We are proud to announce this quarter’s Culture Champion: Ryan LaBonte, a Construction Inspector at our Somersworth, New Hampshire location. This recognition celebrates individuals who exemplify our CORE VALUES (commitment, integrity, quality and leadership) and actively foster a collaborative team environment. Ryan is a highly valued member of the Somersworth Construction Materials Testing team, capable…
After 26 years with S.W.COLE and more than four decades in the construction industry, Scott Harmon, our Construction Services Operations Manager, retired on December 31, 2025. Scott’s leadership and commitment have shaped our culture and strengthened our client relationships. Scott is known for his tremendous work ethic, incredible wealth of knowledge, and for always being…
We are pleased to announce recent promotions within our Construction Services team. Congratulations to the following employees for advancing to the next level in their careers! Jay-Juan Guillen-Watson was promoted to Construction Services Technician – Grade I at our Riverside, Rhode Island office. Jay-Juan joined S.W. Cole in July 2025, bringing prior experience as a…
We are excited to announce our inaugural Quarterly Culture Champion: Nate Strout, P.E., Senior Geotechnical Engineer in Bangor, Maine. This recognition celebrates individuals who exemplify our CORE VALUES (commitment, integrity, quality and leadership) and actively foster a collaborative team environment. After collecting nominations since July, our selection team is proud to honor Nate as our…
What is Geotechnical Engineering? Geotechnical engineers specialize in the study of earth materials such as soil and rock. The work that geotechnical engineers do provides important information to aid in the design and construction of structures like buildings, bridges, runways for airports, and other infrastructure. Geotechnical engineers investigate, characterize and engineer solutions to ground conditions…
Tyler Demers, P.E. has been promoted to Senior Geotechnical Engineer at our Somersworth, New Hampshire location. He started at S.W. Cole in 2011 as a laboratory and field technician during the summers while getting his degree at the University of Maine in Civil Engineering. Following completion of his master’s degree at the University of New…