13 Nov 2025

Workplace Recreation is Evolving, and It Matters More Than Ever

In an era of changing work environments and new office dynamics, federal employees at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are finding new ways to connect and support each other.

13 Nov 2025

Dude, Where’s My Permit?

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District explains dock permitting process for New York homeowners.

22 Sep 2025

Matrix Teams Power Success at USACE Buffalo District

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is known for managing some of the most complex infrastructure and environmental projects in the nation. But doing so takes collaboration across a wide range of job roles and expertise. For the USACE Buffalo District, matrix teams make it happen.

22 Sep 2025

Army Fellows Program Builds USACE’s Next Generation of Leaders

For students graduating college, choosing the right first job is a difficult decision, often seen as a trajectory-setting step for an entire career. But for a select group of new employees in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District, a first job has become a transformative experience, helping them up to find their ideal fit and become leaders in the organization.

4 Sep 2025

Keeping the Harbors Strong: The Breakwater Assessment Team Protects Great Lakes Infrastructure

The Great Lakes are more than scenic, they are vital to the U.S. and Canadian economies. Together, the ports, harbors and channels that make up the Great Lakes Navigation System support nearly 238,000 jobs and generate more than $28 billion in business revenue each year. From raw materials fueling manufacturing plants to the flow of goods and tourism that sustain local communities, this system touches nearly every part of daily life in the region.

26 Aug 2025

From Nerves to Success: Jesse Pennington’s PE Exam Journey

For many civil engineers, the Professional Engineer (PE) exam is more than a test — it’s a milestone that can shape the trajectory of an entire career. For Buffalo District Civil Engineer, Jesse Pennington , passing the exam has opened the door to new opportunities and greater influence in her profession.

19 Aug 2025

USACE Buffalo District Engineer Achieves PE Milestone, Employee of the Year Recognition

In the demanding world of engineering, where precision, expertise, and perseverance define success, one professional’s recent accomplishments stand out as a testament to dedication and ambition. Having recently passed the notoriously challenging Professional Engineer (PE) Exam and earning the prestigious title of Distinguished Employee of the Year, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District Civil Engineer Josh Reddick offers insight into what it truly takes to excel in the field.

13 Aug 2025

USACE Buffalo District Embraces Building Information Modeling to Modernize Facilities Across Their Life Cycle

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has implemented Building Information Modeling across its design and construction projects, marking a significant shift in how infrastructure is delivered and maintained throughout its operational life. BIM is a process that integrates 3D modeling with digital data management to improve the efficiency, accuracy and sustainability of construction projects. Originally emerging in the architecture and construction industries in the early 1990s, BIM was developed to consolidate all graphical and non-graphical aspects of a building into a single, intelligent model.

28 Jul 2025

Stemming the Spread: Corps of Engineers Buffalo District Works to Control Hydrilla in the Great Lakes Basin

The shimmering waters of the Great Lakes and their connecting channels are iconic, providing recreation, commerce, and vital ecosystems. But beneath the surface, an aggressive invader threatens this beauty: Hydrilla. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, is leading a multi-faceted effort to control this invasive aquatic plant and protect the health of the Great Lakes Basin ecosystem and the communities that depend on it.

3 Jul 2025

Corps of Engineers Buffalo District Uses Virtual Learning to Certify Record Number of Contractors for Quality Construction

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of contractors getting their construction quality management certification from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has skyrocketed. A simple change expanded the way the certification course has been offered in the last five years, leading to hundreds more contractors being educated on USACE policies and procedures – a tool they use to successfully deliver high-quality projects alongside the agency’s team members.