STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINABOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORSCOMPLAINT FOR PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT AND INCOMPETENCE Complainant: Gregory B. SnowRespondent: Edward C. Porcher, P.E.Firm: Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.Project: Water Tower Road Screen Wall, Barefoot Resort, North Myrtle Beach, SCStantec Project No.: 171015900Date of Report: March 31, 2025 I. Nature of Complaint Pursuant to South Carolina… Read more: SC Dept of Licensing 134-2341677196

Topic: Questions Regarding the Qualifications and Conclusions of the Engineer Behind the Stantec Report on the Water Tower Road FencePrepared By: Gregory Snow, Retired Electrical Engineer and Community Resident Section 1: Professional Credentials and Engineering Competency Q1: Please state your full name and your engineering license number. What is your academic degree, and in what… Read more: Accountability Questions for Stantec’s Wall Report

Stantec assumed without verification that Permacast’s proprietary concrete matched standard ACI 318 concrete durability performance. No evidence was provided that Permacast was asked for material certifications, test results, or mix design submittals. This omission leaves a technical gap in the forensic investigation, weakening the certainty of any claims regarding the long-term corrosion and deterioration risks… Read more: Observation: Stantec’s Engineering Lapse

As a professional engineer with decades of experience in high-precision manufacturing and process control, I reviewed the Stantec Consulting Services report dated March 31, 2025, regarding structural deficiencies observed in the Water Tower Road precast screen wall. This post presents a detailed, objective analysis of the report’s content, with specific attention to engineering integrity, material… Read more: Engineering Evaluation of the Water Tower Road Screen Wall – Stantec Report Review

As we celebrate Barefoot Resort & Golf’s 25th anniversary, many residents are learning more about our community’s rich history. A recent article titled “Barefoot History Part 1: The Vision” shared many important milestones—but it missed a key element of the original plan.