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South 60th Street Reconstruction
South 60th Street Reconstruction

2021 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: EMCS Inc.Client: City of Milwaukee The South 60th Street corridor was in major need of changes. The road surface was so poor that signs were posted to warn motorists. TOutdated roadway design and overcrowded driveways resulted in a... Continue Reading

Postedby Brian Wilson
Date posted02/22/2021


STH 130 Rehabilitation Construction Services
STH 130 Rehabilitation Construction Services

2021 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Michael Baker InternationalClient: Wisconsin Department of Transportation Three bridges in a small area facilitate a substantial amount of traffic over the Wisconsin River. These are a vital transit point for residents and... Continue Reading

Postedby Mike Carpenter
Date posted02/22/2021


Pioneer Road Reconstruction
Pioneer Road Reconstruction

2021 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: GRAEFClient: Washington CountyOwner: Wisconsin Department of Transportation Pioneer Road in Washington County is a vital transportation artery for local businesses and residents. The heavy wear and tear and outdated design increased... Continue Reading

Postedby Steve Schowalter
Date posted02/22/2021


Wells Street Lift Bridge Rehabilitation
Wells Street Lift Bridge Rehabilitation

2021 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Alfred Benesch & CompanyClient: Wisconsin Department of TransportationOwner: City of Milwaukee One of the most used bridges in Milwaukee was showing its age. The iconic Wells Street Bridge was becoming unsafe for vehicles and... Continue Reading

Postedby Bill Zippel
Date posted02/22/2021


Paddock Lake Water System Improvements
Paddock Lake Water System Improvements

2021 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Baxter & Woodman Inc.Client: Village of Paddock Lake The Village of Paddock Lake operated with a water system originally built in the 1950s and faced increasing. Repair costs increased as outdated parts had to be replaced. The... Continue Reading

Postedby Mark Kolczaski
Date posted02/22/2021


USH 10/STH 42 (Waldo Boulevard) Urban Reconstruction
USH 10/STH 42 (Waldo Boulevard) Urban Reconstruction

2021 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Ayres Associates Inc.Client: Wisconsin Department of Transportation Waldo Boulevard is a three mile stretch of road running through the City of Manitowoc. Over two years of reconstruction, this project ran into almost every possible... Continue Reading

Postedby Troy Robillard
Date posted02/22/2021


Waukesha Bypass, USH 18
Waukesha Bypass, USH 18

2021 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Bloom Companies LLCClient: Wisconsin Department of TransportationOwner: Waukesha County The Waukesha Bypass was a project long in the making. Growing traffic volumes and an appreciation of future growth prompted WisDOT and Waukesha... Continue Reading

Postedby Ashton Hoxworth
Date posted02/22/2021


American Family Insurance Amphitheater Renovation
American Family Insurance Amphitheater Renovation

2021 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: Larson Engineering Inc.Client: Milwaukee World Festival Inc. A historic venue. The world’s largest outdoor music festival. There are not many engineering projects with more star power than renovating the American Family... Continue Reading

Postedby Robert Schumacher
Date posted02/22/2021


Mead Library Plaza
Mead Library Plaza

2021 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Ayres Associates Inc.Client: City of Sheboygan Originally constructed in 1974, Sheboygan’s Mead Library was designed to be an integral part of the downtown. The large plaza featured unique artwork and a fountain designed by a... Continue Reading

Postedby Bruce Morrow
Date posted02/22/2021


Mount Pleasant TID 5 & Environs Water Project
Mount Pleasant TID 5 & Environs Water Project

2021 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Ruekert & Mielke Inc.Client: Racine Water & Wastewater Utility The Village of Mount Pleasant made a big move – it finalized plans to add twenty million square feet of manufacturing space. In addition to surface... Continue Reading

Postedby Kirsten Grimes
Date posted02/22/2021


The Village of Mukwonago Business Park TID 5
The Village of Mukwonago Business Park TID 5

2021 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Ruekert & Mielke Inc.Client: Village of Mukwonago The Village of Mukwonago is home to the growing business Banker Wire. The firm provides many good employment opportunities for the community and is a local cornerstone. But when the... Continue Reading

Postedby Kirsten Grimes
Date posted02/22/2021


UV Disinfection System
UV Disinfection System

2021 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Baxter & Woodman Inc.Client: City of Milton The City of Milton faced a steep challenge in treating wastewater in its service area. Because it was discharging to the nearby Rock River, the city used a substantial amount of... Continue Reading

Postedby Amanda Stricher
Date posted02/22/2021