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Legislative Day Recap
Legislative Day Recap

Thank you to everyone who made this year's Legislative Day our most successful iteration yet. We started off strong with a keynote address from Governor Tony Evers, followed by a crash course in national and state legislative priorities. Then, attendees visited with representatives and senators to... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/21/2019


Lacy Road Rural Roadway Reconstruction
Lacy Road Rural Roadway Reconstruction

2019 Engineering Excellence Award | State Finalist Entering Firm: Mead & Hunt Inc.Client: City of FitchburgCategory: Transportation The City of Fitchburg’s high population growth is good for the community but brings significant infrastructure issues. One of the primary challenges is... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2019


Madison Metro Transit Master Plan
Madison Metro Transit Master Plan

2019 Engineering Excellence Award | State Finalist Entering Firm: Mead & Hunt Inc.Client: Madison Metropolitan TransitCategory: Studies, Research & Consulting Engineering Services Madison Metropolitan Transit decided to redesign its core operation facility to accommodate future growth.... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2019


Main Avenue and Lawrence Drive Roundabout
Main Avenue and Lawrence Drive Roundabout

2019 Engineering Excellence Award | State Finalist Entering Firm: JT Engineering Inc.Client: City of De PereCategory: Small Projects With a busy stretch of road, a congested and dangerous intersection and a substantial amount of business interest, the City of De Pere knew that a change had to... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2019


Marquette Interchange Bridge Preservation
Marquette Interchange Bridge Preservation

2019 Engineering Excellence Award | State Finalist Entering Firm: Michael Baker International Inc.Client: Wisconsin Department of TransportationCategory: Transportation The Marquette Interchange is one of the most important transportation systems in Wisconsin and elongating its service life is... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2019


New Water Treatment Plant: Preparing for the Future, Preserving the Past
New Water Treatment Plant: Preparing for the Future, Preserving the Past

2019 Engineering Excellence Award | State Finalist Entering Firm: Applied Technologies Inc.Client: City of WatertownCategory: Water Resources The City of Watertown was faced with a difficult dilemma: the city’s central water treatment plant was originally designed in 1895 and, despite... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2019


North Fourth Street Reconstruction
North Fourth Street Reconstruction

2019 Engineering Excellence Award | State Finalist Entering Firm: Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.Client: City of New RichmondCategory: Small Projects The City of New Richmond was faced with a road reconstruction project in an area that served residential, commercial and industrial traffic in a... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2019


Pump Station 15 Sustainable Improvements
Pump Station 15 Sustainable Improvements

2019 Engineering Excellence Award | State Finalist Entering Firm: Baxter & Woodman Inc.Client: Madison Metropolitan Sewerage DistrictCategory: Waste and Storm Water Most water infrastructure goes unnoticed – the pipes, pumps and treatment plants that underpin the system are hidden... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2019


Repair/Renovate B29, Jefferson Barracks ANGS
Repair/Renovate B29, Jefferson Barracks ANGS

2019 Engineering Excellence Award | State Finalist Entering Firm: Mead & Hunt Inc.Client: Jefferson Barracks Air National Guard BaseCategory: Structural Systems The Jefferson ANGB was looking to expand operations and decided to reuse some older buildings on the base. Unfortunately, these... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2019


USH 53/STH 35 Interchange at IH 90
USH 53/STH 35 Interchange at IH 90

2019 Engineering Excellence Award | State Finalist Entering Firm: Ayres Associates Inc.Client: Wisconsin Department of TransportationCategory: Transportation In southwestern Wisconsin, several major highways intersect in a major interchange with Interstate 90. This corridor is extremely... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2019


2019 Engineering Excellence Award Winners
2019 Engineering Excellence Award Winners

In celebration of Engineers Week, ACEC Wisconsin proudly announces the 2019 Engineering Excellence Award winners. The awards program recognizes and celebrates engineering achievements that demonstrate the highest degree of skill and ingenuity.Visit the Awards Gallery to learn how the 2019 winners... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted02/18/2019


What Would Life be Like in Wisconsin Without Engineers?
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What Would Life be Like in Wisconsin Without Engineers?

Written by: Leslie Blaize, CPSM, Blaize Communications Engineers Week Feb. 17-23 When Wisconsin’s citizens enjoy a glass of clean water, safely cross a bridge or work in a multi-story building, they can thank engineers. In honor of their important contributions, the American Council of... Continue Reading

Postedby Leslie Blaize
Date posted02/18/2019