aging new office building DDG provided Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Structural Engineering for this project. The new 6,851 sf, single-story building will include offices and meeting rooms to conduct many services off by the Council on Aging.
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Churchill Technology and Business Park was recently designated as a Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Certified Site. DDG prepared the LED certified sites application This prestigious designation promotes a 25acre site within Churchill Park as a competitive property that is ready to develop, low-risk, and ideal for a variety of new projects.
The Executive Director of Lafourche Council on Aging, Charlene Rodriguez, expressed her appreciation for Mike Bourgeois and team by saying, “Thank you and your staff for all your hard work and dedication to getting this project approved. I cannot thank you guys enough. Looking forward to working with all of you.”
Thomas Murphy complimented our Civil Engineering, Survey, and Architecture teams for their work on the Shell Geismar Weighmaster Scales Relocation and Guardshack project by saying, “I want to thank Paul Whittington and his team for all their hard work, juggling the east side effort and the west side project at the same time. It was no easy task. Thank you, Survey Team, for doing a stand-up job, as always. I especially want to thank Clint Mouton for his outstanding Construction Administration work. He picked up the ball basically on his first day on the job and represented DDG at a very high-level from the start.”
Kudos to the Thibodaux Civil Engineering Team who have embraced the #ONEDDG mentality when assisting another office with workload support - Michael Thomassie
Stephany Wright with MBI Companies Inc. thanked Liz Songy and Zach Plaisance by saying, “I appreciate all you did to get us to where we are today. Thank you for adapting to all the changes involved with this project. As a team, we were able to provide the client with a clear picture of the entire project and a realistic cost estimate to make an educated decision. You are all amazing.”
Congratulations to Mike Petty for being accepted to participate in the Leadership Ascension Class of 2025! We hope that you enjoy your participation and experiences in the upcoming year!
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A Signed. Sealed. Delivered. is a project that DDG has been awarded with a fee over $75,000.
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Survey, Water Resources
DDG’s Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architectural, Survey, and Water Resources teams will prepare a comprehensive Park Master Plan for the +/- 30-acre addition to Coquille Park. The augmented park will include a Quad Tball/Coach pitch ballfield with concession stand, a turfed outdoor walking track, a 3-court gym with meeting rooms, a golf driving range, other athletic fields, playgrounds, underground detention to assist with flood mitigation to name a few.
Civil Engineering, Survey
The West Bank Rail Restoration focuses on restoring two rail lines located west of the A-2 warehouse in the Port of Pascagoula DDG's team will provide engineering services and prepare all contract documents for the removal and replacement of approximately 2,900 linear feet of existing railroad track DDG will also conduct a Topographic + Control Survey to determine visible utilities, natural ground elevation, and cross sections of ditches to produce a Digital Terrain Model
Civil Engineering, Architecture
DDG's Architecture and Civil Engineering teams will provide professional design services for a 2,700 square foot freestanding restroom and concession building at the Mobile County Soccer Complex This project is the third DDG project at the Mobile County Sportsplex DDG has also provided civil engineering for the Aquatic Center; civil engineering, surveying, and landscape architecture for four new fields in Phase 2; and master planning services for the entire Sportsplex.
Civil Engineering, Stormwater Modeling, Environmental Permitting, Construction Administration
DDG has provided professional services for the Bayou Bonfouca Regional Detention Pond for St. Tammany Parish Government. Our team offered flood and sediment reduction alternatives to address and prevent flooding. Amendment 3 allows Phase III Final Design and Construction Administration and extends DDG's contract term.
Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Structural Engineering
The proposed design services aim to integrate five pickleball courts and a soccer field into the existing Master Plan for Helix Park. The Landscape Architecture team intends to allow the design aesthetic of Helix Park influence the design of the courts and fields in a way that feels cohesive with the existing infrastructure. DDG's plan will re-develop +/- 1.5 acres of land, and will include fencing, surfacing, and amenities for the pickleball courts. Additionally, there will be spectator seating areas to view the courts and fields, benches, drinking fountains, and sports lighting.
Alaydis spent a day at DDG, shadowing our Architecture team as part of the #BayouIndustrialGroup Buddy in Business program.
Congratulations
With 2024 wrapping up, I just want to take a moment to say thank you for welcoming me to team DDG this past year. I understand that a lot of this may have been new for folks, but I appreciate everyone’s response and participation to safety related activities. I am happy to say that we accomplished a lot of our goals that were set for 2024 and I believe we have set a good foundation to continue to improve in the future.
TOUPS
In an effort to update our current Safety Manual to coincide with work activities, we have drafted 14 new safety policies. Our focus in 2025 will be to formally review these in preparations of releasing a new Safety Manual.
Each employee was placed in a Training Tier that best aligns with their job description and responsibilities. This was accomplished via a few different avenues:
· Multiple in-person safety training sessions at each DDG office (Tier 1 & 2)
· Monthly safety training sessions via TEAMS (Tier 2)
· Bi-weekly safety training sessions via TEAMS (Tier 3)
· Site specific safety training via Alliance Safety Council or applicable safety council (Mostly Tier 3)
In conjunction with P+D, I travelled to different offices to conduct New Hire Safety Orientation with new hires on their first day with DDG. This allowed us to communicate the importance of safety early on in an employee’s tenure with DDG.
In conjunction with the applicable service line, we developed Project Specific Safety Plans (PSSP) for proposals and/or awarded projects.
Multiple field visits were conducted to learn and understand the work that takes place in the field. This is being used when drafting our Safety Policies.
Lastly, I am looking forward to what 2025 brings and building upon all of the accomplishments that were made in 2024!
November marked National Adoption Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the importance of adoption. Shaun shared his heartfelt story, explaining how adoption has provided so much love and resilience in his family.
Shaun’s mother-in-law had always dreamed of fostering children, but her battle with breast cancer cut that dream short. To honor her memory, Shaun and his wife Jen decided to explore fostering, with the hope of adopting. With their daughter’s blessing, they embarked on this journey, attending classes to prepare for fostering and potential adoption
In 2018, their family grew when five-year-old Triston joined them as a foster child. Within a year, Triston became a permanent member of their family. Soon after, eleven-year-old JaCory arrived as an emergency placement, expected to stay for just a week. However, he found a sense of belonging with the Savoie family and chose to stay. By 2022, JaCory was officially adopted, completing the family puzzle. Today, the Savoies have four children: Hailey (26), JaCory (17), Emma (16), and Triston (11).
Shaun acknowledges that adoption comes with its challenges “Adoption doesn’t end once papers are signed Building trust, navigating identity, and addressing questions about origins and belonging is an ongoing process. Even in the best circumstances, adoption often stems from a loss. Children may have experienced trauma, neglect, or grief, and they may need additional emotional or psychological support to process these experiences. While it’s natural to want to provide a loving home, adoption should be rooted in the desire to grow as a family and meet the needs of the child, not in the mindset of rescuing or saving them.”
For Shaun, adoption has been a blessing, allowing him to create unique and impactful bonds with his children. The love and growth he has experienced as a father through adoption have been life-changing.
Adoption creates opportunities for meaningful connections, healing, and growth for everyone involved At its heart, adoption is about love, belonging, and giving children the chance to thrive in a stable, nurturing environment.
SHAUN SAVOIE CAD Designer Civil Engineering
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