Barge is proud to rank No. 14 on Nashville Business Journal’s 2025 Fastest-Growing Companies list! We’re grateful to our talented team for making this possible and to our clients for trusting us to deliver. Pictured below: the Barge team at today’s 2025 Fastest-Growing Companies Awards.
We wrapped up an incredible two-day intern event in Nashville last week—timed perfectly with National Intern Day! Our interns presented on the projects they worked on and what they’ve learned, spent time with mentors, and enjoyed some fun competition with marshmallows, hula hoops, and Four Square. We’re proud of the growth in our 2025 intern class and grateful they spent their summer with us.
Barge had a great time at this year’s KY/TN Water Professionals Conference (WPC) in Knoxville. We enjoyed the opportunity to present, connect with peers, and participate in various valuable technical sessions and conversations. Thank you to the Clean Water Professionals of Kentucky & Tennessee for co-hosting such a well-organized and impactful event.
Emma Hair is spending her summer as a natural resources and environment intern in our Gainesville, Florida, office. In this Day in the Life, she’s heading out to wetland sites to collect samples and field data—one of her favorite parts of the internship! Come along for a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work in the field.
When it comes to healthcare design, Client Service Leader Denis J Stroup, AIA, LCI-CPD-SME, has a gift for bringing the right people together to make great things happen. With over 30 years in the field and nearly 20 of those focused on managing large, complex healthcare projects, he's witnessed how powerful lean project delivery can be. "I never cease to be amazed by the power of a positive culture in an organization or a project," says Denis. "I've seen it overcome obstacles and achieve outcomes not thought possible. I have a passion for building and sustaining a culture that fosters a highly collaborative environment where people do their best work." As an engaged member of the AMFP - Association of Medical Facility Professionals and the Lean Construction Institute (US), he's helped launch local chapters for both organizations in Nashville. Through these efforts, he's driving important conversations and sharing best practices with the broader community. From mentoring teams to making complex projects feel seamless, Denis is helping us—and our clients—create better spaces for healing.
Say hello to our airboat, cruising through Florida’s wetlands. This tool helps our team manage wetland mitigation bank projects more efficiently as we restore native ecosystems across the state. We currently support more than 30,000 acres of conservation land in Florida. By working with private landowners, we develop tailored ecological restoration plans that transform previously impacted properties into healthy, functioning ecosystems. Barge is proud to be part of the solution, helping ecosystems recover and communities thrive.
Carlisle Associates Inc. is now part of Barge! This expansion strengthens our presence in South Carolina and our capabilities in the region’s growing industrial sector. With nearly five decades of engineering and architecture experience in industrial design, Carlisle Associates, based in Columbia, South Carolina, has proven expertise and an impressive project delivery track record that complements our growing Southeast presence. "The Carolinas are experiencing strong momentum, particularly in advanced manufacturing, making this a pivotal time for growth," said Barge CEO Carrie Stokes. "Carlisle’s strong regional presence and deep technical expertise make them a natural fit as we execute our strategic growth plan." Together, both firms are positioned to deliver larger, more complex solutions while continuing to provide hands-on, responsive service to clients across the region.
America’s bridges are aging—how do we modernize safely, quickly, and cost-effectively? Kevin McAlister, P.E., vice president and director of bridge engineering, explores this question in his new LinkedIn article, outlining the tools and strategies that can reshape how we approach bridge rehabilitation and replacement.
We believe inspiring the next generation of thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers is vital. It’s an honor to support The Children's Museum of the Upstate and their mission to bring hands-on STEAM learning to life for kids in South Carolina.
CEO Carrie Stokes joined "The Civil Engineering CEO Show" to discuss leadership, growth, and the importance of saying yes—even to tough opportunities. In this episode, she shares how continuous learning and investing in people strengthen company culture from the inside out.
