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Learn About the Dangers of Broad Indemnification/Duty to Defend
Learn About the Dangers of Broad Indemnification/Duty to Defend

ACEC WI's top legislative priority this year is to address indemnification and duty to defend clauses in public contracts. This is a fundamental fairness issue for design professionals and it is one we hope to address through legislative change.Indemnification and Duty to Defend can be complicated... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/21/2023


Last Chance to Register for the Transportation Improvement Conference
Last Chance to Register for the Transportation Improvement Conference

Join Us March 7-8 in Wisconsin Dells This is your last chance to register for the 2023 Conference! We're bringing together over 350 private and public sector professionals for two days of education and networking. Sessions are designed to cover all aspects of transportation. PDH hours are... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/20/2023


Celebrate Engineers Week 2023
Celebrate Engineers Week 2023

February 20-26, 2022, is proclaimed as Engineers Week in Wisconsin. Continue Reading

Postedby Kelly Veit
Date posted02/19/2023


Check Out Our 2023 Engineering Excellence Award Winners
Check Out Our 2023 Engineering Excellence Award Winners

As part of Engineers Week, we're excited to show off all our State Finalists and Best of State Awards for the 2023 Engineering Excellence Awards! These projects represent the pinnacle of Wisconsin's engineering firms. Take some time to review the projects to see how design professionals impact a... Continue Reading

Postedby Andrew Heidtke
Date posted02/19/2023


Thackeray Trail Reconstruction
Thackeray Trail Reconstruction

2023 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Baxter & Woodman Inc.Client: City of Oconomowoc In many cases, road reconstruction may seem straightforward. But the hidden infrastructure, located mostly below ground, can turn any routine project into a complex one. By... Continue Reading

Postedby Ryan Wallace
Date posted02/19/2023


Michigan Street Vertical Lift Bridge Rehab
Michigan Street Vertical Lift Bridge Rehab

2023 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Alfred Benesch & CompanyClient: City of Milwaukee A considerable amount of work goes into maintaining bridges – the wear and tear from continuous traffic is compounded by weather effects above and below the bridge’s... Continue Reading

Postedby Bill Zippel
Date posted02/19/2023


WIS 153, City of Mosinee
WIS 153, City of Mosinee

2023 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: CBS Squared Inc.Client: Wisconsin Department of Transportation The City of Mosinee faced a difficult situation – traffic flow through their downtown had decreased as volume rose and the pavement deteriorated. Large trucks... Continue Reading

Postedby Tammy Tucker
Date posted02/19/2023


Washington Avenue (WIS 20) Reconstruction
Washington Avenue (WIS 20) Reconstruction

2023 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Strand Associates Inc.Client: City of Racine The WIS 20 corridor in Racine was showing its age. It’s a vital thoroughfare to access a thriving business district but the corridor lacked parking accommodations, bike... Continue Reading

Postedby Bhupendra Bista
Date posted02/19/2023


Nature-Doar Recreational Trail
Nature-Doar Recreational Trail

2023 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.Client: City of New Richmond The Nature Center and Doar Prairie Restoration are both natural parks that draw in many visitors and protect the environment in the City of New Richmond. Despite their... Continue Reading

Postedby Staff
Date posted02/19/2023


STH 23
STH 23

2023 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: JT Engineering Inc.Client: Wisconsin Department of Transportation The state highway at the heart of the City of Darlington was rapidly failing. Increased demand was crushing a transportation corridor suffering from an outdated... Continue Reading

Postedby Brad Groh
Date posted02/19/2023


Wisconsin Rapids Riverside Park
Wisconsin Rapids Riverside Park

2023 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Jewell Associates Engineers Inc.Client: Mead Witter Foundation The Wisconsin River is a vital resource for the City of Wisconsin Rapids. In addition to its economic benefits for the region, the river is a beautiful attraction for... Continue Reading

Postedby Scott Whitsett
Date posted02/19/2023


STH 29/CTH VV
STH 29/CTH VV

2023 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Ayres Associates Inc.Client: Wisconsin Department of Transportation Brown County has been planning and working on a new interchange near Green Bay for over 12 years. The interchange was dangerous and resulted in traffic backups... Continue Reading

Postedby Troy Robillard
Date posted02/19/2023