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ACEC WI EEA Grand Award Winner Announced
ACEC WI EEA Grand Award Winner Announced

The ACEC WI Engineering Excellence Awards Grand Award was announced at the Awards Banquet on March 22. The Grand Award winner was selected by the judging panel from the eight Best of State award-winning projects and is the project that best represents the spirit and criteria of the... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted03/23/2019


Don’t Miss the 2019 Annual Business Meeting
Don’t Miss the 2019 Annual Business Meeting

The May 14 Annual Business Meeting is an efficient, high value meeting. Register today and join us in Delafield for the event. May 14 Agenda Summary: Business Essentials & Leveraging the Power of ACEC Trusts - Discover how the ACEC Trusts work to your advantage. The Retirement Trust and... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted03/21/2019


2019-2020 Board of Directors Slate of Candidates
2019-2020 Board of Directors Slate of Candidates

The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for the 2019-2020 Board of Directors: Chair: Kim Lobdell, PE, KL Engineering * Chair-elect: John Kissinger, PE, GRAEF Secretary-Treasurer: Dave Way, PE, Mead & Hunt National Director: Dave Brose, PE, EMCS Director: Jeff... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted03/20/2019


May Transportation Quarterly Meeting
May Transportation Quarterly Meeting

The Transportation Quarterly Meeting brings together WisDOT and consultants for a day of education and networking. It's important for ACEC WI members to come out in force to follow up on the great momentum generated by the TIC. Even if you can't attend, consider sending someone from your firm to... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted03/19/2019


Improving Safety and Quality of Underwater Bridge Inspections
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Improving Safety and Quality of Underwater Bridge Inspections

Written by: Roy Forsyth, PE, CWI, C.H. and Mark Mutziger, PE; Collins Engineers Engineers are intimately aware that what is out of sight, cannot be out of mind. Bridges often have foundations in waterways. Even though they often cannot be visually seen, they need to support the bridge no matter if... Continue Reading

Postedby Mark Mutziger
Date posted03/12/2019


February Conduit/WisPAC Update
February Conduit/WisPAC Update

Thank you to everyone who attended Legislative Day and made it our biggest one ever. This provided momentum moving in 2019 and the biennial budget debates. ACEC WI is already tracking important legislative actions so please consider participating in the Conduit/WisPAC right away. Below is the list... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/27/2019


Members News 2/22/19
Members News 2/22/19

Strand Associates is pleased to announce that Kent Locy, PE has been promoted to vice president. Read the full press release below: 'Strand Associates, Inc.® (Strand), announces the promotion of Kent Locy, P.E., Senior Associate, to Vice President, effective January 1, 2019. Kent joined... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/22/2019


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


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