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OUR VISION

SHAPING THE FUTURE

THROUGH CREATIVE SOLUTIONS

AND VISIONARY LEADERSHIP

WHO WE ARE

GLOAAP is a principle-centered professional engineering consulting firm delivering exceptional services to public and private clients worldwide.

Our primary concentrations are environmental and project management services. We excel at solving challenging environmental issues and managing complex projects for communities. We are a client-focused firm and committed to providing high quality services at competitive charges. Our clients often tell us we’re the first they think of when tough assignments come along.

WHAT WE DO

We offer a comprehensive and all-inclusive collection of services. From environmental management to master planning, permitting and design, our team members have the expertise and leadership to execute successful projects with efficiency and deliberate action.

Today, we don’t just design and construct water and wastewater treatment plants, roads or buildings. We evaluate projects’ impact on the environment, to meet the EPA’s requirements, as well as being good stewards of the World we live in. Environmental requirements are no longer limited to specific project categories. Nowadays, no engineering or architecture project exists without an environmental impact assessment, and that is GLOAAP’s core competency.

With offices strategically placed in the US and coastal regions of Ghana, we are well suited to provide a local team with specialized expertise in the environmental management, planning, design, permitting, and project management of a full array of land development and municipal services.

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS

Today's complex environmental problems require technical, scientific, social, economic and aesthetic considerations. GLOAAP considers each of these aspects in devising innovative and practical solutions to environmental problems.

We have undertaken multi-disciplinary environmental impact assessments for a wide range of industrial, government and commercial projects. These have included linear corridor developments, mining, forestry, hydroelectric and petrochemical developments, as well as urban and park developments.

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PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Project experience includes:

	Environmental impact assessment of twinning the beltline I540 Highway through North Raleigh for NCDOT.
	Environmental impact assessment for upgrading of the Donald to Yoho (Golden) section of the I40 Highway for Department of Transportation.
	Environmental impact assessment of the Site C Hydroelectric Development for B.C. Hydro.
	Border Hydroelectric Dam environmental and socio-economic overview study for B.C. Hydro.
	Environmental impact assessment and routing selection study for a natural gas distribution network in North Raleigh Buffalo Road area for PSNC.
	An assessment of contaminant loadings to Jordan Lake due to adjacent highway upgrading and operation for NCDOT.
	Environmental impact assessment for a proposed subdivision site for KB Homes.
	Environmental impact assessment for a new marina located adjacent to a sensitive salt water marsh habitat.
	Environmental impact assessment for a new landfill site located at south Wake County, Fuquay Varina for Wake County Government.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AUDITS

Environmental auditing helps ensure that potentially hazardous environmental issues are being appropriately dealt with.

Environmental auditing is a systematic, objective method of verifying that environmental, industrial hygiene, safety and emergency preparedness standards, regulations, procedures and corporate guidelines are being met. Environmental audits provide assurance to senior management that business operations are being managed according to established government standards, internal company policies, and good industry practices.
Recent developments in the regulatory framework, legal liability decisions and rising general public awareness have increased the need for companies to accurately monitor their environmental performance.

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SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

As communities grow, so do the waste management needs. Local governments require efficient, reliable and cost-effective waste management systems to keep up with population growth, meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations, and produce clean, safe collection and disposal systems.

At GLOAAP, our solid waste engineers work with government and communities to plan, build and maintain systems that incorporate the most effective technologies to meet the community’s needs.

Services Include:

	Environmental assessment reports
	Engineering reports
	Waste characterization
	Collection and disposal system design
	Transfer station design
	Construction management
	Feasibility studies
	Funding applications
	Master planning
	Operations support and program management
	Permitting
	Plant start-up
	Rate studies
	System analysis

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WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT

When you're thirsty, you simply grab a glass and open the tap. It doesn't require too much thought on your part. But at GLOAAP, we're always thinking about your water. Our engineers are constantly striving to develop new and better ways to keep it clean, manage it, sustain it. Yes, we put a lot of thought into your water - this way, you don't have to.
Services Include:

	Environmental assessment reports
	Engineering reports
	Distribution system design
	Construction management
	Computer modeling
	Feasibility studies
	Funding application
	Infrastructure rehabilitation
	Line replacement
	Master planning
	Operations support and program management
	Permitting
	Plant start-up
	Rate studies
	Regulatory compliance support
	Storage
	Supply
	Surveying and mapping
	System analysis
	Treatability studies
	Treatment
	Water resource development and planning
	Water resources management

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WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT

As communities grow, so do the wastewater management needs. Utilities require efficient, reliable and cost-effective wastewater systems to keep up with population growth, meet increasingly stringent government regulations, and produce clean, safe effluent.

At GLOAAP, our wastewater engineers work with government and communities to plan, build and maintain systems that incorporate the most effective technologies to meet the community’s needs.

Services Include:

	Environmental assessment reports
	Engineering reports
	Collection system design
	Biosolids management
	Construction management
	Feasibility studies
	Funding applications
	Master planning
	Operations support and program management
	Permitting
	Plant start-up
	Pumping system design
	Rate studies
	System analysis
	System computer modeling
	Treatment
	Utility studies
	Water resources monitoring

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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

Effective stormwater management does much more than solve flooding issues. It enhances water quality, employs BMPs compatible with the site’s resources, reduces runoff and recharges groundwater supplies. It manages entire watersheds, not just problem areas.

GLOAAP offers a fundamentals-based approach to stormwater management that is credible, defensible, sustainable and supported. We link a comprehensive understanding of local climatology and watershed behavior with knowledge of community needs, existing and anticipated regulatory and legal requirements, and fiscal constraints. The end result is a total stormwater solution that creates a safer, healthier environment for you and your community.

Services Include:

	Environmental permitting
	Backyard "neighborhood-friendly" project designs
	Flood control
	Capital improvement prioritization
	Construction management
	Embankment erosion protection design
	Embankment repair design
	Master planning
	Pervious pavement design
	Public relations and presentations
	Spill prevention control and countermeasure plans
	Stormwater design
	Stormwater management
	Stormwater modeling
	Stormwater Monitoring

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MODELING

Imagine being able to predict the future. To identify in advance how new construction will impact water, wastewater and reclaimed water infrastructure. To know how and when customers will be affected by a foreign substance introduced into a municipal water system. To detect and repair deficiencies before system impact.

Using the latest hydraulic modeling technologies, the engineers at GLOAAP enable you to predict the future with astounding accuracy. We create customized systems that allow you to explore, test and substantiate engineering concepts, and then develop the most sound, cost-effective solutions for your needs. With modeling like this, who needs a crystal ball?

Services Include:

	Animation of graphical solutions/results
	Calibration and field testing
	Communications system design
	Data collection and review
	Data conversion (GIS, CAD, database, and/or print sources)
	Data integration
	Existing model updates
	Flow evaluation
	Hydraulic analysis
	Manifolded force mains and lift station analysis
	Operations support and program management
	Pipe sizing and configuration
	Plant start-up
	Pumping and storage system analysis and design
	Software implementation
	Steady-state and extended period simulation
	Training and support
	Troubleshooting
	Water quality modeling

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SITE REMEDIATION

PCB transformers will have to be dealt with as part of this site decommissioning.
Services Include:

	detailed site characterization and delineation investigations
	assessment of remediation technologies
	feasibility evaluations
	remediation design
	regulatory permitting and liaison
	contract preparation
	preparation of detailed management plans including health and safety plans
	contract supervision
	detailed verification programs
	waste disposal management
	short and long term
	monitoring programs
	de-listing negotiations
	closure reports

WHY GLOAAP

	We Actually Listen: We listen to our clients. We first ensure that we understand what they are trying to accomplish before we start developing solutions.
	We Actually Provide Solutions: We tackle complex, sophisticated challenges by applying sound reasoning, creative thinking and seasoned experience.
	Larger Firm Capabilities—Smaller Firm Delivery: We provide advanced engineering services that one might expect to receive only from larger firms, and we do it with a personalized approach that reminds our clients why they selected our firm.
	Client-Focused Approach: We identify and pursue the course of action that most effectively and efficiently accomplishes the project goals. Our project-specific actions are performed in a manner that is consistent with the primary business objectives of our client.
	Dependable Execution: Always beginning with the end in mind is a primary focus for our team members. We execute projects with a profound understanding of our client’s needs, with detailed planning, identification of key risk points, and with thorough client communication. Our team is results-driven and entirely dedicated to quality work.

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