LaBella Associates

LaBella’s Environmental Permitting & Compliance Manager Shelby Sova, PWS, will be speaking at Hanna Commercial Real Estate’s Monthly Meeting on Wednesday, August 13th, at 10 a.m., in Buffalo, New York. Shelby will present “NYSDEC New Wetland Regulations,” covering the first major updates to New York State’s freshwater wetlands regulations since the 1980s. She’ll outline key changes that took effect January 1, 2025, and discuss how NYSDEC’s updated procedures for determining wetland jurisdiction could affect development projects statewide. 🔗 Learn more about this event here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/enXp8vr4 #NYSDEC #Wetlands #EnvironmentalPermitting #EnvironmentalCompliance #CommercialRealEstate

Today marks the 10th annual #LicensedPEDay! To celebrate, we’re spotlighting the voices of some of LaBella’s licensed Professional Engineers who help shape the world around us every day. We asked: 🔹 What inspired you to pursue your PE? 🔹 What's one project you're especially proud of? 🔹 How has licensure shaped your career? 🔹 What advice would you give someone considering becoming a licensed PE? Click the link below to hear their stories and join us in recognizing the dedication, skill, and impact of licensed engineers everywhere. 🔗 https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eRRHZBVB #LicensedPEDay #LaBellaPEs #EngineeringExcellence #TeamLaBella

LaBella Kicks Off the 2025 Season with Salamanca City Central School District at Bills Training Camp! 🏈 As an Official Corporate Partner of the Buffalo Bills, LaBella was proud to host students from Salamanca City School District for a special Community Outreach Day at St. John Fisher University on July 31. From watching practice up close to meeting players and collecting autographs, the students enjoyed a day full of unforgettable memories. Our LaBella team was equally inspired—sharing career insights, answering questions, and connecting with the next generation in a meaningful way. 📸 See all the highlights captured by John Smillie on our website: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eRB4Ff8p Go Bills! #CommunityImpact #LINC #BuffaloBills #PoweredbyPartnership

We’re pleased to announce that LaBella’s Operations Consultant Jeff Blevins will be a featured speaker at the Southwest Virginia Solid Waste Management Association’s 2025 Annual Conference, taking place August 11-13, 2025, in Bristol, Virginia. On Tuesday, August 12th, Jeff will present “The True Cost of Replacing Operational Staff,” offering an in-depth look at the full financial impact of onboarding, operational, and training expenses associated with ongoing staff turnover. 👉 Learn more about the conference here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gFWg8ycG #SVSWMA #SolidWaste #WasteManagement #WorkforceDevelopment

WEEK 4 – The Art of the Site Feasibility Report When is a piece of property more than just dirt and grass? When a thorough feasibility study unlocks its hidden potential! At LaBella Associates, our site feasibility studies dig deeper. We analyze topography, soils, utilities, environmental constraints, zoning, traffic patterns, and cost implications. We help clients answer critical questions: Can this site support my vision? Is there adequate access into and out of the site? What environmental constraints exist? Is this site subject to flooding? What are the infrastructure costs and timelines? How do local zoning codes impact development? Informed decisions made early save time, money, and headaches later. It’s not just due diligence—it’s the blueprint for project success. Please reach out to me if you would like to learn more about how our feasibility studies shape smarter projects! #LandDevelopment #FeasibilityStudies #EngineeringInsights #SmartDevelopment #Partnership #LaBellaAssociates #Collaboration #CivilEngineering #TNDevelopment

📅 LaBella’s August Conference & Events Schedule is here! From bicycle tours to brownfield redevelopment, wetlands regulations to sustainable waste management—we're hitting the road this month to share insights, connect with peers, and support our clients across a wide range of industries. Whether we’re at a landfill open house, a technical tradeshow, or cycling the Empire State Trail, we hope to see you out there! 🚴♀️♻️ View the full list of events, dates, and registration links here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/entapdaP #LaBellaOnTheMove #IndustryEvents #Sustainability #Infrastructure #Wetlands #Brownfields

On Monday, August 4th at 3:30 p.m., Reuben Hull, PE, PMP, M.ASCE, LaBella’s Assistant Municipal Discipline Leader and Senior Civil Engineer, will be a featured speaker at the pre-tour events for the 3rd Annual Hudson Valley Bicycle Tour, organized by Parks & Trails New York. Taking place at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY, Reuben’s presentation—"Spanning the Divide: An Evolutionary Tale of the Capital District’s Hudson River Bridges”—will explore the development of Hudson River bridge crossings, tracing their history from the early 1800s to the present day. Reuben’s background in municipal infrastructure brings valuable perspective to this celebration of New York’s iconic Empire State Trail. The bicycle tour runs August 4-9, 2025, following the Empire State Trail from Albany to New York City. 🚴 👉 Learn more about the tour here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ewvTRnbs #CycleTheHudsonValley #PTNY #EmpireStateTrail #Infrastructure #CivilEngineering #Bridges

We’re excited to announce that in June 2025, PlanRVA’s Rural Transportation Analysis—completed by LaBella in partnership with prime consultant KLT Group, LLC—received a 2025 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO)! This award celebrates innovative efforts to address regional transportation needs in rural and small metro areas. LaBella supported this analysis to help identify public transit alternatives tailored to the unique needs of five rural counties in Virginia. Through stakeholder engagement, technical analysis, and close collaboration with local transit providers, the project delivered data-driven recommendations to expand mobility and improve access for underserved communities. 🔗 Learn more about how this award-winning study is shaping the future of rural transit in Virginia: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eVutSCa7 #award #PlanRVA #publictransit #mobility

🎉 Five LaBella-led projects were named finalists at this year’s 2025 Brick x Brick Awards, hosted by Buffalo Business First. From healthcare to education and public safety, each project reflects our commitment to design excellence and impactful community development across Western New York. We’re grateful to stand among the region’s most inspiring projects — and to collaborate with the incredible clients and partners who make this work possible. 🏗️ Finalist projects designed by LaBella: • Highmark Health at Seneca One • Salamanca City School District • Roswell GMP Facility • BestSelf Behavioral Health – 899 Main • SUNY Niagara Law Enforcement Academy Congratulations to all of the finalists and winners! Read more about the awards and all of the outstanding projects here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e5VPupsF #BrickByBrick #Architecture #Engineering #WesternNY #WNYDevelopment 

We’re excited to share that LaBella’s Training Program Manager Jeff Fantell, P.E., and Operations Consultant Jeff Blevins will be speaking at NC APWA’s 2025 Solid Waste Division Conference next week in Beaufort, NC! 📅 July 29 at 9:00 a.m. – Fantell will present “The True Cost of Replacing an Operator,” exploring the full financial impact of onboarding, operational, and training expenses associated with ongoing staff turnover. 📅 July 29 at 12:45 p.m. – Fantell will also join the panel “Placing the Rungs: Building Career Pathways in Solid Waste & An Introduction to the APWA Solid Waste Certificate Course,” where he’ll help introduce APWA’s new multi-tiered training program and the foundational certificate course he developed. 📅 July 30 at 9:50 a.m. – Blevins will present “Disposal Site Safety,” focusing on critical safety practices for landfills, transfer stations, materials recovery facilities, and convenience sites. Learn more about the conference here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eTfWs8cr #APWANC #SolidWaste #WasteManagement #WorkforceDevelopment