7 Mar 2019

Project management soft skills coached at Norfolk District

More than 20 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District project managers engaged in a soft skills workshop here Tuesday. Soft skills are character traits and interpersonal skills that characterize a person's relationships with other people.

5 Mar 2019

Thimble Shoal Channel slated for dredging after Norfolk District award

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District awarded a maintenance dredging contract to Manson Construction Co. for the Chesapeake Bay Thimble Shoal Channel in Virginia, Friday.

24 Feb 2019

Builders of Bulwark: Norfolk H&H engineer illustrates the heart, path of a problem-solver

There are creative kids who want to produce art; there are athletic kids who seek sports; and maybe, there are the engineering kids who want to problem-solve. And if that’s the case, people like Leah Weaver would be their inspiration.

18 Feb 2019

EWeek spotlight: Desire to ‘build things’ leads former Soldier into role as Norfolk District project manager

After joining the Army as a teenager and training in combat arms, Mike Anderson turned to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a way to channel his creativity. National Engineers Week, or EWeek, which began Sunday, is an observation dedicated to raising public awareness of engineer contributions to quality of life. And with USACE serving as a globally recognized leader in engineering, Norfolk District is home to many who serve in this capacity.

13 Feb 2019

Hero of the Week: Project manager solves glitches with creativity, teamwork

Johnny Grandison Jr. knows how to solve problems. After approximately 20 years working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, he’s developed two go-to elements to ensure the district delivers the mission: strong teamwork and creative thinking. Earning this week’s Norfolk District Hero of the Week, Grandison, who is part of the programs and project management division, was nominated by John Flint, the military programs branch chief.

6 Feb 2019

Hero of the Week: O&M project manager digs district, puts passion into recruiting

“To me, the three things that make up a great job are what I have here,” said the district operations and maintenance project manager. “I like what I do, I like my boss and I like the people I work with -- those are my three checkmarks.”

4 Feb 2019

Former Soldier, current Norfolk District engineer named first ‘Hero of the Week’

Matt McKeehan seems like a natural choice as the Norfolk District’s first “Hero of the Week.” After all, he specializes in laying groundwork to be built upon.

25 Jan 2019

Norfolk District member’s tidiness sparks donation-transport mission

What started with a can of buttercream cake frosting led to a nearly 500-pound donation headed for a local food bank.

21 Jan 2019

USACE Norfolk navigation team mows down barriers to Fort Eustis dredging

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Norfolk District Water Resources Division team will complete a site-management project supporting Fort Eustis Third Port of Embarkation dredging here this week.

7 Dec 2018

Suffolk, Norfolk District secure safe navigation in unique agreement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District began maintenance dredging of the Bennett’s Creek Federal Navigation channel in Suffolk, Va., today

27 Nov 2018

USACE scientist keeps conservation, construction coexisting

Although the basic functions of USACE are vital, there’s more to the Norfolk District team than digging, dredging and directives. Student, educator, scientist and whale disentagler Shannon Reinheimer is featured in this installment of the Norfolk District feature series Builders of Bulwark.

13 Nov 2018

Norfolk engineer inspires students in design challenge

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District played a key role in an engineering-design challenge that attracted students from across Newport News Public Schools.

6 Nov 2018

USACE Norfolk District oyster restoration reaps STEM results

Norfolk Christian Schools students took part in a science, technology, engineering and mathematics - collectively known as STEM - event held by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District Oyster Reef Team here, Nov. 1. The trip to the Norfolk District oyster reef was also designed to give the students a first-hand experience in conservation and restoration of the native mollusk.