LaBella Associates

LaBella Associates Engineering | Architecture | Environmental | Planning

Services:

• Architecture
• Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineering
• Energy Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Consulting
• Planning and Grant Administration
• Natural Gas Support Services
• Survey & Construction Inspection
• Program Management Services
• Power Systems Engineering


Since 1978, LaBella Associates has help

ed clients achieve success through specialized architectural, engineering, environmental consulting, and planning services.

What does Rochester's future look like?According to LaBella CEO Steve Metzger, it starts with connecting downtown, the w...
06/03/2026

What does Rochester's future look like?

According to LaBella CEO Steve Metzger, it starts with connecting downtown, the waterfront, and surrounding neighborhoods through thoughtful, community-focused development.

That's one of the perspectives Steve shared after being named to the RBJ's 2026 Power List for Construction & Real Estate.

We're proud to celebrate this recognition and the leadership that continues to help shape stronger communities throughout our region.

Join us in congratulating Steve and read the full story here: https://labellapc.com/news/steve-metzger-recognized-on-rbjs-2026-power-list-for-construction-real-estate/

06/01/2026

What makes CarMax Park special goes far beyond the ballpark itself. ⚾

More than 25 years in the making, this project has been built on strong partnerships, shared vision, and a commitment to creating something meaningful for the Richmond community.

As the new home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, CarMax Park is already energizing the surrounding neighborhood — creating opportunities for connection, year-round entertainment, and continued growth throughout Richmond’s evolving Diamond District.

LaBella is proud to have worked alongside an incredible team of partners to help bring this transformational venue to life. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the people, collaboration, and purpose that helped shape this project in our new partnership video. 🎥

Learn more about the project here: https://labellapc.com/projects/carmax-park-stadium/

🎥: 4th Coast Productions

What happens after your community receives a grant award? LaBella’s Senior Civil Engineer Jennifer Vaughn, EIT, and Gran...
05/29/2026

What happens after your community receives a grant award?

LaBella’s Senior Civil Engineer Jennifer Vaughn, EIT, and Grants Manager Christina Paradowski will share insights on this topic next week at the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board’s 31st Annual Local Government Conference in Houghton, NY.

📅June 4 | 10:45 a.m.
Join Jennifer and Christina for their presentation “Post Grant Check List—You Got the Grant, Now What?” to explore what communities and staff need to successfully administer and implement grant-funded projects, with a focus on procurement, compliance, project delivery, and oversight.

Learn more here: https://www.southerntierwest.org/local-government-conference.html

How can communities create safer streets for everyone? LaBella’s Jesse Vogl, AICP, Principal Transportation Planner, wil...
05/28/2026

How can communities create safer streets for everyone?

LaBella’s Jesse Vogl, AICP, Principal Transportation Planner, will explore this topic next week during his presentation “Resolving the Speed Paradox: Aligning Guidance, Design, and User Behavior” at the 2026 Walk, Bike & Roll New York Symposium in Tarrytown, NY.

📅June 2 | 11:15 a.m.
Jesse will discuss practical tools, regulatory guidance, and real-world strategies for aligning Safe Speeds and Safe Roads—two core components of the Safe System approach—to help design streets where people of all ages and abilities can safely walk, bike, and roll.

Learn more here: https://web.cvent.com/event/315f8e33-6fda-4f0e-9819-e9a6f62d3fcd/websitePage:f2c5076a-a04c-4baf-b042-2c668323442f

LaBella’s Jacob Bower, PE, and Jason Ebbs, PE, are presenting at the New York Water Environment Association - NYWEA’s S...
05/27/2026

LaBella’s Jacob Bower, PE, and Jason Ebbs, PE, are presenting at the New York Water Environment Association - NYWEA’s Spring Technical Conference in Saratoga Springs, New York.

On Tuesday, June 2, at 11:30 a.m., their presentation, titled “Unique Sewer Design Strategies for Lakefront Systems,” will highlight the design and implementation of a large-scale, low-pressure sanitary sewer system for the Town of Kendall, New York.

During the session, attendees will gain insight into the project’s sewer design strategies, as well as lessons learned related to regulatory approvals, funding coordination, public outreach, and stakeholder engagement for lakefront infrastructure systems.

Learn more here: https://members.nywea.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=183280&org_id=NYWE

05/27/2026

For more than 20 years, LaBella has partnered with Greenwood County, SC, to provide solid waste engineering services at their Class Three landfill by helping them plan for today while designing for the future.

LaBella led the design and construction of Cell 4, a 12-acre addition to the site, that reflects both technical precision and long-term sustainability while minimizing construction costs for the Greenwood County SC Government. LaBella redesigned Cells 4-8 (previously designed by others) to lower base grades, reduce benches, increase landfill height, and maximize overall facility disposal capacity.

This optimization included reorienting cells to improve efficiency and increase disposal capacity per acre of constructed liner by increasing the piggyback surface area per cell. As a result, the facility was able to construct smaller cells with no reduction in cell life. LaBella also proactively designed future sitework infrastructure, including sediment basins, to support the future expansion of Cells 5-8. In addition, the team integrated systems to control leachate and limit rainwater infiltration.

Simultaneously, LaBella minimized construction costs by conducting an extensive borrow study to quantify onsite clay and a seismic survey to identify the depth and extent of bedrock. By leveraging our familiarity with the site, performing in-depth site investigations, and collaborating closely with the County, LaBella minimized construction change orders and kept the project under budget.

Learn more about this project on our website: https://labellapc.com/projects/greenwood-county-landfill/

Watch the transformation unfold in this time-lapse video. 🎥⬇️

LaBella’s Regional Business Development Manager Anastasia Thomas, RA, LEED AP BD+C, and Project Coordinator Tyler Cassel...
05/21/2026

LaBella’s Regional Business Development Manager Anastasia Thomas, RA, LEED AP BD+C, and Project Coordinator Tyler Cassell will participate in Career Exploration Day at Colton-Pierrepont Central School in Colton, New York.

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
🕘 9:00–10:30 a.m.

The event connects students in grades 5–12 with professionals from their local community, offering an inside look at a variety of career paths.

As part of the program, Anastasia and Tyler will share their journeys, discuss what a typical day in their roles looks like, and highlight the skills and experiences that have shaped their work.

📢 Alabama Regulatory Update: Proposed ADEM Fee IncreasesAlabama Department of Environmental Management -ADEM has announc...
05/20/2026

📢 Alabama Regulatory Update: Proposed ADEM Fee Increases

Alabama Department of Environmental Management -ADEM has announced proposed changes that would increase most environmental regulatory fees by approximately 25%, along with the introduction of several new service-related fees and future CPI-based annual adjustments.

The proposal affects a wide range of permitting and certification activities, including air permits, NPDES permitting, additive reviews, and solid waste disposal fees.

Important dates:
• Public Comment Period: May 20 – July 7
• Public Hearing: July 7
• EMC Review: August 14
• Anticipated Effective Date: October 15, 2026

Organizations currently preparing permit applications should consider submitting before the proposed effective date to avoid higher regulatory costs.

Notable proposed changes include:
✔️ 25% increase to most fees
✔️ New fees for previously unbilled review services
✔️ CPI-based annual fee adjustments
✔️ 30 % increase to solid waste tipping fees beginning January 1, 2027

We are actively advising clients on how these changes may impact project schedules, permitting budgets, and compliance planning.

Please contact our team if you would like assistance assessing potential impacts to your operations.

To learn more about ADEM’s proposed changes, please visit their website: https://adem.alabama.gov/sites/default/files/2026-05/05-26div1and6.html

We’re proud to share that the CR 26 Emergency Response and Bridge Replacement project has received a 2026 Bridge of the ...
05/20/2026

We’re proud to share that the CR 26 Emergency Response and Bridge Replacement project has received a 2026 Bridge of the Year Award in the $2–$10 million category from the Western New York Chapter of the Association for Bridge Construction and Design.

When a sudden structural failure cut off a key crossing over the Genesee River in Belfast, NY, our team partnered with the Allegany County Department of Public Works to provide rapid assessment, emergency stabilization, and ongoing monitoring. The effort ultimately led to the design and construction of a new permanent bridge.

This crossing serves as a vital lifeline for the community, and we’re honored to have played a role in restoring safe, reliable access.

Learn more about the award-winning CR 26 project on our website: https://labellapc.com/projects/cr-26-emergency-response-bridge-replacement/

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