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Alexander Airport Park
Alexander Airport Park

2019 Engineering Excellence Award | Best of State Entering Firm: Becher-Hoppe Associates Inc.Client: Southeast Side Neighborhood GroupOwner: Wausau and Marathon County Parks DepartmentCategory: Special Projects Alexander Airport Park is a small park in Wausau near the city’s airport. The... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2019


Eau Claire Grand Avenue Half Moon Lake Bridge Replacement
Eau Claire Grand Avenue Half Moon Lake Bridge Replacement

2019 Engineering Excellence Award | Best of State Entering Firm: Ayres Associates Inc.Client: City of Eau ClaireCategory: Structural Systems The Grand Avenue Half Moon Lake Bridge is a keystone bridge for the community because it was the only way to access Carson Park. Carson Park is the... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2019


Lower Yahara River Trail Construction
Lower Yahara River Trail Construction

2019 Engineering Excellence Award | Best of State Entering Firm: Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.Client: Dane CountyCategory: Special Projects Madison and its suburbs sit around extensive natural resources that attract visitors and benefit residents. To facilitate access to lakes and parks, a... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2019


Meister Cheese Company WWTP Energy Improvements
Meister Cheese Company WWTP Energy Improvements

2019 Engineering Excellence Award | Best of State Entering Firm: Strand Associates Inc.Client: Meister Cheese CompanyCategory: Energy Meister Cheese Company was looking to expand its operations and reduce costs; it identified its wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) as a bottleneck. The high... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2019


Park Falls State Highway 182 Bridge
Park Falls State Highway 182 Bridge

2019 Engineering Excellence Award | Best of State Entering Firm: MSA Professional Services Inc.Client: Wisconsin Department of TransportationCategory: Structural Systems The City of Park Falls strives to balance the natural resources with industry. In particular, paper mills drive the... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2019


River Prairie Planning, Design and Construction
River Prairie Planning, Design and Construction

2019 Engineering Excellence Award | Best of State Entering Firm: Ayres Associates Inc.Client: City of AltoonaCategory: Special Project Like many cities in Wisconsin, the City of Altoona has substantial frontage on an amazing river. In this case, the land was underutilized because of a nearby... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2019


Underwood Creek Flood Control and Habitat Restoration
Underwood Creek Flood Control and Habitat Restoration

2019 Engineering Excellence Award | Best of State Entering Firm: Inter-FluveClient: Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage DistrictCategory: Water Resources In the 1960s and 1970s, Underwood Creek was substantially altered from its natural state. The meandering river was diverted into a concrete ditch... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2019


Zoo Interchange Core and Adjacent Arterials Reconstruction
Zoo Interchange Core and Adjacent Arterials Reconstruction

2019 Engineering Excellence Award | Grand Award Entering Firm: Forward 45Client: Wisconsin Department of TransportationCategory: Transportation The Zoo Interchange is a key component of Milwaukee’s transportation network and is one of the busiest corridors in the state. The outdated design... Continue Reading

Date posted02/18/2019


Member News 2/12/19
Member News 2/12/19

Baxter & Woodman is pleased to announce that Scott Ahles, PE has been appointed to the position of Wisconsin transportation department manager. Read the full press release below: 'Baxter & Woodman, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Scott Ahles, PE to the position of... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/12/2019


A Proactive Program at Work: Investing in Dam Repairs Averts Crisis
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A Proactive Program at Work: Investing in Dam Repairs Averts Crisis

Written by Chris Goodwin, PE; Ayres Associates Dams are an integral part of our lives, providing recreational opportunities, power generation, flood control, wildlife habitat, and other important functions. More than 2,100 high-hazard potential dams are operating in the United States, as reported... Continue Reading

Postedby Chris Goodwin
Date posted02/12/2019


TSC Election Underway
TSC Election Underway

The election process for the Transportation Steering Committee is now underway. The committee has three open spots, each for a two-year term. The election guidelines lay out additional information about the position and the process for running for these spots. Please see the election timeline for... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/6/2019


Member News 2/5/19
Member News 2/5/19

Clark Dietz is pleased to announce that Tonia Speener, PE, LEED AP and Kevin Hetrick, PE have been elected to the firm's 2019 Board of Directors. Read the full press release below: "Clark Dietz, Inc., one of the Midwest’s leading professional consulting engineering firms, today announced... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/5/2019