CME is honored to support the RTC on the West Fourth Street Safety Project, which officially broke ground today. This project represents a meaningful investment in safety improvements between McCarran Boulevard and Keystone Avenue, including new roundabouts at Stoker Avenue and Summit Ridge Drive, lane reductions, a multi-use path, and pavement rehabilitation. These improvements will…
As National Engineers Week draws to a close, we reflect with appreciation. We’re reminded that the work our engineers do doesn’t just support projects, it protects our community. At CME, our engineers turn complex challenges into practical solutions every day. From geotechnical investigations and materials testing to pre-construction planning and construction management, they identify risks…
This photo is from the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Headquarters Project, part of the MoreRNO multi-year infrastructure program. The project expands terminal space and introduces local dining and retail, modern travel technology, and regionally inspired architecture. Shown here is rebar placement in perimeter footings prior to a concrete pour. CME is proud to be part of…
When the job calls for a submarine, CME answers! Technically known as a submersible Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV), it allows municipal tanks, reservoirs, and confined spaces to be evaluated safely without draining assets or exposing personnel to hazardous environments. ROV-based inspections keep systems in service, reducing downtime, service interruptions, and overall inspection costs compared to…
CME’s inspector captured the full scope of the Herlong Elevated Water Tank while CME continues on-site NACE inspection. NACE (now AMPP) certification ensures coatings are applied correctly to protect steel structures from corrosion. As the third-party inspector on this project, CME is performing steel blast inspections, paint-thickness checks, and holiday testing while the interior of…
This photo was taken in Lathrop, CA where Henry was onsite observing the fabrication of precast concrete bridge girders for the US 395 North Valleys Project. Henry’s role is to inspect the concrete reinforcement and pre-stress cables as well as observe the concrete pours. Once complete, the girders are transported to the jobsite where they…
Big strides continue on one of the new US 395 bridge decks! The reinforcing steel has been placed and tied, providing the framework for long-term durability. With the reinforcement in place, crews will proceed with the concrete deck pour, a key step in advancing the project’s progressOur team has been on site providing materials testing…
CME was on site for a critical moment of the Arlington Bridge project — the concrete pour for the footing of the center pier. This photo highlights the scale and precision of the work, showcasing a key step in establishing the bridge’s foundational support. The project involves replacing the two Arlington Avenue Bridges spanning the…
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at holiday testing, a crucial quality control step in coating inspections. The technician in this photo is inside a metal surge tank at the Orr Ditch BPS/Hydroelectric project. She is using a holiday detector to check for pinholes, cracks, or defects in the coating. Even the tiniest flaw can lead to…
This photo captured the pouring of sidewalk and curb at the Mill Street entrance to the SAIA warehouse project. Since the start of this project in 2023, CME has provided Engineer of Record (Mill Street), special inspection, and materials testing services, including the testing of over 100 samples of portland cement concrete (PCC). Also in…