2020 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Donohue & Associates Inc.Client: South Milwaukee Water Utility A water plant is not usually a building that feels integrated into the community. In South Milwaukee, the water plant is something of a landmark. The facility is in... Continue Reading
2020 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Strand Associates Inc.Client: City of Fond du Lac Wastewater treatment is a significant issue for many communities. Fond du Lac’s Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery Facility (WTRRF) treats eight million gallons a day. The... Continue Reading
2020 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: raSmithClient: Strang Inc. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a world class institution that was outgrowing its facilities. Designing a new music center to house the School of Music was important to accommodate the school’s... Continue Reading
2020 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: MSA Professional Services Inc.Client: City of Sparta The City of Sparta is a rapidly growing community conveniently located near I-90. It is also the self-proclaimed “Bicycle Capital of America.” Any future development... Continue Reading
2020 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Mead & Hunt Inc.Client: Hartford Municipal Aiport Most people are familiar with the large airports in their state, the ones that service large planes and substantial commercial traffic. But there are many more small airports... Continue Reading
2020 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Mead & Hunt Inc.Client: Iowa Department of Corrections The Iowa State Penitentiary is an imposing site – comprising 29 buildings on a 55-acre campus. After its closure in 2015, the community was substantially affected and... Continue Reading
2020 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: KL Engineering Inc.Client: Wisconsin Department of Transportation Many people know the value of replacing their old lightbulbs with new LED bulbs. LEDs use substantially less energy and last longer. Governments know this too but planning... Continue Reading
2020 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Clark Dietz Inc.Client: City of Wausau Engineering excellence is vital, but consultants must look beyond a project design to their clients’ needs. This was the case when Clark Dietz was awarded the redesign of the 72nd Avenue... Continue Reading
2020 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: Ayres Associates Inc.Client: City of Eau Claire Bridges are recognizable structures that serve utilitarian purposes. The Grand Avenue bridge has become a part of Eau Claire’s identity. The aging bridge structure was an eyesore... Continue Reading
2020 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: GRAEFClients: City of Neenah & City of Menasha Menasha and Neenah are sister cities, facing each other across Little Lake Butte des Morts. While there are many bridge connections, these were primarily for vehicle transportation... Continue Reading
2020 Engineering Excellence Best of State Entering Firm: AECOM Technical Services Inc.Client: Wisconsin Department of Transportation Madison’s Beltline highway is one of the state’s busiest roadways, carrying more than 120,000 vehicles daily. The Yahara birdges, a core segment,... Continue Reading
2020 Engineering Excellence State Finalist Entering Firm: Miller Engineers & ScientistsClient: Plymouth Foam There is a lot of design work that goes into creating a building but what happens below the surface might be the most demanding. With the changes to codes and heated basements,... Continue Reading
