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Downtown Plaza
Downtown Plaza

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Strand Associates Inc.Client: City of Shawano Historic downtown Shawano was once a vibrant community hub, but years of declining business, vacant lots and underutilized spaces left it struggling. In 2017, the City’s Downtown... Continue Reading

Postedby Brandon Herbert
Date posted02/17/2025


WIS 130 Wisconsin River Bridges Design-Build
WIS 130 Wisconsin River Bridges Design-Build

2025 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: SRF Consulting Group Inc.Client: Kraemer North America Connecting Communities The WIS 130 Wisconsin River crossing near Lone Rock was critical yet outdated. The three aging truss bridges, built over 75 years ago, were structurally... Continue Reading

Postedby Jeff Knudson
Date posted02/17/2025


60th Street Corridor Reconstruction
60th Street Corridor Reconstruction

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Clark Dietz Inc.Client: City of Kenosha The 60th Street Corridor Reconstruction in Kenosha stands as a testament to the power of innovative engineering. Stretching 1.5 miles from I-94 to the city center, this vital urban artery... Continue Reading

Postedby Kevin Risch
Date posted02/17/2025


Ashwaubomay River Trail Bridge
Ashwaubomay River Trail Bridge

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: GRAEFClient: Village of Ashwaubenon For decades, the Village of Ashwaubenon envisioned a seamless connection across Ashwaubenon Creek to unlock the full potential of its waterfront. Cleanup and revitalization of the Fox River... Continue Reading

Postedby Pat Skalecki
Date posted02/17/2025


I-39/90 & I-43/WIS 81 Interchange
I-39/90 & I-43/WIS 81 Interchange

2025 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: AECOMClient: Wisconsin Department of Transportation Designing the Right Interchange The I-39/90 and I-43/WIS 81 interchange in Beloit underwent transformative upgrades to improve safety, meet modern design standards, accommodate... Continue Reading

Postedby Mike Preboske
Date posted02/17/2025


CONNECT 1 East-West Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
CONNECT 1 East-West Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

2025 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: AECOMClient: Milwaukee County Transit System Modern Transit Solutions Milwaukee County’s transit system was overwhelmed by demand. The strained resources meant longer wait times for users and congestion on city streets. For... Continue Reading

Postedby Michael Schneider
Date posted02/17/2025


The New Oregon Public Library
The New Oregon Public Library

2025 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: IMEGClient: OPN Architects A New Place to Read The Village of Oregon needed a larger, modern library to serve its growing population. After plans for downtown expansion were deemed unsuitable, the village chose to construct a new... Continue Reading

Postedby Timothy Paap
Date posted02/17/2025


City of Bloomer: Street Improvements and Lead Removal
City of Bloomer: Street Improvements and Lead Removal

2025 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: CBS Squared Inc.Client: City of Bloomer A City-wide Problem In response to elevated lead levels in its water system, the City of Bloomer undertook an ambitious infrastructure overhaul, led by CBS². Engineers faced the daunting... Continue Reading

Postedby Tyler Hastings
Date posted02/17/2025


MSN Airport - South Terminal Expansion
MSN Airport - South Terminal Expansion

2025 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: Mead & Hunt Inc.Client: Dane County Regional Airport Now Boarding for a New Terminal Mead & Hunt spearheaded a transformative 100,000-square-foot terminal expansion at Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), addressing the need... Continue Reading

Postedby Jeff Manzetti
Date posted02/17/2025


New Water Treatment Plant with PFAS Treatment
New Water Treatment Plant with PFAS Treatment

2025 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firms: Becher-Hoppe Associates Inc. & Donohue & Associates Inc.Client: Wausau Water Works Keeping Wausau Hydrated Wausau’s aging treatment plant suffered from reliability issues, inadequate filtration, and floodplain... Continue Reading

Postedby Susan Wojtkiewicz
Date posted02/17/2025


The Sonnentag
The Sonnentag

2025 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: AyresClient: Eau Claire Community Complex A Uniquely Complicated Facility Ayres overcame significant challenges in delivering the Sonnentag, a groundbreaking 225,900-square-foot facility for the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire... Continue Reading

Postedby David Delfosse
Date posted02/17/2025


February 16-22 Proclaimed as Engineers Week in Wisconsin
February 16-22 Proclaimed as Engineers Week in Wisconsin

The proclamation underscores the importance of civil engineering in Wisconsin's growth and highlights the dedication of professionals who tirelessly work towards building a better future for us all. Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted02/16/2025