From pilot demonstrations to proven solutions

Brown and Caldwell is a leader in confirming innovative technologies, leveraging applied research, testing at bench and pilot scales, and advancing proven outcomes to full-scale implementation with urgency.

From pilot demonstrations to proven solutions

Brown and Caldwell is a leader in confirming innovative technologies, leveraging applied research, testing at bench and pilot scales, and advancing proven outcomes to full-scale implementation with urgency.

Arriving at the best solutions through piloting

Brown and Caldwell has worked with numerous agencies to apply information gained through bench- and pilot-scale testing to make sound decisions and successfully implement new technologies at full scale. The decision to invest upfront in these pilots has helped agencies manage risks and move forward with confidence in new/emerging technologies while ultimately reducing costs and addressing future treatment requirements and sustainability goals.

Arriving at the best solutions through piloting

Brown and Caldwell has worked with numerous agencies to apply information gained through bench- and pilot-scale testing to make sound decisions and successfully implement new technologies at full scale. The decision to invest upfront in these pilots has helped agencies manage risks and move forward with confidence in new/emerging technologies while ultimately reducing costs and addressing future treatment requirements and sustainability goals.

Treatability testing

BC conducts treatability and bench-scale testing in the field and at our in-house treatability lab in Nashville, Tenn. From applied research to process optimization, our full-scale laboratory can accommodate our clients’ unique needs and projects. BC’s treatability lab has helped clients realize up to 70% savings in operating costs, eliminate entire treatment processes, and improve effluent compliance at a fraction of the original cost.

Treatability testing

BC conducts treatability and bench-scale testing in the field and at our in-house treatability lab in Nashville, Tenn. From applied research to process optimization, our full-scale laboratory can accommodate our clients’ unique needs and projects. BC’s treatability lab has helped clients realize up to 70% savings in operating costs, eliminate entire treatment processes, and improve effluent compliance at a fraction of the original cost.

“The intent of any demonstration facility should be to not just provide design and process criteria, but also to allow operations relatively realistic operating experiences to understand the process they may one day operate.”

Kati Bell. PhD, PE, BCEE
Managing Director

“The intent of any demonstration facility should be to not just provide design and process criteria, but also to allow operations relatively realistic operating experiences to understand the process they may one day operate.”

Kati Bell, PhD, PE, BCEE
Managing Director

Awards

  • 2025

    American Council of Engineering Companies of Tennessee, Engineering Excellence Award in Water and Stormwater, Grand Award and Overall Grand Conceptor Award

  • 2025

    American Council of Engineering Companies of Missouri, Honor Award in the Wastewater Category

  • 2025

    American Public Works Association Michigan Chapter, Project of the Year Enviroment $25 Million to $75 Million

  • 2024

    American Council of Engineering Companies, Engineering Excellence Award

  • 2024

    Disability:IN and Disability Equality Index, Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion