Bring Yourself to Work Day, Every Day

If I had the opportunity to share one word of advice with someone just entering the workforce, it would be to bring yourself to work as soon as possible. And for employers, it would be to allow your employees to bring themselves to work as soon as possible. Enough...

The Pandemic is Raining on Parades, But I Choose to See These Silver Linings

By the time the coronavirus reached a pandemic status, it overhauled how we go about our lives. Things are less predictable all-around, and uncertainty can easily feel like the enemy.  My approach in these crazy times is to try to find the silver lining. Yes, you should be informed...

The Seven Year Anniversary of Nexus PMG: As Told by Ben Hubbard

It is our 7-year anniversary, and it is time to reflect. The journey has been far from smooth sailing. Each phase of incremental growth has given rise to a unique set of challenges. The latest? Establishing and maintaining an organizational culture built around 3 core values:  Building a better world Building better people Enjoying what...

The Seven Year Anniversary of Nexus PMG: As Told by Paul Hammond

If you had asked why the 2013 versions of Ben, Roshan, and I formed Nexus PMG, I believe we would all have some rendition of the same answer – to be in control of our destiny. However, at that time, I don’t know if I could have clearly explained...

The Seven Year Anniversary of Nexus PMG: As Told by Roshan Vani

After three years of working together in Saudi Arabia, Paul, Ben and I made the decision to take a leap of faith and form Nexus PMG. We recognized that we each brought something different to the table. Individually, we had our strengths. Collectively, we were a nerd force to...

Anaerobic Digestion

Introduction to Anaerobic Digestion Anaerobic digestion is a biochemical conversion process that is used for treatment and reduction of organic wastes such as organic sludge or concentrated organic industrial waste which contain solids. In this process, microorganisms break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen. Anaerobic digestion is...

Employee Spotlight – Nick Myers

Nick Myers joined Nexus PMG in April as a Project Developer. After graduating from the University of South Carolina in 2014 with degrees in finance and marketing, Nick moved to Charleston, SC to begin working for the large real estate investment company, Colliers International. Next, Nick joined PulteGroup as...

Key Feedstock Consideration

Importance of Feedstock Composition Feedstock composition may be the single most important factor in the safe and reliable operation of a processing facility. While systems can be optimized for specific feedstock composition, there are some general guidelines regarding the appropriateness of technologies for specific waste types. The selection of...

Biomass Conversion Technology Overview

Biomass Conversion Pathway For thousands of years, the thermal process of fire has been a source of warmth and cooking fuel, while the biochemical fermentation of fruits, grains, and vegetables has provided food and beverage preservation. These biomass conversion pathways are ingrained in the human experience, and they continue...

Employee Spotlight – Don Doty

Don Doty joined Nexus PMG this March as a Senior Project Engineer with a long career focused on piping design. Don has already enjoyed a long and varied career, beginning with his work with Parsons Corporation in Pasadena, California.  While with Parsons, Don moved to Atlanta in 1987, then to Washington where...

Why It’s So Hard to Innovate in the Construction Industry

Career reflections from a self-taught construction coder turned COO. In the 1990s, my parents brought home our family’s first PC and loaded up AOL. Remember the days of dial-up? My brother and I were ecstatic.  From there, one of my best friends introduced me to Netscape and Geocities where...

What Burnt Toast and WWII Can Teach Us About Waste Management

Plastic and organics are America’s waste management weak points. Thermochemical conversion can help. We’ve all witnessed one solution to our waste problem when we’ve made toast. Yes, I mean toasting bread. When you put bread into a toaster and apply heat, you’re putting the organic matter of that bread...