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Shaping Solutions: Printed Parts in Action
October 7th, 2025
Loureiro is expanding its use of additive manufacturing to create custom, field-ready solutions across multiple service lines. Within the firm’s Environmental, Health, and Safety group, 3D-printed parts are being used to design and build precise machine guards, specialized wastewater components, and construction templates. What began as a rapid prototyping tool has evolved into a practical method for producing durable, on-demand parts that improve safety, efficiency, and flexibility in the field. This innovation reflects Loureiro’s commitment to applying technical expertise and creative problem-solving to deliver smarter solutions for clients.
Posted in: Project StoriesFrom Concept to Patent: A Smarter Way to Tackle PFAS in Drinking Water
August 22nd, 2025
Loureiro’s patent-pending in situ filtration system offers a new approach to PFAS remediation—treating groundwater before it enters drinking water wells. Developed by longtime environmental expert Mike Marley, the system uses colloidal activated carbon to create targeted subsurface filter walls that capture PFAS at the source. With no O&M costs, rapid deployment, and flexibility for both temporary and permanent use, this innovation provides municipalities with a cost-effective alternative to traditional above-ground treatment systems.
Posted in: Project StoriesRethinking Public Infrastructure Delivery – Lessons from Two Municipal Projects
March 28th, 2025
When public infrastructure projects encounter unexpected challenges, it’s easy for frustration to build. But as Loureiro has shown, the best outcomes emerge when designers and contractors collaborate from the start. Two recent municipal projects illustrate the value of integrated teamwork—and how early contractor involvement can improve outcomes for public infrastructure projects.
Posted in: Project StoriesReimagining Municipal Infrastructure for a Resilient Future
March 26th, 2025
Communities across the country are facing a harsh reality — storms once considered rare are now striking with alarming frequency. Traditional infrastructure delivery models, characterized by slow, fragmented processes, are no longer sustainable. In response, Loureiro’s Infrastructure Resiliency Group offers a proactive, integrated approach to municipal infrastructure management.
Posted in: Project StoriesChallenging Work Environments and Creative Solutions at Folly Brook in Manchester
May 9th, 2023
Better. Faster. Easier. That’s Loureiro’s thought process when developing innovative solutions for the challenges our clients face...
Posted in: Project StoriesMalta House of Care Project
December 31st, 2022
Bringing new purpose to an old, neglected building is both exciting and challenging. So Loureiro Engineering Associates (LEA) was eager to help three great Hartford community organizations fulfill their vision of reviving...
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