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The project team worked together to overcome challenges and focus on issues important to the community and all partnering agencies while balancing WisDOT’s project priorities and budget. This key river crossing will safely serve the local region and visitors for decades to come. Continue Reading

The ACEC WI Energy Committee is excited to present a free webinar about the massive role of data centers! The event will be eligible for 1 PDH and feature a presentation followed by Q&A. This is a free event but please register to receive the login information. Data Center 101 Speaker: Chris... Continue Reading

2025 was a special year - ACEC WI had the privilege of awarding two Chair's Awards to Dave Brose and Joe Bunker. Dave Brose of EMCS and Joe Bunker of Strand Associates led the charge on the importance of removing indemnification and duty to defend language from public contracts. They met with... Continue Reading

ACEC WI was pleased to award Dustin Hunt the 2025 Young Professional of the Year Award at our 2025 Awards Banquet on May 2. Dustin is an active member of our Emerging Professionals committee alongside his involvement in three other professional organizations. He balances his role as Client... Continue Reading

At our 2025 Awards Banquet, John Kissinger was presented with his ACEC Fellow plaque and awarded the ACEC WI Lifetime Achievement Award. John has served at GRAEF for over 40 years, taking over as President and CEO in 2012. He served on ACEC’s board for five years, including as chair during... Continue Reading

MSA Professional Services is pleased to announce that the firm has risen to #288 on ENR's top 500 Design Firms in 2025. Read the full press release below: 'The Engineering News-Record (ENR) recently released its Top 500 Engineering Design Firms list for 2025, in which MSA Professional Services,... Continue Reading

At the May 2 ACEC WI Award Banquet, the organization was honored to present Gil Hantzsch with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Gil Hantzsch has been at MSA since 1992, taking over as President and CEO in 2013. He has served in a huge variety of volunteer roles, both at ACEC and in other... Continue Reading

TDA's Annual Drive-In, being held May 20, is a must-attend event for anyone who works in transportation in Wisconsin. The Joint Committee on Finance will address the state’s most pressing budget priorities in earnest, following the release of updated fiscal projections in mid-May.... Continue Reading

Congratulations to CBS Squared and City of Bloomer for winning the 2025 Grand Award! Awarded by our judges to the top project in this year's 2025 Engineering Excellence Awards, this award highlights an incredible project. Read more about the award winner below or see all of our winners on our... Continue Reading

ACEC WI celebrated in style at the 2025 Awards Banquet at the American Club in Kohler. Our largest group ever of nearly 250 members and guests gathered to celebrate the achievements of our volunteers and Engineering Excellence Award winners. 24 projects won awards, including our Grand Award.... Continue Reading

The election for the 2025-26 Board of Directors is going on now through May 23. Each firm's key contact will receive information on how to vote for the nominated slate of candidates. Chair: Tonia Westphal, Clark Dietz* Chair-elect: Ellery Schaffer, Jewell Associates Secretary/Treasurer: Sue... Continue Reading

The ACEC Wisconsin Marketing & Communications Committee invites you to a special Marketing & Communications Forum on June 25 — a dedicated platform for professionals at civil engineering firms to connect, share best practices, explore new trends and collaborate on strategies to... Continue Reading