‘Did you know…’
The Saluda Dam Project Team set a new North American industry RCC placement record. In one 24 hour period, crews placed 18,590 cubic yards of concrete!
" Once again I want to thank each of you for everything you have done to make [the Taum Sauk project] successful - I'm very proud of what was achieved and truly appreciate your dedication and expertise."
Mark Birk – Vice President, AmerenUE
" Throughout the design and construction of the complex [Saluda Dam Remediation] project, RIZZO Project Management skills have been exemplary."
James Landreth – South Carolina Electric & Gas.
‘Did you know…’
We strive to contribute to sustainable development and to prevent environmental degradation in various market sectors, including the nuclear, water resources, and mining industries.
" We really appreciate all the RIZZO folks have done to help us stay on budget [for the Bear Creek project]. It’s primarily due to those efforts that we now have a chance of coming in close to budget. We knew we had picked the right engineer!"
Gene Gibson – Tennessee Valley Authority
" In summary, the work of the RIZZO Team on the Taum Sauk Project has been outstanding."
Craig Giesmann – Managing Supervisor, AmerenUE
" Throughout the Levy NPP project RIZZO’s project management skills have been highly regarded by our firm. RIZZO has managed their portion of our project, whose scope has continued to increase, with timely responsiveness to deadlines and good client communications."
Vann Stephenson – Progress Energy
" There is a lot of enthusiasm surrounding tunneling projects right now, with great advancements in tunneling technology occurring fairly recently. Because of these advancements we are going to see tunnels built in places where they were once considered impractical or impossible."
Dr. Paul Rizzo
" ASI looks forward to the successful completion of the world-class [Taum Sauk Rebuild] project and to future opportunities to work with Paul C. Rizzo Associates."
John Bowen – President, ASI Constructors Inc.
" Nuclear energy has seen a resurgence of world-wide popularity. According to the World Nuclear Association, it is predicted that by the year 2015 one nuclear reactor could start up every five days."
Source: Plans for New Nuclear Reactors Worldwide
‘Did you know…’
RIZZO’s close interaction and positive relationships with the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation and project subcontractors resulted in a 9-month reduction of time in the schedule for the necessary environmental approvals required for the construction of the Silver Lake Hydroelectric Dam.
" The failure at Taum Sauk and the associated forensic investigation has added greatly to the understanding of how dams behave and fail and especially the role of instrumentation and monitoring of even those dams that appear to be safe and have been operating for decades."
Dr. Paul Rizzo
" Because of RIZZO’s work in support of commercial nuclear related projects through the industry lull of the late 1980s through present day we are fully equipped for the current resurgence in nuclear development around the world."
Dr. Paul Rizzo
" The flyash used in the RCC mix was recovered from a waste pond and otherwise unsuitable for commercial use. It was destined to remain as a buried waste; instead a way was found to recycle the flyash for use at Taum Sauk, thus creating a valuable resource out of a waste product."
Dr. Paul Rizzo
‘Did you know…’
RIZZO evaluated the use of grouted rip-rap versus concrete for the Pleasure Lake spillway liner and was able to gain NYSDEC approval for grouted rip-rap, saving the Owner more than $200,000 in construction costs.
" RIZZO has displayed the ability to act appropriately within the framework of licensing guidelines, including interactions with the NRC for the Levy NPP project. Multiple geotechnical audits were greatly aided by RIZZO’s presence and interaction with the NRC staff."
Vann Stephenson – Progress Energy
" I wanted to personally thank you for your contributions to the world-class Saluda Dam Remediation Project. You consistently demonstrated professionalism and leadership, setting an example for everyone involved in the project."
Jeff Higgins - Barnard Construction Co.
At Paul C. Rizzo Associates, Inc. (RIZZO) our employees are our most important asset. We believe in supporting individual growth and professional development through continuing education. RIZZO offers professional development reimbursement and tuition assistance programs for team members completing job-related courses and seminars. 
