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Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culvert and Pedestrian Tunnel Project
Bee Branch Creek Railroad Culvert and Pedestrian Tunnel Project

2024 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: Strand Associates Inc.Client: City of Dubuque The City of Dubuque faced a complex challenge of historic flooding issues with stringent railway requirements in the Bee Branch watershed. With a history of flash floods and tens of... Continue Reading

Postedby Eric Vieth
Date posted02/18/2024


West Jackson Street Reconstruction
West Jackson Street Reconstruction

2024 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Strand Associates Inc.Client: City of Wisconsin Rapids The aging infrastructure of West Jackson Street, a vital downtown artery in Wisconsin Rapids, inhibited growth and did not fit with the city’s long-term plans. Pavement... Continue Reading

Postedby Eric Hanson
Date posted02/18/2024


Komatsu South Harbor: A Cutting Edge Manufacturing Campus
Komatsu South Harbor: A Cutting Edge Manufacturing Campus

2024 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: GRAEFClient: Komatsu Komatsu Mining Corporation was on a quest to develop a new U.S.-based headquarters for its operations. When looking at Milwaukee, the company saw major potential – an attractive location near Lake Michigan,... Continue Reading

Postedby Uriah Wolfe
Date posted02/18/2024


River Trail School Urban Forest
River Trail School Urban Forest

2024 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: GRAEFClient: Milwaukee Public Schools River Trail School of Agriculture and Science, nestled in Milwaukee's Northwest side, embodies a commitment to agricultural sciences education for approximately 400 K-8 students The forest... Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Pepitone
Date posted02/18/2024


West 6th Street Bridge Replacement
West 6th Street Bridge Replacement

2024 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Ayres AssociatesClient: City of Racine The City of Racine enlisted Ayres Associates’ engineering expertise to tackle the intricate task of replacing the iconic West 6th Street Bridge, a cherished local landmark. Facing the... Continue Reading

Postedby David Pantzlaff
Date posted02/18/2024


STH 16 in La Crosse
STH 16 in La Crosse

2024 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: BeneschClient: Wisconsin Department of Transportation STH 16 is a major east/west connector in La Crosse. This one-mile stretch, flanking University of Wisconsin campus, serves diverse users and essential traffic. It faced severe... Continue Reading

Postedby Amanda Zacharias
Date posted02/18/2024


STH 69 Between Belleville and Verona
STH 69 Between Belleville and Verona

2024 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: JT Engineering Inc.Client: Wisconsin Department of Transportation STH 69’s old design was running out of time. Increased traffic demand created daily congestion as well as overtaxing the pavement below. Poor intersection... Continue Reading

Postedby Brad Groh
Date posted02/18/2024


Tri-County Airport Drainage
Tri-County Airport Drainage

2024 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firms: Jewell Associates Engineers Inc. & Westwood Professional ServicesClient: Tri County Airport Commission With over 15,000 aircraft operations annually, the Tri-County Airport plays a crucial role in the River Valley Area.... Continue Reading

Postedby Scott Whitsett
Date posted02/18/2024


STH 23 Improvements: USH 151 to Taft Road
STH 23 Improvements: USH 151 to Taft Road

2024 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: GRAEFClient: Wisconsin Department of Transportation STH 23 has long been a major safety and flow concern for the area and the state. Increasing traffic demand mixed with a plethora of different use conditions, ranging from rural... Continue Reading

Postedby Dan Herzberg
Date posted02/18/2024


Great Water Alliance Program
Great Water Alliance Program

2024 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: Greeley and HansenClient: Waukesha Water Utility The Waukesha Water Utility faced a critical challenge as its primary water source, the St. Peter Sandstone aquifer, depleted, jeopardizing water quality and supply for 72,000... Continue Reading

Postedby Catharine Richardson
Date posted02/18/2024


Barn to Biogas: Powering a Cleaner World
Barn to Biogas: Powering a Cleaner World

2024 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: Mead & Hunt Inc.Client: DTE Vantage In the face of escalating greenhouse gas emissions and unabated climate change, companies are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and stabilize energy usage. DTE Vantage wanted to... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Bachman
Date posted02/18/2024


Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements

2024 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.Client: City of Hudson The City of Hudson faced with a crucial decision: rebuild or renovate its wastewater facility to meet treatment requirements and the community’s future needs. The ambitious... Continue Reading

Postedby Caleb Weber
Date posted02/18/2024