Wayne D. Moore of Hughes Associates, Inc. has been named a Fellow member of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE).
"The NSPE leadership established the Fellow member grade in 2000 to honor those active Society members who have demonstrated exemplary service to the profession, the Society, and the community. We in the NSPE family are proud of your accomplishments and honored for the opportunity to reward your outstanding service with this distinguished membership grade."
March 2007
Hughes Associates, Inc. (HAI) is pleased to announce that the patent "Identification of Fire Signatures for Shipboard Multi-Criteria Fire Detection Systems" will receive the 2006 Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Edison Award. Daniel T. Gottuk, Ph.D., P.E., Senior Engineer with HAI, is a co-inventor for this patent along with his NRL colleagues. The annual award recognizes significant contributions to science and engineering as represented by patents issued by NRL which are perceived to have the greatest potential benefit to the country.
January 2007
The Rhode Island Society of Professional Engineers (RISPE) has selected Wayne D. Moore, P.E. as Engineer of the year for 2007. See page 5 of The Providence Engineering Society January 2007 newsletter.
December 2006
Hughes Associates Fire and Smoke Simulator Model Accredited for the CVN 21 Program
October 2006
Hughes Associates, Inc. Merges with Gage-Babcock & Associates

Hughes Associates, Inc., a global provider of fire protection engineering, code consulting and security services, is pleased to announce a merger with Gage-Babcock & Associates, Inc. Gage-Babcock & Associates has significant national presence in the fire protection engineering and security consulting services business, and gives Hughes a presence in the Chicago and metropolitan New York region. It also significantly strengthens HAI positions in Southern California and Los Angeles.
Integration between the various offices and operations is well along. Both organizations will remain independent for the near-term to help ensure a smooth and seamless transition for our clients and our employees. Our clients can continue to expect the high level of quality and service they are accustomed to, with the added benefits that a broader and deeper pool of technical expertise and project experience brings.
The management and staff of both organizations look forward to setting new and higher standards for engineering excellence.
