Seminar Sparks Rethinking Curve Number Rainfall-Runoff Method

The USDA NRCS Curve Number Method (CN Method) is an application used to provide guidance to design engineers in calculating single event rainfall-runoff volumes that was originally developed in the mid-1950s for agricultural uplands and overland flow. Over time, the CN Method has become entrenched with governmental agencies and private entities dealing with hydrology and embedded in flood control, environmental impact, and sediment-erosion modeling methodologies... ... Read More

Greetings from The Asbury Hotel!

The Asbury, the first hotel to open in the City of Asbury Park in over 50 years, began business in May 2016. This new venue has residents and visitors alike feeling that substantive change is underway in Asbury Park. Located just one block from the seaside City’s famous boardwalk, the hotel features a sunlit lobby; music-themed bar; outdoor pool and beer garden; and 5,500 SF of indoor/outdoor meeting and event space. The building’s rooftop hosts a garden with ocean views; the 4,300 SF Baronet Theater with Astroturf field and a 20-ft tall screen for movie viewing; and a 4,000 SF cocktail lounge. ... Read More

KIPP Rise Academy Opens Long Awaited Outdoor Recreational Space

Every once in a while, a project comes along that seems to have a little magic about it. Between approvals, permitting, and any number of other hold-ups—when a project finally does come to fruition, somehow you know it was worth every minute of the wait! The new recreational field at KIPP’s Rise Academy in Newark’s ... Read More

2016: Looking Backward and Forward

In 2015, Maser Consulting experienced two acquisitions, expanded five offices and opened two new locations; Norfolk, VA and Columbia, MD. That’s a busy agenda! But the reason all of this is happening now is because way back in 1984, Richard Maser’s independent nature led him to the challenge of starting his own company and making ... Read More

Municipalities Unite at the 2015 NJSLOM Conference & NJSME Awards

In New Jersey, the largest municipal event by far is heralded in by the NJ State League of Municipalities’ (NJSLOM) Annual Conference held within the casinos of Atlantic City, NJ. This 3-day long event is filled with handshaking, info-booths, making friends, enjoying the festivities, developing business contacts and a chance to compare notes with any one of the 565 municipalities ... Read More

Engineering Students Building Their Future

People get into engineering to solve problems, to make improvements within a community. Building bridges, resurrecting viable properties through remediation, or surveying more than just land with laser technology is fascinating. But every once in a while something occurs that is truly amazing. Allison Outwater, a young engineer employed at Maser Consulting, is an EIT ... Read More