Congrats Team BHATE on placing in the top 50 in The Exceptional Foundation Chili Cook-Off! 160 teams competed and although we did not take home a trophy, we enjoyed the team building experience and opportunity to support a wonderful organization. Thanks to Beck Smith (Team Captain), Jim Milton, Brannon Fox, Lacey Bacchus, Aayushi Kale & Tyler … Read More
Amazon Fulfillment Center Opens in Bessemer
Amazon’s first fulfillment center in Alabama (and Alabama’s first robotic center) opened in March 2020 in Bessemer with over 1,500 employees. Out of Amazon’s 175 global fulfillment centers, this is one of only 25 that uses robots to help customers get their packages on time. 350-pound robots will work with the associates to retrieve items … Read More
BHATE’s Employees of the Month – Mike Ellison & Trey Helms
This month, we wanted to recognize and honor two team members as Employee of the Month – Mike Ellison and Trey Helms. Mike joined Team BHATE in 2017 and serves as Environmental Technician. Trey, who came to BHATE in 2016, is an Environmental Project Manager. They are being featured this month for their work on … Read More
Josh Bhate – Birmingham Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40
Congratulations to Josh Bhate on being named to Birmingham Business Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40”! The Top 40 list honors professionals who have distinguished themselves in their careers and the community before their 40th birthday. Josh, who serves as Vice President of BHATE and manages the firm’s Environmental Team, also founded his own company Building Diagnostics … Read More
BHATE Employee of the Month – Brannon Fox
Congratulations Brannon Fox – BHATE’s Employee of the Month for January! Brannon Fox joined Team BHATE in 2016 and has become a valuable go-to resource for many departments. His diverse areas of expertise make him an asset to the company with numerous department managers knowing they can rely on Brannon to successfully work on various … Read More
Girls Inc STEM Volunteers
Girls Inc of Central Alabama hosted the women of BHATE Geosciences at their Eureka Teen Achievement Program which engages middle and high-school girls in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs. BHATE talked with the girls about what it means to be a geotechnical and materials engineer, the schooling needed to become an engineer and … Read More
Proton Therapy Center at UAB
In 2020, an estimated 28,570 Alabamians* will be diagnosed with cancer. Proton therapy, the next generation of radiation oncology, reduces the dose of radiation to the healthy surrounding tissue and nearby organs which leads to fewer side effects, positive long-term outcomes and improved quality of life in patients. The first proton therapy center opened in … Read More
Interstate 59/20 Birmingham CBD Reopens
The newly completed Interstate 59/20 bridges and ramps in Birmingham’s Central Business District (CBD) opened in January 2020 to the relief and delight of travelers who patiently dealt with construction for nearly 5 years including a major downtown bridge closure and rerouting of traffic for 12 months. Built in the 1960s, Birmingham’s CBD bridges were … Read More
BHATE Geosciences Environmental Services
BHATE Geosciences provides environmental testing and consulting with an excellent reputation in providing cost-effective solutions to assess, evaluate, monitor and resolve environmental risks. BHATE’s environmental team includes professional geologists, engineers, environmental scientists and geophysicists. We routinely work with regulatory agencies to maintain environmental due diligence for clients. PROPERTY CONDITION & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Environmental Solutions Asbestos, … Read More
Infrastructure Management Using GPR
According to the Infrastructure Report Card prepared by ASCE, “America’s roads are often crowded, frequently in poor condition, chronically underfunded, and are becoming more dangerous. One out of every five miles of highway pavement is in poor condition and our roads have a significant and increasing backlog of rehabilitation needs”. With over four million miles … Read More










