We are proud to share that T&L and Burwil Construction Company have been recognized for excellence in design and construction, receiving the Renovations & Additions Over $5 Million award at the 33rd Annual Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Tennessee – Tri-Cities Branch Awards Dinner. The award was presented during a celebratory evening held at the historic Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City, TN.
The award-winning project—the EO of Southwest Virginia Adaptive Reuse of Regional Childcare & Workforce Development Design/Build—represents a significant achievement in both design innovation and community impact. Transforming an existing facility into a vibrant, multifunctional space, this project was built to support critical regional needs in childcare and workforce development.
About the Project
This design/build project required careful planning and strategic reuse of an existing structure. With a focus on community enrichment and sustainability, the adaptive reuse approach allowed the team to modernize the facility while preserving key elements of the original building. The result is a highly functional, welcoming space that now serves as a vital hub for families and job seekers across Southwest Virginia.
Award Categories & Recognition
The AGC Tri-Cities Awards Dinner is a cornerstone event that honors the people, projects, and companies that make a lasting difference in the construction industry. This year, project awards were divided into two divisions and four subcategories:
T&L and Burwil’s project earned top honors in the Division II: Renovations & Additions Over $5M category—acknowledging not just the scale of the work, but the quality, innovation, and collaborative spirit that brought the vision to life.
Looking Ahead
Receiving this award is not only a great honor—it’s a reminder of the importance of building spaces that serve and uplift communities. We’re proud of what this project stands for, and we’re grateful to AGC of Tennessee for this meaningful recognition.
As we look to the future, T&L and Burwil remain committed to delivering excellence in every project, from initial concept to final build. Whether through adaptive reuse, new construction, or community-focused design, we’ll continue to create spaces that make a lasting impact.
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Community celebrates opening of new EO Regional Workforce and Child Development Hub
Having played a pivotal role on the project team, Thompson & Litton (T&L) was pleased to attend the recent ribbon cutting held in October celebrating the official opening of the new EO Companies (EO) Regional Workforce and Child Development Hub in Abingdon, Virginia.
On Saturday, Nov. 2 the public was invited to the new facility for an Open House, and all were very excited about the opportunities it will bring. EO is a newly launched Virginia-based 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to research, pilot, and scale innovative solutions aimed at amplifying economic opportunities among Virginia’s most challenged communities. EO repurposed an existing structure that housed a large retail store (Kmart) located just north of Interstate 81 off Exit 17. The big-box facility was renovated to create critical infrastructure to address workforce development, attraction, and retention challenges essential to Southwest Virginia’s economic prosperity. The Hub expands access to education by providing onsite high-quality child care for 300 children, sustains a network of 200+ childcare operators by offering back-office services and supports, and delivers career exploration and hands-on learning to 30,000 K-12 students annually in partnership with area employers.
EO enlisted the help of BurWil Construction and T&L through a design build process, to redevelop the 85,000 plus square-foot facility in efforts to catalyze the attraction of new employers to the region and aid in retaining current workers by making employment in the labor force a feasible choice for families. T&L assisted with design development, construction documents, and construction contract administration for the project which became the gateway for developing responsive design and construction of the new facility. The Hub is expected to create 100 new jobs, enable area employers and businesses to grow and operate at their fullest potential, and help to ensure that residents do not have to leave the region for a good job with a livable wage.
THOMPSON & LITTON, a multi-disciplined firm with an established practice, which includes both public and private sector clientele, has an immediate opening for an experienced Senior Transportation Engineer in its Bristol, Tennessee office. The ideal candidate will have a civil engineering education/background with experience in roadway design, and 10+ years of experience in the industry. We are seeking self-motivated, self-starters to join our staff in providing excellent solutions for our clients and communities. Send us a convincing resume that characterizes your skills in civil engineering design. The depth and type of your experience, professional goals, and skills may interest us as much, or more, as your number of years of experience. Great flexible hours and benefits. We work in the office and from home if the need arises.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant roadway design experience applying civil engineering principles as well as local, state, and federal transportation rules, regulations, specifications, and standards to roadway design.
- Valid Professional Engineer (PE) license from the State of Tennessee, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and/or state with reciprocity.
- Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at different stages concurrently.
- Ability and willingness to teach/mentor less experienced team members.
- Skilled in the use of Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
Preferred
- Record of progressive responsibilities in a wide range of areas of civil engineering design, including traffic and transportation design, land development, erosion and sediment control, drainage, storm water management, and hydraulics.
- Potential to step into a leadership role.
- Familiar with Virginia stormwater regulations.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a design team responsible for creating the design and development of a variety of civil engineering projects for DOT as well as other public and private sector organizations.
- Assist in the engineering and planning efforts for roadway and highway design, maintenance of traffic, and safety project in accordance with the applicable DOT development processes.
- In addition to preparing drawings, calculations, reports, and technical specifications, performs quality control review.
- Works with project managers and multiple disciplines on designs, including scope and RFP/RFQ/SOQ, and on business development activities to include budgets and schedules for engineering projects throughout all stages of lifecycle.
- Serves as a senior technical subject matter expert for team throughout the tri-state region.
