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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


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


January Conduit/WisPAC Update
January Conduit/WisPAC Update

ACEC WI was incredibly successful with advocacy efforts in 2018. Many contributors joined for the first time and long-time participants increased their giving amounts. This group effort allowed us to give out more than $58,000 during the election cycle. We look to continue that momentum in 2019.... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted01/28/2019


2019 Young Professional of the Year Award – Call for Applicants
2019 Young Professional of the Year Award – Call for Applicants

The ACEC National Young Professional of the Year Award strives to promote the accomplishments of young engineers by highlighting their engineering contributions and the resulting impact on society. A successful applicant demonstrates achievements in design, research, development or management and... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted01/25/2019


Member News 1/23/19
Member News 1/23/19

raSmith is excited to announce the opening of a new office in Milwaukee at 221 S. 2nd Street in March 2019. Read the full press release below: "raSmith is excited to announce the opening of a Milwaukee office in the historic Walker’s Point neighborhood at 221 S. 2nd Street in March... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted01/23/2019


Join Us at the Awards Banquet
Join Us at the Awards Banquet

Have you signed up yet for the Awards Banquet? Members, guests and clients are invited to celebrate the achievements of volunteers, firms and the industry overall at the Awards Banquet. This year, all Engineering Excellence Award winner, the Leadership Class of 2019 and a select handful of ACEC WI... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted01/22/2019


Class of 2019 Learns Lessons in Risk Management
Class of 2019 Learns Lessons in Risk Management

Managing risk is vital to the operations of a successful engineering business. The Leadership Institute Class of 2019 tackled this important topic during its Risk Management for Future Firm Leaders session. A line-up of industry experts shared professional insights and real-life case studies... Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted01/17/2019


Member News 1-17
Member News 1-17

Ayres Associates is pleased to announce that John Davis, PE, PTOE has been certified as a Road Safety Professional in the inaugural class for this new certification. Read the full press release below: 'John Davis, PE, PTOE, supervisor of traffic engineering services at Ayres Associates, has... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted01/17/2019


Leading the Charge in Child Abduction Recovery Efforts
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Leading the Charge in Child Abduction Recovery Efforts

Written by: Scott Kiley, MSA Professional Serivces Bringing our children home Nearly half a million children are reported missing in the United States every year. While many are found and safely returned home, others are less fortunate. Three counties in Wisconsin have teamed up to challenge... Continue Reading

Postedby Staff
Date posted01/15/2019