News

ACEC National News ACEC WI News Advocacy Awards Blog Diversity & Inclusion Industry News Member News

Member News 2.24.25
Member News 2.24.25

Ayres Associates is pleased to announce that Mike Rogney has been promoted to project manager in their Water Resources group. Read the full press release below: 'Mike Rogney, PE, has been promoted to project manager in the Water Resources group. An energetic and professional presence on any... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/24/2025


Check Out ACEC's Firm Of the Future Resources
Check Out ACEC's Firm Of the Future Resources

The ACEC Research Institute launched the newly created Firm of the Future webpage to keep the industry updated on the progress of this important research. The ACEC Research Institute’s Firm of the Future initiative is a forward-thinking effort designed to explore and prepare for the evolving... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/20/2025


ACEC WI Goes to Madison
ACEC WI Goes to Madison

ACEC WI members headed to Madison as part of our annual Legislative Day. Nearly 100 attendees learned about important federal and state issues before going to the Capitol to meet with legislators. We met with more than 70 legislative offices about important energy, transportation, vertical and... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/20/2025


Announcing the 2025 Engineering Excellence Award Winners
Announcing the 2025 Engineering Excellence Award Winners

This year’s entries showcase the incredible impact of engineering on our communities, highlighting innovation, expertise, and ingenuity. Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted02/17/2025


Member News 2.17.25
Member News 2.17.25

Ayres Associates is pleased to announce that Adam Holtz has been promoted to controller. Read the full press release below: ' Adam Holtz has enjoyed his first eight-plus years at Ayres, and he’s eager to put his 17 years of accounting experience to work as the firm’s new controller.... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/17/2025


STH 33 Baraboo
STH 33 Baraboo

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Oneida Engineering SolutionsClient: Wisconsin Department of Transportation STH 33 in Baraboo was afflicted with deteriorating pavement, substandard utilities, and pedestrian facilities. Growing traffic impacted safety and the... Continue Reading

Postedby Brett Peterson
Date posted02/17/2025


Windsor Road Bridge over Yahara River
Windsor Road Bridge over Yahara River

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Ayres Associates Inc.Client: Village of Windsor The Yahara River bridge replacement, led by Ayres Associates, exemplifies the power of engineering to address critical infrastructure needs while fostering community engagement and... Continue Reading

Postedby David Pantzlaff
Date posted02/17/2025


STH 83 Resurfacing, Washington County
STH 83 Resurfacing, Washington County

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: BeneschClient: Wisconsin Department of Transportation STH 83 suffered from deteriorating pavement, severely impacting the over 4,000 users a day on this rural roadway. A huge array of repairs and upgrades were needed, from critical... Continue Reading

Postedby Amanda Zacharias
Date posted02/17/2025


STH 76 / School Rd Intersection Improvements
STH 76 / School Rd Intersection Improvements

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Westwood Professional ServicesClient: Wisconsin Department of Transportation The intersection of STH 76 and School Road in Greenville had long been a site of safety concerns, with above-average crash rates and no pedestrian... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Betker
Date posted02/17/2025


Vel R. Phillips Plaza
Vel R. Phillips Plaza

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: HNTBClient: City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works A vacant surface parking lot in the heart of Milwaukee presented an opportunity to transform wasted space into a dynamic community hub. The City of Milwaukee envisioned a... Continue Reading

Postedby Mike Hammond
Date posted02/17/2025


The Baird Center | The Heartbeat of Milwaukee
The Baird Center | The Heartbeat of Milwaukee

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: GRAEFClient: Wisconsin Center District Milwaukee’s Wisconsin Center, which had served the city for 20 years, was unable to accommodate large-scale events, limiting the city’s potential for hosting conventions and... Continue Reading

Postedby Jason Gross
Date posted02/17/2025


West Bend Downtown Riverwalk – West Section
West Bend Downtown Riverwalk – West Section

2025 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.Client: City of West Bend Set against the Milwaukee River, West Bend’s riverfront was a blighted and unsafe area. Deteriorating infrastructure and underinvestment drove away users and harmed local... Continue Reading

Postedby Robbie Malzahn
Date posted02/17/2025