ACEC National has prepared an editorial about the importance of infrastructure funding in the upcoming stimulus package. Please click this link to read it and feel free to share it with anyone who might find it interesting. Continue Reading
The COVID-19 outbreak is placing tremendous strain on Wisconsin health care's supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Many health care systems are either out or running dangerously low on face masks (specifically NIOSH 95 masks, or N95s). This equipment is critical to protecting our... Continue Reading
On Tuesday, Linda Darr, ACEC National President/CEO sent a letter to all Senators raising concerns about the impact of the coronavirus response legislation on engineering firms. The Senate could vote as early as tomorrow on HR 6201. As Senate Majority Leader McConnell stated earlier, he expects... Continue Reading
Today, ACEC participated in call with WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson and other industry representatives to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Wisconsin’s transportation system. The bottom-line is Secretary Thompson said “All systems go.” They are working every day to put... Continue Reading
Late last night, the House made changes to HR 6201, and the Senate is beginning consideration today. Family/Sick Leave and Assistance to Employers UPDATE: Late on March 16, 2020, the House passed significant modifications to H.R. 6201 that are designed to mitigate the impact on employers. The... Continue Reading
Due to recent directives by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, and the CDC, we have postponed the April 17th Awards Banquet and roundtable. We took this action out of an abundance of caution. We are excited to celebrate the industry’s accomplishments and to welcome ACEC President & CEO... Continue Reading
The following information is from ACEC National that has compiled information for firms to consider. Please see the information below and use the hyperlinks to access the handouts:As we continue to navigate through this new reality we are all trying to keep on top of I wanted to provide some... Continue Reading
Updated 04.27.20 The health of ACEC Wisconsin employees and members is at the forefront. We are relying on local, state and federal health officials to provide additional information and guide us through this process. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on a regular... Continue Reading
Written by: Mark Petersen, PE, Ayres Associates Just ask the eagles: the fishing is good on the Mississippi River. Every winter they glide over its open water in search of fish not hiding under ice, and in the spring they build their nests along the picturesque bluffs in southwestern Wisconsin. So... Continue Reading
Ayres Associates is pleased to announce that Dan Sydow has been promoted to manager of structural engineering. Read the full press release below: 'Ayres has announced Dan Sydow, PE, has been promoted to manager of structural engineering, taking the reins from Dave Pantzlaff, PE, who has been... Continue Reading
Ayres Associates is pleased to announce that Dave Pantzlaff has been promoted to director of midwest transportation services. Read the full press release below: 'Ayres has announced Dave Pantzlaff, PE, has been promoted to the position of director of Midwest transportation services. Pantzlaff is... Continue Reading
Ayres Associates is pleased to announce that Kevin Kuhlow has been promoted to manager of transportation services. Read the full press release below: 'Ayres has announced that Kevin Kuhlow, PE, has been named manager of transportation services in its Madison office. Kuhlow oversees staff... Continue Reading
