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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
