Entries by Kevin Hamric

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Key Considerations for Developing a Community Trail

Developing a community biking and walking trail system requires careful consideration of environmental impact, safety and accessibility, and connectivity. By addressing these key areas, developers can create a sustainable, safe, and well-connected trail system that benefits the entire community. 1. Environmental Impact and Sustainability When planning a community biking and walking trail system, it’s crucial…

WV Statewide Broadband Study Completed

Currently ranked as one of the two least connected states in the nation, there is much work to be done in West Virginia to close the digital divide. One of Thrasher’s clients – Regional Optical Communications (ROC) – took a major step towards making that happen through the completion of a statewide broadband study. Thrasher…

Thrasher Proudly Sponsors 2023 Mountain State Derby

West Virginia founded. West Virginia proud. The Thrasher Group is a company that embraces our deep roots in the most beautiful state in the nation. As the largest privately held architectural, engineering, and field services consulting firm in West Virginia, The Thrasher Group has a vested interest in all the wild and wonderful things happening around…

New Charleston Office Officially Open!

Today marks an exciting occasion for #TeamThrasher – the official first day at 1000 Corporate Landing! After months of diligent planning, design, and construction (not to mention lots of boxes), our new location has opened its doors. The facility drastically increases the amount of space the Charleston team has and allows everyone to finally be…

Honoring veterans through architectural design

Military personnel make a commitment to keep our Country and its citizens safe. In return, we make a tacit promise to provide for them during and after their service. That’s how Kenton Blackwood sees it, and that’s what has driven his dedication to supporting this community.  A designer by trade, Blackwood takes every opportunity to…

How Technology Has Changed Land Surveying

Each year, National Surveyors Week falls on the third week of March and aims to recognize the professionals who make contributions to infrastructure projects and community enhancements through the medium of surveying. To celebrate this year, we wanted to highlight how technology has changed the land surveying industry and how we provide data to our…

2019 ACEC Award-Winning Bridge Survey

As part of the West Virginia Roads to Prosperity program, Thrasher provided scanning services for 18 bridges located in Wheeling (Ohio County), West Virginia.  The purpose of the I-70 Bridges project is to rehabilitate or replace 26 bridges along I-70 in West Virginia and Ohio to provide structurally safe bridges and connections that accommodate current…

Meet Casey Arthur!

Thrasher is pleased to welcome Casey Arthur, MBA, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, to #TeamThrasher as a Senior Architect. Casey and his 12 years of healthcare architecture experience will be an essential part of our journey to grow and strengthen Thrasher’s reputation in the healthcare industry. His first internship was with a firm that focused exclusively…